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{{disambigm|Reflector (disambiguation)|Refractor}}&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Reflector is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ReflectorG1.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|It&#039;s a Kodak moment. Top down: Viewfinder, Spyglass, Spectro]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Reflector&#039;&#039;&#039; (aka &#039;&#039;&#039;Refraktor&#039;&#039;&#039;) likes to watch. He lives (they live?) to observe anything and everything, from scenery, to wildlife, to architecture. But above all else, Reflector likes to watch his (their?) comrades, learn their dark secrets, and profit from them. Reflector is also very impressed with his (their?) own abilities both in the fields of observation and blackmail. &lt;br /&gt;
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Reflector is generally composed of three separate robots—[[Spectro]], [[Spyglass]], and [[Viewfinder]]—who combine into the one single-lens-reflex camera [[alternate mode|altmode]] that is Reflector. He is (they are?) also the leader (leaders?) of the [[Photon (subgroup)|Photons]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
====&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; cartoon====&lt;br /&gt;
{{voiceactor|[[Chris Latta]] (English), [[Yoku Shioya]] (Japanese), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japanese, &amp;quot;Fire in the Sky&amp;quot;)|[[Frank Todaro]] (English, &amp;quot;[[Transformers 40th Anniversary Event]]&amp;quot;), [[Wang Wèi]] (Chinese), [[Ulrich Bernsdorff]] (German), [[Gerd Wiedenhofen]] (German, &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;, &amp;quot;More than Meets the Eye, Part 1&amp;quot;), [[Willy Schäfer]] (German, &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;, &amp;quot;S.O.S. Dinobots&amp;quot;), [[Mário Monjardim]] (Portuguese), [[Francisco José]] (Portuguese, &amp;quot;Roll for It&amp;quot;), [[Orlando Drummond]] (Portuguese, &amp;quot;Divide and Conquer&amp;quot;), [[Carlos Seidl]] (Portuguese, &amp;quot;Autobot Spike&amp;quot;), [[Marco Ribeiro]] (Portuguese, &amp;quot;Generation 2&amp;quot;, Audio News Dub), [[Paulo Maeda]] (Portuguese, &amp;quot;Generation 2&amp;quot;, Audio Brasil dub), [[Edgar Givry]] (European French), [[Jean Roche]] (European French, &amp;quot;More than Meets the Eye, Part 1&amp;quot;), [[Jacques Ferrière]] (European French, &amp;quot;Roll for It&amp;quot;), [[Francis Lax]] &amp;amp; [[Georges Atlas]] (European French, &amp;quot;Divide and Conquer&amp;quot;), Unknown (European French, &amp;quot;Autobot Spike&amp;quot;)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MTME1 Reflector camera.jpg|left|thumb|[[Scale]] in a camera-con? Don&#039;t be silly.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Reflector was among the warriors who accompanied [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] aboard the Decepticons&#039; [[Nemesis (G1)|space cruiser]] during its assault on the [[Autobot]]s&#039; [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] four million years ago. When the Ark crashed on [[Earth]], Reflector was entombed in stasis with the other Transformers and awoke with the other Decepticons in [[1984]]. Withdrawing from the Ark, the Decepticons immediately set about constructing a temporary base for themselves, and Reflector and [[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] were assigned to patrol the perimeter. As they surveyed the desert landscape, Reflector expressed his disbelief that the Autobots had also survived the crash. Thundercracker then spotted something off in the distance, and Reflector transformed to camera mode so that Thundercracker could use him to zoom in on the mystery object. Reflector dispensed a Polaroid photograph of the truck that had caught their attention, and Thundercracker reported the intruder to Megatron as a possible Autobot (which it wasn&#039;t). {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:GenericDecepticons MTMTE.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|Anything you need reflected? I (we?) gotcha covered.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Reflector later battled the Autobot forces on an offshore oil rig, {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} and joined in the Decepticons&#039; attack on [[Sherman Dam]]. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2}} Reflector participated in the battle royale with the Autobots shortly before the Decepticons&#039; failed attempt at returning to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] aboard a new space cruiser. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3}} Numerous [[Photon (subgroup)|robots sharing Reflector&#039;s design]], who existed in addition to the core trio, also took part in these activities. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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While the Decepticons were in the midst of testing their new intergalactic &amp;quot;[[space bridge]]&amp;quot; transport system, Reflector took part in two battles with the Autobots when the heroic robots tried to interfere with the test run. The battle ended badly when Megatron was sucked through the space bridge and back to Cybertron, {{storylink|Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion}} but Reflector seemed unfazed by the apparent loss of his leader, as he went on to carry out orders that had previously been given to him and began staking out the laboratory of [[antimatter]] researcher [[Alcazar|Doctor Alcazar]]. Using his photographic abilities to obtain the entry code for the laboratory&#039;s security system in secret, Reflector concluded his stakeout just as Megatron returned to Earth, and he quickly reported his findings to the Decepticon leader. Reflector subsequently followed Megatron back to the lab and entered the entry code for him, allowing the villains to enter the complex stealthily. Reflector was no doubt rather cheesed off to learn that his spying had been for naught when it turned out that Alcazar had gotten rid of the antimatter formula by transmitting it to [[Chip Chase]]. When the Decepticons acquired the formula from Chip, Reflector helped charge [[energon cube]]s with the antimatter they created, and then participated in the subsequent battle with the Autobots, which ended when the antimatter cubes Megatron was using to power himself threatened to overload. {{storylink|Roll for It}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ReflectorCartoon1.jpg|left|thumb|I (we?) see EVERYTHING!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Reflector later worked with [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] on another attempt to transport energon cubes to Cybertron via the space bridge. A group of Autobots soon arrived to investigate the Decepticon goings-on, but Reflector was quick to act and dazzled them with a blinding flash from his central lens. The Autobots soon got themselves together, though, and Reflector was dispatched when his duplicates were hurled into one another, causing them to recombine into one. Reflector&#039;s component selves later took part in a Decepticon attack on [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]] and were fired upon by [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]], but the three robots were confident that the Earth germ couldn&#039;t hit all of them at once. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}} &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:FireintheSky Reflector formation.jpg|thumb|Presenting... the Cirque du So-lame! ok I&#039;ll show myself out.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Reflector did most of the grunt work when the Decepticons sought to drain the energy of the [[Earth&#039;s core]] via a crystal shaft in the Arctic, operating machinery and gathering energon cubes. When their digging unearthed the frozen Autobot [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]], Reflector tried attacking the towering robot by running at him in a sort of cheerleader-pyramid formation, only to be—unsurprisingly—knocked to the ground with a swipe of Skyfire&#039;s arm. {{storylink|Fire in the Sky}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Along with [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]], Reflector gathered valuable intelligence on the [[Great Falls]] hydroelectric power station, and he took part in the attack that their information-gathering helped facilitate. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots}} Soon after, Reflector went with the other Decepticons on a mission to Peru in another attempt to seize the power of the Earth&#039;s core. {{storylink|Fire on the Mountain (episode)|Fire on the Mountain}} Later still, Reflector was part of the Decepticon team who tried harnessing energy from an unstable meteorite. {{storylink|War of the Dinobots}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When the Decepticons used their space bridge to pull Cybertron itself into Earth&#039;s orbit in order to reap the energy released by the natural disasters that would result, Reflector was at Megatron&#039;s side as the Decepticon leader watched the construction of a hydroelectric energy collector. When an unexpectedly strong tidal wave demolished the structure, Megatron and Reflector escaped aboard a transport ship, though Reflector was given pause to wonder on the fate of the Decepticons&#039; human ally, [[Doctor Arkeville]]. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SOSDinobots Great Falls.jpg|left|thumb|200px]]&lt;br /&gt;
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After taking part in another energy-raiding attempt with the help of new arrivals the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]], {{storylink|A Plague of Insecticons}} Reflector joined the other Decepticons in relinquishing his [[power chip rectifier]] to a machine that would transfer all of the Decepticons&#039; special abilities to Megatron, enabling him to best [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] easily in a one-on-one duel. During the combat, Megatron employed Reflector&#039;s power to generate a brilliant flash of light to blind Optimus Prime. When Megatron&#039;s deception was exposed, Reflector and the other Decepticons were sent tumbling into a river of lava by the enraged Autobots. {{storylink|Heavy Metal War}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Learning that the Autobots had transferred Spike&#039;s mind into a robot body, Megatron had Reflector watch over Autobot Headquarters, and his spying soon bore fruit when the unstable &amp;quot;Autobot Spike&amp;quot; came bursting through a wall and flew off. Reflector followed and summoned the other Decepticons to his position. Megatron proceeded to try and turn Spike against the Autobots, but the attempt ultimately ended in failure. {{storylink|Autobot Spike}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Reflector joined in the Decepticons&#039; attempt to conquer [[Washington, D.C.]], {{storylink|City of Steel (episode)|City of Steel}} followed Megatron in an attempt to hijack a rocket, {{storylink|Attack of the Autobots (episode)|Attack of the Autobots}} and clashed with the Insecticons over stolen [[electro-cell]]s. {{storylink|Traitor (episode)|Traitor}} A little later, he helped battle the Autobots for control of [[korlonium crystal]]s. {{storylink|A Prime Problem}} After this, having being absent for a prolonged period, Reflector reappeared as part of a group of Decepticons on the rampage in [[United Kingdom|Great Britain]], {{storylink|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur&#039;s Court (episode)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur&#039;s Court}} and soon after, he was among the Decepticons who coated themselves with [[electrum]] to cause havoc. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon}} Reflector later battled the mutinous Starscream and his [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|Starscream&#039;s Brigade}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Reflector was present at the [[Battle of Autobot City]] and the coronation of Starscream soon afterward. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|Reflector’s involvement in these events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic mini-series &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]&#039;&#039;.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====&lt;br /&gt;
=====&#039;&#039;Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers&#039;&#039; story pages=====&lt;br /&gt;
Reflector was amongst the Decepticons who attacked New York City early in their conflict with the Autobots on Earth. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 1|Broadcasting on TV! Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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=====&#039;&#039;The Battle of the Star Gate&#039;&#039;=====&lt;br /&gt;
The Reflector trio were amongst the Decepticons who attacked the &#039;&#039;[[Trigger]]&#039;&#039; as it neared completion. They took it over easily, thanks in part to the human collaborator, [[Trov]]. One human, [[Makoto (Star Gate)|Makoto]], had been overlooked by the Decepticons however, and managed to pin down Reflector and the rest of the group under Megatron&#039;s command in the &#039;&#039;Trigger&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s rail room with a powerful electromagnetic field. Reflector was almost sent hurdling to the farthest side of the galaxy by the &#039;&#039;Trigger&#039;&#039;, but a blast from Megatron&#039;s fusion cannon disabled the portal. Then the Autobots showed up, and the two factions began their battle aboard the space station. The Decepticons lost the fight and fled. {{storylink|First Contact (Star Gate)|First Contact}}&lt;br /&gt;
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=====&#039;&#039;Generations Selects Special Comic&#039;&#039;=====&lt;br /&gt;
In [[2050]], Reflector was one of the Decepticons supporting the [[Selector]] revolt at [[Neo Scramble City]]. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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During the skirmish, [[Angolmois Energy]] began to erupt from the planet&#039;s surface. Reflector was caught in the corrupting backwash of one of the geysers. {{storylink|Abominus comic 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers&#039;&#039; comic====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SRLF4 astrotrain snaps metroplex.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|After a long day at work, the Autobot city sat down for a beer.]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] photographed the incomplete [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] with the aid of Reflector&#039;s camera mode, so that Megatron could decipher whether or not it was powerful enough to stand up to [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 3|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====Full Throttle Scramble Power!====&lt;br /&gt;
The Decepticons constructed a new weapon to pursue their energy-plundering campaign on Earth, the [[Omega Wave Cannon]]. Reflector and Shockwave were charged with manning the device&#039;s control as other teams of the Decepticons would go out and attack power plants to retrieve the energy stored within them. The whole plot was foiled when [[Jenny (G1)|Jenny]], a captive of the Decepticons, managed to reprogram Starscream into blowing up the Omega Wave Cannon&#039;s controls. Reflector was sent tumbling away from his post. He then followed Megatron into battle, but was forced to flee along with the rest of the Decepticons when a massive amount of Autobot reinforcements joined the fray. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Wings Universe&#039;&#039;====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Wingsnote}}&lt;br /&gt;
The Reflector trio were &amp;quot;one&amp;quot; of fourteen [[Decepticon Warlord|Warlords]] that arose championing the Decepticon cause. His / their legion, the [[Photon (subgroup)|Photons]], were an endless series of identical Cybertronians apparently patterned after their leader. As the [[Elite Guard|Autobot Elite Guard]] began picking off the Decepticon Warlords one at a time, Reflector attended the War Councils with the other Decepticon leaders to discuss strategy. It was Reflector who suggested they pool secrets and information for the greater good of the Decepticon cause. It was also Reflector who assimilated his / their Photons into the ranks of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]&#039;s Decepticons after the Warlords gave up their secrets to each other. This merger allowed him / them to avoid certain destruction when [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] sent an unwitting suicide bomber to the next council meeting, wiping out all the remaining Warlords besides Megatron. {{storylink|A Team Effort}}&lt;br /&gt;
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As [[Devastator (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Devastator]] breached [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]&#039;s walls, Reflector was there with the rest of Megatron&#039;s forces. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 5}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Cloud&#039;&#039;====&lt;br /&gt;
The Reflector of &amp;quot;OG001 Spacetime&amp;quot; was one of several Decepticons who wound up on the receiving end of a beating from a [[Megatron (Cloud)|Megatron from another universe]], as he fought his way through them to get to [[Optimus Prime (Cloud)|his world&#039;s Optimus Prime]] and the super-powerful entity [[SARA]]. {{storylink|TFC-A01}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Marvel Comics continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
====Marvel &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; comics====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Reflectormarvel.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|A [[To sell toys#Hi-and-die|hi-then-die]] who didn&#039;t even get to say hi!]]&lt;br /&gt;
A robot resembling Viewfinder was seen decorating the cavern floor of [[Mount St. Hilary]] after all the [[Decepticon]]s were rendered inoperative by [[Sparkplug Witwicky]]&#039;s poisoned fuel. {{storylink|The Last Stand}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Transformers &#039;84&#039;&#039;====&lt;br /&gt;
As the [[Great War (G1)|war]] raged on Cybertron, Reflector was among the many Decepticons seen battling the Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers &#039;84 issue 0|&#039;84 #0}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;S.T.A.R.S.&#039;&#039; continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
Using the human power known as &amp;quot;imagination,&amp;quot; S.T.A.R.S. recruits could perceive what it was like to be Reflector. {{storylink|You Have Been Chosen.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Before the construction of Autobot City on Earth, Optimus led a convoy of Autobots to find the ideal location for their new base&#039;s construction. Reflector was (maybe) amongst the Decepticons who lay in wait to ambush Optimus and the Autobots. The battle that ensued later came to be known as &amp;quot;[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]].&amp;quot; {{storylink|Rodimus Prime remembers the Transformers greatest battle on Earth.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Evidently, the battle went in the Decepticons&#039; favour, as Optimus was forced to send some of his troops away to fetch reinforcements. {{storylink|Transformers Combat Data}} Later, Reflector discovered that the same squad of Autobots was out scouting for new energy source. {{storylink|The Autobots Are Under Attack!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{note|Reflector is never seen in any of the illustrations depicting &amp;quot;Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction,&amp;quot; but is implied to be involved as all other toys advertised in the flyer are participants in the battle.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dreamwave &#039;&#039;Generation One&#039;&#039; continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
{{notekeepers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BrothersBurden Reflector.jpg|thumb|left|&amp;quot;Who added Sky-Lynx to our Skype call?!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Reflector was part of Megatron&#039;s crew, active on Earth in the 1980s before the &#039;&#039;[[Ark II]]&#039;&#039; incident. When Megatron was snatched up by the Keepers, not all Decepticons fell into line under Starscream&#039;s maniacal command. [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and the three Reflector robots chose to make a stand against Starscream&#039;s leadership at [[Hoover Dam]], outside the Decepticon&#039;s new base in [[Las Vegas]]. Spyglass and Skywarp drew [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]&#039;s electronic attention, prompting Starscream and his communications officer to make an appearance at the Dam. As Skywarp rejected Starscream&#039;s rule, the other Reflector robots leapt out of hiding to attack the usurper. The battle quickly turned against Skywarp and Reflector, though, as Soundwave&#039;s sonic attack ripped Spectro apart, sending him over the edge of the dam and into stasis lock. Once Skywarp was disabled as well, Spyglass and Viewfinder wisely chose to abdicate to Starscream. {{storylink|Transformers: Hardwired|Hardwired}}&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;The surviving two Reflector parts remained under Starscream&#039;s command only as long as necessary, and left Las Vegas with Megatron&#039;s splinter faction of Decepticons soon after their former leader returned to Earth. {{storylink|Transformers: Annihilation|Annihilation}} After the Decepticons reunited, Reflector was instrumental in several attempts at blackmail and media manipulation against the [[President of the United States]], first recording him whimpering helplessly in Megatron&#039;s massive hand during an attack on the White House, and later sending the media outlets footage of the U.S. Armed Forces attempting to assassinate Autobots AND Decepticons in the Nevada desert.&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;A &amp;quot;inferior copy&amp;quot; of&#039;&#039; {{storylink|Transformers: Fusion|Fusion}} Reflector remained on Cybertron and worked for [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], monitoring the planet and its inhabitants for him from a central mainframe. {{storylink|Brothers&#039; Burden}} They were destroyed by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] when he broke ranks with Shockwave&#039;s command structure; using Soundwave&#039;s expertise, Starscream delayed footage of himself as he encroached on Shockwave&#039;s monitor womb, within which the Reflector trio were posted. They thus were unable to foresee Starscream sneaking up on them, and he blasted all three &#039;cons to death. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:GIJoevsTF4 Reflector.jpg|thumb|{{w|Kool-Aid Man|&amp;quot;Oh Yeah!&amp;quot;}}]]&lt;br /&gt;
The three Reflector components were among the Transformers who crashed on Earth millions of years in the past, and upon being discovered by humans, they were reprogrammed to serve the terrorist organization [[Cobra]]. The Autobot [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] eventually restored everyone&#039;s original programming, and the angry Reflector trio broke into Cobra&#039;s control center to teach the fleshlings a thing or two about messing with their heads. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #4}} Reflector was then ordered by Megatron to assist [[Doctor Mindbender]] and [[Firefly]] while they used the [[SPS Satellite]] to create [[energon cube]]s. When [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] arrived to halt their scheme, the three Reflectors attacked him, but were easily swatted aside. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #5}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ArtofWar4 Reflector message.jpg|left|thumb|30th anniversary Viewfinder, Spyglass and Spectrum Gold Edition! Buy Now! (&#039;&#039;while stocks last&#039;&#039;)]]&lt;br /&gt;
In a dark alternate future where the Decepticons had conquered Earth, three black Reflectors guarded human slaves imprisoned near a factory, but were killed by [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Tomax and Xamot]]. As this future was also full of multiple [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]], [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon swarms]] and [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage packs]], it is possible these Reflectors were some sort of [[Cloning|clones]]. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Viewfinder was present for a Decepticon gathering on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], during which [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] took control of the Decepticon army. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} During a subsequent Decepticon assault on an Autobot peace ceremony, the Reflector trio were charged with delivering a message to Optimus Prime. After being carried to Prime in [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]&#039;s palm, Viewfinder used his chest lens to project a hologram of Serpent O.R., allowing the Decepticon leader to negotiate with Prime. Reflector came under attack by [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] during the negotiation, but Viewfinder managed to continue the transmission despite being injured. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===2005 IDW continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
Early in the war, the Reflector trio tried to stop an Autobot prison break in the [[Citadel]] only to be blown away by [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]. {{storylink|Rise}} Spectro and Spyglass were later seen aboard a Decepticon orbital outpost, terrified of walking down the same hallway as [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sixshot}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:AHM3 Reflector Rumble.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5]]&lt;br /&gt;
All three Reflector units (speaking entirely in unison), eventually joined [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] on [[Earth]], and helped defeat the Autobots there. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 7|All Hail Megatron #7}} Following this victory, the Reflector trio help destroy [[New York City]] along with the other Decepticons. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 3|All Hail Megatron #3}} Spectro and Spyglass enjoyed &amp;quot;playing games&amp;quot; with the city&#039;s fleshy inhabitants, but were disappointed about how easily they came apart. Viewfinder preferred to brood by himself, while still echoing the other two&#039;s dialogue. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 8|All Hail Megatron #8}} Reflector stayed with Megatron when [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] rebelled against his leader {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 10|All Hail Megatron #10}}, and fought back against the Autobots when they returned to Earth. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 11|All Hail Megatron #11}} The Decepticons were ultimately defeated {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12|All Hail Megatron #12}} and Viewfinder and Spectro left the planet aboard [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. {{storylink|Uneasy Lies the Head}} Spyglass was left behind, however, and was still trying to get off the planet two years later. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 1: &amp;quot;New Arrivals, Old Encounters&amp;quot;|New Arrivals, Old Encounters}}&lt;br /&gt;
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In the aftermath of the war with [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] and [[D-Void]], the trio was instructed by [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] to undertake a special mission beginning with the theft of [[Turmoil]]&#039;s time-sliding space cruiser. {{storylink|Night and the City}} Using the ship, they were supposed to locate [[LV-117]] and report its circumstances back to Shockwave, but were unprepared for the planet&#039;s erratic movement through time. Appearing out of nowhere right in front of them, LV-117 flung the Reflector trio over one hundred years into the past, depleting the ship&#039;s fuel supply and causing it to crash. {{storylink|Syndromica (2)}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Viewfinder was killed in the crash when a large piece of the bridge&#039;s shattered canopy impaled through his chest. Spectro and Spyglass survived and eventually they located [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], who had previously crashed on the same planet and had been building an escape vessel with a [[Varta|friendly alien]]. They managed to hijack the vessel shortly before it launched by threatening to kill Wheelie&#039;s friend, but the tiny Autobot removed the safety catch from his energon converter before disembarking, causing it to explode violently shortly after takeoff, killing the last two fragments of Reflector&#039;s being. {{storylink|Spotlight: Wheelie}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BotCon2016 Reflector CardArt.jpg|left|thumb|upright=.5|Yeah! Punch that card user!]]&lt;br /&gt;
After the apparent death of Viewfinder, Spectro and Spyglass sought out [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] to stabilize them for individualized life. However, when Viewfinder&#039;s body was recovered from LV-117, it was discovered that exposure to [[Ore-1]] would allow his spark to be reignited, and thus Reflector was reborn from this process. {{storylink|#Combiner Wars|BotCon 2016 Reflector profile card}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Hearts of Steel&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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The Reflector trio were three of the many Decepticons under Starscream&#039;s command during Earth&#039;s industrial revolution. They helped oversee the construction of the railway that would allow The [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] to reach [[New York City|New York]]. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 3|Hearts of Steel #3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Worldisflat alternity bumblebee.jpg|left|thumb|&amp;quot;I swear to god Peppy, if you say &amp;quot;do a barrel roll&amp;quot; one more time...&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Three Reflector units hailing from an unknown [[universal stream]] were among the minions serving under [[Megatron (G1)#Alternity|Megatron]] during his complicated, cross-dimensional war with the Autobot [[Alternity (species)|Alternity]]. This incarnation of Reflector was a [[Pretender]], with each of his components able to disguise itself as an ordinary-sized human being.&lt;br /&gt;
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Reflector was dispatched to [[Primax 905.0 Beta|universal stream 905.0 Beta]] to search for the source of a new dimensional flux of previously unheard type. In their Pretender guises, the trio tracked the source of the disruption to the [[Otsuka Museum of Art]], and found that it was a strange tablet. Reflector was about to make off with the tablet when he was accosted by [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Alternity|Bumblebee]] and [[Arcee (Energon)|Elita Seven]], and his components promptly dropped their Pretender forms to battle the little Autobot. Unfortunately for Reflector, he was no match for the unearthly powers of an Alternity: Bumblebee snatched the tablet away, and with a snap of his fingers, reduced Reflector to a nearly two-dimensional state. From across the dimensions, Megatron saw his minions collapse like paper, and lashed out with his tesseractal swords, destroying the museum and the tablet, and wounding Bumblebee. By the time Bumblebee came to, Reflector was long gone. {{storylink|The World Is Flat!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Mazinger Z versus Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
====&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; marketing material====&lt;br /&gt;
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Refraktor was a [[Cybertronian military insignia|Ground Force Espionage Raider]], whose function specialized in recon. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Siege|&#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; webpage}}&amp;lt;ref name=Siege&amp;gt;[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/siege &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; website]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; During the war for Cybertron, he was stationed inside the Decepticon stronghold, [[Helex (polity)|Helex]]. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan-1 Data Files|&#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Teletraan-1 Data Files}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; cartoon====&lt;br /&gt;
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{{voiceactor|[[Frank Todaro]] ([[Siege episode 2|&#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; #2]], [[Earthrise episode 4|&#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; #4]], English), [[Kaiser Johnson]] ([[Siege episode 5|&#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; #5]] &amp;quot;Desperate Decepticon&amp;quot;, English), [[Edward Bosco]], [[Shawn Hawkins]] ([[Earthrise episode 1|&#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; #1]] &amp;quot;Factory Worker&amp;quot;, English), [[Mark Whitten]] ([[Earthrise episode 3|&#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; #3]] &amp;quot;Decepticon Refugee&amp;quot;, English)|[[Júlio Monjardim]] (Portuguese), [[Julián Rodríguez]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Esteban Desco]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Refraktor was part of the Decepticon ambush team that attacked the Autobots looking for the [[AllSpark]]. He fought with [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] during the battle. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
Refraktor was present when Mirage attempted to infiltrate the Decepticon camp using a hologram. He fights Mirage again in a rematch. Refracktor was confused by all of Mirage&#039;s cloned holograms and was finally taken out of the fight by Mirage and Wheeljack. {{storylink|Siege episode 3}}&lt;br /&gt;
Refraktor was part of the Decepticon ranks that attacked the Ark. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Refracktor was part of the Decepticons that traveled to the [[Nebulos|Nebulon]] Station aboard the &#039;&#039;[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]&#039;&#039;. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] ordered his Decepticons to attack [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. After an explosion, he reported to [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] that Megatron cannot be found. Starscream assumed that Megatron was dead and took command of the Decepticon forces. The Decepticons broke into the area where the Autobots were and began to attack, but were ordered to cease fire when a wounded Megatron arrived, being supported by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. He ran over to help Megatron. Scorponok then attacked again, forcing Refraktor to counter-attack. Once Scorponok retreated, Megatron ordered the Decepticons to terminate the Autobots. Scorponok returned and attacked the Decepticons, allowing the Autobots to escape. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 4}} &lt;br /&gt;
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===2019 IDW continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
{{first|[[The World In Your Eyes Part Three|&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; #3]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Refraktor was a veteran of the [[War of the Threefold Spark]]. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Two}} In the post-war era, Refraktor joined the Ascenticons and was one of the first four recruits for the [[Ascenticon Guard]]. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Three}} However, Refraktor led a secret double life: as one of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]&#039;s many operatives, he regularly reported highly sensitive intelligence regarding [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]&#039;s increasingly volatile political movement back to the head of Cybertron&#039;s intelligence division. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Two}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After [[Rubble]] had been murdered, Bumblebee petitioned to join the Ascenticon Guard, but neither Refraktor nor [[Flywheels|Skytread]] thought he was up to the task. When Skytread ran his mouth, Bumblebee punched him in the face, and Refraktor took a backhand before [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] broke up the fighting. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part One}} When [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]], who&#039;d been implicated in Rubble&#039;s murder, received asylum at [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Cybertron)|Ascenticon Headquarters]], Refraktor and the other members of the Ascenticon Guard took up defensive positions when [[Security Operations]] tried to intervene. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}} After the Ascenticons got a rebrand, Refraktor accompanied Soundwave to a standoff in the [[Cybertronian Mountains]] where he met up with Starscream and brought him up to speed on everything that&#039;d happen while he was away. Starscream angrily pointed out that he&#039;d neglected to tell Starscream the most important revelation—Bumblebee, known associate of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]], had joined the Ascenticon Guard. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Two}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After the [[Tether]] fell and caused mass destruction in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], Refraktor went on patrol with the rest of the Ascenticon Guard as they helped out with search and rescue operations. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}} Eventually, however, as tensions mounted, Megatron fast-tracked a coup and successfully overthrew the Senate entirely after rebranding him and his followers as &amp;quot;Decepticons&amp;quot;. Beforehand, Refraktor privately alerted Starscream of the impending coup and warned him to lay low until the dust had settled. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: We Have Deceived You|We Have Deceived You}} When the Autobots and their allies tried to rescue Orion Pax and Sentinel from Decepticon captivity, Refraktor and [[Crasher (G1)|Crasher]] were on sentry duty outside the captured Senate building when [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] ran them over. {{storylink|War World: Prime}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Refraktor was on patrol with [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]] and [[Airwave (facility)|Airwave]] when they decided to harass [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]&#039;s clinic and intimidate the medics who worked there into surrendering any Autobot sympathizers. However, Ratchet was less compliant than they&#039;d hoped and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] eventually scared them into leaving when he threatened to turn a swarm of [[Diagnostic Drone|diagnostic drone]]s upon the three. {{storylink|Escape Part One}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Refraktor also joined the Decepticon Guard in driving Security Operations away from one of their holding cells and freed some useful prisoners. During the operation, however, Refraktor cornered a member of Sec-Ops named [[Vibes]]. At Starscream&#039;s direction, he slipped Vibes a tip about [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Titan (group)|Titan]][[spark]]s. Starscream had been forced to share some of his cards with Megatron and Starscream, so he wanted Optimus Prime to have some of the same intelligence to keep himself potentially useful. While the injured Starscream underwent repairs, Refraktor reported on his successful mission, but warned Starscream that his loyalty would only stretch so far, especially as Megatron seemed to be winning. Starscream warned Refraktor not to get too cocky and start thinking for himself at a time like this. {{storylink|War World: Hunt}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Incidentally, Refraktor was targeted by [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] as a potential source of information as well. The enterprising casino owner tagged Refraktor as a favored patron, one who might get more talkative after some specially-refined energon. It may have been from him that Swindle learned the location of the [[Enigma of Combination]]. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Swindle&#039;s II|Swindle&#039;s II}} Refraktor and the Decepticons were soon deployed to the Sea of Rust in search of the Enigma. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust II|Sea of Rust II}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers/Ghostbusters&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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Reflector was part of the final battle of the Great War that saw the Autobots flee Cybertron aboard the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039; before [[Gozer]] arrived on Cybertron. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers vs. The Terminator&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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When the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039; rebooted in 1984, its repair beams first struck Skywarp, who proceeded to revive the Decepticon army. After the stasis-locked Autobots had been destroyed, the Decepticons attacked Earth. The humans responded by founding [[Skywatch]] which itself created [[Skynet]] and an army of [[T-800]] Terminator robots. Refraktor perished in the Skynet-Decepticon conflict,  {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Two}} and by the year [[2029]] one of his bodies was part of a mass grave outside [[Los Angeles]]. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part One}}&lt;br /&gt;
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To avert the Decepticon threat, a lone T-800 travelled back to 1984 to try and destroy them before they conquered the world. The time traveller&#039;s intervention allowed the Autobots to be reactivated prompting the Decepticons to retreat from the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039;. Conducting a scouting mission with the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]], Refraktor reported to Megatron on the energy production capabilities of a nearby [[Cyberdyne Systems]] facility, taking part in the subsequent attack on it. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Two}} Once the facility had been conquered, Refraktor began filling up [[energon cube]]s before the Autobots arrived. Confident that he could crush the T-800 that they&#039;d allied with, Refraktor was unprepared for the android throwing a bomb directly on his face and detonating it, killing him instantly. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Three}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;My Little Pony/Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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Refraktor was one of the many Cybertronians who&#039;d been captured and [[magic]]ally brainwashed by [[King Sombra]]. When the Autobots and their pony friends launched a counterattack, [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] used [[Applejack]]&#039;s transforming [[exosuit|exo-suit]] to rescue both him and [[Doublecross]] by breaking the spell. &lt;br /&gt;
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After he&#039;d been returned to normal, Refraktor stood guard at the Decepticon [[space bridge|spacebridge]] as the [[Wonderbolts]] took a caged Sombra back to the land of [[Equestria]]. {{storylink|Finale (The Magic of Cybertron)|Finale}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Canon/Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
On [[Earth]], &amp;quot;Refraktor-1&amp;quot;, the central component of the camera mode, was altered by the [[AllSpark]] into a new body that could transform into a Canon [[EOS R5]] camera. However, with a stand-in, the other Refraktor units were able to still combine into their camera mode. Refraktor sought the [[Quantum Dial]] as a clue to solving the mystery of his ability to split. {{storylink|#Canon/Transformers 2|Decepticon Refraktor R5 bio}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Energon Universe===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF2023 no. 5 – Reflector is Outmatched.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.25]]&lt;br /&gt;
Reflector was part of the Decepticon crew who attacked the &#039;&#039;[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]&#039;&#039;. He was revived in the present day to bolster the Decepticon ranks. Upon being revived, Reflector was curious about what had happened to [[Megatron (G1)#Energon Universe|Megatron]], but [[Starscream (G1)#Energon Universe|Starscream]] ordered him to drop it and focus on the mission.&lt;br /&gt;
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Starscream then airlifted him into battle against the Autobots at the Farmingham Dam, dropping into battle guns blazing and with an acronym-based quip at the ready. Unfortunately for him, he dove toward [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Energon Universe|Optimus Prime]], who was equipped with Megatron&#039;s arm, and therefore his [[fusion cannon]]. Reflector had just enough time to realize how fragged he was before he was eviscerated in a single shot. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 5|Transformers #5}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Games==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals&#039;&#039; (N64)===&lt;br /&gt;
In one of several possible timelines, the time-traveling [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] Ravage broke into the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039; while its occupants were still in stasis and downloaded protoform cloning data from Reflector, among several others. He then returned to his future, planning to revive the Decepticons in new clone bodies and begin their conquest anew. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Sector Seven&#039;&#039; game===&lt;br /&gt;
Dubbed &amp;quot;[[Non-Biological Extraterrestrial]] - 115&amp;quot;, a video of Reflector transforming in the midst of a child&#039;s birthday party reached the public through &amp;quot;hacked evidence&amp;quot; files. {{storylink|Sector Seven (game)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Reflector rallied with [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] when the latter became Decepticon leader in Megatron&#039;s absence. The Autobots soon had the Decepticons defeated and Starscream&#039;s plan thwarted. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (Legends)|Countdown to Extinction}} After the Decepticons discovered a [[Crystal of Power]] in [[South America]], Starscream and Reflector were sent to steal materials for a cannon. They succeeded, despite Autobot interference, though the Autobots later managed to destroy the cannon anyway. {{storylink|Fire on the Mountain (Legends)|Fire on the Mountain}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Angry Birds Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Reflector is an &amp;quot;Accessory&amp;quot; character, giving Deceptihogs he&#039;s attached to a boost to their weapon&#039;s power. This bonus can be increased with upgrades won from random-prize Crates or in the &amp;quot;[[King Pig|Shockwave]]&#039;s Tower&amp;quot; mini-game.&lt;br /&gt;
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He can be unlocked by purchasing him with Gems in the Barracks, with Tokens during specific [[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)/Challenge Events|Challenge Events]], or won from Crates and [[King Pig|Shockwave]]&#039;s Tower. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Earth Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[file:ReflectorEarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Three in one, one in three, we are the ones who heal thee.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Spyglass, Spectro, and Viewfinder were selected to spy on and gather intelligence on the [[Nova Power Core|Nova Core]]. They sneaked through the base&#039;s security and found the Nova Core. Unfortunately, by their own incompetence and curiosity they removed the device with the power plant still running. As soon as the reactor was set off, Reflector fled the scene. &lt;br /&gt;
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Reflector was out of contact while the two snipers [[Wildrider (G1)|Brake-Neck]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] fought it out. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Bit of a Longshot}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Viewfinder had absorbed most of the damage from the blast, and the other two set up a shielding unit to protect them while they complete repairs. Megatron reminded them of their mission, and Brake-Neck reminded them of Smokescreen. They naively thought they could be three less targets by transforming into camera mode. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Battle Hardened}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Reflector soon informed Megatron they were back to being 100% operational and going to make a move to recover the Nova Core. As the battle was taking place, they were spotted by Smokescreen. Reflector asked Brake-Neck fpr cover fire, but he refused and told Spyglass it was stupid of them to be in an open field in the first place. Then Viewfinder was hit by a sniper bullet as they ran and cranked up their shields. &lt;br /&gt;
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As [[First Aid (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|First Aid]] headed to an extraction site where his Medi-bots would meet him, Brake-Neck was compromised by Smokescreen, and Reflector stole the Core and tried to take off with it. First Aid intervened, and... unexpectedly, Spectro dropped the Nova Core into water, of all things. The Core went critical, and First Aid convinced Reflector to help him shield the energy as the Nova Core went into meltdown. The Nova Core faded, and Viewfinder only asked that the Autobot not tell Megatron about what just happened. Then Viewfinder got hit by Brake-Neck&#039;s bullet, much to his irritation {{storylink| Transformers: Earth Wars/Events| Big Bang!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When Reflector came through the Spacebridge, Shockwave thought it was malfunctioning, seeing as it had multiple lifeforms coming through at once. After they made their entrance, Starscream warned Shockwave about their meddlesome nature, to which Shockwave replied that the four of them would get along well together. &lt;br /&gt;
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While Swindle was having a sale with Luca, Reflector eavesdropped on the two, and learnt Luca had a &amp;quot;plan&amp;quot; for Starscream involving a box. Naturally, Reflector went to tattle on Starscream about the ploy. Starscream destroyed the box, much to Swindle&#039;s chagrin. Apparently it wasn&#039;t a trap, but in fact a gift for Starscream&#039;s Inception Day! - Cybertron-21, a high-fidelity holographic battlefield simulator. Starscream was shocked he had just destroyed a game (in mint condition). Reflector thought that it was a bad call to have done that, and they decide to go back to blackmailing people. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Class:&#039;&#039;&#039; Medic&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Lowest Star rating&#039;&#039;&#039;: 2 stars&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Weapons:&#039;&#039;&#039;: Viewfinder uses a medi-gun of unusual make in which it shoots out health bombs, instead of one continuous stream. Spectro and Spyglass both use medi-beams like Hook and Shockwave to provide 40-45% resistant shields. If any of Reflectors&#039; components are not healing bots, they use their pistols to shoot targets. &lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ability: Reflector Team Up! &#039;&#039;&#039;Summon Spectro and Spyglass, each with an ability to shield friendly bots blocking 40/45% of incoming damage.&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Cost&#039;&#039;&#039;: 4 ability points +2 cost increase.&lt;br /&gt;
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[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:reflector Reflector at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Roleplaying Game&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
The Reflectors were a team of Decepticons who specialized in light-based warfare, including holograms and optical misdirection. The three leaders of the group could combine into a single alternate mode, but the many [[Photon (subgroup)|Photon]] [[drone]]s based on their body-types could not. The Reflector trio spent most of their time on [[Titan (moon)|Titan]], supervising the [[Assembly Forge]] responsible for constructing new Decepticon [[drone]]s. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Generation 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1-toy Reflector.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|We three kings of orient are... Left to right: Spectro, Viewfinder, Spyglass]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Reflector&#039;&#039;&#039; (Mail-away, [[1986]]/[[1987]]; wide release in Japan, [[1985]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;21&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Spectro&#039;s [[shutter gun]], Viewfinder&#039;s [[lens laser]], Spyglass&#039; [[opto blaster]], flash cube/missile launcher, 3 missiles, telephoto lens&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Shinji Aramaki]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Reflector is composed of three distinct robots that combine to form a camera that most closely resembles a 1969 Ricoh 126C-Flex TLS: [[Viewfinder#Toys|Viewfinder]] as the central component with the lens, [[Spectro#Toys|Spectro]] as the right-side component with the shutter button, and [[Spyglass#Toys|Spyglass]] as the left-side component with the flashcube. It actually has play functions that simulate an actual camera: the viewfinder actually works (though one needs to stand about 8&#039; back to see anything clearly), and the shutter button clicks when pressed in.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Reflector was first sold in Japan in 1985 as an ordinary retail item. While [[Hasbro]] originally planned him for release in 1984 (thus him appearing in the cartoon), they delayed selling him in the U.S. until 1986, and only then via mail-order from a [[The Autobots Have a Special Mission for:|direct-mail flyer promoting &#039;&#039;The Transformers: The Movie&#039;&#039;]]&#039;&#039;.&#039;&#039; (Amusingly, this came just as the character was being quietly and fully phased out of the fiction.) The toy would be a common offering in [[Pack-in material|pack-in flyers]] from then on, at a cost of $10 and two [[Robot Point]]s. Naturally, the Hasbro version has the flashcube missile launcher&#039;s spring removed, while the Takara version has it at regular missile-launching strength.  Oddly, the Decepticon [[insignia]] decals on Spyglass and Spectro are inverted from the norm, being silver symbols with purple outlines, something not seen elsewhere in the first two years of G1 figures.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Spectro/spectro.htm More information on (part of) Reflector at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/SpyGlass/spyglass.htm More info on another part of Reflector at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Viewfinder/viewfinder.htm More info on yet another part of Reflector at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe vs. Reflector&#039;&#039;&#039; (unreleased Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive 2-pack, planned for ca. 2011)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:This figure would have been a [[Retool#Gang-molded alternate parts|pretool]]/redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Perceptor]], utilizing that toy&#039;s alternate head sculpt based on Perceptor&#039;s original 1985 toy&#039;s head (which does bear a passing resemblance to Viewfinder). It was inteded to be released as part of a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] [[exclusive]] two-pack with [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Generations|Sideswipe]], a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Sideswipe]] in Sideswipe&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; colors. The head sculpt intended for Reflector was first acknowledged by Hasbro at the [[BotCon 2010]] design panel,&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;botcon 2010&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/botcon-2010-hasbro-designers-panel-170066/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and was later used by TakaraTomy for the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; [[Magnificus (G1)#Generations|Magnificus]] figure. The intended deco sheets for the two figures were revealed by the unofficial [[Pete Sinclair|Pete]]&#039;s Robot Convention on Facebook in 2020, but later taken down again at the request of Hasbro. &lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039;====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:GenT30-toy Reflector.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;quot;Didn&#039;t there used to be two more of you, you?&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Skrapnel &amp;amp; Reflector&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends Class, [[2014]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series / Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;02 / #007&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] and [[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the sixth wave of 2012-onwards &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Thrilling 30 (2013–2014)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; Legends Class toys, &#039;&#039;[[Thrilling 30]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;[[Shrapnel (G1)#Generations|Skrapnel]]&amp;quot; comes with Reflector, a smaller robot based on [[Viewfinder]]&#039;s [[package art]]. Reflector can transform into a camera or a weapon modeled after Shrapnel&#039;s grenade launcher, both of which Skrapnel can wield via its [[5 mm post]], or mount onto Skrapnel&#039;s back in insect mode. The only way Reflector&#039;s camera mode can be held right-side-up is loosely by the unfolded robot arms–the 5mm post is on &#039;&#039;top&#039;&#039; of the camera, and is sculpted to resemble a camera&#039;s flashcube.&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[Stock photography]] of Reflector depicts him with his [[:File:GenerationsSkrapnelandReflectortoypromo.jpg|arms swapped, and therefore facing backwards.]] This mold was redecoed into [[Spy-Eye (Diaclone)#Toys|Spy-Eye]] for [[BotCon 2015]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenReflector/reflector.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Reflector at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|MasterpieceGoldMegsReflector}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MP-05G-Reflector.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Doesn&#039;t split into three figures, doesn&#039;t transform, doesn&#039;t take photos]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron Gold Ver.&#039;&#039;&#039; (December [[2014]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-5G&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:A non-transforming Reflector comes with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|MP-5G Megatron]], the Hasbro Asia gold-chrome redeco of the MP-5 mold Megatron.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotCon2016toy-Reflector.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The only camera here is a dash-cam.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Reflector&#039;&#039;&#039; (3-pack, [[2016]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as a [[BotCon 2016]] souvenir exclusive, &#039;&#039;[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039; Reflector (Spectro, Spyglass, and Viewfinder) is a three-pack of a singular redeco and retool of &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Shockwave]], utilizing the mold&#039;s existing alternate head. Reflector transforms into a spaceship based on Shockwave&#039;s Cybertronian handgun mode. Undocumented in the instructions, Reflector can transform into a gun mode for any &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; gestalt.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Hasbro has encouraged finding ways to combine the three into a vaguely camera-shaped object, and as such there are multiple [[Fan mode|unofficial attempts]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of the mold was also used to make BotCon 2016 [[Flash Sentry#Generations|Flash Sentry]]. This mold also served as the model for the non-toy &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]&#039;&#039; incarnation of [[Movor#Beast Wars: Uprising|Movor]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/BCReflector/reflector.htm More information on Combiner Wars Reflector at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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::*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/1065216-new-botcon-2016-configuration.html Deceptigtar&#039;s instructions]&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Siege&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Siege-toy Refraktor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Have fun finding three of me!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Refraktor&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, June [[2019]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-S36&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;SG-28&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[August 24]], 2019&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Hidden message code&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;REFLECTOR&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;EMM Distortion Blaster&amp;quot;/tripod part, &amp;quot;HPR Telefocal Shield&amp;quot;/lens part, &amp;quot;Bioscale Compression Rotor&amp;quot;/chest module&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro),&amp;lt;ref name=seibertron&amp;gt;[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/siege-red-alert-revealed-stock-photos-for-nycc-siege-figures-design-notes-from-warden-nycc/42180/ Design notes] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[John Warden]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2018|San Diego Comic-Con 2018]], at Seibertron.com&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; [[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Refraktor&#039;&#039;&#039; (thanks, [[trademark]]!) is a single-packaged Deluxe figure based on [[Viewfinder]]&#039;s robot design, although the figure includes a removable &#039;chest module&#039; which allows one to recreate [[Spectro]] or [[Spyglass]] instead.&amp;lt;ref name=seibertron/&amp;gt; As standalone robots, each Refraktor bot on its own can transform into an &amp;quot;artillery hovercraft&amp;quot;&amp;lt;ref name=seibertron /&amp;gt; that might be &#039;&#039;generously&#039;&#039; interpreted as marginally reminiscent of the BotCon 2016 redecoes above. Purchasing three units and combining them allows the formation of the classic camera mode, looking vaguely like a modern digital reflex body. To this end, each Refraktor includes a blaster and a shield which form one-third of the camera tripod and lens, respectively, with the Viewfinder &amp;quot;chest module&amp;quot; connecting the tripod for stability. Though not suggested in the instructions, you can also pop the other two chest modules into the empty sockets on top of each of the camera&#039;s sides, simulating the aperture and shutter speed controls on a real camera. Unlike most &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; figures, the Refraktors lack battle damage. Unfortunately, this figure [[Miscolorings based on the Generation 1 cartoon|suffers from a citogenerated]] red wrist stripe which was not actually there in the original cartoon.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Inputting the blacklight code &amp;quot;Reflector&amp;quot; into the Teletraan-1 page on Hasbro&#039;s website reveals a desktop wallpaper containing a preview of the Refraktor Reconnaissance Team, notably before the official reveal at [[San Diego Comic-Con]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Due to the need for three Refraktors to make a camera, Hasbro wholesalers allowed independent retailers to order entire cases composed solely of them, outside the normal waves and case assortments offered to big-box retailers.  As of 2019 this is not unusual and most figures are available this way.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was later redecoed to make &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)#Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (2020-2022)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; [[Scrapface#Toys|Scrapface]],  as well as retooled into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Comic Edition|Comic Edition]]&#039;&#039; [[Xaaron#Generations Comic Edition|Emirate Xaaron]]. It also serves as the basis for the non-toy character [[Shamble]] as well as &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]&#039;&#039; [[Reflector (SG)|Reflector]]&#039;s appearance in IDW&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (IDW)|Shattered Glass]]&#039;&#039; comic.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Siege-toy Refraktor 3pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This time you can tell us apart!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Refraktor Reconnaissance Team 3-Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, [[September 1]], [[2019]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 3 &amp;quot;Telefocal Shields&amp;quot;/lens parts, 3 &amp;quot;Shutter Blaster/Lens Laser/Optic Blaster&amp;quot; rifles, &amp;quot;Flash Launcher&amp;quot; flashcube, &amp;quot;Shutter Armor&amp;quot;, 3 &amp;quot;Bioscale Compression Rotors&amp;quot;/torso-parts, Kremzeek blast effect&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:One of many many &#039;&#039;many&#039;&#039; online exclusives revealed and opened for pre-order during [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2019, this set features three copies of the Deluxe figure above, only this time decoed to match the original Reflector toy layouts (mostly). Each robot also comes with extra accessories to make the combined camera mode look that much more like an actual modern-ish camera while still evoking the original toy, adding a flashcube for Spyglass, a grip/shutter-button for Spectro, and a viewfinder for Viewfinder.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The set also includes a [[Kremzeek#War for Cybertron: Siege|Kremzeek]] figurine, which is compatible with the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;blast effect&amp;quot; system. Neat! &lt;br /&gt;
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:This set was originally intended to be a [[HasCon 2019]] exclusive, but that event was indefinitely postponed.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.bbcw.com/product.php?productid=52162&amp;amp;cat=&amp;amp;page=9&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:These three decoes (without the added equipment) were used for some of the [[:File:Refraktor Generics.jpg|background Refraktors]] in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; cartoon]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WFCT-toy Scrapface.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|What&#039;s in a name?...besides an obvious insult.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Scrapface&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, 2020)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-05&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraToy release date&#039;&#039;: [[November 28]], 2020&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; blaster/tripod part, shield/lens part, chest module&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as an [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]]-corrupted form of Reflector in &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]&#039;&#039;.}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first assortment of toys promoting the [[Netflix]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; cartoon]], [[Scrapface#Toys|Scrapface]] is a blue-and-red redeco of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039;  [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Refraktor]], transforming into a Cybertronian &amp;quot;artillery hovercraft. Scrapface is molded almost entirely in shades of grey plastic with his splashes of colour being an extensive paint wash; this gives him the appearance of being covered in accumulated grime and battle scars.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As with any version of this mold, Scrapface can also transform into one third of a camera, allowing buyers to combine three units into Reflector&#039;s classic camera mode ([[Shortpacking|good luck with getting three, though!]]). The shield becomes one third of a telephoto lens, while his blaster becomes one third of a tripod.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The military insignia on Scrapface&#039;s box has him as a Ground Division Infantry Private, while his instructions place him in the Espionage unit like his Refraktor mold-mates. Given a similar copy/paste error in the concurrent Voyager Class [[Hotlink (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Hotlink]]&#039;s instructions, the box probably has it right.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy, like all of the Netflix &#039;&#039;War For Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; toys, was a [[Walmart]] exclusive in the U.S. and Canada, and a [[TakaraTomy]] Mall exclusive in Japan.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:WFCT-toy Refraktor Centurion.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-multi|&#039;&#039;&#039;Deluxe Centurion Drone&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class with accessories pack, [[2020]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-E33&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:A small, non-transforming accessory of Refraktor in camera mode is included as part of the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; [[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]].  Refraktor is scaled so it may be paired with its Deluxe and Voyager contemporaries, though the handle placement makes it basically impossible for toys without swivel wrists to &amp;quot;use&amp;quot; it correctly, and even those with swivel wrists might have a hard time getting it to face level. Oh well!&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unlike fellow accessory-bots [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#E33|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Soundwave]], Refraktor is completely unpainted. Also, Refraktor is curiously based on the original &#039;&#039;[[Micro Change]]&#039;&#039;-mold toy, rather than either &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; iteration &#039;&#039;or&#039;&#039; the original cartoon model, the latter slightly odd given the original-cartoon-centric theme of the accessory pack.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Canon/Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Canon-Transformers-Refraktor-R5.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You thought it was Megatron? It was me, &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;REFLECTOR!&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Refraktor R5&#039;&#039;&#039; (2023)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*Accessories: Camera Cap/Shield, three-part small camera accessory, [[Quantum Dial]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy) and [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (Robot parts and accessory)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:An exclusive to [[TakaraTomy Mall]], &#039;&#039;[[Canon/Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Refraktor is a roughly Leader Class-sized figure that transforms into a fully licensed Canon EOS R5 digital camera. The toy is 80% the size of the genuine article and features a removable lens attachment, though it must be reattached to him before he can transform to robot mode since it forms his head and arms. The lens cap is removable and is used as a shield in robot mode. His included &amp;quot;Quantum Dial&amp;quot; accessory can be pegged onto his lens, just behind the front element. He also comes with a small version of his alternate mode from the original &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; cartoon, which can split into three pieces, in homage to the original Reflector toy.  As a bit of an easter egg and likely a nod to the original Reflector having three components, Refraktor has three very small &amp;quot;lenses&amp;quot; sculpted into his forehead, though they are almost entirely concealed by his helmet.  The head must be unscrewed and the face removed (which can be quite difficult) to reveal them.  &lt;br /&gt;
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:Both his Quantum Dial and small camera accessory can be pegged into his palms. His hands feature a range of movement, with the thumb and index finger being articulated and the remaining fingers joined together.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make the concurrently released &#039;&#039;Canon/Transformers&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Canon/Transformers|Optimus Prime R5]] and the subsequent [[Nemesis Prime R5]] retool.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Dramatic Capture Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-DCS-Reflector.jpg|thumb|300px|&amp;quot;Getting reflector is gonna be a piece of oil cake!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticons Part 1&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, ([[2025]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: [[November]] [[2025]]&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 3 shields/lens parts, 3 rifles, flashcube, shield/grip, 3 shutters/torso-parts, 2 parts shoulder armor/viewfinders,[[Kremzeek]] blast effect&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The fifth &#039;&#039;[[Dramatic Capture Series]]&#039;&#039; box set comes with the trio of Reflector [[redeco]]ed from the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; toy into more saturated cartoon-accurate colors, they come with the accessories from their [[Reflector (G1)#3pack|multi-pack release]]. Reflector(s) is packed with an additional [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Thundercracker]] figure and the same [[Kremzeek (G1)#Dramatic Capture Series|Kremzeek]] figurine from the &amp;quot;Refraktor Reconnaissance Team 3-Pack&amp;quot; set (Shown above)&lt;br /&gt;
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{{comingsoontoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticons Part 2&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2026]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: February 2026&lt;br /&gt;
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:The later &#039;&#039;Dramatic Capture Series&#039;&#039; set &amp;quot;Decepticons Part 2&amp;quot; consisted of [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Skywarp]], [[Kickback (G1)#Dramatic Capture Series|Kickback]], [[Bombshell (G1)#Dramatic Capture Series|Bombshell]], and [[Shrapnel (G1)#Dramatic Capture Series|Shrapnel]]. Included among its accessories was a Reflector camera - a painted version of the &#039;&#039;[[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; camera listed above.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Transformers Milk Caramel&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tfcaramel reflector.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Sweet and observant, like a mother. Who takes pictures of your every action.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Reflector&#039;&#039;&#039; (1985)&lt;br /&gt;
:A small soft-rubber figurine of Reflector (known as a &#039;&#039;keshigomu&#039;&#039; in Japan) was released as part of [[Kabaya]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]&#039;&#039; line of [[candy toy]]s. Based specifically on the Viewfinder toy, the figure was available in multiple colors and came packaged with a piece of chocolate-covered caramel.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Gum&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Reflector&#039;&#039;&#039; (1985)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Spectro&#039;s &amp;quot;Shutter Gun&amp;quot;, Viewfinder&#039;s &amp;quot;Lens Laser&amp;quot;, Spyglass&#039; &amp;quot;Optic Blaster&amp;quot;, flash cube/missile launcher, missile, telephoto lens&lt;br /&gt;
:Essentially a downsized version of the original Reflector toy, the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Gum]]&#039;&#039; kit is sculpted from black, red and grey plastic, features stickers rather than paint applications for details, and came with a stick of gum. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Decoy===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ReflectorDecoy1.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|&amp;quot;HI! I&#039;M SUPPOSED TO BE CONSPICUOUS! AM I DOING IT RIGHT? HI!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Destron Hero Collection 22&#039;&#039;&#039; (multi-pack, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
:Reflector was among the larger &#039;&#039;keshigomu&#039;&#039; developed by Takara, molded from soft purple rubber and initially sold in a multi-pack with twenty-one other Decepticon figurines. The figure, based on Reflector&#039;s animation model (unlike the earlier &#039;&#039;Caramel&#039;&#039; figure), features a number etched into its back which is the sum total of Reflector&#039;s [[Tech Spec]] ratings, for use in the various simple games that could be played with the figures. Reflector was later available in a peach coloration as part of various other multi-packs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Reflector&#039;&#039;&#039; (1987)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Decoy number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;52&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The Reflector figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple &amp;quot;checklist&amp;quot; number (52, in Reflector&#039;s case). Like all Decepticons Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] and [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], and was, very early on in the promotion, available in an alternate red coloration that was only packed in with the Throttlebots. Unsurprisingly, this red figurine is much rarer.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Reflector/reflector.htm More information on Reflector at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Reflector&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the fifth wave of [[Super7]]&#039;s line of multi-property 3.75-inch &amp;quot;retro&amp;quot; action figures, &#039;&#039;[[ReAction]]&#039;&#039; Reflector is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike the various other accessory-less figures in the &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; line, both of Reflector&#039;s hands are open to hold accessories he doesn&#039;t have.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As with all releases in the &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; toyline, Reflector comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039; action figures from the late 1970s to early &#039;80s.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Character Card&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers Character Card Reflector and Mirage.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Rije &amp;amp; Refraktor Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December]], [[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;75 &amp;amp; 76&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the tenth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039; series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of &amp;quot;[[Mirage (G1)|Rije]]&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Refraktor&amp;quot; (in his traditional form of [[Spectro]], [[Spyglass]] and [[Viewfinder]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[[Source:Transformers Character Card#76|Translation of Reflector&#039;s Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PreReflector.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Say &amp;quot;Cheese&amp;quot; and die.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*Reflector was originally the &amp;quot;Camera Robo&amp;quot; from Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Micro Change]]&#039;&#039; sub-series of the &#039;&#039;[[Microman|New Microman]]&#039;&#039; line. The only noteworthy difference between the two releases, besides the whole missile-launcher-neuter-in-the-United-States thing, is that the &#039;&#039;Microman&#039;&#039; release has &amp;quot;MICROX&amp;quot; emblazoned on the center unit&#039;s decals instead of &amp;quot;REFLECTOR&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
*Not so surprisingly, the Camera Robo was first designed as a single unit. Apparently, the primary designer of the final toy, and possibly this initial design, was mecha designer [[Shinji Aramaki]], who designed the robots for &#039;&#039;{{w|Megazone 23}}&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;{{w|Genesis Climber Mospeada}}&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
*Reflector&#039;s role early in the cartoon makes it seem likely his toy was originally planned for inclusion in the initial 1984 line, a theory supported by the inclusion of a Hasbro product code consistent with the other 1984 toys in [[Teletraan I]]&#039;s files on the Decepticons in &amp;quot;[[Heavy Metal War]]&amp;quot;. Why Hasbro decided not to release it so late in the game is unknown, as is the reason they later reversed that decision to make it a viable mail-away. In accordance with Hasbro&#039;s decision not to release the figure, the [[Production bible|series story bible]] specifically discouraged writers from use of the character after season one ended.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://tfarchive.com/cartoons/bible/#043 Reflector&#039;s page in the series bible]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Indeed, following &amp;quot;City of Steel&amp;quot;, Reflector is never called for by an episode script again, and appears only in group shots of the Decepticons at the animators&#039; discretion.&lt;br /&gt;
*At the script stage, Reflector was intended to be a singular robot who possessed the ability to split into three duplicates, identical save for the lens aperture in the chest of the robot who forms the center of their camera mode, who all act with the same mind and talk in unison, with the same voice. This ability was never shown on-screen, having apparently been consciously erased from the series: it was displayed in deleted scenes from &amp;quot;[[Divide and Conquer]]&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]&amp;quot;, and &amp;quot;[[War of the Dinobots]]&amp;quot;. However, &amp;quot;Divide and Conquer&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;did&#039;&#039; show the three robots &#039;&#039;re-combining&#039;&#039;, as the three components collide with one another and disappear until only one is left. Reflector was usually just seen in his triplicate state most of the time, but on rare occasions, he would appear as a single robot. His character model was also [[:File:GenericDecepticons MTMTE.jpg|sometimes]] used for [[generic]] Decepticon troops.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the Japanese dub of &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; cartoon, and in true anime fashion, Reflector announces the name of his special attack every time he uses it: &amp;quot;Flash Beam!&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
*Amusingly, the mailaway flyer for Reflector&#039;s original toy advertised it as coming with a &amp;quot;flashcube and &#039;&#039;laser&#039;&#039; sheet&amp;quot;, presumably due to someone in marketing misreading the [[instructions]]&#039; &amp;quot;flashcube and &#039;&#039;label&#039;&#039; sheet&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Foreign names===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Japanese:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Reflector&#039;&#039;&#039; (リフレクター &#039;&#039;Rifurekutā&#039;&#039;), &#039;&#039;&#039;Refraktor&#039;&#039;&#039; (リフレクター &#039;&#039;Rifurekutā&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Mandarin:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Fǎnshèjìng&#039;&#039;&#039; (Taiwan, 反射鏡, &amp;quot;Reflector&amp;quot;), &#039;&#039;&#039;Zhàoxiàngjī&#039;&#039;&#039; (China, 照相机, &amp;quot;Camera&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Alternity Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Cloud Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Combined forms]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Combiner Wars Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Deceptihogs]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Decoys]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Earth Wars Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Energon Universe Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generations]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generations Selects Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Mail order exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Multi-component Transformers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Pretenders]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Reconnaissance specialists]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Repurposed toys]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Second Cybertron Alliance]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Transformers Character Card Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Decepticons]]&amp;lt;!--cartoon only--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Security officers]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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[[File:G1boxart-Sideswipe.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
Much red plastic has been sacrificed in the name of &#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039;!&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Generation 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1sideswipe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He had the look before it was [[Spychanger|trendy]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Autobot Car, [[1984]] / [[1985]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;04&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: laser gun, rocket launcher, 3 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Jeffrey Mangiat]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the first-year assortment of &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]&#039;&#039; [[Autobot Cars]], Sideswipe transforms into a New [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Lamborghini Countach|Countach LP500S]]. His shoulder-mounted missile launcher can fire one of three included white missiles... in theory, as the springs were severely weakened for the US release [[for safety reasons]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He was re-released in 1985, with a [[rubsign]] added to his passenger-side door. He was also released in Japan this year, with the rubsign and his launcher spring-strength restored.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:When Hasbro released the original &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toys in continental [[Europe]] through its then recently acquired subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] in 1985, several toys, such as the Autobot Cars, were actually pre-existing stock originally intended for [[Joustra]]&#039;s version of the &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; line that was acquired by Hasbro as part of an agreement with Joustra and put into MB-branded &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; packaging. For some reason, the [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Sunstreaker toy]] (sporting its yellow Hasbro &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; colors due to being produced during the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039;/&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; transitional period) was released in packaging intended for his brother Sideswipe, an entirely different sculpt. The packaging even included Sideswipe&#039;s instructions and sticker sheet, neither of which were of much use for the toy. It&#039;s currently unknown whether the actual Sideswipe toy was ever sold in MB &amp;quot;Sideswipe&amp;quot; packaging at all, although considering the origin of the MB-branded Autobot Cars, it&#039;s very unlikely for this to be the case.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;mbsunswipe&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/mb-transformers-part-6/ &amp;quot;MB Transformers: Part 6&amp;quot;] at 20th Century Toy Collector.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This toy was originally released in Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]: Car Robots&#039;&#039; line with minimal differences (mainly a lack of Autobot symbols), thus the small slot under he car canopy for a pilot figure the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; release didn&#039;t come with. This mold was also used to make [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Red Alert]], [[Clampdown (G1)#Toys|Clampdown]], [[Deep Cover#Toys|Deep Cover]], and [[Tigertrack#Toys|Tigertrack]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-sideswipe/204/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Sideswipe at Transformerland.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Sideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Generation 1 Sideswipe at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{G1SideswipeRedAlertMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|ActionMaster}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ActionmasterSideswipe toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I have a hat!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe with Vanguard&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Action Master]], 1991)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[photon laser]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Andy Couzens]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Released only in [[The Transformers (European toyline)|European]] (and certain Australian) markets the year after &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; ended in the US, [[Action Master]] Sideswipe is a non-transforming 3¾-inch action figure that combines elements from both his original toy and his [[Character model|animation model]]. His construction is broadly similar to that used by the &#039;&#039;[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039; figures of the time, having a swivel neck, shoulders and knees, plus ball-jointed hips attached via a steel rod internally secured by a rubber &amp;quot;o-ring&amp;quot;. His hands have standard 3 mm holes which allow him to hold any other accessory in the Action Master line, plus his feet have holes in the bottom to secure him to larger vehicles. On top of that, the hole in his back is compatible with [[5 mm post]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He comes with the [[Action Master partner|partner]]-unit [[Vanguard]], which forms a backpack and battle helmet for Sideswipe, and complements Sideswipe&#039;s color scheme quite well.&lt;br /&gt;
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::&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Autobot/Sideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Action Master Sideswipe with Vanguard at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|1991Classic}}{{anchor|EuroClassics}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Classics Hero, 1991)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: laser gun, rocket launcher, 3 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
:The original 1984 Sideswipe toy was re-released in Europe and Australia in 1991 as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]&#039;&#039; subline, with no apparent changes other than the new packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{G1SideswipeRedAlertMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|G2toy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2-toy Sideswipe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He got dressed in the dark and accidentally put his colors on backwards.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Autobot Heroic, [[1992]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Rifle, missile launcher, 2 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the very first assortment of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, Sideswipe&#039;s original toy had his colors re-arranged to a black car mode with red and white robot parts, plus new [[neon]] green &amp;quot;racing&amp;quot; decals were added to the mix. His original rocket launcher was removed, and replaced with a large spring-loaded launcher that could be hand-held or mounted on his [[retool]]ed car mode roof.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The missile launcher was not created for the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; line, but is a new tooling based on the launcher that came with 1991 &#039;&#039;[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039; [http://www.yojoe.com/action/91/snowserpent2.shtml Snow Serpent] figure. The same launcher was used in the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; re-releases of [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Jazz]] and [[Onslaught (G1)#Generation 2|Onslaught]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This toy was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] to be a [[Sideswipe (G2)|next-generation namesake youth]] in IDW Publishing&#039;s comics.&lt;br /&gt;
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::&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Sideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Generation 2 Sideswipe at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{G1SideswipeRedAlertMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Go-Bot}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2-toy SideswipeGoBots.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Then he shrank and faded in the wash.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Go-Bot, [[1995]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Rifle&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Released in the third wave of [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s, Sideswipe is a redeco of [[Firecracker#Toys|Firecracker]], transforming into a blue [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Lamborghini Diablo|Lamborghini Diablo]] with through-axle construction for super-fast rolling on smooth surfaces in car mode. He is compatible with many &#039;&#039;[[Hot Wheels (franchise)|Hot Wheels]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;Matchbox&#039;&#039;-brand racetrack sets.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to make Go-Bot [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GoBot|Optimus Prime]], and [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001&#039;s &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] [[R.E.V.#Toys|R.E.V.]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: This toy was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] to be a [[Sideswipe (G2)|&amp;quot;next-generation&amp;quot; clone of Sideswipe]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/Sideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Generation 2 Go-Bot Sideswipe on TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{G2FirecrackerMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:UnmadeG2SideswipeMockup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039;? (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;[[1995]]&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;?)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Presumably gun, missile launcher, 1 missile&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Over the years, a mock-up of a second &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; redeco of the original Sideswipe toy has surfaced. Acquired and photographed by &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; rarities-hunter [[Maziar Shahsafdari]], the find joins the ranks of the similarly unmade &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[Sandstorm (G2)#Toys|Sandstorm]] and [[Mirage (G1)/toys#G2DiacloneUnreleased|pink and green Mirage]] mock-ups. [[Package art]] for this Lamborghini figure published in the [[2014]] hardcover book &#039;&#039;[[Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging]]&#039;&#039; revealed that it would have had decals of a sunrise/sunset on the vehicle mode hood and doors.&lt;br /&gt;
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: It is unknown if this figure would have been released as a new character or a recurring one. The previous set of &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039;-based Autobot cars in &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; as well as Hasbro&#039;s general pattern with 1995 trademarks certainly suggest that this toy would have been named &amp;quot;Sideswipe&amp;quot;, but insufficient &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; documentation has surfaced to confirm this theory.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Given that the previous G2 Sideswipe toy was released with two fellow &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039;-based wavemates, this figure would presumably have been released alongside [[Mirage (G1)/toys#G2DiacloneUnreleased|Mirage]] and [[Jazz (G1)/toys#G2DiacloneUnreleased|Jazz]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::&#039;&#039;[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/other/g2swipe_template.html TFSquareOne article about sunset G2 Sideswipe]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{G1SideswipeRedAlertMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Collector&#039;s Edition&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Lambor&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cybertron, Japan 2001)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;04&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser gun&amp;quot;, rocket launcher, 3 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:In 2001, the Generation 1 Sideswipe toy was re-released by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] under his Japanese name &amp;quot;Lambor&amp;quot;, as a set bundled with his [[mold]]-mate [[Red Alert (G1)/toys|Red Alert]] (&amp;quot;Alert&amp;quot; in Japan), [[exclusive]] to World Character Convention 12. His license plate decal was changed from the infringing &amp;quot;COUNTACH&amp;quot; to &amp;quot;CAR MACHINE&amp;quot; and the Lamborghini symbol replaced with a star.&lt;br /&gt;
{{G1SideswipeRedAlertMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|NewYearSpecial}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Lambor&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cybertron, Japan 2002)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;04&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser gun&amp;quot;, rocket launcher, 3 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Lambor (Sideswipe) and Alert (Red Alert) were once again re-released together in January 2002 as an [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive &amp;quot;New Year Special&amp;quot; set. This version of the figure came with an alternate [[sticker]] sheet that changed the color of several of his decals: the blue stickers on his shins and stomach became red, while blue arrows on his feet were switched to yellow. He came with a new bio card with new art by [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/NYSideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on New Year Special Lambor at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;The Transformers Collection&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Lambor&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;7&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Laser gun&amp;quot;, rocket launcher, 3 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Pat Lee]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The version of Generation 1 Sideswipe previously released as an e-HOBBY exclusive, minus the extra decal sheet, was &#039;&#039;again&#039;&#039; re-released as part of &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;book-box&amp;quot; series.&lt;br /&gt;
{{G1SideswipeRedAlertMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2003)===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TFU03-toy SideswipeOTFCC.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I should&#039;ve had a [[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] retool!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, 2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Left &amp;amp; right launchers/thrusters, 2 flame missiles&lt;br /&gt;
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:One of several [[exclusive]]s to [[OTFCC 2003]], &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; Sideswipe is a [[redeco]] of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] [[Prowl (RID)#Toys|Prowl]] mold, once again transforming into a Lamborghini Diablo. A pair of add-on thrusters become arm-mounted launchers for robot mode; each one being a pressure-launch missile launcher.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The part that connects the toy&#039;s windshield to the main body uses a red [[sticker]] rather than paint, as that part is made out of [[unpaintable plastic]]. The police lights from the original mold were removed, leaving this area bare. Prowl&#039;s sirens allow him to use a jetpack in robot mode, so there&#039;s an irony in leaving that feature out since jetpacks are a trademark of Sideswipe.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] and the &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; incarnation of [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Universe (2003)|Generation 1 Sunstreaker]].&lt;br /&gt;
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{{note|While the toy&#039;s name was spelled &amp;quot;Sideswipe&amp;quot; (one word) on its own packaging, the cross-sell on the packaging for the OTFCC 2003 [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]]/[[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] two-pack spelled it &amp;quot;Side Swipe&amp;quot; (two words) instead. See [[#Notes|Notes]] for more.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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::&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/OTFCCSideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Universe Sideswipe on TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:STFLambor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yet another release Sunstreaker just wasn&#039;t cool enough for.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Lambor&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;GTF-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]&#039;&#039;, Lambor is a &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; small-scale, extensively simplified replica of the original Sideswipe toy. He has very little articulation, he has no weapons, and his vehicle mode wheels cannot roll.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This mold was [[retool]]ed to make &#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039; [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Alert]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SmallestSideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Lambor at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Alternators/Binaltech}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AlternatorsSide Swipe toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Just think, he was almost Tracks.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Dodge Viper Side Swipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alternator, [[2003]]/[[2004]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Alternator ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Binaltech ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;BT-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Binaltech release date&#039;&#039;: [[December 11]], 2003&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Dodge Viper Engine/gun &lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Mark McCall]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist), [[Pat Lee]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:The second &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; toy released, Side Swipe&#039;s [[alternate mode]] is a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]] 1:24 scale [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Dodge Viper .28Chrysler.29|Dodge Viper]] (identified as an SRT-10 model by the Japanese &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; version) featuring opening doors, a detailed interior, and a hood that opens to reveal an engine bay holding a replica Viper V-10 engine. The vehicle mode also features movable steering and [[rubber tires]] with [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]] wheels. His removable engine becomes a blaster.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The main difference between Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; Side Swipe and Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Lambor&amp;quot; releases is that the &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; version has die-cast metal parts for most of the car&#039;s outer body shell, with the exception of the rear end (the &amp;quot;backpack&amp;quot; [[kibble]] in robot mode), and the entire red exterior of the car is fully painted, unlike the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; version&#039;s flat red plastic. Furthermore, the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; version sports additional &amp;quot;blackwash&amp;quot; [[paint operation]]s on his chest the &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; version lacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The Dodge Viper sculpt was originally designed to be a new body for [[Tracks (G1)/toys|Tracks]] after the first attempt to secure the Corvette license had fallen through. Eventually, though, Chevrolet had a change of mind and granted Hasbro and Takara the license for the Corvette design after all. As a result, the Viper mold was slightly redesigned, was given a new head sculpt and released as Sideswipe (or &amp;quot;Side Swipe&amp;quot;) instead. This explains why, unlike most of the early Alternators toys, Side Swipe&#039;s robot mode bears little resemblance to his G1 self. The most noticeable redesign from the &amp;quot;Tracks&amp;quot; design was the vehicle mode&#039;s doors being moved from the &amp;quot;backpack&amp;quot; kibble (where they would have resembled the G1 Tracks toy&#039;s wings) to the sides of the arms, thus being the most obvious visual cue taken from the G1 Sideswipe toy. The doors are, however, still splayed out to the sides in the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; version&#039;s [[package art]] and can be moved to match Tracks&#039;s wing configuration, which implies that the redesign may have been done before the switch from Tracks to Sideswipe was made.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This sculpt was [[retool]]ed to make [[Dead End (G1)#Alternators/Binaltech|Dead End]], who was then [[redeco]]ed into [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Alternators|Sunstreaker]] (although the retool was originally done with Sunstreaker in mind).&lt;br /&gt;
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::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#2|Archive of &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; Lambor&#039;s bio and tech specs]]&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/AltSideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Alternators Side Swipe on TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{AlternatorsSideswipeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Commemorative Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Sideswipebox.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Side Swipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive, USA/Australia/Canada 2004; KB Toys exclusive, USA 2005; Asian markets exclusive, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;VIII&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Laser gun&amp;quot;, rocket launcher, 3 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Pat Lee]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:The version of Generation 1 Sideswipe previously released as part of Takara&#039;s &amp;quot;Transformers Collection&amp;quot; series, albeit with its spring-loaded launcher de-sprung [[for safety reasons]], was reissued by [[Hasbro]] under the modified name &amp;quot;Side Swipe&amp;quot; as part of their [[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] VIII, one of the last American reissues. However, because [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]], who had carried the Commemorative Series as an [[exclusive]] line up until that point, had abruptly decided to discontinue the line, Side Swipe was only released in very low quantities in the United States; in fact, his availability at TRU was considered a myth for many years. The unsold stock was made available a year later through [[KB Toys]] stores and outlets, at half the original price. The figure &#039;&#039;was&#039;&#039;, however, available at Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us stores in Australia and Canada in 2004 in average quantities.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In 2012, several Commemorative Series figures, among them Side Swipe, were re-released in Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets, in slightly altered packaging. Unlike most of the other figures from this batch, Side Swipe retained the &amp;quot;Commemorative Series VIII&amp;quot; label on his box; however, the background color of the &amp;quot;choking hazard&amp;quot; safety warning label was changed from red to black, the Hasbro logo was updated to the then-current version, and the &amp;quot;+&amp;quot; after the &amp;quot;Ages 5+&amp;quot; recommendation was increased in size. Oddly, even though Hasbro had started spelling the name of toys of the character as &amp;quot;Sideswipe&amp;quot; again in 2008, this release still rendered the name as &amp;quot;Side Swipe&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
{{G1SideswipeRedAlertMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2008)===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Universe2008 SideSwipe toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Better red than...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;Classic Series&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Flare Launcher&amp;quot;, engine supercharger intakes&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro), [[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the third wave of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039;]] Deluxe Class toys, Sideswipe is a retool/[[redeco]] of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Sunstreaker]], transforming into a modified {{w|Lamborghini Gallardo}}. Though the car is mostly based upon the Gallardo, to avoid legal problems, it also features modified headlights and elements taken from other cars—most of them are taken from other Lamborghini models, such as a rear end that is basically a cross between a {{w|Lamborghini Murciélago|Murciélago}} and a {{w|Lamborghini Diablo|Diablo}}; however, the split side windows and the ridges on the door vents are based on a {{w|McLaren F1}}. He also comes with the same roof-mounted engine supercharger accessory as Sunstreaker. Hasbro&#039;s early plans for Sunstreaker and Sideswipe had the two as straight redecos of each other, only differing in their head sculpts besides their colors—namely, Sunstreaker would have just been Sideswipe in yellow with a different head. It was [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Hisashi Yuki]] who suggested an alternate transformation by turning the upper body by 180 degrees (and swapping the hands to accommodate the different upper body orientation), thus providing more individual robot mode looks for the two characters that resemble their respective &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]&#039;&#039; designs more.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;generations2009&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Interview with Hisashi Yuki in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 1]]&#039;&#039;, [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/223379-takaratomy-staff-interview-generations-2009-vol-1-translation.html English translation] at TFW2005.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[File:SunstreakerSideswipeSDCC2007.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; [[Tigertrack]]. Fortunately, this didn&#039;t happen.]]&lt;br /&gt;
:Hasbro also originally intended the [[alternate mode]]&#039;s supercharger to split into two halves which would then become the handgun and a spring-loaded shoulder launcher for the robot mode. On the final toy, the Flare Launcher (a redeco of Sunstreaker&#039;s Electron Pulse Blaster) can be combined with the removable supercharger engine accessory by wrapping the intakes around the gun and mounted in either of the holes on his shoulders to simulate Sideswipe&#039;s Generation 1 missile launcher. Of course, this leaves him without a hand-held weapon. The engine can also be mounted on Sideswipe&#039;s back as his [[Jet pack|rocket pack]]. Most of this is not shown in the [[instructions]], which only instruct the owner of the toy to put the gun in his hand and attach the supercharger to his back.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Even worse, Sideswipe&#039;s instruction line art is recycled from Sunstreaker&#039;s instructions and therefore incorrectly gives him Sunstreaker&#039;s transformation and head, despite the [[stock photography|stock photo]] depicted on top of the instructions showing him with the hood as the chest and the correct Sideswipe head.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://hasbro.com/common/instruct/83685.pdf Official Universe Sideswipe instructions PDF file on Hasbro.com]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Unfortunately, the stock photo Hasbro provided to online retailers retains this incorrect transformation, and [[:File:UniSideswipeStockPhoto.jpg|throws in some additional mistakes as well]]. Oy.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Sunstreaker/Sideswipe sculpt was also retooled into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; [[Punch (G1)#Timelines|Punch]], [[Breakdown (G1)#Timelines|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Breakdown]], and [[Breakdown (G1)#G1TimelinesBreakdown|Generation 1 Breakdown]], as well as &#039;&#039;[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]&#039;&#039; [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Alert]] and &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Generations|Red Alert]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUSideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2008) Sideswipe on TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{UniverseSunstreakerMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Henkei Lambor toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Whoever does Takara&#039;s photography seriously needs to be outsourced to Hasbro.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Lambor&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe, [[2008]]-[[October 23|10-23]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-09&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Flare Launcher&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Naoto Tsushima]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Japanese version of &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; Sideswipe has [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] silver on his flare launcher and his spoiler, but does not come with the supercharger engine/[[Jet pack|rocket pack]] accessory that Henkei Sunstreaker and &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; Sunstreaker/Sideswipe included. This was a willful decision meant to differentiate further between him and Sunstreaker.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;generations2009&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:He also has correct, personalized [[instructions]] that aren&#039;t just Sunstreaker&#039;s. Like Sunstreaker, the Japanese version&#039;s roof paint is a much closer match to the red colored plastic. The Japanese version also features a glossier black paint and the white has a yellow tint compared to the white plastic used for Hasbro version. His [[license plate]] says &amp;quot;LAMBOR&amp;quot; rather than &amp;quot;SWIPE&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
{{UniverseSunstreakerMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotCon2010-customclassSideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Folks are gonna be pisssyyyyyy.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[BotCon 2010]] customization class Deluxe)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Gun/tailpipe, engine supercharger intakes&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039;-style redeco of &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; Sideswipe, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; Sideswipe is pre-molded in new colors, which was unprecedented for the BotCon customization class exclusive (and apparently came as a surprise to [[Fun Publications]]). During the class, the mold was assembled, painted and stickered by the enrollees. Between the two classes, there were 52 participants.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The exact brands and colors of paints utilized to paint this figure were:&lt;br /&gt;
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:-Polly Scale #F414296 Stainless Steel (face and hub caps)&lt;br /&gt;
:-Polly Scale #F505020 Red RLM23 (this color is discontinued from the manufacturer)&lt;br /&gt;
:-Model Master Acryl #4769 Flat White (base coat under RLM 23 on hood)&lt;br /&gt;
:-Model Master Acryl #4768 Flat Black (tires)&lt;br /&gt;
:-Model Master Acryl #4721 Insignia Yellow (side markers)&lt;br /&gt;
:-Model Master Acryl #4637 Semi-Gloss Clear&lt;br /&gt;
:-Model Master Acryl #4609 British Crimson (tail lights)&lt;br /&gt;
:-Model Master Acryl #4746 Medium Gray (base coat under RLM 23 on upper arms, under Stainless Steel on face and hubcaps)&lt;br /&gt;
:-Vallejo #72023 Electric Blue (gun tip) &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:In regards to the plastic mold changes, white remains white, but like the original &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; figure, the red and black colors are swapped. Clear green replaces the clear plastic used for the window and thighs. &lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure uses the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; [[Red Alert (G1)#Generations|Red Alert]] version of the mold, which includes two screw holes in the canopy (rather than one like &#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039; Alert or none like all other versions of this mold). The samples [[Shawn D. Tessmann|Shawn Tessmann]] had on display used the original version of the mold, and lacked the screw holes. Despite the mold change, the lightbar was not included. These holes replace the slots used to mount the rocket pack in robot mode. The rocket pack can still be mounted on the gun in robot mode and in car mode though. As an unintended result of having empty screw holes over the rocket pack sockets, Sideswipe can now mount his gun inside either screw hole on the roof of his car mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The unassembled figure was also given out to those who volunteered at BotCon 2010.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreOtoy-Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011) &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;31771&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;220&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Kreons&#039;&#039;: Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe&#039;s driver|Driver]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; Sideswipe can be built in either robot or G1-inspired car mode. His head sculpt is heavily based on [[#Universe (2008)|&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; Sideswipe]]&#039;s head design, but as a first for a Sideswipe toy with a primarily red body, the head is &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; colored black, but &#039;&#039;red&#039;&#039; like the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;-inspired BotCon 2010 customization class version&#039;s head ([[#Timelines|see above]]). He comes with two [[Kreon]]s: a Sideswipe based on the Generation 1 character and a generic driver.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Like many other Kre-O sets, his stock photography shows a different robot mode construction than the final product. The most noticeable examples are his lower legs which have a much less awkward construction in the stock photos than the final product. Whether this is the photographer taking creative liberty or if the set design changed is unknown. The stock photography also depicts the set as including the [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Red Alert]] Kreon in place of Sideswipe.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This set was also available in a [[Costco]]-exclusive two-pack with the [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Kre-O|Megatron]] kit, which was basically just the two packages shrinkwrapped together.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OSideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Sideswipe at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy UltimateVehiclePack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Ultimate Vehicle Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012) &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;A4583&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;279&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Kreons&#039;&#039;: Bluestreak, Jazz, Sideswipe&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Unchanged versions of Kreon Sideswipe and [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bluestreak]] were also included in the Ultimate Vehicle Pack, a bucket containing the [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#90pc|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#74pc|Bumblebee]], and [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Jazz]] sets.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kre-o-class-of-1984-sideswipe-kreon.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Kreon Class of 1984&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon figure set, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0090&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Voted&#039;&#039;: Prom King&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This version of Sideswipe features much more extensive toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He was only available in a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the &amp;quot;[[Kreon Class of 1984]]&amp;quot;. Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there &#039;&#039;was&#039;&#039; no remaining stock after the show.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OSideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Class of 1984 Sideswipe at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Masterpiece-MP12Lambor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Lamborghini-approved awesomeness!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Lambor&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[October 27]], [[2012]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Missile launcher, flare gun, two pile drivers (A), two pile drivers (B, Amazon.co.jp only)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
: &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; Lambor transforms into a licensed Lamborghini Countach LP500S. As with other figures in the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; line, he is intended to be an accurate representation of his [[Character model|cartoon model]], and even features a Lamborghini-supervised paint scheme, such as glossy red [[Paint operation|paint]] covering the &#039;&#039;entirety&#039;&#039; of his vehicle mode panels and robot shoulders, as well as various bits of black detailing to make it accurate to the real-life vehicle. Standing at around 6¼ inches (or 15.5 centimetres) from head to toe in robot mode, he is also in [[scale]] with MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|Optimus Prime]], and can fit inside [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|Prime&#039;s trailer]] in vehicle mode. In contrast to larger entries in this line, Lambor lacks [[die-cast]] parts, and his tires are cast in hard, non-rubberized plastic.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|left|thumb|The Amazon version&#039;s additional &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;cake slicers&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;screwdrivers&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; pile drivers.]]&lt;br /&gt;
: For accessories, he comes with his hand-held flare gun, and his non-firing missile launcher, which is jointed at the peg to allow it to pivot up and down, and can mount on either shoulder in robot mode. His launcher and gun can be combined and mounted on a self-covering peg-hole on his vehicle roof/robot back. He also comes with a pair of pile drivers, which can snap onto the ends of his forearms when either hand is flipped in, and are based on the blunt arm pistons he uses in &amp;quot;[[A Plague of Insecticons]]&amp;quot;. He is also compatible with the rocket pack included with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#35th|MP-44 Convoy]], as it belonged to Sideswipe in &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:If purchased in Japan through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon.com]], one additionally gets a different [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]] pair of pile drivers, which are based on the jackhammer-like pistons he uses in &amp;quot;[[Dinobot Island, Part 2]]&amp;quot;. If purchased in other Asian markets outside of Japan, a collector&#039;s coin is included instead. Both the coin and its wheel-shaped package identify him as Sideswipe instead of Lambor. In Malaysia, Lambor included both the additional Amazon.co.jp pile drivers and the coin. A reissue of the figure in September 2015 came with a different coin, coming in a package shaped like Sideswipe&#039;s chest/front hood.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/08/24/masterpiece-lambor-hasbro-asia-reissue-collectors-coin-300240&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This mold was redecoed and retooled to make MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]]. Lambor&#039;s version of the mold, with Alert&#039;s face, was then redecoed into MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/MPLambor/lambor.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Lambor at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Masterpiece-MP12G-G2Lambor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Lamborghini-approved awesomeness: Hardcore Edition!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Lambor G-2 Ver.&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[February 22]], [[2014]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-12G&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: MA68S Machine Gun, GZS-3 Grenade Launcher, Broad Sword, 2 &amp;quot;Spike Armor&amp;quot; wheels&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Like the original [[#Generation 2|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Sideswipe toy]], &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Lambor G-2 Ver. features mostly a straight-up swap of his red and black plastic and paint colors, resulting in a black body with red trim. His windows have been changed from translucent black to translucent red, his helmet is painted red, and he features a new, [[Derek Yaniger|Yaniger]]-licious snarling face with separately-painted [[Teeth|pearly whites]]. He comes with a [[sticker]] sheet that duplicates the original G2 toy&#039;s deco, as well as two comic-accurate &#039;&#039;Generaton 2&#039;&#039; Autobot symbol stickers of varying sizes. While the majority of the red car parts on the original Masterpiece figure are now black, portions of the robot mode that were previously red remain red. These areas include the back of his legs as well as portions of his torso.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Instead of his original weapons, Lambor comes with new accessories based on the weapons he wielded in the Marvel G2 comic. These include a handheld machine gun and grenade launcher, a pair of articulated, non-rolling spiked wheels that can mount on his shoulders, and a sword, all of which can combine and mount onto his roof. Sadly, he does &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; come with a bandolier to properly carry that sword on his back, which means the sword just kind-of loosely stows there according to the [[instructions]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:If purchased in Asian markets outside of Japan, a recolor of MP-12 Lambor&#039;s collector&#039;s coin is included. Among other minor differences, the coin is now colored silver, and its wheel-shaped package now features a &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Autobot symbol at the back in place of a Generation 1-type symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/MPG2Lambor/lambor.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Lambor G-2 Ver. at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP12-Lambor-TFExpo.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Less is more. A &#039;&#039;lot&#039;&#039; more.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Lambor&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[August 9]], [[2014]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Missile launcher, flare gun&lt;br /&gt;
:The first &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Lambor figure is reissued without any Autobot symbols (akin to his red &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; New Countach LP500S counterpart) , and released as a [[Transformers Expo]] 2014 exclusive, with the included customer-applied insignias.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP12Plus-Lambor-AnimeColor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I&#039;m the one who&#039;s &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; vain.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Lambor&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 25]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-12+&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Missile launcher, flare gun, three sets of pile drivers&lt;br /&gt;
:Issued to coincide with the release of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] and continuing the Masterpiece+ sideline, started with &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MasterpieceAnimeColor|Alert Anime Color Edition]], Lambor is a redeco and retool of Lambor in more anime accurate colors—including bright white paint on the thighs and the ridges by his head. His arms and feet remain a very light blue / off-white color to replicate the distinction in color his [[character model]] featured between the original toy&#039;s white plastic and vac-metallic silver parts. The Autobot symbol on his chest is larger. He now has MP-14 Alert&#039;s face in place of the original MP-12&#039;s face.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He comes with three sets of pile drivers, the two from the original MP-12, plus the third set originally included with [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Clampdown]], redecoed in grey, which is based on their appearance in &amp;quot;[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]&amp;quot;. The instructions also depict the Red Alert mold for the transformation steps.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:When purchased in Asian markets outside of Japan, &#039;&#039;yet another&#039;&#039; (number four for those keeping track at home) collector coin is included, cast in bright silver (as opposed to the brushed appearance of the G-2 coin), which also for the first time identifies him as &amp;quot;Lambor&amp;quot;. It comes mounted on a card similar to the original MP-12 and G-2 coins, however the wheel motif is based on the actual Countach wheel design, rather than the generic spoked wheel of its predecessors. Like the coin itself, the card identifies him as &amp;quot;Lambor.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/the-masterpiece-cards-coins-thread.819496/page-24#post-15270213&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:QTransformers Lambor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Lambor&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 26]], 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QT-05&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Q-Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Lambor transforms from [[super deformed]] Lamborghini Countach to cute little robot. He comes with a code for unlocking Sideswipe as a playable character in the &#039;&#039;[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]&#039;&#039; game.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This mold was retooled into &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; [[Red Alert (G1)#Q-Transformers|Alert]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe vs. Reflector&#039;&#039;&#039; (Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive 2-pack, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;[[2011]]&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;?)&lt;br /&gt;
:This figure would have been a either a retool or a straight redeco of 2008 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class Sideswipe, in a color scheme based on his 1993 &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy, but with a slightly different color and deco layout than the BotCon 2010 exclusive [[#Timelines|&#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; customization class figure]]. It would have either featured Sideswipe&#039;s regular head or a completely different, never-seen-before head sculpt. It was intended to be released as part of a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] [[exclusive]] two-pack with [[Reflector (G1)#Generations|Reflector]], a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#RTS|Reveal the Shield]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Perceptor]] that would have used that toy&#039;s alternate head sculpt. The intended deco sheets for the two figures were revealed by the unofficial [[Pete Sinclair|Pete]]&#039;s Robot Convention on Facebook in 2020, but later taken down at the request of Hasbro. Oddly, the deco sheet for Sideswipe alternatively depicts the figure with a never-seen-before head sculpt and with Sideswipe&#039;s regular head.&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Fall of Cybertron&#039;&#039;====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generations-toy FOCSideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|He peers into your &#039;&#039;soul&#039;&#039;. &#039;&#039;(Hasbro version pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generations-tg-10-sideswipe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He peers into your &#039;&#039;wallet&#039;&#039;. &#039;&#039;(TakaraTomy version pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1 / 011&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TG10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Battle cannon&amp;quot; (Hasbro &amp;amp; TakaraTomy), Pistol (TakaraTomy only)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|The Aligned Sideswipe toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Sideswipe in multiple continuities.}}&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the third wave of 2012 [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;]] Deluxe Class toys, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; Sideswipe is an extensive retool of &#039;&#039;Fall of Cybertron&#039;&#039; [[Jazz (WFC)#Generations|Jazz]], featuring a mostly new vehicle shell, as well as having a new robot head and weapon. His massive &amp;quot;battle cannon&amp;quot; is modeled after a [[Path Blaster]] from &#039;&#039;Fall of Cybertron&#039;&#039;, features [[5 mm post|5&amp;amp;nbsp;mm post]]s for the handle and on its side, has a spinning, [[Ratchet (mechanism)|ratcheting]] drum, and can extend its barrel. In an undocumented feature, the blaster can mount at an angle onto his vehicle rear, with the back of the blaster sliding into the spoiler. He features 5&amp;amp;nbsp;mm ports for his hands, on his forearms/rear vehicle sides, and on his vehicle roof.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: In [[robot mode]], he features a case of [[kibble#&amp;quot;Faux-parts&amp;quot;|faux parts]]: The centers of his feet are fake wheels (attached to the legs via ratchet joints) that are hidden in the rear section of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], while his real vehicle mode wheels end up on the sides of his chest (partially obscured by panels) and on his forearms.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: His [[stock photography]] depicts him with blue eyes, but the final product leaves his eyes the same black/dark gray color as his head. &#039;&#039;Creepy.&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The TakaraTomy version of the figure features a metallic red paint job on the entirety of the car and several other extensive detailing changes. The most notable of these include the metallic red paint, War for Cybertron style Autobot lighting effects all throughout the figure, maroon paint surrounding his striping, silver striping instead of white in car mode, metallic gray legs instead of white, and blue painted eyes instead of cold dead unpainted clear gray eyes. The TakaraTomy version also features the smaller pistol included with Jazz that was omitted from the Hasbro release.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The new shell parts involved in the conversion from Jazz have a design flaw. Similar to Jazz, Sideswipe&#039;s back consists of two parts connected via hinge joint that are intended to lock into place by pegging into the pelvis. Unlike Jazz however, Sideswipe&#039;s back parts do not swivel far enough to be capable of latching onto the pelvis, leaving the instructions impossible and his robot mode unstable.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Unsurprisingly, &#039;&#039;Fall of Cybertron&#039;&#039; Sideswipe was used for several depictions of Generation 1 Sideswipe. The TakaraTomy deco [[Sideswipe (G1)#Transformers: All Spark|appeared]] in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: All Spark]]&#039;&#039; manga series. This toy also serves as a rough stand-in for Sideswipe&#039;s body in &amp;quot;Season 1&amp;quot; of [[IDW Publishing]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; comic series.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]] was redesigned by [[Andrew Griffith]] in [[The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; #1]] based on [[:File:WFC Sideswipe.jpg|the game render]] from &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;Fall of Cybertron&#039;&#039;. Your mileage may vary on how fitting the toy is.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FOCSideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Sideswipe at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Alt-Modes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Alt-Modes-toy Sideswipe.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alt-Modes, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Collection&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Alt-Modes]]&#039;&#039; Sideswipe is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a car when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in the first and only case of the second series.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Cyber Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Cyber-Battalion-Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cyber Battalion, [[2018]])&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of a third wave of [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Cyber Battalion]] figures, Sideswipe is a heavy retool of Cyber Battalion [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Cyber Series|Prowl]], featuring a new head, chest, forearms, and feet. He can convert from robot to a car in 8 steps. He has a chunkier design and is intended for a younger audience, but despite that he has an excellent range of poseability.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was sold in the United States at Walgreens stores after debuting in Asian markets.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Siege&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:War-For-Cybertron-Siege-Deluxe-Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Futuristic sports car with a large window? [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rod]] hopes this is a pretool.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-S7&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;SG-04&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[February 23]], [[2019]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hidden message code&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;SUNSTREAKER&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;W-10 Photo-Pulser Proton Launcher,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;W-5 Gyro Blaster&amp;quot; (combines to form the &amp;quot;RR Gyrofuse Axleswitch Hyper-Blaster&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Gray]] (Hasbro)|[[Michael DiTullo]] (vehicle mode concept),&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{citesocial|quote=Squad goals. Some of my latest work for the Transformers War For Cybertron line. I&#039;m so excited this will be an animated series on Netflix! Can&#039;t wait to see these guys in action. #cardesign #toydesign #conceptart #conceptdesign|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20200331175244/https://twitter.com/Michael_DiTullo/status/1245034203583934464|name=Michael DiTullo|site=Twitter|year=2020|month=03|day=31|(defunct=)}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; [[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class figures, Sideswipe transforms from robot to Cybertronian car and back. He includes two weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]—the &amp;quot;W-10 Photo-Pulser Proton Launcher&amp;quot;, and the &amp;quot;W-5 Gyro Blaster&amp;quot; (which inspired a similar accessory for &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; [[Six-Gun#Generations|Sixgun]] and [[Cromar#Generations|Cromar]]). Both weapons can combine to form the &amp;quot;RR Gyrofuse Axleswitch Hyper-Blaster.&amp;quot; Due to the fact that there are two 5 mm ports on the W-5 blaster accessory, the W-10 can fit into both sides of the weapon. Sideswipe also features &amp;quot;battle damage&amp;quot; paint applications on his waist, shins, and feet, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate &amp;quot;Fire Blasts&amp;quot; from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He has a rather aggravating issue in that his instructions are rather unclear and may cause you to try bending the knees farther back than you should, resulting in a broken joint and floppy leg. Also, his hood-chest may have trouble pegging into place.&lt;br /&gt;
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:A jetpack intended for Sideswipe is sold separately as part of the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]&#039;&#039; [[Centurion droid#Toys|Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]] set.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ5hcMaGBlM Official conversion video at the TRANSFORMERS OFFICIAL YouTube channel]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Firestormer-Battle-Pack-G2-Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Three uses of the mold and still nothing? Hot Rod worries.... well, &#039;&#039;[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Studio Series|used to]]&#039;&#039; worry.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-S26&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hidden message code&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;GRANDRAIN&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;W-10 Photo-Pulser Proton Launcher,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;W-5 Gyro Blaster&amp;quot; (combines to form the &amp;quot;RR Gyrofuse Axleswitch Hyper-Blaster&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Covert Clone Sideswipe&amp;quot; is a redeco of the above mold in the colours of [[#Generation 2|his &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; iteration]], and unlike [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Timelines|most modern releases]] [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#G2Masterpiece|of the redeco]], he retains the Generation 1 insignia (accurate to the original &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy). Sideswipe was included in the &amp;quot;Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce&amp;quot; with [[Slamdance (G1)#Generations|Slamdance]] and the Battle Master [[Trenchfoot]]. As with the above figure, Covert Clone Sideswipe features battle damage, weapons, and hard points for &amp;quot;Fire Blasts&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:A preliminary name for this pack was &amp;quot;Firestormer Battle Pack&amp;quot;, which showed up in several online listings, and also on Hasbro shipping cases for the set. The set was an [[Amazon]] exclusive in North America, which also label the set as &amp;quot;Final Strike Figure Series: Part 1.&amp;quot; In Europe, it was &#039;&#039;supposed&#039;&#039; to be an Amazon exclusive as well, but was never actually stocked, although for some reason it was eventually stocked by &#039;&#039;third party sellers&#039;&#039;, in European packaging even.&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;[[Sideswipe (G2)|Covert Clone Sideswipe]]&amp;quot; is a clone of Generation 1 Sideswipe in the scope of &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039;,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.amazon.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-Generations-War-Cybertron-Siege/dp/B07NZ7W14Z &amp;quot;A clone of Sideswipe built for covert operations&amp;quot; Amazon listing]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; effectively giving the toy a characterization reminiscent of the &#039;&#039;Wings Universe&#039;&#039; Sideswipe clone with an appearance closer to the second-generation Sideswipe from the 2005 IDW continuity. Regardless, this toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as a new body for the original Sideswipe in a [[Volcanicus comic 2|&#039;&#039;Generations Selects Special Comic&#039;&#039; chapter]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WFCNetflixtoy-Autobot Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;I have something to ask of you.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-04&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[October 23]], 2020&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;W-10 Photo-Pulser Proton Launcher,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;W-5 Gyro Blaster&amp;quot; (combines to form the &amp;quot;RR Gyrofuse Axleswitch Hyper-Blaster&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Promoting the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; season of the [[Netflix]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; cartoon]], this redeco of &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Sideswipe slathers the Autobot in an &#039;&#039;extensive&#039;&#039; paint wash coating to represent accumulated grime and battle scars. In contrast to the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Sideswipe toy (and an oddity compared to most Sideswipe toys), the normally-red plastic components are actually grey and painted red to achieve the damaged look. This contained a portion of a cardstock background of [[Teletraan I]]. Sideswipe&#039;s part has tabs B and J, and slot C.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This release was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the U.S. and Canada, and general retail in Asian markets. He is also available in Japan as a [[TakaraTomy]] Mall exclusive.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Kingdom&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Deluxe Sideswipe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We&#039;re going to need our fingers AND our toes to keep track of this mold&#039;s uses.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe &amp;amp; Maximal Skywarp&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, [[2021]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-K42&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;KD EX-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[January 29]], [[2022]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Shoulder cannon, missile, blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist), [[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]&#039;&#039; Sideswipe is an extensive retool of his &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; toy, transforming into an unlicensed approximation of a Lamborghini Countach LP500S (though with some details closer to its predecessor, the LP400). His [[plastic|parts]] cast in red (primarily his vehicle mode parts) and roof/windshield are molded to closely resemble the earlier release of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]&#039;&#039; [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Sunstreaker]], even having molded notches to replicate Sunstreaker’s elbow cutouts. The missile, which is also cast in red, is a new sculpt, lacking the 5 mm post. The parts that are &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; cast in red (the wheels, shoulder cannon, and robot mode parts) remain the same. He also has the blaster first included with &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Red Alert, cast in black plastic but painted white. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The jet pack included with the &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; Deluxe Centurion Drone is still compatible with &#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; Sideswipe.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Revealed on [https://www.instagram.com/p/CPld9tRrYka/ #TransformersTuesday], Sideswipe was released with [[Skywarp (BW)#Generations|Maximal Skywarp]] as a part of the &amp;quot;Battle Across Time Collection&amp;quot;. Though similar to the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Final Strike Figure Series&amp;quot;, being exclusive multi-packs with package art that combines into a larger piece, the &amp;quot;Battle Across Time Collection&amp;quot; label is printed on the box. The two-pack is exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the US, and in the UK on Hasbro Pulse and several online retailers.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Being two Deluxe Class toys, Amazon priced the set at $44.99 USD, but Hasbro Pulse priced the set at $47.99 USD. Amazon later changed the price to match the other &amp;quot;Battle Across Time Collection&amp;quot; set at $52.99 USD, despite the other set being one [[Mirage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Deluxe]] and one [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Voyager]] and this set only containing two Deluxe Class toys. The Amazon price was eventually reduced to the Hasbro Pulse price. Sheesh!&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legacy-G2-Sideswipe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;quot;Excuse me, lady, I seem to be having a &#039;&#039;wee&#039;&#039; bit of an [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|identity crisis]].&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;G2 Universe Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2023]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Shoulder cannon, missile, blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.instagram.com/p/C9gQW_-MAn4/ Design notes] on G2 Universe Sideswipe from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy#Evolution|Legacy: Evolution]]&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Toxitron Collection&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;G2 Universe Sideswipe&amp;quot; is a redeco of the above &#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; Sideswipe, based on the conceptual &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; yellow &amp;amp; teal deco (see &amp;quot;[[#Notes|Notes]]&amp;quot; below). Interestingly enough, he uses Red Alert’s head, and his instructions even include the latter&#039;s light bar in the images shown transforming it.&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Toxitron Collection&#039;&#039; Sideswipe includes the same [[for safety reasons|safety]]-modified missile that was also included with the concurrently released &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]&#039;&#039; [[Sideswipe (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Sideswipe]]. (Since the &#039;&#039;Shattered Glass Collection&#039;&#039; set&#039;s manufacturing date stamps place it before the &#039;&#039;Toxitron Collection&#039;&#039; figure, we consider it the first use of the modified missile.)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Sideswipe and [[Dead End (G1)#Toxitron|Dead End]] were packed at only one each per case of eight toys, and as such ended up being highly picked-over compared to the other three Deluxes, which were all at two per case.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The &#039;&#039;Toxitron Collection&#039;&#039; was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.instagram.com/p/C9gQW_-MAn4/ Designer commentary on G2 Universe Sideswipe from Mark Maher on Instagram]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SS_GE_DEV_Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;So they&#039;re finally getting there! (Also, has anyone seen my swords?)&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2025]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Game&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers: Devastation&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: shoulder cannon, missile, blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Studio Series]]&#039;&#039; Sideswipe is a repaint of the above &#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; toy, transforming into an unlicensed approximation of a Lamborghini Countach LP500S, but with a deco based on his appearance in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Devastation]]&#039;&#039;. His windshield is cast in solid red plastic with paint operations to emulate the game&#039;s cel-shaded artwork, along with a newly painted bumper, front lights, and tail lights. His feet, blaster, and the base of the missile have been painted silver.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He was released as part of the [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] &amp;quot;MTMTE Collection&amp;quot; and was made available for pre-order on [[June 6]], 2025, with a portion of the run also sold through [[Hasbro Pulse]]. His box art uses Red Alert&#039;s model (note the different horns).&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Transformers Gum&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Lambor&#039;&#039;&#039; (1985, 1997)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; rocket launcher&lt;br /&gt;
:Essentially a downsized version of the original Sideswipe toy, the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Gum]]&#039;&#039; Lambor kit is sculpted from black, red, and grey plastic, features stickers rather than paint applications for details, and came with a stick of gum.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This kit was reissued in 1997 by might-or-might-not-be official Transformers licensee [[ToonTown]] in [[South Korea]] (possibly, in a 2-pack with a reissue of &#039;&#039;Transformers Gum&#039;&#039; [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Transformers Gum|Starscream]] &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://fuwakudou.web.fc2.com/prisoners06.html One source] mentions obtaining two boxes of the ToonTown &#039;&#039;Transformers Gum&#039;&#039; releases with each containing two kits - the one numbered #1 featuring Optimus Prime and Soundwave and the one numbered #2 featuring Sideswipe and Starscream - but considering that none of the other (albeit admittedly very few) sources that discuss these kits mention a similar arrangement, it is possible that this was either a packing mistake or simply already-opened boxes being sold on the secondary market with two loose kits stuffed into them (the article does not specify whether or not the boxes they obtained were sealed, although they do look new-ish in the provided pictures). Still, considering how very little information exists regarding these releases in general, it will nonetheless be noted here that these kits &#039;&#039;might&#039;&#039; have been released as 2-packs at some point.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;), looking mostly identical save for a set of cheaper-looking paper decals.&lt;br /&gt;
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===LALA===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (1997)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by [[ToonTown]] licensee LALA, this eraser also doubles as a small simple model kit, with his large colored bits being the &amp;quot;eraser&amp;quot; portion and the remainder of the toy being constituted of grey plastic parts that are assembled together. He transforms from robot to vehicle and back by [[Partformer|partforming]] his individual components.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Although the promotional material for these releases feature his eraser bits in pink, it is possible that he might have also been released in bright green, as other LILA erasers that also show up as pink in promotional images have been found with this color instead.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Decoy===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Decoy Sideswipe.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Don&#039;t swipe me on your writings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Cybertron Hero Collection 22&#039;&#039;&#039; (Box set, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Collection No. 1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: The [[Decoy]] &amp;quot;Swipe&amp;quot; was first available in Japan as part of a big 22-pack of Autobot &#039;&#039;keshigomu&#039;&#039; rubber mini-figures. In this set (and all subsequent releases of this mold in Japan), Swipe has a number carved into his back that is the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]] ratings; this was for use in the various games (sold separately) that could be played with the figurines.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This set also included [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Decoy|Blaster]], [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Decoy|Bluestreak]], [[Brawn (G1)#Decoy|Brawn]], [[Grapple (G1)#Decoy|Grapple]], [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Decoy|Hoist]], [[Hound (G1)/toys#Decoy|Hound]], [[Huffer (G1)#Decoy|Huffer]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Decoy|Ironhide]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Decoy|Jazz]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Decoy|Mirage]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Decoy|Optimus Prime]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Decoy|Ratchet]], [[Red Alert (G1)#Decoy|Red Alert]], [[Skids (G1)#Decoy|Skids]], [[Smokescreen (G1)#Decoy|Smokescreen]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Decoy|Sunstreaker]], [[Swoop (G1)#Decoy|Swoop]], [[Tracks (G1)#Decoy|Tracks]], [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Decoy|Wheeljack]], and [[Windcharger (G1)#Decoy|Windcharger]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Swipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Gashapon keshi, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
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: All fifty-three of the Transformers &#039;&#039;keshi&#039;&#039; were also available individually in Japan through &amp;quot;gashapon&amp;quot; capsule machines (presumably in Takara&#039;s own &amp;quot;[[Gacha]]&amp;quot;-branded machines), in a variety of different colors including red, blue, yellow, green, orange, sky blue, pink, tan and white. Given the random nature of their purchase and comparative paucity on the secondary market, we can&#039;t say with certainty that every one of the fifty-three figures was available in every single one of the different colors... but, hey, this &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; Japan we&#039;re talking about, so chances are pretty good they were.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Hero Keshigomu Mini Mini Collection&#039;&#039;&#039; (Box set, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Scramble Gun Set Part.1&#039;&#039;&#039; (Box set, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Scramble Gun Set Part.2&#039;&#039;&#039; (Box set, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Water Gun Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (Box set, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
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: Takara subsidary [[Seven]] used the &#039;&#039;keshi&#039;&#039; molds, now in a uniform peachy color, as randomized filler in [[Seven#Decoys|a number of different sets]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Throttlebots&#039;&#039;&#039; (1986)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Aerialbots&#039;&#039;&#039; (1986)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Protectobots&#039;&#039;&#039; (1986)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Technobots&#039;&#039;&#039; (1986)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Decoy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;18&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: In Hasbro&#039;s markets, red Decoy Sideswipe was available randomly-packed onto special releases of the [[Throttlebot#Toys|Throttlebots]] and the carded [[Aerialbot (G1)#Toys|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)#Toys|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)#Toys|Technobots]]. This version does have one small but significant difference from the Takara versions: the number sculpted into his back side is a simple checklist number (&amp;quot;18&amp;quot; in this case), not his Tech Spec total.&lt;br /&gt;
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::&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Sideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Decoy Sideswipe at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;MyClone&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MYCLONE SIDESWIPE AS5-5.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (MyClone, [[2003]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;MTF014&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: stand&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Abiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:A &amp;quot;[[super deformed]]&amp;quot; mini-figure of Sideswipe was created as part of the second wave of [[MyClone]] Transformers in Japan. These toys could be disassembled and their parts mixed-and-matched thanks to a generic base body.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TitaniumRM Side Swipe.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Sideswipe turns small a lot.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Side Swipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Robot Master, [[2006]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Engine blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Titanium Series]]&#039;&#039; Side Swipe is based upon Sideswipe&#039;s &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; toy. Constructed partially of die cast metal, Side Swipe has limited articulation located in his shoulders and neck. He comes with a removable engine blaster and an Autobot symbol display stand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This mold was going to be redecoed as &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; Sunstreaker, but that release was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitSideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Titanium Side Swipe at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Attacktix&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Sideswipe-atx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|&amp;quot;Tread softly and carry a big gun&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Booster, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2007&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Attacktix]]&#039;&#039; Sideswipe was to be a missile-firing &amp;quot;blaster&amp;quot; style playing piece, presumably part of a third wave of &amp;quot;Booster&amp;quot; packs. He was revealed at the [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] &amp;quot;Celebration IV&amp;quot; convention alongside many other &#039;&#039;Attacktix&#039;&#039; pieces that would [[unreleased toy|ultimately never see release]].&lt;br /&gt;
{{canceledattacktix}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Loyal Subjects&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubtoys}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects 3-Pack}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobots 3-Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubtoys}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Gamestop}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Gamestop exclusive, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubtoys}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Figure Collection&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Transformers-Figure-Collection-Sideswipe-Decoy.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Lambor&#039;&#039;&#039; (01–2016)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Standing 42mm tall, &#039;&#039;Transformers Figure Collection&#039;&#039; Lambor is a non-poseable soft-rubber figure based on the previously released [[Decoy]] figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Trading Card Game&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Private-Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Private Sideswipe, Infantry-Soldier&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;UT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T20/T48&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;8&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Private Sideswipe, Infantry-Soldier is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The card&#039;s artwork is based on the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; Sideswipe toy, with the Bot Mode artwork being reused from the toy&#039;s packaging art, and with original Alt Mode artwork (line-art by [[Dan Khanna]], colors by [[Alex Tarca]]).&lt;br /&gt;
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===Eaglemoss===&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2021&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Sideswipe was slated to be one of the Pawn pieces on the Autobot side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Digital Pop!}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Funko Pop!#Digital Pop! NFTs|Digital &#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039;]], 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Monochrome:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Common&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Static:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Common&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Glowing:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Uncommon&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Chrome:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Rare&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Original:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Legendary&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:{{W|Non-fungible token|NFT}}s depicting Sideswipe in the Funko style. The Legendary variant could be redeemed for a chance to get a physical version, but only 1,550 were minted.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;gallery heights=200&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_SIDESWIPE_MONOCHROME.gif&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_SIDESWIPE_STATIC.gif&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_UNCOMMON_SIDESWIPE_GLOW.gif&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_RARE_SIDESWIPE_REDCHROME.gif&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_LEGENDARY_SIDESWIPE_ORIGINAL.gif|The only thing getting swiped here is your wallet.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|PopDigital}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Funko Pop Digital Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|200px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;46&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the &#039;&#039;Pop! Digital&#039;&#039; segment, Sideswipe is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy. It could only be acquired by redeeming the Legendary NFT above.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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===Jada Toys===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsG1-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Series 1 18-pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (4&amp;amp;nbsp;cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], &#039;&#039;Nano Metalfigs&#039;&#039; Sideswipe is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded holding his blaster. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|Nano Hollywood Rides}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe / &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;Jazz&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; Hot Rod / Jetfire&#039;&#039;&#039; (1.65&amp;quot; Die Cast Vehicle 3-pack, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2020, 2022&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Nano Hollywood Rides&#039;&#039; Sideswipe is a small non-transforming die-cast licensed Lamborghini Countach measuring approximately 1.65 inches long.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He was originally announced in 2020 as part of a 3-pack alongside [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Nano Hollywood Rides|Jazz]] and [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Jada Toys|Jetfire]], but the pack got delayed and by 2022 Jazz got replaced by [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Nano Hollywood Rides|Hot Rod]]. As of 2023, however, it&#039;s unclear if the pack will ever get to see an official release in any form.&lt;br /&gt;
{{uncertaintoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Character Card&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers Character Card Ultra Magnus and Sideswipe.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Lambor &amp;amp; Ultra Magnus Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[August 29]], [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;27 &amp;amp; 28&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the fourth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039; series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of &amp;quot;Lambor&amp;quot; and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[[Source:Transformers Character Card#27|Translation of Sideswipe&#039;s Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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===Blokees===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Galaxy Version}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:GV03-The-Autobot-Run Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66|I may not transform, but I still pack a punch!]] &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Galaxy Version, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Version 03 - The Autobot Run&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), Blaster, shoulder-mounted missle launcher, spare peg-and-ball piece, black 4-stud stand, 1 pair of Autobot/Decepticon symbols&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the Third Wave of Blokees&#039; Galaxy Version line of blind boxes, this Sideswipe is a four-inch-tall, articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Lamborghini. Like many other Blokee figures, Sideswipe uses a &amp;quot;Standard Body&amp;quot; as a skeleton, in which pieces are attached to make them look like different characters.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Like many other Blokees figures, Sideswipe includes a stand with four studs that he can connect to for posing via four studs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:His torso includes a specific peg just for the missle launcher, making it so it cannot be taken off without leaving a very awkward-looking piece of plastic in it&#039;s stead.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|Shining Version}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SV02-Shining-1985 Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66|Jet-Judo makes a swift return in the big 2024!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Shining Version, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Shining Version 02 - Shining 1985&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), Blaster, shoulder-mounted missle launcher, jetpack, spare peg-and-ball piece, yellow 2-stud stand, 1 pair of Autobot/Decepticon symbols&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the Second Wave of Blokees&#039; Shining Version line of blind boxes, this Sideswipe is a retool and slight redeco of the above Galaxy figure, acquiring a brand new torso and chest print, completely new leg stickers, silver faceplates, optics-head piece cast in transparent blue plastic, and a jetpack on top of the accessories included with the original figure. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Like all the Shining Version kits, he features a new LED torso frame that emits a blue light to shine through the optics if shaken (or flicked/tapped). Similarly, his stand is the usual shining version (new bigger shape, bright yellow plastic and possesses 2 studs).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;fire&#039; accessories for his jetpack are just two blaster effects reused from previous Blokees&#039; figures.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|X Yearly}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:2025-The-Golden-Lagoon·Defence-Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Clearly, our Hasbro overlords have got a favourite [[Sunstreaker_(G1)|twin]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (X Yearly, 2025)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;2025 - The Golden Lagoon · Defence&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), Blaster, shoulder-mounted missle launcher, jetpack, spare peg-and-ball piece, yellow 2-stud stand, 1 copy of Autobot/Decepticon symbols(everything cast in gold), energon cube&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the Golden Lagoon-based 2025 Yearly Box Set, this kit of Sideswipe is a redeco of the Shining Version kit, with its optics-head piece molded in translucent plastic, and the body painted a shiny Electrum-based gold paint and plastic, with some accessories (like the arm guards) being cast yellow underneath the gold paint. Like the Shining Version kits, he features a new LED torso frame that emits a (very bright) golden light to shine through the neck and optics if shaken (or flicked/tapped).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The figure includes a golden back piece meant to peg in whenever the jetpack isn&#039;t used. The included blaster effect accessory is made out of two smaller pieces and is a new mold, unrelated to the &#039;fire&#039; accessories for the jetpack. The base plate uses the same mold as the Shining version, cast in transparent yellow plastic. There&#039;s three accessories for the base plate, two &#039;explosion&#039; effect pieces and a thin printed plastic sheet to cover it, which the &#039;explosions&#039; also keep in place.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As with the rest of the X Yearly edition figures, Sideswipe suffers from a case of Gold Plastic Syndrome, as his molded gold hinge joints can potentially snap off due to the swirly plastic.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This special edition box set included gold redecoes of [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/merchandise#Exclusive_Yearly_Version|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee_(G1)/merchandise#Exclusive_Yearly_Version|Bumblebee]], [[Beachcomber_(G1)#Exclusive_Yearly_Version|Beachcomber]], [[Megatron_(G1)/merchandise#Blokees|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave_(G1)/merchandise#Blokees|Soundwave]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Threezero===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MDLX-Sideswipe-Overview.jpg|thumb|upright]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe&#039;&#039;&#039; (MDLX, Q2 2024)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; shoulder launcher, laser blaster, three pairs of hands (closed, open, gun-holding), one Piston A, one Piston B&lt;br /&gt;
:Set to be [[Threezero]]&#039;s sixth new mold for its MDLX line, this Sideswipe is an original design taking inspiration from the original cartoon but with the aesthetics in the vein of the live-action movies. Sideswipe is a smaller scaled non-transforming action figure in the vein of contemporary collector-oriented lines like Figma and S.H. Figuarts. Like those lines, the figure is extremely well-articulated and detailed, and features interchangeable accessories. He comes with the standard assortment of hands (closed fist, relaxed open, and gun-holding) plus one of each piston (one based on &amp;quot;[[A Plague of Insecticons]]&amp;quot;, the other on &amp;quot;[[Dinobot Island, Part 2]]&amp;quot;). Weaponry includes an articulated shoulder launcher and rifle based off the one with his original toy.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Sideswipe was [https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/03/11/tfcon-la-2023-dealer-room-round-up-reveals-477379 revealed as a grayscale prototype] at TFCon LA 2023.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.threezerohk.com/product/mdlx-sideswipe/ More information on MDLX Sideswipe at Threezero&#039;s website]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{comingsoontoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2-boxart-Sideswipe-unreleased.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*During the 1990s, another company held the &amp;quot;Sideswipe&amp;quot; [[trademark]] in the &amp;quot;toys&amp;quot; field, even though Hasbro still released two toys using that name as part of the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]] line (it&#039;s unclear if this resulted in any legal repercussions for Hasbro). When Hasbro finally managed to reclaim the name for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; line]], the name was now rendered as &amp;quot;[[Side Swipe (RID 2001)|Side Swipe]]&amp;quot;, in two words, for whatever reason. The next two toys to spell &amp;quot;Sideswipe&amp;quot; as one word again were the [[OTFCC 2003]] [[exclusive]]&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;otfccsideswipe&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/exclusives/sideswipe/485/ OTFCC 2003 Sideswipe], named &amp;quot;Sideswipe&amp;quot; on his own packaging.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]&#039;&#039; [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Super-Con]].&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;armadasideswipe1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/toys/Armada/Autobots/Side+Swipe/side1.jpg.html &#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; Side Swipe in original packaging], named &amp;quot;Sideswipe&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; However, the OTFCC figure was referred to as &amp;quot;Side Swipe&amp;quot; when featured as a [[cross-sell]] on the packaging for the OTFCC 2003 [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]]/[[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] two-pack,&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;otfccvipersisters&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/exclusives/shadow-striker/483/1/10/ Cross-sell on the OTFCC 2003 Shadow Striker/Roulette two-pack&#039;s packaging], identifying Sideswipe as &amp;quot;Side Swipe&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; whereas the &amp;quot;[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Unicron Battles]]-style packaging redesign for the &#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; figure saw the name changed to &amp;quot;Side Swipe&amp;quot; on the name insert as well.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;armadasideswipe2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.shmax.com/product_details/835/sideswipe_with_nightbeat &#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; Side Swipe in &amp;quot;Unicron Battles&amp;quot; packaging], named &amp;quot;Side Swipe&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Hasbro &#039;&#039;finally&#039;&#039; decided to re-file the name &amp;quot;Sideswipe&amp;quot; (as one word) as a trademark in 2008, presumably because a [[Sideswipe (Movie)|character]] in the upcoming movie &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]&#039;&#039; and the accompanying [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|toy line]] was going to sport that name, and Hasbro were using that as an opportunity to re-introduce the spelling of the name as one word. As a result, the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toy was the first toy to &amp;quot;properly&amp;quot; sport the name &amp;quot;Sideswipe&amp;quot; as one word. Oddly enough, in 2012, Hasbro re-filed &amp;quot;Side Swipe&amp;quot;, along with several other old trademarks.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;swipe2012&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys-products-30/latest-hasbro-transformers-trademarks-tow-line-armorhide-rollbar-side-swipe-175521/ Hasbro re-files old trademarks]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Fun Publications]] considered making a &#039;&#039;[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039; Sideswipe (as a straight redeco of &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class [[Breakdown (G1)#Combiner Wars|Breakdown]]), but ultimately shelved this idea in favor of other products.&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{reflist|2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Action Masters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Alternators Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Amazon exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Attacktix]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Convention exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Customization class toys]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Decoys]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:E-HOBBY exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kreons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Legacy Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Masterpiece]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:MyClone]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Q-Transformers characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:TakaraTomy Mall exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Titanium Series]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Timelines characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Transformers Character Card Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:United Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Autobots]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; is a bit of a shill.&lt;br /&gt;
==Stamp Bot==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:OptimusPrime-StampBot-1984.JPG|thumb|Truck stamp is cool!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (1984) &lt;br /&gt;
:Made by [[HG Toys]], Stamp Bot Optimus Prime is a small, non-poseable figurine of Optimus Prime based on his toy with a rubber stamp on the base, and a cap with a felt &amp;quot;floor&amp;quot; that was soaked in ink. The stamp made an image of Optimus Prime&#039;s cab mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Knitting Pattern==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers-knitting-pattern.JPG|thumb|Here to transform your sweater into something that will get your ass kicked.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Wendy DK 3015&#039;&#039;&#039; (1986)&lt;br /&gt;
: Produced by U.K. company [[Wendy DK]] and designed by [[Joy Gammon]], this pamphlet contained patterns for two &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;-themed sweaters, one featuring Optimus Prime in robot mode, one featuring Optimus Prime in vehicle mode. The patterns were sized as Children&#039;s Large, so you&#039;re going to have to upscale it quite a bit if you want your &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;girlfriend&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; mom to knit you one.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Oral Care Station==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Oral Care Station&#039;&#039;&#039; (1984/85?)&lt;br /&gt;
:An electric toothbrush in the likeness of Optimus Prime. A battery-operated feature causes the toothbrush (attached at Prime&#039;s left wrist) to move back and forth. The set also included a cup for [[water]], an extra brush head, and a stand to hold the various accoutrements.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.flickr.com/photos/14985789@N07/3207711517/?rb=1 Image at Flickr.com]&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://fredsworkshop.com/oral.html Images of the Oral Care Station in-box at FredsWorkshop.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==The Transformers Cookie Jar==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;The Transformers Cookie Jar&#039;&#039;&#039; (1984?)&lt;br /&gt;
:A ceramic cookie jar in the likeness of Optimus Prime&#039;s head. The top of Prime&#039;s head lifts off for the storage of delicious baked goods or Energon or what-have-you. The cookie jar was manufactured by [[Great American Housewares]] under license from [[Hasbro]].&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/179468-optimus-prime-cookie-jar-price-check.html Images of The Transformers Cookie Jar at TFW2005]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Transformers Milk Caramel==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tfcaramel optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Note: Do not eat! ... the candy. The toys taste better.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (1985)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:A small soft-rubber figurine (known as a &#039;&#039;keshigomu&#039;&#039; in Japan) of Optimus Prime was released as part of [[Kabaya]]&#039;s line of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]&#039;&#039; [[candy toy]]s. Like all the figures from the 1985 range, Prime came blindpacked, and was available in a variety of colors including white, blue, yellow, green and orange. As the name of the series suggests, he came with a piece of caramel candy. &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (1985)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:A second Optimus Prime &#039;&#039;keshigomu&#039;&#039; was included in the second wave of &#039;&#039;Milk Caramel&#039;&#039; figures, sporting some broader proportions and more toy-based design cues like visible wheels, holding its gun in its left hand, rather than its right. This figure was available in red, yellow and blue variations; a baffling variant is known to exist with a &#039;&#039;Decepticon&#039;&#039; symbol on its left shoulder!&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (1985)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The second &#039;&#039;Milk Caramel&#039;&#039; wave also contained a third Optimus Prime figure, largely identical to the second, except with its gun in its right hand, and holding its left arm aloft. Again, this figure was available in red, yellow and blue variations.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Transformers Choco==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tfchoco optimusprime.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (1985)&lt;br /&gt;
:A small solid-color snap-together model kit of Optimus Prime was released by Kabaya as part of their &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Choco]]&#039;&#039; line, coming packaged with small chocolate candies similar to [[M&amp;amp;M&#039;s]] called &amp;quot;Chocolate Dots&amp;quot;. The kit can transform from robot to vehicle mode, though this version of Prime doesn&#039;t have any hands.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (1985)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two fists&lt;br /&gt;
:A second &#039;&#039;Choco&#039;&#039; version of Prime was upsized from the first a little, and was given a pair of removable fists, the right one clutching Prime&#039;s [[ion blaster]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Transformers Gum==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tfgum optimusprime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (1985, 1997)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two fists, ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:In addition to the small &#039;&#039;Choco&#039;&#039; model kit, Kabaya also released a larger version of Prime under their &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Gum]]&#039;&#039; line. Essentially a downsized version of the original Prime toy (sans trailer), the kit is sculpted from black, red, and grey plastic, features stickers rather than paint applications for details, and came with a stick of gum.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This kit was reissued in 1997 by might-or-might-not-be official Transformers licensee [[ToonTown]] in [[South Korea]] (possibly, in a 2-pack with a reissue of &#039;&#039;Transformers Gum&#039;&#039; [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Transformers Gum|Soundwave]] &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://fuwakudou.web.fc2.com/prisoners06.html One source] mentions obtaining two boxes of the ToonTown &#039;&#039;Transformers Gum&#039;&#039; releases with each containing two kits - the one numbered #1 featuring Optimus Prime and Soundwave and the one numbered #2 featuring Sideswipe and Starscream - but considering that none of the other (albeit admittedly very few) sources that discuss these kits mention a similar arrangement, it is possible that this was either a packing mistake or simply already-opened boxes being sold on the secondary market with two loose kits stuffed into them (the article does not specify whether or not the boxes they obtained were sealed, although they do look new-ish in the provided pictures). Still, considering how very little information exists regarding these releases in general, it will nonetheless be noted here that these kits &#039;&#039;might&#039;&#039; have been released as 2-packs at some point.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;), looking mostly identical save for a set of cheaper-looking paper decals. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Tfgum2010 g1prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My limbs need to be horribly mutilated and rearranged to change forms!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:The first wave of 2010&#039;s revival of the &#039;&#039;Transformers Gum&#039;&#039; series served up a double dose of Prime, beginning with this new model kit of the original Generation 1 version of the character. Sculpted from white, red, and blue plastic, the kit features a positively &#039;&#039;ungodly&#039;&#039; amount of stickers to make it look presentable and comes with Prime&#039;s traditional ion blaster weapon, which stores on the rear of his cab in vehicle mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In terms of transformation, Convoy partially [[partformer|partforms]], as the forearms are needed to be removed and attach it back during conversion.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Tfgum2010 henkei prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So do mine!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/laser cannon&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Naoto Tsushima]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:The second Prime figure in the 2010 &#039;&#039;Gum&#039;&#039; line was this kit of his &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039;/&#039;&#039;[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (franchise)|Henkei! Henkei!]]&#039;&#039; body. As with the Generation 1 model, this figure is made from white, red and blue plastic and uses &#039;&#039;lots&#039;&#039; of stickers. It comes with the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039;&#039; figure&#039;s transforming smokestack/laser cannon weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Much like his aforementioned G1 self, his arms also need to be partformed into robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Tfgum2014_g1starconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|But not mine!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Star Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Cannon, Roller/ treads, car mode Hot Rodimus &lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the 8th wave of Kabaya&#039;s 2009 series of standard model kits, Star Convoy is a snap-together model kit that can transform into a futuristic big rig. Like the full-sized Star Convoy toy, this model kit can assume a battle station mode and also includes a diminutive and non-transformable Hot Rodimus in car mode that can interact with the base mode ramps. Like most other Kabaya model kits, Star Convoy has no paint applications and relies on stickers for added details.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Owing to the original toy&#039;s simple engineering, Star Convoy does not require any disassembly to transform into robot mode, making him one of the few non-partforming Kabaya figures. He does, however, need to have his Microcarrier wheel base detached (which was also an option on the original toy) to fully access a significant improvement over his older self: some newly-added leg articulation! The Microcarrier also doubles as a shield that can be attached to the robot&#039;s left arm.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Hero Set==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (1985)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
:A large &#039;&#039;keshigomu&#039;&#039; of Optimus Prime was produced by TakaraTomy licensee [[Maruka Toys]]. Packaged on a blister card, the static, unposeable Prime figure came with a removable laser rifle, and featured a few small stickers for colour and detail. Maruka also produced a Megatron figure in the same scale, and both Prime and he were available in red, yellow or green.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Decoy==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Decoy optimus prime.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Cybertron Hero Collection 22&#039;&#039;&#039; (multi-pack, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Defeat Trypticon Strategy Game&#039;&#039;&#039; (board game, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus Prime was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;keshigomu&#039;&#039; figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Prime was molded in soft red rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Prime was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, as a playing piece in the Defeat Trypticon Strategy Game, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (1987)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Checklist number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;31&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The Prime figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the &amp;quot;[[Decoy]]&amp;quot; promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple &amp;quot;checklist&amp;quot; number (31, in Prime&#039;s case). Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Decoy Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Vinyl figurine==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Optimus Prime Vinyl Figure set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Vinyl Prime leads his decoys into battle [[Action Master|before the great storm]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Scramble Gun Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (1986)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Part.1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus Prime was one of several characters released by [[Seven]] and Takara as large vinyl figurines in a variety of different novelty sets. Prime came packaged with a roleplay pistol (the titular &amp;quot;Scramble Gun&amp;quot;), an Autobot badge, and four randomly assigned peach-colored decoy figures. In [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Vinyl figurine|&amp;quot;Part.2&amp;quot;]] of the set Prime is replaced by a vinyl Ultra Magnus.{{-}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Gold Convoy Trophy==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Gold Convoy Trophy.jpg|thumb|Thou will worship this golden convoy. Or Perish!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (trophy, 1988)&lt;br /&gt;
:A gold chrome trophy in the likeness of Optimus Prime was given as an award to an unknown number of distinguished [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] employees and as a [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] (alongside the [[Chromedome (G1)|Silver Chromedome Trophy]]) in [[TV Magazine]] in 1988. The two different releases have different plaques but appear to be otherwise identical. If you&#039;re an Optimus Prime merchandise completist, good bloody luck finding this one.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Vehicle Play Tent==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Vehicleplaytent.jpg|thumb|Both a big truck &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; a series of tubes.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;ERO&#039;&#039;&#039; (1984?)&lt;br /&gt;
:The Vehicle Play Tent was part of the deluge of Transformers merchandise in the 80s. The tent was constructed by means of a series of plastic tubes that fit into sockets on corner pieces (similar to the &amp;quot;k&#039;nex&amp;quot; building system that arrived a few years later), then a vinyl cover was slipped over this PVC skeleton to make the tent.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Dairy Queen promotion, 1994)&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:DairyQueen Optimus.jpg|thumb|Rare, in a raw chicken sort of way.]]&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in Dairy Queen&#039;s &#039;Kid&#039;s Pick-Nic!&#039; meals in 1994, this hunk of red and blue plastic is the first known Optimus Prime kids&#039; meal toy and also probably the worst, sporting no transformation and zero articulation of any sort, with an included sticker sheet for detailing that doesn&#039;t particularly resemble any iteration of the character.&lt;br /&gt;
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:These can be pretty hard to find, owing to their limited distribution compared to the average fast food promotion. Being pretty forgettable as toys probably didn&#039;t help either, if we&#039;re being honest.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Inflatable Bop Bag&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:OptimusPrime_G2_Inflatable_Bop_Bag.jpg|thumb|At last, merchandise for Decepticons!]]&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in 1993 by Kid Dimension, a subsidiary of Hasbro,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/hasbro-inc-history/]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; this 3 foot tall Inflatable Bop Bag featured the likeness of Optimus Prime above the Transformers Generation 2 logo. Supposedly to encourage kids to punch out Optimus Prime?&lt;br /&gt;
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===ToonTown===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Midam-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Maybe a licensed product, maybe a bootleg. Maybe it&#039;s in our definition of &amp;quot;toy,&amp;quot; maybe it&#039;s &amp;quot;merchandise.&amp;quot; ToonTown needs a {{w|Eddie Valiant|detective}}!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Model kit, 1997)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Blaster, left &amp;amp; right fists&lt;br /&gt;
: Notoriously odd [[South Korea]]n company [[ToonTown]] licensed the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; brand to model kit manufacturer Midam Industry, which in turn put out this surprisingly detailed and robust kit of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure.  It is fully transformable and about 3/4ths the size of the original toy. He does not feature his trailer, and his weapon design is substantially different from either of his classic blasters.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Three color morphs have been found so far: original red arms and torso with blue head and legs, a mirrored version with red head and legs and a blue torso and arms, and one with all the aforementioned parts in blue.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Reviews for a [https://m.blog.naver.com/eoiipp/130144214329 &amp;quot;standard&amp;quot;-colored Midam Optimus kit], an [https://blog.naver.com/parang16/20041871808 &amp;quot;inverted&amp;quot;-colored Midam Optimus kit], and an [https://blog.naver.com/nckim/70101680088 all-blue-colored Midam Optimus kit] on blog.naver.com&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; This suggests that the colors which make up the two batch of parts might be randomized between blue and red, and as such; an as-of-now undocumented all-red version might also exist. All of his versions also have their chrome parts painted in metallic gold, a common oddity across ToonTown Primes as seen in the previous LALA figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The figure comes with a batch of rather weird stickers, with text on his license plate and the sides of his truck mode that refers to him as &amp;quot;[[gbwiki:Dump Robo|Dump Robo]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:LALA-PrimePencilCase.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Pope Leo XIV might have been selected on the &lt;br /&gt;
day that this image was uploaded, but pencil case Optimus might be the holiest thing that I&#039;ve seen all day, hahaha... I&#039;m going to hell, aren&#039;t I?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;LALA Pencil Case&#039;&#039;&#039; (1997)&lt;br /&gt;
:Possibly one of the most majestically quirky pieces of merchandise to have graced any Transformers character ever, this incredible pencil case from [[ToonTown]] licensee LALA - who might or might not have legitimately obtained the Transformers branding, making it ambiguous as to whether this and the other ToonTown merchandise seen below count as official &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; products - is generally based around the design and transformation of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, but with &#039;&#039;a lot&#039;&#039; more than meets the eye to it: on top of being fully transformable from his robot mode to (an albeit rather flat) truck mode, he folds open to reveal space for the storage of several pencils and/or pens of your choosing, as well as including printed stickers for a time table and an address book, a drawer for the storage of extra school supplies, and a hidden thermometer that&#039;s revealed by lowering his head!&lt;br /&gt;
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:Pencils can be attached to his shoulders to imitate his smokestacks, and his fists, which are removable for the transformation like in the original toy? They&#039;re erasers! Gah, how can an obscure, maybe even potentially fake piece of merchandise from 1990s South Korea have this much soul and creativity put into it! The fists can even be stored below the truck&#039;s front portion in vehicle mode, guaranteeing that you never lose them.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He also includes a sticker sheet and a small 20cm ruler, featuring packaging art of himself plus &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], as well as pictures of their respective LALA eraser versions (the one for Optimus coming right up).&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Eraser&#039;&#039;&#039; (1997)&lt;br /&gt;
:Another piece of merchandise from ToonTown licensee LALA, this eraser also doubles as a small simple model kit, with his large colored bits being the &amp;quot;eraser&amp;quot; portion and the remainder of the toy being constituted of grey plastic parts that are assembled together. He transforms from robot to vehicle and back by [[Partformer|partforming]] his individual components.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Although the advertisements and aforementioned ruler (as well as the few copies that we know of) feature his eraser bits in pink, it is possible that he might have also been released in bright green, as other LILA erasers that also show up as pink in promotional images have been found with this color instead.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Watch&#039;&#039;&#039; (1997)&lt;br /&gt;
:Yet another LALA product, this Optimus Prime watch &amp;quot;transforms&amp;quot; by folding out of its compressed half-form and standing up as a simple fully-fledged little robot. His chest opens to reveal the titular watch. Said chest, along with his head, have an unusual gold chrome deco (a commonality across a handful of ToonTown products), and the box art is painted accordingly to reflect this.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Metalforce&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MetalforceConvoy.jpg|thumb|I&#039;m expensive! &#039;&#039;(Metallic Version Pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (1999/2000)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MFC-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, alternate hand, unpainted rifle, Matrix, helmet and hand&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Metalforce&#039;&#039; Convoy is a large vinyl figurine produced by [[Time House]] sculpted to very closely resemble Optimus Prime as he appeared in the original television series, and at the time was the most accurate product depiction of Optimus Prime&#039;s cartoon appearance.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure has useful swivel joints at the shoulders and neck, and not-so-useful ones at the wrists and knees. It comes fully painted and pre-assembled, but true to his garage figure origins his Ion blaster must be cut free using a hobby knife, then assembled. His clear blue chest window piece is removable to allow the installation of his [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Matrix of Leadership]], as is a &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie|Movie]]&#039;&#039;-style Matrix cover (not pictured). He also comes with an alternate hand that allows him to hold his accessories, as well as unpainted and uncut duplicates of his Matrix, hands, and helmet, which probably meant for those who wanted to duplicate them with resin and/or wish to modify/paint them...you know how garage kit modellers do.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Metalforce Prime was available in both a matte-paint &amp;quot;anime&amp;quot; version that more precisely echoed the colors of the actual series, and a metallic-paint version (pictured), which is less [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] but more shiny. The plain-colors version was the first release and have an Autobot symbol tampograph on his shoulder as per [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the cartoon]], while the later metallic-finish version instead came with a decal sheet.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Choro-Q&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2000)&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Choro-Q]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a [[redeco]] of the Domra Truck toy from Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;Choro-Q&#039;&#039; toyline of non-transforming [[super deformed]] vehicles. He was an [[exclusive]] at [[BotCon]] Japan 2000, and features a [[pull-back motor]] and a rear license plate that reads &amp;quot;BotCon Japan 2000&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Along with &#039;&#039;Choro-Q&#039;&#039; [[Mirage (G1)|Ligier]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], Convoy was given out randomly to convention attendees. Each toy was limited to 1000 pieces.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Super Collection Figure==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SCF Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|#IGotPrimeOnIt]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2000)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Stand&lt;br /&gt;
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: A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Optimus Prime was available as part of the first wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Super Collection Figure]]&#039;&#039; line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full color figure and a clear plastic version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SCF Optimus chase axe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy with Ax&#039;&#039;&#039; (2000)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Stand&lt;br /&gt;
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:Also available in the first &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; wave was a rare &amp;quot;Secret Figure&amp;quot; version of Optimus (斧付きコンボイ, &#039;&#039;ono-tsuki konboi&#039;&#039;), decorated in metallic paint and replacing his gun-wielding right hand with his [[energon-axe]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: It was &#039;&#039;presumably&#039;&#039; released at a ratio of one per every ten cases; while this has not been officially confirmed, later waves gave these odds for Secret Figures.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SCF Optimus Truck.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We&#039;re just as confused as you are, folks.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Trailer Mode)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2000)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the second &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; act, this is the only &#039;&#039;SCF&#039;&#039; figure of a vehicle mode Transformer. As with the previous non-chase Prime figure, it was available as both a standard full color figure and a clear plastic version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve blindpacked figures.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Unlike every other figure in the line (excluding build-a-figures), this one does &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; come with a figure stand, because... well, what would be the point?&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SCF Optimus chase jetpack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron &amp;amp; Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2000)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Stand&lt;br /&gt;
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:The second &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; wave, like the first, also had its own Optimus Prime chase figure, this one wielding Megatron in gun mode and wearing [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]&#039;s [[jet pack|rocket pack]], as seen in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; cartoon]] episode &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This was presumably also released at a ratio of one per every ten cases.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SCF Optimus chase damage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Damaged Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;3&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Stand&lt;br /&gt;
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:There was no mass-release Optimus Prime figure for the third &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; act, but there was another rare chase figure, this time a battle-damaged version of the original figure from the first act, referencing his injuries from &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Again, it was &#039;&#039;probably&#039;&#039; released in one out of every ten cases. He replaced the clear version of [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Super Collection Figure|Bumblebee]] in the case.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SCF Optimus Comm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He&#039;s actually checking his makeup.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (B)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;4&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Stand&lt;br /&gt;
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:For the fourth &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; wave, Prime was rendered weaponless, speaking into the open communication panel on his left arm. Like all the figures in the fourth wave, Prime was available in both standard full color and metallic silver &amp;quot;pewter&amp;quot; versions, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve blindpacked figures.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Care should be taken when moving the joints of the pewter version, as is not uncommon for the connector pegs to have gotten painted as well, resulting in stuck limbs and tearing joints. Shaving the interior of the socket slightly with a hobby knife is usually sufficient to relieve the issue. (This holds true for all other pewter figures on this list, and in fact the entire dang line from here on.)&lt;br /&gt;
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: In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version of Prime came packaged with the left arm of the collectible [[Metroplex (G1)#Super Collection Figure|Metroplex]] build-a-figure; these parts were either in full color or clear-plastic, packed at an equal ratio of four out of eight cases.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SCF Optimus chase silver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;5&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Stand&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of Prime was a chase figure in the fifth &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; act, and depicts the Autobot leader, rendered in metallic silver, opening the Matrix, referencing the end of &amp;quot;[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2]]&amp;quot;. This figure was packed in at a &#039;&#039;confirmed&#039;&#039; ratio of one per every ten cases. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SCF Optimus Act6.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Shadow the Convoy, ow the edge.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (C) with Megatron Gun Mode&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;6&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Extra right fist, stand&lt;br /&gt;
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:The sixth &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; wave featured yet another mass-release version of Optimus. While this Optimus is wielding Megatron (using the same mold as the chase figure from the second Act), he has entirely new-mold arms, plus an interchangeable empty right fist. On top of that he was extensively redecoed: he&#039;s actually cast in different shades of light salmon plastic and heavily painted over in an overall darker, less saturated scheme, his normally-white parts now in medium-gray. His pec-windows are painted with a weird shiny dark blue that gives them a translucent look. The figure was available in both full color and pewter versions in an equal ratio.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version came with the head for the wave&#039;s [[Grand Maximus#Super Collection Figure|Grand Maximus]] build-a-figure, packed at a ratio of six color parts to two pewter per case.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SCF Optimus Star Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Chonktimus Prime.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Star Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;8&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Stand&lt;br /&gt;
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:After taking a break for the seventh wave, Prime returned for the eighth &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; wave, which would prove to be the final Generation 1-themed set of figures. This figure of Prime in his Star Convoy body was available in both full color and pewter versions in an equal ratio.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In eight out of every ten cases, the colored version came with the right arm for the wave&#039;s [[Scorponok (G1)#Super Collection Figure|Scorponok]] build-a-figure; this part could be in either full color or pewter, at a 4:4 ratio.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SCF Optimus Earth Obliteration.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Special &amp;quot;The Earth Obliteration Plan&amp;quot;: Exclusive Convoy Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[February 3|Feb 3]] 2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Stand&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively at the Wonder Festival convention, this set includes two metallic-paint versions of Convoy figures from Act 2: the &amp;quot;Convoy w/ Megatron Gun&amp;quot; chase figure (minus the jetpack), and the truck-mode &amp;quot;figure&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The set was limited to only 1000 units.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SCF Optimus Confrontation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;TF Confrontation Set 01: Convoy vs Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[September 20|Sept 20]]-[[September 22|22]], 2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Energon-axe&lt;br /&gt;
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: Exclusive to the Tokyo Game Show 2002, this special set includes a new version of the original first-Act Optimus Prime figure, along with a new version of the first-Act Megatron. Both are cast in transparent plastic and completely painted over in a grimy, battle-damaged look. Both also come with the interchangeable energon-axe and mace weapons from their first-wave chase figures. Completing the theme of the set is the backdrop of the packaging interior, which depicts [[Sherman Dam]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Curiously, Optimus features the larger, rounded-off antennae of the [[Hasbro]] &#039;&#039;Heroes of Cybertron&#039;&#039; version of the mold, which was in production/circulation about the same time.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As with the above Wonder Festival set, this set was also limited to 1000 units.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Mega Super Collection Figure==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|MSCF}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy TV Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (February 2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Abiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{toystub}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Metallic Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (February 2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Abiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Heroes of Cybertron&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HOC Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey Spike, pull my finger.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002/2006)&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the first wave of Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)#Heroes of Cybertron|Heroes of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; series, Optimus is a [[redeco]] of the standard &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; Optimus mold, with a &#039;&#039;slight&#039;&#039; [[retool]]ing to give him longer, thicker, rounded-off helmet antennae [[for safety reasons]]. Like all the standard &#039;&#039;Heroes&#039;&#039; figures, he is cast in transparent plastic, then painted over, save for the eyes and a small patch on the back of his head, giving him a [[light-piping]] gimmick. There are a few other small deco differences to the &#039;&#039;Heroes&#039;&#039; version, such as his helmet crest changing from white to gray.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus was re-released in 2006 as part of a short-lived &#039;&#039;Heroes of Cybertron&#039;&#039; revival, celebrating the 2006 DVD release of the original &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;. Cast in solid-white plastic rather than translucent blue, this makes him &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; similar to the original &#039;&#039;SCF&#039;&#039; toy, but he retained the thicker antennae, plus got some very minor paint changes on the head: his crest-vent went back to white, and oddly his eyes are white too, rather than the &#039;&#039;SCF&#039;&#039; version&#039;s chest-window light blue.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Heroes of Cybertron&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HOC Optimus Apex.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don&#039;t tell anyone, but this crap is HEAVY!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Powermaster Optimus Prime Apex Armor&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
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: An unexpected addition to the line, especially in the first wave next to another Optimus (see above), &amp;quot;Apex Armor&amp;quot; Optimus is a [[redeco]] of [[Ginrai (robot)#Super Collection Figure|God Ginrai]], the double-armored-up form of Optimus&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]&#039;&#039; lookalike [[Ginrai (robot)|Ginrai]]. There are a few small paint differences between God Ginrai and Apex Armor Prime (beyond the obvious &amp;quot;opaque vs clear-plastic base figure&amp;quot; thing, we mean), most notably that the many parts on God Ginrai that are darker unpainted gray plastic, like the thighs and side-panels/guns on the lower legs, have been painted the same light gray as the chest on Optimus.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This is the first Hasbro-release depiction of Optimus in this mode, later backed up with the release of the full-fledged toy of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#PMOP|Powermaster Optimus Prime]] with [[Apex Bomber]] the following year.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCPMOptimusPrimeApexArmor/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Heroes of Cybertron&#039;&#039; Powermaster Optimus Prime Apex Armor at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HOC Optimus Axe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Energon Axe: Only used in [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2|one episode]]. Ever.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
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:This second-wave &#039;&#039;Heroes of Cybertron&#039;&#039; release is a variation of the chase figure from the first &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; wave, depicting Prime with his right hand replaced with his energy axe. This figure is a little different from its Japanese progenitor (beyond the &amp;quot;clear-plastic painted over&amp;quot; deal, of course), being painted in normal matte/gloss rather than metallic paint, and replacing the left &amp;quot;pointing&amp;quot; hand with the clenched fist of the later &amp;quot;communicator&amp;quot; version of Optimus. It also retains the &#039;&#039;Heroes&#039;&#039; molding alterations to Optimus&#039;s helmet.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Oddly, he comes with the same collector card as the first version, and the packaging does not call out the energy weapon in any way. The card-back cross-sell even shows only the original Optimus. (The same happened to this wave&#039;s energy-weapon-wielding [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Heroes of Cybertron|Megatron]].)&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCAxeOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Heroes of Cybertron&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime with Plasma Weapon at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HOC Optimus Spark Attack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This can&#039;t be [[Spark attack|Spark Attack]]! His is so energetic that... he BURNS.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Powermaster Optimus Prime Spark Attack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
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: In a yet another unusual choice for the line, this second-wave figurine is a redeco of the first God Ginrai/Powermaster Prime Apex Armor PVC figure, cast in translucent orange plastic with red gradients and flame detailing, depicting a &amp;quot;spark attack&amp;quot; mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This is a variant of the &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;God Fire Guts&amp;quot; God Ginrai chase figure, which had been rendered entirely in solid metallic gold paint.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCPMOptimusPrimeSparkAttack/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Heroes of Cybertron&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime Spark Attack at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HOC Optimus Comm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You won&#039;t believe where I&#039;m calling you from!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime with Communicator&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
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:This fifth-wave &#039;&#039;Heroes of Cybertron&#039;&#039; figure is a release of the Prime figure from the fourth &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; wave, depicting a weaponless Prime talking into the communicator in his left arm. He retains the helmet alterations of the previous versions of the figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This toy also came with the head and weapons for the wave&#039;s collectible [[Metroplex (G1)#Heroes of Cybertron|Metroplex]] build-a-figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/HoCCommunicatorOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Heroes of Cybertron&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime with Communicator at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Hard Hero==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HardHero OptimusPrime bust.JPG|thumb|upright=0.85]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bust, 2002)&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus Prime was the first &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; bust released by [[Hard Hero]]. He is approximately six inches tall at the head (8.5 at the gun) and is made out of cold-cast porcelain. There were also a version of the bust signed by the sculptor, limited to 100 samples.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HHero OptimusStatue.jpg|thumb|Not there. There!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Full figure statue, 2003)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Hard Hero also created a 13-inch tall Optimus Prime statue. It is sculpted pointing with his left hand while holding his ion rifle in his right.&lt;br /&gt;
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==MyClone==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Prime-Myclone.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MFT001&#039;&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;&#039;MFT006&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Display base&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Abiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus Prime was released three times in the [[MyClone]] line, all in the first wave of toys. He was released in both robot and truck mode, while a clear Optimus in robot mode was one of two chase figures along with a clear Megatron.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Generation 1 Figure-Collection==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bottlecap prime gun.JPG|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (gun)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Display base&lt;br /&gt;
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:At only one inch in height, this Optimus &amp;quot;bottlecap&amp;quot; figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya&#039;s Transformers [[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]]. The figure was rendered in both a standard &amp;quot;retro&amp;quot; black and white color scheme, and [[:File:Bottlecap chase prime.jpg|a rare full-color]] [[chase figure|chase]] version, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bottlecap prime pointing.JPG|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (pointing)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Display base&lt;br /&gt;
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:The second Prime figure in the Generation 1 collection was much like the first, only sculpted with an empty hand, pointing off into the distance like a lot of Optimus Prime figures are wont to do.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm More information on the Bottlecap Collection at Autobase Aichi]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==KT Figure Collection==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Optimus_Prime_KT.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Thanks for helping me... [[City of Steel (episode)|pull myself together.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (KT Figure Collection, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
: This figure was designed by [[Yuki Ohshima]] and produced by [[KT Figure Collection]]. The figure is actually a mini bust of Optimus Prime, which includes the head and the upper body without arms. The chest design comes with translucent blue windows and a grill on the midsection. There is also a button in the back. Pushing the button will open the chest and cause the Matrix to emerge, similar to the scene in &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Optimus_Prime_ex_KT.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb|No, I am [[redeco|NOT]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]! I&#039;m silver, not [[:File:Magnuslongshot.jpg|white]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy &amp;quot;Revival version&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039; (&#039;&#039;[[Figure Ō]]&#039;&#039; exclusive, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
: The 82nd issue of the hobby magazine &#039;&#039;[[Figure Ō]]&#039;&#039; came with a [[redeco]] version of Optimus Prime&#039;s mini bust. It is painted completely silver, making him appear to be coated with the special alloy from &amp;quot;[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2]]&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Palisades==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Palisades WarWithinPrime.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;The War Within Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Palisades Toys|Palisades]], 2005)&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;&#039;The War Within&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a six-inch-tall polystone mini statue based on his appearance in the popular [[War Within (franchise)|&#039;&#039;War Within&#039;&#039; comic book series]]. Prime stands on a silver Autobot-insignia stand, is decorated with dirt to simulate battle damage, and has articulation in his head and arms. The statue was limited to 1500 pieces worldwide.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TitaniumRMWWPrime.jpg|thumb|Descend, Squattimus Prime.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;War Within Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (3&amp;quot; Robot Masters, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, display stand&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;War Within&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is the second toy representation of Optimus Prime as he appears in &#039;&#039;War Within&#039;&#039;. Constructed partially of die-cast metal, this three inch version cannot transform and has some articulation, limited to his shoulders, head and waist.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He is squat. Very squat.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TitaniumRMG1Prime.jpg|thumb|Drop and give me twenty, soldier!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (3&amp;quot; Robot Master, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, display stand&lt;br /&gt;
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: The first Titanium representation of G1 Optimus Prime has a well-proportioned sculpt based on his 20th Anniversary toy. Constructed partially of die-cast metal, this three inch version cannot transform and has some articulation, limited to his shoulders, head and waist.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Titanium-Series-3-inch-Robot-Masters-Battle-Damaged-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|&amp;quot;Drop dead and give me 20!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (3&amp;quot; Robot Master, 2006) &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, display stand&lt;br /&gt;
: This is a repaint of the 3&amp;quot; G1 Optimus Prime titanium figurine, with a &#039;battle-damaged&#039; deco.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Titanium-Series-Optimus-Prime-and-Bumblebee-2pack.jpg|thumb|&amp;quot;You! YOU STOLE MY LAST CESIUM SALAMI!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime &amp;amp; Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, display stand&lt;br /&gt;
: A Toys &#039;R&#039; Us [[exclusive]] two-pack, this set features &amp;quot;Supermetal Finish&amp;quot; (read: shiny) versions of the &amp;quot;Robot Master&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;Titaniums&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime and Bumblebee.&lt;br /&gt;
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==First 4 Figures==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:First 4 Figures Battlefield Optimus vs Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime vs Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; extra head for Megatron (with detachable helmet), extra hand for Optimus Prime&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Little IroN]] (concept artist), [[&amp;quot;Mad&amp;quot; Alterton]] (sculptor), [[Leandro Sivori]] (painter)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:The first entry in the &#039;&#039;Transformers Battlefield&#039;&#039; line by model company [[First 4 Figures]], this 13-inch tall diorama depicts Optimus Prime slugging it out with Megatron. Optimus is posed as though doing a shoulder shove while holding his ion blaster, but a provided &amp;quot;REP&amp;quot; (Replaceable Exterior Part) hand allows buyers to instead recontexualise the pose as a spinning backhand slap. Megatron comes with a REP of a battle damaged version of his head, which features a detachable &amp;quot;helmet&amp;quot; to show off his exposed robo-brain.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The model was limited to 1,850 pieces worldwide, and came with a numbered certificate of authenticity, which allowed buyers to reserve the same number on their next purchase in the series. It also came with an A4 mini-poster depicting the same fight between Optimus and Megatron by artist [[Little IroN]], which was also sold separately as a limited edition A2 poster.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a &#039;&#039;Transformers Battlefield&#039;&#039; release, this model featured a detailed base designed to interlock with others in the same range to create a massive battle diorama. Unfortunately, a general discontinuation of First 4 Figures&#039; &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;-related output put the kibosh on any further &#039;&#039;Battlefield&#039;&#039; models.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SnakeEyes OptimusPrime statue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Get with the program.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime and Snake Eyes&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2006&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; unreleased)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Initially announced at UK Toy Fair in 2006&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://news.tfw2005.com/2006/01/25/first4figures-beast-wars-and-transformers-vs-g-i-joe-statuesbusts-4267 &amp;quot;First4Figures Beast Wars and Transformers VS. G.I. Joe Statues/Busts&amp;quot;] at TFW2005.com&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; with a second showing at New York [[Toy Fair]] the following month,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://tformers.com/transformers-/5568/news.html &amp;quot;Toy Fair 2006 - First4Figures TF &amp;amp; GI Joe Statues&amp;amp; Busts&amp;quot;] at tformers.com&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Optimus Prime and Snake Eyes&amp;quot; was intended to be one of the first releases in First 4 Figures&#039; &#039;&#039;[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers]]&#039;&#039; comic tie-in subline. This 8-inch tall bust depicted a one-armed Optimus Prime in the [[Cobra]] [[H.I.S.S. tank|HISS tank]] body he used in that series holding a battle-ready [[Snake-Eyes#First 4 Figures|Snake Eyes]], directly recreating the cover to the [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 1|first issue]] of the comic (originally drawn by [[Mike S. Miller]]).&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, this statue was a casualty of F4F&#039;s discontinuation of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; product, the result of a challenging marketplace and lack of retailer interest.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:StormShadow OptimusPrime statue.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Hey, Private Haircut! I might have taken a bit too much off...YOUR HEAD!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime vs Storm Shadow&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner | [[Siamak Roshani]], [[Joel Chen]] (sculptors)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:The third reveal in the &#039;&#039;G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers&#039;&#039; series, this statue is 7.5 inches tall and depicts [[Storm Shadow#First 4 Figures|Storm Shadow]] in a victorious stance on Prime&#039;s damaged, disembodied head, based on the cover of [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|&#039;&#039;G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers&#039;&#039; issue 5]] (also by Miller). Storm Shadow is only a mite bigger than your standard 3.75&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;G.I. Joe&#039;&#039; figure, making this statue roughly in scale with the rest of your collection!&lt;br /&gt;
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:After being revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] in 2006,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&amp;amp;album=6265&amp;amp;dispsize=800&amp;amp;start=0 Tformers.com&#039;s SDCC 2006 gallery]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Optimus Prime vs Storm Shadow&amp;quot; was released in January 2007, holding the dubious honour of being the only one of First 4 Figures&#039; &#039;&#039;G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers&#039;&#039; range to see release. The statue was limited to 250 pieces in the U.S., and 250 pieces in the UK.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.yojoe.com/archive/statuary/stormshadowprime/ More information on Optimus Prime vs Storm Shadow at YoJoe.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Diamond Select==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Optimus Prime Mini-bust.jpg|thumb|&amp;quot;I can&#039;t roll out without my legs installed!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Diamond Select, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
:A mini-bust of Optimus Prime based on his appearance in the comic was released by [[Diamond Select Toys|Diamond Select]] in 2007. The figure includes the upper body of Optimus Prime, carrying his laser rifle and posed as if preparing to charge. The Matrix of Leadership is sculpted into the base of the statue.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Ark Globe.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Snow Globe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Diamond Select, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime is also featured in Diamond Select&#039;s Autobot-themed snow globe, posing above a [[Mount St. Hilary]] base which also features the &#039;&#039;[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]&#039;&#039; and [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. The globe was sculpted by [[Art Asylum]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:DST08 FinalBattlePrimeBust.jpg|thumb|Hold this for a moment won&#039;t you.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Final Battle Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Diamond Select, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
:Final Battle Optimus Prime was exclusive to the online retailer Action Figure Xpress. He was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1000 pieces. Optimus Prime is shown after his climactic battle with Megatron during Transformers: The Movie; shortly before he passed the Matrix of Leadership (which is also removable here) to Ultra Magnus. His base features the life support readout that monitored both his declining health and eventual death. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:DST SDCCToonPrimeBust.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Animated Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Diamond Select, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
:G1 Animated Optimus Prime was exclusive to the 2008 San Diego Comic Con. He was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and features a more matte color scheme to better match the cartoon&#039;s palette.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:DiamondSelect PowermasterOptimus.jpg|thumb|&amp;quot;It&#039;s not great to be back.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Powermaster Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Diamond Select, 2010)&lt;br /&gt;
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:This fourth Optimus Prime bust was to be based on his [[Powermaster]] incarnation, but appears to have been canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:DiamondSelect OptimusPrime bustbank.jpg|thumb|&amp;quot;Saving Money is the right to all Sentient Beings&amp;quot;.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Bust Bank&#039;&#039;&#039; (Diamond Select, 2010)&lt;br /&gt;
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:A 6-inch hollow Optimus Prime bust to keep your spare change safe! It would&#039;ve featured articulation in its shoulders and neck, but like the Powermaster bust, it never saw release.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2007)==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimash Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Softimus Prime.jpg|thumb|Freedom is the right of all sentient beings... in bed.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Softimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Softimus Prime is, as his name suggests, a plush G1 Optimus Prime toy. Obviously, he has no problems with articulation and passes the drop test with flying colors. His main draw is the ability to &amp;quot;transform&amp;quot; into his Freightliner FL86 vehicle mode by turning the plush toy inside out, his transformation roughly similar to the Powermaster cab Prime&#039;s. He features Movie-style faction symbols on his right arm and both sides of his cab mode. He is love.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/SoftimusPrime/softimusprime.htm More information on Softimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RH Optimus vs Ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Mini-Me!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime &amp;amp; Ravage&#039;&#039;&#039; (Two-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]&#039;&#039; 2-packs (sold under the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 live-action-movie line]] branding), Optimus Prime is a simple, yet well-detailed two-inch tall figurine with exaggerated, cartoony proportions, with swivel articulation at the neck and shoulders. He is sculpted holding his Ion Blaster rifle in his right fist and his left arm in a pointing pose. He is also love, and demands that you pull his [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3#Notes|Finger of Doom]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: He was sold in a two-pack with [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Ravage]], positioned in a way that gives an impression of [http://orig12.deviantart.net/b22b/f/2008/216/7/1/optimus_prime_vs_ravage_by_cobaltkitty.jpg him freaking out to Ravage&#039;s size].&lt;br /&gt;
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: This version of Optimus was later also released as part of a set with a 100-piece [[jigsaw puzzle]] with no apparent changes.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Single-pack, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
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: In some countries outside of North America, Optimus Prime was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Robot Hero Supermetal Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=0.99|Cuteness is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Sneak Attack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;quot;Optimus Prime with Supermetal Finish&amp;quot; is a slightly-shinier [[redeco]] of the previous &#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039; figure; this is the most noticeable with his blue parts, which are now in a much brighter, richer gloss-blue paint rather than the unpainted darker-blue matte plastic of the two-pack version.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He came in a [[Walmart]] exclusive multipack, alogn with [[Mirage (G1)/toys#RH5pack|Hologram Mirage]], [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Cliffjumper]], &amp;quot;Supermetal Finish&amp;quot; [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#RH5pack|Megatron]], and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Skywarp]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime with Supermetal Finish&#039;&#039;&#039; (Single-pack, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;quot;Supermetal Finish&amp;quot; Optimus Prime also saw release in a blindpack outside of North America.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RH Prime vs Unicron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&#039;Til all are cute.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime &amp;amp; Unicron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Two-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Sold in the third wave of &#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039;, this version of Optimus is posed opening the [[Matrix of Leadership]], complete with clear-plastic shine.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He was packed with a very small [[Unicron/toys#Robot Heroes|Unicron]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Single-pack, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
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: Just like the previous figures, the Matrix-bearing Prime also received a blindpacked release.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Attacktix&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Starter Set, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Attacktix Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|He shoots sideways. The direction, not [[Sideways (Armada)|the character]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
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|ID=TF2-19&lt;br /&gt;
|faction=Autobot&lt;br /&gt;
|class=Leader&lt;br /&gt;
|special=Last Stand - 13/26 (50%) success ratio&lt;br /&gt;
|cost=40&lt;br /&gt;
|speed=6&lt;br /&gt;
|attacktype=Shooter (Force Blast)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime will shoot you down. He was released as part of the 2007 Starter Set along with &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]&#039;&#039; [[Landquake (Energon)|Landquake]] and &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus&#039; Last Stand special allows him to stand up if he&#039;s the only figure in your team left in play. If you&#039;re down to two men you might even be tempted to shoot your own man just to keep Optimus Prime in play. Don&#039;t though. [[Peter Cullen]] wouldn&#039;t approve.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Sadly you can&#039;t bring him into play with the &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Super Optimus Prime]] vehicle mode because he&#039;s not &#039;&#039;Super&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Revoltech&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Revoltech Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Windowbra! &#039;&#039;(2007 Version pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007/2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;019&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Legacy of Revoltech ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;LR-008&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, two clenched fists, gun-wielding right hand, pointing right hand, open left hand&lt;br /&gt;
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:A non-transforming but &#039;&#039;highly&#039;&#039; articulated Optimus Prime action figure, &#039;&#039;[[Revoltech]]&#039;&#039; Convoy uses the &#039;&#039;Revoltech&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;revolver joints&amp;quot; for maximum poseability. Prime comes with his now-standard ion blaster and Matrix of Leadership accessories, as well as a few alternate hands; while one of the hands is specifically designed to grip the ion blaster, he can&#039;t really do anything dramatic with the Matrix, and it just sort of sits in his open-palmed left hand. His sculpting is explicitly in the style of [[Pat Lee|Pat &amp;quot;serfdom&amp;quot; Lee]]&#039;s interpretation of Prime, but due to physical constraints has no lack of perspective.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unsurprisingly, this mold was redecoed to create &#039;&#039;Revoltech&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Revoltech|Ultra Magnus]]. Magnus comes with a new hand mold that can be used to connect him and Prime together in a handshake.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The initial reveal of the figure (sculpted by Yamaguchi) features swiveling cut joints instead of &amp;quot;revolver joints&amp;quot; (notably the hip parts), with a rather jarring angled joint on the waist (which results in a &amp;quot;sliced&amp;quot; appearance if swiveled). &lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, &#039;&#039;Revoltech&#039;&#039; Convoy cannot be distributed to the US due to licensing restrictions, so fans must rely on online hobby shops to import him. &lt;br /&gt;
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:In 2014, &#039;&#039;Revoltech&#039;&#039; Convoy was reissued as part of the &#039;&#039;Legacy of Revoltech&#039;&#039; line, with an increased price of 3900 yen. This rerelease uses revised Revoltech joints, which come in matte black instead of glossy and have more ratcheting points than previous releases.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Amazing Yamaguchi&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tf-Yamaguchi-Revoltech-014-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series number:&#039;&#039; 014&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, 1 pair of splayed hands, 1 pair of trigger hands, left clawed hand, right pointing hand, interlocked hand&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Amazing Yamaguchi&#039;&#039; Convoy is an all-new take to the Revoltech figure above, but more poseable. Apart from the Ion Blaster, this figure comes with an Energon Axe accessory, and an interlocked hand accessory that is designed to resemble the haymaker that took down Megatron in &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unlike the first Revoltech figure, Convoy features painted-details-on-colored-plastic rather than fully coating them. The plastic is noted to have a hollow feel compared to the first figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Due to production delays, the release date was rescheduled from September 29 to October 24.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Sota Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Chess Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2007&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
:An Optimus Prime piece was to be the Autobot-side King on a [[Chess#Sota Toys|chess set]] based on Generation 1, but the set apparently never saw release.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Ornaments==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:OptimusPrimeG1Ornament.jpg|thumb|100px|&#039;&#039;(American Greetings version pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:Manufactured by [[American Greetings]] as part of their Heirloom ornament collection, this hanging sculpt of Optimus Prime is based upon the 20th Anniversary toy release.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Optimus-prime-keepsake-Hallmark.jpg|thumb|&#039;&#039;(Hallmark version pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
:Manufactured by [[Hallmark]] as part of their Keepsake ornament collection as part of the Hasbro series which includes ornaments based on [[My Little Pony]] G1, the electronic game Simon, and the board game Sorry, this hanging sculpt of Optimus Prime is based upon the original G1 toy cab in robot mode posed like 1984 box art.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Mighty Muggs&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MightyMuggs OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|Optimus lost his ears in the rock tumbler.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: This [[super deformed]], non-transformable Optimus Prime figure uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, with swivel joints in his neck and limbs. He comes with a similarly super-deformed version of his ion rifle.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MightyMuggs MetallicOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|Optimus, did you polish your head in the Shine-O Ball-O?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: An [[exclusive]] to the 2009 [[San Diego Comic-Con]], this Optimus Prime Mugg has a shiny metallic finish.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MightyMuggs 2018 Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.44|You ever get so mad you sprout new ears?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2018]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Based on his [[evergreen]] design, this Optimus is part of the 2018 &#039;&#039;Mighty Muggs&#039;&#039; relaunch. As part of the new line, he has a helmet that can be pressed down to change his expression. He features three different faces: [[Mouthplate|classic]], angry, and angrier.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Transformers Wacky Wobblers==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WackyWobblers G1OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2009)&lt;br /&gt;
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: This Optimus Prime {{w|bobblehead}} is part of the popular &#039;&#039;[[Wacky Wobblers]]&#039;&#039; line produced by {{w|Funko}}. Aside from the standard-issue big wobbling head, he features an ion rifle molded onto his right hand and his arms swivel at the shoulders. Optimus is affixed to a base with his name on it.&lt;br /&gt;
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==USB-Powered Speaker Head==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime USB-Powered Speaker Head&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1-optimusprime-merc-speaker.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
: As a 6.5&amp;quot; figure, Optimus Prime&#039;s head contains twin {{w|Universal Serial Bus|USB}}-powered speakers. There are two speakers inside each side of his head. The control panel, USB port, and earphone port are located in the back of the head. Under the neck, there is a display to support the head.&lt;br /&gt;
: The speaker was redecoed to create Ultra Magnus Speaker.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Transformers Backpacks==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2009)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Made by [[F*A*B Starpoint]], these backpacks are allegedly &amp;quot;engineered for style, safety, comfort... and saving the Universe!&amp;quot; The Generation 1 Optimus Prime design features a stock silhouette of Optimus Prime surrounded by stars, like the [[Paramount Pictures]] logo, while on the lower compartment there is a gigantic Autobot sigil.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Universal Studios==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime plushie&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Created for the [[Transformers: The Ride – 3D|Transformers ride at Universal Orlando]], a [[super deformed]] plush toy of Optimus was made available at the Supply Vault gift shop near the opening of the ride.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Tomica==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Tomica-Wrapping-Trailer.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Wrapping Trailer&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011)&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Tomica]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Transformers Wrapping Trailer&amp;quot; is a die-cast, non-transforming semi tractor-trailer. A redeco of the 2008 &amp;quot;[[wikia:tomica|Tomica Hero: Rescue Force Trailer]]&amp;quot; toy, &amp;quot;Transformers Wrapping Trailer&amp;quot; renders the cab in Generation 1 Optimus Prime colors, while the trailer is decked out with pictures of [[live-action film series]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. Like all Tomica toys &amp;amp; all [[Go-Bot (G2)#Toys|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Go-Bots]] and [[Spychanger]]s, Wrapping Trailer features smooth-rolling axle/wheel construction that lets the toys be quickly zipped along smooth surfaces.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Transformers x Mimobot==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Mimobot OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Why the long face?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Mimobot&#039;&#039;&#039; (Mimoco, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
:Produced by [[Mimoco]] as part of their multi-brand line of designer USB &amp;quot;Mimobot&amp;quot; flash drives, this Optimus Prime memory stick comes in 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB sizes, and comes pre-loaded with &amp;quot;digital editions of classic comics, videos, and scripts&amp;quot;, as well as a suite of screensavers, avatars, and more standard to all Mimobots.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Cuponk==&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:NYCC2011 Cuponk.jpg|thumb|250px|The real contest is whether Prime&#039;s medal or Megatron&#039;s belt is cooler.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Cuponk&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011)&lt;br /&gt;
:A New York Comicon exclusive, this set includes two Cuponk cups and 6 ping pong balls. Prime is featured on one cup and one ping pong ball. The same cup also features [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Titan Warriors==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Titan-Warrior-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb|Sofubi Hero figures are the right to all young sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Titan Warrior 5-Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
:Available at San Diego Comic Con 2013, This Optimus Prime is a 6&amp;quot; PVC Titan Warrior figure (similar to Bandai&#039;s &#039;&#039;Ultra/Sentai/Rider Hero, Movie Monster Series&#039;&#039;) representing his Generation 1 character. He was packed with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Warrior, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:The Titan Warriors Optimus Prime toy was released individually, under the Beast Hunters Titan Heroes subline.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;The Loyal Subjects&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Talking}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Talking Optimus Prime w/ Energon Axe&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Larger}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Talking 5.5&amp;quot; Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Blank}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;8&amp;quot; Blank/DIY Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects OG}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;8&amp;quot; OG Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Fiberglass}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;4&#039; Fiberglass Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Hot Topic}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Talking 5.5&amp;quot; Optimus Prime w/ Energon Axe&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Dead}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;8&amp;quot; Dead Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Silver}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;8&amp;quot; Silver Bullethole Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Gold}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;8&amp;quot; Gold Bullethole Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Black Gloss}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;8&amp;quot; Black Gloss Bullethole Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Gamestop}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Talking Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Mecha Nations&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:klog tfop 003.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime, not the shrink wrap!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MN01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, Removable Armor.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this [[super deformed]] G1 Optimus Prime stands 6&amp;quot; tall and is articulated. He features a metallic color scheme, removable armor and replacement hands. He also features LED light up eyes, lights, weapons and [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was also redecoed into Mecha Nations [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Mecha Nations|Black Convoy]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Mecha Nations|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Ultimetal&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Ultimetal-UM01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;quot;Why waste your money so easily Prime?&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;UM-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, energon-axe, small Matrix, 24 armor pieces, 2 smokestacks, large Matrix, display stand, 8 display stand parts, remote control&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;Ultimetal&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a large non-transforming figure produced by [[Art Storm]], standing at an impressive 1 foot 4 inches/43 cm and made from extensive [[die-cast]] metal. Packaged in four different boxes, he features plenty of articulation and detail, including an opening chest and numerous magnetically attached armor panels that, when removed, reveal Prime&#039;s internal anatomy. He also has electronic light-up eyes and roof lights as well as 20 spoken English phrases, all activated via remote control. His [[mouthplate]] even moves when he talks, just like in the cartoon!&lt;br /&gt;
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: Prime comes with an ion blaster which can also be opened to reveal technical detail, an energon-axe, and two Matrices of Leadership of different sizes. The smaller one fits into his chest, where it can be lit up by an LED, while the larger one lights up on its own and can be held in his hands or placed on display. Prime&#039;s display stand has smaller stands for the Matrix and ion blaster and also has light-up parts.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus Prime was recolored into the inner robot of &#039;&#039;Ultimetal&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Ultimetal|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://artstorm.co.jp/ultimetal_optimusprime.html More information on &#039;&#039;Ultimetal&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at Art Storm&#039;s official site]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime - Battle Damaged&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018?)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;UM-01BD&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;EX Gōkin&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EXGokin Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two fists, two open hands, two gripping hands, right pointing hand, ion blaster, energon-axe, display stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: A 6.6-inch tall non-transforming Optimus Prime action figure was produced by Art Storm as part of their &#039;&#039;EX Gōkin Transformers Series&#039;&#039; line. He comes with his trademark blaster and energon-axe as well a number of extra hands, and his chest opens to reveal a non-removable Matrix.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://artstorm.co.jp/exgokin_transformersseries_convoy.html More information on &#039;&#039;EX Gōkin&#039;&#039; Convoy at Art Storm&#039;s official site]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Hikari==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HikariLimitedEditionMetallicOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright|150px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Metallic Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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:A non-transforming vinyl Optimus Prime with a metallic finish. This figure is a limited edition, and limited to 2,000 pieces.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make the other limited edition Optimus Primes seen below.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HikariLimitedEditionClearGlitterOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright|150px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Clear Glitter&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A non-transforming vinyl Optimus Prime figure. While retaining the classic, original colors, this mold is redone to be clear plastic, with glitter bits put into the figure. This vinyl is a limited edition, and limited to 3,000 pieces.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HikariLimitedEditionBattleReadyOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright|150px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Battle Ready Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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:A non-transforming vinyl Optimus Prime. The mold is Redon again, this time in a battle-damaged look, while he retains the classic Optimus Prime colors. This figure is a limited edition, and limited to 1,000 pieces.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HikariLimitedEditionGreySkullOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright|150px|By the power of Grayskull... &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;I HAVE THE POWER!&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grey Skull Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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:A non-transforming vinyl Optimus Prime. This vinyl takes the colors in a different way, which is mostly white with some dark grey areas. The colors to kinda look skeleton-ish. This figure is a limited edition, and limited to 1,000 pieces.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HikariLimitedEditionDistressedOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright|150px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Distressed Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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:A non-transforming vinyl Optimus Prime. The colors take on an [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#&#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; film|Age of Extinction Optimus Prime]], in his flat-nose truck mode. This figure is a limited edition, and limited to 1,000 pieces.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HikariLimitedEditionFireOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright|150px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Fire Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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:A non-transforming vinyl Optimus Prime, cast in clear plastic. The colors seem to homage the Generation 1 [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]].,This figure is a limited edition, and limited to 1,000 pieces.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HikariLimitedEditionDangerousOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright|150px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dangerous Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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:A non-transforming vinyl Optimus Prime, done in a camouflage style. This figure is a limited edition, and limited to only 600 pieces.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HikariLimitedEdition24KOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright|150px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;24K Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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:A non-transforming vinyl Optimus Prime, cast in gold plastic. This figure is a limited edition, and only limited to 600 pieces.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Collectible Figurine, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;1 / #1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Collector&#039;s base&lt;br /&gt;
:A super-deformed Optimus Prime was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector&#039;s card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Collectible Figurines&#039;&#039;&#039; (5-pack, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 5 Collector&#039;s bases&lt;br /&gt;
:The same Optimus Prime figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Megatron]], [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Ratchet]], [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Soundwave]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime 3-pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (3-pack, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 3 Collector&#039;s bases&lt;br /&gt;
:The same Optimus Prime figurine was &#039;&#039;also&#039;&#039; available in a 3-pack alongside [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|&#039;&#039;Prime&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Movie Optimus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Tiny Titans&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Tiny Titans, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10/12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the third assortment of &#039;&#039;[[Tiny Titans]]&#039;&#039; [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Optimus Prime is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode, brandishing both his rifle and his energy-axe weapon in a running battle pose.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon &amp;quot;currency&amp;quot; and a randomized bonus power-up item.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TinyTitans OptimusG1S5.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Tiny Titans, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;5&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;11/12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the fifth assortment of &#039;&#039;Tiny Titans&#039;&#039;, this version of Optimus is in a more neutral pose, this time only carrying his rifle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: As per usual, he includes a collectible card that includes a scan-badge for the &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; mobile game, which unlocks a random amount of Energon &amp;quot;currency&amp;quot; and a randomized bonus power-up item.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;D-Style&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:D-Style-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You got D-touch. You got D-power]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;43&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two fists, pointing right hand, Ion blaster, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, Convoy cab with trailer&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:An Optimus Prime was produced by [[Kotobukiya]] as part of &#039;&#039;[[D-Style]]&#039;&#039;, their franchise-spanning line of super deformed model kits. His accessories include an ion blaster, an energon-axe, a Matrix that can store in his chest, and a tiny super deformed representation of his truck mode which can carry the ion blaster. Moving his antennae causes his mouthplate to move up and down.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:For a small figure it includes a large amount of articulation, including ankle tilts and top of legs tilting away from the yellow codpiece.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The Convoy Trailer, ion blaster and the gold part of the Matrix all require painting. In addition, on promotional images &#039;&#039;all&#039;&#039; the black details and lines (for example on the front thighs and round the edge of the yellow codpiece) are painted and the eyes have been painted blue instead of left as clear plastic.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Amusingly, the head has the [http://www.1999.co.jp/itbig29/10294593z.jpg mouth-less face] underneath Optimus&#039; mouthplate, as a either a reference to the error from [[The Search for Alpha Trion]] or limitation in the model kit (or both). &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;D-Style&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#D-Style|Black Convoy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;ES Gōkin&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, energon-axe, Matrix, left &amp;amp; right gripping hands, left &amp;amp; right open hands, left &amp;amp; right pointing hands, display stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus Prime was also released as part of Art Storm&#039;s &#039;&#039;ES Gōkin&#039;&#039; series, a line of posable super deformed figures. He comes with his trademark gun which he can hold in either hand, an energon-axe that plugs into his wrist sockets, and a Matrix he can hold but not store in his chest.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://artstorm.co.jp/esgokin_convoy.html More information on &#039;&#039;ES Gōkin&#039;&#039; Convoy at Art Storm&#039;s official site]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;D-Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:D-Collection Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, energon-axe&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:[[Kabaya]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;D-Collection&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a small super deformed figure that requires some assembly and features articulation limited to his shoulders. He comes with his trademark blaster and axe accessories. Sold blindpacked, Prime is available as both a standard full color figure and a rare clear plastic version. He comes with chewing gum.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Metal Earth&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Metal Earth Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb]] &lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MMS300&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Metal Earth]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a DIY 3D Metal Model kit. The kit&#039;s difficulty rating is given as &amp;quot;expert&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Metal Earth Legends Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|[[Minecraft|Minecraft x Transformers]] before &#039;&#039;Minecraft x Transformers&#039;&#039; was a thing]] &lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MEM055&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Metal Earth Legends&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a DIY 3D steel model kit in the shape of a super deformed version of the [[evergreen]] Optimus design. The kit&#039;s difficulty rating is given as &amp;quot;moderate&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Hot Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime (Starscream Version)&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Two articulated hands, two gripping hands, Ion Blaster, two wings, two wing mounts, two null-rays, Matrix of Leadership, Base, Starscream&#039;s head (Sideshow Collectable&#039;s exclusive)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by [[Hot Toys]] this high end collector figure stands approximately 30 cm tall. It features LED light up eyes and it&#039;s chest can open to reveal a LED light up, removable Matrix of Leadership. This version comes with a pair of wings and two [[null-ray]]s from Starscream that Optimus can attach. The Sideshow exclusive version of this comes with Starscream&#039;s severed head.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime (Megatron Version)&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Two articulated hands, two gripping hands, Fusion cannon, Ion Blaster, gun with stock, set of wheels, two cannon mounting accessories, shoulder mount, Matrix of Leadership, Base&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This version of the figure has accessories themed from Megatron. These include Megatron&#039;s [[fusion cannon]], and a long rifle that passingly resembles Megatron&#039;s original gun mode. Both can be combined into a large two handed cannon. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Block Wars&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of [[Kabaya]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Block Wars]]&#039;&#039; candy toy line, this Optimus Prime kit is surprisingly, based on his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Cyber Series|Cyber Series Commander toy]]. Molded in red, blue, and yellow plastic with detailing from stickers, he transforms into a truck when finished and is armed with a two-pronged spear. He can also be taken apart and combined with &#039;&#039;Block Wars&#039;&#039; [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Block Wars|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Block Wars|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Block Wars|Starscream]] in various configurations, the ones involving Prime shown on the packaging being:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:*Giving Prime Starscream&#039;s wings as a jetpack and arming him with Megatron&#039;s cannon.&lt;br /&gt;
:*Placing Megatron&#039;s turret on Prime&#039;s truck mode.&lt;br /&gt;
:*Giving Bumblebee Prime&#039;s spear, Megatron&#039;s arms and Starscream&#039;s wings.&lt;br /&gt;
:*Attaching Prime and Starscream&#039;s legs to Megatron&#039;s vehicle mode to create a walking tank.&lt;br /&gt;
:*Powering Starscream up by attaching Prime&#039;s spear to his back and giving him Bumblebee&#039;s weapons.&lt;br /&gt;
:*Combining all four into an unnamed combiner, with Optimus Prime forming the torso and upper legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers Figure Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Transformers-Figure-Collection-Optimus-Prime-Decoy.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (01-2016)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Standing 42mm tall, &#039;&#039;Transformers Figure Collection&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a non-poseable soft-rubber figure greatly based on a [[Decoy]] figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Hero of Steel&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HeroofSteel Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.11]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Produced by Alpha Max, &#039;&#039;Hero of Steel&#039;&#039; Convoy is a stylized, non-transforming figure standing at 9 inches/23 cm tall. He comes with his ion blaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Bitfig==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Bitfig-Part-1.jpg|thumb|]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (12-2016)&lt;br /&gt;
Part of the first wave of Transformers Bitfig capsule toys by [[TakaraTomy A.R.T.S.]],&lt;br /&gt;
Convoy&#039;s design is inspired by his appearance in the G1 cartoon, and is articulated at the neck and shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
Bitfig toys were packaged in capsules color coded to the toy they contained.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Prime 1 Studio==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Premium Masterline&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Premium-Masterline-PMTF-01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.55|thumb|&amp;quot;Just in case you want to say &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;I should&#039;ve looked like this in the movies&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;, yes, I heard you.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;PMTF-01&#039;&#039;&#039; / &#039;&#039;&#039;01EX&#039;&#039;&#039; (exclusive)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Base, Fusion axe (exclusive), Energy axe (exclusive)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:One of the very first releases of the &#039;&#039;Premium Masterline&#039;&#039; series by [[Prime 1 Studio]], this Optimus Prime is a &#039;&#039;massive&#039;&#039; non-transforming statue based on his Generation 1 appearance with a blend of live-action film aesthetic, and features light-up LED eyes. The statue was also designed by [[Josh Nizzi]] himself. If customers had purchased the statue at [https://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/transformers-optimus-prime-transformers-generation-1-prime-1-studio-9027641/ Sideshow&#039;s website], they would receive exclusive Energy and Fusion axes, which can be used to replace Prime&#039;s Ion Blaster-holding hand. The standard version was limited to 1500 pieces, while the exclusive version was limited to 750 pieces.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This statue was later redecoed as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Prime 1 Studio|Nemesis Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Prime 1 Studio|Ultra Magnus]]. The statue&#039;s model also served as an inspiration to [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Movie Optimus Prime]]&#039;s appearance in the &#039;&#039;[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]&#039;&#039; film.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Premium-Masterline-PMTF-01GL-Optimus-Prime-Gold-Edition.jpg|upright=1.55|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Gold Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;PMTF-01GL&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Base, Fusion axe&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Limited to 500 pieces, Optimus Prime Gold Version is a redeco of the statue above, evoking his Electrum-coated appearance in the Generation 1 episode &amp;quot;[[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon]]&amp;quot;. He also comes with a Fusion axe accessory that can replace his Ion Blaster hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Age of Time&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Prime 1 Studio Superior Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.55|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Superior Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;201?&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Age of Time&#039;&#039; Superior Optimus Prime was designed to be the &amp;quot;ultimate amalgamation&amp;quot; between G1 and movie Optimus Primes. He would have come with two blasters and a huge jetpack, specifically taking cues from Prime&#039;s combined form with [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:For reasons unknown, this figure was silently canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Cutie1&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Cutie1 Optimus Prime Figure.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb|&#039;&#039;Transformers X Coraline&#039;&#039;, directed by [[Travis Knight]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;No:055&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A striking departure from previous Prime 1 Studio offerings, &#039;&#039;Cutie1&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a lovable (if not somewhat scary looking) soft vinyl figure stylized as a button-eyed doll with chibi proportions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He was later redecoed as &#039;&#039;Cutie1&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Cutie1|Nemesis Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Keychain, 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Stand, chain&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of a marketing push following the announcement of the figure above, an acrylic keychain of &#039;&#039;Cutie1&#039;&#039; Prime was released, along with other products such as stickers, T-shirts, hand towels and totebags using the design. The keychain comes with a small stand so that you can display it when not carrying it around with your keys.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Prime-1-Studio-WFC-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;quot;Why... have I... been... canceled?&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2022&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;PMTF-05&#039;&#039;&#039; / &#039;&#039;&#039;05UT&#039;&#039;&#039; (Ultimate Version)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Base (standard), base with Shockwave (Ultimate Version)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A statue based on Optimus Prime&#039;s appearance in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; cartoon. The exclusive version includes a defeated [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Prime 1 Studio|Shockwave]] as part of the statue&#039;s base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This item was canceled due to the combination of rising production costs and insufficient preorders.&lt;br /&gt;
{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==My Busy Books==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-My-Busy-Books-Transformers-Optimus-Prime-figurine.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers: My Busy Book&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Included with the [[Transformers: My Busy Book|10-page board book]], 12 figurines, and a playmat, Optimus Prime is represented by a pair of small, PVC non-transforming figurines of his robot and his semi-truck alternate mode, based on his [[evergreen]] design. Like most of the land-based vehicle figurines, his wheels do not roll.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:In terms of quality control, the figurines&#039; paint applications can be... shoddy. If you&#039;re a collector who prefers to display them, you should resign yourself from buying it or try to [[customizing|customize]] the figures with better paint applications if you have the skills.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Rubik&#039;s Crew==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Rubiks Crew Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Rubik&#039;s Crew Game: Transformers Optimus Prime Edition&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.hasbro.com/en-us/product/rubik-s-crew-game-transformers-optimus-prime-edition:70976F4B-5056-9047-F52F-5BB6105031BB Rubik&#039;s Crew Game: Transformers Optimus Prime at hasbro.com]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
This [[super deformed]] version of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s robot mode has a detachable &amp;quot;Puzzlehead&amp;quot; that functions like the [https://www.rubiks.com/store/puzzles/rubiks-2x2 2x2] [[Rubik&#039;s Cube]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fidget Its==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Fidget-Its-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Before time began, there was...the Cube.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Fidget Its, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Fidget Its&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a non-transforming cube-shaped figurine, built for for your fidgeting needs! His pair of eyes &amp;amp; his forehead can be pushed like buttons, his right arm can swivel, his rear section can be fiddled like a combination lock dial, and his left arm can be moved up, down, up, and down.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Hauck==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Hauck Go Kart Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Everyone wants to ride Optimus.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Go Kart&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
:Manufactured by [[Hauck toys]], the Optimus Prime go-kart is a small, pedal-operated vehicle for kids aged 4-8 years old. Cast in the image of Optimus (even featuring his head sculpted on the front), the kart features an adjustable seat as well as a brake.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Colorcasa==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Gen-Colorcasa Optimus Prime Spoon Fork.jpg|upright=1|thumb|Eating is the right of... yeah you know the gist.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;3D Children Tableware&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
:Chinese company Colorcasa released a pair of children-sized cutlery in the form of a cute (though angry-looking) Optimus Prime, one as a spoon and another as a fork. They were branded as &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; products.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Threezero==&lt;br /&gt;
===Premium===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime - Classic Edition&#039;&#039;&#039; (Premium Scale, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; TBA&lt;br /&gt;
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===DLX===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (DLX Scale, 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; TBA&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubtoys}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===MDLX===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Threezero-MDLX-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Known designers:&#039;&#039; Kelvin Sau&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; one ion blaster, one energon axe, Matrix of Leadership, five pairs of hands (relaxed, closed, rifle- axe- and Matrix-holding)&lt;br /&gt;
:[[Threezero]]&#039;s second figure for the MDLX line, this version of Optimus Prime is an original design taking inspiration from the original cartoon but with the aesthetics in the vein of the live-action movies. Optimus Prime is a smaller scaled non-transforming action figure in the vein of contemporary collector-oriented lines like Figma and S.H. Figuarts. Like those lines, the figure is extremely well-articulated and detailed, features interchangeable hands and accessories, namely his ion blaster, energon axe and Matrix of Leadership. He comes with a suite of hands in pairs: closed fists, splayed-out relaxed hands, and three different pairs meant to specifically hold each one of the aforementioned accessories. His chest is magnetically attached and as such can store the Matrix when not in use. Optimus also comes with his backpack piece disassembled in package. &lt;br /&gt;
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:He was redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Threezero|Nemesis Prime]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Threezero|Ultra Magnus]], as well as his [[Optimus Prime (SG)#MDLX|&#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; self]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus is [https://www.threezerohk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MDLX_Transformers_Starscream_17-768x512.jpg compatible] with [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Threezero|Starscream]] by way of the latter&#039;s wing assembly and head, in reference to &amp;quot;[[Megatron&#039;s Master Plan, Part 1]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.threezerohk.com/product/transformers-mdlx-optimus-prime/ More information on MDLX Optimus Prime at Threezero]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime (Year of the Dragon Edition)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Known designers:&#039;&#039; Kelvin Sau&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; one ion blaster, one energon axe, Matrix of Leadership, five pairs of hands (relaxed, closed, rifle- axe- and Matrix-holding)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:An all-gold {{W|Chinese New Year}} themed redeco of the above figure, featuring dragon patterns across his chest and left arm. According to the product description from Threezero, the right shoulder features the character for &amp;quot;Year of the Dragon&amp;quot; (龍), while his left shoulder features the fifth character (辰) of &amp;quot;Earthly Branches&amp;quot; in traditional Chinese sequencing (地支). Optimus features all the same accessories and functionality as before. &lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was limited to 1398 pieces worldwide, revealed in late 2023 and released in February 2024.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.threezerohk.com/product/mdlx-optimus-prime-year-of-the-dragon-edition/ More information on MDLX Optimus Prime (Year of the Dragon Edition) at Threezero]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime (Vintage Animation Edition)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Known designers:&#039;&#039; Kelvin Sau&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; one ion blaster, one energon axe, Matrix of Leadership, five pairs of hands (relaxed, closed, rifle- axe- and Matrix-holding)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Yet another redeco of Prime, this time in brighter colors to mimic the cel-shading of the original cartoon. All previous accessories and functionality carry over from before. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Vintage Animation Edition Prime, [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#MDLXVintage|Megatron]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#MDLXVintage|Bumblebee]] were revealed in a [https://newsroom.hasbro.com/news-releases/news-release-details/40-years-one-legacy-hasbro-celebrates-transformers-40th press release] from Hasbro about the brand&#039;s 40th anniversary marketing bonanza, with pictures of the trio being unveiled a few weeks after. Threezero also announced these figures would make a limited debut at TFCon LA the following month, with a wide release sometime later in the spring.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.threezerohk.com/product/mdlx-optimus-prime-vintage-animation-edition/ More information on MDLX Optimus Prime (Vintage Animation Edition) at Threezero]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Kidrobot==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kidrobot GIJoe Enamel Pin Series.jpg|thumb|250px]]&lt;br /&gt;
===Enamel Pin Series===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 3]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 1 in 20&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by [[Kidrobot]] in their Enamel Pin Series, this is a flat, enamel pin badge of Optimus Prime inspired by the art of [[Tom Scioli]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039;, albeit with [[Super deformed|cutesy proportions]]. The pin series was [[Blindpacking|blindboxed]], with some pins being rarer than others.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Vinyl Mini Series===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Optimus Prime mini.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 14]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 2 in 24&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword&lt;br /&gt;
:The same character design was reused for the Vinyl Mini Series, with Optimus receiving a three-inch tall, blindboxed figurine retaining the vibrant colours and exaggerated proportions. Optimus featured articulation in each shoulder, and also included his [[Minecraft]] voxel sword as first seen in &amp;quot;[[Everybody Hates Metroplex]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Optimus Prime GID mini.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime GID&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 14]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 1 in 48&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus&#039;s Vinyl Mini figure was redecoed into &amp;quot;Optimus Prime GID&amp;quot;, sharing many of the same paint applications, but now cast entirely out of glow in the dark plastic, more closely representing his apparition to [[Scarlett]] in &amp;quot;[[Headmasters (issue)|Headmasters]]&amp;quot; or his resurrection in &amp;quot;[[The War Never Ends]]&amp;quot;. He was one of the rarer, but not the rarest, of the Vinyl Mini Series. His sword is still included.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Vinyl Keychain Series===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Optimus Prime keychain.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 1]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 3 in 24&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus was also released as part of the once again blindboxed Vinyl Keychain Series, now standing at about one to two inches. He included a keychain molded into his head and, due to his small scale, did not feature any articulation. His sword is also absent.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Bouncing Ball Heads==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BouncingBallHead OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Bouncing Ball Head&amp;quot; Optimus Prime is a small, super deformed figurine with a removable head that doubles as a bouncy ball. An Autobot logo is tampographed on the back of his head and his name is written under his feet.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He is (apparently) available in both gacha-style machines and in an 8-pack with the whole collection, and comes inside a spherical capsule with a unique red color.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Despite clearly representing Generation 1 characters, the collection is advertised as a 2015 &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; product.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Imaginarium Art==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ImaginariumOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Brings new meaning to &amp;quot;no matter the cost.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[Imaginarium Art]]&#039;s first statue of Optimus Prime stands 24 inches tall and features multiple [[Light-emitting diode|LED]]s, two varieties of his laser rifle, and his energy axe. The statue&#039;s chestplate can open, revealing the Matrix of Leadership.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The sculpted base for this figure also features the Combat Deck and Roller. Only 500 of this item were produced.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
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:The &amp;quot;Legacy of Cybertron&amp;quot; statue is 12 inches tall, and its base can be connected to other statues in that series to produce a larger battle scene. 600 were produced.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Keshi Surprise&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobots&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;[[Keshi Surprise]]&#039;&#039; series by [[Super7]] consisted of 1.75&amp;quot; soft rubber figures in a style deliberately resembling the 1980s [[Decoy]]s. These [[blindpacking|blind-packed]] figures were sold individually or in cases depicting only their faction. Optimus Prime was available in red, yellow, blue, and purple, and included a foil trading card / sticker.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers Trading Card Game&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:W1SOptimusPrimeAL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 1S: Starter Set&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T03/T04&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;7&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader is one of four double-sided character cards available in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]&#039;&#039; Starter Set.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The artwork for the card is reused from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile card game.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:W1OptimusPrimeBL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime, Battlefield Legend&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 1&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T29/T40&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;13&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus Prime, Battlefield Legend is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The card&#039;s Bot Mode line-art was done by [[Guido Guidi]], and Alt Mode line-art by [[Marcelo Matere]] and Alt Mode colors by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:W1OptimusPrimeFF.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime, Freedom Fighter&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 1&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;CT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T30/T40&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;12&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus Prime, Freedom Fighter is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Alt Mode artwork on the card is reused from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile game, while the Bot-mode features line-art by [[Marcelo Matere]] and colors by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:W2OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime, Gleaming Commander&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;UT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T32/T46&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;11&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime, Gleaming Commander was released as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]&#039;&#039; Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, This version of Optimus Prime is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Optimus Prime, Gleaming Commander depicts the center right portion of [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus&#039;]], of whom Optimus Prime forms the torso and head. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The artwork for Bot Mode is reused from the [[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]] Battle Core Optimus Prime toy&#039;s packaging art.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime, Gleaming Commander can be used to form Optimus Maximus, Ultimate Defender with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Sentinel Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Sentinels are in Bot mode on the battlefield and/or KO area.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:W3GeneralOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;General Optimus Prime, Infantry-Leader&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T07/T48&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;11&lt;br /&gt;
:General Optimus Prime, Infantry-Leader is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]&#039;&#039;, War for Cybertron: Siege I.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The card&#039;s artwork is based on the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; Voyager-class Optimus Prime toy, with the Bot Mode artwork being reused from the toy&#039;s packaging art.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:W4GeneralOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;General Optimus Prime, Galactic Commander&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;SRT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T06/T52&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;15&lt;br /&gt;
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:General Optimus Prime, Galactic Commander is one of fifty-two double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]&#039;&#039;, War for Cybertron: Siege II.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The card&#039;s artwork is based on the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Leader-class Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime toy, which in turn is based on the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; version of Optimus Prime. The Bot Mode artwork is reused from said toy&#039;s packaging art, while Alt Mode received new art (lines by [[Marcelo Matere]] and colors by [[Volta]]).&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:EEOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime, Battlefield Legend&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 1: Energon Edition&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;SRT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T205/T06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;13&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the TCG&#039;s Wave 1: Energon Edition, this card is a reprint of Wave 1&#039;s Optimus Prime, Battlefield Legend. Printed on semi-transparent plastic instead of a normal Character Card, this version features new art by [[Marcelo Matere]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:W5OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime, Legendary Warrior&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;UT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T32/T46&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;12&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime, Legendary Warrior is one of forty-six double sided character cards released as part of Wave 5 of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]&#039;&#039;, Titans Masters Attack. As a character with a body mode, Optimus Prime begins the game with a Titan Master attached in head mode. Once Optimus Prime is KO&#039;d, said Titan Master is deployed.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The card&#039;s artwork is based on the &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Leader-class Powermaster Optimus Prime toy, with the body mode artwork being reused from the toy&#039;s packaging art.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This card&#039;s set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Magic: The Gathering&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MTG-Optimus-Inspiring-Leader.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Go ahead, turn me to my other face, see the rules nightmare that happens.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime, Inspiring Leader&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;002/004&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set code:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;H18&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Color identity:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Red/White&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Casting cost:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;{3}{R}{W}&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Artist:&#039;&#039; [[Steve Argyle]]&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the &#039;&#039;[[mtg:Heroes of the Realm|Heroes of the Realm]]&#039;&#039; series of commemorative cards, made by Wizards of the Coast for their employees as rewards for work on specific projects,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WNBRWoHq9E Gavin Verhey from Wizards of the Coast explains Heroes of the Realm]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; the 2018 &amp;quot;Optimus Prime, Inspiring Leader&amp;quot; card was given to the team behind the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]&#039;&#039;. Uniquely, Optimus Prime is &amp;quot;triple-faced&amp;quot; card: a &#039;&#039;Magic&#039;&#039; card on the front side, a &#039;&#039;Transformers Trading Card Game&#039;&#039; card representing Optimus in his alternate mode on the opposite side, and an oversized &#039;&#039;Transformers Trading Card Game&#039;&#039; card representing Optimus in robot mode found by unfolding the card.&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus has the ability to change any permanent (card on the battlefield) to its other face, though sadly that doesn&#039;t mean he could convert &#039;&#039;himself&#039;&#039; into a &#039;&#039;Transformers Trading Card Game&#039;&#039; card during a &#039;&#039;Magic: The Gathering&#039;&#039; game.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/e5ovx5/heroes_of_the_realm_promo_optimus_prime_inspiring/ Post by u/Wizards_Drew] on [https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/ r/magicTCG] on Reddit&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:As with all &#039;&#039;Heroes of the Realm&#039;&#039; cards, &amp;quot;Optimus Prime, Inspiring Leader&amp;quot; is not legal to play in any format beyond a specific Commander rule; the cards are novelties designed to be read, rather than played.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/189543247703/hi-mark-i-have-2-questions-1-what-are-the Mark Rosewater on Tumblr]: &amp;quot;There’s no plans to release the Heroes of the Realm. The cards aren’t designed to be played. They’re designed to be read.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MTG-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transform and tap out!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime, Hero / Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;013/015&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set code:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;BOT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Color identity:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Blue/Red/White&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Casting cost:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;{3}{U}{R}{W}&#039;&#039;&#039; (front), &#039;&#039;&#039;{2}{R}{W}{B}&#039;&#039;&#039; (back with &amp;quot;More Than Meets the Eye&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- **&#039;&#039;Artist:&#039;&#039; Unknown --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Optimus Prime, Hero&amp;quot; is part of the 2022 &#039;&#039;[[Magic: The Gathering]]&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;[[mtg:Universes Beyond|Universes Beyond]]&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;[[mtg:Transformers|Transformers]]&#039;&#039; card set, found in Set Booster and Collector Booster packs of &#039;&#039;Magic&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;s&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt; &#039;&#039;[[mtg:The Brothers&#039; War|The Brothers&#039; War]]&#039;&#039; set. It can be reversed to become &amp;quot;Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader&amp;quot;, representing Optimus in vehicle mode. True to his character, he supports his allies with the &amp;quot;Bolster&amp;quot; mechanic and can return to the battlefield should he [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|die]] in his Artifact Creature form.&lt;br /&gt;
:A variant of this card was available solely in Collector Booster packs, depicting [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Magic: The Gathering|&#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MTG-SLD-Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[w:Golem|On sale just in time for Hanukkah]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;(Darksteel Colossus)&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;1081&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set code:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;SLD&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Color identity:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Colorless&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Casting cost:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;{11}&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- **&#039;&#039;Artist:&#039;&#039; Unknown --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is part of the &#039;&#039;[[Magic: The Gathering]]&#039;&#039; card pack &#039;&#039;Transformers: Optimus Prime vs. Megatron&#039;&#039;, part of the &#039;&#039;[[mtg:Secret Lair|Secret Lair Drop Series]]&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;[[mtg:Secret Lair Drop Series: December Superdrop 2022|December Superdrop 2022]]&#039;&#039; set. It was available exclusively from [https://secretlair.wizards.com secretlair.wizards.com] from [[December 5]], [[2022]] through [[January 6]], [[2023]].&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus Prime is a [[mtg:Skinned card|reskin]] of the existing &#039;&#039;Magic&#039;&#039; card [https://scryfall.com/card/dst/109/darksteel-colossus Darksteel Colossus], using the same rules and counting as it for all gameplay purposes. Befitting the mighty leader of the Autobots, Optimus is incredibly powerful and impossible to destroy normally, but consequently has a very high casting cost. While the card has printing on both faces, depicting Optimus in robot mode and vehicle mode respectively, both have the same printed abilities and count as a single card for rules purposes—just choose which side you want to display when he enters the battlefield.&lt;br /&gt;
: The &#039;&#039;Optimus Prime vs. Megatron&#039;&#039; set also includes [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#MTGSLD|Megatron]], [[AllSpark#Magic: The Gathering|The AllSpark]], and the bonus card [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Flame Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
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===Kuro Kara Kuri===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:FlameToys-KuroKaraKuri-04-OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (December 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;04&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Large sword, stone, Swords (2), Large axe, Small axe (2), Ion cannon, pairs of hands (5), additional faces (2), Big Turbo Jet Axe with set of hands (exclusive), &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Sculptor&#039;&#039;: Chemical Attack&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Painting&#039;&#039;: Decomas Lab (Hiroyuki Hirose]&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of [[Flame Toys]]&#039; &#039;&#039;Kuro Kara Kuri&#039;&#039; line of high-end, non-transforming action figures, Optimus Prime is an original design, though one that bears many similarities to the Don Figueroa design from IDW&#039;s &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; vol. 1. He has lots of die cast and LEDs in his head, chest matrix chamber, and both knees. He comes with a multitude of accessories, including a very large sword that can be plugged into a stone, two smaller swords resembling handheld versions of those used by the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus Prime]], a pair of hatchets resembling those of [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|&#039;&#039;Animated&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime]], and of course G1 Optimus Prime&#039;s iconic Ion cannon. He also comes with an Orion Pax visorless alternative face, a battle damaged addition face, and five alternative pairs of hands in different poses.&lt;br /&gt;
:If purchased via D4toys.com, SEN-TI-DEN Hong Kong, or events attended by Flame Toys, he also includes a very large Turbo Jet Axe.&lt;br /&gt;
:The reissue (which is labelled as such on the box) uses a slightly different red paint and is the recommended release for use with the Jet Power Armor (see below) due to the paint&#039;s extra durability. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:FlameToys-KuroKaraKuri-OptimusPrimeJetPowerArmor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And you thought the previous figure was expensive...]]&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Jet Power Armor&#039;&#039;&#039; (January [[2024]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;everything...&#039;&#039;, Blaster Cannon (exclusive)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Sculptor&#039;&#039;: Chemical Attack&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Coloring&#039;&#039;: Masashi Watanabe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime Jet Power Armor is a collection of 23 armour pieces that combine with the previously released &#039;&#039;Kuro Kara Kuri&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime similar to how he combined with [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]&#039;&#039; which doubles the size of the figure. If purchased via D4toys.com, SEN-TI-DEN Hong Kong, or events attended by Flame Toys, he also includes a blaster cannon.&lt;br /&gt;
:As mentioned above, due to addition paint durability, it is recommended to use the re-release of Optimus Prime.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Furai Model===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:FlameToys-FuraiModel-01-OptimusPrimeAttackMode.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;X-treme!&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime (Attack Mode)&#039;&#039;&#039; (September 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion cannon, axe, 4 hands&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the &#039;&#039;Furai Model&#039;&#039; line by [[Flame Toys]], &amp;quot;Optimus Prime (Attack Mode)&amp;quot; is an articulated, non-transforming, Voyager Class-sized {{w|Gunpla}}-style model kit. Using parts made of hard ABS plastic and some polycaps, Optimus Prime (Attack Mode) is an original design created by Flame Toys in collaboration with [[Akira Amemiya]] of [[Studio Trigger]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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:For straight-assembly builders, Optimus Prime features a sheet of foil stickers for detail (notably the shoulder insignias), though the kit can be panel-lined and touched-up with several panel-lining and paint markers (water/acrylic-based markers are recommended, as alcohol-based markers like &#039;&#039;Gundam Markers&#039;&#039; can potentially damage the ABS plastic). If one desires; the kit&#039;s pieces, aside from the translucent parts, can be fully coated with spray paints to recreate the finished sample seen in the stock photos.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This model kit was later [[redeco]]ed as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Flame Toys|Nemesis Prime (Attack Mode)]] and [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Flame Toys|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime (Attack Mode)]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:FlameToys-FuraiModel-03-OptimusPrimeIDW.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime (IDW ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (March 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion cannon, 4 hands&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus Prime (IDW) is a plastic model kit based off of the Optimus Prime design created by [[Don Figueroa]] for [[IDW Publishing]]&#039;s [[The Transformers (IDW)|2009-2011 &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; comic series]]. Similarly to the previous model kit, IDW Optimus is also Voyager-sized.&lt;br /&gt;
:This model kit was later redecoed as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Furai08|Nemesis Prime (IDW ver.)]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Flame Toys|Ultra Magnus (IDW ver.)]], and it&#039;s also used to make the pre-built Furai Action figure (see below.)&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:FuraiG1Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime (G1 ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (April 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion cannon, 10 hands, axe&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus Prime (G1) is another plastic model kit, this time a heavily stylized rendition of his cartoon appearance. Like the previous releases, he stands at an approximate Voyager height. He features opening chest windows which reveal sculpted detail of the [[Matrix of Leadership]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime IDW (Clear ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (August 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;16&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (20??)&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the &#039;&#039;&amp;quot;Deformer Model Kit&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; subline of the &#039;&#039;Furai Model&#039;&#039; line, this Optimus Prime model is a cutesy, &amp;quot;[[super deformed]]&amp;quot; take on the Autobot leader.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Furai Action===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:FlameToys-FuraiAction-OptimusPrimeIDW.jpg|thumb|Just like one of those second-hand pre-built Gunplas you&#039;ve seen in Akibahara!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime (IDW ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (January 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion cannon, 4 hands&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Furai Action&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a pre-assembled redeco of the second &#039;&#039;Furai Model&#039;&#039; kit, with the weathering effects painted on.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Playskool Friends&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Playskool-Friends-TF-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.88|thumb|A mouth on his mouthplate? That&#039;s a new one.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Collector Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Canceled)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Intended to be released as part of the 7-pack for the Playskool Friends lineup, this Optimus Prime is a very adorable non-transforming figurine. He was to come packed with Bumblebee, Arcee, and 4 Rescue Bots: Heatwave, Chase, Boulder and Blades.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Given the inclusion of the four Rescue Bots, it was &#039;&#039;probably&#039;&#039; unclear if this Optimus Prime is meant to represent his &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; counterpart or his &#039;&#039;[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Aligned]]&#039;&#039; counterpart.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Uglydolls&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Uglydolls plush collab.jpg|250px|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ox as Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
:A collaboration with &#039;&#039;[[Uglydolls]]&#039;&#039; for the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con, the character Ox is dressed as Optimus Prime. He is a limited run exclusive plush, along with Ice-Bat as [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise|Bumblebee]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==McDonald&#039;s==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:2018-McD-Authentics-Bumblebee-Optimus-Prime.jpg|250px|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime with a sword&#039;&#039;&#039;{{sic}} (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the [[McDonald&#039;s]] June 2018 Happy Meal Toys along with [[My Little Pony]], this Optimus Prime is a super-deformed figurine, and he features a gimmick on his left arm, which can be swung down to reveal a pop-out sword with the press of a button on his back. The sword can be retracted manually by raising the arm.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy was available in South Korea, Italy, Russia, and Malaysia. This toy was rereleased in the US as [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#McDonald&#039;s 2|Optimus Prime]] for the &#039;&#039;[[Bumblebee (franchise)|Bumblebee]]&#039;&#039; promotion. In Malaysia, this toy is one of the few items that can be found in several hobby toy shops. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Jada Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Metals Die Cast / Hollywood Rides&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:JadaHollywoodRidesG1OptimusPrime1-24.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Scale 1/24 Die Cast Vehicle, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], this 1/24 scaled non-transforming die-cast truck with rubber tires is based on Optimus Prime&#039;s original form and features opening doors to reveal a highly detailed interior with a chromed steering wheel. Similar to the &#039;&#039;[[Robot Powered Machines#Mini-Vehicles|Robot Powered Machines]]&#039;&#039;, the truck features a sculpted robot mode underneath. His smokestacks are &#039;&#039;insanely&#039;&#039; long.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was later redecoed as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Jada Toys|Nemesis Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:JadaHollywoodRidesG1OptimusPrime1-32.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Scale 1/32 Die Cast Vehicle, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
:A medium-sized replica of Optimus Prime much similar to the version above, but with shortened smokestacks. Unlike most other 1/32 vehicles, Optimus does not feature any opening doors, but still retains the sculpted robot mode on his chassis.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Jada 1-32 Optimus Prime 3pk.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Western Star 5700XE Optimus Prime / Optimus Prime / Autobot Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Scale 1/32 Die Cast Vehicle 3‑pack, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
:The 1/32 version of Generation 1 Optimus Prime was rereleased in a 3-pack alongside his [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#JadaOP3pack|2007 and &#039;&#039;The Last Knight&#039;&#039;]] counterparts, neither featuring any notable changes.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Scale 1/24 Die Cast Vehicle, 2024)&lt;br /&gt;
:A redeco of the 1/24 scaled replica above, this Optimus Prime was released in a crossover with the &#039;&#039;[[Ghostbusters]]&#039;&#039; franchise and is mostly based on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Collaborative|MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] figure from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]&#039;&#039; toyline, itself based on the original [[Ecto-1]] color scheme, with the addition of some green ghost splatter between the front bumper and the left wheel. Instead of Autobot insignias, this version features the Ghostbusters logo on both sides and the back of the cab, as well as under the chassis right above his robot mode sculpture.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Scale 1/32 Die Cast Vehicle, 2024)&lt;br /&gt;
:This version of Optimus Prime is a redeco of the 1/32 scaled replica in the same Ghostbusters-inspired deco of the 1/24 version above. The only noticeable difference in colors is the lack of green on its headlights.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Metalfigs&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:JadaMetalfigsG1OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (4&amp;quot; Die Cast Figure, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion blaster, Energon-axe&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Metalfigs&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a 4-inch tall non-transforming super deformed die-cast figure with three points of articulation and light-up eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He comes with his signature ion blaster and Energon-axe weapons as accessories.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:JadaMetalfigsG1DioramaScene.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Diorama Scene&#039;&#039;&#039; (2 3/4&amp;quot; Die Cast Figure 4-pack, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Display backdrop&lt;br /&gt;
:A static die-cast figurine of Optimus Prime measuring approximately 2 3/4 inches tall is available as part of a &amp;quot;Diorama Scene&amp;quot; 4-pack alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#DioramaScene|Bumblebee]], [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Jada Toys|Starscream]] and [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Jada Toys|Megatron]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The packaging backdrop can be used as an additional display piece for the set.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime / Bumblebee / Optimus Primal / Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (2 3/4&amp;quot; Die Cast Figure 4-pack, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
:This static Optimus Prime figurine is directly designed after the 4&amp;quot; figure above, but measures half the size and lacks the accessories. He is available in a 4-pack alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Metalfigs4pack|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Metalfigs|Optimus Primal]] and [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Metalfigs4pack|Megatron]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2 3/4&amp;quot; Die Cast Figure, 2023)&lt;br /&gt;
:The same super deformed Optimus Prime from the 4-pack above is also available in individual packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Nano Hollywood Rides&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:JadaNanoHollywoodRidesG13pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Starscream / Volkswagen Beetle Bumblebee / Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (1.65&amp;quot; Die Cast Vehicle 3-pack, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Nano Hollywood Rides&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a small non-transforming die-cast truck measuring approximately 1.65 inches long. He was released in a 3-pack alongside [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Nano Hollywood Rides|Starscream]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Nano Hollywood Rides|Bumblebee]]. Unfortunately, he doesn&#039;t feature a sculpted robot mode underneath like most other Jada vehicles do.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Nano Metalfigs&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsG1-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Series 1 18-pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (4&amp;amp;nbsp;cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Nano Metalfigs&#039;&#039; Series 1 Optimus Prime is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded holding his blaster. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]]. This mold was later redecoed as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Nano Metalfigs|Nemesis Prime]] in the Series 2 18-pack.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsSeries2G1BW-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Series 2 18-pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (4&amp;amp;nbsp;cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
:A second &#039;&#039;Nano Metalfigs&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime was released in Series 2, now wielding his Energon axe instead of his blaster and doing a bit more of an action pose.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He comes in &#039;&#039;another&#039;&#039; impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Series 3 18-pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (4&amp;amp;nbsp;cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2023)&lt;br /&gt;
:For the [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|third &#039;&#039;Nano Metalfigs&#039;&#039; multipack]], two Optimus Primes were made available at once. One is a re-release of the axe-wielding Series 2 figurine with no noticeable changes, and the other is a golden redeco of the blaster-holding Series 1 figurine.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Converting RC Vehicle===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:JadaConvertingOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb|&amp;quot;We have [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Robosen Collector&#039;s Edition|Robosen&#039;s Optimus Prime]] at home.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Converting R/C&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Remote controller&lt;br /&gt;
:This Optimus Prime is a remote controlled figure capable of automatically converting between robot mode and truck mode on command.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He measures approximately 13 inches tall in robot mode and 12 inches long in truck mode, and features lights, sounds and voices.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in [[Super7]]&#039;s line of multi-property 3.75-inch action figures, &#039;&#039;[[Super7#ReAction|ReAction]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime was naturally part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; figures. It is a non-converting action figure with 5 points of articulation (simple swivel shoulders, legs, and neck) and an [[Ion blaster]] accessory he can only hold in his right hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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: It should be noted that despite being a &amp;quot;retro-styled&amp;quot; figure, the hard-plastic points on his helmet are very accurate to the animation model and therefore &#039;&#039;incredibly&#039;&#039; pointy, like, &amp;quot;would not be allowed on a toy for the 5-13 set&amp;quot; pointy.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As with all releases in the &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; toyline, Optimus comes packaged in a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]] &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039; action figures of the late 1970s to early &#039;80s.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In late 2024, this figure was reissued with no obvious changes, now in a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] box assortment.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Cyberchrome Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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: This version of the Optimus &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; figure features glossy metallic paint. That&#039;s about it. Whee.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This figure was a [[Target]] exclusive in the US, released alongside the &amp;quot;[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#ReActionCyberchrome|Cyberchrome Megatron]]&amp;quot; figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the fourth wave of &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039;, this all-gray version of Optimus features a new torso tooling with open chest panels revealing a (non-removable) Matrix of Leadership.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This is the first of &#039;&#039;three&#039;&#039; different figures of the same concept to be sold under the name &amp;quot;Fallen Leader Optimus Prime&amp;quot;; the other two (below) are [[Target]] exclusives.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This figure was initially solicited to retailers as &amp;quot;Dead Optimus Prime&amp;quot; before the slightly gentler name change... but &amp;quot;Dead Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is still what the figure is labeled on the cardback checklist as of wave 6.&lt;br /&gt;
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:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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: A [[Christmas]]-themed redeco, &amp;quot;Optimus Santa&amp;quot; features a red and green color scheme, a tufted Santa cap, and his ion blaster is striped to resemble a candy cane.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This figure is a &amp;quot;shared exclusive&amp;quot; between, multiple online outlets. The card still refers to him as just &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; (albeit in cursive on a gift tag), but the toy is listed as &amp;quot;Optimus Santa&amp;quot; on Super7&#039;s website, and &amp;quot;Optimus Prime Santa&amp;quot; on other sites.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Fallen Leader Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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: This Target-exclusive version of the &amp;quot;Fallen Leader&amp;quot; concept is just the normal Optimus figure with the closed-up chest done in the grays of the initial &amp;quot;Fallen Leader&amp;quot; figure. Exciting! And clearance fodder!&lt;br /&gt;
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: This figure was released alongside the &amp;quot;[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#ReActionChromeCommander|Chrome Commander Megatron]]&amp;quot; figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The third [[Target]]-exclusive Optimus Prime figure, this one has a head-to-toe gold redeco, depicting his appearance in the end of &amp;quot;[[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This figure was released alongside the similarly-decoed [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#ReActionGolden|&amp;quot;Golden Lagoon&amp;quot; Megatron]] figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Fallen Leader Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The second Target-exclusive &amp;quot;Fallen Leader&amp;quot; version of Optimus, and the third &amp;quot;Fallen Leader&amp;quot; overall (kinda morbid, y&#039;all), and &#039;&#039;fourth&#039;&#039; Target-exclusive Optimus (overkill much?), this is the open-chest version of Optimus in his normal &amp;quot;living&amp;quot; color scheme, now better depicting the Matrix transfer moment when Prime was still (barely) alive.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This figure was released alongside the thematically-similar [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#ReActionFallenEvolution|&amp;quot;Fallen Evolution&amp;quot; Megatron]] figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2023)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: A [[Halloween]]-themed redeco of the standard Optimus figure, in orange and black. Pumpkinmus Prime.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This figure was a &amp;quot;shared exclusive&amp;quot;, sold through multiple online retailers. Online listings call it &amp;quot;Optimus Prime (Halloween)&amp;quot;, but the actual card simply says &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Nucleon Quest Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Wave eight of &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; saw this black redeco of Optimus Prime, inspired by the 2001 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#NucleonQuest|Nucleon Quest Super Convoy]] figure.  &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ark Base&#039;&#039;&#039; (Playset, 2024)&lt;br /&gt;
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:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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: The &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; Ark Base playset included a version of Optimus Prime with his chest windows painted to add simulated reflective detail.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;R.E.D. [Robot Enhanced Design]&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-R.E.D.-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Armored Convoy not included.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#R.E.D. .5BRobot Enhanced Design.5D|Matrix of Leadership]], 4 alternate hands&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the first wave of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers R.E.D.]]&#039;&#039; line, Optimus Prime is a non-transforming 6-inch action figure akin to the ones from Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] Legends&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] The Black Series&#039;&#039; lines. He is highly articulated and features extensive paint operations for [[show-accuracy]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus comes with six hands altogether: a pair of closed fists, a pair of gently beckoning hands, a right hand for his included [[Ion blaster|Ion Blaster]] accessory, and a right hand with the index finger extended. He also features an [[Energon-axe|Energon Axe]], compatible with either wrist in place of his hand. Lastly, he includes a Matrix of Leadership, which can store in his chest thanks to his opening windows.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As with all &#039;&#039;R.E.D.&#039;&#039; toys, Optimus Prime was a Walmart exclusive in Canada and the United States, and was later made available on [[Hasbro Pulse]] in limited quantities.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This mold was used to make &#039;&#039;R.E.D.&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#R.E.D. .5BRobot Enhanced Design.5D|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Super Cyborg&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SuperCyborgOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion blaster, torso plate&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Super Cyborg&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is an 11-inch-tall non-transforming figure with 7 points of articulation. Its main distinguishing feature is that the entire front of the robot torso is removable, exposing not just the expected Matrix of Leadership but also many other sculpted mechanical details within Prime&#039;s body.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime (clear)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion blaster, torso plate&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The transparent plastic version of this figure was exclusive to [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2018.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime (Dead)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion blaster, torso plate&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This dark grey version was exclusive to [[New York Comic Con]] 2018.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime (Clear Red / Blue)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2023)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion blaster, torso plate&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This translucent version was exclusive to New York Comic Con 2023. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Figural Bag Clip==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:FiguralBagClip OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by [[Monogram]], this 2.5&amp;quot; 3D foam bag clip takes the form of a chibi Optimus Prime.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:It was available only as part of a [[Blindpacking|mystery blind bag]] collection.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:FiguralBagClip 2021 Optimus.JPG|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)&lt;br /&gt;
:A non-articulated, non-transforming 3&amp;quot; figure of Optimus Prime with an attached clip, also released by Monogram.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike the previous year&#039;s release it was sold on a standard cardback.&lt;br /&gt;
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==D&#039;elicce==&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|All Easter eggs listed below were exclusive to Lojas Americanas, a popular Brazilian chain store.}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Brazilian Transformers Easter Eggs 2021.jpg|250px|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Easter egg&#039;&#039;&#039; (90g, 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
:In 2021, [[Brazil]]ian chocolate manufacturer Top Cau, under its kid-focused branch D&#039;elicce, released a pair of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;-themed [[Easter]] eggs that included a popcorn bucket of [[super deformed|cutesy proportions]] based on either Optimus Prime or Bumblebee.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Brazilian Optimus Prime Easter Egg 2025.jpg|thumb|250px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; Easter egg&#039;&#039;&#039; (90g, 2025)&lt;br /&gt;
:In 2025, D&#039;elicce (or rather &amp;quot;Delice&amp;quot; as its spelled in some parts of this product) released an Optimus Prime-themed egg that came with a single piece of red plastic molded after the character&#039;s evergreen truck mode with trailer attached, inside of which the egg comes stored. Unfortunately, it means that not even his wheels can roll.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The toy comes with a stickersheet that must be applied manually and is not packaged with pre-applied stickers as shown in the official stock photos.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Minimates&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Series 1, 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Laser rifle, energy axe, stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of Transformers [[Minimates]] from Diamond Select, this Optimus Prime is a 2-inch-tall figurine featuring metallic paint, 12-14 points of articulation, and accessories and body parts interchangeable with other Minimates. The Matrix of Leadership is printed on the Minimate figure&#039;s chest and is visible through the windows on the chest covering. Due to their small size, all 4 figures in each series are sold in the same blister card.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;VHS Minimates Box Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Minimates&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime was rereleased as part of a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2022 exclusive 4-pack, featuring more cartoon-accurate matte painted deco. The packaging for this set resembles a [[Family Home Entertainment]] VHS tape. Only 2500 of this set were produced. &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Stasis Lock Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2023)&lt;br /&gt;
:Another San Diego Comic-Con brought another VHS-cassette-themed &#039;&#039;Minimates&#039;&#039; 4-pack exclusive, with another redeco of Optimus Prime - this time depicting him in &amp;quot;stasis lock&amp;quot; (meaning his grey dead color scheme, now with an opening empty chest compartment). Only 1500 of this set were produced. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;ULTIMATES!&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Super7 Ultimates Optimus Prime (G1).jpg|thumb|upright=1.44]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion blaster, energon axe, Matrix of Leadership, surfboard, jetpack, basketball, energy restraints, left &amp;amp; right fists, 2 open hands, right gripping hand, left pointing hand, alternate head&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Super7#Transformers ULTIMATES!|Transformers ULTIMATES!]]&#039;&#039; from [[Super7]], Optimus Prime is a 7-inch-tall action figure based on his cartoon model. He features multi-directional joints at the neck, shoulders, wrists, hips, and ankles; plus swivel biceps, elbows, knees, and a bit of ab crunch. His hands pop out at the wrists so they can be replaced with his additional spare hands in different poses (or the obligatory Energon Axe), and his head can be replaced with an alternate based on the original Optimus toy.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: He also features a &#039;&#039;lot&#039;&#039; of accessories, more than any other toy in the wave, including a number of episode-specific ones: [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe&#039;s]] jetpack from &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]&amp;quot;, a ridable surfboard from &amp;quot;[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 3]]&amp;quot;, energy restraints from &amp;quot;[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]&amp;quot;, and his giant basketball from &amp;quot;[[The Master Builders (episode)|The Master Builders]]&amp;quot;. He also includes a miniature [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#ULTIMATES!|Spike Witwicky]] figurine.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Preorders for Optimus Prime (and the rest of Wave 1) opened on [[January 29]] 2021, and closed on [[February 28]], with the toys purportedly shipping in winter of that year but not actually arriving until May 2022.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Ultimates Alligaticon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Alligaticon&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus Prime head; Optimus Prime rifle; Decepticon tower tip w/ arm; [[Battle taxi]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the third wave of &#039;&#039;ULTIMATES!&#039;&#039;, the [[Alligaticon#Merchandise|Alligaticon]] is a 10-inch-long non-transforming figure made to emulate the the Optimus-parts creature&#039;s cartoon model to pretty exacting detail (including the &#039;&#039;lack&#039;&#039; of detail on most of its flat surfaces). It makes ample use of multi-swivel joints to give its limbs a relatively wide range of motion, plus extensive tail jointing, a mid-body bend, some neck waggle, and an opening jaw.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: It comes with multiple &amp;quot;[[City of Steel (episode)|City of Steel]]&amp;quot;-themed accessories, including a tower with Optimus&#039;s arm attached to it. The arm is permanently attached, but the hand uses the same wrist-joint as the individual Optimus figure, and can be popped off and replaced with his other hands if you like (Optimus&#039;s wrist-pegs are larger than many other figures&#039;, so sadly cross-compatibility is limited at best). Curiously, while the arm appears to be identical to the prior figure&#039;s arm, the gun is not, having a trigger guard the original version lacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: It also comes with Optimus&#039;s disembodied head on a ball-jointed &amp;quot;neck&amp;quot; with trailing wires. Like the arm, the head is the same mold as the original Optimus, but this time cast in clear-blue plastic painted over, with a small gap in the back of the head to attempt [[light-piping]]... but depending on the strength of the light, it might just shine through the paint. Since it&#039;s the same mold, one could theoretically swap it out, but trying to push that wire-mass back into the socket seems like it&#039;d be a bit of a pain in the neck (wocka wocka!).&lt;br /&gt;
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: Preorders for the Alligaticon (and the rest of Wave 3) opened on [[December 1]], 2021, with the toys projected to ship in fall 2022... and &#039;&#039;actually&#039;&#039; shipping in November 202&#039;&#039;3&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Super7 Ultimates Optimus Prime (Fallen Leader).jpg|thumb|upright=1.44]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime (Fallen Leader)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2023)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 fists, 2 open hands, 2 Matrix-grip hands, trigger-grip right hand, Matrix of Leadership, Matrix cover, ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This retool and redeco of &#039;&#039;ULTIMATES!&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is the latest of several representations of his dead body from &amp;quot;[[The Transformers: The Movie]],&amp;quot; now with a greyscale paint scheme, a heavily damaged left torso section, and cracks all over him (and on his rifle too for good measure). His chest is redesigned to allow it to open and reveal the Matrix. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Preorders opened in June 2022, with the expectation that of figures shipping in May 2023.... but actually January 2024&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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: The original &#039;&#039;ULTIMATES!&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime was repackaged as a &amp;quot;Transformers Deluxe&amp;quot; figure, physically identical to the first release but now lacking all accessories except the gun. Its new packaging resembles a VHS clamshell box; specifically, the colors and trade dress strongly resemble the [[Video Gems]] tapes, while the character artwork and subtitle are taken directly from the [[The Original Transformers|Kid Rhino]] tapes. &lt;br /&gt;
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: This piece was exclusive to, of all things, Macy&#039;s.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Funko Pop Optimus Prime G1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.44]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;22&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the &#039;&#039;Pop! Retro Toys&#039;&#039; segment, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy, though his eyes are painted blue like in the cartoon.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was later redecoed as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Pop!|Nemesis Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Funko Pop Amazon Metallic Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.44]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;22&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:An [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive redeco of the figure above, this version of Optimus Prime features a more metallic paintjob.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Funko Pop Mystery Box Optimus Prime Cobra Commander.jpg|thumb|upright=1.44]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Funko Mystery Box: Transformers vs. G.I. Joe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Giftset, 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;44&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available only as part of a GameStop exclusive giftset, this retooled Optimus Prime comes with his Energon axe attached to his right hand instead of his ion blaster and comes [[Blindpacking|blindpacked]] inside a &#039;&#039;Transformers vs. [[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039;-themed lunch box alongside a &#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039; [[Cobra Commander#Pop!|Cobra Commander]] figure, a Decepticon logo decal, a Cobra logo keychain, and a set of four pins of Optimus Prime, Cobra Commander, [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Pop!|Megatron]] and [[Duke (G.I. Joe)#Pop!|Duke]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Funko Pop Jumbo 10-inch Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.44]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Jumbo size, 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;71&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:A larger version of the regular &#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime measuring 10-inches tall.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Funko Pocket Pop Keychain Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.11]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Pocket &#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039; Keychain, 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A smaller version of the regular &#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime with a keychain attached to his head.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Funko Pop!#Digital Pop! NFTs|Digital &#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039;]], 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Monochrome:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Common&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Static:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Common&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Glowing:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Uncommon&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Chrome:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Rare&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Original:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Epic&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Monochrome, Matrix-opening:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Epic&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Gold, Matrix-opening:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Grail&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:{{W|Non-fungible token|NFT}}s depicting Optimus Prime in the Funko style. Some variants are depicted opening the Matrix over Cybertron, one of which (the Grail one) could be redeemed for a chance to get a physical version of the depicted figure. Said variant was limited to 999 pieces.&lt;br /&gt;
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File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_OPTIMUS-PRIME_MONOCHROME.gif|Remember [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime#The Transformers: The Movie|this one?]]&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_OPTIMUS-PRIME_STATIC.gif|Not gray, but still may as well be dead.&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_UNCOMMON_OPTIMUS-PRIME_GLOW.gif&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_RARE_OPTIMUS-PRIME_REDCHROME.gif|[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1|Oops.]]&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_EPIC_OPTIMUS-PRIME_ORIGINAL.gif&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_EPIC_OPTIMUS-PRIME-GOLDVARIANT_MONOCHROME.gif&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_GRAIL_OPTIMUS-PRIME-GOLDVARIANT_ORIGINAL.gif&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|PopDigital}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Funko Pop Digital Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.44|Stealing NFTs is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;49&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the &#039;&#039;Pop! Digital&#039;&#039; segment, this regular-sized vinyl figure portrays Optimus opening the Matrix of Leadership and is entirely painted gold. It could only be acquired by redeeming the Grail NFT above.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Pop! Pin}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Funko-Pop-Pin-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.44]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (&#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039; Pin, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;18&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Display stand&lt;br /&gt;
:A metallic enamel pin based on Optimus Prime&#039;s vinyl figure measuring 4-inches tall, approximately the same as a regular vinyl.&lt;br /&gt;
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:A &amp;quot;redeco&amp;quot; of this pin as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Pop! Pin|Nemesis Prime]] was also released as a limited edition chase variant.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Funko Pop mask Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (&#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039; Masks, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by Disguise Costumes in collaboration with Funko and exclusive to Walmart, &#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039; Masks Optimus Prime is a large half face mask based on the head of the vinyl figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Christmas tree ornament, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by [[Hallmark]] and also exclusive to Walmart, this Optimus Prime Christmas tree ornament is virtually identical to the vinyl figure in appearance.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Freddy Funko as Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;SE&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Exclusive to a Funko-oriented event called Fundays, this regular-sized vinyl figure portrays [[Freddy Funko]] cosplaying as Optimus Prime. The body of this figure is the same as the regular Optimus, while the head has been modified to incorporate Freddy&#039;s face. This regular version was limited to 1500 pieces.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Freddy Funko as Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;SE&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:A metallic version of the Freddy Funko as Optimus Prime figure was also available, now limited to only 500 pieces.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Freddy Funko as Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;SE&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Also available and limited to 500 pieces was a version of Freddy Funko as Optimus Prime that glows in the dark.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Mr. Potato Head Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (&#039;&#039;Pop! Digital Retro Toys&#039;&#039;, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Grail&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;127&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Similar in concept to other [[Mr. Potato Head]] toys, this vinyl figure is a representation of said character taking the appearance of Optimus Prime, except it can&#039;t be taken apart piece by piece.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure is limited to 1550 units and can only be acquired redeeming an NFT representing this version of the character.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Lights and Sounds, 2023)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;120&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Base&lt;br /&gt;
:A standard-sized figure released in the &#039;&#039;Retro Toys&#039;&#039; line, &amp;quot;Lights and Sounds&amp;quot; Optimus Prime features... well, lights and sounds. He also includes a display base, and is posed with his left arm pointing forward and his right hand holding his blaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure is exclusive to the Funko Shop online store.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Tee&#039;&#039;&#039; (T-shirt, 2023)&lt;br /&gt;
:A T-shirt available on Funko&#039;s online store, it features artwork of &#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime in the same pose and style as the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime packaging art.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;131&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in celebration of the 40 years of the franchise, this regular sized &#039;&#039;Pop! Retro Toys&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a similar mold to the original release, but is doing a different pose and features toy-accurate yellow eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime &amp;amp; Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2024)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A Hot Topic exclusive release of the 40th anniversary Optimus Prime and [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Pop40Years2Pack|Megatron]] vinyls with a metallic finish to their paintings.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Modern Icons==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Modern_Icons_Optimus_Prime_helmet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|GIVE ME MY FACE.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Modern Icons Replica Helmet&#039;&#039;&#039; (December 27, 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
:A collaboration between Hasbro and statue and replica brand Modern Icons, this is a wearable helmet for adult collectors, based on Optimus Prime&#039;s head. It features light-up eyes and authentic sounds and phrases.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Originally due for release on August 16, 2021, the Optimus Prime helmet was delayed until December 27 (as was [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Modern Icons|its Megatron counterpart]]). The helmet is a GameStop exclusive in the United States.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Super Shogun&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion blaster, Matrix of Leadership, left fist&lt;br /&gt;
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:Another &amp;quot;retro-styled&amp;quot; non-transforming figure by [[Super7]], &#039;&#039;Super Shogun&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is meant to be an homage to the 1970s &amp;quot;{{w|Shogun Warriors (toys)|Shogun Warriors}}&amp;quot; toyline. To match the famous features of those older toys, this Optimus stands 24&amp;quot; tall and is mostly made of hollow plastic, with 3 points of articulation, wheels on his feet, and a spring-loaded firing left fist. His chest doors open to reveal a removable Matrix of Leadership. Suggested retail price was $350 - hopefully if you&#039;re old enough to remember &amp;quot;Shogun Warriors&amp;quot; you&#039;ve gotten a good job by now.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime (Fallen Leader)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion blaster, Matrix of Leadership, left fist&lt;br /&gt;
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:Continuing the trend from their &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;ULTIMATES!&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime figures above, Super7 also produced a grey redeco of &#039;&#039;Super Shogun&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime representing his dead body. {{-}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Zōteki&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ZOTEKI-024-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I farted.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2021]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;024&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:A collaboration between [[Hasbro]] and statue/replica brand [[Jazware]], &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers (franchise)|The Transformers]]&#039;&#039; was added as a part of the &#039;&#039;[[Zōteki]]&#039;&#039; line alongside other iconic brands such as [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]], to recreate some of the main &amp;quot;Generation 1&amp;quot; characters. The 24th figure of the &#039;&#039;Zōteki&#039;&#039; line; Optimus Prime wields his iconic [[Ion blaster]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Each statue of the line features a connection point for it to be connected to the others, in order to form a battle scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Eaglemoss==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EaglemossChess OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2021&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Optimus Prime was slated to be the standard King piece on the Autobot side.&lt;br /&gt;
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:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled. The Optimus Prime piece managed to technically get a very limited release, however, as some online influencers in the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; fandom received copies gifted to them by Eaglemoss during the Kickstarter campaign.&lt;br /&gt;
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==e-HOBBY==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Transformers Character Card&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|TCC G1}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers Character Card G1 Optimus and Megatron.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy &amp;amp; Megatron Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[January 25]], [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01 &amp;amp; 02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Shin Sasaki]] (illustration)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the first wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039; series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Optimus Prime (with [[Roller (G1)|Roller]]) and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (with [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[[Source:Transformers Character Card#01|Translation of G1 Optimus Prime&#039;s Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|TCC Laser}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers Character Card G2 Optimus and Megatron.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Battle Convoy &amp;amp; Megatron Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 14]], 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;11 &amp;amp; 12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the second wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039; series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Optimus Prime and Megatron in their &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; bodies along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]]. Optimus is specifically depicted as the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]]&amp;quot; toy.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[[Source:Transformers Character Card#11|Translation of G2 Optimus Prime&#039;s Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|TCC Black}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers Character Card Megatron Black and Convoy Black.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Card Binder (includes 2 special cards)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 1]], 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;EX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as something of a finale to the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039; series, this binder intended to contain the entire [[Transformers Character Card]] series is packed with a pair of holographic trading cards depicting super-deformed art of Optimus Prime and Megatron in the forms of their first e-HOBBY exclusive toys along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]]. Optimus is specifically depicted as the &#039;&#039;[[Hybrid Style]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#THS02B|Convoy Black Version]]&amp;quot; toy.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[[Source:Transformers Character Card#EXOP|Translation of Optimus Prime Black Version&#039;s Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|TCC Hero}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers Character Card Jhiaxus and Hero OP.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Jhiaxus &amp;amp; Convoy Missile Trailer Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[February 6]], [[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;41 &amp;amp; 42&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the sixth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039; series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]]. Optimus is specifically depicted as the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#HeroOptimusPrime|Hero Optimus Prime]] toy.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[[Source:Transformers Character Card#42|Translation of Hero Optimus Prime&#039;s Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|TCC Matrix}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers Character Card Matrix and Alpha Trion.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Alpha Trin &amp;amp; Convoy Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[April 22]], 2023)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;49 &amp;amp; 50&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the seventh wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039; series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of &amp;quot;[[Alpha Trion|Alpha Trin]]&amp;quot; and Optimus Prime touting the [[Matrix of Leadership]] along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]]. Optimus&#039;s card notably eschews the line&#039;s usual [[Power Plans]]-inspired motif for a reproduction of the original 1984 [[Package art#Hasbro|toy packaging mural]] in celebration of the line&#039;s 50th release.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[[Source:Transformers Character Card#50|Translation of Optimus Prime (with Matrix)&#039;s Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|TCC Orion}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers Character Card Hot Rod and Orion Pax.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Orion Pax &amp;amp; Hot Rodimus Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[August 14]], 2023)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;59 &amp;amp; 60&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the eighth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039; series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Orion Pax and &amp;quot;[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rodimus]]&amp;quot; along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]]. &lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[[Source:Transformers Character Card#59|Translation of Orion Pax&#039;s Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|TCC Action}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers Character Card Action Master Megatron and OP.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Action Master) &amp;amp; Megatron (Action Master) Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 28]], [[2024]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;93 &amp;amp; 94&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the thirteenth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039; series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Optimus Prime (with [[Armored Convoy]]) and Megatron (with [[Neutro-Fusion Tank]]) in their [[Action Master]] forms along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]]. &lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[[Source:Transformers Character Card#93|Translation of Action Master Optimus Prime&#039;s Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|TCC Autobot}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers Character Card Autobots and Primus.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Primus and Cybertron Army Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[February]], [[2025]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;101 &amp;amp; 102&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the fourteenth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039; series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Primus]] in the form of his [[Primus#2010|&amp;quot;Creator&amp;quot; toy]] and the Generation 1 [[Autobot]]s (as represented by Optimus Prime, [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Turbo Board]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]]. &lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[[Source:Transformers Character Card#102|Translation of the Autobots&#039; Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Acrylic keychain series===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:E-Hobby Optimus Prime and Bumblebee keychains.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy &amp;amp; Bumble&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[October]], [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the first wave of an [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive series, this pair of keychains depicts character art and assets re-used from Optimus Prime and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee&#039;s]] [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;]] releases, namely [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|MP-44 Convoy]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|MP-45 Bumble and Spike 2.0]] respectively.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|ClipBot}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ClipBotsPrime.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Clip Bots&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a small [[super deformed]] plush that can be &amp;quot;transformed&amp;quot; into a little tractor trailer by flipping it inside out. It features a plastic clip so it can dangle from whatever you clip it to.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|22Mask}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Authentics Optimus Prime Mask 2022.jpg|upright=1|thumb|Unlike some Optimus Primes, he&#039;ll [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)#Quotes|give you his face]] instead.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Modeled after Optimus Prime&#039;s evergreen design, this [[roleplay toy]] mask was released along side an [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#22Mask|Bumblebee]] version. &lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|24Mask}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Authentics_Optimus_Prime_Mask_2024.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Mask&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2024]])&lt;br /&gt;
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:Manufactured by [[Peachtree Playthings]], this mask is a completely new mold based on Optimus Prime&#039;s evergreen design, though it&#039;s a bit more stylized then the 2022 version. It was found at discount stores such as Dollar Tree with no prior announcement. As with the previous mask, it was released along side an [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#24Mask|Bumblebee]] version.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|CBoptimus}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Authentics Cyber Battlers Optimus.jpeg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Cybertron Battlers Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the &#039;&#039;Cybertron Battlers&#039;&#039; subline of &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;, this vinyl figure is a non-transforming, 5.5 inch rendition of Optimus Prime in his evergreen design with limited points of articulation. He has an Energon Axe molded into his right hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He comes packaged either individually with a tag, or in twos in a box together with [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Authentics|Bumblebee]] and [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Authentics|Megatron]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF Authentics 2023 Pull-Back Racers Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1|thumb|Up top!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Pull-Back Racers Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the &#039;&#039;Pull-Back Racers&#039;&#039; subline of &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;, this toy is a non-transforming rendition of Optimus Prime in a super-deformed rendition of his vehicle mode, albeit with his robot mode head and left arm sticking out of it. As the title suggests, this toy has a pull-back motor that will propel the toy forwards after being pulled back considerably enough.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Squeezelings===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Series 1, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Squeezelings]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a [[super deformed]], non-posable figure made of soft plastic and holding his ion blaster, released by [[Forever Clever]]. He was released in [[blindpacking|blind bags]] and in boxed giftsets. One of these sets included a &#039;Blackout Color Mode&#039; redeco.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Blackout Color Mode Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
:A [[black redeco]] of the previous Optimus Prime figure. It was exclusive to an 8-figure gift set, featuring [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Squeezelings|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Squeezelings|Bumblebee]], [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Squeezelings|Starscream]], [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Squeezelings|Megatron]], and Blackout Color Mode versions of the three other characters.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Series 2, 2023)&lt;br /&gt;
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:A figure of Optimus Prime in soft plastic, like the above. Unlike the above, this one is not in super deformed style. He was released in a gift set alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Squeezelings2|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Squeezelings2|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Squeezelings|Optimus Primal]], in blind bags, or on blister card individually.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Nendoroid==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Nendoroid G1 Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Nendoroid Optimus Prime (G1 Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Nendoroid ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1765&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion blaster, Energon-axe, pointing hand&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[Nendoroid]] Optimus Prime is a [[super deformed]], adorable rendition of the original Autobot commander. It is the first Nendoroid figure released for a &amp;quot;Generation 1&amp;quot; character, as the first Nendoroid figures for &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; were for the &#039;&#039;[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]&#039;&#039; movie.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As with most Nendoroids, Optimus Prime can interchange body parts with compatible figures, and comes with an alternative &amp;quot;pointing hand&amp;quot; accessory to aid with specific posing. The figure is packed with Optimus&#039;s trademark Ion blaster and Energon-axe weapons (generically referred to as a gun and an energy axe by the Good Smile Company website), the latter of which replaces Optimus&#039;s hand when wielded. He also features articulation at the head, knees, shoulders, elbows, and even his chest.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was later redecoed as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Nendoroid|Nemesis Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Icon Heroes==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime X Bumblebee Retro Pin Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
: A hard enamel pin based on Optimus Prime&#039;s original G1 package art made by Icon Heroes. It comes carded with a [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Icon Heroes|Bumblebee]] pin.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This pin was also available in [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Icon Heroes|Nemesis Prime]] colors.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Icon-Heroes-Optimus-Prime-Action-Statue.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb|&#039;&#039;Of course&#039;&#039; we need another superdeformed Optimus Prime statue, why do you ask?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Action Statue&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
: A 12&amp;quot; tall polystone statue of Optimus Prime holding his ion blaster and standing over an Autobot insignia base. The statue is slighty superdeformed with an unusually large head and features some neck articulation.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Each sample is going to be individually numbered and come with a certificate of authenticity.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Kotobukiya==&lt;br /&gt;
===Bishoujo Series===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Bishoujo-Series-OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|Looking this good is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bishoujo Series Transformers Convoy/Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (January 2023)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Alternate masked face&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Known designers:&#039;&#039; [[Shunya Yamashita]] (artist)&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Kotobukiya]] [[Bishoujo Series]]&#039;&#039; Convoy/Optimus Prime renders the classic Autobot commander as a cute anime girl (formally termed as a &#039;&#039;{{w|Bishōjo}}&#039;&#039;). Bishoujo Optimus&#039;s necklace represents the [[Matrix of Leadership]], while Prime&#039;s trailer and wheels are represented as her suitcase and boots respectively.&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Bishoujo Series&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime also comes with an alternate [[Mouthplate|masked]] headpiece, and a red display base designed after the Autobot insignia. A Deluxe Edition release also included a B5-sized acrylic board for display, featuring Yamashita&#039;s original artwork of the character.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This statue was later recolored and retooled to create &#039;&#039;Bishoujo Series&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Kotobukiya Bishoujo Series|Nemesis Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Frame Arms Girl===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kotobukiya-TF-Optimus-Prime-Fumikada-Shimane-Ver-kit.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Minerva&#039;s &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;Ginrai&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; Optimus Prime cosplay.]] &lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy/Optimus Prime Humikane{{sic}} Shimada Ver.&#039;&#039;&#039; (June 2025)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 5 pairs of hand parts, 2x2 Faceplates (Android, Human), Front hair/helmet parts for human face config, Ion Blaster, Energon Axe&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Known designers:&#039;&#039; [[Fumikane Shimada]] (artist)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Designed by Humikane (actually &amp;quot;Fumikane&amp;quot;) Shimada of &#039;&#039;Frame Arm Girls&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;30 Minutes Sisters&#039;&#039; fame, this 135mm articulated model kit (using a similar construction to &#039;&#039;FA Girl&#039;&#039; kits, though she&#039;s not referred to as such) of Optimus Prime/Convoy is another personified take of the character compared to the &#039;&#039;Bishoujo Series&#039;&#039; statue above. Aside from her hand parts and the two signature weapons, Optimus also comes with two types of faceplates, with two expressions for each, and a few front hair/helmet parts for each configuration.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Micro Machines==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MMMPrime&amp;amp;Tracks.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Hauler Playset&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Micro Machines|Tracks]] vehicle, decoder&lt;br /&gt;
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==XM Studios==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
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:This hand-painted porcelain statue of Optimus Prime stands over 26&amp;quot; tall and features alternate arms to allow owners to display him in different poses or switching out his signature laser rifle for his energon axe. His chest-mounted Matrix of Leadership lights up, and the set also includes a sculpted version of the truck mode to display next to the robot. Suggested retail was about $1,700.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Bust&#039;&#039;&#039; (2023)&lt;br /&gt;
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:A four-foot-tall bust of Optimus Prime, with hand-burnished metallic features and a $4,000 price tag. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers × Mini World&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MiniWorldOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2023)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Transforming base, gun, axe, 2 smokestacks, machine part, crane arm, 2 connectors&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers × Mini World]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a tie-in to the popular [[China|Chinese]] game &#039;&#039;[[Mini World]]&#039;&#039;. It comes with a display base which can fold up into a cube-shaped representation of Prime&#039;s truck mode, complete with rolling wheels. The figure can transform into a storage mode and store fully inside the cube, or you can remove his head and replace it with the folded up cube. The unfurled base mode has some machinery inside, as well as a weapons rack to store the included gun and axe accessories. The set includes two smokestacks that can be pegged onto the truck-cube mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Each set includes [[Build a Figure]]-like machinery components which can be combined with parts from other sets to make new structures.&lt;br /&gt;
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:It is exclusively available at TMall, a subsidiary of Alibaba. This figure was released both individually and as part of a giftset with the rest of the &amp;quot;Mini World&amp;quot; Transformers. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Mochibots Transformers Plush==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MochibotsPrime.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|It was either this or a banana to show how tall I am. And I&#039;m &#039;&#039;NOT&#039;&#039; Primal!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Mochibots &amp;quot;Transformers&amp;quot; Plush Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2023)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:Apart of the line of cute, cuddly Transformers Plushies, [[Mochibots Transformers Plush|Mochibots]] Convoy (otherwise known as &#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;) is a 5.5 CM tall variation of the character, with Sunbow cartoon-accurate white pants and all! This Convoy is given a &amp;quot;Fumo&amp;quot; stylization, making the robotic detailing more rounded and soft, with stubby limbs and a cute, somewhat stern expression. Every detail is sewn-in, leading to him and the rest of the Mochibots line having a premium feel, with added texture and depth added to each detail. In addition to all this cute Convoy&#039;s offerings, he has a block of stuffed material in the back to represent his &amp;quot;Backpack&amp;quot;, and a stitched-on Autobot logo! Though, much like [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Mochibots Transformers Plush|Cliff]], the Autobot logo seems to have a squinting expression, likely a limitation of how far the detail can go with this process. Like many other Mochibots, Convoy also features a special, reflective material in his eyes and windows, with light giving it a special shimmer effect whenever it hits it.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Convoy was released in the Summer of 2023 in &amp;quot;Volume 1&amp;quot; of the Mochibots line, alongside Cliff, Bumble, and Convoy&#039;s Shattered Glass counterpart. This line was exclusive to China and Japan, with almost all of them being locked to Asia via [[amiami|amiami&#039;s]] digital storefront.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fools Paradise==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|LOWFOOL}}[[File:LOWFOOL League of Steel Optimus Prime.jpeg|upright=1.66|thumb|Some contrast to the bishoujo, huh?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2023)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Football&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of a collaboration between Hasbro and [[Hong Kong]]-based online store ZCWO, Optimus Prime joins the &amp;quot;League of Steel&amp;quot; subline of [[Fools Paradise]]&#039;s LOWFOOL range, rendered as a hulking American football player alongside similar vinyl statues of [[Transformers × Evangelion|Evangelion]]s and {{w|Gundam}}s. He is depicted as a human man wearing heavily Optimus Prime-inspired body armour and sports equipment, including a colour coordinated football, and is designed with the characteristic LOWFOOL facial features of a strong brow, squinting eyes, and moustache (not, as you might surmise, as a reference to [[Peter Cullen]]&#039;s own face fuzz).&lt;br /&gt;
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:Preorders for Prime opened in June 2023, with a projected release date of November.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)&lt;br /&gt;
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:A second statue of Optimus Prime by Fools Paradise portrays Optimus Prime in a much more conventional (if heavily stylised) design. This vinyl statue of Prime stands approximately 60cm tall, and features light up LED eyes and apparently boasts a full range of articulation. It also features a somewhat weathered paint job.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Preorders opened in November 2023, with a projected release date of March 2024.&lt;br /&gt;
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==McFarlane Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|PagePunch}}[[File:Page Punchers Optimus Prime and Megatron.jpeg|upright=1.66|thumb|If you squint, you can just &#039;&#039;barely&#039;&#039; make out the lack of a waist swivel.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime and Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)&lt;br /&gt;
: &#039;&#039;[[Page Punchers]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is 3-inch non-transformable action figure based off his [[IDW]] design.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He comes in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#PAGEPUNCH|Megatron]], packaged with [[New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039; #1]] and [[Dissolution Part 6: This Machine Kills Fascists|&#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; #6]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Hot Wheels&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1| &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Track Fleet, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Trailer (detachable)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Charlie Angulo]] ([[Mattel]])}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Hot Wheels (franchise)|Hot Wheels]]&#039;&#039; Track Fleet Optimus Prime is a non-transforming truck at 1/64 scale based on a Freightliner FL86 Class 8 truck, sized to be compatible with &#039;&#039;Hot Wheels&#039;&#039; tracks.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unlike the concurrently released [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#HWScreenTime|&#039;&#039;HW Screen Time&#039;&#039; Bumblebee]], Optimus does &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; have a sculpted robot face on his undercarriage. &lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Skate, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Finger sneakers&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the &#039;&#039;Hot Wheels Skate&#039;&#039; subset, this is an Optimus Prime-themed finger skateboard that comes with a pair of red finger sneakers. The shape and packaging use Dreamwave-era artwork of Optimus Prime.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (HW Screen Time, 2025)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Mainline ID number:&#039;&#039; 104/250&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;HW Screen Time ID number:&#039;&#039; 6/10&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Manson Cheung]] ([[Mattel]])}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Hot Wheels&#039;&#039; HW Screen Time Optimus Prime is a non-transforming truck at 1/64 scale based on a Freightliner FL86 Class 8 truck, sized to be compatible with &#039;&#039;Hot Wheels&#039;&#039; tracks.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Compared to the &#039;&#039;Track Fleet&#039;&#039; version, this version of Optimus &#039;&#039;has&#039;&#039; a sculpted robot face on his undercarriage, is larger and does not feature a trailer. It is largely based on the transforming &#039;&#039;Mattel Creations&#039;&#039; version of Optimus but with some modifications for cost reasons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Beyblade X&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Beyblade_X_Transformers_OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|Not pictured: Optimus Prime using this to part the Red Sea.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime and Megatron Multipack Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime 4-60P&#039;&#039;&#039; consists of three pieces that can be interchanged with those of [[Beyblade#BEYBLADE X|other &#039;&#039;Beyblade X&#039;&#039; tops]]; an attacking &#039;&#039;&#039;Blade&#039;&#039;&#039; primarily made of metal, a &#039;&#039;&#039;Ratchet&#039;&#039;&#039; that locks parts together and determines height, and a &#039;&#039;&#039;Bit&#039;&#039;&#039; that touches the ground and determines movement.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; Blade features a picture of Optimus Prime on its central Gear Chip and is largely a retool of the mainline &#039;&#039;Beyblade X&#039;&#039; Blade &amp;quot;Helm Knight&amp;quot;, sporting a largely similar metal section with Optimus Prime-themed details and an unaltered plastic underframe. The &amp;quot;4-60&amp;quot; Ratchet and &amp;quot;P&amp;quot; (&amp;quot;Point&amp;quot;) Bit of this Beyblade are recolored parts from other &#039;&#039;Beyblade X&#039;&#039; tops.&lt;br /&gt;
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:While the completed Beyblade is labeled as Balance Type, the &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; Blade is individually labeled on the back of the packaging as Defense Type, due to being a retool of the Defense Type Blade &amp;quot;Helm Knight&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime 4-60P was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Beyblade X|Megatron 4-80B]] as an Amazon exclusive. Like other Collab Beyblades, scanning the QR code on the underside of the Blade will award the player with 1500 Season Track points, but will not unlock the Beyblade for use in the game.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Yolopark==&lt;br /&gt;
===AMK===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:YoloparkAMKProG1OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (AMK Pro, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Stand, [[Ion blaster]], [[Energon-axe]], [[Matrix of Leadership]], Megatron gun mode&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of Yolopark&#039;s AMK Pro line, Optimus Prime comes in pre-assembled modules as opposed to traditional model kit runners. This allows him to be assembled quickly and easily without tools. Unlike Yolopark&#039;s regular AMK line, the AMK Pro line features diecast parts as well as light-up features. In Prime&#039;s case, his eyes will light up when tapping his head with a magnet. The feature requires one CR927 battery which is not included.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The fully assembled figure resembles the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy 3.0 and features an opening Matrix chamber and fully articulated hands, eliminating the need for alternate hands. Both the ion blaster and Megatron gun can be wielded by his hands, though removing the stalk from the Megatron gun makes this much easier.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure was redecoed into Nemesis Prime.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Yolopark-AMK-Pro-20cm-Optimus-Prime-(Hasbro-Edition).jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Hasbro Edition, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Ion blaster]], [[Energon-axe]], [[Matrix of Leadership]], Stand with Teletraan-1 Backdrop&lt;br /&gt;
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:The AMK Pro Optimus Prime kit is re-released under the &amp;quot;Hasbro Edition&amp;quot; branding. In this release, the die-cast parts have been replaced with plastic, and the light-up feature and the Megatron gun accessory are no longer included. In addition, Prime&#039;s display stand also comes with an additional Teletraan-1 backdrop for the arm unit.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Yolopark-AMK-Pro-20cm-Optimus-Prime-and-Megatron-Combo-Set-(Hasbro-Edition).jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron and Optimus Prime Combo Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Ion blaster]], [[Energon-axe]], [[Matrix of Leadership]], Energy Mace, Light Sword, Laser Pistol, Two display stands (Teletraan-1 Backdrop, Ark Backdrop)&lt;br /&gt;
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:The &amp;quot;Hasbro Edition&amp;quot; of the AMK Pro Optimus Prime kit is also sold as a two-pack with the same line&#039;s Megatron. The 2-pack also comes with a unique pin.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime (Clear Color)&#039;&#039;&#039; (AMK Pro, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Stand, [[Ion blaster]], [[Energon-axe]], [[Matrix of Leadership]], Megatron gun mode&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released exclusively for the Cybertron Con 2024 in Shanghai, this Optimus Prime is a translucent redeco of the AMK Pro kit.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|2025AMK}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (AMK, 2025)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Ion blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This AMK Optimus Prime only comes with his Ion Blaster and the Matrix of Leadership. In addition, He also features cartoon-accurate deco.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{comingsoontoy|June 2025 release}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===AMK Mini Series===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Yolopark-AMK-Mini-Series-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Swap my right arm with Megatron&#039;s so I could go to the offensive!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 additional pairs of hands (Splayed, Pointing), [[Ion blaster]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;AMK Mini Series&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a smaller version of the character and features swappable hand parts and his usual Ion Blaster.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Initial images of the kit&#039;s hand-painted prototypes showed Prime utilizing a desaturated blue and red. His white parts are slightly darker, while his grill abs are flat grey and the chest windows are white. Unlike the prototype, the blue paint on the crotch is missing in the final product.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus Prime is sold as either an individually marked single, a 2-pack with the same line&#039;s Megatron in a single box, or as a blind box figure. This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] for the blind-box line, and [[Delta Magnus]] for the Agabyss-organized &#039;&#039;[[BotCon]] 2024&#039;&#039; exclusive House of Magnus BotCon VS Set.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Orion Pax (IDW)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2025)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This &#039;&#039;AMK Mini Series&#039;&#039; kit is based on Orion Pax&#039;s appearance in the 2005 &#039;&#039;IDW&#039;&#039; comics.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{comingsoontoy|June 2025 release}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===BMK===&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2025)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Ion blaster]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;BMK&#039;&#039; (Which stands for &amp;quot;Beginner Model Kit&amp;quot;) Optimus Prime is a larger version of the &#039;&#039;AMK Mini&#039;&#039;, with the design being based on the &#039;&#039;AMK/Pro&#039;&#039; release. As with other &#039;&#039;BMK&#039;&#039;s, Optimus features a similarly basic articulation, though the knees have been replaced with a rotating joint.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{comingsoontoy|June 2025 release}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Blokees==&lt;br /&gt;
===Galaxy Version===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Galaxy Version}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Version-01-Roll-Out-Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Galaxy Version, 2023)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Version 01 - Roll Out&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Spare balljoint piece, figure stand, 2 open hands, ion blaster, Energon Axe, holdable Autobot and Decepticon insignias&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the first wave of &#039;&#039;Galaxy Version&#039;&#039; line of blind boxes, [[Blokees]] Optimus Prime is a roughly 4-inches tall, highly-articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Autobot leader. He is built on a &amp;quot;Standard Body&amp;quot; skeleton shared with other Blokees figures in the line, but with different body pieces to make them distinct. As advertised in the box, Prime has a pull rate of 1 in every 12 boxes, or three times across four cases.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Prime comes with a pair of closed and open hands, along with a left hand molded in a pointing position exclusive to this figure. He also comes with his trademark Ion Blaster and Energon axe weapons—the former can be plugged into the closed hands, and the latter can be plugged into either wrist. The barrel of the Ion Blaster is compatible with the blast effects included with Ironhide, Megatron, and Skywarp. He also has a stand with four studs on top, which he can plug into and connect to similar stands. Optimus can also accommodate the jetpack included with Sideswipe, released on the &amp;quot;Shining Version&amp;quot; lineup.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:If one chooses, Prime&#039;s inner shoulder parts and elbow joints can be swapped with the red-colored pieces from the same lineup to create a more cartoon-accurate coloration.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:His body parts are redecoed to make &#039;&#039;Galaxy Version&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Blokees|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime (IDW)]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Blokees|Ultra Magnus (DW)]], and [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Blokees|Nemesis Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Version-01-Roll-Out-Optimus-(Secret).jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Secret Figure&#039;&#039;&#039; (Galaxy Version, 2023)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Version 01 - Roll Out&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Spare balljoint piece, figure stand, 2 open hands, ion blaster, Energon Axe, holdable Autobot and Decepticon insignias&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The chase figure of &#039;&#039;Galaxy Version&#039;&#039; 01, with a much slimmer pull rate of 1 in every 36 boxes, i.e., once in four cases. Prime is redecoed in a metallic sheen, save for the joint pieces along with more show-accurate deco on the crotch, thighs, back, and shins. He comes with the same accessories as his regular counterpart. &lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|BlokeesPink}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blokees Cybertron Con 2024 Pink OP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Not the kind of [https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Trans-Am_System Trans Am] you&#039;d expect Optimus Prime to turn into.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime [Pink]&#039;&#039;&#039; (Galaxy Version, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Pair of open hands, one pointing left hand, Energon Axe, Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership with support stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released exclusively for the Cybertron Con 2024 event, this Optimus Prime kit is sold as a pre-assembled redeco of the first Galaxy/Shining Version kit, featuring opaque and translucent &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;[[energon]]&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; pink livery, and omits the light-up feature. He comes with all weapons and hand accessories from the original Galaxy Version release and the Matrix/support stand from the Shining Version. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This Optimus Prime is limited to 999 units, with 400...no, 100 sold at the convention, and the rest distributed through online and physical stores across mainland China.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|GVParallelUniverse}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Version-06-IDW-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;IDW Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Galaxy Version, 2025)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Version 06 - Parallel Universe&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Spare balljoint piece, figure stand, 2 open hands, blaster, blast effect&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The sixth wave of the &#039;&#039;Galaxy Version&#039;&#039; blind boxes features an all-new kit of Optimus Prime (with the &amp;quot;IDW&amp;quot; moniker), molded in his Orion Pax appearance in &amp;quot;Chaos Theory&amp;quot;. In addition to the new hand runner introduced in the 4th wave, Optimus/Orion comes with his twin cannons and his blaster accessory, complete with its blast effect. Like the other &#039;&#039;Galaxy Version&#039;&#039; kits since Wave 5, Optimus features a slightly upgraded suite of standard body parts, notably the sturdier pre-assembled hinge joints and the multi-colored head piece with color-coded eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As advertised in the box, he has a pull rate of 1 in every 12 boxes.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Blokees-TF-GV-06-Hidden-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|300px]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;IDW Orion Pax&#039;&#039;&#039; (Galaxy Version, 2025)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Version 06 - Parallel Universe&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Spare balljoint piece, figure stand, 2 open hands, blaster, blast effect&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The chase figure of &#039;&#039;Galaxy Version&#039;&#039; 06, with a much slimmer pull rate of 1 in every 36 boxes, i.e. once in four cases, this Optimus Prime (now called &amp;quot;Orion Pax&amp;quot;) kit is a redeco of the kit above, representing the force field-equipped coloration activated by Trailbreaker in &amp;quot;[[Elegant Chaos Part 1: All Our Parlous Yesterdays]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
====Shining Version====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Anchor|Shining Version}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blokees-TF-Shining-Version-01-Shining-Roll-Out-Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Shining Version, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Shining Version 01 - Shining Roll Out&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Spare balljoint piece, figure stand, 2 pairs of hands (fists/weapon-holding, open-palm), ion blaster, Energon Axe, Matrix of Leadership with support stand, holdable Autobot and Decepticon insignias&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the first wave of Blokees&#039; &#039;&#039;Shining Version&#039;&#039; line, this version of the &#039;&#039;Galaxy Version&#039;&#039; Optimus kit now features painted translucent face and chest parts, and a torso frame that lights up upon shaking (or at least just lightly tap some areas on the torso), causing the eyes and the Matrix pattern tampographed on his chest window to glow for a limited time. In addition to his identical accessories from the Galaxy Version release, Optimus also comes with a single Energon Cube, a separate Matrix with a support stand, and a new, larger figure stand.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Blokees-TF-Shining-Version-02-Shining-1985-Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Shining Version, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Shining Version 02 - Shining 1985&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Spare balljoint piece, figure stand, 2 pairs of hands (fists/weapon-holding, open-palm), ion blaster, [[Energon]] cube, holdable Autobot and Decepticon insignias&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The second wave of the &#039;&#039;Shining Version&#039;&#039; series introduced a second Optimus Prime mold styled after his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original Generation 1 toy]], complete with an ion blaster modeled after it. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|BlokeesG1ToyMetallic}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blokees-TF-Shining-Version-02-Shining-1985-Optimus-(Secret).jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Secret Figure&#039;&#039;&#039; (Shining Version, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Shining Version 02 - Shining 1985&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Spare balljoint piece, figure stand, 2 open hands, ion blaster, [[Energon]] cube, holdable Autobot and Decepticon insignias&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This chase variant of the above toy-style mold is, like the &#039;&#039;Galaxy Version&#039;&#039;, redecoed into metallic colors along with more toy-accurate tampographs and retains the same accessories. The eye and window pieces are now molded with orange-ish red translucent plastic instead of blue.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|ShiningPax}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blokees-TF-Shining-Version-03-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;IDW Orion Pax&#039;&#039;&#039; (Shining Version, [[2025]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Shining Version 03 - Shattered Universe&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 pairs of hands (fists/accessory-holding, splayed open-palm), Gun, figure stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The third wave of the &#039;&#039;Shining Version&#039;&#039; series introduced a new mold styled after his Orion Pax appearance in &#039;&#039;IDW Publishing&#039;&#039;&#039;s &amp;quot;Spotlight Orion Pax&amp;quot; comic. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As with later Galaxy Version kits since Wave 5, Orion features sturdier pre-assembled hinge joints.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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====Box Sets====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Anchor|Exclusive Yearly Version}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Version-01-Roll-Out-Optimus-(Exclusive-Yearly-Version).jpg|thumb|250px]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Yearly Version- The Golden Lagoon&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 pairs of hands (open, closed/weapon-holding), ion blaster, Energon Axe, Matrix of Leadership with support stand, figure stand, 2 impact effects, holdable Autobot and Decepticon insignias, five Energon Cubes&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This special edition box set included [[Electrum]]-inspired gold redecoes of &#039;&#039;Shining Version&#039;&#039; (See above) Optimus Prime as well as [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|Prowl]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|Ironhide]], [[Long Haul (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|Long Haul]], and [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Exclusive Yearly Version|Starscream]], where they also receive translucent redecoes of face and chest parts painted on.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As with the rest of his pack-in mates in this set, Optimus suffers from a case of [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]], as his molded gold hinge joints can potentially snap off due to the swirly plastic.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Anchor|Exclusive Yearly Version}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blokees-TF-Yearly-Version-Set-2-Optimus-Prime-(G1-Toy).jpg|thumb|250px]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Yearly Version- The Golden Lagoon - Defence&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 pairs of hands (open, closed/weapon-holding), ion blaster, figure stand, blast effect, 2 impact effects, holdable Autobot and Decepticon insignias, five Energon Cubes&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The 2025 Yearly Version box set now features an Electrum-inspired redeco of the toy-based &#039;&#039;Shining Version&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime kit. In addition to the identical accessories, he also comes with two additional impact effects for the figure stand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Like the rest of this box set&#039;s kits, Optimus&#039; hinge joints are now molded in a more mustard yellow-ish plastic, reducing the Gold Plastic Syndrome-related issue plagued from the previous release.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Action Edition===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blokees-TF-Action-Edition-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|300px]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Action Edition, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:Accessories: Ion Blaster, Energon-Axe, Jetpack, Wrist Communicator, Holomatter avatar, Matrix of Leadership, Index finger parts (Fist, Pointing, Trigger-finger), display stand with magnet-powered faction symbol block&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The &amp;quot;Action Edition&amp;quot; Optimus Prime is a 7-inch (approx 18cm) model kit with a slightly more complex build and features an inner frame (equivalent to the ones used for &#039;&#039;Bandai&#039;&#039;&#039;s &amp;quot;Master/Perfect/Real Grade&amp;quot; kits) with greater articulation points than his other &#039;&#039;Galaxy Version&#039;&#039; toys. In addition to his two signature weapons, the removable Matrix of Leadership, and the jetpack, Optimus also comes with a hologram readout and wrist comm pieces to attach to the left forearm, with each of those parts featuring two different types of stickers. The articulated hands also feature two additional index fingers, a straight pointing piece, and a slightly curved piece for the Ion Blaster&#039;s trigger. A magnetic component in his display stand&#039;s faction symbol activates the light-up features that illuminate his eyes and the Matrix. An additional sticker sheet and extra yellow-colored eye parts can be used to create a toy-accurate version of this kit.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:If one chooses, the middle-to-pinky fingers &#039;&#039;can&#039;&#039; be (carefully) sliced into individual pieces as they also feature individual ball joints for each finger.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Defender Version===&lt;br /&gt;
{{Note|Every case comes with a random Commemorative Card, with 10 Common, 1 Gold, and 1 Silver for each out of every 12 cards.}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|GVD01Truck}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blokees-TF-Defender-Ver-01-Optimus-Prime-truck.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Vehicle&#039;&#039;&#039; (Defender Version, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Defender Version 01 - Shattered Alliance&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the all-new &#039;&#039;Defender Version&#039;&#039; line of blind boxes, this &#039;&#039;Blokees&#039;&#039; kit of Optimus Prime is molded in his truck mode. The trailer hitch also comes with the Auto-Launcher from the Combat Deck, where it can be extended and be wielded by other figures from the same line, allowing them to ride Optimus like an adorable little scooter.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Blokees-TF-Defender-Ver-01-Optimus-Prime-robot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Defender Version, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Defender Version 01 - Shattered Alliance&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This &#039;&#039;Defender Version&#039;&#039; kit of Optimus Prime is a 2.2-inch (5.5cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the &#039;&#039;Galaxy Version&#039;&#039; kits, but still articulated. Unlike his &#039;&#039;Galaxy Version&#039;&#039; kit, Optimus only comes with an Ion Blaster.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As with all robot mode kits from this line, Optimus features color-coded eye parts, which double as the neck&#039;s socket joint.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Blokees-TF-Defender-Ver-01-Special-Galaxy-Type-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Special Galaxy Type Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Defender Version, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Defender Version 01 - Shattered Alliance&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:One of the four chase figures of the line, the &amp;quot;Special Galaxy Type&amp;quot; Optimus Prime is a metallic redeco of the figure above, and he also features thoroughly painted details to make him more accurate to the show. One chase variant is guaranteed per case, meaning this Optimus appears in five out of every twelve cases.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{Anchor|100PercentFirepower}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blokees-TF-Defender-Ver-01-Optimus-Prime-100%-Firepower.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|All of these armaments and yet he insists on crippling the &#039;Cons&#039; joints without destroying them.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime 100% Firepower&#039;&#039;&#039; (Defender Version, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Defender Version 01 - Shattered Alliance&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster, Forearm cannon, Wing pack&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The &amp;quot;100% Firepower&amp;quot; version of the Optimus Prime kit is an alternate version of the Special Galaxy Type chase figure, decked out in metallic paint, and comes with additional armaments such as the forearm cannon and a wing pack that is inspired by his &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; namesake. Unlike the chase variant above, this Optimus has an &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;even&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039; slimmer pull rate of &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039; in every 144 boxes, or once per twelve cases.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
{{--}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Auldey==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Note|All releases come with their respective trading cards.}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Auldey-TF-AAE-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alpha Action Elite, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Defend Iacon!&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;AAE-001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 4 pairs of hands, Ion Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Sold as part of [[Auldey]]&#039;s &amp;quot;Alpha Action Elite (AAE)&amp;quot; series of blindboxes, this Optimus Prime is a 5-inch non-transforming but highly articulated action figure, and he comes with his additional pairs of hands and his signature ion blaster. Prime also features a removable chest window piece, which reveals an empty cavity for a future Matrix of Leadership accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As advertised in the box, the lineup had an 11/70 probability of getting Prime.&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Auldey-TF-AAE-Optimus-Prime-(Metallic).jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime (Metallic Color)&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alpha Action Elite, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Defend Iacon!&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;AAE-000&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 4 pairs of hands, Ion Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The chase figure of the first lineup with a much slimmer 1/72 probability, this Optimus Prime is a redeco and retool of the figure above, featuring a toy-based deco and parts such as the head and legs. In addition, Prime also comes with a sheet of customer-applied stickers to complete the rest of his toy-accurate details, which include the chrome yellow-gold areas on his front hip.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{--}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Attacktix]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Combiners]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Decoys]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:MyClone]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Titanium Series]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Bitfig]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:ULTIMATES!]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Transformers Character Card Autobots]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>TargetmasterJoe268</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Deathcobra_(G1)&amp;diff=1813853</id>
		<title>Deathcobra (G1)</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Deathcobra_(G1)&amp;diff=1813853"/>
		<updated>2025-02-08T21:49:23Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;TargetmasterJoe268: /* Legacy */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{factions|decepticon}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{disambig2|the evil Decepticon|his heroic mirror universe counterpart|Deathcobra (SG)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Deathcobra is a [[Decepticon]] [[Breastforce]] Warrior from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Deathcobra-r.jpg|upright=2.3|thumb|Member of the &amp;quot;cannot actually sit down&amp;quot; club.]]&lt;br /&gt;
An old friend of [[Leozack]], &#039;&#039;&#039;Deathcobra&#039;&#039;&#039; (デスコブラ &#039;&#039;Desukobura&#039;&#039;) is a stern, strict, professional soldier. All the things [[Hellbat (G1)|Hellbat]] is not, which is why Hellbat is so threatened by him.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Like all [[Breastforce]] members, he has a [[Breast Animal]] partner, [[Cobrabreast]],&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[Ask Vector Prime]] Facebook post, 25 September 2015&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; who also forms his hand-held blaster. Deathcobra can also form part of [[Liokaiser]], either as the first draft for the left arm, or, if he and Hellbat bury the hatchet, a shoulder cannon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; cartoon===&lt;br /&gt;
{{voiceactor|[[Tomomichi Nishimura]] (Japanese)}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:UniteLiokaiser Deathcobra copter mode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|He&#039;s [[Cobra]] in robot mode, but [[Oktober Guard]] in vehicle mode!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Deathcobra was summoned by [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] to join his cadre of warriors, completing the team that would form the goliath Liokaiser (by replacing Hellbat) as his left arm. However, he was intercepted on his way to the Decepticons&#039; base by Hellbat, who begged him to just go away, knowing that with Deathcobra on the team, his usefulness was at an end.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:UniteLiokaiser Deathcobra threatened.jpg|thumb|200px|You! Stay in my line of fire! This, I command!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Naturally, Deathcobra told Hellbat to stick it in his [[Anatomic euphemism|reactor linkage]], and the jittery Hellbat threatened to shoot his rival. Unimpressed, Deathcobra advanced, and in a panic, Hellbat actually &#039;&#039;did&#039;&#039; shoot him. This led to a firefight where Hellbat was tremendously outclassed, but a wild, lucky shot ended up blowing through Deathcobra&#039;s chest and killed the Decepticon warrior.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Realizing what a deep pile he was in, Hellbat was saved when he realized the fight had been witnessed by the [[Micromaster]]s [[Holi]] and [[Clipper (G1)|Clipper]], letting him place the blame for Deathcobra&#039;s death on the [[Autobot]]s, and ensuring his position as part of Liokaiser. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Hellbat informed the Breastforce of Deathcobra&#039;s death at the hands of the Autobots which came as such a shock to them. Leozack however was a bit skeptical of Hellbat&#039;s story, [[Guyhawk]] was very angry and wanted to kill Star Saber himself. Once they got to the scene, they discovered Holi and Clipper next to Deathcobra&#039;s body and prepared a &amp;quot;blood bath&amp;quot; for them. The Micromasters were saved by Star Saber, but the team revealed their secret: merging into Liokaiser, they vowed to defeat him in Deathcobra&#039;s memory.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
They failed when [[Ginrai (robot)|God Ginrai]] showed up. {{storylink|Unite! Liokaiser}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; online comic===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Deathcobra_Kre-O_Character_Image.jpg|thumb|left|75px]]&lt;br /&gt;
Deathcobra was among [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]&#039;s troops as they discovered the [[Red Bucket]]. {{storylink|Treasure Competition! Defeat with Block Power!}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===2005 IDW continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PermanentRevolution-Deathcobra.jpg|thumb|300px|This he commands!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Deathcobra was part of [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]]&#039;s contingent of Decepticons stationed in their [[Warworld]]. In agreement with [[Tarn (G1)|Tarn]], Deathsaurus and his forces joined with the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] to continue the Decepticon dream and eliminate [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}&lt;br /&gt;
==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-HasLab-Deathcobra.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I lived bitch. (Hopefully…)]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Liokaiser&#039;&#039;&#039; (2026)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1989 (Victory)|Victory]]&#039;&#039; / &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/transformers-legacy-haslab-liokaiser-combiner/G22675L00 HasLab Liokaiser campaign page]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoHhGjpFhXU  NEW TRANSFORMERS HASLAB! Legacy Liokaiser Combiner - The Ultimate Combiner Awaits!] at the Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Electromagnetic Nunchaku#Legacy|Electromagnetic Nunchaku]] (Tier 2 unlock), Display stands (Tier 3 unlock)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;37 years&#039;&#039; after his storyline debut, Deathcobra got his first-ever toy rendition as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]&#039;&#039; [[Breastforce#Legacy|B̶r̶e̶a̶s̶t̶ Chest-force]], the fifth [[HasLab]] crowdfunded Transformers release. Deathcobra is capable of combining with his squaddies to form additional configurations for [[Liokaiser#Legacy|Liokaiser]] by either tagging in for &amp;quot;[[Hellbat (G1)#Legacy|Ellbat]]&amp;quot; as the left arm or forming a shoulder cannon. He also includes his erstwhile animal companion, now simply referred to as the  &amp;quot;[[Cobrabreast#Legacy|Cobra Chest Animal]].&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As the Tier 1 unlock, Deathcobra&#039;s existence is even more tenuous than your average HasLab offering, and he and Cobrabreast will only see production if the campaign goes above and beyond the 10000 minimum to reach 13000 backers by March 24, 2025.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{toystub}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{comingsoontoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
* Deathcobra transforms into a &amp;quot;Hind&amp;quot; Mi-24 assault helicopter in the &#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; anime. &lt;br /&gt;
* Amusingly, the anime cheats Deathcobra out of both a transformation sequence &#039;&#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039;&#039; a &amp;quot;Breast Attack&amp;quot; sequence, having them occur either off-camera or while another scene is already in progress.&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; Deathcobra is made from existing &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; parts like almost every other cameo Kreon, as he uses the [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] helmet, a backpack piece and a rotor piece. The body deco was created in a manner that homages the original&#039;s [[Cobrabreast|Breast animal partner]] (with the backpack piece emulating it even further).&lt;br /&gt;
* Deathcobra&#039;s body in the 2005 IDW comics is modeled on the jet-based &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Japan|Generations]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Generations|Ratbat]] toy (thanks to the coloring, it bears a resemblance to [[Serpentor#Timelines|another &amp;quot;cobra&amp;quot;-based robot toy]]).&lt;br /&gt;
* In IDW continuity, Deathcobra replaces Hellbat as a member of Deathsaurus&#039;s loyalists. However, [[The Plotters&#039; Club (Part 3): Journey&#039;s End|&#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; #12]] has Liokaiser erroneously drawn with Hellbat still as the left arm. Oops.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Foreign names===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;English:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Cobra&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Omni Productions]] dub)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Mandarin:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Dúshé&#039;&#039;&#039; (毒蛇, &amp;quot;Viper&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Russian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Cobra&#039;&#039;&#039; (Кобра)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Breastforce]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kreons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Legacy Decepticons]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>TargetmasterJoe268</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Deathcobra_(G1)&amp;diff=1813852</id>
		<title>Deathcobra (G1)</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Deathcobra_(G1)&amp;diff=1813852"/>
		<updated>2025-02-08T21:48:58Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;TargetmasterJoe268: /* Legacy */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{factions|decepticon}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{disambig2|the evil Decepticon|his heroic mirror universe counterpart|Deathcobra (SG)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Deathcobra is a [[Decepticon]] [[Breastforce]] Warrior from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Deathcobra-r.jpg|upright=2.3|thumb|Member of the &amp;quot;cannot actually sit down&amp;quot; club.]]&lt;br /&gt;
An old friend of [[Leozack]], &#039;&#039;&#039;Deathcobra&#039;&#039;&#039; (デスコブラ &#039;&#039;Desukobura&#039;&#039;) is a stern, strict, professional soldier. All the things [[Hellbat (G1)|Hellbat]] is not, which is why Hellbat is so threatened by him.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Like all [[Breastforce]] members, he has a [[Breast Animal]] partner, [[Cobrabreast]],&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[Ask Vector Prime]] Facebook post, 25 September 2015&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; who also forms his hand-held blaster. Deathcobra can also form part of [[Liokaiser]], either as the first draft for the left arm, or, if he and Hellbat bury the hatchet, a shoulder cannon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; cartoon===&lt;br /&gt;
{{voiceactor|[[Tomomichi Nishimura]] (Japanese)}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:UniteLiokaiser Deathcobra copter mode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|He&#039;s [[Cobra]] in robot mode, but [[Oktober Guard]] in vehicle mode!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Deathcobra was summoned by [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] to join his cadre of warriors, completing the team that would form the goliath Liokaiser (by replacing Hellbat) as his left arm. However, he was intercepted on his way to the Decepticons&#039; base by Hellbat, who begged him to just go away, knowing that with Deathcobra on the team, his usefulness was at an end.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:UniteLiokaiser Deathcobra threatened.jpg|thumb|200px|You! Stay in my line of fire! This, I command!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Naturally, Deathcobra told Hellbat to stick it in his [[Anatomic euphemism|reactor linkage]], and the jittery Hellbat threatened to shoot his rival. Unimpressed, Deathcobra advanced, and in a panic, Hellbat actually &#039;&#039;did&#039;&#039; shoot him. This led to a firefight where Hellbat was tremendously outclassed, but a wild, lucky shot ended up blowing through Deathcobra&#039;s chest and killed the Decepticon warrior.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Realizing what a deep pile he was in, Hellbat was saved when he realized the fight had been witnessed by the [[Micromaster]]s [[Holi]] and [[Clipper (G1)|Clipper]], letting him place the blame for Deathcobra&#039;s death on the [[Autobot]]s, and ensuring his position as part of Liokaiser. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Hellbat informed the Breastforce of Deathcobra&#039;s death at the hands of the Autobots which came as such a shock to them. Leozack however was a bit skeptical of Hellbat&#039;s story, [[Guyhawk]] was very angry and wanted to kill Star Saber himself. Once they got to the scene, they discovered Holi and Clipper next to Deathcobra&#039;s body and prepared a &amp;quot;blood bath&amp;quot; for them. The Micromasters were saved by Star Saber, but the team revealed their secret: merging into Liokaiser, they vowed to defeat him in Deathcobra&#039;s memory.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
They failed when [[Ginrai (robot)|God Ginrai]] showed up. {{storylink|Unite! Liokaiser}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; online comic===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Deathcobra_Kre-O_Character_Image.jpg|thumb|left|75px]]&lt;br /&gt;
Deathcobra was among [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]&#039;s troops as they discovered the [[Red Bucket]]. {{storylink|Treasure Competition! Defeat with Block Power!}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===2005 IDW continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PermanentRevolution-Deathcobra.jpg|thumb|300px|This he commands!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Deathcobra was part of [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]]&#039;s contingent of Decepticons stationed in their [[Warworld]]. In agreement with [[Tarn (G1)|Tarn]], Deathsaurus and his forces joined with the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] to continue the Decepticon dream and eliminate [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}&lt;br /&gt;
==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-HasLab-Deathcobra.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I I lived bitch. (Hopefully…)]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Liokaiser&#039;&#039;&#039; (2026)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1989 (Victory)|Victory]]&#039;&#039; / &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/transformers-legacy-haslab-liokaiser-combiner/G22675L00 HasLab Liokaiser campaign page]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoHhGjpFhXU  NEW TRANSFORMERS HASLAB! Legacy Liokaiser Combiner - The Ultimate Combiner Awaits!] at the Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Electromagnetic Nunchaku#Legacy|Electromagnetic Nunchaku]] (Tier 2 unlock), Display stands (Tier 3 unlock)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;37 years&#039;&#039; after his storyline debut, Deathcobra got his first-ever toy rendition as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]&#039;&#039; [[Breastforce#Legacy|B̶r̶e̶a̶s̶t̶ Chest-force]], the fifth [[HasLab]] crowdfunded Transformers release. Deathcobra is capable of combining with his squaddies to form additional configurations for [[Liokaiser#Legacy|Liokaiser]] by either tagging in for &amp;quot;[[Hellbat (G1)#Legacy|Ellbat]]&amp;quot; as the left arm or forming a shoulder cannon. He also includes his erstwhile animal companion, now simply referred to as the  &amp;quot;[[Cobrabreast#Legacy|Cobra Chest Animal]].&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As the Tier 1 unlock, Deathcobra&#039;s existence is even more tenuous than your average HasLab offering, and he and Cobrabreast will only see production if the campaign goes above and beyond the 10000 minimum to reach 13000 backers by March 24, 2025.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{toystub}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{comingsoontoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
* Deathcobra transforms into a &amp;quot;Hind&amp;quot; Mi-24 assault helicopter in the &#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; anime. &lt;br /&gt;
* Amusingly, the anime cheats Deathcobra out of both a transformation sequence &#039;&#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039;&#039; a &amp;quot;Breast Attack&amp;quot; sequence, having them occur either off-camera or while another scene is already in progress.&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; Deathcobra is made from existing &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; parts like almost every other cameo Kreon, as he uses the [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] helmet, a backpack piece and a rotor piece. The body deco was created in a manner that homages the original&#039;s [[Cobrabreast|Breast animal partner]] (with the backpack piece emulating it even further).&lt;br /&gt;
* Deathcobra&#039;s body in the 2005 IDW comics is modeled on the jet-based &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Japan|Generations]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Generations|Ratbat]] toy (thanks to the coloring, it bears a resemblance to [[Serpentor#Timelines|another &amp;quot;cobra&amp;quot;-based robot toy]]).&lt;br /&gt;
* In IDW continuity, Deathcobra replaces Hellbat as a member of Deathsaurus&#039;s loyalists. However, [[The Plotters&#039; Club (Part 3): Journey&#039;s End|&#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; #12]] has Liokaiser erroneously drawn with Hellbat still as the left arm. Oops.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Foreign names===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;English:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Cobra&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Omni Productions]] dub)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Mandarin:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Dúshé&#039;&#039;&#039; (毒蛇, &amp;quot;Viper&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Russian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Cobra&#039;&#039;&#039; (Кобра)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Breastforce]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kreons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Legacy Decepticons]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>TargetmasterJoe268</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>Grimlock (G1)/toys</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;TargetmasterJoe268: /* Age of the Primes */&lt;/p&gt;
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[[File:G1 Grimlock boxart.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Me Grimlock have been shaking fists at uptight paleontologists since 1985.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Me [[Grimlock (G1)|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039;]] have lots of toys and merchandise!&lt;br /&gt;
{{picsneeded|silver G2 toy, Decoy, Myclone}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1Grimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And the debate goes on: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!&amp;quot; &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;quot;No! Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Dinobot, [[1985]]/[[1986]]/[[1990]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;26&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Energo weapon|energo sword]], &amp;quot;stunner&amp;quot; [[laser]], [[galaxial rocket launcher]], 3 [[Missile|rocket]]s&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the second year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|US &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline]] (first year in non-US markets), Grimlock is a slight [[redeco]] of the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Dinosaur Robo Tyrannosaurus&amp;quot; toy, transforming into, obviously, a robotic &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex&#039;&#039;, complete with opening jaw. Among his robot-mode weapons is a handheld spring-loaded &amp;quot;galaxial rocket launcher&amp;quot;; the Hasbro releases of Grimlock have severely weakened springs, while the Takara versions keep them at full strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The original &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; release is &#039;&#039;mostly&#039;&#039; the same base colors, but has a blue pelvis and a chrome-silver sword. Hasbro also omitted the Diaclone driver mini-figure (though retaining the opening cockpit in the dino-mode back)  and blunted its teeth [[for safety reasons]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:In Japan, he and the other four Dinobots were offered as mail-away items during &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1992 (Operation Combination)|Operation Combination]]&#039;&#039; in 1990(!); Grimlock cost 2300 yen (his original retail price) and 2 [[Robot Point]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-dinobots-grimlock/671/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Grimlock at Transformerland.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Generation 1 Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|VSY}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy VSY.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock vs Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, [[1985]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;VSY&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: energo sword, &amp;quot;stunner&amp;quot; laser, galaxial rocket launcher, 3 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
:Takara also released Grimlock in a &amp;quot;versus&amp;quot; [[Giftset|set]] along with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Soundwave]] and [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Frenzy]]. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The set also included a short storybook about those characters fighting, and an audiocassette narrating the storybook. &lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|Pretender}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1-toy GrimlockPretender.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey Freakazoid. You wanna go much some metal?]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Classic Pretender]], [[1989]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Pretender shell, helmet, [[atom smashing submachine gun]], rocket launcher dino-tail&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the sixth year of the US &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line, the [[Classic Pretender]] version of Grimlock is much smaller, simplified and slightly modified, but still transforms into a robotic &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039;. His dino tail becomes a rocket-launcher-gauntlet thing that can be held by either the inner robot or outer shell, but either way has got to be a &#039;&#039;bear&#039;&#039; to aim properly. He came with a large human [[Pretender#Toys|Pretender]] shell with a rather knight-like armor theme, with a helmet and large cannon with a blade on the barrel, which has a [[5 mm post]] on the back end, letting him hold the weapon like a sword.&lt;br /&gt;
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:His shell&#039;s head looks a lot like a younger {{w|Ed Asner}}, and also bears a passing resemblance to his voice actor, [[Gregg Berger]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Pretender Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|G1Legend}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:GrimlockLegends toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock say cut it out.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Legends (G1)|Legends]], 1989)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: rocket launcher dino-tail&lt;br /&gt;
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:A [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] in its [[Hasbro]] release, this version of Grimlock is simply the inner robot of his Classic Pretender form without the shell or its accessories, leaving him only his tail/gun.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Legends toys are the very first store-[[exclusive]] &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toys in the US market.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|HeroSet}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy japanese legends giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Hero Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 1989)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: tail/gun&lt;br /&gt;
:In Japan, Legends Grimlock was available only in a boxed &amp;quot;Hero Set&amp;quot; during the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1989 (Victory)|&#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039;]] portion of the line, packed in with the Legends versions of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Jazz]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Starscream]]. Grimlock was mostly unchanged from to the Hasbro release, but sported a silver painted face instead of Hasbro&#039;s orange painted one.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In Italy, [[GiG]] released their own version of the Hero Set, named &amp;quot;Set Commandos&amp;quot;, instead of the Classic Pretender versions of the toys. Grimlock was renamed from &amp;quot;Tiran&amp;quot; to &amp;quot;Drago&amp;quot;, originally the Italian name of [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]. The &amp;quot;Set Commandos&amp;quot; toys were identical to the Japanese &amp;quot;Hero Set&amp;quot; versions.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|ActionMaster}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1-toy Grimlock AM.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Me Grimlock make big deal out of this in comics.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock with anti-tank cannon&#039;&#039;&#039; (Action Master, [[1990]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Anti-tank cannon partner, [[particle beam cannon]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the initial assortment of carded [[Action Master]] figures released in the seventh and final year of the US line (sixth and not-final in Europe), Grimlock is a 3¾-inch non-transforming posable action figure, his design combining his cartoon model with extra toy-based detailing. His construction is broadly similar to that used by the &#039;&#039;[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039; figures of the time, having a swivel neck, shoulders and knees, plus ball-jointed hips attached via a steel rod internally secured by a rubber &amp;quot;o-ring&amp;quot;. His hands have standard 3 mm holes which allow him to hold any other accessory in the Action Master line, plus his feet have holes in the bottom to secure him to larger vehicles. On top of that, the hole in his back is compatible with [[5 mm post]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: He came with the [[anti-tank cannon]] &amp;quot;partner&amp;quot; machine, which he can ride, though its fairly small size makes it so he has to squat to do so, which leaves him both very back-heavy and very funny-looking. The cannon can also unfold via spring-loaded [[gimmick]] to form a really &#039;&#039;big&#039;&#039; hand-held &amp;quot;long-range mortar launcher&amp;quot;, completed by plugging Grimlock&#039;s &amp;quot;particle beam cannon&amp;quot; weapon into its barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Action Master Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Dinobot, 1991)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;[[Energo weapon|Energo sword]]&amp;quot;, twin &amp;quot;stunner laser&amp;quot; rifle, &amp;quot;galaxial rocket launcher&amp;quot;, 3 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Grimlock&#039;s original toy was re-released in the European/Australian-exclusive &amp;quot;[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]&amp;quot; series, with the minor change that his missiles were noticeably shortened, probably [[for safety reasons]]: about 5 mm was cut off from the tip, leaving them blunt. He is otherwise identical to the normal Hasbro release of Grimlock.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In Greece, these releases were added to re-releases of the [[Defensor (G1)#Toys|Defensor]] and [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Toys|Devastator]] [[giftsets]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2GrimlockBlue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me am Blue! Me am Blue! You could be too! &#039;&#039;(Blue variant pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Dinobot, [[1992]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Energy Sword&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Twin Laser Gun&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G2_grimlock_silver.jpg|upright=.66|left|thumb|&#039;&#039;(Silver variant pictured)&#039;&#039;]] &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the very first assortment of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, Grimlock&#039;s original toy was re-released with minimal changes; an &amp;quot;AUTOBOT&amp;quot; tampograph was added to his right dino-flank/robot boot, and this release lacks the original toy&#039;s missile launcher and missile.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-G2-Turquoise-Grimlock.jpg|upright=.66|left|thumb|&#039;&#039;(Turquoise variant pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
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: The following year, Grimlock underwent a [[variant|running change]], with his silver plastic now cast in either rich blue or turquoise (Grimlock&#039;s fellow Dinobots [[Slag (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Slag]] and [[Snarl (G1)#Generation 2|Snarl]] underwent a similar set of color changes). As the blue version is far, far more common on the secondary market, plus was the version pictured in Hasbro&#039;s 1993 [[Toy Fair]] catalog, it&#039;s a safe bet that the blue one came first, and the turquoise version was  a late-run refresher that saw little distribution.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Amusingly, Grimlock&#039;s bio give him a Rank of 10... while the concurrent release of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Optimus Prime]] had a rank of 9!&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlcok.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BWtoy-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Ben Yee]] think me Grimlock look like dalmatian... :(]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[1997]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;[[Cyber-slash tail weapon|Spinning slasher sword]]&amp;quot;, tail-bone-sword&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The only new toy in the third wave of second-year &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; Deluxes, Grimlock is a [[redeco]] of [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Toys|Dinobot]] in gray and gold with dark blue spots, transforming into a &amp;quot;raptor&amp;quot; of some variety. His tail detaches and separates to form a gear-powered, spinning blade weapon, while the central &amp;quot;tail bone&amp;quot; separates to be used as a sword. The entire assembly can store in [[robot mode]] by flipping down the tail-mount and pegging the blade&#039;s base to the peg on his lower back. He also has a &amp;quot;mutant mask&amp;quot;, halves of a dino-skull that flip up to cover his more robotic head. Thankfully these pieces are not pinned in, and can be easily removed for better clearance. He was also slightly [[retool]]ed from the original mold to have ratcheting shoulders and space for an &amp;quot;energon chip&amp;quot; [[rubsign]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Grimlock is extra-notable for suffering from [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]], making his hip-joints in particular prone to snapping off. Grim.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{BWDinobotMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Alternators/Binaltech}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AlternatorsGrimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock no can munch metal, but can burn rubber!]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2005)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Alternator ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;9&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Binaltech ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;BT-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Engine/gun, energo-sword&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Mark McCall]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: For the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; line, Grimlock&#039;s [[alternate mode]] was changed from a dinosaur into a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]], 1:24 scale silver {{w|Ford Mustang}} with opening doors, hood, and trunk, a detailed interior, [[rubber tires]] and a working steering mechanism. His engine transforms into a double-barreled gun, and he also carries an orange &amp;quot;energo-sword&amp;quot; which can attach to the underside of his vehicle mode. The toy is one of the most-complained-about &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; toys, due to its notoriously finicky transformation (with many small steps that must be performed in exactly the right order) and to several pieces which have a tendency to pop off with relatively small amounts of force. And it&#039;s a Grimlock who doesn&#039;t transform into a &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The main difference between Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; version of the toy and the Japanese &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; version is that the latter has its vehicle shell partially made out of painted [[die-cast]] metal parts, whereas the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; version is made entirely out of plastic (not counting the rubber tires). In addition, the &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; version&#039;s engine/gun and the wheel&#039;s rims are [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]], whereas they&#039;re simply painted silver for the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; version.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This sculpt was retooled into &#039;&#039;Alternators/Binaltech&#039;&#039; [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Wheeljack]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#10|Archive of &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; Grimlock&#039;s bio and tech specs]]&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/AltGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Class06-toy Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock want to try new appearance, how me look in thigh high boots and stiletto heels?]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe, 2006)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Missile launcher, missile, tail/lash&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist), [[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Deluxes, Grimlock once again transforms into a &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex&#039;&#039;, but he has been heavily re-imagined in both modes, with his dino form designed to run rather than tail-drag (theories on the &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; having changed from &amp;quot;caveman adversary&amp;quot; to &amp;quot;Carl Lewis in lizard skin&amp;quot; since the Generation 1 incarnation).&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold features a few design elements likely influenced by Grimlock&#039;s Pretender toy; his bayonet blaster is an homage to his gun/blade combo weapon from said toy, and his heavily-jointed tail detaches to become a handheld weapon as it does for the inner robot of his Pretender toy. Another similarity is the &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s upper-body forming the [[robot mode]] legs (though the &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; head forms his feet this time around).&lt;br /&gt;
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: Grimlock&#039;s bayonet blaster (dubbed the &amp;quot;[[Guardian Blaster]]&amp;quot; in his [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors&#039; Club issue 13|TFCC profile]]) can be deployed in either mode and fires a clear red projectile. Both weapons can be stored on his back when not used. As with most &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; toys, Grimlock features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]], placed on the left side of the tyrannosaurus torso/his left leg.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A common issue with the figure is the size of the peg that locks his arms in place being too small in relation to the peg-hole, making it difficult to keep transformed. The black shoulder flaps above this assembly are meant to tab into these and lock the whole thing together, but the flaps don&#039;t align properly and the tabs themselves are too short to even reach the slots. In addition, the bayonet blaster has a hair-trigger and his fist holes are a few fractions of a millimeter too small to accommodate standard [[5 mm post]] accessories that most modern &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toys use.&lt;br /&gt;
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: An unpainted &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock was used at the [[BotCon 2007]] customization classes to create &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; [[Overkill (G1)#Timelines|Overkill]]. The mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Grimlock (SG)#Toys|&#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; Grimlock]] and [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2008)]] [[Overkill (G1)#Universe .282008.29|Overkill]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{ClassicsGrimlockMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Jetfire and Grimlock Twin Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2007)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Missile launcher, missile, removable tail&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock was also available in Asian markets in a two-pack with [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Grimlock2pack|&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Jetfire]]. Both toys are identical to their normal individual releases.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|6inTitanium}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TitaniumWarWithin Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock turn into tank? Me mash brains with style!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (6&amp;quot; Cybertron Heroes, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Gun, Energo-sword&lt;br /&gt;
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:Based upon his appearance from &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]&#039;&#039;, this version of Grimlock transforms into a Cybertronic heavy tank. This transforming partly die-cast and plastic Grimlock was initially unreleased due to the cancellation of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; series of &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; toys at retail (the line would continue on for &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039; at the three-inch scale). The toy was eventually released in the fall of 2008 as a Toys-R-Us exclusive, alongside the also-almost-unreleased War Within [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Prowl]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:He includes a cannon and his trademark sword. In vehicle mode, the sword can peg onto the side of his rear treads, while the cannon can peg into the back of the cabin. The cannon has a joint on its connector so it can swivel around.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TitGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; Cybertron Heroes Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TakaraTomy-Henkei!Henkei!-C-03-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Witness me Grimlock, shiny and chrome!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe, 2008-[[March 13|03-13]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Missile launcher, missile, removable tail&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is an extensive redeco of &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock, with generally more intricate paint detailing to make him more closely resemble the &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; toy. As with all &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; toys, he lacks the heat sensitive rubsign seen on the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; release, and instead features vacuum-metalized &amp;quot;chromed&amp;quot; plastic (in a similar [[gimmick]] to the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; [[Transmetal]]s toys). The vac-metal is used on his [[beast mode]] feet, as well as the &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus&#039;&#039; torso, which was, oddly enough, in Hasbro&#039;s original deco plan for &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock.&lt;br /&gt;
{{ClassicsGrimlockMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|MP8}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Grimlock Masterpiece.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock be smaller than Prime, but me Grimlock more expensive!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 26]], [[2009]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-8&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Energo sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; lasers rifle, waiter apron, waiter bow tie, waiter tray, 7 unique waiter glasses, intelligence transfer helmet, crown (reissue exclusive), flame (reissue exclusive)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in March of 2009, &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is based upon his original toy and cartoon model, transforming into an outdated view of the &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus&#039;&#039; rather than the more accurate depiction seen on &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock. Of all the Masterpiece figures, Grimlock features both the least complex transformation, as well as the least deviation from his original toy&#039;s essential [[transformation|transformation scheme]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Grimlock features the usage of [[die-cast]] metal for his dinosaur mode&#039;s toes and an LED mounted within his right fist which illuminates both his gun&#039;s barrels and his sword. As a result of said mechanism, the only articulated part of his right hand is the thumb. Similarly his left hand is modeled much like [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Masterpiece Starscream]]&#039;s hands with the thumb and index finger fully articulated with the remaining fingers joined together. Possibly as a show of good faith regarding the sacrificed articulation, [[TakaraTomy]] designed his alternate mode&#039;s arms to be highly poseable, featuring full articulation of the claws with the arms themselves attached to the body with ball joints. &lt;br /&gt;
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: He features many gimmicks, including the ability to change his eye color in either mode from red to blue with the flip of a switch found at the back of his head in robot mode, and by opening the top of his head in dino mode and switching the eyes around. This allows the owner the choice of representing the use of blue in the cartoon (and his IDW alternate mode) or the use of red in most other media, including his original toy. His tail is connected to his head, and by wiggling and moving it, the head rotates at the base of the neck. Pushing down on his torso in dinosaur mode makes his legs move up higher into his body, and as a result his head will look up. His alt mode&#039;s head features jaws that snap shut at the press of a button hidden on his cheek; in addition, it also has a tiny sculpted flame thrower in its mouth, but [[for safety reasons|for your safety]], it does not actually breathe fire (boo). Besides his weapons, he also comes with a cloth apron and bow tie to go with a drinks serving tray he carried in &amp;quot;[[Madman&#039;s Paradise]]&amp;quot;, as well as the device he used to transfer his super-intelligence into [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] in &amp;quot;[[Grimlock&#039;s New Brain]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:When he was reissued, he came with a crown redecoed from the King Grimlock release and a new flame attachment to go over his sword.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Masterpiecetoy-GrimlockKing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Best accessory ever! Me Grimlock know you know it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;King Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (December, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-8X&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Energo sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; lasers rifle, crown&lt;br /&gt;
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:King Grimlock is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Grimlock with a color scheme based on his appearance in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Generation 1 Marvel comic]]. All of his previously flat gray surfaces are coated in silver paint, his gold chrome is more vibrant, and his previously black plastic is now a dark blue in reference to the limited color palette of the Marvel Comics issues, and the colorless chrome used for his tail and arms is now a light blue chrome. He also features some different paint applications: on his dinosaur chest, inside the clear panel on his robot mode chest, and on his robot mode knees. In addition, his toes are now metallic yellow instead of metallic gray. He also lacks the faceplate paint of the original Masterpiece Grimlock. His sword is also tinted orange rather than neutral clear, and the clear panel on his chest is clear dark green plastic instead of neutral clear. Curiously what were the red eyes in dinosaur mode on the original &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Grimlock are now the blue eyes on King Grimlock, and the blue eyes are now the red. The product also features the crown worn by Grimlock in the comics&amp;lt;!--during &#039;issue needed&#039; from &#039;issue needed&#039;--&amp;gt; instead of the accessories from the cartoon, such as the waiter apron or the glasses. The [[package art]] is drawn in an homage to the early style of &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; published by Marvel Comics, as well as a bilingual &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]&#039;&#039; style [[bio]] on the back of the package.&lt;br /&gt;
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:King Grimlock was only available via [[TakaraTomy Mall|Toy Hobby Market]], the official shopping site of TakaraTomy. Pre-orders were open through [[July 31]]st through [[September 11]]th 2009, with the toy shipping out in December.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Energo sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; lasers rifle, crown&lt;br /&gt;
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:Another release of the Masterpiece Grimlock figure, in conjunction with [[Cybertron Con]] alongside a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (franchise)|Henkei! Henkei!]]&#039;&#039; [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#CC2013|Jetfire]]. Like Hasbro&#039;s previous 2010 release, includes all the accessories from the MP-08X &amp;quot;King&amp;quot; version with the figure in traditional Grimlock colors. Packaged in minimalist black and white Chinese-themed box.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Masterpiece-grimlock-hasbro-2014.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock&#039;s legs backwards! Me need [[Ratchet (G1)|doctor]] to fix Grimlock&#039;s legs!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Masterpiece Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Dinobot Crown of Leadership, sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:(Yet) another Hasbro re-release of the figure, four years after the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; version (see below), &#039;&#039;again&#039;&#039; available as a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] exclusive.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was also available as a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive in many international Hasbro markets such as Canada, Australia, and Europe. Unusually for a Hasbro-branded release, if purchased through Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, or mainland China, or Toys Retailing in Thailand, this figure included a Hasbro Asia &amp;quot;Masterpiece King Grimlock&amp;quot; [[collector coin]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Oddly, the Hasbro stock photos display his dino-mode legs as being &#039;&#039;backwards&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Device Label&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Device Label Grimlock.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock turn into computer-thingy... something not right.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Device Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Device Label, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock transforms from a working USB laser mouse into a mechanoid raptor. He shares this mold with &#039;&#039;Device Label&#039;&#039; [[Trypticon (G1)#Device Label|Trypticon]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: According to early [[BigBadToyStore]] solicitations, the mice were originally supposed to depict Generation 1 [[Overkill (G1)#Device Label|Overkill]] and &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Device Label|Dinobot]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2010)===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MPGrimlock Hasbro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beryllium baloney not included. Grimlock: 1. Slag: 0.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Masterpiece Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2010) &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Dinobot Crown of Leadership]], sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;]] Grimlock is a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]]-[[exclusive]] redeco and minor retool of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Grimlock with King Grimlock&#039;s accessories (also redecoed). His gray is darker, he features additional painted details on his thighs, biceps, and waist to mimic label stickers included on the original 1985 figure, the dark gray painted details on his robot mode toes are now gold, the dinosaur mode&#039;s toenails are now coated in a thick gold paint rather than the polished golden look of the TakaraTomy version, and the red paint used on the metal area on his crotch is a lighter shade, matching the adjacent red plastic less.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock&#039;s teeth and claws have been slightly rounded for this release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The stock photography to the right is mistransformed, depicting Grimlock&#039;s beast mode claws as pointing straight down (as they are in robot mode) instead of laying flat to the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/MasterpieceGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on 2010 Masterpiece Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generations fall of cybertron voyager grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Talk about monkey paw wishes—the most [[geewun]] version of this mold is on the &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; Grimlock page.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1 / #003&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword, shield&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|&#039;&#039;Fall of Cybertron&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] was repurposed as Generation 1 Grimlock by &#039;&#039;Transformers Legends&#039;&#039;.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class toys, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock transforms into a robotic &#039;&#039;[[Popular beast alternate modes|Tyrannosaurus rex]]&#039;&#039;. He comes with a sword with a [[5 mm post|5mm handle]] and a peg on either side of the hilt, as well as a shield which can mount via its single peg. Grimlock features 5mm ports for his hands, as well as on his forearms/lower dino legs and shoulders/dino hips. Interestingly, the hollow sides of his dinosaur arms feature [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]-compatible [[C joint|3mm ports]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:His main [[gimmick]]s, however, are that he has a light in his dinosaur mouth, and a chomping dinosaur jaw. When a lever behind his dino head is pulled, his mouth opens, and the light turns on, strongly illuminating his head. This gimmick can also be used in robot mode, as his dino head ends up inside his hollow chest, although it&#039;s not as effective. The [[insignia]] on his chest is the Lightning Strike Coalition variant of the Autobrand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was [[redeco]]ed for all the other versions of &#039;&#039;Fall of Cybertron&#039;&#039; Grimlock, but was also used for &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager Class toys|Grimlock]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FOCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{GenerationsFOCGrimlockMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|TRUEvolution}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AOEtoy-1984Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock feel like me once had [[Mega-Dinobot|bigger purpose in life]]...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;24 OF 30&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Sword&lt;br /&gt;
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: Available only at [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] stores in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, this &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039;-branded two-pack features &amp;quot;1984 Grimlock&amp;quot; in the form of a Generation 1-inspired redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|Grimlock]]. The toy is slightly retooled to give it [[5 mm post|5mm ports]] in its hands, allowing it to hold the included redeco of [[Razorclaw (G1)|Generation 1 Razorclaw]]&#039;s sword (not pictured in stock photography). Undocumented in the instructions, he can be combined with &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; [[Swoop (Energon)#Toys|Swoop]] to form an inter-continuity version of [[Mega-Dinobot]]. As an Evolution 2-Pack, Grimlock was packaged alongside an &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[Grimlock (AOE)#TRUEvolution|Grimlock]] toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, shrunken character renders for both Grimlocks, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release. The sword is also packaged on the center of the bubble, instead of hiding underneath it. This figure was also the first release of the [[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|&#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; Grimlock]] mold in Japan.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2014)===&lt;br /&gt;
{{Anchor|SDCCDinobots}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF2014toy-SDCCGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock make the Bayformer style look &#039;&#039;good&#039;&#039;!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobots Generation One 4-pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Mace head, mace shaft&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available only as part of the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] &amp;quot;Dinobots Generation One 4-pack&amp;quot; that was first made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] [[2014]], Grimlock is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; Voyager Grimlock figure, and features heavy use of vacuum metalization, transparent plastic and paint applications to recreate the look of the Generation 1 Grimlock toy. He retains the mace accessory, and its head, or the entire weapon, can be attached to Grimlock&#039;s dinosaur mode tail. Grimlock was packaged with [[Swoop (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Strafe]], [[Snarl (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Snarl]], and [[Slag (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Slug]], and their box unfolds into a diorama of the crashed [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in [[Mount St. Hilary]]. A similarly-themed toy of [[Slog (AOE)#Amazon|Sludge]] was released via Amazon in &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF2014toy-LegionGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock get &#039;&#039;bad&#039;&#039; [[Beast (G1)|feelings]] about combining...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legion, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the Generation 1-inspired 2014 Legion Class assortment, Grimlock is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;[[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]&#039;&#039; [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], and transforms into a vaguely shark-like dragon, although his package art, recolored from the [[:File:MTMTE8 cvrRI.jpg|RI cover]] of [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who&#039;s Afraid of the DJD?|&#039;&#039;More than Meets the Eye&#039;&#039; #8]], and the Hasbro website product description would have you believe that it&#039;s a mechanical &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039;. Being the sixth use of the sculpt, it&#039;s starting to show instances of [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]], as several sections (such as the tabs that hold the robot mode torso together, or the parts of the beast mode neck formed by the robot mode feet) don&#039;t fit properly anymore.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In the United States, Grimlock has thus far been found at Big Lots and Family Dollar stores. In Australia and Europe, he is available at general retail again, just like the previous [[wave]] of Legion Class figures. In 2015, he was re-released in redesigned packaging now resembling the currently released &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;-era &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039;&#039; packaging template, but replacing the name &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; with &amp;quot;Authentic Transformers&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The [[stock photography|stock photo]] on the back of the packaging depicts him with &#039;&#039;Beast Hunters&#039;&#039; Cyberverse Commander Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#BHCyberverse|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s sword, which is also listed as an accessory in the Hasbro website product listing for this toy. The actual toy doesn&#039;t include a weapon. Furthermore, the [[instructions]] printed on the back of the packaging of the 2014 release are completely inaccurate, as they are for an [[Grimlock (AOE)#WalmartENmold|entirely different &amp;quot;Grimlock&amp;quot; toy]]! (This was fixed for the 2015 release.) Even if the instructions &#039;&#039;had&#039;&#039; been accurate, they probably wouldn&#039;t have mentioned that Grimlock can also form a leg of [[Abominus (Prime)#Beast Hunters|Abominus]] (or a combiner of his redecoes).&lt;br /&gt;
{{PrimeRippersnapperMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|GrimlockUnleashed}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy Grimlock Unleashed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|The Lego Dino Attack line got &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;weird&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039; after a while...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Unleashed&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;A8600&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;333&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Kreons&#039;&#039;: [[Bumblebee (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Grimlock Unleashed|Galvatron]], Grimlock, [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Grimlock Unleashed|Lockdown]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Optimus Prime]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword, crown&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the fourth year of the &#039;&#039;[[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; building-brick line, the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039;-themed &amp;quot;Grimlock Unleashed&amp;quot; set actually features a &amp;quot;Generation 1&amp;quot;-design large dino-mode Grimlock build. This massive beast uses multiple ball-and-socket joints to give it quite a range of posability, but unfortunately the build is a bit too heavy to keep any poses that aren&#039;t upright tail-dragging ones, plus his head is prone to drooping due to the weight of his skull in any position. The uneven and not-super-secure builds of his dino feet do not help.&lt;br /&gt;
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: You could probably rebuild it into a robot mode, but there is no large pre-made Grimlock head to top it off, so you&#039;ll have to get creative or add more bricks to the set.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The accompanying Gromlock [[Kreon]] is also based on the original [[The Transformers (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;]] [[#The Transformers|Grimlock toy]], and even comes with an extra &amp;quot;crown&amp;quot; piece to place on his little rounded noggin, in tribute to his stint as Autobot leader in the Marvel comics. All of the other Kreons in the set, however, are based on their &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; namesakes.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This set popped up at [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] a few short weeks after the initial product without any advance warning... and retailed for a mere $25, despite the size of the set.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGUGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Unleashed Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-toy Grimlock C85.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Don&#039;t you, forget about me, Grimlock.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Kreon Class of 1985&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon figure set, [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B5152&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Voted&#039;&#039;: Me Best Looking&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword, double-barreled blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: [[Kreon Class of &#039;85]] Grimlock&#039;s deco is very much toy-based, but is &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; the same deco as the &amp;quot;Grimlock Unleashed&amp;quot; deco seen above. Which one is more &amp;quot;accurate&amp;quot; is kind of a toss-up, really. Weirdly, he &#039;&#039;doesn&#039;t&#039;&#039; use the Kreon sword that was based on the actual original Grimlock sword design, but does gain a toy-like twin-barreled blaster accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Like the rest of the set, he uses the almost-totally-[[retool]]ed 2015 style of Kreon body, making most of his parts incompatible with older Kreon parts.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This box set of thirty Kreons was a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015 [[exclusive]], with leftovers being sold on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the show.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changers-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Time to play some foosball again.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Changers, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0718&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;82&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Energon-Sword&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://youtu.be/PdsHMGVDZFg?si=7IIIhq2AU8jwMnSx Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on the Triple Takeover podcast, from their YouTube channel&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the &amp;quot;Battle Changers&amp;quot; series, released i n the line&#039;s fifth year, Battle Changers Grimlock transforms from a really badly-proportioned &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; into a robot and back without removing any parts! His appearance is reminiscent of his Generation 1 counterpart, while the deco is based on his &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; counterpart&#039;s toys. Like all of the Battle Changers, Grimlock uses a new hip piece using larger balljoints than the normal Kreons. He also comes with a weapon that, once stickers are applied, resembles the sword used by &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]], and can be wielded by his C-joint hands.&lt;br /&gt;
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: All of the 2015 &#039;&#039;Transformers [[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; product was skipped by retailers in the US (at first), seeing release in Canada, Australia and various Asian markets. In late 2015, much of the line was finally released at discount in the US through TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores, including this set.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HM-toy Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock no need robot mode! Me Grimlock king!]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Electronic Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Electronic Action, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;18&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Twin-cannon, left &amp;amp; right missile launchers, 2 missiles, left &amp;amp; right gun-pods, large rifle, flame-blast&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first (and only) wave of Electronic Action &#039;&#039;[[Hero Mashers]]&#039;&#039; toys, Grimlock is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints... and considerably larger than any other figure in the line at that. His design is based on his &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; counterpart, but also takes some cues and the coloration from the Generation 1 version of the character. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: He is designed with a removable head, forelimbs, thighs, lower legs, and tail, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]&#039;&#039;, meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.&lt;br /&gt;
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: His large size is augmented by a large number of accessories and gimmicks. The signature electronic aspect is a light-up mouth, used to illuminate his &amp;quot;flame blast&amp;quot; accessory, or any other transparent accessory you care to stuff into his gaping maw. He also comes with two spring-loaded missile launchers.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|DinobotsSet}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Platinum-Edition-G1-Dinobots-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me talk pretty one day!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobots&#039;&#039;&#039; (Platinum Edition 5-pack, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Two-piece spiked maul &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the &#039;&#039;Generations [[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; Dinobots 5-pack, Grimlock is a redeco and retool of [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager Class toys|&#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; Voyager Class Grimlock]], sporting a Generation-1 inspired deco and a head. This release also suffers from a small degree of mold deterioration: the &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; heels that connect with his forearms and the shoulders/&#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; upper jaw halves seemed to connect loosely.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock was bundled with Slug, Slog, Snarl, and Strafe.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This set was initially released as a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] exclusive in Canada in October 2015, followed by Singapore a month later (although it&#039;s currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular store there or not). Much later, it became available via the Australian Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us website (but never found in stores). In the United States, it was initally only available online via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[BigBadToyStore]] before being found at discount chain Ross a year after its intial release in Canada.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Cyber Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock having identity crisis!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cyber Battalion, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]&#039;&#039; Cyber Battalion class figures, this Voyager-sized mold of Grimlock transforms from robot to dinosaur and back. The figure has a far greater range of articulation than many other Cyber Series figure to date. A small switch on the back of his beast-mode head moves his jaw up and down.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This version of Grimlock is a unique amalgamation of three versions of the character; the robot mode head, torso, and transformation scheme take cues from [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Warrior Class|2015 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Grimlock]], the coloration is borrowed from [[Grimlock (AOE)#Toys|the toys of the live-action movie Grimlock]], lastly the styling and (scientifically outdated) stance of the dinosaur mode resembles the classic G1 Grimlock look.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like all of the &#039;&#039;Cyber Series&#039;&#039; figures, Grimlock initially did not get distribution in the United States, but has been reported showing up in Asian markets and was also solicited to South America. Toy importers did stock this series in a limited capacity and they sold out quickly in 2015 and effectively disappeared at that time. The line was later distributed in larger quantities by [[Walgreens]] stores in parts of the United States.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Q-transformers_grimlock.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock not cute!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QTF-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Q-Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock was to be a retool of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Q-Transformers|Bumblebee]] with a new head, transforming from a [[super deformed]] 2014 Camaro Concept to a cute little robot. This toy was intended to be released in March 2016 and was first listed alongside other Q-Transformers like Ratchet and Ironhide who did end up in stores, however Grimlock was ultimately cancelled.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Clobber}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TitansReturntoy-Clobber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now me Grimlock can take any form me want! Tank, dragon, car, me Grimlock do it all!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Clobber&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Master, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Dragon/bird/gun accessory&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; [[Titan Master]]s, Clobber is a retool of [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Titans Return|Crashbash]] and transforms from a robot into a head compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger figure in the line. Clobber features a new head piece based on Generation 1 Grimlock&#039;s animation model. [[Hasbro]] stated at [[BotCon 2016]] that Clobber &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; Grimlock himself, leaving the reasons for his name unclear, but some kind of attempt to avoid confusion with the contemporaneous &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|character]] seems a likely explanation. Clobber features peg holes in his feet to allow him to stand on a variety of &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; figures, and is packaged with a beast accessory with three modes: a dragon for Clobber to ride, a &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; formed by combining with Clobber, or a 5mm-compatible gun for larger figures. His new face piece was molded in black plastic, rather than gunmetal. Clobber gives his larger partners super strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As with Crashbash, Clobber&#039;s instructions feature the same error for steps 6(5)-8(7).&lt;br /&gt;
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:The beast accessory released with Clobber also has more than a passing resemblance to [[Snarl (G1)#AM|Snarl]]&#039;s [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Action Master partner]] [[Tyrannitron]], though, whether this was an intentional nod or just pure coincidence, is yet to be seen.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This toy also doubles as the independent &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]&#039;&#039; character [[Clobber (BWU)|Clobber]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/TRClobber/clobber.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Clobber at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{TRCrashbashMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|HeadmasterSet}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|WHERE IS CLOB...no, WHERE ME GRIMLOCK&#039;S BODY GO?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Headmaster Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2017]]-[[February 19|02-19]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;LG-EX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, this Grimlock is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; [[#Clobber|Clobber]] head, featuring plastic color changes and extensive paint apps to resemble his appearance in the cartoon. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Grimlock is released along with &amp;quot;[[Stylor#Legends|Chromedome]]&amp;quot;, [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], &amp;quot;[[Duros#Legends|Hardhead]]&amp;quot;, [[Flywheels#Legends|Flywheel]], and &amp;quot;[[Arcana#Legends|Brainstorm]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
{{TRCrashbashMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PotP Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Bandicoots! Me Grimlock can squash Bandicoots.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;PP-15&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[2018]]-[[June 30|06-30]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 Prime Armor/combiner feet, [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Dinobot Enigma]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)|[[Robby Musso]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Dinobot Grimlock&amp;quot; transforms into a very Generation 1-inspired, wide-hipped robotic &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex&#039;&#039;. He can combine with his fellow Dinobots to form [[Volcanicus (POTP)#Toys|Volcanicus]] and can attach any &#039;&#039;[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039;-style Deluxe Class figure. Like the other Dinobots in this subline, he features translucent plastic with gold paint on the inside to give him a &#039;layered&#039; look reminiscent of [[#Generation 1|his original toy]]. He also includes two pieces of Prime Armor that each can hold a [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]] (and by extension, an [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]] or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]]) and attach to his forearms as battle claws. These also double as feet for Volcanicus. Like all the other Voyager Class figures, Grimlock includes an Enigma of Combination (dubbed the &#039;&#039;Dinobot Enigma&#039;&#039;), based on a Prime Master, which can attach to him via the previously mentioned Prime Armor. In beast mode, he can carry an Enigma, Matrix core, or Prime Master &#039;&#039;in his mouth&#039;&#039;, where Volcanicus&#039;s chest would be. If you&#039;re particularly creative, you could place a Matrix in his mouth.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Though designated for a first quarter 2018 release, Grimlock&#039;s wave reached U.S. store shelves in December 2017.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In China, Grimlock was also released along with the other four Deluxe Dinobots as a gift-set, exclusive to Hasbro China&#039;s TianMao site.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=559183834163&amp;amp;skuId=3853426938808&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Authentics_7inch_Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|{{w|Jurassic World|&amp;quot;She is learning where she fits on the food chain, and I&#039;m not sure you want her to figure that out.&amp;quot;}}]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alpha, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Dinosaur head, &amp;quot;wing&amp;quot; assembly&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Authentics|Authentics]]&#039;&#039; Alpha Class figures, &amp;quot;Dinobot Grimlock&amp;quot; is a simplified Voyager-sized toy based on his [[evergreen]] design. He transforms into a robotic &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; in just seven steps. His &amp;quot;wings&amp;quot; and dinosaur head come detached in the packaging. Despite the figure&#039;s simple engineering, it features over 9 points of articulation. The fists have 5mm holes, though the toy itself comes with no weapons.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Bravo}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Authentics-5-Inch-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock&#039;s arms are flatter than a pancake!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bravo, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in wave 2 of &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039; Bravo class figures, this version of Grimlock is basically a downscaled version of the 7-inch figure to the size of a Commander/Legends/Scout Class toy, and his &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; arms are permanently molded on his &amp;quot;wings&amp;quot;/dinosaur body. Grimlock&#039;s dinosaur head comes detached in the packaging. While the neck is painted gold unlike the 7-inch figure, the paint operations on Grimlock&#039;s robot torso, the robot legs, and the &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; toes are omitted.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This Grimlock was first found at Australian shops. He was also available at some Malaysian Family Mart shops.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Bravo-2024-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bravo, 2024)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Blade/tail&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the seventh wave of &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Bravo&amp;quot; figures, Grimlock transforms from robot to &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus Rex&#039;&#039; in six steps. Unlike the previous Bravo figure, Grimlock has greatly reduced articulation and lacks individual legs as well as true hands, which merely sculpted details inside his beast mode feet. The tip of his tail can be attached only to his right &amp;quot;hand&amp;quot; as a bladed weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was first listed by the [https://hasbrostore.cl/product/transformers/9540-figura-de-accion-transformers-authentics-bravo-grimlock-5010996196149.html Chilean Hasbro store] website without prior announcements.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Why me Grimlock&#039;s back hurt?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Changer, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the second wave of &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039; Titan Changers, This Grimlock transforms from a thin robot into an oddly proportioned robotic &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039;. The alt mode photo is mistransformed: His legs/T-rex back is supposed to collapse down properly.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations Selects&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock don&#039;t have pesky stickers anymore! Now spend $207 on me Grimlock!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Volcanicus&#039;&#039;&#039; (Gift set, [[February 27]], 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;TT-GS11&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** &#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 guns, 2 swords, 2 &amp;quot;[[Magma Blade (GS)|Magma Blade]]s&amp;quot;, 2 arm-mounted &amp;quot;Volca-Vulcan&amp;quot; cannons, twin &#039;stunner&#039; laser rifle, 2 foot-plates, left &amp;amp; right fists&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a redeco of his earlier &#039;&#039;[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]&#039;&#039; toy, but now with a cartoon-inspired deco, which includes his blue visor. He STILL doesn&#039;t have his &amp;quot;Energo Sword&amp;quot;, but he can more than compensate by using the newly-molded guns or even one of the two &amp;quot;Magma Blades&amp;quot; (based on the sword Volcanicus wields in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]&#039;&#039;, itself based on the one used by &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Generations|Grimlock]]) that the set comes with. [[TakaraTomy Mall]] gives this figure the [[Function|title]] &amp;quot;Dinobot Commander Grimlock&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810172079/ &amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;[Domestic: Limited to TAKARATOMY MALL]&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt; Transformer GENERATION SELECTS Volcanicas]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Magma Swords and Volca-Vulcan cannons can be plugged onto his dinosaur mode&#039;s back to create his &amp;quot;Wing Dragon Mode&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SS-toy Grimlock 86.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock Hollywood star! (Also, where me sword go?)]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Studio-Series-86-Grimlock-early-stock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|&#039;&#039;&#039;Left:&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Stock renders of the toy.&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Right:&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Hasbro stock photography depicting a [[prototype]] of the toy.&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039; Grimlock &amp;amp; Autobot Wheelie&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, [[2021]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Movie&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;The Transformers: The Movie&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;86-06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;SS-64&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[May 29]], 2021&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Autobot Wheelie]], slingshot, Galaxial rocket launcher, &amp;quot;Mockery of Justice&amp;quot; backdrop&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&amp;amp;t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]],   [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released to commemorate the 35th anniversary of &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Studio Series]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is inspired by the [[#Masterpiece|&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; figure]], which hybridized the look of his appearance in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] and his [[#The Transformers|original 1985 toy]], while sporting multiple aesthetic details unique to the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toy. His blaster &amp;quot;stores&amp;quot; kind of awkwardly on his dino-mode back thanks to a pair of small tabs on the weapon. Sadly, he is missing all of his front dino teeth.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Grimlock has a number of design elements shared with the concurrently-running &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; (which have continued to feature in the followup line &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy]]&#039;&#039;). The figure was designed with the Trilogy&#039;s concerns for cartoon-based scale in mind, making him the tallest Leader Class figure in the format at the time. On top of that, he has numerous [[5 mm post]]-holes all over his body, making him compatible with [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] toys, and he also has [[Fire Blast effect]] posts on the ends of his blaster&#039;s barrels and on the inside of his dino-mouth so he can properly spew plastic flame.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He also comes with a semi-posable, non-transformable figure of [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Wheelie]], designed to ride the Dinobot in both modes. In dino mode, small posts at the base of Grimlock&#039;s neck slot into grooves in Wheelie&#039;s ankles, securing the little Autobot in place. In robot mode, holes in Grimlock&#039;s shoulders match up with a peg on the back of Wheelie&#039;s left thigh, letting him sit there securely.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Grimlock&#039;s colors were subject to multiple changes during development (see right). Physical samples were not shown on the [[October 16]]th [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First Friday]] due to in-progress color changes by [[TakaraTomy]]. The original renders shown at the time had yellow parts, a clear chest panel, and an opaque dino neck, evoking the Generation 1 cartoon model. [[Hasbro]] stock photography somewhat reflected this, but the dino neck was made translucent-yellow instead to reveal inner details, much like the [[#The Transformers|Generation 1 toy]]. In the end, the final toy (used in TakaraTomy stock photography) featured gold paint instead of yellow, a translucent-black chest panel instead of clear (both of which closer evoke the original toy), and an opaque gold dino neck. The neck halves are still molded in the same translucent-black plastic used on his chest panel, meaning one could remove the gold paint from the parts to restore the more toy-accurate look.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Like the other &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; toys, the interior of the package forms a diorama display for the figure. In this case, it is the Dinobots&#039; famous (ahem) &#039;&#039;self-invited&#039;&#039; entrance at [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]&#039;s execution.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A sword intended for use with this mold, based on the original toy&#039;s, was eventually included with &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; [[Swoop (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Swoop]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: According to TakaraTomy designer [[Shogo Hasui]], the alternate head created with this mold was that of fellow Dinobot [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]; as the only &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; Dinobots initially assured for release were Grimlock and [[Slag (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Slag]], the alternate head gave them an option for a &amp;quot;better than nothing&amp;quot; retool.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/synergenex-series.1267120/page-33#post-22639704 Shogo Hasui interview], p89 of [[Transformers Generations 2023]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; When Sludge turned out to get [[Sludge (G1)#Studio Series|his own dedicated toy]], the alt head for Grimlock found a different use, explained below.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Grimlock was redecoed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Grimlock]], Toxitron Collection G2 Universe Grimlock (below), &#039;&#039;Generations Comic Edition&#039;&#039; Grimlock (also below), and retooled with the alternate head into &#039;&#039;[[Synergenex]]&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Synergenex|Megatron Type Godzilla]]. It was &#039;&#039;almost&#039;&#039; going to be retooled as a &#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039; release of [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] until the success of his [[Star Saber (G1)#Legacy|nemesis&#039;]] [[HasLab]] campaign prompted the Decepticon Emperor of Destruction to be moved to be another [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Legacy|Haslab funded project]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Kingdom&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Voyager Maximal Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock HATE gold plastic and dalmatian spots!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Mirage &amp;amp; Maximal Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, [[2021]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-K40&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;KD EX-13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[January 29]], [[2022]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Cyber-slash tail weapon#Generations|Cyber slash tail weapon]], sword&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Maximal Grimlock&amp;quot; is a retool of [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Generations|Dinobot]] from the same line, transforming from a robot mode based on Dinobot&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; cartoon appearance into a &#039;&#039;[[Jurassic Park]]&#039;&#039;-accurate &#039;&#039;Velociraptor&#039;&#039; in 28 steps. Grimlock features a new head based directly on Grimlock&#039;s (and therefore, Dinobot&#039;s) original &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; figure. Grimlock&#039;s hands have a [[5 mm post|5 mm port]] that can hold both his weapons and can close to hold objects. He also has 5 mm ports under his heels and one under his back-[[kibble]]. His tail can detach and split into two components: his Cyber Slash tail weapon, and his sword. If one chooses to, the 5 mm port on the hand or the hand&#039;s swivel joint can allow the Cyber Slash weapon to spin in his hand. The sword&#039;s tip is molded with the same texture as Grimlock&#039;s skin, presumably to better blend in as the tail tip in beast mode. Due to the Cyber Slash weapon connection, the sword cannot be held by other Transformers toys with traditional 5 mm port hands. The Cyber Slash weapon can store in robot mode by attaching to the same port as beast mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Oddly for a modern &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; figure, Grimlock&#039;s &#039;&#039;Velociraptor&#039;&#039; mode features a deco that strays from the original &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; toy and &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Dinobots|Dinobots]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (Dinobots)#Toys|Grimlock]]&#039;s decoes and includes some particularly odd choices like leaving the fake &amp;quot;eyes&amp;quot; on the chest unpainted, but painting exactly &#039;&#039;half&#039;&#039; the knee section white, despite that portion being mostly concealed in beast mode. &lt;br /&gt;
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:And in what can be considered a surprise, Grimlock is mentioned in Hasbro&#039;s official description for the figure to be inspired by the character&#039;s appearance in &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]&#039;&#039;!&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-battle-across-time-collection-deluxe-wfc-k40-autobot-mirage-maximal-grimlock &amp;quot;Beast Wars: Uprising-inspired Maximal Grimlock toy converts from robot to raptor mode in 28 steps&amp;quot;]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Even though his [[Beast mode#Beast Wars: Uprising|Beast Upgrade]] appearance was never shown.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The nylon plastic used for Grimlock&#039;s shoulder joints, thigh joints, and forearms has been reported to yellow quickly over time.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Revealed on [https://www.instagram.com/p/COvYKODJgGf/ #TransformersTuesday], Grimlock was released with [[Mirage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Autobot Mirage]] as a part of the &amp;quot;Battle Across Time Collection&amp;quot;. Though similar to the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Final Strike Figure Series&amp;quot;, being exclusive multi-packs with package art that combines into a larger piece, the &amp;quot;Battle Across Time Collection&amp;quot; label is printed on the box. The two-pack is exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the US, and in the UK on Hasbro Pulse and several online retailers. Initially set for a [[January 29]], [[2022]] release by TakaraTomy, the 2-pack was delayed to March 2022.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Behold Galvatron Grimlock.JPG|thumb|200px]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a non-transforming and immobile [[Slug figure|minifigure]], barely 10mm tall, scaled to interact with the immense [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; Unicron]] figure and its clear display base. This was one of a set of 14 minifigures in the &amp;quot;Unicron Companion Pack&amp;quot; that was included with the [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|&amp;quot;reformatting&amp;quot; version of Galvatron]]. The set was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Pulse]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Classic Heroes Team&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Classic Heroes Team Rescan Grimlock toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock feeling cute, might delete later!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (All Star Rescan, [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classic Heroes Team|Classic Heroes Team]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots&#039;&#039;-style Rescan figure, featuring a simple conversion from robot mode to &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock no want to be crummy leg, me want to be the head!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Core Class, [[2023]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;&#039;3 of 6: [[Volcanicus (POTP)#Legacy|Volcanicus]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TL-31&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[August 26]], 2023&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Tail gun&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] and [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.instagram.com/p/CjNwidkuAN4/ Design notes on the &#039;&#039;Legacy Evolution&#039;&#039; Dinobots] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on Instagram.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: Evolution]]&#039;&#039; Core Class toys, Grimlock is a miniature version of the famous Dinobot leader, converting into a blocky &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex&#039;&#039;. Part of his beast mode tail detaches to become a twin-barrelled gun in robot mode. Grimlock also forms the left leg for Volcanicus, the first combiner released within the Core Class scale. He&#039;s probably disappointed at not forming the torso... Similar to how [[Goryu (G1)|Goryu]] is the leader of the [[Dinoforce]], but only forms the left leg of [[Dinoking]]. Hmmm... Like Snarl, the underside of Grimlock&#039;s crotch features an H-shaped-ish port, most likely used for a foot panel like Monstructor/Dinoking does. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Due to being connected with the frame that holds the dino body/arms and head, the combiner knee joint may cause it to bend up due to how (slightly) tight the construction is. While Grimlock&#039;s combiner peg can be attached to either of the thighs, he is &#039;&#039;only&#039;&#039; designed to attach to the left side, given the joint&#039;s placement, and the cavity on Grimlock&#039;s left robot foot providing clearance on the gestalt&#039;s thigh panels (the left half of Sludge&#039;s robot legs/rear tail).&lt;br /&gt;
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: His stock photography is mistransformed, the legs can flip around to form a better-looking tail, reducing the amount of kibble hanging off his back section.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Grimlock and the other Core Class figures from his wave arrived at US retail &#039;&#039;less than a week&#039;&#039; after their initial reveal.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.instagram.com/p/CoLLERvuq_I/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D Designer commentary on &#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039; Grimlock from Evan Brooks]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Legacy-G2-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock a hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;G2 Universe Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2023)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Double-barreled blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBqMyy6HYxE San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Generations panel recording] at the &amp;quot;Memo&#039;s collection&amp;quot; YouTube channel&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy#Walmart|Toxitron Collection]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;G2 Universe Grimlock&amp;quot; is a redeco of [[#Studio Series|&#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; Grimlock]], now featuring an eye-searing &amp;quot;tropical&amp;quot; striped color scheme. In keeping with the theme of the other members of this [[Walmart]]-exclusive collection, its colors are based off a redeco that had been proposed for the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toyline]] but was ultimately never realized (see [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Notes|Notes]]).&lt;br /&gt;
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: This version of the mold leaves the translucent plastic on his dino mode neck unpainted, revealing some previously-unseen mechanical detailing, keeping the deco even more in-line with the original toy. It also lacks a [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Wheelie figure]], which is a pity because we &#039;&#039;really&#039;&#039; wanna know how that would have shaken out.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This figure was revealed inadvertently by Hasbro, when they published a picture of its box in an announcement that was supposed to be about [[Toxitron (Universe)#Legacy|Toxitron]]. He was later spotted at a Walmart in Florida,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/14/transformers-legacy-toxitron-collection-g2-grimlock-sighted-at-us-retail-489573&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; prior to any official announcement by Hasbro.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Robosen Collector&#039;s Edition===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RobosenFlagshipGrimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Auto-Converting Robot&#039;&#039;&#039; (2023)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; carrying case, galaxial rocket launcher, energon sword, crown, wall charger, USB-C to USB 2.0 cable, [[collector coin]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:The third entry in [[Robosen]]&#039;s series of G1-style &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; robots, this Grimlock is a highly-interactive, programmable transforming robot. Made with 85 microchips, 37 servo motors, and a 6-axis IMU, and capable of speaking over 150 voicelines (all newly-recorded by [[Gregg Berger]]), Grimlock straddles the line between &amp;quot;toy&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;high-end showroom electronics&amp;quot; like the other Robosen robots... though it &#039;&#039;definitely&#039;&#039; leans more towards the latter, given that Robosen not only touts Grimlock as &amp;quot;The World&#039;s First Dual-form, Bipedal Walking Robot,&amp;quot; but his regular asking price is also an absurd &#039;&#039;&#039;$1700&#039;&#039;&#039;. Using either voice commands or a companion iOS/Android bluetooth app interface, users can control Grimlock&#039;s movements by either using pre-programmed commands or creating movement routines of their own. From an aesthetic perspective, on the other hand, this Grimlock is essentially a 15&amp;quot; tall upscale of his Masterpiece figure, down to various sculpted details that were seemingly recreated 1:1.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock is primarily powered by an internal lithium ion [[battery-powered motor|battery]], charged via a USB-C connection. Based on [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Robosen Collector&#039;s Edition|Optimus Prime]], the LEDs for Grimlock&#039;s Galaxial Rocket Launcher and &amp;quot;energon sword&amp;quot; are likely powered by a replaceable CR 1220 3V battery.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like Optimus Prime before him, the voice command that triggers Grimlock&#039;s transformation is officially &amp;quot;[[convert]]&amp;quot;, but &amp;quot;transform&amp;quot; works just the same. All told, Grimlock has 42 built-in voice commands he can respond to, from simple movement commands like turning left or right to actions like leaning forward and roaring in dino mode. Carried over from Robosen&#039;s [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Robosen|Bumblebee]] is &amp;quot;mini-theater&amp;quot; mode, a selection of longer pre-programmed action sequences with matching sounds, with sequences featuring Grimlock either by himself or with other Robosen G1 robots available to pick from. Considering that Robosen continually rolled out new commands and firmware updates for Optimus Prime for months after his release with no clear end date, Grimlock will more than likely receive additional commands for some time after his release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:37 servo motors is definitely a &#039;&#039;lot&#039;&#039;, but that effort was more so put into ensuring Grimlock can transform and remain balanced while doing so – compared to contemporary 1st-party figures costing &#039;&#039;over a thousand dollars less&#039;&#039;, Grimlock&#039;s robot mode lacks basic neck and wrist rotation, and his legs are incapable of rotating such that his feet can point any direction other than straight forward. Dino mode likewise has a notable sacrifice: while his &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; neck can rotate a bit to the left or right and his head can look up and down, this comes at the cost of no arm articulation whatsoever.&lt;br /&gt;
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:When asked to turn right or left in robot mode, Grimlock is not able to perform that action in two or three normal steps with ankle and hip rotation like a human would. He lacks any leg joints that rotate around a vertical axis, so for him to rotate his body to the right, he must perform a startling stutter shuffle move. He pushes one foot out slightly forward, the other foot slightly backward, and maintains that orientation while rapidly sliding his legs together and apart more than once per second until the asymmetrical rapid sliding friction of his feet against the floor eventually scoots him into facing a different direction. This movement can wear out the paint on his inner soles pretty fast, even on smoother surfaces.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Sadly, Grimlock shares the same inability to stand in robot mode without power as Optimus Prime – when turned off, Grimlock will lean forward and rest his robot arms and legs on the ground. Dino mode fares better, as he &#039;&#039;will&#039;&#039; stay standing up when he&#039;s powered off... but as his joints have now gone limp, he&#039;s liable to tip or slouch at the slightest bit of disturbance, so if you do decide to put him on display in this mode, make sure he&#039;s somewhere &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; stable.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock&#039;s pre-programmed animation set assumes his rocket launcher is in his right hand and his sword in his left. There aren&#039;t any sensors to detect whether they and/or the crown are in place, so it&#039;s best to avoid, say, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;transforming&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; converting Grimlock while they&#039;re in place. On a lighter note, Grimlock is capable of wearing the crown in both modes, meaning it no matter whether he robot or dino – Grimlock always king!&lt;br /&gt;
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:The app-controlled motion programming interface is extremely complex. The position of each joint at each step in an animation can be dictated either with numerical parameters, or by sensing the positions of the joints on the toy during programming. Many poses can be strung together to form long action sequences. The app uses long gamified sequences of tutorials to teach programming techniques and unlock more sound clips for use in more animations. Despite that available complexity though, there are some actions used by official animations that cannot be performed in customized sequences (if Optimus Prime is anything to go by, at least), such as a head nod or a full mode conversion.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Given this piece&#039;s fragility, complexity, and high cost, it is appropriate that it is packaged in a heavy duty foam-padded carrying case, complete with clasps and a handle. But the case can&#039;t protect from paint wear issues that arise quickly via actual use. Grimlock&#039;s knuckles and feet will almost certainly instantly get severe scrape marks if he transforms on a rough surface like concrete, but even smooth unvarnished wood can wear the gloss off the paint before long. Even soft carpeting might not be safe, as some users of Optimus Prime have reported toppling issues due to a lack of traction. Grimlock &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; designed to be more stable thanks to his IMU, but heed caution all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock was revealed on [[Hasbro Pulse]] on July 19, 2023, with orders set to ship out from both Pulse and Robosen&#039;s own online store in late Fall 2023. When revealed, Grimlock was made available at a special introductory price of $1500 which lasted until September 30.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations Comic Edition&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generations comic edition grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;quot;Me Grimlock going to join the Blue Man Group!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Double-barreled blaster, 3 swords, [[Dinobot Crown of Leadership|crown]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Amy Bence]] and [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging art), [[Matthew Cohen]] (photography)&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{citesocial|quote=And here are my shots of the 40th Anniversary Grimlock and Shockwave figures, with accessories and and paint job ripped straight from the comics that inspired them!|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/C3B8OpCMsq1/|site=Instagram|name=Matthew Cohen|year=2024|month=2|day=6}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[April 25]], [[2024]]&#039;s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s06YE02e844 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream | April 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Evan Brooks]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[May 14]], 2024&#039;s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOXZGDHebTk Hasbro Pulse | Transformers Fanstream | May 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Kelly Rose]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Comic Edition|Generations Comic Edition]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a redeco of [[#Studio Series|the &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; figure]], now colored to depict his appearance in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|original &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; comic]] published by [[Marvel Comics]]. The figure comes in a display box featuring the cover of &amp;quot;[[Repeat Performance!]].&amp;quot; Grimlock includes [[Dinobot Crown of Leadership|his crown]] from the comic, as well as a set of three swords. One sword is based on Grimlock&#039;s original toy sword, and incorporates the chipped blade which only [[José Delbo]] drew. (Of note, this sword is a completely different tooling than the sword intended for &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; Grimlock that is available with &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; Swoop. It&#039;s considerably smaller and has different detailing, and then of course there&#039;s the chipped blade.)  The other two swords are intended for the &#039;&#039;[[Studio Series]]&#039;&#039; releases of [[Sludge (G1)#Studio Series|Dinobot Sludge]] and [[Slag (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Dinobot Slug]], who do not come with swords.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In an undocumented (and unintentional) feature, the crown can be stored securely in dino-mode by placing it inside the tail strategically oriented between the blue inner shin struts.&lt;br /&gt;
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:When placed next to the rest of the &#039;&#039;Comic Edition&#039;&#039; assortment, the art on the side of the figures&#039; boxes will form a small mural by [[Marcelo Matere]] of the characters brawling.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Age of the Primes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AotpG2Grimlock.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Oh great, he back. Me thought me was rid of him for good! (And where me sword go off to now?)]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;G2 Grimlock &amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;|&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt; Autobot Wheelie&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, [[2025]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Wheelie (G1)#Age of the Primes|Autobot Wheelie]], double-barreled blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Zhi6Y6EkU/ &#039;&#039;Age of the Primes&#039;&#039; panel] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] Day 1, recorded at the &amp;quot;Giant Peng Peng&amp;quot; (巨大化鹏鹏) BilliBilli channel.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:Yet another redeco of the &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; figure, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]&#039;&#039; G2 Grimlock is colored to homage the colors his [[#The Transformers|original toy]] wore during its [[#Generation 2|1992 re-release]]. Grimlock once again includes his double-barreled blaster, along with the Wheelie figure from the original &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; release, now colored based on his [[Wheelie (G1)#The Transformers|original toy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Decoy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Decoy, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Decoy ID number:&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Coming packaged at random on carded &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toys during 1986, &#039;&#039;[[Decoy]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a red soft-rubber figure depicting him in his robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Decoy Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SCF Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock see dead people.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (March 2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Brainwave Transfer Device, stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A three-inch-tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Grimlock&#039;s dinosaur mode was available in the second wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Super Collection Figure]]&#039;&#039; line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full-color figure and a clear plastic version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He comes with the [[Brainwave Transfer Device]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Unnamed here, but later called as such on Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock figure.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; seen in the cartoon episode &amp;quot;[[Grimlock&#039;s New Brain]]&amp;quot;, which... &#039;&#039;can&#039;&#039; sit on his head, but it&#039;s not a great fit and falls off at the slightest provocation, especially if you keep the hose attached. Speaking of, in the color version of the figure, the post on top of the helmet may be painted over, making it too thick to fit into the &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; small hole in the hose.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/SCFGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on clear Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SCF Grimlock metallic.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (September 2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;4&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Brainwave Transfer Device, stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The Grimlock PVC was re-released in the fourth act of the &amp;quot;Super Collection Figure&amp;quot; series, this time painted over entirely in metallics, with more toy-like gold replacing the yellow. He was available only as a rare &amp;quot;[[chase figure|Secret Figure]]&amp;quot;, packed at a &#039;&#039;presumed&#039;&#039; ratio of one in every ten cases. (This ratio was given for Secret Figures in later Acts, and it seems unlikely it would change.)&lt;br /&gt;
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: It is unknown if he replaced a random figure in the lucky case, or was a consistent replacement for a specific one.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Heroes of Cybertron&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HOC Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Me Grimlock join Mechs Without Hats.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the third wave of &#039;&#039;[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Heroes of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039;, this version of the &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; Grimlock mold was cast in translucent blue plastic and painted over, leaving his eyes and a stripe on the top of his head unpainted to attempt a [[light-piping]] gimmick. This version lacks the Brainwave Transfer Device from the Japanese release, which, let&#039;s be honest, was probably for the best.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This toy was sold on a blister card rather than blindpacked, and a collector card of the character was included instead of the stand.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Hard Hero===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HardHero Grimlock bust.JPG|upright=1.2|thumb|&#039;&#039;&#039;ME GRIMLOCK DEMAND TO KNOW WHERE ME GRIMLOCK&#039;S LEGS ARE!&#039;&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
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: [[Hard Hero]]&#039;s Grimlock is a 6.5 inches tall cold-cast porcelain bust, sculpted after his cartoon appearance (complete with blue eyes) and holding a white energo-sword in his right hand. The bust was limited to 2500 pieces, with an additional 100 being specially signed by sculptor [[Jason Ray]]. Grimlock was number 9 in Hard Hero&#039;s main series of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; busts.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;MyClone&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Takara, 2003)&lt;br /&gt;
** &#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MTF015&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** &#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Grey display stand &lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Yasuhiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the second wave of the &#039;&#039;[[MyClone]]&#039;&#039; line of Transformers PVC figures, this [[super deformed]] Grimlock comes with a hexagonal grey display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other &#039;&#039;MyClone&#039;&#039; figures. His modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other &#039;&#039;MyClone&#039;&#039; figure, though he stands out as rather unique about the Transformers MyClones, as he&#039;s the only one in alternate mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generation 1 Figure-Collection&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Bottlecap grimlock.JPG|thumb|Me Grimlock in black-and-white movie...me feel like [[Godzilla]]!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-5&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Display base&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:At only one inch in height, this Grimlock &amp;quot;bottlecap&amp;quot; figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya&#039;s Transformers [[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]]. The figure was rendered in a &amp;quot;retro&amp;quot; black and white color scheme, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm More information on the Generation 1 collection at Autobase Aichi]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Titanium RM Grimlock.jpg|125px|thumb|Me Grimlock say boogie down!!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (3&amp;quot; Robot Masters, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Gun, sword, Autobot stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: &#039;&#039;[[Titanium Series]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a non-transforming, three inch die-cast metal figurine based on his toy and comic/cartoon model. He has very limited articulation, in his neck, waist and shoulders. Grimlock is posed squatting and/or dancing.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; Robot Masters Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Titanium cancelled figure checklist.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (unreleased)&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Autobot stand?&lt;br /&gt;
:The final &#039;&#039;[[Titanium Series]]&#039;&#039; catalogue listed a number of &amp;quot;Micro Figures&amp;quot; intended for release, though many of them never saw the light of day. Right at the end of the checklist, after a number of current and (supposedly) upcoming 3&amp;quot; Robot Master toys, was Grimlock&#039;s name, with no further information or disambiguation. Was he to be a repaint? A new &#039;&#039;[[War Within (comic)|War Within]]&#039;&#039; or &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; mold? Or was his name just a typographical error? This is just one of life&#039;s great mysteries.&lt;br /&gt;
{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Attacktix&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Attacktix Grimlock.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Me Grimlock can&#039;t move. [[The Last Stand|Seem]] [[Blast from the Past|to]] [[Spotlight: Shockwave|happen]] [[Still Life!|a lot]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Booster, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Attacktix Grimlock is depicted in his &#039;&#039;Tyrannosarus&#039;&#039; mode, and has a sculpt based heavily upon his original G1 toy. Pressing down on his back will cause his head to extend and presumably hit whatever he&#039;s facing.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{canceledattacktix}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers - Mini Bust&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Grimlock Mini-bust.jpg|thumb|When me Grimlock get legs back, you in &#039;&#039;BIG TROUBLE!&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Diamond Select, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: A mini-bust of Grimlock based on his appearance in the cartoon was released by Diamond Select in 2007. The figure includes the upper body of Grimlock, wielding his energo-sword, acting as if rushing into the battlefield. There is the head of his beast mode sculpted into the base of the statue.&lt;br /&gt;
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* &#039;&#039;&#039;War Within Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Diamond Select, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Grimlock sdcc.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock say no fun to be exclusive all of time.]]&lt;br /&gt;
: War Within Grimlock was an Action Figure Xpress exclusive at the 2007 [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. He was sculpted by Chris Lee of Art Asylum and limited to 600 pieces. The sculpt features Grimlock holding his flaming sword. The front of his vehicle mode is sculpted onto the base of the bust.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1 RobotHeroes ShockwaveVsGrimlock.jpg|thumb|Me Gwimwock no cutie, me king!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock &amp;amp; Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Two-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Packed with [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Shockwave]], &#039;&#039;[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a detailed two-inch tall soft-plastic figurine with exaggerated, cartoonish proportions and an amusing &amp;quot;raised eyebrow&amp;quot; look on his face. He is sculpted holding his sword in his right hand. He has swivel joints at his shoulders and neck. He brings cuddly wuddly death. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Single-pack, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: In some countries outside of North America, Grimlock was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;3D Battle-Card Game&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:3DBattleCard Grimlock.jpg|thumb|A head to match his ego.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: A 48-point &amp;quot;rare&amp;quot; character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]&#039;s &amp;quot;Energon Wars&amp;quot; expansion, Grimlock &amp;quot;transforms&amp;quot; into a gray vague approximation of a &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039;. He uses the same parts layout as [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Cruellock]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Sota Toys===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Chess Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2007&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
:Two identical Grimlock pieces in dino mode were to be the Autobot-side Knights on a [[Chess#Sota Toys|chess set]] based on Generation 1, but the set apparently never saw release.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Mighty Muggs&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MightyMuggs Grimlock.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock am huuge hit with lady-bots!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Energo-sword&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This [[super deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, with swivel joints in Grimlock&#039;s neck and arms. He comes with a similarly super-deformed version of his trademark energo-sword.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MightyMuggs 2018 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.55|Me Grimlock not appreciate recurring head trauma.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;07&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Influenced by his [[evergreen]] design, this new Grimlock is part of the second wave of the line&#039;s 2018 relaunch. Gently push his precious little head to access one of three different faces: irritable, impatient, and incensed.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titan Warriors&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Titan Warrior 5-Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
:Available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, this Grimlock is a 6&amp;quot; PVC [[Titan Heroes|Titan Warrior]] figure (similar to Bandai&#039;s &#039;&#039;Ultra/Sentai/Rider Hero, Movie Monster Series&#039;&#039;) with articulated arms. He was packed with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Soundwave]]. Unlike the other four, Grimlock never received an individual release.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;The Loyal Subjects&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Dino Head}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock w/ Dino Head&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Larger}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;5.5&amp;quot; Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubtoys}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Dino Accessories}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;5.5&amp;quot; Grimlock w/ Dino Accessories&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubtoys}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects 2-Pack}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Cybertron Edition 2-Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubtoys}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;EX Gōkin&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two fists, two open hands, two gripping hands, energo-sword, stunner laser, galaxial rocket launcher, alternate head, display stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: A 7-inch tall non-transforming Grimlock action figure was produced by [[Art Storm]] as part of their &#039;&#039;EX Gōkin Transformers Series&#039;&#039; line. He comes with a number of extra hands as well as the energo-sword, double-barreled rifle and (non-firing) rocket launcher of the original toy. While his mold and paint details are heavily based on the original Generation 1 Grimlock toy, his proportions are cartoon-based and he includes an alternate blue-eyed headsculpt based on his [[:File:Grimhead.JPG|early cartoon head]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://artstorm.co.jp/exgokin_transformersseries_grimlock.html More information on &#039;&#039;EX Gōkin&#039;&#039; Grimlock at Art Storm&#039;s official site]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Collectible Figurine, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;2 / #19&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Collector&#039;s base&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A super-deformed Grimlock was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector&#039;s card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Collectible Figurines&#039;&#039;&#039; (5-pack, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 5 collector&#039;s bases&lt;br /&gt;
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:The same Grimlock figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Bumblebee]], [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Shockwave]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Rodimus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Tiny Titans&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TinyTitans-Series6-Grimlock.jpg|right|thumb|Me Grimlock say don&#039;t eat yellow lightsaber!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Tiny Titans, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;6&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10/12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the sixth and final assortment of &#039;&#039;[[Tiny Titans]]&#039;&#039; [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Grimlock is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon &amp;quot;currency&amp;quot; and a randomized bonus power-up item.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Magic: The Gathering&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MTG-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|&amp;quot;Tap for mana?&amp;quot; Me Grimlock no just tap, me smash!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock, Dinobot Leader / Grimlock, Ferocious King&#039;&#039;&#039; (Hasbro and [[Wizards of the Coast|Wizards]], 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: A [[HasCon 2017]] exclusive, this trading card was released as part of the &amp;quot;2017 &#039;&#039;[[Magic: The Gathering]]&#039;&#039; HasCon Collection&amp;quot; three-card promo set, alongside &amp;quot;[[Nerf]] War&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Sword of Dungeons &amp;amp; Dragons&amp;quot; cards. The card is reversible, depicting Grimlock in robot mode on one side (&amp;quot;Dinobot Leader&amp;quot;) and his alternate mode on the other (&amp;quot;Ferocious King&amp;quot;), with each side having different stats and abilities. Each side of the card&#039;s flavor text features a different Grimlock quote: one from &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;, and one from &amp;quot;[[Grimlock&#039;s New Brain]]&amp;quot;. The card bears a silver border, indicating it is illegal to use in official &#039;&#039;Magic&#039;&#039; tournament play. Notably, unlike many similar cards, Grimlock doesn&#039;t &amp;quot;transform&amp;quot; to its other face, and instead is worded to &amp;quot;become&amp;quot; it, probably due for the sake of [[trademark]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Kidrobot===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kidrobot GIJoe Enamel Pin Series.jpg|thumb|250px]]&lt;br /&gt;
====Enamel Pin Series====&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 3]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 1 in 20&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by [[Kidrobot]] in their Enamel Pin Series, this is a flat, enamel pin badge of Grimlock inspired by the art of [[Tom Scioli]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039;, albeit with [[Super deformed|cutesy proportions]]. Unlike the rest of the characters in the series, Grimlock is depicted in dino mode! The pin series was [[Blindpacking|blindboxed]], with some pins being rarer than others.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Blue Metallic&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 3]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 1 in 80&lt;br /&gt;
:And speaking of which, a [[chase figure|chase]] pin of Grimlock was available, decoed in metallic blue. This deco doesn&#039;t seem to be from the comic.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Vinyl Mini Series====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Grimlock mini.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 14]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 2 in 24&lt;br /&gt;
:The same character design was reused for the Vinyl Mini Series, with Grimlock receiving a three-inch tall, blindboxed figurine retaining the vibrant colours and exaggerated proportions. Grimlock featured articulation in his tiny little dino shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|bluemini}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Grimlock Blue Metallic mini.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Someone at Kidrobot must really like Grimlock.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Blue Metallic&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 14]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 1 in 96&lt;br /&gt;
:Grimlock received another chase figure in the Vinyl Mini Series, again in metallic blue.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Megatron mini.jpg|thumb|upright=1|...or maybe not.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 14]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 2 in 24&lt;br /&gt;
:The Vinyl Mini Series figure for Megatron includes Grimlock&#039;s severed head as a handheld accessory, as seen in the issue &amp;quot;[[Everybody Hates Metroplex]]&amp;quot;. The head is much smaller than the head of Grimlock&#039;s own mini figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Medium Figure Series====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Megatron medium.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 14]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Grimlock&#039;s head&lt;br /&gt;
:Megatron was scaled up to seven inches for the Medium Figure Series, and his decapitated Grimlock head accessory followed suit.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Megatron medium exclusive.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 14]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Grimlock&#039;s head&lt;br /&gt;
:Released at the same time as the standard version, this variant of Megatron was limited to 200 pieces and exclusive to the Kidrobot online store. Megatron is now decoed in a lighter grey, as was Grimlock&#039;s head.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Vinyl Keychain Series====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Grimlock Blue Metallic keychain.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Blue Metallic&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 1]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 1 in 24&lt;br /&gt;
:Grimlock was also released as part of the once again blindboxed Vinyl Keychain Series, now standing at about one to two inches. He included a keychain molded into his head and, due to his small scale, did not feature any articulation. Yet again he was a metallic blue chase figure... but this time, there was no regular grey Grimlock keychain!&lt;br /&gt;
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===Bouncing Ball Heads===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BouncingBallHead Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Bouncing Ball Head&amp;quot; Grimlock is a small, super deformed figurine with a removable head that doubles as a bouncy ball. Despite having a completely round head and a somewhat humanoid body shared by all figurines in this collection, Grimlock&#039;s tampographed face is based on a front view of his dino mode head, resulting in a very unsettling appearance. An Autobot logo is tampographed on the back of his head and his name is written under his feet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He is (apparently) available in both gacha-style machines and in an 8-pack with the whole collection, and comes inside a spherical capsule with a unique dark gray color.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Despite clearly representing Generation 1 characters, the collection is advertised as a 2015 &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; product.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Trading Card Game&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:W1Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock do splash damage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock, Dinobot Leader&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 1&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T21/T40&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;10&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock, Dinobot Leader&#039;&#039;&#039; is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The artwork on the card is reused from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile card game.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:W2Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock not competitively viable!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock, Powerful Commander&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T27/T46&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;9&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Grimlock, Powerful Commander was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Grimlock, Powerful Commander is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Grimlock, Powerful Commander depicts [[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus&#039;]] head and torso, which is formed by Grimlock in the artwork. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile game.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Grimlock, Powerful Commander can be used to form Volcanicus, Fiery Champion with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Dinobot Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Dinobots are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:W5Clobber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Clobber&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T15/T46&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;4&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This card&#039;s set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
He is the only Titan Master in the game with 3 traits, due to being a Dinobot.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Keshi Surprise&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobots&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;[[Keshi Surprise]]&#039;&#039; series by [[Super7]] consisted of 1.75&amp;quot; soft rubber figures in a style deliberately resembling the 1980s [[Decoy]]s. These [[blind-packed]] figures were sold individually or in cases depicting only their faction. Grimlock (in his dino mode) was available in red, yellow, blue, and purple, and included a foil trading card / sticker. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Imaginarium Art===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ImaginariumGrimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;quot;Me Grimlock want to munch &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;metal&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; polystone!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This 20-inch-tall statue set depicts Grimlock in his dinosaur mode and a slingshot-wielding Wheelie as they face off against five [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticon]]s. Only 150 were produced, with an MSRP of $2,100.  &lt;br /&gt;
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===McDonald&#039;s===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:2018-McD-Authentics-Bumblebee-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the [[McDonald&#039;s]] June 2018 Happy Meal Toys along with [[My Little Pony]], Grimlock is a stubby, [[super deformed]] little dino with fire coming out of his mouth. He has a light-up [[gimmick]] where pressing the [[Autobot]] [[insignia]] on his back lights up his eyes and the fire effect. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This toy was rereleased in the US as [[Grimlock (AOE)#McDonald&#039;s|Grimlock]] for the &#039;&#039;[[Bumblebee (franchise)|Bumblebee]]&#039;&#039; promotion.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Super-7-ReAction-Figures-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039; Energo Sword, Twin Laser Rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the first wave of [[Super7]]&#039;s line of multi-property 3.75-inch &amp;quot;retro&amp;quot; action figures, &#039;&#039;[[Super7#ReAction|ReAction]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with five points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike most figures in the line, he comes with two accessories instead of just one, and both of this hands can hold an accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: As with all releases in the &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; toyline, Grimlock comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039; action figures from the late 1970s to early &#039;80s.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This depiction of Grimlock, released in the fifth wave of the &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; line, has him in his dinosaur mode, taking up a significantly larger chunk of cardback real estate and requiring a much deeper bubble.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: It retains the &amp;quot;five points of articulation&amp;quot; theme, as this figure lacks neck articulation, but instead has a jointed jaw for talky-talky or bitey-bitey action, which we can all agree is awesome. &#039;&#039;Jawsome&#039;&#039;, if you will. We&#039;ll give you props for that, Super7.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ReAct-toy Grimlock G2.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock G2&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This [[redeco]] of the above dino-mode Grimlock figure is now redone in rich blue, to match his &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy color scheme (well, his most well-known and well-distributed color scheme of the three he had, anyway). However, he still has the original Autobot faction symbol on his chest rather than the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; version, which isn&#039;t &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; accurate to the original toy really, but still. Boo.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: He was released as part of the fifth round of [[Target]]-exclusive &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; figures, alongside the similarly-toy-based &amp;quot;[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#ReActionGray|Galvatron G1]]&amp;quot; figure.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock (Metallic)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This redeco of dino-mode Grimlock featured metallic paint and was packaged in a G1-styled box with the original G1 [[package art|character art]].  It was released for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024, with leftover stock being available on the Super7 website the following week.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock (Metallic)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Dino-mode Grimlock was reissued with a metallic paintscheme... again... in wave eight, now on the standard &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; style cardback.  &lt;br /&gt;
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===Figural Bag Clip===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:FiguralBagClip GrimlockDino.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by Monogram, this 2.5&amp;quot; 3D foam bag clip takes the form of a chibi dino mode Grimlock running towards you.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:It was available only as part of a [[Blindpacking|mystery blind bag]] collection.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:FiguralBagClip GrimlockRobot.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Alt. mode&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
:A second bag clip was also released, this time based on Grimlock&#039;s evergreen robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:It was one of two &amp;quot;chase&amp;quot; figures in the collection.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Mondo===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Mondo Grimlock Tiki Mug.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Tiki Mug&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by Mondo, this tiki mug in the form of Grimlock&#039;s dinosaur mode is roughly 6.5 inches high and holds up to 18 oz of your favorite drink.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The mug is handmade and its design was co-created by [[Ken Christiansen]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Funko Pop Grimlock G1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Nice.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;69&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the &#039;&#039;Pop! Retro Toys&#039;&#039; segment and exclusive to both GameStop and the Emerald City Comic Con 2021, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Funko Pop!#Digital Pop! NFTs|Digital &#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039;]], 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Monochrome:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Common&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Static:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Common&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Glowing:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Uncommon&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Chrome:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Rare&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Original:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Epic&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:{{W|Non-fungible token|NFT}}s depicting Grimlock in the Funko style.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;gallery heights=200&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_GRIMLOCK_MONOCHROME.gif|Me Grimlock want color back!&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_GRIMLOCK_STATIC.gif|Me Grimlock mastered ability of standing so incredibly still that me Grimlock become invisible to eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_UNCOMMON_GRIMLOCK_GLOW.gif|Me Grimlock have too much color!&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_RARE_GRIMLOCK_REDCHROME.gif|Me Grimlock bulletproof!&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_EPIC_GRIMLOCK_ORIGINAL.gif|Me Grimlock HATE crypto ponzi scheme!&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|PopDigital}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Freddy Funko as Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Royalty&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;268&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the second wave of the &#039;&#039;Pop! Digital&#039;&#039; segment, this regular-sized vinyl figure portrays [[Freddy Funko]] cosplaying as Grimlock. The body is also based on Grimlock&#039;s original toy, while the head incorporates Freddy&#039;s face to Grimlock&#039;s helmet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This figure also features a metallic finish and is limited to 2600 units and can only be acquired by collecting and redeeming digital tokens.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
====Squeezelings====&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Series 2, 2023)&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Squeezelings]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a non-posable figure made of soft plastic, released by [[Forever Clever]]. He was released in [[Blindpacking|blind bags]], or in a blister pack on his own.&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;ULTIMATES!&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (ULTIMATES!, 2023)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Wheelie (G1)#ULTIMATES!|Wheelie]] figure, mind transfer helmet, apron, serving tray, 6 drinking glasses, fish, crown, 6 sets of dino forelimb claws&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers ULTIMATES!]]&#039;&#039; from [[Super7]], Grimlock is a 9-inch-tall non-transforming representation of his dinosaur mode. He includes a non-transforming Wheelie figure to ride him, and also representations of many of the accessories that were also included with the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Grimlock toy above, including his serving tray with drinking glasses, a soft cloth waiter apron, the mind transfer helmet, and a crown. Never-before-seen accessories include 6 different interchangeable dinosaur &amp;quot;hands,&amp;quot; and the fish that he held in &amp;quot;Grimlock&#039;s New Brain.&amp;quot;   &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Preorders for Grimlock (and the rest of Wave 2) opened on [[July 29]] 2021, and closed on [[August 27]], with the toys slated for shipping in summer 2022... a vague date Super7 missed by a full year.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Zōteki&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ZOTEKI-029-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2021]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;029&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A collaboration between [[Hasbro]] and statue/replica brand [[Jazware]], &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers (franchise)|The Transformers]]&#039;&#039; was added as a part of the &#039;&#039;[[Zōteki]]&#039;&#039; line alongside other iconic brands such as [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]], to recreate some of the main &amp;quot;Generation 1&amp;quot; characters. The 29th figure of the &#039;&#039;Zōteki&#039;&#039; line is Grimlock in his dino mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Each statue of the line features a connection point for it to be connected to the others, in order to form a battle scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Eaglemoss===&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2021&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Grimlock was slated to be one of the Bishop pieces on the Autobot side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Character Card&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers Character Card King Grimlock and Coronation Starscream.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;King Grimlock &amp;amp; Starscream Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 1]], [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;31 &amp;amp; 32&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the fifth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039; series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Grimlock and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in their regal finery from the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel comic]] and the [[The Transformers: The Movie|1986 film]] respectively, along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[[Source:Transformers Character Card#31|Translation of King Grimlock&#039;s Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Minimates&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Series 2, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Energo sword, stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the second wave of Transformers [[Minimates]] from [[Diamond Select Toys|Diamond Select]], this Grimlock is a 2-inch-tall figurine featuring metallic paint, 12-14 points of articulation, and accessories and body parts interchangeable with other Minimates. Due to their small size, all 4 figures in each series are sold in the same blister card. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Icon Heroes===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock X Ironhide Retro Pin Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
: A hard enamel pin based on Grimlock&#039;s original G1 package art made by Icon Heroes. It comes carded with an [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Icon Heroes|Ironhide]] pin.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{comingsoontoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Milestone===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2022&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
A statue-sized PVC figure of Grimlock was solicited by Diamond Select in 2022 but later canceled. &lt;br /&gt;
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===XM Studios===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:XMStudiosGrimlockStatue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Apatosaurus was nowhere near as confusing as this.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:[[XM Studios]]&#039; statue of Grimlock is nearly 40&amp;quot; tall, made of hand-painted porcelain. Grimlock has [[LED|light-up eyes]] and comes with alternate sets of arms that allow him to brandish his signature sword, gun, and... giant spiked mace? The mace and some of the color and detail choices on this statue suggest it mixes elements of both the G1 character and his [[Grimlock (AOE)|live-action movie counterpart]]. The set also includes a sculpted representation of Grimlock&#039;s dino mode that can be displayed next to the robot. &lt;br /&gt;
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:399 pieces were produced, with a suggested price of about $1,900 US. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Yolopark===&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of Yolopark&#039;s &#039;&#039;AMK (Advanced Model Kit) Mini Series&#039;&#039;, this non-transforming kit of Grimlock in his dino mode can be only completed by snapping the pre-painted pieces together. He features no accessories.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Grimlock is sold as either an individually marked single or a blind box figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Blokees===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Blokees bot}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock (Robot Mode)&#039;&#039;&#039; (Galaxy Version, 2023)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Version 02 - SOS&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Pair of open hands, Double-barrelled blaster, 2x reversible Autobot/Decepticon logo, spare balljoint, stand, character card&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the second wave of the &#039;&#039;Galaxy Version&#039;&#039; line of blind boxes, [[Blokees]] Grimlock is a snap-on model kit of his robot mode, based on his appearance in the G1 cartoon. He is built on a Standard Body skeleton, similar to his wavemates. He was available at a rate of 1/9 figures.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock (Dino Mode)&#039;&#039;&#039; (Galaxy Version, 2023)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Version 02 - SOS&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Three energon cubes, character card, back-mounted double-barrelled blaster&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the second wave of the &#039;&#039;Galaxy Version&#039;&#039; line of blind boxes, [[Blokees]] Grimlock is a snap-on model kit of his dinosaur mode. He stands slightly shorter than other figures in the line, and has fewer accessories (no alternate hands, no stand), but in exchange gets three transparent white [[Energon cube|Energon cubes]]. His build is, fittingly, quite different from the rest of the figures in the line, necessitating almost half a page of the instruction sheet. He was available at a rate of 1/12 figures.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Strangely, the instructions and promotional shots show his legs as being assembled backwards, with the knees bending backwards, but the front of the box (which prominently features Grimlock) has them the normal way around. Fixing this is trivial - simply rotate the knees and feet.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock (Dino Mode) Secret Figure&#039;&#039;&#039; (Galaxy Version, 2023)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Version 02 - SOS&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Three energon cubes, character card, back-mounted gun Wisdom transfer device, fire breath effect, fish&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The line&#039;s secret figure is a redeco of Dino Mode Grimlock with extra accessories based on the episode [[Grimlock&#039;s New Brain]] and a shiny metallic finish. One of the new accessories is his helmet (here called the Wisdom transfer device) albeit without the hose, and the other is the fish from the end of the episode. Additionally, he has red eyes instead of the normal blue. He was available at a rate of 1/36 figures.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This Secret Grimlock shares the misassembled legs of his normal version, although there&#039;s no shots of him with them the right way around on the packaging. However, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s6n-9mgQM0 this official short] from the Blokees YouTube channel has them on the right way (note the red eyes and metallic finish!).&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Shining Version}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock (Robot Mode)&#039;&#039;&#039; (Shining Version, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Shining Version 02 - Shining 1985&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Pair of open hands, Double-barrelled blaster, 2x reversible Autobot/Decepticon logo, spare balljoint, stand, character card, sword, [[Energon cube]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the second wave of [[Blokees#Shining_Version|Shining Version]] (dubbed Shining 1985), Grimlock is a retooling and redeco of his above robot mode figure. He has modified paint detailing (including on his forearms, crotch, and legs), his chest is now cast in a transparent orange, but his most notable new feature is that his inner skeleton&#039;s torso lights up, illuminating his eyes and chest. In addition to this slew of changes, he also comes with an [[Energon cube]] in pink and his iconic sword in red. He was available at a rate of 1/6 figures.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Universal Studios===&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Popcorn Bucket&#039;&#039;&#039; (2023)&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Grimlock Universal Studios Bucket.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Eric Idle|“For very stupid people: when we film these things, the animated little fragger isn’t really there.”]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
Originally debuting at Universal Studios Beijing in 2023 before being brought to Universal Studios Hollywood in 2024, this [[Super-deformed]] Grimlock bucket features light up eyes and mouth laser and a working jaw, with a compartment for popcorn being located in his back. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{twoimages|File:G2GrimlockArtwork.jpg|File:G2RamjetVSGrimlockArt.jpg|thumb|w1=150|w2=225|caption=Heavy Metal Greymon.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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* Grimlock was originally a &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;[[:File:DiacloneGrimlock.jpg|Dinosaur Robo Tyrannosaurus]]&amp;quot;. The only differences between this incarnation and the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; release are that the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; version has a silver-chromed sword and a blue crotch piece rather than red, as well as coming with a green-and-black Diaclone pilot figure.&lt;br /&gt;
* The original &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; commercial for the mold that became Grimlock showed him spewing fire from his mouth. So much for truth in advertising!&lt;br /&gt;
* There is (or &#039;&#039;was&#039;&#039;) [[:File:Grimlock Natural History Museum.JPG|a Grimlock toy]] placed in the showcase in the dinosaur section of the {{w|Natural History Museum}} in [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]; oddly, this doesn&#039;t make him the [[Slag (G1)|only one]]. Sadly, however, he has since been removed from the display. Boo!&lt;br /&gt;
* Despite being released in three different color schemes during the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toyline, a piece of recolored card artwork—seemingly from the collection of a former [[Hasbro]] employee—surfaced on [[eBay]] in the early 2000s (alongside recolored artwork of [[:File:G2SwoopArtwork.jpg|Swoop]] and [[:File:G2SludgeBoxart.jpg|Sludge]]), showing what may have been an intended fourth version of the Grimlock toy for that line. In 2020, the &amp;quot;tiger Grimlock&amp;quot; color scheme reappeared battling [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] on a piece of unused &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;-era promotional art sold by Heritage Auctions (stated by them as being made for a book, but possibly intended as art for a puzzle given its dimensions), solidifying its legitimacy. The deco would eventually delight fans when it came to fruition on &amp;quot;Toxitron Collection&amp;quot; Grimlock in [[2023]].&lt;br /&gt;
* [[T-Wrecks]] may have been intended to be a new form for Grimlock, based on the references in his tech spec bio to his &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Attack Specialist&amp;quot; function and other hints. However, T-Wrecks&#039; appearances in the [[3H Productions]] &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (comic)|Universe: The Wreckers]]&#039;&#039; comics suggest he is a new, unrelated character.&lt;br /&gt;
* A working name for the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; Ford Mustang mold which ultimately ended up as Grimlock was &amp;quot;[[Freeway (G1)|Freeway]]&amp;quot;, according to various early store listings.&lt;br /&gt;
* The [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] toy released in the [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; toyline]] was originally created by [[Hasbro]] for release as a special new-mold addition for the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; toyline]], and was intended to represent Generation 1 Grimlock. However, it wasn&#039;t and it didn&#039;t for the combination of budgetary concerns and keeping the combination gimmick (since he combines with the packed-in [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] to form &amp;quot;[[Mega-Dinobot]]&amp;quot;) only in the &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; toyline, which had combination as a central theme.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1 Grimlock boxart.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Me Grimlock have been shaking fists at uptight paleontologists since 1985.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Me [[Grimlock (G1)|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039;]] have lots of toys and merchandise!&lt;br /&gt;
{{picsneeded|silver G2 toy, Decoy, Myclone}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1Grimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And the debate goes on: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!&amp;quot; &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;quot;No! Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Dinobot, [[1985]]/[[1986]]/[[1990]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;26&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Energo weapon|energo sword]], &amp;quot;stunner&amp;quot; [[laser]], [[galaxial rocket launcher]], 3 [[Missile|rocket]]s&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the second year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|US &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline]] (first year in non-US markets), Grimlock is a slight [[redeco]] of the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Dinosaur Robo Tyrannosaurus&amp;quot; toy, transforming into, obviously, a robotic &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex&#039;&#039;, complete with opening jaw. Among his robot-mode weapons is a handheld spring-loaded &amp;quot;galaxial rocket launcher&amp;quot;; the Hasbro releases of Grimlock have severely weakened springs, while the Takara versions keep them at full strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The original &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; release is &#039;&#039;mostly&#039;&#039; the same base colors, but has a blue pelvis and a chrome-silver sword. Hasbro also omitted the Diaclone driver mini-figure (though retaining the opening cockpit in the dino-mode back)  and blunted its teeth [[for safety reasons]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:In Japan, he and the other four Dinobots were offered as mail-away items during &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1992 (Operation Combination)|Operation Combination]]&#039;&#039; in 1990(!); Grimlock cost 2300 yen (his original retail price) and 2 [[Robot Point]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-dinobots-grimlock/671/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Grimlock at Transformerland.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Generation 1 Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|VSY}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy VSY.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock vs Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, [[1985]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;VSY&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: energo sword, &amp;quot;stunner&amp;quot; laser, galaxial rocket launcher, 3 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
:Takara also released Grimlock in a &amp;quot;versus&amp;quot; [[Giftset|set]] along with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Soundwave]] and [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Frenzy]]. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The set also included a short storybook about those characters fighting, and an audiocassette narrating the storybook. &lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|Pretender}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1-toy GrimlockPretender.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey Freakazoid. You wanna go much some metal?]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Classic Pretender]], [[1989]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Pretender shell, helmet, [[atom smashing submachine gun]], rocket launcher dino-tail&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the sixth year of the US &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line, the [[Classic Pretender]] version of Grimlock is much smaller, simplified and slightly modified, but still transforms into a robotic &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039;. His dino tail becomes a rocket-launcher-gauntlet thing that can be held by either the inner robot or outer shell, but either way has got to be a &#039;&#039;bear&#039;&#039; to aim properly. He came with a large human [[Pretender#Toys|Pretender]] shell with a rather knight-like armor theme, with a helmet and large cannon with a blade on the barrel, which has a [[5 mm post]] on the back end, letting him hold the weapon like a sword.&lt;br /&gt;
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:His shell&#039;s head looks a lot like a younger {{w|Ed Asner}}, and also bears a passing resemblance to his voice actor, [[Gregg Berger]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Pretender Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:GrimlockLegends toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock say cut it out.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Legends (G1)|Legends]], 1989)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: rocket launcher dino-tail&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] in its [[Hasbro]] release, this version of Grimlock is simply the inner robot of his Classic Pretender form without the shell or its accessories, leaving him only his tail/gun.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Legends toys are the very first store-[[exclusive]] &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toys in the US market.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|HeroSet}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy japanese legends giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Hero Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 1989)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: tail/gun&lt;br /&gt;
:In Japan, Legends Grimlock was available only in a boxed &amp;quot;Hero Set&amp;quot; during the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1989 (Victory)|&#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039;]] portion of the line, packed in with the Legends versions of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Jazz]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Starscream]]. Grimlock was mostly unchanged from to the Hasbro release, but sported a silver painted face instead of Hasbro&#039;s orange painted one.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In Italy, [[GiG]] released their own version of the Hero Set, named &amp;quot;Set Commandos&amp;quot;, instead of the Classic Pretender versions of the toys. Grimlock was renamed from &amp;quot;Tiran&amp;quot; to &amp;quot;Drago&amp;quot;, originally the Italian name of [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]. The &amp;quot;Set Commandos&amp;quot; toys were identical to the Japanese &amp;quot;Hero Set&amp;quot; versions.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|ActionMaster}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1-toy Grimlock AM.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Me Grimlock make big deal out of this in comics.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock with anti-tank cannon&#039;&#039;&#039; (Action Master, [[1990]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Anti-tank cannon partner, [[particle beam cannon]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the initial assortment of carded [[Action Master]] figures released in the seventh and final year of the US line (sixth and not-final in Europe), Grimlock is a 3¾-inch non-transforming posable action figure, his design combining his cartoon model with extra toy-based detailing. His construction is broadly similar to that used by the &#039;&#039;[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039; figures of the time, having a swivel neck, shoulders and knees, plus ball-jointed hips attached via a steel rod internally secured by a rubber &amp;quot;o-ring&amp;quot;. His hands have standard 3 mm holes which allow him to hold any other accessory in the Action Master line, plus his feet have holes in the bottom to secure him to larger vehicles. On top of that, the hole in his back is compatible with [[5 mm post]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He came with the [[anti-tank cannon]] &amp;quot;partner&amp;quot; machine, which he can ride, though its fairly small size makes it so he has to squat to do so, which leaves him both very back-heavy and very funny-looking. The cannon can also unfold via spring-loaded [[gimmick]] to form a really &#039;&#039;big&#039;&#039; hand-held &amp;quot;long-range mortar launcher&amp;quot;, completed by plugging Grimlock&#039;s &amp;quot;particle beam cannon&amp;quot; weapon into its barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Action Master Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Dinobot, 1991)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;[[Energo weapon|Energo sword]]&amp;quot;, twin &amp;quot;stunner laser&amp;quot; rifle, &amp;quot;galaxial rocket launcher&amp;quot;, 3 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Grimlock&#039;s original toy was re-released in the European/Australian-exclusive &amp;quot;[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]&amp;quot; series, with the minor change that his missiles were noticeably shortened, probably [[for safety reasons]]: about 5 mm was cut off from the tip, leaving them blunt. He is otherwise identical to the normal Hasbro release of Grimlock.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: In Greece, these releases were added to re-releases of the [[Defensor (G1)#Toys|Defensor]] and [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Toys|Devastator]] [[giftsets]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2GrimlockBlue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me am Blue! Me am Blue! You could be too! &#039;&#039;(Blue variant pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Dinobot, [[1992]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Energy Sword&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Twin Laser Gun&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G2_grimlock_silver.jpg|upright=.66|left|thumb|&#039;&#039;(Silver variant pictured)&#039;&#039;]] &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the very first assortment of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, Grimlock&#039;s original toy was re-released with minimal changes; an &amp;quot;AUTOBOT&amp;quot; tampograph was added to his right dino-flank/robot boot, and this release lacks the original toy&#039;s missile launcher and missile.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-G2-Turquoise-Grimlock.jpg|upright=.66|left|thumb|&#039;&#039;(Turquoise variant pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
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: The following year, Grimlock underwent a [[variant|running change]], with his silver plastic now cast in either rich blue or turquoise (Grimlock&#039;s fellow Dinobots [[Slag (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Slag]] and [[Snarl (G1)#Generation 2|Snarl]] underwent a similar set of color changes). As the blue version is far, far more common on the secondary market, plus was the version pictured in Hasbro&#039;s 1993 [[Toy Fair]] catalog, it&#039;s a safe bet that the blue one came first, and the turquoise version was  a late-run refresher that saw little distribution.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Amusingly, Grimlock&#039;s bio give him a Rank of 10... while the concurrent release of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Optimus Prime]] had a rank of 9!&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlcok.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BWtoy-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Ben Yee]] think me Grimlock look like dalmatian... :(]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[1997]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;[[Cyber-slash tail weapon|Spinning slasher sword]]&amp;quot;, tail-bone-sword&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The only new toy in the third wave of second-year &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; Deluxes, Grimlock is a [[redeco]] of [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Toys|Dinobot]] in gray and gold with dark blue spots, transforming into a &amp;quot;raptor&amp;quot; of some variety. His tail detaches and separates to form a gear-powered, spinning blade weapon, while the central &amp;quot;tail bone&amp;quot; separates to be used as a sword. The entire assembly can store in [[robot mode]] by flipping down the tail-mount and pegging the blade&#039;s base to the peg on his lower back. He also has a &amp;quot;mutant mask&amp;quot;, halves of a dino-skull that flip up to cover his more robotic head. Thankfully these pieces are not pinned in, and can be easily removed for better clearance. He was also slightly [[retool]]ed from the original mold to have ratcheting shoulders and space for an &amp;quot;energon chip&amp;quot; [[rubsign]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Grimlock is extra-notable for suffering from [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]], making his hip-joints in particular prone to snapping off. Grim.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{BWDinobotMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Alternators/Binaltech}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AlternatorsGrimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock no can munch metal, but can burn rubber!]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2005)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Alternator ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;9&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Binaltech ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;BT-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Engine/gun, energo-sword&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Mark McCall]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: For the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; line, Grimlock&#039;s [[alternate mode]] was changed from a dinosaur into a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]], 1:24 scale silver {{w|Ford Mustang}} with opening doors, hood, and trunk, a detailed interior, [[rubber tires]] and a working steering mechanism. His engine transforms into a double-barreled gun, and he also carries an orange &amp;quot;energo-sword&amp;quot; which can attach to the underside of his vehicle mode. The toy is one of the most-complained-about &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; toys, due to its notoriously finicky transformation (with many small steps that must be performed in exactly the right order) and to several pieces which have a tendency to pop off with relatively small amounts of force. And it&#039;s a Grimlock who doesn&#039;t transform into a &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The main difference between Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; version of the toy and the Japanese &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; version is that the latter has its vehicle shell partially made out of painted [[die-cast]] metal parts, whereas the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; version is made entirely out of plastic (not counting the rubber tires). In addition, the &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; version&#039;s engine/gun and the wheel&#039;s rims are [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]], whereas they&#039;re simply painted silver for the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; version.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This sculpt was retooled into &#039;&#039;Alternators/Binaltech&#039;&#039; [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Wheeljack]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#10|Archive of &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; Grimlock&#039;s bio and tech specs]]&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/AltGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Class06-toy Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock want to try new appearance, how me look in thigh high boots and stiletto heels?]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe, 2006)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Missile launcher, missile, tail/lash&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist), [[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Deluxes, Grimlock once again transforms into a &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex&#039;&#039;, but he has been heavily re-imagined in both modes, with his dino form designed to run rather than tail-drag (theories on the &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; having changed from &amp;quot;caveman adversary&amp;quot; to &amp;quot;Carl Lewis in lizard skin&amp;quot; since the Generation 1 incarnation).&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold features a few design elements likely influenced by Grimlock&#039;s Pretender toy; his bayonet blaster is an homage to his gun/blade combo weapon from said toy, and his heavily-jointed tail detaches to become a handheld weapon as it does for the inner robot of his Pretender toy. Another similarity is the &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s upper-body forming the [[robot mode]] legs (though the &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; head forms his feet this time around).&lt;br /&gt;
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: Grimlock&#039;s bayonet blaster (dubbed the &amp;quot;[[Guardian Blaster]]&amp;quot; in his [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors&#039; Club issue 13|TFCC profile]]) can be deployed in either mode and fires a clear red projectile. Both weapons can be stored on his back when not used. As with most &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; toys, Grimlock features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]], placed on the left side of the tyrannosaurus torso/his left leg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: A common issue with the figure is the size of the peg that locks his arms in place being too small in relation to the peg-hole, making it difficult to keep transformed. The black shoulder flaps above this assembly are meant to tab into these and lock the whole thing together, but the flaps don&#039;t align properly and the tabs themselves are too short to even reach the slots. In addition, the bayonet blaster has a hair-trigger and his fist holes are a few fractions of a millimeter too small to accommodate standard [[5 mm post]] accessories that most modern &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toys use.&lt;br /&gt;
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: An unpainted &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock was used at the [[BotCon 2007]] customization classes to create &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; [[Overkill (G1)#Timelines|Overkill]]. The mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Grimlock (SG)#Toys|&#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; Grimlock]] and [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2008)]] [[Overkill (G1)#Universe .282008.29|Overkill]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{ClassicsGrimlockMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Jetfire and Grimlock Twin Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2007)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Missile launcher, missile, removable tail&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock was also available in Asian markets in a two-pack with [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Grimlock2pack|&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Jetfire]]. Both toys are identical to their normal individual releases.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|6inTitanium}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TitaniumWarWithin Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock turn into tank? Me mash brains with style!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (6&amp;quot; Cybertron Heroes, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Gun, Energo-sword&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Based upon his appearance from &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]&#039;&#039;, this version of Grimlock transforms into a Cybertronic heavy tank. This transforming partly die-cast and plastic Grimlock was initially unreleased due to the cancellation of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; series of &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; toys at retail (the line would continue on for &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039; at the three-inch scale). The toy was eventually released in the fall of 2008 as a Toys-R-Us exclusive, alongside the also-almost-unreleased War Within [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Prowl]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:He includes a cannon and his trademark sword. In vehicle mode, the sword can peg onto the side of his rear treads, while the cannon can peg into the back of the cabin. The cannon has a joint on its connector so it can swivel around.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TitGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; Cybertron Heroes Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TakaraTomy-Henkei!Henkei!-C-03-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Witness me Grimlock, shiny and chrome!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe, 2008-[[March 13|03-13]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Missile launcher, missile, removable tail&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is an extensive redeco of &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock, with generally more intricate paint detailing to make him more closely resemble the &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; toy. As with all &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; toys, he lacks the heat sensitive rubsign seen on the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; release, and instead features vacuum-metalized &amp;quot;chromed&amp;quot; plastic (in a similar [[gimmick]] to the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; [[Transmetal]]s toys). The vac-metal is used on his [[beast mode]] feet, as well as the &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus&#039;&#039; torso, which was, oddly enough, in Hasbro&#039;s original deco plan for &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock.&lt;br /&gt;
{{ClassicsGrimlockMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|MP8}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Grimlock Masterpiece.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock be smaller than Prime, but me Grimlock more expensive!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 26]], [[2009]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-8&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Energo sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; lasers rifle, waiter apron, waiter bow tie, waiter tray, 7 unique waiter glasses, intelligence transfer helmet, crown (reissue exclusive), flame (reissue exclusive)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in March of 2009, &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is based upon his original toy and cartoon model, transforming into an outdated view of the &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus&#039;&#039; rather than the more accurate depiction seen on &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock. Of all the Masterpiece figures, Grimlock features both the least complex transformation, as well as the least deviation from his original toy&#039;s essential [[transformation|transformation scheme]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Grimlock features the usage of [[die-cast]] metal for his dinosaur mode&#039;s toes and an LED mounted within his right fist which illuminates both his gun&#039;s barrels and his sword. As a result of said mechanism, the only articulated part of his right hand is the thumb. Similarly his left hand is modeled much like [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Masterpiece Starscream]]&#039;s hands with the thumb and index finger fully articulated with the remaining fingers joined together. Possibly as a show of good faith regarding the sacrificed articulation, [[TakaraTomy]] designed his alternate mode&#039;s arms to be highly poseable, featuring full articulation of the claws with the arms themselves attached to the body with ball joints. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: He features many gimmicks, including the ability to change his eye color in either mode from red to blue with the flip of a switch found at the back of his head in robot mode, and by opening the top of his head in dino mode and switching the eyes around. This allows the owner the choice of representing the use of blue in the cartoon (and his IDW alternate mode) or the use of red in most other media, including his original toy. His tail is connected to his head, and by wiggling and moving it, the head rotates at the base of the neck. Pushing down on his torso in dinosaur mode makes his legs move up higher into his body, and as a result his head will look up. His alt mode&#039;s head features jaws that snap shut at the press of a button hidden on his cheek; in addition, it also has a tiny sculpted flame thrower in its mouth, but [[for safety reasons|for your safety]], it does not actually breathe fire (boo). Besides his weapons, he also comes with a cloth apron and bow tie to go with a drinks serving tray he carried in &amp;quot;[[Madman&#039;s Paradise]]&amp;quot;, as well as the device he used to transfer his super-intelligence into [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] in &amp;quot;[[Grimlock&#039;s New Brain]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:When he was reissued, he came with a crown redecoed from the King Grimlock release and a new flame attachment to go over his sword.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Masterpiecetoy-GrimlockKing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Best accessory ever! Me Grimlock know you know it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;King Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (December, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-8X&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Energo sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; lasers rifle, crown&lt;br /&gt;
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:King Grimlock is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Grimlock with a color scheme based on his appearance in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Generation 1 Marvel comic]]. All of his previously flat gray surfaces are coated in silver paint, his gold chrome is more vibrant, and his previously black plastic is now a dark blue in reference to the limited color palette of the Marvel Comics issues, and the colorless chrome used for his tail and arms is now a light blue chrome. He also features some different paint applications: on his dinosaur chest, inside the clear panel on his robot mode chest, and on his robot mode knees. In addition, his toes are now metallic yellow instead of metallic gray. He also lacks the faceplate paint of the original Masterpiece Grimlock. His sword is also tinted orange rather than neutral clear, and the clear panel on his chest is clear dark green plastic instead of neutral clear. Curiously what were the red eyes in dinosaur mode on the original &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Grimlock are now the blue eyes on King Grimlock, and the blue eyes are now the red. The product also features the crown worn by Grimlock in the comics&amp;lt;!--during &#039;issue needed&#039; from &#039;issue needed&#039;--&amp;gt; instead of the accessories from the cartoon, such as the waiter apron or the glasses. The [[package art]] is drawn in an homage to the early style of &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; published by Marvel Comics, as well as a bilingual &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]&#039;&#039; style [[bio]] on the back of the package.&lt;br /&gt;
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:King Grimlock was only available via [[TakaraTomy Mall|Toy Hobby Market]], the official shopping site of TakaraTomy. Pre-orders were open through [[July 31]]st through [[September 11]]th 2009, with the toy shipping out in December.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Energo sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; lasers rifle, crown&lt;br /&gt;
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:Another release of the Masterpiece Grimlock figure, in conjunction with [[Cybertron Con]] alongside a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (franchise)|Henkei! Henkei!]]&#039;&#039; [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#CC2013|Jetfire]]. Like Hasbro&#039;s previous 2010 release, includes all the accessories from the MP-08X &amp;quot;King&amp;quot; version with the figure in traditional Grimlock colors. Packaged in minimalist black and white Chinese-themed box.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Masterpiece-grimlock-hasbro-2014.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock&#039;s legs backwards! Me need [[Ratchet (G1)|doctor]] to fix Grimlock&#039;s legs!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Masterpiece Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Dinobot Crown of Leadership, sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:(Yet) another Hasbro re-release of the figure, four years after the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; version (see below), &#039;&#039;again&#039;&#039; available as a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] exclusive.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was also available as a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive in many international Hasbro markets such as Canada, Australia, and Europe. Unusually for a Hasbro-branded release, if purchased through Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, or mainland China, or Toys Retailing in Thailand, this figure included a Hasbro Asia &amp;quot;Masterpiece King Grimlock&amp;quot; [[collector coin]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Oddly, the Hasbro stock photos display his dino-mode legs as being &#039;&#039;backwards&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Device Label&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Device Label Grimlock.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock turn into computer-thingy... something not right.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Device Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Device Label, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock transforms from a working USB laser mouse into a mechanoid raptor. He shares this mold with &#039;&#039;Device Label&#039;&#039; [[Trypticon (G1)#Device Label|Trypticon]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: According to early [[BigBadToyStore]] solicitations, the mice were originally supposed to depict Generation 1 [[Overkill (G1)#Device Label|Overkill]] and &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Device Label|Dinobot]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2010)===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|MPHasbro}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MPGrimlock Hasbro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beryllium baloney not included. Grimlock: 1. Slag: 0.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Masterpiece Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2010) &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Dinobot Crown of Leadership]], sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;]] Grimlock is a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]]-[[exclusive]] redeco and minor retool of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Grimlock with King Grimlock&#039;s accessories (also redecoed). His gray is darker, he features additional painted details on his thighs, biceps, and waist to mimic label stickers included on the original 1985 figure, the dark gray painted details on his robot mode toes are now gold, the dinosaur mode&#039;s toenails are now coated in a thick gold paint rather than the polished golden look of the TakaraTomy version, and the red paint used on the metal area on his crotch is a lighter shade, matching the adjacent red plastic less.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock&#039;s teeth and claws have been slightly rounded for this release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The stock photography to the right is mistransformed, depicting Grimlock&#039;s beast mode claws as pointing straight down (as they are in robot mode) instead of laying flat to the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/MasterpieceGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on 2010 Masterpiece Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generations fall of cybertron voyager grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Talk about monkey paw wishes—the most [[geewun]] version of this mold is on the &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; Grimlock page.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1 / #003&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword, shield&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|&#039;&#039;Fall of Cybertron&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] was repurposed as Generation 1 Grimlock by &#039;&#039;Transformers Legends&#039;&#039;.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class toys, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock transforms into a robotic &#039;&#039;[[Popular beast alternate modes|Tyrannosaurus rex]]&#039;&#039;. He comes with a sword with a [[5 mm post|5mm handle]] and a peg on either side of the hilt, as well as a shield which can mount via its single peg. Grimlock features 5mm ports for his hands, as well as on his forearms/lower dino legs and shoulders/dino hips. Interestingly, the hollow sides of his dinosaur arms feature [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]-compatible [[C joint|3mm ports]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:His main [[gimmick]]s, however, are that he has a light in his dinosaur mouth, and a chomping dinosaur jaw. When a lever behind his dino head is pulled, his mouth opens, and the light turns on, strongly illuminating his head. This gimmick can also be used in robot mode, as his dino head ends up inside his hollow chest, although it&#039;s not as effective. The [[insignia]] on his chest is the Lightning Strike Coalition variant of the Autobrand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was [[redeco]]ed for all the other versions of &#039;&#039;Fall of Cybertron&#039;&#039; Grimlock, but was also used for &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager Class toys|Grimlock]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FOCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{GenerationsFOCGrimlockMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|TRUEvolution}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AOEtoy-1984Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock feel like me once had [[Mega-Dinobot|bigger purpose in life]]...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;24 OF 30&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Sword&lt;br /&gt;
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: Available only at [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] stores in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, this &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039;-branded two-pack features &amp;quot;1984 Grimlock&amp;quot; in the form of a Generation 1-inspired redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|Grimlock]]. The toy is slightly retooled to give it [[5 mm post|5mm ports]] in its hands, allowing it to hold the included redeco of [[Razorclaw (G1)|Generation 1 Razorclaw]]&#039;s sword (not pictured in stock photography). Undocumented in the instructions, he can be combined with &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; [[Swoop (Energon)#Toys|Swoop]] to form an inter-continuity version of [[Mega-Dinobot]]. As an Evolution 2-Pack, Grimlock was packaged alongside an &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[Grimlock (AOE)#TRUEvolution|Grimlock]] toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, shrunken character renders for both Grimlocks, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release. The sword is also packaged on the center of the bubble, instead of hiding underneath it. This figure was also the first release of the [[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|&#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; Grimlock]] mold in Japan.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2014)===&lt;br /&gt;
{{Anchor|SDCCDinobots}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF2014toy-SDCCGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock make the Bayformer style look &#039;&#039;good&#039;&#039;!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobots Generation One 4-pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Mace head, mace shaft&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available only as part of the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] &amp;quot;Dinobots Generation One 4-pack&amp;quot; that was first made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] [[2014]], Grimlock is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; Voyager Grimlock figure, and features heavy use of vacuum metalization, transparent plastic and paint applications to recreate the look of the Generation 1 Grimlock toy. He retains the mace accessory, and its head, or the entire weapon, can be attached to Grimlock&#039;s dinosaur mode tail. Grimlock was packaged with [[Swoop (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Strafe]], [[Snarl (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Snarl]], and [[Slag (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Slug]], and their box unfolds into a diorama of the crashed [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in [[Mount St. Hilary]]. A similarly-themed toy of [[Slog (AOE)#Amazon|Sludge]] was released via Amazon in &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF2014toy-LegionGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock get &#039;&#039;bad&#039;&#039; [[Beast (G1)|feelings]] about combining...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legion, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the Generation 1-inspired 2014 Legion Class assortment, Grimlock is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;[[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]&#039;&#039; [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], and transforms into a vaguely shark-like dragon, although his package art, recolored from the [[:File:MTMTE8 cvrRI.jpg|RI cover]] of [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who&#039;s Afraid of the DJD?|&#039;&#039;More than Meets the Eye&#039;&#039; #8]], and the Hasbro website product description would have you believe that it&#039;s a mechanical &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039;. Being the sixth use of the sculpt, it&#039;s starting to show instances of [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]], as several sections (such as the tabs that hold the robot mode torso together, or the parts of the beast mode neck formed by the robot mode feet) don&#039;t fit properly anymore.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In the United States, Grimlock has thus far been found at Big Lots and Family Dollar stores. In Australia and Europe, he is available at general retail again, just like the previous [[wave]] of Legion Class figures. In 2015, he was re-released in redesigned packaging now resembling the currently released &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;-era &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039;&#039; packaging template, but replacing the name &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; with &amp;quot;Authentic Transformers&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The [[stock photography|stock photo]] on the back of the packaging depicts him with &#039;&#039;Beast Hunters&#039;&#039; Cyberverse Commander Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#BHCyberverse|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s sword, which is also listed as an accessory in the Hasbro website product listing for this toy. The actual toy doesn&#039;t include a weapon. Furthermore, the [[instructions]] printed on the back of the packaging of the 2014 release are completely inaccurate, as they are for an [[Grimlock (AOE)#WalmartENmold|entirely different &amp;quot;Grimlock&amp;quot; toy]]! (This was fixed for the 2015 release.) Even if the instructions &#039;&#039;had&#039;&#039; been accurate, they probably wouldn&#039;t have mentioned that Grimlock can also form a leg of [[Abominus (Prime)#Beast Hunters|Abominus]] (or a combiner of his redecoes).&lt;br /&gt;
{{PrimeRippersnapperMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|GrimlockUnleashed}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy Grimlock Unleashed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|The Lego Dino Attack line got &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;weird&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039; after a while...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Unleashed&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;A8600&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;333&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Kreons&#039;&#039;: [[Bumblebee (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Grimlock Unleashed|Galvatron]], Grimlock, [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Grimlock Unleashed|Lockdown]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Optimus Prime]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword, crown&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the fourth year of the &#039;&#039;[[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; building-brick line, the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039;-themed &amp;quot;Grimlock Unleashed&amp;quot; set actually features a &amp;quot;Generation 1&amp;quot;-design large dino-mode Grimlock build. This massive beast uses multiple ball-and-socket joints to give it quite a range of posability, but unfortunately the build is a bit too heavy to keep any poses that aren&#039;t upright tail-dragging ones, plus his head is prone to drooping due to the weight of his skull in any position. The uneven and not-super-secure builds of his dino feet do not help.&lt;br /&gt;
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: You could probably rebuild it into a robot mode, but there is no large pre-made Grimlock head to top it off, so you&#039;ll have to get creative or add more bricks to the set.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The accompanying Gromlock [[Kreon]] is also based on the original [[The Transformers (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;]] [[#The Transformers|Grimlock toy]], and even comes with an extra &amp;quot;crown&amp;quot; piece to place on his little rounded noggin, in tribute to his stint as Autobot leader in the Marvel comics. All of the other Kreons in the set, however, are based on their &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; namesakes.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This set popped up at [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] a few short weeks after the initial product without any advance warning... and retailed for a mere $25, despite the size of the set.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGUGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Unleashed Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-toy Grimlock C85.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Don&#039;t you, forget about me, Grimlock.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Kreon Class of 1985&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon figure set, [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B5152&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Voted&#039;&#039;: Me Best Looking&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword, double-barreled blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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: [[Kreon Class of &#039;85]] Grimlock&#039;s deco is very much toy-based, but is &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; the same deco as the &amp;quot;Grimlock Unleashed&amp;quot; deco seen above. Which one is more &amp;quot;accurate&amp;quot; is kind of a toss-up, really. Weirdly, he &#039;&#039;doesn&#039;t&#039;&#039; use the Kreon sword that was based on the actual original Grimlock sword design, but does gain a toy-like twin-barreled blaster accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Like the rest of the set, he uses the almost-totally-[[retool]]ed 2015 style of Kreon body, making most of his parts incompatible with older Kreon parts.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This box set of thirty Kreons was a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015 [[exclusive]], with leftovers being sold on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the show.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changers-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Time to play some foosball again.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Changers, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0718&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;82&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Energon-Sword&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://youtu.be/PdsHMGVDZFg?si=7IIIhq2AU8jwMnSx Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on the Triple Takeover podcast, from their YouTube channel&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the &amp;quot;Battle Changers&amp;quot; series, released i n the line&#039;s fifth year, Battle Changers Grimlock transforms from a really badly-proportioned &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; into a robot and back without removing any parts! His appearance is reminiscent of his Generation 1 counterpart, while the deco is based on his &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; counterpart&#039;s toys. Like all of the Battle Changers, Grimlock uses a new hip piece using larger balljoints than the normal Kreons. He also comes with a weapon that, once stickers are applied, resembles the sword used by &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]], and can be wielded by his C-joint hands.&lt;br /&gt;
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: All of the 2015 &#039;&#039;Transformers [[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; product was skipped by retailers in the US (at first), seeing release in Canada, Australia and various Asian markets. In late 2015, much of the line was finally released at discount in the US through TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores, including this set.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HM-toy Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock no need robot mode! Me Grimlock king!]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Electronic Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Electronic Action, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;18&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Twin-cannon, left &amp;amp; right missile launchers, 2 missiles, left &amp;amp; right gun-pods, large rifle, flame-blast&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the first (and only) wave of Electronic Action &#039;&#039;[[Hero Mashers]]&#039;&#039; toys, Grimlock is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints... and considerably larger than any other figure in the line at that. His design is based on his &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; counterpart, but also takes some cues and the coloration from the Generation 1 version of the character. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He is designed with a removable head, forelimbs, thighs, lower legs, and tail, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]&#039;&#039;, meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.&lt;br /&gt;
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: His large size is augmented by a large number of accessories and gimmicks. The signature electronic aspect is a light-up mouth, used to illuminate his &amp;quot;flame blast&amp;quot; accessory, or any other transparent accessory you care to stuff into his gaping maw. He also comes with two spring-loaded missile launchers.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|DinobotsSet}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Platinum-Edition-G1-Dinobots-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me talk pretty one day!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobots&#039;&#039;&#039; (Platinum Edition 5-pack, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Two-piece spiked maul &lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the &#039;&#039;Generations [[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; Dinobots 5-pack, Grimlock is a redeco and retool of [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager Class toys|&#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; Voyager Class Grimlock]], sporting a Generation-1 inspired deco and a head. This release also suffers from a small degree of mold deterioration: the &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; heels that connect with his forearms and the shoulders/&#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; upper jaw halves seemed to connect loosely.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock was bundled with Slug, Slog, Snarl, and Strafe.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This set was initially released as a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] exclusive in Canada in October 2015, followed by Singapore a month later (although it&#039;s currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular store there or not). Much later, it became available via the Australian Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us website (but never found in stores). In the United States, it was initally only available online via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[BigBadToyStore]] before being found at discount chain Ross a year after its intial release in Canada.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Cyber Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock having identity crisis!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cyber Battalion, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]&#039;&#039; Cyber Battalion class figures, this Voyager-sized mold of Grimlock transforms from robot to dinosaur and back. The figure has a far greater range of articulation than many other Cyber Series figure to date. A small switch on the back of his beast-mode head moves his jaw up and down.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of Grimlock is a unique amalgamation of three versions of the character; the robot mode head, torso, and transformation scheme take cues from [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Warrior Class|2015 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Grimlock]], the coloration is borrowed from [[Grimlock (AOE)#Toys|the toys of the live-action movie Grimlock]], lastly the styling and (scientifically outdated) stance of the dinosaur mode resembles the classic G1 Grimlock look.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like all of the &#039;&#039;Cyber Series&#039;&#039; figures, Grimlock initially did not get distribution in the United States, but has been reported showing up in Asian markets and was also solicited to South America. Toy importers did stock this series in a limited capacity and they sold out quickly in 2015 and effectively disappeared at that time. The line was later distributed in larger quantities by [[Walgreens]] stores in parts of the United States.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Q-transformers_grimlock.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock not cute!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QTF-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Q-Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock was to be a retool of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Q-Transformers|Bumblebee]] with a new head, transforming from a [[super deformed]] 2014 Camaro Concept to a cute little robot. This toy was intended to be released in March 2016 and was first listed alongside other Q-Transformers like Ratchet and Ironhide who did end up in stores, however Grimlock was ultimately cancelled.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Clobber}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TitansReturntoy-Clobber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now me Grimlock can take any form me want! Tank, dragon, car, me Grimlock do it all!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Clobber&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Master, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Dragon/bird/gun accessory&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; [[Titan Master]]s, Clobber is a retool of [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Titans Return|Crashbash]] and transforms from a robot into a head compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger figure in the line. Clobber features a new head piece based on Generation 1 Grimlock&#039;s animation model. [[Hasbro]] stated at [[BotCon 2016]] that Clobber &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; Grimlock himself, leaving the reasons for his name unclear, but some kind of attempt to avoid confusion with the contemporaneous &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|character]] seems a likely explanation. Clobber features peg holes in his feet to allow him to stand on a variety of &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; figures, and is packaged with a beast accessory with three modes: a dragon for Clobber to ride, a &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; formed by combining with Clobber, or a 5mm-compatible gun for larger figures. His new face piece was molded in black plastic, rather than gunmetal. Clobber gives his larger partners super strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As with Crashbash, Clobber&#039;s instructions feature the same error for steps 6(5)-8(7).&lt;br /&gt;
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:The beast accessory released with Clobber also has more than a passing resemblance to [[Snarl (G1)#AM|Snarl]]&#039;s [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Action Master partner]] [[Tyrannitron]], though, whether this was an intentional nod or just pure coincidence, is yet to be seen.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy also doubles as the independent &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]&#039;&#039; character [[Clobber (BWU)|Clobber]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/TRClobber/clobber.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Clobber at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|HeadmasterSet}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|WHERE IS CLOB...no, WHERE ME GRIMLOCK&#039;S BODY GO?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Headmaster Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2017]]-[[February 19|02-19]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;LG-EX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, this Grimlock is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; [[#Clobber|Clobber]] head, featuring plastic color changes and extensive paint apps to resemble his appearance in the cartoon. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock is released along with &amp;quot;[[Stylor#Legends|Chromedome]]&amp;quot;, [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], &amp;quot;[[Duros#Legends|Hardhead]]&amp;quot;, [[Flywheels#Legends|Flywheel]], and &amp;quot;[[Arcana#Legends|Brainstorm]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PotP Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Bandicoots! Me Grimlock can squash Bandicoots.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;PP-15&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[2018]]-[[June 30|06-30]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 Prime Armor/combiner feet, [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Dinobot Enigma]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)|[[Robby Musso]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Dinobot Grimlock&amp;quot; transforms into a very Generation 1-inspired, wide-hipped robotic &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex&#039;&#039;. He can combine with his fellow Dinobots to form [[Volcanicus (POTP)#Toys|Volcanicus]] and can attach any &#039;&#039;[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039;-style Deluxe Class figure. Like the other Dinobots in this subline, he features translucent plastic with gold paint on the inside to give him a &#039;layered&#039; look reminiscent of [[#Generation 1|his original toy]]. He also includes two pieces of Prime Armor that each can hold a [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]] (and by extension, an [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]] or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]]) and attach to his forearms as battle claws. These also double as feet for Volcanicus. Like all the other Voyager Class figures, Grimlock includes an Enigma of Combination (dubbed the &#039;&#039;Dinobot Enigma&#039;&#039;), based on a Prime Master, which can attach to him via the previously mentioned Prime Armor. In beast mode, he can carry an Enigma, Matrix core, or Prime Master &#039;&#039;in his mouth&#039;&#039;, where Volcanicus&#039;s chest would be. If you&#039;re particularly creative, you could place a Matrix in his mouth.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Though designated for a first quarter 2018 release, Grimlock&#039;s wave reached U.S. store shelves in December 2017.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In China, Grimlock was also released along with the other four Deluxe Dinobots as a gift-set, exclusive to Hasbro China&#039;s TianMao site.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=559183834163&amp;amp;skuId=3853426938808&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Authentics_7inch_Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|{{w|Jurassic World|&amp;quot;She is learning where she fits on the food chain, and I&#039;m not sure you want her to figure that out.&amp;quot;}}]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alpha, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Dinosaur head, &amp;quot;wing&amp;quot; assembly&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Authentics|Authentics]]&#039;&#039; Alpha Class figures, &amp;quot;Dinobot Grimlock&amp;quot; is a simplified Voyager-sized toy based on his [[evergreen]] design. He transforms into a robotic &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; in just seven steps. His &amp;quot;wings&amp;quot; and dinosaur head come detached in the packaging. Despite the figure&#039;s simple engineering, it features over 9 points of articulation. The fists have 5mm holes, though the toy itself comes with no weapons.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Authentics-5-Inch-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock&#039;s arms are flatter than a pancake!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bravo, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in wave 2 of &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039; Bravo class figures, this version of Grimlock is basically a downscaled version of the 7-inch figure to the size of a Commander/Legends/Scout Class toy, and his &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; arms are permanently molded on his &amp;quot;wings&amp;quot;/dinosaur body. Grimlock&#039;s dinosaur head comes detached in the packaging. While the neck is painted gold unlike the 7-inch figure, the paint operations on Grimlock&#039;s robot torso, the robot legs, and the &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; toes are omitted.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This Grimlock was first found at Australian shops. He was also available at some Malaysian Family Mart shops.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Bravo-2024-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bravo, 2024)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Blade/tail&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the seventh wave of &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Bravo&amp;quot; figures, Grimlock transforms from robot to &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus Rex&#039;&#039; in six steps. Unlike the previous Bravo figure, Grimlock has greatly reduced articulation and lacks individual legs as well as true hands, which merely sculpted details inside his beast mode feet. The tip of his tail can be attached only to his right &amp;quot;hand&amp;quot; as a bladed weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was first listed by the [https://hasbrostore.cl/product/transformers/9540-figura-de-accion-transformers-authentics-bravo-grimlock-5010996196149.html Chilean Hasbro store] website without prior announcements.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Why me Grimlock&#039;s back hurt?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Changer, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the second wave of &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039; Titan Changers, This Grimlock transforms from a thin robot into an oddly proportioned robotic &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039;. The alt mode photo is mistransformed: His legs/T-rex back is supposed to collapse down properly.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations Selects&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock don&#039;t have pesky stickers anymore! Now spend $207 on me Grimlock!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Volcanicus&#039;&#039;&#039; (Gift set, [[February 27]], 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;TT-GS11&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** &#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 guns, 2 swords, 2 &amp;quot;[[Magma Blade (GS)|Magma Blade]]s&amp;quot;, 2 arm-mounted &amp;quot;Volca-Vulcan&amp;quot; cannons, twin &#039;stunner&#039; laser rifle, 2 foot-plates, left &amp;amp; right fists&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a redeco of his earlier &#039;&#039;[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]&#039;&#039; toy, but now with a cartoon-inspired deco, which includes his blue visor. He STILL doesn&#039;t have his &amp;quot;Energo Sword&amp;quot;, but he can more than compensate by using the newly-molded guns or even one of the two &amp;quot;Magma Blades&amp;quot; (based on the sword Volcanicus wields in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]&#039;&#039;, itself based on the one used by &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Generations|Grimlock]]) that the set comes with. [[TakaraTomy Mall]] gives this figure the [[Function|title]] &amp;quot;Dinobot Commander Grimlock&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810172079/ &amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;[Domestic: Limited to TAKARATOMY MALL]&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt; Transformer GENERATION SELECTS Volcanicas]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Magma Swords and Volca-Vulcan cannons can be plugged onto his dinosaur mode&#039;s back to create his &amp;quot;Wing Dragon Mode&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SS-toy Grimlock 86.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock Hollywood star! (Also, where me sword go?)]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Studio-Series-86-Grimlock-early-stock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|&#039;&#039;&#039;Left:&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Stock renders of the toy.&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Right:&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Hasbro stock photography depicting a [[prototype]] of the toy.&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039; Grimlock &amp;amp; Autobot Wheelie&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, [[2021]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Movie&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;The Transformers: The Movie&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;86-06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;SS-64&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[May 29]], 2021&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Autobot Wheelie]], slingshot, Galaxial rocket launcher, &amp;quot;Mockery of Justice&amp;quot; backdrop&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&amp;amp;t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]],   [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released to commemorate the 35th anniversary of &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Studio Series]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is inspired by the [[#Masterpiece|&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; figure]], which hybridized the look of his appearance in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] and his [[#The Transformers|original 1985 toy]], while sporting multiple aesthetic details unique to the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toy. His blaster &amp;quot;stores&amp;quot; kind of awkwardly on his dino-mode back thanks to a pair of small tabs on the weapon. Sadly, he is missing all of his front dino teeth.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Grimlock has a number of design elements shared with the concurrently-running &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; (which have continued to feature in the followup line &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy]]&#039;&#039;). The figure was designed with the Trilogy&#039;s concerns for cartoon-based scale in mind, making him the tallest Leader Class figure in the format at the time. On top of that, he has numerous [[5 mm post]]-holes all over his body, making him compatible with [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] toys, and he also has [[Fire Blast effect]] posts on the ends of his blaster&#039;s barrels and on the inside of his dino-mouth so he can properly spew plastic flame.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He also comes with a semi-posable, non-transformable figure of [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Wheelie]], designed to ride the Dinobot in both modes. In dino mode, small posts at the base of Grimlock&#039;s neck slot into grooves in Wheelie&#039;s ankles, securing the little Autobot in place. In robot mode, holes in Grimlock&#039;s shoulders match up with a peg on the back of Wheelie&#039;s left thigh, letting him sit there securely.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Grimlock&#039;s colors were subject to multiple changes during development (see right). Physical samples were not shown on the [[October 16]]th [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First Friday]] due to in-progress color changes by [[TakaraTomy]]. The original renders shown at the time had yellow parts, a clear chest panel, and an opaque dino neck, evoking the Generation 1 cartoon model. [[Hasbro]] stock photography somewhat reflected this, but the dino neck was made translucent-yellow instead to reveal inner details, much like the [[#The Transformers|Generation 1 toy]]. In the end, the final toy (used in TakaraTomy stock photography) featured gold paint instead of yellow, a translucent-black chest panel instead of clear (both of which closer evoke the original toy), and an opaque gold dino neck. The neck halves are still molded in the same translucent-black plastic used on his chest panel, meaning one could remove the gold paint from the parts to restore the more toy-accurate look.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Like the other &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; toys, the interior of the package forms a diorama display for the figure. In this case, it is the Dinobots&#039; famous (ahem) &#039;&#039;self-invited&#039;&#039; entrance at [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]&#039;s execution.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A sword intended for use with this mold, based on the original toy&#039;s, was eventually included with &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; [[Swoop (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Swoop]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: According to TakaraTomy designer [[Shogo Hasui]], the alternate head created with this mold was that of fellow Dinobot [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]; as the only &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; Dinobots initially assured for release were Grimlock and [[Slag (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Slag]], the alternate head gave them an option for a &amp;quot;better than nothing&amp;quot; retool.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/synergenex-series.1267120/page-33#post-22639704 Shogo Hasui interview], p89 of [[Transformers Generations 2023]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; When Sludge turned out to get [[Sludge (G1)#Studio Series|his own dedicated toy]], the alt head for Grimlock found a different use, explained below.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Grimlock was redecoed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Grimlock]], Toxitron Collection G2 Universe Grimlock (below), &#039;&#039;Generations Comic Edition&#039;&#039; Grimlock (also below), and retooled with the alternate head into &#039;&#039;[[Synergenex]]&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Synergenex|Megatron Type Godzilla]]. It was &#039;&#039;almost&#039;&#039; going to be retooled as a &#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039; release of [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] until the success of his [[Star Saber (G1)#Legacy|nemesis&#039;]] [[HasLab]] campaign prompted the Decepticon Emperor of Destruction to be moved to be another [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Legacy|Haslab funded project]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Kingdom&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Voyager Maximal Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock HATE gold plastic and dalmatian spots!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Mirage &amp;amp; Maximal Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, [[2021]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-K40&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;KD EX-13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[January 29]], [[2022]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Cyber-slash tail weapon#Generations|Cyber slash tail weapon]], sword&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Maximal Grimlock&amp;quot; is a retool of [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Generations|Dinobot]] from the same line, transforming from a robot mode based on Dinobot&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; cartoon appearance into a &#039;&#039;[[Jurassic Park]]&#039;&#039;-accurate &#039;&#039;Velociraptor&#039;&#039; in 28 steps. Grimlock features a new head based directly on Grimlock&#039;s (and therefore, Dinobot&#039;s) original &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; figure. Grimlock&#039;s hands have a [[5 mm post|5 mm port]] that can hold both his weapons and can close to hold objects. He also has 5 mm ports under his heels and one under his back-[[kibble]]. His tail can detach and split into two components: his Cyber Slash tail weapon, and his sword. If one chooses to, the 5 mm port on the hand or the hand&#039;s swivel joint can allow the Cyber Slash weapon to spin in his hand. The sword&#039;s tip is molded with the same texture as Grimlock&#039;s skin, presumably to better blend in as the tail tip in beast mode. Due to the Cyber Slash weapon connection, the sword cannot be held by other Transformers toys with traditional 5 mm port hands. The Cyber Slash weapon can store in robot mode by attaching to the same port as beast mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Oddly for a modern &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; figure, Grimlock&#039;s &#039;&#039;Velociraptor&#039;&#039; mode features a deco that strays from the original &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; toy and &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Dinobots|Dinobots]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (Dinobots)#Toys|Grimlock]]&#039;s decoes and includes some particularly odd choices like leaving the fake &amp;quot;eyes&amp;quot; on the chest unpainted, but painting exactly &#039;&#039;half&#039;&#039; the knee section white, despite that portion being mostly concealed in beast mode. &lt;br /&gt;
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:And in what can be considered a surprise, Grimlock is mentioned in Hasbro&#039;s official description for the figure to be inspired by the character&#039;s appearance in &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]&#039;&#039;!&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-battle-across-time-collection-deluxe-wfc-k40-autobot-mirage-maximal-grimlock &amp;quot;Beast Wars: Uprising-inspired Maximal Grimlock toy converts from robot to raptor mode in 28 steps&amp;quot;]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Even though his [[Beast mode#Beast Wars: Uprising|Beast Upgrade]] appearance was never shown.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The nylon plastic used for Grimlock&#039;s shoulder joints, thigh joints, and forearms has been reported to yellow quickly over time.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Revealed on [https://www.instagram.com/p/COvYKODJgGf/ #TransformersTuesday], Grimlock was released with [[Mirage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Autobot Mirage]] as a part of the &amp;quot;Battle Across Time Collection&amp;quot;. Though similar to the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Final Strike Figure Series&amp;quot;, being exclusive multi-packs with package art that combines into a larger piece, the &amp;quot;Battle Across Time Collection&amp;quot; label is printed on the box. The two-pack is exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the US, and in the UK on Hasbro Pulse and several online retailers. Initially set for a [[January 29]], [[2022]] release by TakaraTomy, the 2-pack was delayed to March 2022.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Behold Galvatron Grimlock.JPG|thumb|200px]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a non-transforming and immobile [[Slug figure|minifigure]], barely 10mm tall, scaled to interact with the immense [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; Unicron]] figure and its clear display base. This was one of a set of 14 minifigures in the &amp;quot;Unicron Companion Pack&amp;quot; that was included with the [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|&amp;quot;reformatting&amp;quot; version of Galvatron]]. The set was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Pulse]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Classic Heroes Team&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Classic Heroes Team Rescan Grimlock toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock feeling cute, might delete later!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (All Star Rescan, [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classic Heroes Team|Classic Heroes Team]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots&#039;&#039;-style Rescan figure, featuring a simple conversion from robot mode to &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock no want to be crummy leg, me want to be the head!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Core Class, [[2023]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;&#039;3 of 6: [[Volcanicus (POTP)#Legacy|Volcanicus]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TL-31&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[August 26]], 2023&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Tail gun&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] and [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.instagram.com/p/CjNwidkuAN4/ Design notes on the &#039;&#039;Legacy Evolution&#039;&#039; Dinobots] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on Instagram.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: Evolution]]&#039;&#039; Core Class toys, Grimlock is a miniature version of the famous Dinobot leader, converting into a blocky &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex&#039;&#039;. Part of his beast mode tail detaches to become a twin-barrelled gun in robot mode. Grimlock also forms the left leg for Volcanicus, the first combiner released within the Core Class scale. He&#039;s probably disappointed at not forming the torso... Similar to how [[Goryu (G1)|Goryu]] is the leader of the [[Dinoforce]], but only forms the left leg of [[Dinoking]]. Hmmm... Like Snarl, the underside of Grimlock&#039;s crotch features an H-shaped-ish port, most likely used for a foot panel like Monstructor/Dinoking does. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Due to being connected with the frame that holds the dino body/arms and head, the combiner knee joint may cause it to bend up due to how (slightly) tight the construction is. While Grimlock&#039;s combiner peg can be attached to either of the thighs, he is &#039;&#039;only&#039;&#039; designed to attach to the left side, given the joint&#039;s placement, and the cavity on Grimlock&#039;s left robot foot providing clearance on the gestalt&#039;s thigh panels (the left half of Sludge&#039;s robot legs/rear tail).&lt;br /&gt;
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: His stock photography is mistransformed, the legs can flip around to form a better-looking tail, reducing the amount of kibble hanging off his back section.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Grimlock and the other Core Class figures from his wave arrived at US retail &#039;&#039;less than a week&#039;&#039; after their initial reveal.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.instagram.com/p/CoLLERvuq_I/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D Designer commentary on &#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039; Grimlock from Evan Brooks]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Legacy-G2-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock a hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;G2 Universe Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2023)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Double-barreled blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBqMyy6HYxE San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Generations panel recording] at the &amp;quot;Memo&#039;s collection&amp;quot; YouTube channel&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy#Walmart|Toxitron Collection]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;G2 Universe Grimlock&amp;quot; is a redeco of [[#Studio Series|&#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; Grimlock]], now featuring an eye-searing &amp;quot;tropical&amp;quot; striped color scheme. In keeping with the theme of the other members of this [[Walmart]]-exclusive collection, its colors are based off a redeco that had been proposed for the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toyline]] but was ultimately never realized (see [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Notes|Notes]]).&lt;br /&gt;
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: This version of the mold leaves the translucent plastic on his dino mode neck unpainted, revealing some previously-unseen mechanical detailing, keeping the deco even more in-line with the original toy. It also lacks a [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Wheelie figure]], which is a pity because we &#039;&#039;really&#039;&#039; wanna know how that would have shaken out.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This figure was revealed inadvertently by Hasbro, when they published a picture of its box in an announcement that was supposed to be about [[Toxitron (Universe)#Legacy|Toxitron]]. He was later spotted at a Walmart in Florida,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/14/transformers-legacy-toxitron-collection-g2-grimlock-sighted-at-us-retail-489573&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; prior to any official announcement by Hasbro.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Robosen Collector&#039;s Edition===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RobosenFlagshipGrimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Auto-Converting Robot&#039;&#039;&#039; (2023)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; carrying case, galaxial rocket launcher, energon sword, crown, wall charger, USB-C to USB 2.0 cable, [[collector coin]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:The third entry in [[Robosen]]&#039;s series of G1-style &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; robots, this Grimlock is a highly-interactive, programmable transforming robot. Made with 85 microchips, 37 servo motors, and a 6-axis IMU, and capable of speaking over 150 voicelines (all newly-recorded by [[Gregg Berger]]), Grimlock straddles the line between &amp;quot;toy&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;high-end showroom electronics&amp;quot; like the other Robosen robots... though it &#039;&#039;definitely&#039;&#039; leans more towards the latter, given that Robosen not only touts Grimlock as &amp;quot;The World&#039;s First Dual-form, Bipedal Walking Robot,&amp;quot; but his regular asking price is also an absurd &#039;&#039;&#039;$1700&#039;&#039;&#039;. Using either voice commands or a companion iOS/Android bluetooth app interface, users can control Grimlock&#039;s movements by either using pre-programmed commands or creating movement routines of their own. From an aesthetic perspective, on the other hand, this Grimlock is essentially a 15&amp;quot; tall upscale of his Masterpiece figure, down to various sculpted details that were seemingly recreated 1:1.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock is primarily powered by an internal lithium ion [[battery-powered motor|battery]], charged via a USB-C connection. Based on [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Robosen Collector&#039;s Edition|Optimus Prime]], the LEDs for Grimlock&#039;s Galaxial Rocket Launcher and &amp;quot;energon sword&amp;quot; are likely powered by a replaceable CR 1220 3V battery.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like Optimus Prime before him, the voice command that triggers Grimlock&#039;s transformation is officially &amp;quot;[[convert]]&amp;quot;, but &amp;quot;transform&amp;quot; works just the same. All told, Grimlock has 42 built-in voice commands he can respond to, from simple movement commands like turning left or right to actions like leaning forward and roaring in dino mode. Carried over from Robosen&#039;s [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Robosen|Bumblebee]] is &amp;quot;mini-theater&amp;quot; mode, a selection of longer pre-programmed action sequences with matching sounds, with sequences featuring Grimlock either by himself or with other Robosen G1 robots available to pick from. Considering that Robosen continually rolled out new commands and firmware updates for Optimus Prime for months after his release with no clear end date, Grimlock will more than likely receive additional commands for some time after his release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:37 servo motors is definitely a &#039;&#039;lot&#039;&#039;, but that effort was more so put into ensuring Grimlock can transform and remain balanced while doing so – compared to contemporary 1st-party figures costing &#039;&#039;over a thousand dollars less&#039;&#039;, Grimlock&#039;s robot mode lacks basic neck and wrist rotation, and his legs are incapable of rotating such that his feet can point any direction other than straight forward. Dino mode likewise has a notable sacrifice: while his &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; neck can rotate a bit to the left or right and his head can look up and down, this comes at the cost of no arm articulation whatsoever.&lt;br /&gt;
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:When asked to turn right or left in robot mode, Grimlock is not able to perform that action in two or three normal steps with ankle and hip rotation like a human would. He lacks any leg joints that rotate around a vertical axis, so for him to rotate his body to the right, he must perform a startling stutter shuffle move. He pushes one foot out slightly forward, the other foot slightly backward, and maintains that orientation while rapidly sliding his legs together and apart more than once per second until the asymmetrical rapid sliding friction of his feet against the floor eventually scoots him into facing a different direction. This movement can wear out the paint on his inner soles pretty fast, even on smoother surfaces.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Sadly, Grimlock shares the same inability to stand in robot mode without power as Optimus Prime – when turned off, Grimlock will lean forward and rest his robot arms and legs on the ground. Dino mode fares better, as he &#039;&#039;will&#039;&#039; stay standing up when he&#039;s powered off... but as his joints have now gone limp, he&#039;s liable to tip or slouch at the slightest bit of disturbance, so if you do decide to put him on display in this mode, make sure he&#039;s somewhere &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; stable.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock&#039;s pre-programmed animation set assumes his rocket launcher is in his right hand and his sword in his left. There aren&#039;t any sensors to detect whether they and/or the crown are in place, so it&#039;s best to avoid, say, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;transforming&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; converting Grimlock while they&#039;re in place. On a lighter note, Grimlock is capable of wearing the crown in both modes, meaning it no matter whether he robot or dino – Grimlock always king!&lt;br /&gt;
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:The app-controlled motion programming interface is extremely complex. The position of each joint at each step in an animation can be dictated either with numerical parameters, or by sensing the positions of the joints on the toy during programming. Many poses can be strung together to form long action sequences. The app uses long gamified sequences of tutorials to teach programming techniques and unlock more sound clips for use in more animations. Despite that available complexity though, there are some actions used by official animations that cannot be performed in customized sequences (if Optimus Prime is anything to go by, at least), such as a head nod or a full mode conversion.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Given this piece&#039;s fragility, complexity, and high cost, it is appropriate that it is packaged in a heavy duty foam-padded carrying case, complete with clasps and a handle. But the case can&#039;t protect from paint wear issues that arise quickly via actual use. Grimlock&#039;s knuckles and feet will almost certainly instantly get severe scrape marks if he transforms on a rough surface like concrete, but even smooth unvarnished wood can wear the gloss off the paint before long. Even soft carpeting might not be safe, as some users of Optimus Prime have reported toppling issues due to a lack of traction. Grimlock &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; designed to be more stable thanks to his IMU, but heed caution all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock was revealed on [[Hasbro Pulse]] on July 19, 2023, with orders set to ship out from both Pulse and Robosen&#039;s own online store in late Fall 2023. When revealed, Grimlock was made available at a special introductory price of $1500 which lasted until September 30.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations Comic Edition&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generations comic edition grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;quot;Me Grimlock going to join the Blue Man Group!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Double-barreled blaster, 3 swords, [[Dinobot Crown of Leadership|crown]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Amy Bence]] and [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging art), [[Matthew Cohen]] (photography)&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{citesocial|quote=And here are my shots of the 40th Anniversary Grimlock and Shockwave figures, with accessories and and paint job ripped straight from the comics that inspired them!|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/C3B8OpCMsq1/|site=Instagram|name=Matthew Cohen|year=2024|month=2|day=6}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[April 25]], [[2024]]&#039;s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s06YE02e844 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream | April 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Evan Brooks]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[May 14]], 2024&#039;s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOXZGDHebTk Hasbro Pulse | Transformers Fanstream | May 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Kelly Rose]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Comic Edition|Generations Comic Edition]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a redeco of [[#Studio Series|the &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; figure]], now colored to depict his appearance in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|original &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; comic]] published by [[Marvel Comics]]. The figure comes in a display box featuring the cover of &amp;quot;[[Repeat Performance!]].&amp;quot; Grimlock includes [[Dinobot Crown of Leadership|his crown]] from the comic, as well as a set of three swords. One sword is based on Grimlock&#039;s original toy sword, and incorporates the chipped blade which only [[José Delbo]] drew. (Of note, this sword is a completely different tooling than the sword intended for &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; Grimlock that is available with &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; Swoop. It&#039;s considerably smaller and has different detailing, and then of course there&#039;s the chipped blade.)  The other two swords are intended for the &#039;&#039;[[Studio Series]]&#039;&#039; releases of [[Sludge (G1)#Studio Series|Dinobot Sludge]] and [[Slag (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Dinobot Slug]], who do not come with swords.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In an undocumented (and unintentional) feature, the crown can be stored securely in dino-mode by placing it inside the tail strategically oriented between the blue inner shin struts.&lt;br /&gt;
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:When placed next to the rest of the &#039;&#039;Comic Edition&#039;&#039; assortment, the art on the side of the figures&#039; boxes will form a small mural by [[Marcelo Matere]] of the characters brawling.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Age of the Primes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AotpG2Grimlock.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Oh great, he back. Me thought me was rid of him for good!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;G2 Grimlock &amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;|&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt; Autobot Wheelie&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, [[2025]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Wheelie (G1)#Age of the Primes|Autobot Wheelie]], double-barreled blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Zhi6Y6EkU/ &#039;&#039;Age of the Primes&#039;&#039; panel] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] Day 1, recorded at the &amp;quot;Giant Peng Peng&amp;quot; (巨大化鹏鹏) BilliBilli channel.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:Yet another redeco of the &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; figure, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]&#039;&#039; G2 Grimlock is colored to homage the colors his [[#The Transformers|original toy]] wore during its [[#Generation 2|1992 re-release]]. Grimlock once again includes his double-barreled blaster, along with the Wheelie figure from the original &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; release, now colored based on his [[Wheelie (G1)#The Transformers|original toy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Decoy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Decoy, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Decoy ID number:&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Coming packaged at random on carded &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toys during 1986, &#039;&#039;[[Decoy]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a red soft-rubber figure depicting him in his robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Decoy Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SCF Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock see dead people.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (March 2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Brainwave Transfer Device, stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A three-inch-tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Grimlock&#039;s dinosaur mode was available in the second wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Super Collection Figure]]&#039;&#039; line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full-color figure and a clear plastic version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He comes with the [[Brainwave Transfer Device]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Unnamed here, but later called as such on Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock figure.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; seen in the cartoon episode &amp;quot;[[Grimlock&#039;s New Brain]]&amp;quot;, which... &#039;&#039;can&#039;&#039; sit on his head, but it&#039;s not a great fit and falls off at the slightest provocation, especially if you keep the hose attached. Speaking of, in the color version of the figure, the post on top of the helmet may be painted over, making it too thick to fit into the &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; small hole in the hose.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/SCFGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on clear Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SCF Grimlock metallic.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (September 2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;4&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Brainwave Transfer Device, stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The Grimlock PVC was re-released in the fourth act of the &amp;quot;Super Collection Figure&amp;quot; series, this time painted over entirely in metallics, with more toy-like gold replacing the yellow. He was available only as a rare &amp;quot;[[chase figure|Secret Figure]]&amp;quot;, packed at a &#039;&#039;presumed&#039;&#039; ratio of one in every ten cases. (This ratio was given for Secret Figures in later Acts, and it seems unlikely it would change.)&lt;br /&gt;
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: It is unknown if he replaced a random figure in the lucky case, or was a consistent replacement for a specific one.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Heroes of Cybertron&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HOC Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Me Grimlock join Mechs Without Hats.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the third wave of &#039;&#039;[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Heroes of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039;, this version of the &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; Grimlock mold was cast in translucent blue plastic and painted over, leaving his eyes and a stripe on the top of his head unpainted to attempt a [[light-piping]] gimmick. This version lacks the Brainwave Transfer Device from the Japanese release, which, let&#039;s be honest, was probably for the best.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This toy was sold on a blister card rather than blindpacked, and a collector card of the character was included instead of the stand.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Hard Hero===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HardHero Grimlock bust.JPG|upright=1.2|thumb|&#039;&#039;&#039;ME GRIMLOCK DEMAND TO KNOW WHERE ME GRIMLOCK&#039;S LEGS ARE!&#039;&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
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: [[Hard Hero]]&#039;s Grimlock is a 6.5 inches tall cold-cast porcelain bust, sculpted after his cartoon appearance (complete with blue eyes) and holding a white energo-sword in his right hand. The bust was limited to 2500 pieces, with an additional 100 being specially signed by sculptor [[Jason Ray]]. Grimlock was number 9 in Hard Hero&#039;s main series of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; busts.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;MyClone&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Takara, 2003)&lt;br /&gt;
** &#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MTF015&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** &#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Grey display stand &lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Yasuhiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the second wave of the &#039;&#039;[[MyClone]]&#039;&#039; line of Transformers PVC figures, this [[super deformed]] Grimlock comes with a hexagonal grey display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other &#039;&#039;MyClone&#039;&#039; figures. His modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other &#039;&#039;MyClone&#039;&#039; figure, though he stands out as rather unique about the Transformers MyClones, as he&#039;s the only one in alternate mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generation 1 Figure-Collection&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Bottlecap grimlock.JPG|thumb|Me Grimlock in black-and-white movie...me feel like [[Godzilla]]!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-5&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Display base&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:At only one inch in height, this Grimlock &amp;quot;bottlecap&amp;quot; figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya&#039;s Transformers [[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]]. The figure was rendered in a &amp;quot;retro&amp;quot; black and white color scheme, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm More information on the Generation 1 collection at Autobase Aichi]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Titanium RM Grimlock.jpg|125px|thumb|Me Grimlock say boogie down!!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (3&amp;quot; Robot Masters, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Gun, sword, Autobot stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: &#039;&#039;[[Titanium Series]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a non-transforming, three inch die-cast metal figurine based on his toy and comic/cartoon model. He has very limited articulation, in his neck, waist and shoulders. Grimlock is posed squatting and/or dancing.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; Robot Masters Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Titanium cancelled figure checklist.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (unreleased)&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Autobot stand?&lt;br /&gt;
:The final &#039;&#039;[[Titanium Series]]&#039;&#039; catalogue listed a number of &amp;quot;Micro Figures&amp;quot; intended for release, though many of them never saw the light of day. Right at the end of the checklist, after a number of current and (supposedly) upcoming 3&amp;quot; Robot Master toys, was Grimlock&#039;s name, with no further information or disambiguation. Was he to be a repaint? A new &#039;&#039;[[War Within (comic)|War Within]]&#039;&#039; or &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; mold? Or was his name just a typographical error? This is just one of life&#039;s great mysteries.&lt;br /&gt;
{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Attacktix&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Attacktix Grimlock.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Me Grimlock can&#039;t move. [[The Last Stand|Seem]] [[Blast from the Past|to]] [[Spotlight: Shockwave|happen]] [[Still Life!|a lot]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Booster, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Attacktix Grimlock is depicted in his &#039;&#039;Tyrannosarus&#039;&#039; mode, and has a sculpt based heavily upon his original G1 toy. Pressing down on his back will cause his head to extend and presumably hit whatever he&#039;s facing.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{canceledattacktix}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers - Mini Bust&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Grimlock Mini-bust.jpg|thumb|When me Grimlock get legs back, you in &#039;&#039;BIG TROUBLE!&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Diamond Select, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: A mini-bust of Grimlock based on his appearance in the cartoon was released by Diamond Select in 2007. The figure includes the upper body of Grimlock, wielding his energo-sword, acting as if rushing into the battlefield. There is the head of his beast mode sculpted into the base of the statue.&lt;br /&gt;
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* &#039;&#039;&#039;War Within Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Diamond Select, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Grimlock sdcc.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock say no fun to be exclusive all of time.]]&lt;br /&gt;
: War Within Grimlock was an Action Figure Xpress exclusive at the 2007 [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. He was sculpted by Chris Lee of Art Asylum and limited to 600 pieces. The sculpt features Grimlock holding his flaming sword. The front of his vehicle mode is sculpted onto the base of the bust.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1 RobotHeroes ShockwaveVsGrimlock.jpg|thumb|Me Gwimwock no cutie, me king!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock &amp;amp; Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Two-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Packed with [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Shockwave]], &#039;&#039;[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a detailed two-inch tall soft-plastic figurine with exaggerated, cartoonish proportions and an amusing &amp;quot;raised eyebrow&amp;quot; look on his face. He is sculpted holding his sword in his right hand. He has swivel joints at his shoulders and neck. He brings cuddly wuddly death. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Single-pack, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: In some countries outside of North America, Grimlock was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;3D Battle-Card Game&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:3DBattleCard Grimlock.jpg|thumb|A head to match his ego.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: A 48-point &amp;quot;rare&amp;quot; character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]&#039;s &amp;quot;Energon Wars&amp;quot; expansion, Grimlock &amp;quot;transforms&amp;quot; into a gray vague approximation of a &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039;. He uses the same parts layout as [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Cruellock]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Sota Toys===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Chess Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2007&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
:Two identical Grimlock pieces in dino mode were to be the Autobot-side Knights on a [[Chess#Sota Toys|chess set]] based on Generation 1, but the set apparently never saw release.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Mighty Muggs&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MightyMuggs Grimlock.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock am huuge hit with lady-bots!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Energo-sword&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This [[super deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, with swivel joints in Grimlock&#039;s neck and arms. He comes with a similarly super-deformed version of his trademark energo-sword.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MightyMuggs 2018 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.55|Me Grimlock not appreciate recurring head trauma.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;07&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Influenced by his [[evergreen]] design, this new Grimlock is part of the second wave of the line&#039;s 2018 relaunch. Gently push his precious little head to access one of three different faces: irritable, impatient, and incensed.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titan Warriors&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Titan Warrior 5-Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
:Available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, this Grimlock is a 6&amp;quot; PVC [[Titan Heroes|Titan Warrior]] figure (similar to Bandai&#039;s &#039;&#039;Ultra/Sentai/Rider Hero, Movie Monster Series&#039;&#039;) with articulated arms. He was packed with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Soundwave]]. Unlike the other four, Grimlock never received an individual release.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;The Loyal Subjects&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Dino Head}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock w/ Dino Head&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Larger}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;5.5&amp;quot; Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubtoys}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Dino Accessories}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;5.5&amp;quot; Grimlock w/ Dino Accessories&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubtoys}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects 2-Pack}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Cybertron Edition 2-Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;EX Gōkin&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two fists, two open hands, two gripping hands, energo-sword, stunner laser, galaxial rocket launcher, alternate head, display stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: A 7-inch tall non-transforming Grimlock action figure was produced by [[Art Storm]] as part of their &#039;&#039;EX Gōkin Transformers Series&#039;&#039; line. He comes with a number of extra hands as well as the energo-sword, double-barreled rifle and (non-firing) rocket launcher of the original toy. While his mold and paint details are heavily based on the original Generation 1 Grimlock toy, his proportions are cartoon-based and he includes an alternate blue-eyed headsculpt based on his [[:File:Grimhead.JPG|early cartoon head]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://artstorm.co.jp/exgokin_transformersseries_grimlock.html More information on &#039;&#039;EX Gōkin&#039;&#039; Grimlock at Art Storm&#039;s official site]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Collectible Figurine, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;2 / #19&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Collector&#039;s base&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A super-deformed Grimlock was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector&#039;s card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Collectible Figurines&#039;&#039;&#039; (5-pack, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 5 collector&#039;s bases&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The same Grimlock figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Bumblebee]], [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Shockwave]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Rodimus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Tiny Titans&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TinyTitans-Series6-Grimlock.jpg|right|thumb|Me Grimlock say don&#039;t eat yellow lightsaber!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Tiny Titans, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;6&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10/12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the sixth and final assortment of &#039;&#039;[[Tiny Titans]]&#039;&#039; [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Grimlock is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon &amp;quot;currency&amp;quot; and a randomized bonus power-up item.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Magic: The Gathering&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MTG-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|&amp;quot;Tap for mana?&amp;quot; Me Grimlock no just tap, me smash!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock, Dinobot Leader / Grimlock, Ferocious King&#039;&#039;&#039; (Hasbro and [[Wizards of the Coast|Wizards]], 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: A [[HasCon 2017]] exclusive, this trading card was released as part of the &amp;quot;2017 &#039;&#039;[[Magic: The Gathering]]&#039;&#039; HasCon Collection&amp;quot; three-card promo set, alongside &amp;quot;[[Nerf]] War&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Sword of Dungeons &amp;amp; Dragons&amp;quot; cards. The card is reversible, depicting Grimlock in robot mode on one side (&amp;quot;Dinobot Leader&amp;quot;) and his alternate mode on the other (&amp;quot;Ferocious King&amp;quot;), with each side having different stats and abilities. Each side of the card&#039;s flavor text features a different Grimlock quote: one from &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;, and one from &amp;quot;[[Grimlock&#039;s New Brain]]&amp;quot;. The card bears a silver border, indicating it is illegal to use in official &#039;&#039;Magic&#039;&#039; tournament play. Notably, unlike many similar cards, Grimlock doesn&#039;t &amp;quot;transform&amp;quot; to its other face, and instead is worded to &amp;quot;become&amp;quot; it, probably due for the sake of [[trademark]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Kidrobot===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kidrobot GIJoe Enamel Pin Series.jpg|thumb|250px]]&lt;br /&gt;
====Enamel Pin Series====&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 3]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 1 in 20&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by [[Kidrobot]] in their Enamel Pin Series, this is a flat, enamel pin badge of Grimlock inspired by the art of [[Tom Scioli]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039;, albeit with [[Super deformed|cutesy proportions]]. Unlike the rest of the characters in the series, Grimlock is depicted in dino mode! The pin series was [[Blindpacking|blindboxed]], with some pins being rarer than others.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Blue Metallic&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 3]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 1 in 80&lt;br /&gt;
:And speaking of which, a [[chase figure|chase]] pin of Grimlock was available, decoed in metallic blue. This deco doesn&#039;t seem to be from the comic.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Vinyl Mini Series====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Grimlock mini.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 14]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 2 in 24&lt;br /&gt;
:The same character design was reused for the Vinyl Mini Series, with Grimlock receiving a three-inch tall, blindboxed figurine retaining the vibrant colours and exaggerated proportions. Grimlock featured articulation in his tiny little dino shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Grimlock Blue Metallic mini.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Someone at Kidrobot must really like Grimlock.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Blue Metallic&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 14]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 1 in 96&lt;br /&gt;
:Grimlock received another chase figure in the Vinyl Mini Series, again in metallic blue.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Megatron mini.jpg|thumb|upright=1|...or maybe not.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 14]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 2 in 24&lt;br /&gt;
:The Vinyl Mini Series figure for Megatron includes Grimlock&#039;s severed head as a handheld accessory, as seen in the issue &amp;quot;[[Everybody Hates Metroplex]]&amp;quot;. The head is much smaller than the head of Grimlock&#039;s own mini figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Medium Figure Series====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Megatron medium.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 14]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Grimlock&#039;s head&lt;br /&gt;
:Megatron was scaled up to seven inches for the Medium Figure Series, and his decapitated Grimlock head accessory followed suit.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Megatron medium exclusive.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 14]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Grimlock&#039;s head&lt;br /&gt;
:Released at the same time as the standard version, this variant of Megatron was limited to 200 pieces and exclusive to the Kidrobot online store. Megatron is now decoed in a lighter grey, as was Grimlock&#039;s head.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Vinyl Keychain Series====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Grimlock Blue Metallic keychain.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Blue Metallic&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 1]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 1 in 24&lt;br /&gt;
:Grimlock was also released as part of the once again blindboxed Vinyl Keychain Series, now standing at about one to two inches. He included a keychain molded into his head and, due to his small scale, did not feature any articulation. Yet again he was a metallic blue chase figure... but this time, there was no regular grey Grimlock keychain!&lt;br /&gt;
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===Bouncing Ball Heads===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BouncingBallHead Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Bouncing Ball Head&amp;quot; Grimlock is a small, super deformed figurine with a removable head that doubles as a bouncy ball. Despite having a completely round head and a somewhat humanoid body shared by all figurines in this collection, Grimlock&#039;s tampographed face is based on a front view of his dino mode head, resulting in a very unsettling appearance. An Autobot logo is tampographed on the back of his head and his name is written under his feet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He is (apparently) available in both gacha-style machines and in an 8-pack with the whole collection, and comes inside a spherical capsule with a unique dark gray color.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Despite clearly representing Generation 1 characters, the collection is advertised as a 2015 &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; product.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Trading Card Game&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:W1Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock do splash damage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock, Dinobot Leader&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 1&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T21/T40&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;10&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock, Dinobot Leader&#039;&#039;&#039; is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The artwork on the card is reused from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile card game.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:W2Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock not competitively viable!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock, Powerful Commander&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T27/T46&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;9&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Grimlock, Powerful Commander was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Grimlock, Powerful Commander is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Grimlock, Powerful Commander depicts [[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus&#039;]] head and torso, which is formed by Grimlock in the artwork. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile game.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Grimlock, Powerful Commander can be used to form Volcanicus, Fiery Champion with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Dinobot Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Dinobots are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:W5Clobber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Clobber&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T15/T46&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;4&lt;br /&gt;
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:This card&#039;s set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is the only Titan Master in the game with 3 traits, due to being a Dinobot.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Keshi Surprise&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobots&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;[[Keshi Surprise]]&#039;&#039; series by [[Super7]] consisted of 1.75&amp;quot; soft rubber figures in a style deliberately resembling the 1980s [[Decoy]]s. These [[blind-packed]] figures were sold individually or in cases depicting only their faction. Grimlock (in his dino mode) was available in red, yellow, blue, and purple, and included a foil trading card / sticker. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Imaginarium Art===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ImaginariumGrimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;quot;Me Grimlock want to munch &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;metal&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; polystone!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This 20-inch-tall statue set depicts Grimlock in his dinosaur mode and a slingshot-wielding Wheelie as they face off against five [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticon]]s. Only 150 were produced, with an MSRP of $2,100.  &lt;br /&gt;
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===McDonald&#039;s===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:2018-McD-Authentics-Bumblebee-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the [[McDonald&#039;s]] June 2018 Happy Meal Toys along with [[My Little Pony]], Grimlock is a stubby, [[super deformed]] little dino with fire coming out of his mouth. He has a light-up [[gimmick]] where pressing the [[Autobot]] [[insignia]] on his back lights up his eyes and the fire effect. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This toy was rereleased in the US as [[Grimlock (AOE)#McDonald&#039;s|Grimlock]] for the &#039;&#039;[[Bumblebee (franchise)|Bumblebee]]&#039;&#039; promotion.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Super-7-ReAction-Figures-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039; Energo Sword, Twin Laser Rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the first wave of [[Super7]]&#039;s line of multi-property 3.75-inch &amp;quot;retro&amp;quot; action figures, &#039;&#039;[[Super7#ReAction|ReAction]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with five points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike most figures in the line, he comes with two accessories instead of just one, and both of this hands can hold an accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: As with all releases in the &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; toyline, Grimlock comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039; action figures from the late 1970s to early &#039;80s.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This depiction of Grimlock, released in the fifth wave of the &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; line, has him in his dinosaur mode, taking up a significantly larger chunk of cardback real estate and requiring a much deeper bubble.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: It retains the &amp;quot;five points of articulation&amp;quot; theme, as this figure lacks neck articulation, but instead has a jointed jaw for talky-talky or bitey-bitey action, which we can all agree is awesome. &#039;&#039;Jawsome&#039;&#039;, if you will. We&#039;ll give you props for that, Super7.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ReAct-toy Grimlock G2.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock G2&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This [[redeco]] of the above dino-mode Grimlock figure is now redone in rich blue, to match his &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy color scheme (well, his most well-known and well-distributed color scheme of the three he had, anyway). However, he still has the original Autobot faction symbol on his chest rather than the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; version, which isn&#039;t &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; accurate to the original toy really, but still. Boo.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: He was released as part of the fifth round of [[Target]]-exclusive &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; figures, alongside the similarly-toy-based &amp;quot;[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#ReActionGray|Galvatron G1]]&amp;quot; figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock (Metallic)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This redeco of dino-mode Grimlock featured metallic paint and was packaged in a G1-styled box with the original G1 [[package art|character art]].  It was released for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024, with leftover stock being available on the Super7 website the following week.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock (Metallic)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Dino-mode Grimlock was reissued with a metallic paintscheme... again... in wave eight, now on the standard &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; style cardback.  &lt;br /&gt;
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===Figural Bag Clip===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:FiguralBagClip GrimlockDino.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by Monogram, this 2.5&amp;quot; 3D foam bag clip takes the form of a chibi dino mode Grimlock running towards you.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:It was available only as part of a [[Blindpacking|mystery blind bag]] collection.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:FiguralBagClip GrimlockRobot.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Alt. mode&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
:A second bag clip was also released, this time based on Grimlock&#039;s evergreen robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:It was one of two &amp;quot;chase&amp;quot; figures in the collection.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Mondo===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Mondo Grimlock Tiki Mug.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Tiki Mug&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by Mondo, this tiki mug in the form of Grimlock&#039;s dinosaur mode is roughly 6.5 inches high and holds up to 18 oz of your favorite drink.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The mug is handmade and its design was co-created by [[Ken Christiansen]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Funko Pop Grimlock G1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Nice.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;69&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the &#039;&#039;Pop! Retro Toys&#039;&#039; segment and exclusive to both GameStop and the Emerald City Comic Con 2021, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Funko Pop!#Digital Pop! NFTs|Digital &#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039;]], 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Monochrome:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Common&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Static:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Common&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Glowing:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Uncommon&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Chrome:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Rare&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Original:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Epic&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:{{W|Non-fungible token|NFT}}s depicting Grimlock in the Funko style.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;gallery heights=200&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_GRIMLOCK_MONOCHROME.gif|Me Grimlock want color back!&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_GRIMLOCK_STATIC.gif|Me Grimlock mastered ability of standing so incredibly still that me Grimlock become invisible to eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_UNCOMMON_GRIMLOCK_GLOW.gif|Me Grimlock have too much color!&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_RARE_GRIMLOCK_REDCHROME.gif|Me Grimlock bulletproof!&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_EPIC_GRIMLOCK_ORIGINAL.gif|Me Grimlock HATE crypto ponzi scheme!&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|PopDigital}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Freddy Funko as Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Royalty&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;268&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the second wave of the &#039;&#039;Pop! Digital&#039;&#039; segment, this regular-sized vinyl figure portrays [[Freddy Funko]] cosplaying as Grimlock. The body is also based on Grimlock&#039;s original toy, while the head incorporates Freddy&#039;s face to Grimlock&#039;s helmet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This figure also features a metallic finish and is limited to 2600 units and can only be acquired by collecting and redeeming digital tokens.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
====Squeezelings====&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Series 2, 2023)&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Squeezelings]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a non-posable figure made of soft plastic, released by [[Forever Clever]]. He was released in [[Blindpacking|blind bags]], or in a blister pack on his own.&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;ULTIMATES!&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (ULTIMATES!, 2023)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Wheelie (G1)#ULTIMATES!|Wheelie]] figure, mind transfer helmet, apron, serving tray, 6 drinking glasses, fish, crown, 6 sets of dino forelimb claws&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers ULTIMATES!]]&#039;&#039; from [[Super7]], Grimlock is a 9-inch-tall non-transforming representation of his dinosaur mode. He includes a non-transforming Wheelie figure to ride him, and also representations of many of the accessories that were also included with the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Grimlock toy above, including his serving tray with drinking glasses, a soft cloth waiter apron, the mind transfer helmet, and a crown. Never-before-seen accessories include 6 different interchangeable dinosaur &amp;quot;hands,&amp;quot; and the fish that he held in &amp;quot;Grimlock&#039;s New Brain.&amp;quot;   &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Preorders for Grimlock (and the rest of Wave 2) opened on [[July 29]] 2021, and closed on [[August 27]], with the toys slated for shipping in summer 2022... a vague date Super7 missed by a full year.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Zōteki&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ZOTEKI-029-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2021]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;029&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A collaboration between [[Hasbro]] and statue/replica brand [[Jazware]], &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers (franchise)|The Transformers]]&#039;&#039; was added as a part of the &#039;&#039;[[Zōteki]]&#039;&#039; line alongside other iconic brands such as [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]], to recreate some of the main &amp;quot;Generation 1&amp;quot; characters. The 29th figure of the &#039;&#039;Zōteki&#039;&#039; line is Grimlock in his dino mode.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Each statue of the line features a connection point for it to be connected to the others, in order to form a battle scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Eaglemoss===&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2021&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Grimlock was slated to be one of the Bishop pieces on the Autobot side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Character Card&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers Character Card King Grimlock and Coronation Starscream.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;King Grimlock &amp;amp; Starscream Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 1]], [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;31 &amp;amp; 32&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the fifth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039; series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Grimlock and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in their regal finery from the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel comic]] and the [[The Transformers: The Movie|1986 film]] respectively, along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[[Source:Transformers Character Card#31|Translation of King Grimlock&#039;s Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Minimates&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Series 2, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Energo sword, stand&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the second wave of Transformers [[Minimates]] from [[Diamond Select Toys|Diamond Select]], this Grimlock is a 2-inch-tall figurine featuring metallic paint, 12-14 points of articulation, and accessories and body parts interchangeable with other Minimates. Due to their small size, all 4 figures in each series are sold in the same blister card. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Icon Heroes===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock X Ironhide Retro Pin Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
: A hard enamel pin based on Grimlock&#039;s original G1 package art made by Icon Heroes. It comes carded with an [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Icon Heroes|Ironhide]] pin.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Milestone===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2022&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
A statue-sized PVC figure of Grimlock was solicited by Diamond Select in 2022 but later canceled. &lt;br /&gt;
{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===XM Studios===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:XMStudiosGrimlockStatue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Apatosaurus was nowhere near as confusing as this.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:[[XM Studios]]&#039; statue of Grimlock is nearly 40&amp;quot; tall, made of hand-painted porcelain. Grimlock has [[LED|light-up eyes]] and comes with alternate sets of arms that allow him to brandish his signature sword, gun, and... giant spiked mace? The mace and some of the color and detail choices on this statue suggest it mixes elements of both the G1 character and his [[Grimlock (AOE)|live-action movie counterpart]]. The set also includes a sculpted representation of Grimlock&#039;s dino mode that can be displayed next to the robot. &lt;br /&gt;
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:399 pieces were produced, with a suggested price of about $1,900 US. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Yolopark===&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of Yolopark&#039;s &#039;&#039;AMK (Advanced Model Kit) Mini Series&#039;&#039;, this non-transforming kit of Grimlock in his dino mode can be only completed by snapping the pre-painted pieces together. He features no accessories.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock is sold as either an individually marked single or a blind box figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Blokees===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Blokees bot}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock (Robot Mode)&#039;&#039;&#039; (Galaxy Version, 2023)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Version 02 - SOS&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Pair of open hands, Double-barrelled blaster, 2x reversible Autobot/Decepticon logo, spare balljoint, stand, character card&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the second wave of the &#039;&#039;Galaxy Version&#039;&#039; line of blind boxes, [[Blokees]] Grimlock is a snap-on model kit of his robot mode, based on his appearance in the G1 cartoon. He is built on a Standard Body skeleton, similar to his wavemates. He was available at a rate of 1/9 figures.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock (Dino Mode)&#039;&#039;&#039; (Galaxy Version, 2023)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Version 02 - SOS&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Three energon cubes, character card, back-mounted double-barrelled blaster&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the second wave of the &#039;&#039;Galaxy Version&#039;&#039; line of blind boxes, [[Blokees]] Grimlock is a snap-on model kit of his dinosaur mode. He stands slightly shorter than other figures in the line, and has fewer accessories (no alternate hands, no stand), but in exchange gets three transparent white [[Energon cube|Energon cubes]]. His build is, fittingly, quite different from the rest of the figures in the line, necessitating almost half a page of the instruction sheet. He was available at a rate of 1/12 figures.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Strangely, the instructions and promotional shots show his legs as being assembled backwards, with the knees bending backwards, but the front of the box (which prominently features Grimlock) has them the normal way around. Fixing this is trivial - simply rotate the knees and feet.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock (Dino Mode) Secret Figure&#039;&#039;&#039; (Galaxy Version, 2023)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Version 02 - SOS&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Three energon cubes, character card, back-mounted gun Wisdom transfer device, fire breath effect, fish&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The line&#039;s secret figure is a redeco of Dino Mode Grimlock with extra accessories based on the episode [[Grimlock&#039;s New Brain]] and a shiny metallic finish. One of the new accessories is his helmet (here called the Wisdom transfer device) albeit without the hose, and the other is the fish from the end of the episode. Additionally, he has red eyes instead of the normal blue. He was available at a rate of 1/36 figures.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This Secret Grimlock shares the misassembled legs of his normal version, although there&#039;s no shots of him with them the right way around on the packaging. However, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s6n-9mgQM0 this official short] from the Blokees YouTube channel has them on the right way (note the red eyes and metallic finish!).&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Shining Version}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock (Robot Mode)&#039;&#039;&#039; (Shining Version, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Shining Version 02 - Shining 1985&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Pair of open hands, Double-barrelled blaster, 2x reversible Autobot/Decepticon logo, spare balljoint, stand, character card, sword, [[Energon cube]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the second wave of [[Blokees#Shining_Version|Shining Version]] (dubbed Shining 1985), Grimlock is a retooling and redeco of his above robot mode figure. He has modified paint detailing (including on his forearms, crotch, and legs), his chest is now cast in a transparent orange, but his most notable new feature is that his inner skeleton&#039;s torso lights up, illuminating his eyes and chest. In addition to this slew of changes, he also comes with an [[Energon cube]] in pink and his iconic sword in red. He was available at a rate of 1/6 figures.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Universal Studios===&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Popcorn Bucket&#039;&#039;&#039; (2023)&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Grimlock Universal Studios Bucket.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Eric Idle|“For very stupid people: when we film these things, the animated little fragger isn’t really there.”]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
Originally debuting at Universal Studios Beijing in 2023 before being brought to Universal Studios Hollywood in 2024, this [[Super-deformed]] Grimlock bucket features light up eyes and mouth laser and a working jaw, with a compartment for popcorn being located in his back. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{twoimages|File:G2GrimlockArtwork.jpg|File:G2RamjetVSGrimlockArt.jpg|thumb|w1=150|w2=225|caption=Heavy Metal Greymon.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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* Grimlock was originally a &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;[[:File:DiacloneGrimlock.jpg|Dinosaur Robo Tyrannosaurus]]&amp;quot;. The only differences between this incarnation and the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; release are that the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; version has a silver-chromed sword and a blue crotch piece rather than red, as well as coming with a green-and-black Diaclone pilot figure.&lt;br /&gt;
* The original &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; commercial for the mold that became Grimlock showed him spewing fire from his mouth. So much for truth in advertising!&lt;br /&gt;
* There is (or &#039;&#039;was&#039;&#039;) [[:File:Grimlock Natural History Museum.JPG|a Grimlock toy]] placed in the showcase in the dinosaur section of the {{w|Natural History Museum}} in [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]; oddly, this doesn&#039;t make him the [[Slag (G1)|only one]]. Sadly, however, he has since been removed from the display. Boo!&lt;br /&gt;
* Despite being released in three different color schemes during the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toyline, a piece of recolored card artwork—seemingly from the collection of a former [[Hasbro]] employee—surfaced on [[eBay]] in the early 2000s (alongside recolored artwork of [[:File:G2SwoopArtwork.jpg|Swoop]] and [[:File:G2SludgeBoxart.jpg|Sludge]]), showing what may have been an intended fourth version of the Grimlock toy for that line. In 2020, the &amp;quot;tiger Grimlock&amp;quot; color scheme reappeared battling [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] on a piece of unused &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;-era promotional art sold by Heritage Auctions (stated by them as being made for a book, but possibly intended as art for a puzzle given its dimensions), solidifying its legitimacy. The deco would eventually delight fans when it came to fruition on &amp;quot;Toxitron Collection&amp;quot; Grimlock in [[2023]].&lt;br /&gt;
* [[T-Wrecks]] may have been intended to be a new form for Grimlock, based on the references in his tech spec bio to his &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Attack Specialist&amp;quot; function and other hints. However, T-Wrecks&#039; appearances in the [[3H Productions]] &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (comic)|Universe: The Wreckers]]&#039;&#039; comics suggest he is a new, unrelated character.&lt;br /&gt;
* A working name for the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; Ford Mustang mold which ultimately ended up as Grimlock was &amp;quot;[[Freeway (G1)|Freeway]]&amp;quot;, according to various early store listings.&lt;br /&gt;
* The [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] toy released in the [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; toyline]] was originally created by [[Hasbro]] for release as a special new-mold addition for the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; toyline]], and was intended to represent Generation 1 Grimlock. However, it wasn&#039;t and it didn&#039;t for the combination of budgetary concerns and keeping the combination gimmick (since he combines with the packed-in [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] to form &amp;quot;[[Mega-Dinobot]]&amp;quot;) only in the &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; toyline, which had combination as a central theme.&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1 Grimlock boxart.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Me Grimlock have been shaking fists at uptight paleontologists since 1985.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Me [[Grimlock (G1)|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039;]] have lots of toys and merchandise!&lt;br /&gt;
{{picsneeded|silver G2 toy, Decoy, Myclone}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1Grimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And the debate goes on: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!&amp;quot; &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;quot;No! Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Dinobot, [[1985]]/[[1986]]/[[1990]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;26&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Energo weapon|energo sword]], &amp;quot;stunner&amp;quot; [[laser]], [[galaxial rocket launcher]], 3 [[Missile|rocket]]s&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the second year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|US &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline]] (first year in non-US markets), Grimlock is a slight [[redeco]] of the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Dinosaur Robo Tyrannosaurus&amp;quot; toy, transforming into, obviously, a robotic &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex&#039;&#039;, complete with opening jaw. Among his robot-mode weapons is a handheld spring-loaded &amp;quot;galaxial rocket launcher&amp;quot;; the Hasbro releases of Grimlock have severely weakened springs, while the Takara versions keep them at full strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The original &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; release is &#039;&#039;mostly&#039;&#039; the same base colors, but has a blue pelvis and a chrome-silver sword. Hasbro also omitted the Diaclone driver mini-figure (though retaining the opening cockpit in the dino-mode back)  and blunted its teeth [[for safety reasons]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:In Japan, he and the other four Dinobots were offered as mail-away items during &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1992 (Operation Combination)|Operation Combination]]&#039;&#039; in 1990(!); Grimlock cost 2300 yen (his original retail price) and 2 [[Robot Point]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-dinobots-grimlock/671/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Grimlock at Transformerland.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Generation 1 Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|VSY}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy VSY.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock vs Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, [[1985]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;VSY&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: energo sword, &amp;quot;stunner&amp;quot; laser, galaxial rocket launcher, 3 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
:Takara also released Grimlock in a &amp;quot;versus&amp;quot; [[Giftset|set]] along with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Soundwave]] and [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Frenzy]]. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The set also included a short storybook about those characters fighting, and an audiocassette narrating the storybook. &lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|Pretender}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1-toy GrimlockPretender.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey Freakazoid. You wanna go much some metal?]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Classic Pretender]], [[1989]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Pretender shell, helmet, [[atom smashing submachine gun]], rocket launcher dino-tail&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the sixth year of the US &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line, the [[Classic Pretender]] version of Grimlock is much smaller, simplified and slightly modified, but still transforms into a robotic &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039;. His dino tail becomes a rocket-launcher-gauntlet thing that can be held by either the inner robot or outer shell, but either way has got to be a &#039;&#039;bear&#039;&#039; to aim properly. He came with a large human [[Pretender#Toys|Pretender]] shell with a rather knight-like armor theme, with a helmet and large cannon with a blade on the barrel, which has a [[5 mm post]] on the back end, letting him hold the weapon like a sword.&lt;br /&gt;
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:His shell&#039;s head looks a lot like a younger {{w|Ed Asner}}, and also bears a passing resemblance to his voice actor, [[Gregg Berger]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Pretender Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|G1Legend}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:GrimlockLegends toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock say cut it out.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Legends (G1)|Legends]], 1989)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: rocket launcher dino-tail&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] in its [[Hasbro]] release, this version of Grimlock is simply the inner robot of his Classic Pretender form without the shell or its accessories, leaving him only his tail/gun.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Legends toys are the very first store-[[exclusive]] &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toys in the US market.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|HeroSet}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy japanese legends giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Hero Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 1989)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: tail/gun&lt;br /&gt;
:In Japan, Legends Grimlock was available only in a boxed &amp;quot;Hero Set&amp;quot; during the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1989 (Victory)|&#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039;]] portion of the line, packed in with the Legends versions of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Jazz]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Starscream]]. Grimlock was mostly unchanged from to the Hasbro release, but sported a silver painted face instead of Hasbro&#039;s orange painted one.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In Italy, [[GiG]] released their own version of the Hero Set, named &amp;quot;Set Commandos&amp;quot;, instead of the Classic Pretender versions of the toys. Grimlock was renamed from &amp;quot;Tiran&amp;quot; to &amp;quot;Drago&amp;quot;, originally the Italian name of [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]. The &amp;quot;Set Commandos&amp;quot; toys were identical to the Japanese &amp;quot;Hero Set&amp;quot; versions.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|ActionMaster}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1-toy Grimlock AM.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Me Grimlock make big deal out of this in comics.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock with anti-tank cannon&#039;&#039;&#039; (Action Master, [[1990]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Anti-tank cannon partner, [[particle beam cannon]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the initial assortment of carded [[Action Master]] figures released in the seventh and final year of the US line (sixth and not-final in Europe), Grimlock is a 3¾-inch non-transforming posable action figure, his design combining his cartoon model with extra toy-based detailing. His construction is broadly similar to that used by the &#039;&#039;[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039; figures of the time, having a swivel neck, shoulders and knees, plus ball-jointed hips attached via a steel rod internally secured by a rubber &amp;quot;o-ring&amp;quot;. His hands have standard 3 mm holes which allow him to hold any other accessory in the Action Master line, plus his feet have holes in the bottom to secure him to larger vehicles. On top of that, the hole in his back is compatible with [[5 mm post]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He came with the [[anti-tank cannon]] &amp;quot;partner&amp;quot; machine, which he can ride, though its fairly small size makes it so he has to squat to do so, which leaves him both very back-heavy and very funny-looking. The cannon can also unfold via spring-loaded [[gimmick]] to form a really &#039;&#039;big&#039;&#039; hand-held &amp;quot;long-range mortar launcher&amp;quot;, completed by plugging Grimlock&#039;s &amp;quot;particle beam cannon&amp;quot; weapon into its barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Action Master Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Dinobot, 1991)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;[[Energo weapon|Energo sword]]&amp;quot;, twin &amp;quot;stunner laser&amp;quot; rifle, &amp;quot;galaxial rocket launcher&amp;quot;, 3 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Grimlock&#039;s original toy was re-released in the European/Australian-exclusive &amp;quot;[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]&amp;quot; series, with the minor change that his missiles were noticeably shortened, probably [[for safety reasons]]: about 5 mm was cut off from the tip, leaving them blunt. He is otherwise identical to the normal Hasbro release of Grimlock.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In Greece, these releases were added to re-releases of the [[Defensor (G1)#Toys|Defensor]] and [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Toys|Devastator]] [[giftsets]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2GrimlockBlue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me am Blue! Me am Blue! You could be too! &#039;&#039;(Blue variant pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Dinobot, [[1992]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Energy Sword&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Twin Laser Gun&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G2_grimlock_silver.jpg|upright=.66|left|thumb|&#039;&#039;(Silver variant pictured)&#039;&#039;]] &lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the very first assortment of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, Grimlock&#039;s original toy was re-released with minimal changes; an &amp;quot;AUTOBOT&amp;quot; tampograph was added to his right dino-flank/robot boot, and this release lacks the original toy&#039;s missile launcher and missile.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-G2-Turquoise-Grimlock.jpg|upright=.66|left|thumb|&#039;&#039;(Turquoise variant pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
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: The following year, Grimlock underwent a [[variant|running change]], with his silver plastic now cast in either rich blue or turquoise (Grimlock&#039;s fellow Dinobots [[Slag (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Slag]] and [[Snarl (G1)#Generation 2|Snarl]] underwent a similar set of color changes). As the blue version is far, far more common on the secondary market, plus was the version pictured in Hasbro&#039;s 1993 [[Toy Fair]] catalog, it&#039;s a safe bet that the blue one came first, and the turquoise version was  a late-run refresher that saw little distribution.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Amusingly, Grimlock&#039;s bio give him a Rank of 10... while the concurrent release of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Optimus Prime]] had a rank of 9!&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlcok.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BWtoy-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Ben Yee]] think me Grimlock look like dalmatian... :(]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[1997]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;[[Cyber-slash tail weapon|Spinning slasher sword]]&amp;quot;, tail-bone-sword&lt;br /&gt;
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:The only new toy in the third wave of second-year &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; Deluxes, Grimlock is a [[redeco]] of [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Toys|Dinobot]] in gray and gold with dark blue spots, transforming into a &amp;quot;raptor&amp;quot; of some variety. His tail detaches and separates to form a gear-powered, spinning blade weapon, while the central &amp;quot;tail bone&amp;quot; separates to be used as a sword. The entire assembly can store in [[robot mode]] by flipping down the tail-mount and pegging the blade&#039;s base to the peg on his lower back. He also has a &amp;quot;mutant mask&amp;quot;, halves of a dino-skull that flip up to cover his more robotic head. Thankfully these pieces are not pinned in, and can be easily removed for better clearance. He was also slightly [[retool]]ed from the original mold to have ratcheting shoulders and space for an &amp;quot;energon chip&amp;quot; [[rubsign]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Grimlock is extra-notable for suffering from [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]], making his hip-joints in particular prone to snapping off. Grim.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{BWDinobotMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Alternators/Binaltech}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AlternatorsGrimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock no can munch metal, but can burn rubber!]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2005)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Alternator ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;9&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Binaltech ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;BT-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Engine/gun, energo-sword&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Mark McCall]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: For the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; line, Grimlock&#039;s [[alternate mode]] was changed from a dinosaur into a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]], 1:24 scale silver {{w|Ford Mustang}} with opening doors, hood, and trunk, a detailed interior, [[rubber tires]] and a working steering mechanism. His engine transforms into a double-barreled gun, and he also carries an orange &amp;quot;energo-sword&amp;quot; which can attach to the underside of his vehicle mode. The toy is one of the most-complained-about &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; toys, due to its notoriously finicky transformation (with many small steps that must be performed in exactly the right order) and to several pieces which have a tendency to pop off with relatively small amounts of force. And it&#039;s a Grimlock who doesn&#039;t transform into a &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The main difference between Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; version of the toy and the Japanese &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; version is that the latter has its vehicle shell partially made out of painted [[die-cast]] metal parts, whereas the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; version is made entirely out of plastic (not counting the rubber tires). In addition, the &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; version&#039;s engine/gun and the wheel&#039;s rims are [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]], whereas they&#039;re simply painted silver for the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; version.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This sculpt was retooled into &#039;&#039;Alternators/Binaltech&#039;&#039; [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Wheeljack]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#10|Archive of &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; Grimlock&#039;s bio and tech specs]]&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/AltGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Class06-toy Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock want to try new appearance, how me look in thigh high boots and stiletto heels?]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe, 2006)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Missile launcher, missile, tail/lash&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist), [[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Deluxes, Grimlock once again transforms into a &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex&#039;&#039;, but he has been heavily re-imagined in both modes, with his dino form designed to run rather than tail-drag (theories on the &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; having changed from &amp;quot;caveman adversary&amp;quot; to &amp;quot;Carl Lewis in lizard skin&amp;quot; since the Generation 1 incarnation).&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold features a few design elements likely influenced by Grimlock&#039;s Pretender toy; his bayonet blaster is an homage to his gun/blade combo weapon from said toy, and his heavily-jointed tail detaches to become a handheld weapon as it does for the inner robot of his Pretender toy. Another similarity is the &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s upper-body forming the [[robot mode]] legs (though the &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; head forms his feet this time around).&lt;br /&gt;
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: Grimlock&#039;s bayonet blaster (dubbed the &amp;quot;[[Guardian Blaster]]&amp;quot; in his [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors&#039; Club issue 13|TFCC profile]]) can be deployed in either mode and fires a clear red projectile. Both weapons can be stored on his back when not used. As with most &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; toys, Grimlock features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]], placed on the left side of the tyrannosaurus torso/his left leg.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A common issue with the figure is the size of the peg that locks his arms in place being too small in relation to the peg-hole, making it difficult to keep transformed. The black shoulder flaps above this assembly are meant to tab into these and lock the whole thing together, but the flaps don&#039;t align properly and the tabs themselves are too short to even reach the slots. In addition, the bayonet blaster has a hair-trigger and his fist holes are a few fractions of a millimeter too small to accommodate standard [[5 mm post]] accessories that most modern &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toys use.&lt;br /&gt;
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: An unpainted &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock was used at the [[BotCon 2007]] customization classes to create &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; [[Overkill (G1)#Timelines|Overkill]]. The mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Grimlock (SG)#Toys|&#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; Grimlock]] and [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2008)]] [[Overkill (G1)#Universe .282008.29|Overkill]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{ClassicsGrimlockMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Jetfire and Grimlock Twin Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2007)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Missile launcher, missile, removable tail&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock was also available in Asian markets in a two-pack with [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Grimlock2pack|&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Jetfire]]. Both toys are identical to their normal individual releases.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|6inTitanium}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TitaniumWarWithin Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock turn into tank? Me mash brains with style!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (6&amp;quot; Cybertron Heroes, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Gun, Energo-sword&lt;br /&gt;
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:Based upon his appearance from &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]&#039;&#039;, this version of Grimlock transforms into a Cybertronic heavy tank. This transforming partly die-cast and plastic Grimlock was initially unreleased due to the cancellation of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; series of &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; toys at retail (the line would continue on for &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039; at the three-inch scale). The toy was eventually released in the fall of 2008 as a Toys-R-Us exclusive, alongside the also-almost-unreleased War Within [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Prowl]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:He includes a cannon and his trademark sword. In vehicle mode, the sword can peg onto the side of his rear treads, while the cannon can peg into the back of the cabin. The cannon has a joint on its connector so it can swivel around.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TitGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; Cybertron Heroes Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TakaraTomy-Henkei!Henkei!-C-03-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Witness me Grimlock, shiny and chrome!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe, 2008-[[March 13|03-13]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Missile launcher, missile, removable tail&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is an extensive redeco of &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock, with generally more intricate paint detailing to make him more closely resemble the &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; toy. As with all &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; toys, he lacks the heat sensitive rubsign seen on the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; release, and instead features vacuum-metalized &amp;quot;chromed&amp;quot; plastic (in a similar [[gimmick]] to the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; [[Transmetal]]s toys). The vac-metal is used on his [[beast mode]] feet, as well as the &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus&#039;&#039; torso, which was, oddly enough, in Hasbro&#039;s original deco plan for &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock.&lt;br /&gt;
{{ClassicsGrimlockMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|MP8}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Grimlock Masterpiece.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock be smaller than Prime, but me Grimlock more expensive!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 26]], [[2009]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-8&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Energo sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; lasers rifle, waiter apron, waiter bow tie, waiter tray, 7 unique waiter glasses, intelligence transfer helmet, crown (reissue exclusive), flame (reissue exclusive)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in March of 2009, &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is based upon his original toy and cartoon model, transforming into an outdated view of the &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus&#039;&#039; rather than the more accurate depiction seen on &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock. Of all the Masterpiece figures, Grimlock features both the least complex transformation, as well as the least deviation from his original toy&#039;s essential [[transformation|transformation scheme]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Grimlock features the usage of [[die-cast]] metal for his dinosaur mode&#039;s toes and an LED mounted within his right fist which illuminates both his gun&#039;s barrels and his sword. As a result of said mechanism, the only articulated part of his right hand is the thumb. Similarly his left hand is modeled much like [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Masterpiece Starscream]]&#039;s hands with the thumb and index finger fully articulated with the remaining fingers joined together. Possibly as a show of good faith regarding the sacrificed articulation, [[TakaraTomy]] designed his alternate mode&#039;s arms to be highly poseable, featuring full articulation of the claws with the arms themselves attached to the body with ball joints. &lt;br /&gt;
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: He features many gimmicks, including the ability to change his eye color in either mode from red to blue with the flip of a switch found at the back of his head in robot mode, and by opening the top of his head in dino mode and switching the eyes around. This allows the owner the choice of representing the use of blue in the cartoon (and his IDW alternate mode) or the use of red in most other media, including his original toy. His tail is connected to his head, and by wiggling and moving it, the head rotates at the base of the neck. Pushing down on his torso in dinosaur mode makes his legs move up higher into his body, and as a result his head will look up. His alt mode&#039;s head features jaws that snap shut at the press of a button hidden on his cheek; in addition, it also has a tiny sculpted flame thrower in its mouth, but [[for safety reasons|for your safety]], it does not actually breathe fire (boo). Besides his weapons, he also comes with a cloth apron and bow tie to go with a drinks serving tray he carried in &amp;quot;[[Madman&#039;s Paradise]]&amp;quot;, as well as the device he used to transfer his super-intelligence into [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] in &amp;quot;[[Grimlock&#039;s New Brain]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:When he was reissued, he came with a crown redecoed from the King Grimlock release and a new flame attachment to go over his sword.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Masterpiecetoy-GrimlockKing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Best accessory ever! Me Grimlock know you know it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;King Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (December, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-8X&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Energo sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; lasers rifle, crown&lt;br /&gt;
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:King Grimlock is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Grimlock with a color scheme based on his appearance in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Generation 1 Marvel comic]]. All of his previously flat gray surfaces are coated in silver paint, his gold chrome is more vibrant, and his previously black plastic is now a dark blue in reference to the limited color palette of the Marvel Comics issues, and the colorless chrome used for his tail and arms is now a light blue chrome. He also features some different paint applications: on his dinosaur chest, inside the clear panel on his robot mode chest, and on his robot mode knees. In addition, his toes are now metallic yellow instead of metallic gray. He also lacks the faceplate paint of the original Masterpiece Grimlock. His sword is also tinted orange rather than neutral clear, and the clear panel on his chest is clear dark green plastic instead of neutral clear. Curiously what were the red eyes in dinosaur mode on the original &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Grimlock are now the blue eyes on King Grimlock, and the blue eyes are now the red. The product also features the crown worn by Grimlock in the comics&amp;lt;!--during &#039;issue needed&#039; from &#039;issue needed&#039;--&amp;gt; instead of the accessories from the cartoon, such as the waiter apron or the glasses. The [[package art]] is drawn in an homage to the early style of &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; published by Marvel Comics, as well as a bilingual &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]&#039;&#039; style [[bio]] on the back of the package.&lt;br /&gt;
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:King Grimlock was only available via [[TakaraTomy Mall|Toy Hobby Market]], the official shopping site of TakaraTomy. Pre-orders were open through [[July 31]]st through [[September 11]]th 2009, with the toy shipping out in December.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Energo sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; lasers rifle, crown&lt;br /&gt;
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:Another release of the Masterpiece Grimlock figure, in conjunction with [[Cybertron Con]] alongside a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (franchise)|Henkei! Henkei!]]&#039;&#039; [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#CC2013|Jetfire]]. Like Hasbro&#039;s previous 2010 release, includes all the accessories from the MP-08X &amp;quot;King&amp;quot; version with the figure in traditional Grimlock colors. Packaged in minimalist black and white Chinese-themed box.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Masterpiece-grimlock-hasbro-2014.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock&#039;s legs backwards! Me need [[Ratchet (G1)|doctor]] to fix Grimlock&#039;s legs!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Masterpiece Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Dinobot Crown of Leadership, sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:(Yet) another Hasbro re-release of the figure, four years after the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; version (see below), &#039;&#039;again&#039;&#039; available as a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] exclusive.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was also available as a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive in many international Hasbro markets such as Canada, Australia, and Europe. Unusually for a Hasbro-branded release, if purchased through Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, or mainland China, or Toys Retailing in Thailand, this figure included a Hasbro Asia &amp;quot;Masterpiece King Grimlock&amp;quot; [[collector coin]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Oddly, the Hasbro stock photos display his dino-mode legs as being &#039;&#039;backwards&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Device Label&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Device Label Grimlock.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock turn into computer-thingy... something not right.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Device Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Device Label, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock transforms from a working USB laser mouse into a mechanoid raptor. He shares this mold with &#039;&#039;Device Label&#039;&#039; [[Trypticon (G1)#Device Label|Trypticon]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: According to early [[BigBadToyStore]] solicitations, the mice were originally supposed to depict Generation 1 [[Overkill (G1)#Device Label|Overkill]] and &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Device Label|Dinobot]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2010)===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|MPHasbro}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MPGrimlock Hasbro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beryllium baloney not included. Grimlock: 1. Slag: 0.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Masterpiece Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2010) &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Dinobot Crown of Leadership]], sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;]] Grimlock is a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]]-[[exclusive]] redeco and minor retool of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Grimlock with King Grimlock&#039;s accessories (also redecoed). His gray is darker, he features additional painted details on his thighs, biceps, and waist to mimic label stickers included on the original 1985 figure, the dark gray painted details on his robot mode toes are now gold, the dinosaur mode&#039;s toenails are now coated in a thick gold paint rather than the polished golden look of the TakaraTomy version, and the red paint used on the metal area on his crotch is a lighter shade, matching the adjacent red plastic less.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock&#039;s teeth and claws have been slightly rounded for this release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The stock photography to the right is mistransformed, depicting Grimlock&#039;s beast mode claws as pointing straight down (as they are in robot mode) instead of laying flat to the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/MasterpieceGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on 2010 Masterpiece Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generations fall of cybertron voyager grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Talk about monkey paw wishes—the most [[geewun]] version of this mold is on the &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; Grimlock page.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1 / #003&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword, shield&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|&#039;&#039;Fall of Cybertron&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] was repurposed as Generation 1 Grimlock by &#039;&#039;Transformers Legends&#039;&#039;.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class toys, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock transforms into a robotic &#039;&#039;[[Popular beast alternate modes|Tyrannosaurus rex]]&#039;&#039;. He comes with a sword with a [[5 mm post|5mm handle]] and a peg on either side of the hilt, as well as a shield which can mount via its single peg. Grimlock features 5mm ports for his hands, as well as on his forearms/lower dino legs and shoulders/dino hips. Interestingly, the hollow sides of his dinosaur arms feature [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]-compatible [[C joint|3mm ports]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:His main [[gimmick]]s, however, are that he has a light in his dinosaur mouth, and a chomping dinosaur jaw. When a lever behind his dino head is pulled, his mouth opens, and the light turns on, strongly illuminating his head. This gimmick can also be used in robot mode, as his dino head ends up inside his hollow chest, although it&#039;s not as effective. The [[insignia]] on his chest is the Lightning Strike Coalition variant of the Autobrand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was [[redeco]]ed for all the other versions of &#039;&#039;Fall of Cybertron&#039;&#039; Grimlock, but was also used for &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager Class toys|Grimlock]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FOCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{GenerationsFOCGrimlockMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|TRUEvolution}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AOEtoy-1984Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock feel like me once had [[Mega-Dinobot|bigger purpose in life]]...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;24 OF 30&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Sword&lt;br /&gt;
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: Available only at [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] stores in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, this &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039;-branded two-pack features &amp;quot;1984 Grimlock&amp;quot; in the form of a Generation 1-inspired redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|Grimlock]]. The toy is slightly retooled to give it [[5 mm post|5mm ports]] in its hands, allowing it to hold the included redeco of [[Razorclaw (G1)|Generation 1 Razorclaw]]&#039;s sword (not pictured in stock photography). Undocumented in the instructions, he can be combined with &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; [[Swoop (Energon)#Toys|Swoop]] to form an inter-continuity version of [[Mega-Dinobot]]. As an Evolution 2-Pack, Grimlock was packaged alongside an &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[Grimlock (AOE)#TRUEvolution|Grimlock]] toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, shrunken character renders for both Grimlocks, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release. The sword is also packaged on the center of the bubble, instead of hiding underneath it. This figure was also the first release of the [[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|&#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; Grimlock]] mold in Japan.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2014)===&lt;br /&gt;
{{Anchor|SDCCDinobots}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF2014toy-SDCCGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock make the Bayformer style look &#039;&#039;good&#039;&#039;!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobots Generation One 4-pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Mace head, mace shaft&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available only as part of the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] &amp;quot;Dinobots Generation One 4-pack&amp;quot; that was first made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] [[2014]], Grimlock is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; Voyager Grimlock figure, and features heavy use of vacuum metalization, transparent plastic and paint applications to recreate the look of the Generation 1 Grimlock toy. He retains the mace accessory, and its head, or the entire weapon, can be attached to Grimlock&#039;s dinosaur mode tail. Grimlock was packaged with [[Swoop (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Strafe]], [[Snarl (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Snarl]], and [[Slag (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Slug]], and their box unfolds into a diorama of the crashed [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in [[Mount St. Hilary]]. A similarly-themed toy of [[Slog (AOE)#Amazon|Sludge]] was released via Amazon in &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF2014toy-LegionGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock get &#039;&#039;bad&#039;&#039; [[Beast (G1)|feelings]] about combining...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legion, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the Generation 1-inspired 2014 Legion Class assortment, Grimlock is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;[[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]&#039;&#039; [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], and transforms into a vaguely shark-like dragon, although his package art, recolored from the [[:File:MTMTE8 cvrRI.jpg|RI cover]] of [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who&#039;s Afraid of the DJD?|&#039;&#039;More than Meets the Eye&#039;&#039; #8]], and the Hasbro website product description would have you believe that it&#039;s a mechanical &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039;. Being the sixth use of the sculpt, it&#039;s starting to show instances of [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]], as several sections (such as the tabs that hold the robot mode torso together, or the parts of the beast mode neck formed by the robot mode feet) don&#039;t fit properly anymore.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In the United States, Grimlock has thus far been found at Big Lots and Family Dollar stores. In Australia and Europe, he is available at general retail again, just like the previous [[wave]] of Legion Class figures. In 2015, he was re-released in redesigned packaging now resembling the currently released &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;-era &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039;&#039; packaging template, but replacing the name &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; with &amp;quot;Authentic Transformers&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The [[stock photography|stock photo]] on the back of the packaging depicts him with &#039;&#039;Beast Hunters&#039;&#039; Cyberverse Commander Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#BHCyberverse|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s sword, which is also listed as an accessory in the Hasbro website product listing for this toy. The actual toy doesn&#039;t include a weapon. Furthermore, the [[instructions]] printed on the back of the packaging of the 2014 release are completely inaccurate, as they are for an [[Grimlock (AOE)#WalmartENmold|entirely different &amp;quot;Grimlock&amp;quot; toy]]! (This was fixed for the 2015 release.) Even if the instructions &#039;&#039;had&#039;&#039; been accurate, they probably wouldn&#039;t have mentioned that Grimlock can also form a leg of [[Abominus (Prime)#Beast Hunters|Abominus]] (or a combiner of his redecoes).&lt;br /&gt;
{{PrimeRippersnapperMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|GrimlockUnleashed}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy Grimlock Unleashed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|The Lego Dino Attack line got &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;weird&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039; after a while...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Unleashed&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;A8600&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;333&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Kreons&#039;&#039;: [[Bumblebee (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Grimlock Unleashed|Galvatron]], Grimlock, [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Grimlock Unleashed|Lockdown]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Optimus Prime]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword, crown&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the fourth year of the &#039;&#039;[[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; building-brick line, the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039;-themed &amp;quot;Grimlock Unleashed&amp;quot; set actually features a &amp;quot;Generation 1&amp;quot;-design large dino-mode Grimlock build. This massive beast uses multiple ball-and-socket joints to give it quite a range of posability, but unfortunately the build is a bit too heavy to keep any poses that aren&#039;t upright tail-dragging ones, plus his head is prone to drooping due to the weight of his skull in any position. The uneven and not-super-secure builds of his dino feet do not help.&lt;br /&gt;
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: You could probably rebuild it into a robot mode, but there is no large pre-made Grimlock head to top it off, so you&#039;ll have to get creative or add more bricks to the set.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The accompanying Gromlock [[Kreon]] is also based on the original [[The Transformers (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;]] [[#The Transformers|Grimlock toy]], and even comes with an extra &amp;quot;crown&amp;quot; piece to place on his little rounded noggin, in tribute to his stint as Autobot leader in the Marvel comics. All of the other Kreons in the set, however, are based on their &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; namesakes.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This set popped up at [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] a few short weeks after the initial product without any advance warning... and retailed for a mere $25, despite the size of the set.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGUGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Unleashed Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-toy Grimlock C85.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Don&#039;t you, forget about me, Grimlock.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Kreon Class of 1985&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon figure set, [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B5152&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Voted&#039;&#039;: Me Best Looking&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword, double-barreled blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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: [[Kreon Class of &#039;85]] Grimlock&#039;s deco is very much toy-based, but is &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; the same deco as the &amp;quot;Grimlock Unleashed&amp;quot; deco seen above. Which one is more &amp;quot;accurate&amp;quot; is kind of a toss-up, really. Weirdly, he &#039;&#039;doesn&#039;t&#039;&#039; use the Kreon sword that was based on the actual original Grimlock sword design, but does gain a toy-like twin-barreled blaster accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Like the rest of the set, he uses the almost-totally-[[retool]]ed 2015 style of Kreon body, making most of his parts incompatible with older Kreon parts.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This box set of thirty Kreons was a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015 [[exclusive]], with leftovers being sold on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the show.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changers-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Time to play some foosball again.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Changers, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0718&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;82&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Energon-Sword&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://youtu.be/PdsHMGVDZFg?si=7IIIhq2AU8jwMnSx Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on the Triple Takeover podcast, from their YouTube channel&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the &amp;quot;Battle Changers&amp;quot; series, released i n the line&#039;s fifth year, Battle Changers Grimlock transforms from a really badly-proportioned &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; into a robot and back without removing any parts! His appearance is reminiscent of his Generation 1 counterpart, while the deco is based on his &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; counterpart&#039;s toys. Like all of the Battle Changers, Grimlock uses a new hip piece using larger balljoints than the normal Kreons. He also comes with a weapon that, once stickers are applied, resembles the sword used by &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]], and can be wielded by his C-joint hands.&lt;br /&gt;
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: All of the 2015 &#039;&#039;Transformers [[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; product was skipped by retailers in the US (at first), seeing release in Canada, Australia and various Asian markets. In late 2015, much of the line was finally released at discount in the US through TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores, including this set.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HM-toy Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock no need robot mode! Me Grimlock king!]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Electronic Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Electronic Action, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;18&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Twin-cannon, left &amp;amp; right missile launchers, 2 missiles, left &amp;amp; right gun-pods, large rifle, flame-blast&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the first (and only) wave of Electronic Action &#039;&#039;[[Hero Mashers]]&#039;&#039; toys, Grimlock is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints... and considerably larger than any other figure in the line at that. His design is based on his &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; counterpart, but also takes some cues and the coloration from the Generation 1 version of the character. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He is designed with a removable head, forelimbs, thighs, lower legs, and tail, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]&#039;&#039;, meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.&lt;br /&gt;
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: His large size is augmented by a large number of accessories and gimmicks. The signature electronic aspect is a light-up mouth, used to illuminate his &amp;quot;flame blast&amp;quot; accessory, or any other transparent accessory you care to stuff into his gaping maw. He also comes with two spring-loaded missile launchers.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|DinobotsSet}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Platinum-Edition-G1-Dinobots-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me talk pretty one day!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobots&#039;&#039;&#039; (Platinum Edition 5-pack, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Two-piece spiked maul &lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the &#039;&#039;Generations [[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; Dinobots 5-pack, Grimlock is a redeco and retool of [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager Class toys|&#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; Voyager Class Grimlock]], sporting a Generation-1 inspired deco and a head. This release also suffers from a small degree of mold deterioration: the &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; heels that connect with his forearms and the shoulders/&#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; upper jaw halves seemed to connect loosely.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock was bundled with Slug, Slog, Snarl, and Strafe.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This set was initially released as a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] exclusive in Canada in October 2015, followed by Singapore a month later (although it&#039;s currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular store there or not). Much later, it became available via the Australian Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us website (but never found in stores). In the United States, it was initally only available online via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[BigBadToyStore]] before being found at discount chain Ross a year after its intial release in Canada.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Cyber Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock having identity crisis!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cyber Battalion, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]&#039;&#039; Cyber Battalion class figures, this Voyager-sized mold of Grimlock transforms from robot to dinosaur and back. The figure has a far greater range of articulation than many other Cyber Series figure to date. A small switch on the back of his beast-mode head moves his jaw up and down.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of Grimlock is a unique amalgamation of three versions of the character; the robot mode head, torso, and transformation scheme take cues from [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Warrior Class|2015 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Grimlock]], the coloration is borrowed from [[Grimlock (AOE)#Toys|the toys of the live-action movie Grimlock]], lastly the styling and (scientifically outdated) stance of the dinosaur mode resembles the classic G1 Grimlock look.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like all of the &#039;&#039;Cyber Series&#039;&#039; figures, Grimlock initially did not get distribution in the United States, but has been reported showing up in Asian markets and was also solicited to South America. Toy importers did stock this series in a limited capacity and they sold out quickly in 2015 and effectively disappeared at that time. The line was later distributed in larger quantities by [[Walgreens]] stores in parts of the United States.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Q-transformers_grimlock.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock not cute!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QTF-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Q-Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock was to be a retool of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Q-Transformers|Bumblebee]] with a new head, transforming from a [[super deformed]] 2014 Camaro Concept to a cute little robot. This toy was intended to be released in March 2016 and was first listed alongside other Q-Transformers like Ratchet and Ironhide who did end up in stores, however Grimlock was ultimately cancelled.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Clobber}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TitansReturntoy-Clobber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now me Grimlock can take any form me want! Tank, dragon, car, me Grimlock do it all!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Clobber&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Master, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Dragon/bird/gun accessory&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; [[Titan Master]]s, Clobber is a retool of [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Titans Return|Crashbash]] and transforms from a robot into a head compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger figure in the line. Clobber features a new head piece based on Generation 1 Grimlock&#039;s animation model. [[Hasbro]] stated at [[BotCon 2016]] that Clobber &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; Grimlock himself, leaving the reasons for his name unclear, but some kind of attempt to avoid confusion with the contemporaneous &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|character]] seems a likely explanation. Clobber features peg holes in his feet to allow him to stand on a variety of &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; figures, and is packaged with a beast accessory with three modes: a dragon for Clobber to ride, a &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; formed by combining with Clobber, or a 5mm-compatible gun for larger figures. His new face piece was molded in black plastic, rather than gunmetal. Clobber gives his larger partners super strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As with Crashbash, Clobber&#039;s instructions feature the same error for steps 6(5)-8(7).&lt;br /&gt;
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:The beast accessory released with Clobber also has more than a passing resemblance to [[Snarl (G1)#AM|Snarl]]&#039;s [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Action Master partner]] [[Tyrannitron]], though, whether this was an intentional nod or just pure coincidence, is yet to be seen.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy also doubles as the independent &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]&#039;&#039; character [[Clobber (BWU)|Clobber]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/TRClobber/clobber.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Clobber at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{TRCrashbashMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|HeadmasterSet}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|WHERE IS CLOB...no, WHERE ME GRIMLOCK&#039;S BODY GO?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Headmaster Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2017]]-[[February 19|02-19]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;LG-EX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, this Grimlock is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; [[#Clobber|Clobber]] head, featuring plastic color changes and extensive paint apps to resemble his appearance in the cartoon. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock is released along with &amp;quot;[[Stylor#Legends|Chromedome]]&amp;quot;, [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], &amp;quot;[[Duros#Legends|Hardhead]]&amp;quot;, [[Flywheels#Legends|Flywheel]], and &amp;quot;[[Arcana#Legends|Brainstorm]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
{{TRCrashbashMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PotP Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Bandicoots! Me Grimlock can squash Bandicoots.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;PP-15&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[2018]]-[[June 30|06-30]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 Prime Armor/combiner feet, [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Dinobot Enigma]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)|[[Robby Musso]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Dinobot Grimlock&amp;quot; transforms into a very Generation 1-inspired, wide-hipped robotic &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex&#039;&#039;. He can combine with his fellow Dinobots to form [[Volcanicus (POTP)#Toys|Volcanicus]] and can attach any &#039;&#039;[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039;-style Deluxe Class figure. Like the other Dinobots in this subline, he features translucent plastic with gold paint on the inside to give him a &#039;layered&#039; look reminiscent of [[#Generation 1|his original toy]]. He also includes two pieces of Prime Armor that each can hold a [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]] (and by extension, an [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]] or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]]) and attach to his forearms as battle claws. These also double as feet for Volcanicus. Like all the other Voyager Class figures, Grimlock includes an Enigma of Combination (dubbed the &#039;&#039;Dinobot Enigma&#039;&#039;), based on a Prime Master, which can attach to him via the previously mentioned Prime Armor. In beast mode, he can carry an Enigma, Matrix core, or Prime Master &#039;&#039;in his mouth&#039;&#039;, where Volcanicus&#039;s chest would be. If you&#039;re particularly creative, you could place a Matrix in his mouth.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Though designated for a first quarter 2018 release, Grimlock&#039;s wave reached U.S. store shelves in December 2017.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In China, Grimlock was also released along with the other four Deluxe Dinobots as a gift-set, exclusive to Hasbro China&#039;s TianMao site.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=559183834163&amp;amp;skuId=3853426938808&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Authentics_7inch_Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|{{w|Jurassic World|&amp;quot;She is learning where she fits on the food chain, and I&#039;m not sure you want her to figure that out.&amp;quot;}}]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alpha, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Dinosaur head, &amp;quot;wing&amp;quot; assembly&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Authentics|Authentics]]&#039;&#039; Alpha Class figures, &amp;quot;Dinobot Grimlock&amp;quot; is a simplified Voyager-sized toy based on his [[evergreen]] design. He transforms into a robotic &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; in just seven steps. His &amp;quot;wings&amp;quot; and dinosaur head come detached in the packaging. Despite the figure&#039;s simple engineering, it features over 9 points of articulation. The fists have 5mm holes, though the toy itself comes with no weapons.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Authentics-5-Inch-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock&#039;s arms are flatter than a pancake!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bravo, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in wave 2 of &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039; Bravo class figures, this version of Grimlock is basically a downscaled version of the 7-inch figure to the size of a Commander/Legends/Scout Class toy, and his &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; arms are permanently molded on his &amp;quot;wings&amp;quot;/dinosaur body. Grimlock&#039;s dinosaur head comes detached in the packaging. While the neck is painted gold unlike the 7-inch figure, the paint operations on Grimlock&#039;s robot torso, the robot legs, and the &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; toes are omitted.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This Grimlock was first found at Australian shops. He was also available at some Malaysian Family Mart shops.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Bravo-2024-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bravo, 2024)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Blade/tail&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the seventh wave of &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Bravo&amp;quot; figures, Grimlock transforms from robot to &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus Rex&#039;&#039; in six steps. Unlike the previous Bravo figure, Grimlock has greatly reduced articulation and lacks individual legs as well as true hands, which merely sculpted details inside his beast mode feet. The tip of his tail can be attached only to his right &amp;quot;hand&amp;quot; as a bladed weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was first listed by the [https://hasbrostore.cl/product/transformers/9540-figura-de-accion-transformers-authentics-bravo-grimlock-5010996196149.html Chilean Hasbro store] website without prior announcements.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Why me Grimlock&#039;s back hurt?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Changer, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the second wave of &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039; Titan Changers, This Grimlock transforms from a thin robot into an oddly proportioned robotic &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039;. The alt mode photo is mistransformed: His legs/T-rex back is supposed to collapse down properly.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations Selects&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock don&#039;t have pesky stickers anymore! Now spend $207 on me Grimlock!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Volcanicus&#039;&#039;&#039; (Gift set, [[February 27]], 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;TT-GS11&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** &#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 guns, 2 swords, 2 &amp;quot;[[Magma Blade (GS)|Magma Blade]]s&amp;quot;, 2 arm-mounted &amp;quot;Volca-Vulcan&amp;quot; cannons, twin &#039;stunner&#039; laser rifle, 2 foot-plates, left &amp;amp; right fists&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a redeco of his earlier &#039;&#039;[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]&#039;&#039; toy, but now with a cartoon-inspired deco, which includes his blue visor. He STILL doesn&#039;t have his &amp;quot;Energo Sword&amp;quot;, but he can more than compensate by using the newly-molded guns or even one of the two &amp;quot;Magma Blades&amp;quot; (based on the sword Volcanicus wields in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]&#039;&#039;, itself based on the one used by &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Generations|Grimlock]]) that the set comes with. [[TakaraTomy Mall]] gives this figure the [[Function|title]] &amp;quot;Dinobot Commander Grimlock&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810172079/ &amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;[Domestic: Limited to TAKARATOMY MALL]&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt; Transformer GENERATION SELECTS Volcanicas]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Magma Swords and Volca-Vulcan cannons can be plugged onto his dinosaur mode&#039;s back to create his &amp;quot;Wing Dragon Mode&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SS-toy Grimlock 86.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock Hollywood star! (Also, where me Grimlock&#039;s sword go?)]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Studio-Series-86-Grimlock-early-stock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|&#039;&#039;&#039;Left:&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Stock renders of the toy.&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Right:&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Hasbro stock photography depicting a [[prototype]] of the toy.&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039; Grimlock &amp;amp; Autobot Wheelie&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, [[2021]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Movie&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;The Transformers: The Movie&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;86-06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;SS-64&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[May 29]], 2021&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Autobot Wheelie]], slingshot, Galaxial rocket launcher, &amp;quot;Mockery of Justice&amp;quot; backdrop&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&amp;amp;t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]],   [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released to commemorate the 35th anniversary of &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Studio Series]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is inspired by the [[#Masterpiece|&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; figure]], which hybridized the look of his appearance in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] and his [[#The Transformers|original 1985 toy]], while sporting multiple aesthetic details unique to the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toy. His blaster &amp;quot;stores&amp;quot; kind of awkwardly on his dino-mode back thanks to a pair of small tabs on the weapon. Sadly, he is missing all of his front dino teeth.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Grimlock has a number of design elements shared with the concurrently-running &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; (which have continued to feature in the followup line &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy]]&#039;&#039;). The figure was designed with the Trilogy&#039;s concerns for cartoon-based scale in mind, making him the tallest Leader Class figure in the format at the time. On top of that, he has numerous [[5 mm post]]-holes all over his body, making him compatible with [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] toys, and he also has [[Fire Blast effect]] posts on the ends of his blaster&#039;s barrels and on the inside of his dino-mouth so he can properly spew plastic flame.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He also comes with a semi-posable, non-transformable figure of [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Wheelie]], designed to ride the Dinobot in both modes. In dino mode, small posts at the base of Grimlock&#039;s neck slot into grooves in Wheelie&#039;s ankles, securing the little Autobot in place. In robot mode, holes in Grimlock&#039;s shoulders match up with a peg on the back of Wheelie&#039;s left thigh, letting him sit there securely.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Grimlock&#039;s colors were subject to multiple changes during development (see right). Physical samples were not shown on the [[October 16]]th [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First Friday]] due to in-progress color changes by [[TakaraTomy]]. The original renders shown at the time had yellow parts, a clear chest panel, and an opaque dino neck, evoking the Generation 1 cartoon model. [[Hasbro]] stock photography somewhat reflected this, but the dino neck was made translucent-yellow instead to reveal inner details, much like the [[#The Transformers|Generation 1 toy]]. In the end, the final toy (used in TakaraTomy stock photography) featured gold paint instead of yellow, a translucent-black chest panel instead of clear (both of which closer evoke the original toy), and an opaque gold dino neck. The neck halves are still molded in the same translucent-black plastic used on his chest panel, meaning one could remove the gold paint from the parts to restore the more toy-accurate look.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Like the other &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; toys, the interior of the package forms a diorama display for the figure. In this case, it is the Dinobots&#039; famous (ahem) &#039;&#039;self-invited&#039;&#039; entrance at [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]&#039;s execution.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A sword intended for use with this mold, based on the original toy&#039;s, was eventually included with &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; [[Swoop (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Swoop]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: According to TakaraTomy designer [[Shogo Hasui]], the alternate head created with this mold was that of fellow Dinobot [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]; as the only &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; Dinobots initially assured for release were Grimlock and [[Slag (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Slag]], the alternate head gave them an option for a &amp;quot;better than nothing&amp;quot; retool.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/synergenex-series.1267120/page-33#post-22639704 Shogo Hasui interview], p89 of [[Transformers Generations 2023]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; When Sludge turned out to get [[Sludge (G1)#Studio Series|his own dedicated toy]], the alt head for Grimlock found a different use, explained below.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Grimlock was redecoed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Grimlock]], Toxitron Collection G2 Universe Grimlock (below), &#039;&#039;Generations Comic Edition&#039;&#039; Grimlock (also below), and retooled with the alternate head into &#039;&#039;[[Synergenex]]&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Synergenex|Megatron Type Godzilla]]. It was &#039;&#039;almost&#039;&#039; going to be retooled as a &#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039; release of [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] until the success of his [[Star Saber (G1)#Legacy|nemesis&#039;]] [[HasLab]] campaign prompted the Decepticon Emperor of Destruction to be moved to be another [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Legacy|Haslab funded project]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Kingdom&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Voyager Maximal Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock HATE gold plastic and dalmatian spots!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Mirage &amp;amp; Maximal Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, [[2021]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-K40&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;KD EX-13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[January 29]], [[2022]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Cyber-slash tail weapon#Generations|Cyber slash tail weapon]], sword&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Maximal Grimlock&amp;quot; is a retool of [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Generations|Dinobot]] from the same line, transforming from a robot mode based on Dinobot&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; cartoon appearance into a &#039;&#039;[[Jurassic Park]]&#039;&#039;-accurate &#039;&#039;Velociraptor&#039;&#039; in 28 steps. Grimlock features a new head based directly on Grimlock&#039;s (and therefore, Dinobot&#039;s) original &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; figure. Grimlock&#039;s hands have a [[5 mm post|5 mm port]] that can hold both his weapons and can close to hold objects. He also has 5 mm ports under his heels and one under his back-[[kibble]]. His tail can detach and split into two components: his Cyber Slash tail weapon, and his sword. If one chooses to, the 5 mm port on the hand or the hand&#039;s swivel joint can allow the Cyber Slash weapon to spin in his hand. The sword&#039;s tip is molded with the same texture as Grimlock&#039;s skin, presumably to better blend in as the tail tip in beast mode. Due to the Cyber Slash weapon connection, the sword cannot be held by other Transformers toys with traditional 5 mm port hands. The Cyber Slash weapon can store in robot mode by attaching to the same port as beast mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Oddly for a modern &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; figure, Grimlock&#039;s &#039;&#039;Velociraptor&#039;&#039; mode features a deco that strays from the original &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; toy and &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Dinobots|Dinobots]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (Dinobots)#Toys|Grimlock]]&#039;s decoes and includes some particularly odd choices like leaving the fake &amp;quot;eyes&amp;quot; on the chest unpainted, but painting exactly &#039;&#039;half&#039;&#039; the knee section white, despite that portion being mostly concealed in beast mode. &lt;br /&gt;
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:And in what can be considered a surprise, Grimlock is mentioned in Hasbro&#039;s official description for the figure to be inspired by the character&#039;s appearance in &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]&#039;&#039;!&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-battle-across-time-collection-deluxe-wfc-k40-autobot-mirage-maximal-grimlock &amp;quot;Beast Wars: Uprising-inspired Maximal Grimlock toy converts from robot to raptor mode in 28 steps&amp;quot;]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Even though his [[Beast mode#Beast Wars: Uprising|Beast Upgrade]] appearance was never shown.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The nylon plastic used for Grimlock&#039;s shoulder joints, thigh joints, and forearms has been reported to yellow quickly over time.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Revealed on [https://www.instagram.com/p/COvYKODJgGf/ #TransformersTuesday], Grimlock was released with [[Mirage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Autobot Mirage]] as a part of the &amp;quot;Battle Across Time Collection&amp;quot;. Though similar to the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Final Strike Figure Series&amp;quot;, being exclusive multi-packs with package art that combines into a larger piece, the &amp;quot;Battle Across Time Collection&amp;quot; label is printed on the box. The two-pack is exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the US, and in the UK on Hasbro Pulse and several online retailers. Initially set for a [[January 29]], [[2022]] release by TakaraTomy, the 2-pack was delayed to March 2022.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Behold Galvatron Grimlock.JPG|thumb|200px]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a non-transforming and immobile [[Slug figure|minifigure]], barely 10mm tall, scaled to interact with the immense [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; Unicron]] figure and its clear display base. This was one of a set of 14 minifigures in the &amp;quot;Unicron Companion Pack&amp;quot; that was included with the [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|&amp;quot;reformatting&amp;quot; version of Galvatron]]. The set was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Pulse]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Classic Heroes Team&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Classic Heroes Team Rescan Grimlock toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock feeling cute, might delete later!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (All Star Rescan, [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classic Heroes Team|Classic Heroes Team]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots&#039;&#039;-style Rescan figure, featuring a simple conversion from robot mode to &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock no want to be crummy leg, me want to be the head!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Core Class, [[2023]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;&#039;3 of 6: [[Volcanicus (POTP)#Legacy|Volcanicus]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TL-31&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[August 26]], 2023&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Tail gun&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] and [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.instagram.com/p/CjNwidkuAN4/ Design notes on the &#039;&#039;Legacy Evolution&#039;&#039; Dinobots] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on Instagram.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: Evolution]]&#039;&#039; Core Class toys, Grimlock is a miniature version of the famous Dinobot leader, converting into a blocky &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex&#039;&#039;. Part of his beast mode tail detaches to become a twin-barrelled gun in robot mode. Grimlock also forms the left leg for Volcanicus, the first combiner released within the Core Class scale. He&#039;s probably disappointed at not forming the torso... Similar to how [[Goryu (G1)|Goryu]] is the leader of the [[Dinoforce]], but only forms the left leg of [[Dinoking]]. Hmmm... Like Snarl, the underside of Grimlock&#039;s crotch features an H-shaped-ish port, most likely used for a foot panel like Monstructor/Dinoking does. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Due to being connected with the frame that holds the dino body/arms and head, the combiner knee joint may cause it to bend up due to how (slightly) tight the construction is. While Grimlock&#039;s combiner peg can be attached to either of the thighs, he is &#039;&#039;only&#039;&#039; designed to attach to the left side, given the joint&#039;s placement, and the cavity on Grimlock&#039;s left robot foot providing clearance on the gestalt&#039;s thigh panels (the left half of Sludge&#039;s robot legs/rear tail).&lt;br /&gt;
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: His stock photography is mistransformed, the legs can flip around to form a better-looking tail, reducing the amount of kibble hanging off his back section.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Grimlock and the other Core Class figures from his wave arrived at US retail &#039;&#039;less than a week&#039;&#039; after their initial reveal.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.instagram.com/p/CoLLERvuq_I/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D Designer commentary on &#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039; Grimlock from Evan Brooks]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Legacy-G2-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock a hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;G2 Universe Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2023)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Double-barreled blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBqMyy6HYxE San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Generations panel recording] at the &amp;quot;Memo&#039;s collection&amp;quot; YouTube channel&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy#Walmart|Toxitron Collection]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;G2 Universe Grimlock&amp;quot; is a redeco of [[#Studio Series|&#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; Grimlock]], now featuring an eye-searing &amp;quot;tropical&amp;quot; striped color scheme. In keeping with the theme of the other members of this [[Walmart]]-exclusive collection, its colors are based off a redeco that had been proposed for the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toyline]] but was ultimately never realized (see [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Notes|Notes]]).&lt;br /&gt;
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: This version of the mold leaves the translucent plastic on his dino mode neck unpainted, revealing some previously-unseen mechanical detailing, keeping the deco even more in-line with the original toy. It also lacks a [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Wheelie figure]], which is a pity because we &#039;&#039;really&#039;&#039; wanna know how that would have shaken out.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This figure was revealed inadvertently by Hasbro, when they published a picture of its box in an announcement that was supposed to be about [[Toxitron (Universe)#Legacy|Toxitron]]. He was later spotted at a Walmart in Florida,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/14/transformers-legacy-toxitron-collection-g2-grimlock-sighted-at-us-retail-489573&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; prior to any official announcement by Hasbro.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Robosen Collector&#039;s Edition===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RobosenFlagshipGrimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Auto-Converting Robot&#039;&#039;&#039; (2023)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; carrying case, galaxial rocket launcher, energon sword, crown, wall charger, USB-C to USB 2.0 cable, [[collector coin]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The third entry in [[Robosen]]&#039;s series of G1-style &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; robots, this Grimlock is a highly-interactive, programmable transforming robot. Made with 85 microchips, 37 servo motors, and a 6-axis IMU, and capable of speaking over 150 voicelines (all newly-recorded by [[Gregg Berger]]), Grimlock straddles the line between &amp;quot;toy&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;high-end showroom electronics&amp;quot; like the other Robosen robots... though it &#039;&#039;definitely&#039;&#039; leans more towards the latter, given that Robosen not only touts Grimlock as &amp;quot;The World&#039;s First Dual-form, Bipedal Walking Robot,&amp;quot; but his regular asking price is also an absurd &#039;&#039;&#039;$1700&#039;&#039;&#039;. Using either voice commands or a companion iOS/Android bluetooth app interface, users can control Grimlock&#039;s movements by either using pre-programmed commands or creating movement routines of their own. From an aesthetic perspective, on the other hand, this Grimlock is essentially a 15&amp;quot; tall upscale of his Masterpiece figure, down to various sculpted details that were seemingly recreated 1:1.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock is primarily powered by an internal lithium ion [[battery-powered motor|battery]], charged via a USB-C connection. Based on [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Robosen Collector&#039;s Edition|Optimus Prime]], the LEDs for Grimlock&#039;s Galaxial Rocket Launcher and &amp;quot;energon sword&amp;quot; are likely powered by a replaceable CR 1220 3V battery.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Like Optimus Prime before him, the voice command that triggers Grimlock&#039;s transformation is officially &amp;quot;[[convert]]&amp;quot;, but &amp;quot;transform&amp;quot; works just the same. All told, Grimlock has 42 built-in voice commands he can respond to, from simple movement commands like turning left or right to actions like leaning forward and roaring in dino mode. Carried over from Robosen&#039;s [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Robosen|Bumblebee]] is &amp;quot;mini-theater&amp;quot; mode, a selection of longer pre-programmed action sequences with matching sounds, with sequences featuring Grimlock either by himself or with other Robosen G1 robots available to pick from. Considering that Robosen continually rolled out new commands and firmware updates for Optimus Prime for months after his release with no clear end date, Grimlock will more than likely receive additional commands for some time after his release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:37 servo motors is definitely a &#039;&#039;lot&#039;&#039;, but that effort was more so put into ensuring Grimlock can transform and remain balanced while doing so – compared to contemporary 1st-party figures costing &#039;&#039;over a thousand dollars less&#039;&#039;, Grimlock&#039;s robot mode lacks basic neck and wrist rotation, and his legs are incapable of rotating such that his feet can point any direction other than straight forward. Dino mode likewise has a notable sacrifice: while his &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; neck can rotate a bit to the left or right and his head can look up and down, this comes at the cost of no arm articulation whatsoever.&lt;br /&gt;
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:When asked to turn right or left in robot mode, Grimlock is not able to perform that action in two or three normal steps with ankle and hip rotation like a human would. He lacks any leg joints that rotate around a vertical axis, so for him to rotate his body to the right, he must perform a startling stutter shuffle move. He pushes one foot out slightly forward, the other foot slightly backward, and maintains that orientation while rapidly sliding his legs together and apart more than once per second until the asymmetrical rapid sliding friction of his feet against the floor eventually scoots him into facing a different direction. This movement can wear out the paint on his inner soles pretty fast, even on smoother surfaces.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Sadly, Grimlock shares the same inability to stand in robot mode without power as Optimus Prime – when turned off, Grimlock will lean forward and rest his robot arms and legs on the ground. Dino mode fares better, as he &#039;&#039;will&#039;&#039; stay standing up when he&#039;s powered off... but as his joints have now gone limp, he&#039;s liable to tip or slouch at the slightest bit of disturbance, so if you do decide to put him on display in this mode, make sure he&#039;s somewhere &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; stable.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Grimlock&#039;s pre-programmed animation set assumes his rocket launcher is in his right hand and his sword in his left. There aren&#039;t any sensors to detect whether they and/or the crown are in place, so it&#039;s best to avoid, say, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;transforming&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; converting Grimlock while they&#039;re in place. On a lighter note, Grimlock is capable of wearing the crown in both modes, meaning it no matter whether he robot or dino – Grimlock always king!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The app-controlled motion programming interface is extremely complex. The position of each joint at each step in an animation can be dictated either with numerical parameters, or by sensing the positions of the joints on the toy during programming. Many poses can be strung together to form long action sequences. The app uses long gamified sequences of tutorials to teach programming techniques and unlock more sound clips for use in more animations. Despite that available complexity though, there are some actions used by official animations that cannot be performed in customized sequences (if Optimus Prime is anything to go by, at least), such as a head nod or a full mode conversion.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Given this piece&#039;s fragility, complexity, and high cost, it is appropriate that it is packaged in a heavy duty foam-padded carrying case, complete with clasps and a handle. But the case can&#039;t protect from paint wear issues that arise quickly via actual use. Grimlock&#039;s knuckles and feet will almost certainly instantly get severe scrape marks if he transforms on a rough surface like concrete, but even smooth unvarnished wood can wear the gloss off the paint before long. Even soft carpeting might not be safe, as some users of Optimus Prime have reported toppling issues due to a lack of traction. Grimlock &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; designed to be more stable thanks to his IMU, but heed caution all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock was revealed on [[Hasbro Pulse]] on July 19, 2023, with orders set to ship out from both Pulse and Robosen&#039;s own online store in late Fall 2023. When revealed, Grimlock was made available at a special introductory price of $1500 which lasted until September 30.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations Comic Edition&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generations comic edition grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;quot;Me Grimlock going to join the Blue Man Group!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Double-barreled blaster, 3 swords, [[Dinobot Crown of Leadership|crown]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Amy Bence]] and [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging art), [[Matthew Cohen]] (photography)&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{citesocial|quote=And here are my shots of the 40th Anniversary Grimlock and Shockwave figures, with accessories and and paint job ripped straight from the comics that inspired them!|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/C3B8OpCMsq1/|site=Instagram|name=Matthew Cohen|year=2024|month=2|day=6}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[April 25]], [[2024]]&#039;s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s06YE02e844 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream | April 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Evan Brooks]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[May 14]], 2024&#039;s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOXZGDHebTk Hasbro Pulse | Transformers Fanstream | May 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Kelly Rose]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Comic Edition|Generations Comic Edition]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a redeco of [[#Studio Series|the &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; figure]], now colored to depict his appearance in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|original &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; comic]] published by [[Marvel Comics]]. The figure comes in a display box featuring the cover of &amp;quot;[[Repeat Performance!]].&amp;quot; Grimlock includes [[Dinobot Crown of Leadership|his crown]] from the comic, as well as a set of three swords. One sword is based on Grimlock&#039;s original toy sword, and incorporates the chipped blade which only [[José Delbo]] drew. (Of note, this sword is a completely different tooling than the sword intended for &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; Grimlock that is available with &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; Swoop. It&#039;s considerably smaller and has different detailing, and then of course there&#039;s the chipped blade.)  The other two swords are intended for the &#039;&#039;[[Studio Series]]&#039;&#039; releases of [[Sludge (G1)#Studio Series|Dinobot Sludge]] and [[Slag (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Dinobot Slug]], who do not come with swords.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In an undocumented (and unintentional) feature, the crown can be stored securely in dino-mode by placing it inside the tail strategically oriented between the blue inner shin struts.&lt;br /&gt;
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:When placed next to the rest of the &#039;&#039;Comic Edition&#039;&#039; assortment, the art on the side of the figures&#039; boxes will form a small mural by [[Marcelo Matere]] of the characters brawling.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Age of the Primes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AotpG2Grimlock.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Oh great, he back. Me thought me was rid of him for good!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;G2 Grimlock &amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;|&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt; Autobot Wheelie&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, [[2025]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Wheelie (G1)#Age of the Primes|Autobot Wheelie]], double-barreled blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Zhi6Y6EkU/ &#039;&#039;Age of the Primes&#039;&#039; panel] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] Day 1, recorded at the &amp;quot;Giant Peng Peng&amp;quot; (巨大化鹏鹏) BilliBilli channel.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:Yet another redeco of the &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; figure, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]&#039;&#039; G2 Grimlock is colored to homage the colors his [[#The Transformers|original toy]] wore during its [[#Generation 2|1992 re-release]]. Grimlock once again includes his double-barreled blaster, along with the Wheelie figure from the original &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; release, now colored based on his [[Wheelie (G1)#The Transformers|original toy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Decoy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Decoy, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Decoy ID number:&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Coming packaged at random on carded &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toys during 1986, &#039;&#039;[[Decoy]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a red soft-rubber figure depicting him in his robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Decoy Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SCF Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock see dead people.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (March 2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Brainwave Transfer Device, stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A three-inch-tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Grimlock&#039;s dinosaur mode was available in the second wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Super Collection Figure]]&#039;&#039; line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full-color figure and a clear plastic version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: He comes with the [[Brainwave Transfer Device]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Unnamed here, but later called as such on Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock figure.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; seen in the cartoon episode &amp;quot;[[Grimlock&#039;s New Brain]]&amp;quot;, which... &#039;&#039;can&#039;&#039; sit on his head, but it&#039;s not a great fit and falls off at the slightest provocation, especially if you keep the hose attached. Speaking of, in the color version of the figure, the post on top of the helmet may be painted over, making it too thick to fit into the &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; small hole in the hose.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/SCFGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on clear Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SCF Grimlock metallic.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (September 2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;4&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Brainwave Transfer Device, stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The Grimlock PVC was re-released in the fourth act of the &amp;quot;Super Collection Figure&amp;quot; series, this time painted over entirely in metallics, with more toy-like gold replacing the yellow. He was available only as a rare &amp;quot;[[chase figure|Secret Figure]]&amp;quot;, packed at a &#039;&#039;presumed&#039;&#039; ratio of one in every ten cases. (This ratio was given for Secret Figures in later Acts, and it seems unlikely it would change.)&lt;br /&gt;
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: It is unknown if he replaced a random figure in the lucky case, or was a consistent replacement for a specific one.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Heroes of Cybertron&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HOC Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Me Grimlock join Mechs Without Hats.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the third wave of &#039;&#039;[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Heroes of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039;, this version of the &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; Grimlock mold was cast in translucent blue plastic and painted over, leaving his eyes and a stripe on the top of his head unpainted to attempt a [[light-piping]] gimmick. This version lacks the Brainwave Transfer Device from the Japanese release, which, let&#039;s be honest, was probably for the best.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This toy was sold on a blister card rather than blindpacked, and a collector card of the character was included instead of the stand.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Hard Hero===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HardHero Grimlock bust.JPG|upright=1.2|thumb|&#039;&#039;&#039;ME GRIMLOCK DEMAND TO KNOW WHERE ME GRIMLOCK&#039;S LEGS ARE!&#039;&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
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: [[Hard Hero]]&#039;s Grimlock is a 6.5 inches tall cold-cast porcelain bust, sculpted after his cartoon appearance (complete with blue eyes) and holding a white energo-sword in his right hand. The bust was limited to 2500 pieces, with an additional 100 being specially signed by sculptor [[Jason Ray]]. Grimlock was number 9 in Hard Hero&#039;s main series of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; busts.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;MyClone&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Takara, 2003)&lt;br /&gt;
** &#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MTF015&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** &#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Grey display stand &lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Yasuhiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the second wave of the &#039;&#039;[[MyClone]]&#039;&#039; line of Transformers PVC figures, this [[super deformed]] Grimlock comes with a hexagonal grey display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other &#039;&#039;MyClone&#039;&#039; figures. His modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other &#039;&#039;MyClone&#039;&#039; figure, though he stands out as rather unique about the Transformers MyClones, as he&#039;s the only one in alternate mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generation 1 Figure-Collection&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Bottlecap grimlock.JPG|thumb|Me Grimlock in black-and-white movie...me feel like [[Godzilla]]!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-5&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Display base&lt;br /&gt;
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:At only one inch in height, this Grimlock &amp;quot;bottlecap&amp;quot; figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya&#039;s Transformers [[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]]. The figure was rendered in a &amp;quot;retro&amp;quot; black and white color scheme, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm More information on the Generation 1 collection at Autobase Aichi]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Titanium RM Grimlock.jpg|125px|thumb|Me Grimlock say boogie down!!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (3&amp;quot; Robot Masters, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Gun, sword, Autobot stand&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Titanium Series]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a non-transforming, three inch die-cast metal figurine based on his toy and comic/cartoon model. He has very limited articulation, in his neck, waist and shoulders. Grimlock is posed squatting and/or dancing.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; Robot Masters Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Titanium cancelled figure checklist.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (unreleased)&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Autobot stand?&lt;br /&gt;
:The final &#039;&#039;[[Titanium Series]]&#039;&#039; catalogue listed a number of &amp;quot;Micro Figures&amp;quot; intended for release, though many of them never saw the light of day. Right at the end of the checklist, after a number of current and (supposedly) upcoming 3&amp;quot; Robot Master toys, was Grimlock&#039;s name, with no further information or disambiguation. Was he to be a repaint? A new &#039;&#039;[[War Within (comic)|War Within]]&#039;&#039; or &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; mold? Or was his name just a typographical error? This is just one of life&#039;s great mysteries.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Attacktix&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Attacktix Grimlock.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Me Grimlock can&#039;t move. [[The Last Stand|Seem]] [[Blast from the Past|to]] [[Spotlight: Shockwave|happen]] [[Still Life!|a lot]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Booster, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Attacktix Grimlock is depicted in his &#039;&#039;Tyrannosarus&#039;&#039; mode, and has a sculpt based heavily upon his original G1 toy. Pressing down on his back will cause his head to extend and presumably hit whatever he&#039;s facing.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers - Mini Bust&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Grimlock Mini-bust.jpg|thumb|When me Grimlock get legs back, you in &#039;&#039;BIG TROUBLE!&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Diamond Select, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
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: A mini-bust of Grimlock based on his appearance in the cartoon was released by Diamond Select in 2007. The figure includes the upper body of Grimlock, wielding his energo-sword, acting as if rushing into the battlefield. There is the head of his beast mode sculpted into the base of the statue.&lt;br /&gt;
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* &#039;&#039;&#039;War Within Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Diamond Select, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Grimlock sdcc.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock say no fun to be exclusive all of time.]]&lt;br /&gt;
: War Within Grimlock was an Action Figure Xpress exclusive at the 2007 [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. He was sculpted by Chris Lee of Art Asylum and limited to 600 pieces. The sculpt features Grimlock holding his flaming sword. The front of his vehicle mode is sculpted onto the base of the bust.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1 RobotHeroes ShockwaveVsGrimlock.jpg|thumb|Me Gwimwock no cutie, me king!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock &amp;amp; Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Two-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Packed with [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Shockwave]], &#039;&#039;[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a detailed two-inch tall soft-plastic figurine with exaggerated, cartoonish proportions and an amusing &amp;quot;raised eyebrow&amp;quot; look on his face. He is sculpted holding his sword in his right hand. He has swivel joints at his shoulders and neck. He brings cuddly wuddly death. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Single-pack, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
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: In some countries outside of North America, Grimlock was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;3D Battle-Card Game&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:3DBattleCard Grimlock.jpg|thumb|A head to match his ego.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
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: A 48-point &amp;quot;rare&amp;quot; character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]&#039;s &amp;quot;Energon Wars&amp;quot; expansion, Grimlock &amp;quot;transforms&amp;quot; into a gray vague approximation of a &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039;. He uses the same parts layout as [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Cruellock]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Sota Toys===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Chess Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2007&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
:Two identical Grimlock pieces in dino mode were to be the Autobot-side Knights on a [[Chess#Sota Toys|chess set]] based on Generation 1, but the set apparently never saw release.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Mighty Muggs&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MightyMuggs Grimlock.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock am huuge hit with lady-bots!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Energo-sword&lt;br /&gt;
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: This [[super deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, with swivel joints in Grimlock&#039;s neck and arms. He comes with a similarly super-deformed version of his trademark energo-sword.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MightyMuggs 2018 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.55|Me Grimlock not appreciate recurring head trauma.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;07&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Influenced by his [[evergreen]] design, this new Grimlock is part of the second wave of the line&#039;s 2018 relaunch. Gently push his precious little head to access one of three different faces: irritable, impatient, and incensed.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titan Warriors&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Titan Warrior 5-Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
:Available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, this Grimlock is a 6&amp;quot; PVC [[Titan Heroes|Titan Warrior]] figure (similar to Bandai&#039;s &#039;&#039;Ultra/Sentai/Rider Hero, Movie Monster Series&#039;&#039;) with articulated arms. He was packed with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Soundwave]]. Unlike the other four, Grimlock never received an individual release.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;The Loyal Subjects&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock w/ Dino Head&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;5.5&amp;quot; Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;5.5&amp;quot; Grimlock w/ Dino Accessories&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Cybertron Edition 2-Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;EX Gōkin&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two fists, two open hands, two gripping hands, energo-sword, stunner laser, galaxial rocket launcher, alternate head, display stand&lt;br /&gt;
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: A 7-inch tall non-transforming Grimlock action figure was produced by [[Art Storm]] as part of their &#039;&#039;EX Gōkin Transformers Series&#039;&#039; line. He comes with a number of extra hands as well as the energo-sword, double-barreled rifle and (non-firing) rocket launcher of the original toy. While his mold and paint details are heavily based on the original Generation 1 Grimlock toy, his proportions are cartoon-based and he includes an alternate blue-eyed headsculpt based on his [[:File:Grimhead.JPG|early cartoon head]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://artstorm.co.jp/exgokin_transformersseries_grimlock.html More information on &#039;&#039;EX Gōkin&#039;&#039; Grimlock at Art Storm&#039;s official site]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Collectible Figurine, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;2 / #19&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Collector&#039;s base&lt;br /&gt;
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:A super-deformed Grimlock was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector&#039;s card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Collectible Figurines&#039;&#039;&#039; (5-pack, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 5 collector&#039;s bases&lt;br /&gt;
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:The same Grimlock figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Bumblebee]], [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Shockwave]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Rodimus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Tiny Titans&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TinyTitans-Series6-Grimlock.jpg|right|thumb|Me Grimlock say don&#039;t eat yellow lightsaber!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Tiny Titans, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;6&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10/12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the sixth and final assortment of &#039;&#039;[[Tiny Titans]]&#039;&#039; [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Grimlock is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon &amp;quot;currency&amp;quot; and a randomized bonus power-up item.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Magic: The Gathering&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MTG-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|&amp;quot;Tap for mana?&amp;quot; Me Grimlock no just tap, me smash!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock, Dinobot Leader / Grimlock, Ferocious King&#039;&#039;&#039; (Hasbro and [[Wizards of the Coast|Wizards]], 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
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: A [[HasCon 2017]] exclusive, this trading card was released as part of the &amp;quot;2017 &#039;&#039;[[Magic: The Gathering]]&#039;&#039; HasCon Collection&amp;quot; three-card promo set, alongside &amp;quot;[[Nerf]] War&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Sword of Dungeons &amp;amp; Dragons&amp;quot; cards. The card is reversible, depicting Grimlock in robot mode on one side (&amp;quot;Dinobot Leader&amp;quot;) and his alternate mode on the other (&amp;quot;Ferocious King&amp;quot;), with each side having different stats and abilities. Each side of the card&#039;s flavor text features a different Grimlock quote: one from &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;, and one from &amp;quot;[[Grimlock&#039;s New Brain]]&amp;quot;. The card bears a silver border, indicating it is illegal to use in official &#039;&#039;Magic&#039;&#039; tournament play. Notably, unlike many similar cards, Grimlock doesn&#039;t &amp;quot;transform&amp;quot; to its other face, and instead is worded to &amp;quot;become&amp;quot; it, probably due for the sake of [[trademark]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Kidrobot===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kidrobot GIJoe Enamel Pin Series.jpg|thumb|250px]]&lt;br /&gt;
====Enamel Pin Series====&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 3]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 1 in 20&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by [[Kidrobot]] in their Enamel Pin Series, this is a flat, enamel pin badge of Grimlock inspired by the art of [[Tom Scioli]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039;, albeit with [[Super deformed|cutesy proportions]]. Unlike the rest of the characters in the series, Grimlock is depicted in dino mode! The pin series was [[Blindpacking|blindboxed]], with some pins being rarer than others.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Blue Metallic&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 3]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 1 in 80&lt;br /&gt;
:And speaking of which, a [[chase figure|chase]] pin of Grimlock was available, decoed in metallic blue. This deco doesn&#039;t seem to be from the comic.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Vinyl Mini Series====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Grimlock mini.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 14]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 2 in 24&lt;br /&gt;
:The same character design was reused for the Vinyl Mini Series, with Grimlock receiving a three-inch tall, blindboxed figurine retaining the vibrant colours and exaggerated proportions. Grimlock featured articulation in his tiny little dino shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Grimlock Blue Metallic mini.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Someone at Kidrobot must really like Grimlock.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Blue Metallic&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 14]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 1 in 96&lt;br /&gt;
:Grimlock received another chase figure in the Vinyl Mini Series, again in metallic blue.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Megatron mini.jpg|thumb|upright=1|...or maybe not.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 14]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 2 in 24&lt;br /&gt;
:The Vinyl Mini Series figure for Megatron includes Grimlock&#039;s severed head as a handheld accessory, as seen in the issue &amp;quot;[[Everybody Hates Metroplex]]&amp;quot;. The head is much smaller than the head of Grimlock&#039;s own mini figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Medium Figure Series====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Megatron medium.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 14]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Grimlock&#039;s head&lt;br /&gt;
:Megatron was scaled up to seven inches for the Medium Figure Series, and his decapitated Grimlock head accessory followed suit.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Megatron medium exclusive.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 14]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Grimlock&#039;s head&lt;br /&gt;
:Released at the same time as the standard version, this variant of Megatron was limited to 200 pieces and exclusive to the Kidrobot online store. Megatron is now decoed in a lighter grey, as was Grimlock&#039;s head.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Vinyl Keychain Series====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Grimlock Blue Metallic keychain.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Blue Metallic&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 1]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 1 in 24&lt;br /&gt;
:Grimlock was also released as part of the once again blindboxed Vinyl Keychain Series, now standing at about one to two inches. He included a keychain molded into his head and, due to his small scale, did not feature any articulation. Yet again he was a metallic blue chase figure... but this time, there was no regular grey Grimlock keychain!&lt;br /&gt;
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===Bouncing Ball Heads===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BouncingBallHead Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Bouncing Ball Head&amp;quot; Grimlock is a small, super deformed figurine with a removable head that doubles as a bouncy ball. Despite having a completely round head and a somewhat humanoid body shared by all figurines in this collection, Grimlock&#039;s tampographed face is based on a front view of his dino mode head, resulting in a very unsettling appearance. An Autobot logo is tampographed on the back of his head and his name is written under his feet.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He is (apparently) available in both gacha-style machines and in an 8-pack with the whole collection, and comes inside a spherical capsule with a unique dark gray color.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Despite clearly representing Generation 1 characters, the collection is advertised as a 2015 &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; product.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Trading Card Game&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:W1Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock do splash damage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock, Dinobot Leader&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 1&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T21/T40&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;10&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock, Dinobot Leader&#039;&#039;&#039; is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The artwork on the card is reused from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile card game.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:W2Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock not competitively viable!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock, Powerful Commander&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T27/T46&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;9&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock, Powerful Commander was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Grimlock, Powerful Commander is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Grimlock, Powerful Commander depicts [[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus&#039;]] head and torso, which is formed by Grimlock in the artwork. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile game.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Grimlock, Powerful Commander can be used to form Volcanicus, Fiery Champion with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Dinobot Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Dinobots are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:W5Clobber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Clobber&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T15/T46&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;4&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This card&#039;s set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is the only Titan Master in the game with 3 traits, due to being a Dinobot.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Keshi Surprise&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobots&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;[[Keshi Surprise]]&#039;&#039; series by [[Super7]] consisted of 1.75&amp;quot; soft rubber figures in a style deliberately resembling the 1980s [[Decoy]]s. These [[blind-packed]] figures were sold individually or in cases depicting only their faction. Grimlock (in his dino mode) was available in red, yellow, blue, and purple, and included a foil trading card / sticker. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Imaginarium Art===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ImaginariumGrimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;quot;Me Grimlock want to munch &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;metal&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; polystone!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This 20-inch-tall statue set depicts Grimlock in his dinosaur mode and a slingshot-wielding Wheelie as they face off against five [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticon]]s. Only 150 were produced, with an MSRP of $2,100.  &lt;br /&gt;
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===McDonald&#039;s===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:2018-McD-Authentics-Bumblebee-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the [[McDonald&#039;s]] June 2018 Happy Meal Toys along with [[My Little Pony]], Grimlock is a stubby, [[super deformed]] little dino with fire coming out of his mouth. He has a light-up [[gimmick]] where pressing the [[Autobot]] [[insignia]] on his back lights up his eyes and the fire effect. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This toy was rereleased in the US as [[Grimlock (AOE)#McDonald&#039;s|Grimlock]] for the &#039;&#039;[[Bumblebee (franchise)|Bumblebee]]&#039;&#039; promotion.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Super-7-ReAction-Figures-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039; Energo Sword, Twin Laser Rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the first wave of [[Super7]]&#039;s line of multi-property 3.75-inch &amp;quot;retro&amp;quot; action figures, &#039;&#039;[[Super7#ReAction|ReAction]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with five points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike most figures in the line, he comes with two accessories instead of just one, and both of this hands can hold an accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: As with all releases in the &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; toyline, Grimlock comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039; action figures from the late 1970s to early &#039;80s.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|ReActionDino}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This depiction of Grimlock, released in the fifth wave of the &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; line, has him in his dinosaur mode, taking up a significantly larger chunk of cardback real estate and requiring a much deeper bubble.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: It retains the &amp;quot;five points of articulation&amp;quot; theme, as this figure lacks neck articulation, but instead has a jointed jaw for talky-talky or bitey-bitey action, which we can all agree is awesome. &#039;&#039;Jawsome&#039;&#039;, if you will. We&#039;ll give you props for that, Super7.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|ReActionDinoG2}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ReAct-toy Grimlock G2.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock G2&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This [[redeco]] of the above dino-mode Grimlock figure is now redone in rich blue, to match his &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy color scheme (well, his most well-known and well-distributed color scheme of the three he had, anyway). However, he still has the original Autobot faction symbol on his chest rather than the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; version, which isn&#039;t &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; accurate to the original toy really, but still. Boo.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: He was released as part of the fifth round of [[Target]]-exclusive &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; figures, alongside the similarly-toy-based &amp;quot;[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#ReActionGray|Galvatron G1]]&amp;quot; figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock (Metallic)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This redeco of dino-mode Grimlock featured metallic paint and was packaged in a G1-styled box with the original G1 [[package art|character art]].  It was released for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024, with leftover stock being available on the Super7 website the following week.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock (Metallic)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Dino-mode Grimlock was reissued with a metallic paintscheme... again... in wave eight, now on the standard &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; style cardback.  &lt;br /&gt;
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===Figural Bag Clip===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:FiguralBagClip GrimlockDino.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by Monogram, this 2.5&amp;quot; 3D foam bag clip takes the form of a chibi dino mode Grimlock running towards you.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:It was available only as part of a [[Blindpacking|mystery blind bag]] collection.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:FiguralBagClip GrimlockRobot.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Alt. mode&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
:A second bag clip was also released, this time based on Grimlock&#039;s evergreen robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:It was one of two &amp;quot;chase&amp;quot; figures in the collection.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Mondo===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Mondo Grimlock Tiki Mug.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Tiki Mug&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by Mondo, this tiki mug in the form of Grimlock&#039;s dinosaur mode is roughly 6.5 inches high and holds up to 18 oz of your favorite drink.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The mug is handmade and its design was co-created by [[Ken Christiansen]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Funko Pop Grimlock G1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Nice.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;69&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the &#039;&#039;Pop! Retro Toys&#039;&#039; segment and exclusive to both GameStop and the Emerald City Comic Con 2021, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Digital Pop!}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Funko Pop!#Digital Pop! NFTs|Digital &#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039;]], 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Monochrome:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Common&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Static:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Common&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Glowing:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Uncommon&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Chrome:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Rare&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Original:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Epic&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:{{W|Non-fungible token|NFT}}s depicting Grimlock in the Funko style.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;gallery heights=200&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_GRIMLOCK_MONOCHROME.gif|Me Grimlock want color back!&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_GRIMLOCK_STATIC.gif|Me Grimlock mastered ability of standing so incredibly still that me Grimlock become invisible to eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_UNCOMMON_GRIMLOCK_GLOW.gif|Me Grimlock have too much color!&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_RARE_GRIMLOCK_REDCHROME.gif|Me Grimlock bulletproof!&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_EPIC_GRIMLOCK_ORIGINAL.gif|Me Grimlock HATE crypto ponzi scheme!&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|PopDigital}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Freddy Funko as Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Royalty&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;268&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the second wave of the &#039;&#039;Pop! Digital&#039;&#039; segment, this regular-sized vinyl figure portrays [[Freddy Funko]] cosplaying as Grimlock. The body is also based on Grimlock&#039;s original toy, while the head incorporates Freddy&#039;s face to Grimlock&#039;s helmet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This figure also features a metallic finish and is limited to 2600 units and can only be acquired by collecting and redeeming digital tokens.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
====Squeezelings====&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Series 2, 2023)&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Squeezelings]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a non-posable figure made of soft plastic, released by [[Forever Clever]]. He was released in [[Blindpacking|blind bags]], or in a blister pack on his own.&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;ULTIMATES!&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (ULTIMATES!, 2023)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Wheelie (G1)#ULTIMATES!|Wheelie]] figure, mind transfer helmet, apron, serving tray, 6 drinking glasses, fish, crown, 6 sets of dino forelimb claws&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers ULTIMATES!]]&#039;&#039; from [[Super7]], Grimlock is a 9-inch-tall non-transforming representation of his dinosaur mode. He includes a non-transforming Wheelie figure to ride him, and also representations of many of the accessories that were also included with the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Grimlock toy above, including his serving tray with drinking glasses, a soft cloth waiter apron, the mind transfer helmet, and a crown. Never-before-seen accessories include 6 different interchangeable dinosaur &amp;quot;hands,&amp;quot; and the fish that he held in &amp;quot;Grimlock&#039;s New Brain.&amp;quot;   &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Preorders for Grimlock (and the rest of Wave 2) opened on [[July 29]] 2021, and closed on [[August 27]], with the toys slated for shipping in summer 2022... a vague date Super7 missed by a full year.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Zōteki&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ZOTEKI-029-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2021]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;029&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A collaboration between [[Hasbro]] and statue/replica brand [[Jazware]], &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers (franchise)|The Transformers]]&#039;&#039; was added as a part of the &#039;&#039;[[Zōteki]]&#039;&#039; line alongside other iconic brands such as [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]], to recreate some of the main &amp;quot;Generation 1&amp;quot; characters. The 29th figure of the &#039;&#039;Zōteki&#039;&#039; line is Grimlock in his dino mode.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Each statue of the line features a connection point for it to be connected to the others, in order to form a battle scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Eaglemoss===&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2021&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Grimlock was slated to be one of the Bishop pieces on the Autobot side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Character Card&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers Character Card King Grimlock and Coronation Starscream.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;King Grimlock &amp;amp; Starscream Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 1]], [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;31 &amp;amp; 32&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the fifth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039; series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Grimlock and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in their regal finery from the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel comic]] and the [[The Transformers: The Movie|1986 film]] respectively, along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[[Source:Transformers Character Card#31|Translation of King Grimlock&#039;s Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Minimates&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Series 2, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Energo sword, stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the second wave of Transformers [[Minimates]] from [[Diamond Select Toys|Diamond Select]], this Grimlock is a 2-inch-tall figurine featuring metallic paint, 12-14 points of articulation, and accessories and body parts interchangeable with other Minimates. Due to their small size, all 4 figures in each series are sold in the same blister card. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Icon Heroes===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock X Ironhide Retro Pin Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
: A hard enamel pin based on Grimlock&#039;s original G1 package art made by Icon Heroes. It comes carded with an [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Icon Heroes|Ironhide]] pin.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{comingsoontoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Milestone===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2022&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
A statue-sized PVC figure of Grimlock was solicited by Diamond Select in 2022 but later canceled. &lt;br /&gt;
{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===XM Studios===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:XMStudiosGrimlockStatue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Apatosaurus was nowhere near as confusing as this.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:[[XM Studios]]&#039; statue of Grimlock is nearly 40&amp;quot; tall, made of hand-painted porcelain. Grimlock has [[LED|light-up eyes]] and comes with alternate sets of arms that allow him to brandish his signature sword, gun, and... giant spiked mace? The mace and some of the color and detail choices on this statue suggest it mixes elements of both the G1 character and his [[Grimlock (AOE)|live-action movie counterpart]]. The set also includes a sculpted representation of Grimlock&#039;s dino mode that can be displayed next to the robot. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:399 pieces were produced, with a suggested price of about $1,900 US. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Yolopark===&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of Yolopark&#039;s &#039;&#039;AMK (Advanced Model Kit) Mini Series&#039;&#039;, this non-transforming kit of Grimlock in his dino mode can be only completed by snapping the pre-painted pieces together. He features no accessories.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Grimlock is sold as either an individually marked single or a blind box figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Blokees===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Blokees bot}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock (Robot Mode)&#039;&#039;&#039; (Galaxy Version, 2023)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Version 02 - SOS&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Pair of open hands, Double-barrelled blaster, 2x reversible Autobot/Decepticon logo, spare balljoint, stand, character card&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the second wave of the &#039;&#039;Galaxy Version&#039;&#039; line of blind boxes, [[Blokees]] Grimlock is a snap-on model kit of his robot mode, based on his appearance in the G1 cartoon. He is built on a Standard Body skeleton, similar to his wavemates. He was available at a rate of 1/9 figures.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Blokees dino}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock (Dino Mode)&#039;&#039;&#039; (Galaxy Version, 2023)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Version 02 - SOS&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Three energon cubes, character card, back-mounted double-barrelled blaster&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the second wave of the &#039;&#039;Galaxy Version&#039;&#039; line of blind boxes, [[Blokees]] Grimlock is a snap-on model kit of his dinosaur mode. He stands slightly shorter than other figures in the line, and has fewer accessories (no alternate hands, no stand), but in exchange gets three transparent white [[Energon cube|Energon cubes]]. His build is, fittingly, quite different from the rest of the figures in the line, necessitating almost half a page of the instruction sheet. He was available at a rate of 1/12 figures.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Strangely, the instructions and promotional shots show his legs as being assembled backwards, with the knees bending backwards, but the front of the box (which prominently features Grimlock) has them the normal way around. Fixing this is trivial - simply rotate the knees and feet.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Blokees secret}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock (Dino Mode) Secret Figure&#039;&#039;&#039; (Galaxy Version, 2023)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Version 02 - SOS&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Three energon cubes, character card, back-mounted gun Wisdom transfer device, fire breath effect, fish&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:The line&#039;s secret figure is a redeco of Dino Mode Grimlock with extra accessories based on the episode [[Grimlock&#039;s New Brain]] and a shiny metallic finish. One of the new accessories is his helmet (here called the Wisdom transfer device) albeit without the hose, and the other is the fish from the end of the episode. Additionally, he has red eyes instead of the normal blue. He was available at a rate of 1/36 figures.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This Secret Grimlock shares the misassembled legs of his normal version, although there&#039;s no shots of him with them the right way around on the packaging. However, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s6n-9mgQM0 this official short] from the Blokees YouTube channel has them on the right way (note the red eyes and metallic finish!).&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Shining Version}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock (Robot Mode)&#039;&#039;&#039; (Shining Version, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Shining Version 02 - Shining 1985&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Pair of open hands, Double-barrelled blaster, 2x reversible Autobot/Decepticon logo, spare balljoint, stand, character card, sword, [[Energon cube]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the second wave of [[Blokees#Shining_Version|Shining Version]] (dubbed Shining 1985), Grimlock is a retooling and redeco of his above robot mode figure. He has modified paint detailing (including on his forearms, crotch, and legs), his chest is now cast in a transparent orange, but his most notable new feature is that his inner skeleton&#039;s torso lights up, illuminating his eyes and chest. In addition to this slew of changes, he also comes with an [[Energon cube]] in pink and his iconic sword in red. He was available at a rate of 1/6 figures.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Universal Studios===&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Popcorn Bucket&#039;&#039;&#039; (2023)&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Grimlock Universal Studios Bucket.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Eric Idle|“For very stupid people: when we film these things, the animated little fragger isn’t really there.”]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
Originally debuting at Universal Studios Beijing in 2023 before being brought to Universal Studios Hollywood in 2024, this [[Super-deformed]] Grimlock bucket features light up eyes and mouth laser and a working jaw, with a compartment for popcorn being located in his back. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{twoimages|File:G2GrimlockArtwork.jpg|File:G2RamjetVSGrimlockArt.jpg|thumb|w1=150|w2=225|caption=Heavy Metal Greymon.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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* Grimlock was originally a &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;[[:File:DiacloneGrimlock.jpg|Dinosaur Robo Tyrannosaurus]]&amp;quot;. The only differences between this incarnation and the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; release are that the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; version has a silver-chromed sword and a blue crotch piece rather than red, as well as coming with a green-and-black Diaclone pilot figure.&lt;br /&gt;
* The original &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; commercial for the mold that became Grimlock showed him spewing fire from his mouth. So much for truth in advertising!&lt;br /&gt;
* There is (or &#039;&#039;was&#039;&#039;) [[:File:Grimlock Natural History Museum.JPG|a Grimlock toy]] placed in the showcase in the dinosaur section of the {{w|Natural History Museum}} in [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]; oddly, this doesn&#039;t make him the [[Slag (G1)|only one]]. Sadly, however, he has since been removed from the display. Boo!&lt;br /&gt;
* Despite being released in three different color schemes during the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toyline, a piece of recolored card artwork—seemingly from the collection of a former [[Hasbro]] employee—surfaced on [[eBay]] in the early 2000s (alongside recolored artwork of [[:File:G2SwoopArtwork.jpg|Swoop]] and [[:File:G2SludgeBoxart.jpg|Sludge]]), showing what may have been an intended fourth version of the Grimlock toy for that line. In 2020, the &amp;quot;tiger Grimlock&amp;quot; color scheme reappeared battling [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] on a piece of unused &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;-era promotional art sold by Heritage Auctions (stated by them as being made for a book, but possibly intended as art for a puzzle given its dimensions), solidifying its legitimacy. The deco would eventually delight fans when it came to fruition on &amp;quot;Toxitron Collection&amp;quot; Grimlock in [[2023]].&lt;br /&gt;
* [[T-Wrecks]] may have been intended to be a new form for Grimlock, based on the references in his tech spec bio to his &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Attack Specialist&amp;quot; function and other hints. However, T-Wrecks&#039; appearances in the [[3H Productions]] &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (comic)|Universe: The Wreckers]]&#039;&#039; comics suggest he is a new, unrelated character.&lt;br /&gt;
* A working name for the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; Ford Mustang mold which ultimately ended up as Grimlock was &amp;quot;[[Freeway (G1)|Freeway]]&amp;quot;, according to various early store listings.&lt;br /&gt;
* The [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] toy released in the [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; toyline]] was originally created by [[Hasbro]] for release as a special new-mold addition for the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; toyline]], and was intended to represent Generation 1 Grimlock. However, it wasn&#039;t and it didn&#039;t for the combination of budgetary concerns and keeping the combination gimmick (since he combines with the packed-in [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] to form &amp;quot;[[Mega-Dinobot]]&amp;quot;) only in the &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; toyline, which had combination as a central theme.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Scrapper G1 boxart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Scrapper&#039;&#039;&#039; is the Decepticon front loader.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Scrapper toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Instructions for robot mode: Stand up, flip out legs, tilt back scoop. [[GEEWUN]] FOREVER!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Scrapper&#039;&#039;&#039; (Constructicon, [[1985]] / [[1986]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Hasbro Team ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;3&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;32&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;[[Laser pistol]]&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Super Wing&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Released in the second year of Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]&#039;&#039; toyline (first year in European markets), Scrapper is a [[redeco]] of the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] [[Pre-Transformer]]s &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Construction Vehicle Robot No. 3 Shovel-dozer&amp;quot;, transforming into a bright green wheeled payloader with some resemblance to a Caterpillar CAT 966C. His canopy is removable, but this appears to mainly be a [[for safety reasons|breakage prevention]] deal. He can change to &amp;quot;Attack Payloader&amp;quot; mode by attaching the &amp;quot;Super Wing&amp;quot; (Devastator&#039;s chest piece) onto the rear of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. Scrapper can also combine with the other Constructicons to form [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Toys|Devastator]], forming the gestalt&#039;s right leg.&lt;br /&gt;
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: On the European continent, Scrapper was initially released individually alongside the other Constructicons by Hasbro&#039;s subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] (MB) in 1985.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;mbredtr&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/eurous/mb_template.html &amp;quot;Milton Bradley and the red TF Tracks&amp;quot;] at TF-1.com.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;mbcollection&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/transformers/mb-transformers-collection/ &amp;quot;MB Transformers Collection&amp;quot;] at 20th Century Toy Collector.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; In 1986, Scrapper and the other Constructicons were re-released in Europe, albeit this time in &amp;quot;Hasbro&amp;quot;-branded packaging (but manufactured by [[Joustra]]). The main difference with all other releases thus far was that the Constructicons&#039; main color was now &#039;&#039;yellow&#039;&#039; instead of green.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;frenchcon&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://tfsource.com/blog/french-connection/ &amp;quot;French Connection&amp;quot;] at the TF Source blog.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;europestrange&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://tfsource.com/blog/europes-strangest-attractions/ &amp;quot;Europe&#039;s Strangest Attractions&amp;quot;] at the TF Scource blog.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;frenchconst&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vjap6.html &amp;quot;French TFs: G1 Yellow Constructicons&amp;quot;] at Fred&#039;s Workshop.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; These are &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; to be confused with the later, &#039;&#039;non&#039;&#039;-combining yellow European Constructicons, nor with the yellow &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Constructicons (see below for both).&lt;br /&gt;
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: For the [[GiG]] Italian release of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;, &amp;quot;Ringhio&amp;quot; and the other &amp;quot;Escavators&amp;quot; were sold in boxes very similar to the Takara packaging instead of on Hasbro-style cards. The boxes even sported the Takara ID numbers from &amp;quot;31&amp;quot; to &amp;quot;36&amp;quot;, and omitted the &amp;quot;Hasbro&amp;quot; logo on the packaging in favor of a &amp;quot;Takara&amp;quot; logo.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Scrapper/scrapper.htm More information on Generation 1 Scrapper at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{G1ConstructiconMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|G1Devastator}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Devastator&#039;&#039;&#039; (Giftset, 1985)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;37&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser pistol&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Super Wing&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Scrapper was also available as part of the Devastator gift set that was available in several markets, including the United States and Japan. All of the toys in this set are identical to their individual releases.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Rumors are that an MB-branded Devastator giftset was also released in continental Europe, but thus far no packaged sample has surfaced.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;mbcollection&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|1992yellow}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1 Yellow Scrapper toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Constructicons&#039;&#039;&#039; (Constructicon, [[1992]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser pistol&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Another yellow European exclusive version of Scrapper, in colors very similar to the previous yellow European release, was sold in the penultimate year of the original toyline. The removable canopy is now cast in gray plastic instead of yellow. Just like the other Constructicons in this set, he came with no Devastator parts.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This toy was also not officially named, as he came on a standardized card also used by the other five Constructicons.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2-toy Scrapper.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Scrapper&#039;&#039;&#039; (Constructicon, [[1992]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Team ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;3&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser pistol&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Super Wing&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the very first assortment of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, all six Constructicons were [[redeco]]ed, once again in primarily yellow and purple. However, these releases have some notable differences from the prior European-market yellow versions, the most blatantly obvious being the addition of a &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;-style Decepticon [[insignia|logo]] and &amp;quot;DECEPTICON&amp;quot; [[tampograph]] on each (in this case, on the underside of Scrapper&#039;s shovel). The purple plastic is also brighter in tone, and there are no gray-plastic parts. Most importantly, their ability to combine into [[Devastator (G1)#Generation 2|Devastator]] has been restored, though the only effect this has on Scrapper is he once again comes with his &amp;quot;Super Wing&amp;quot; Devastator chestplate.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A later and seemingly less common run in 1993 changed the yellow plastics to rich orange. It was [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#KBG2Devastator|long rumored]] that this release was a [[KB Toys]] exclusive, but that has since been debunked; KB just ended up with the lion&#039;s share of what was a simple late-run [[Variant|running change]] to the normal retail release.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/Scrapper/scrapper.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Scrapper at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{G1ConstructiconMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Scrapperclassics.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His bio says he&#039;s a &amp;quot;quiet psycho&amp;quot;. Charming!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Constructicon Devastator&#039;&#039;&#039; (Wal-Mart exclusive, [[2007]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Claw weapon thing, [[energon star]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Decepticon Scrapper&amp;quot; is one of the five toys included in this [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] giftset. He&#039;s a grey and black [[redeco]] of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]&#039;&#039; [[Bonecrusher (Energon)|Bonecrusher]] and [[Sledge (Energon)|Sledge]], transforming into a wheeled front-end loader green and purple trim. He can also form a leg or arm to any &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039;-series &amp;quot;[[Powerlinx]] [[Combiner]]&amp;quot; super robot, though his nominal placement is as the left leg of Constructicon Devastator. He is equipped with two translucent purple accessories; a rake-like weapon and a &amp;quot;super energon&amp;quot; Decepticon-style [[energon star]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: This sculpt was also used to make &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] from the same giftset.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/ClassicsScrapper/scrapper.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Scrapper at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Devastor&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2011]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;20&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser pistol, Super Wing&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Scrapper was reissued in a giftset with his Constructicon teammates as part of [[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]&#039;&#039; line. Apparently cast from a newly created mold, given the presence of a Tomy copyright stamp rather than the original Hasbro/Takara one, Scrapper sports a few minor differences from the original figure, including squared off fist-holes, and solid knees where the original toy featured small holes.&lt;br /&gt;
{{G1ConstructiconMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|Anime}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Devastor (Anime Color Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2013]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;20A&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser pistol, Super Wing&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Scrapper was &#039;&#039;again&#039;&#039; reissued in a giftset in 2013 as part of [[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]&#039;&#039; line, this time in a more &#039;anime accurate&#039; color scheme. In addition to the mold changes of the 2011 version, Scrapper is also a slightly different color and features more cartoon-accurate paint applications on his optics. &lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:KREO Scrapper.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Teams up with construction vehicles, not {{w|Leroy Carr|Carrs}}.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Destruction Site Devastator&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;36914&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;560&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:One of the four &amp;quot;sub-models&amp;quot; in the Devastator set, Scrapper can be built as either a front-end loader with an articulated rear lifting claw or a robot with a, uh, hand. His parts can also be used with [[Drill Bit (Kre-O)#Kre-O|Drill Bit]], [[Hightower (ROTF)#Kre-O|Hightower]] and [[Scavenger (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Scavenger]] to build the super robot Devastator.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Assault Devastator&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;781&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:The [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]]-exclusive version of the Devastator set has a Scrapper indistinguishable from the normal version.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Image:KreO MicroChanger Scrapper.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Constructicon Devastator&#039;&#039;&#039; (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;A2224&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;76&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Gun&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:One of the components of the Devastator [[Micro-Changer]] combiner, Scrapper is a [[Kreon]] that uses extra parts to transform from a minifigure into what may very well be a front-end loader. He also forms part of the super robot Devastator.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-OScrapper/scrapper.htm More information on Micro-Changer Scrapper at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:CombinerWarsScrapper.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I&#039;ve been gone for 4 years and I get replaced [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|by]] [[Scoop (G1)|WHO?!]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Devastator&#039;&#039;&#039; (gift set, [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mark Maher]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039; Constructicon Scrapper is a Voyager-sized figure that transforms into a front-end loader as well as Titan Class Devastator&#039;s right leg. He&#039;s packaged with the other Constructicons in a massive box. This Devastator currently holds the record of being the tallest combiner toy released to date.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Unmentioned in the instructions, the two swords/wing pieces can mount on the back of his vehicle mode to form the &amp;quot;Attack Payloader&amp;quot; mode that the original toy had. The overall proportions of his front loader mode are somewhat similar to &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; [[Scoop (G1)#Generations|Scoop]]&#039;s.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Although a rare occurrence for a toy of his size, Scrapper lacks elbow joints. This was claimed to be done to maintain Devastator&#039;s structural stability since, as with the G1 toy, Scrapper&#039;s arms form the back segments of Devastator&#039;s right foot. Unfortunately, his bucket is locked in by a single tab that leaves the giant unable to stand easily if broken.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As a part of a promotion in Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the Constructicons was given out when purchasing the set. As such, Scrapper was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/CWScrapper/scrapper.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Scrapper at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Combiner-Wars-SDCC-Devastator-Scrapper.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Devastator&#039;&#039;&#039; (gift set, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A redeco of the above Scrapper figure also available as part of a gift set, featuring extensive [[paint operation]]s and [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] purple parts. The packaging of this set is designed to evoke both Bonecrusher&#039;s shovel and Devastator&#039;s head, and its interior is designed to resemble the title image of Devastator on his wiki page.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:In the U.S., this set (also referred to as &amp;quot;Devastator Special Edition&amp;quot; in a Hasbro press release) was exclusive to the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website and the Hasbro Toy Shop booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015. In Asia, it was also available at Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2015 and subsequently stocked by Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us Hong Kong. Later, it was also available at The Falcon&#039;s Hangar booth at Singapore Toy, Game &amp;amp; Comic Convention 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCScrapper/scrapper.htm More information on SDCC &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Scrapper at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Unite Warriors&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-Scrapper.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Can [[TakaraTomy]] fix him? Yes they can!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Devastor&#039;&#039;&#039; (giftset, [[December 12]], [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;UW-04&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;English name:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Devastator&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords, 6 rifles&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Takara&#039;s Scrapper, included in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]&#039;&#039; Devastor set, has some deco changes to better match the G1 cartoon, most notably painted rims and a much darker face. He now includes his classic handgun. Most significantly, this version of the figure was [[retool]]ed to have functioning elbows; they lock (very tightly) in place when used for his leg mode. Less significantly, this version&#039;s hands and wrist-joints have been modified such that when flipped out in leg mode, the hands become flat, stable additional supports.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:For some inexplicable reason, the Decepticon insignia on his front scoop is a factory-applied [[sticker]] instead of a [[tampograph]]. It is the only sticker in the entire set.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Vintage-G1-Devastator-Set-Scrapper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|A level of failure reserved for the gods...of failure.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Devastator&#039;&#039;&#039; (Walmart exclusive reissue, [[2018]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Team ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;3&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Robot head, head laser, 2 forearms/launchers, 2 fists, 2 drills, &amp;quot;super wing&amp;quot; chest plate, &amp;quot;missile mount&amp;quot; hip connector, &amp;quot;wing&amp;quot; pelvis armor, &amp;quot;magna laser&amp;quot;/&amp;quot;solar energy rifle&amp;quot;, individual robot guns, Mixmaster&#039;s 2 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The original Devastator toy was once again available, this time in the [[Walmart]] exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]&#039;&#039; series. All of the toys inside were cast in a slightly yellower shade of bright green than prior releases, and were given a new style of [[rubsign]] used on all of the &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Each individual toy in the set has a number of smaller differences from previous versions as well. In Scrapper&#039;s case, he features a darker canopy cover.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:His robot mode stock photo is mistransformed: His legs are not folded out properly.&lt;br /&gt;
{{G1ConstructiconMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-SS-TFTM-Voyager-Scrapper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Scrapper Is Finally Here! (Oh thank Primus, I have functioning elbows again!)]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Constructicon Scrapper&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, [[2025]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Movie&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;The Transformers: The Movie&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;SS-??&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Pistol, twin cannons&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfy3IcQd3g4 The Hasbro &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; Panel] at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2024|San Diego Comic-Con 2024]] with [[Mario Carreiro]], [[John Warden]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]], recorded at the &amp;quot;Memo&#039;s Collection&amp;quot; YouTube channel.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Announced to much aplomb at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2024|San-Diego Comic-Con 2024]], Scrapper and his teammates are slated for single-packed releases in the &#039;&#039;The Transformers: The Movie&#039;&#039; themed arm of the [[Show-accuracy|screen accuracy]] focused &#039;&#039;[[Studio Series]]&#039;&#039; toyline throughout [[2025]].&lt;br /&gt;
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{{toystub}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{comingsoontoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===Decoy===&lt;br /&gt;
{{picsneeded}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Destron Hero Collection 22&#039;&#039;&#039; (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:In Japan, a purple rubber mini-figure of Scrapper 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 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; board games in which this number had some meaning to how the game was played or something. Scrapper has a weird-looking face.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Scrapper&#039;&#039;&#039; (Decoy, [[1987]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Decoy number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;47&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The [[Hasbro]] [[Decoy]] release of the Scrapper game piece is almost identical to the Japanese version, except the number on his back is a simple &amp;quot;checklist&amp;quot; number. Like all Decepticon Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] and [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]]. Early Throttlebots were packaged with red Decepticon decoys: these are much rarer than the purple ones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Scrapper/scrapper.htm More information on Decoy Scrapper at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;The Loyal Subjects&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tlsscrapper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Constructicons, merge to form... ah, crap. Bonecrusher is hard to find.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Scrapper&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[The Loyal Subjects]]&#039;&#039; Scrapper is a Wave 3 figure with standard articulation. He features a hinged shovel backpack, as well as some sound effects. Scrapper also wields his classic gun. For every 16 figures, there are two Scrappers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Like most of his wave, his bio card plagiarizes this wiki article&#039;s opening paragraph.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Orange}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Scrapper &amp;quot;Orange&amp;quot; Ed.&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubtoys}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Yellow}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Yellow Constructicons &amp;quot;3-Pak&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubtoys}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Trading Card Game&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:W2AScrapper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Scrapper, Constructicon Foreman&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 2A: Devastator Deck&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T06/T06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;5&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Scrapper, Constructicon Foreman was released as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]&#039;&#039; Devastator Deck box set, which includes character cards for all six Constructicons, a ready-to-play battle deck, and a unique Tower card. Like the other members of combiner teams released as part of the Trading Card Game&#039;s Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners, as well as the other Constructicons included with the Devastator Deck, Scrapper, Constructicon Foreman is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Scrapper, Constructicon Foreman depicts the lower left portion of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile game.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Scrapper, Constructicon Foreman can be used to form Devastator, Towering Warrior with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Constructicon Enigma]] while he and the other Devastator Deck Constructicons are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Eaglemoss===&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2021&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Scrapper was slated to be one of the Pawn pieces on the Decepticon side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}&lt;br /&gt;
===Blokees===&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Scrapper&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Version 04 - Fractured Space-Time&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toystub}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Combiner Wars Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Combiners]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Decoys]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Encore]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 Constructicons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kre-O combiners]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kreons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Studio Series Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Unite Warriors Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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[[File:Siege-OptimusPrime-CardArt.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.66|It&#039;s great to be back...again!]]&lt;br /&gt;
With the evergrowing [[Generation 1 continuity family]], &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]&#039;&#039;&#039; continues to receive more toys—the largest number of toys in fact—for any single &#039;&#039;[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]&#039;&#039; character! The more Generation 1 Optimus Prime toys that are made, the harder it is for us here at {{SITENAME SHORT}} to keep documenting them all in a single article without it resulting in [[you]]r internet browser freezing!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For the sake of finding an easy and definitive split from the main toy article, we have opted to make this page strictly for the various &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039;-branded toylines, as this appears to be the brand [[Hasbro]] will likely continue adding Generation 1 characters to for the foreseeable future.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
You know you can always count on Optimus Prime being there when the next year&#039;s &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; line comes around!&lt;br /&gt;
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{{TOCclear}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|UltimateGiftSet}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generationstoy-UltimateGiftSet-CombatHeroOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He hasn&#039;t found this suit in 17 years!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ultimate Gift Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Sword&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Franks]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;Combat Hero Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;quot; is a metallic-blue, gunmetal, and red redeco of &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UnitedG2|Laser Optimus Prime]], having the retooled tab, and being based on the canceled &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#HeroRecolorOptimusPrime|Combat Hero Optimus Prime figure]], sporting a red mouthplate inspired by the official catalog image for the unreleased toy (packaged samples had featured a traditionally colored gray mouthplate). He comes packed with a (vaguely) &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;-styled Deluxe Class [[Jazz (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Autobot Jazz]], as well as unchanged releases of &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Thundercracker]] and [[Motormaster (G1)#UltimateGiftSet|Motorbreath]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The Ultimate Gift Set was exclusive to online retailers in the United States, but was available at general retail in Asia.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/GenUGSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Combat Hero Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010DeluxeOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|GenerationsLegends}}{{anchor|Legends}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generationstoy-T30-LegendsOptimusPrimeRoller.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Say hello to my little friend, and Roller.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime &amp;amp; Autobot Roller&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;02 / #001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the third wave of 2012-onwards &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class toys, &#039;&#039;[[Thrilling 30]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is roughly the same size as a &#039;&#039;[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]&#039;&#039; Commander Class toy and transforms into a semi-truck cab. Both his truck and [[robot mode]] are based on his [[Don Figueroa]]-designed body from [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]&#039;s [[The Transformers (IDW)|2009-2011 comic series]], and features [[5 mm post|5 mm-compatible]] hands and roof. He comes with an [[Ion blaster#Legends|Ion Blaster]] which has both 5mm and 3mm posts.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: He comes with &amp;quot;[[Roller (G1)#Generations|Autobot Roller]]&amp;quot;, who can transform into a six-wheel armored SUV, a robot with [[C joint|3 mm-compatible]] hands, and a weapon with a 5 mm handle. He has a 5 mm hole in vehicle mode and a 3 mm hole in weapon mode for mounting the Ion Blaster.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Not depicted in the instructions or stock photos, Roller can attach to Prime in vehicle mode via two tabs on the vehicle front which slot into two corresponding slots on Prime&#039;s feet. Another undocumented feature is that the butt of the Ion Blaster can be inserted between the barrels of Roller&#039;s weapon mode to form a longer weapon. Also not shown in the instructions but depicted on the stock photo on the card-back is that Prime&#039;s shoulderpads can be rotated up; the intended positioning for this is notched, although you can position them at other angles.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The stock photo of Optimus&#039; vehicle mode is slightly mistransformed: his head slightly sticks out from the truck roof, which prevents the front windows to clamp together. This mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Generations|Nemesis Prime]], and retooled into &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; [[Huffer (G1)#Generations|Huffer]] and [[Pipes (G1)#Generations|Autobot Pipes]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{GenerationsLegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|T30Deluxe}}{{anchor|Deluxe}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generationstoy-T30OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And so my childhood flees forever more. Shall it return? Quoth the raven: &amp;quot;Nevermore.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Orion Pax&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;02 / #002&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster, Energon Axe&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the fifth wave of 2012-onwards &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys, &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Orion Pax is based on [[Guido Guidi]]&#039;s [[:File:SpotlightBlurr-Optimus.jpg|design for the character, originally seen]] in &#039;&#039;[[Spotlight: Blurr]]&#039;&#039;. Some liberties have been taken with the original concept to facilitate his Cybertronian truck mode, which is a new design not based on the Guidi art. He comes with his [[Ion blaster#Deluxe|Ion Blaster]] and an [[Energon-axe#Deluxe|Energon Axe]] with a transparent red-orange blade, both of which can peg onto 5 mm ports on his hands and vehicle rear sides. Although not depicted on the instructions, the Ion Blaster can also peg into the hole in the larger blade of the Energon Axe. Even though the light-piping eyes are neutered by light blue paint, the side grooves are still able to light up as the paint only focuses on the central optic.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The American release is packed in with a copy of IDW&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Omega&#039;s Conundrum|Spotlight: Orion Pax]]&#039;&#039;, which sports a &#039;Hasbro Exclusive Cover&#039; cropped from the [[Clayton Crain]] [[:File:Spotlight OrionPax cvrRI.jpg|retailer incentive cover]] for the issue. In Europe and Canada, the figure was released without the Spotlight.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Depending on how many painted layers on the Energon axe&#039;s hilt, inserting it onto any hand may cause it to scratch off.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Most of the first-wave Orion Pax toys released in monolingual English [[packaging]] sport a bizarre [[quality control#Packaging images and labelling|error]]: The [[package art|character art]] on the side of the cardboard insert inside the blister bubble has the character art of Orion&#039;s [[wave]]-mate [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#T30Deluxe|Megatron]] superimposed over Orion&#039;s own art. This error doesn&#039;t appear on the [[Multilingual packaging|European packaging]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy was later [[Redeco|recolored]] and [[retool]]ed to make &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; [[Lio Convoy#timelinestoy|Lio Convoy]], [[Optimus Prime (SG)#NovaPrime|Nova Prime]], and [[Galva Convoy#Toys|Galva Convoy]]. The mold was designed with a pre-tooled [[Kup (G1)/toys#Generations|Kup]] alternate head that remains unused.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.facebook.com/PetesRoboCon/posts/569672986709925 Behind-the-scenes details] from [[Fun Publications]] alumni Night Shining in a Facebook announcement for unofficial convention Pete&#039;s RoboCon 2018&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenOrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Orion Pax at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Metroplex&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;01 OF 30&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: An [[exclusive]] version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#SDCC2013|Metroplex]] was made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013. He comes with 12 [[Slug figure|small, non-transforming figurines]] of Orion Pax, [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#SDCC2013|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Hoist]], all in both modes. The figurines are based on their &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys, and similarly to [[Decoy]]s, the Autobot figurines are cast in red plastic, and the Decepticons in purple.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The handle of Pax&#039;s Energon Axe is incredibly thin and unable to support the axe head, meaning the latter tends to droop down in the process.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-Metroplex-OrionPax-HKACGCON.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|... And you &#039;&#039;still&#039;&#039; end up playing the thimble in [[Monopoly]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Metroplex&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;05 OF 30&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Another exclusive version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#HKACGCON|Metroplex]] was made available at [[Hong Kong ACG-CON]] 2013. This Metroplex also has the 12 figurines of Orion Pax, [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#ACGHK2013|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Hoist]], but casts the Autobot figurines in gold plastic, and the Decepticons in silver. &lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Thrilling30PlatinumEdition}}{{anchor|YearOfTheHorseOP}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PlatinumEditiontoy-Year of the horse Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Does not contain any Neil Young.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Year of the Horse Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#Platinum Edition|Ion blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Platinum Edition|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#Platinum Edition|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#Platinum Edition|trailer/Battle Station]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] and [[Mark Maher]] (deco)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released to celebrate Chinese New Year, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Year of the Horse&amp;quot; Optimus Prime is a redeco of MP-10 Convoy, featuring darker reds and gold-chromed parts, among other deco changes. He lacks Roller and the Spike Witwicky figurine.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/YotHOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Year of the Horse Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{MP10Mold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; (Japan)==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|TG24}}{{anchor|OPandBee}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TTGenerationsTG24OptimusRoller.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime &amp;amp; Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[September 28]], 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;TG-24&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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: The Japanese [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;]] release of &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Legends Class Optimus Prime [[redeco]]es him in an extensive metallic red paint job, save for his unpaintable parts, which made him end up having two tones of red. He comes in a [[TakaraTomy]] four-pack with [[Roller (G1)#TG24|Roller]], as well as [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#TG24|Bumblebee]] and [[Blaze Master#TG24|Blazemaster]].&lt;br /&gt;
{{GenerationsLegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Generation-JP-TG25-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Neither of them wants to own up to the fact the Great War started over an argument about getting granite counter-tops for their kitchen.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Orion Pax VS Megatronus&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[October 26]], 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TG-25&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Blaster, axe&lt;br /&gt;
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: The Japanese [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;]] release of &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Orion Pax also received a metallic paint job as well as other changes, including a translucent blue windshield and brighter orange axe with a metallic gray handle. He was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#TG25|Megatronus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Evolution2PackClassicsOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Chrome is the right of all sentient collectors.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;23 OF 30&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[October 3]], 2014&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Only available at [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]], this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; figure. He features a cartoon/toy accurate deco on his truck/robot parts, and [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] upper legs &amp;amp; front grille to evoke his original Generation 1 toy. This Optimus was packaged along with the redecoed &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Age of Extinction|Optimus Prime]]. This Optimus also uses the Movie variant of the Autobot insignia.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release.&lt;br /&gt;
{{ClassicsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:GenerationsVoyOP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beefcake is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;3 OF 5: [[Ultra Prime]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two blasters (combine into large rifle)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Generations: [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class toys, this is a bigger, bulkier incarnation of Optimus Prime with a striking resemblance to Ginrai. He comes with two blasters which he holds via 5 mm post. One of the guns is based on his trademark Ion Blaster, and both weapons store on the back of his vehicle mode as a makeshift engine block. His torso mode has several details that appear to be influenced by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|&#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime]]&#039;s super mode, including the head, chest, and thighs. In particular, the chest details are modeled after the [[Spark of Combination]]. He also features two pair of fake windows on his robot and gestalt chest halves. The combiner head can be used as a robot mode head if you&#039;re feeling silly.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus suffers from a design flaw that many other Voyager Class figures in the &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; line experience: the detents, or &amp;quot;click points&amp;quot;, on the heavily-ratcheted outward motion of his hips (which also form the hips of his torso mode) are few in number and very far apart. As a result, Prime&#039;s legs have great difficulty assuming the natural &amp;quot;A-stance&amp;quot; formation that the angled design of his foot sculpt seems to have been meant to accommodate. Likewise, when forming the torso of Ultra Prime, the interactions of the knee-lock mechanism and the hip detents almost always force Ultra Prime&#039;s legs into either an awkwardly knock-kneed arrangement or an equally awkward, and often unstable, bow-legged posture (as seen in the image to the right) that prevents Ultra Prime from standing flat-footed. Unlike Motormaster, this version of Optimus was the only one to not receive the improved hip ratchets implemented in its future releases in some shape or form by Hasbro, though they would be used for the Battle Core redeco later in the line. If one wishes, the improved hip ratchets from a relevant release can be used to replace Prime&#039;s first edition ratchets to effectively fix him.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Being a &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Voyager, Prime is naturally capable of transforming into a torso mode to combine with any 4 Deluxe Class &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;-style toys, though his packaging call-out has him form Ultra Prime by combining him with Deluxe Class [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Generations|Skydive]] and [[Alpha Bravo]] as the arms, and with [[Fireflight (G1)#Generations|Firefly]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)#Generations|Decepticon Drag Strip]] as the legs. He can combine with [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Mirage]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Generations|Prowl]], and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ironhide]] if one wishes to have an IDW-accurate Optimus Maximus.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, Optimus Prime is also the weakest link of the gestalt combination, due to a number of design failures attributed to his torso mode. The square holes-and-tabs used to secure the arms together when in torso mode are too weak to remain locked in place (though a very small amount of copies can secure the arm well), and are prone to falling out of position should an attached arm be moved. The torso mode&#039;s skirt plate is also attached to the stomach rather than the pelvis, rendering the waist swivel nearly worthless due to the skirt obstructing articulation.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Though Optimus&#039;s wave was scheduled for a first quarter 2015 release, it arrived on U.S. store shelves in late 2014.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus comes packaged with a collector&#039;s card featuring art from the initial release of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile game. The mold would be retooled several times, resulting in [[Motormaster (G1)#Combiner Wars|Motormaster]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CWBC|Battle Core Optimus Prime]], and [[Toxitron (G1)#Combiner_Wars|Wrecker Toxitron]]. The toy also served as a model for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Forged to Fight|Forged to Fight]]&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Transformers: Forged to Fight|Nemesis Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{CWOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:CWVoyagerBattleCoreOptimusPrime.jpg||upright=2.2|thumb|A white Optimus that &#039;&#039;isn&#039;t&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]]?! What is this madness?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Battle Core Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;3 of 5: [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two blasters (combine into large rifle)&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Battle Core Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is a white redeco and slight retool of the previous &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Optimus figure. According to the Hasbro panel at [[BotCon 2015]], his new head is based on Star Convoy (see above).&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure features newly redesigned hip ratchets to make both robot and combiner mode stable, which were also installed in both TakaraTomy&#039;s [[Motormaster (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Motormaster]], [[Grand Scourge#Toys|Grand Scourge]], and a revision wave of Hasbro&#039;s Motormaster. The pegs that Legends Class Rodimus (or Blackjack) attach to have also been slightly modified to provide a tighter fit, making the latter toy much less prone to falling out.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Battle Core Optimus Prime can combine with any Deluxe Class toys with the &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;-styled joint—but, of course, he is intended to be combined with [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Mirage]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Generations|Prowl]], and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ironhide]] to form [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Generations|Optimus Maximus]]. He can also combine with &#039;&#039;Unite Warriors&#039;&#039; [[Streetwise (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Streetwise]], [[Groove (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Groove]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Prowl]], and &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; [[Rook (CW)#Generations|Rook]] to form White Convoy Grand Prime, as seen in the [[God Neptune comic 2|&#039;&#039;Generations Selects&#039;&#039; Special Comic promoting God Neptune]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Battle Core Optimus Prime comes packaged with a collector&#039;s card based on his packaging art. the prototype printed on the back of the box &amp;amp; the stock photos, and the CG model in the instructions had him possessing a single tampographed/stickered symbol on his left arm.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He and the last three waves of &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up in the U.S. at TJ Maxx at reduced prices.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a part of the third and fourth wave promotion in Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s and [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Battle Core Optimus Prime was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://news.tfw2005.com/2015/08/28/transformers-combiner-wars-sticker-sheet-for-wave-3-and-4-figures-300471 Protectobot and Optimus Maximus sticker promotion on TFW2005]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] into [[White Gallant Convoy]] in the &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWBCOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Battle Core Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{CWOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|TFSS}}{{anchor|DoublePretender}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TFSS-5.0-Double-Pretender-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The [[Trukk not munky|debate wars]] are over.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Double Pretender Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (TFSS 5.0, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Pretender Shell, Pretender Shell Gun, Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Double Pretender Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class [[Swerve (G1)#Thrilling 30|Swerve]], with a new head and [[#LaserOptimusPrime|a &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;-inspired]] deco for his pickup truck mode. He reuses the blasters from his [[#Thrilling 30|&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Legends Class and Deluxe Class Orion Pax figures]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:He also comes with [[Hi-Q#Combiner Wars|Hi-Q]] (a redeco of &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; [[Sky High (Micromaster)#Generations|Flanker]]) and a Pretender shell redecoed from [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]]&#039;s, decorated after the original unreleased grey-and-red gorilla shell.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was only available through [[Fun Publications]]&#039; [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|Subscription Service 5.0]] and shipped together with [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#TFSS|Double Pretender Megatron]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Cyber Series&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, not an upsized KO.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cyber Battalion, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]&#039;&#039; Cyber Battalion figures, Optimus Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure and transforms from a truck (which is based on the &#039;&#039;Generations Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Legends Class Optimus Prime figure) into a robot in just 7 simple steps. The figure&#039;s transformation engineering had taken cues from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|&#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Legends Class Optimus Prime]] figure, while it still retains the same ol&#039; articulation.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As with other earlier Cyber Series figures, Optimus Prime had a rather strange release cycle. At first, he only retailed exclusively in Asia and Latin America, with the closest to a U.S. release being in limited quantities from online retailer BigBadToyStore.com. He did, however, end up being available in the Universal Studios Theme Park, and also later as a Walgreens exclusive.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Generations-Cyber-Commander-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Trukk with Munky arms.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cyber Commander, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This roughly 11-inch leader-sized figure of Optimus Prime transforms from a robot to trailer/truck combination and back, with the transformation taking cues from both the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|&#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Legends Class]] and [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Legion Class|the &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Legion Class]] toys. Surprisingly, he does have a reasonable amount of articulation, including a balljointed head and hinged joints for his arms, shoulders and legs, plus lateral hinges for his feet. His head includes [[light-piping]] and, unlike other Cyber Series toys, his truck windows have &#039;&#039;actual&#039;&#039; transparent plastic rather than just being merely painted.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cyber-Commander-Optimus-Prime-redeco.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Trukk with Munky arms but slightly more G1.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cyber Commander, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:A redeco of the Cyber Commander toy above, this Prime features grey plastic replacing the original blue, some deco differences on the arms, body &amp;amp; legs. He also features a flame tampograph on the sides of his vehicle front. He comes in an altered packaging that replaces the first version&#039;s painted [[prototype]] [[stock photography|stock photos]] with CG renders depicting the new deco, and also features a new Hasbro product code number, thus making him officially a separate product rather than a drastic running change [[variant]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Interestingly, the side profile of the cab transitions from red to blue with a flame-like design, obviously nodding towards his movieverse counterpart.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|HeroesAndVillains}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Heroes-and-Villains-Optimus-Prime-Megatron-2-pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime / Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Heroes &amp;amp; Villains, 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
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:In 2021, the &#039;&#039;Cyber Series&#039;&#039; Batallion Optimus Prime and [[Megatron_(G1)/Generations_toys#Cyber_Series|Megatron]] figure were reissued as a 2-pack exclusive to Amazon.com.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;See also:&#039;&#039; [[#Thrilling30PlatinumEdition]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|YOTG2015}}{{anchor|YearOfTheGoatOP}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-YOTG-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&#039;&#039;Don&#039;t bother asking for explanations&#039;&#039; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &#039;&#039;She&#039;ll just tell you that she came&#039;&#039; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &#039;&#039;In the year of the &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;cat&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; goat&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Year of the Goat Edition&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Laser cannon&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;saber weapon&amp;quot;, missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released to celebrate the Year of the Goat, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Year of the Goat&amp;quot; Optimus Prime is a redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Laser Optimus Prime]], featuring the same discs lacking the G2 Autobot logo found on the &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; [[Scourge (RID)#Toys|Scourge]] version of the mold, but otherwise keeping all the electronics from the original release. Like Year of the Goat Soundwave, Year of the Goat Optimus Prime features an awkward mix of orange, black, clear pink (in some parts including missiles, the discs, and even the pump!), some clear blue (the missile&#039;s tips), translucent plastic, and some hint of chrome silver (mostly his trailer parts, which happens to give the trailer somewhat of a resemblance to that of the aforementioned Scourge).&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-OsS-OsF-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Meanwhile, in an alternate universe, the arms are his weak points for Megatron.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Smokestacks/Laser Gun, energy unit/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;, this Optimus Prime is yet another redeco of the &#039;&#039;[[#Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Voyager toy. Rather than the [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] colors like the &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; 2-pack figure, the toy&#039;s deco is very similar to the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; release, with some changes and omissions: his blue plastic is a dark metallic sheen, his knee&#039;s yellow detailing was removed, his small Autobot symbol tampograph was placed on his right shoulder, and his larger one is placed on his energy unit. His side door/arm kibble is left unpainted. According to [[Mark Weber]], this was meant to represent his abdominal area being torn in the movie&#039;s battle. (Yeah, we have no idea how it works, since the &amp;quot;battle damage&amp;quot; parts end up on his &#039;&#039;arms&#039;&#039; in robot mode.)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Both his robot and vehicle mode [[stock photography|stock photos]] depict him slightly mistransformed.&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime was only available as part of a 2-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Platinum Edition|Megatron]], named &amp;quot;One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall&amp;quot; after Optimus Prime&#039;s famous line in the movie. In the United States and Canada, this set was officially released as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive. It was also available in several of Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets (namely the Philippines and Singapore; it&#039;s currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Australia, it was sold at Myer stores, whereas in the United Kingdom, it was both sold at [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] stores and available via Tesco&#039;s website (but never found in stores). Surprisingly, it was (and still is) a common find in Brazilian online stores.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/PlatinumOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039; One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-YotR-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Also known as &amp;quot;Hybrid Style Convoy Hasbro Edition&amp;quot;, but more expensive.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Year of the Rooster Edition &#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand&lt;br /&gt;
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:In an &#039;&#039;unexpected&#039;&#039; turn of events, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is an &#039;&#039;unchanged&#039;&#039; release of &#039;&#039;[[Hybrid Style]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Hybrid Style|Convoy]], making it the very first Hasbro release of the figure. He retains all of the original figure&#039;s accessories, and the die-cast construction.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Ironically, despite being a rerelease of a small yet complex adult collectible, the figure is marked as &amp;quot;for ages 8 and up&amp;quot;. Hope you didn&#039;t lose the small parts here.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The set was first released as an exclusive in Taipei Movie &amp;amp; Toy Convention 2016 in limited quantities; and later through [[Walmart]]&#039;s Canadian website. In late March 2019, the figure finally saw distribution in the US as a BigBadToyStore exclusive.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Titans Return Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=2|An Optimus Prime... &#039;&#039;retooled from an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]?&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WHAT IS THIS MADNESS?&#039;&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Apex &amp;amp; Powermaster Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two blasters, two shoulder cannons, [[Hi-Q#Generations|Apex]] Titan Master&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist), [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:A heavy retool of &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Generations|Ultra Magnus]], this Optimus Prime is based on the Powermaster Optimus Prime toy from 1988. Despite this, Hi-Q (now renamed &#039;Autobot Apex&#039;, presumably for trademark reasons) doesn&#039;t form the engine on Prime&#039;s chest; instead, he transforms into a de-faceplated version of the original Powermaster Optimus Prime cab robot head, over which a helmet slides during transformation to complete the Powermaster Prime look. In all three of Optimus Prime&#039;s modes are various pegs and seats with which Titan Master figures can interact. Like other Leader Class figures, his base mode can connect to other &#039;&#039;Titan Returns&#039;&#039; figures with base modes.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Most notably in terms of new tooling, the panels on the undersides of Powermaster Optimus Prime&#039;s forearms feature slots under the fists, which allow the guns to tab in and be held much more stably than with Ultra Magnus. And due to the amount of empty space in the cab area in vehicle mode, Powermaster Prime can fully transform without the need to remove his head.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Powermaster Optimus Prime also comes with a collector&#039;s card based on his packaging art.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus comes with the same rifles as &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus&#039;&#039; which have the undocumented feature of combining into a huge multi-barreled rifle. His instructions show that one of the two Titan Master seat guns can peg onto the top of his chest plate in base mode, but are unclear on exactly &#039;&#039;how&#039;&#039;. The tab on the chest plate plugs into the hole where the Titan Master&#039;s feet peg in. However, in doing so the Titan Master will no longer fit. Due to the extra panels that were added to the legs, Optimus can not stand totally flat on both feet. Fortunately, this doesn&#039;t have any serious effect on the toy&#039;s stability due to the size of the feet. His gray plastic has a particularly warm tint compared to the original, likely the result of referencing a [[Photodegradation|yellowed]] specimen of the original Powermaster figure (such as the one on [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#PMOP|this very page]]). Optimus&#039; Autobot symbols are also in two different styles.  The ones on the shoulders are of the Movie variety, while the trailer features a traditional &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039;-styled insignia.&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Fortress Maximus]]&#039;s instructions depict him as part of the [[Cybertron City (TR)|Cybertron City]] combination. Meanwhile, the &amp;quot;Siege on Cybertron&amp;quot; instructions show him as a part of the [[Nemesis Command]] combination, albeit mislabeled as [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Autobot Blaster]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was further retooled as &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]&#039;&#039; [[Ginrai (human)#Legends|Super Ginrai]], which was redecoed into Siege On Cybertron [[Ginrai (robot)#Titans Return|Magnus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/TRPMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Powermaster Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An Optimus Prime that turns into a &#039;&#039;jet&#039;&#039;? AND HE&#039;S A DECEPTICON? &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;THE MADNESS IS SPREADING!&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Diac &amp;amp; Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword, Double-barreled rifle, [[Diac#Generations|Diac]] Titan Master&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:This Optimus Prime is a Voyager-sized Triple Changer mold, which transforms from robot to [[Octane (G1)|Octane]]-ish tanker truck to plane. His robot mode is heavily based on &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]], whilst the deco appears to draw from Star Convoy. His Titan Master partner [[Diac#Toys|Diac]] transforms into his head (but any Titan Master figure is compatible). Like all &#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; Voyager class figures, he has built-in mechanisms to &amp;quot;bulk up&amp;quot; his noggin. In his case, these are spring-loaded pylons. His robot mode also features fake truck windows.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This iteration of the mold and its redecoes exhibit a minor design flaw: there are two tabs on the plane mode&#039;s wings that prevent the truck mode&#039;s trailer from fully closing at the rear. Ostensibly, this can be rectified by setting the wings slightly askew so they can properly flatten against each other. However, this leads to some holes on each wing not being lined up with some corresponding pegs on the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The stock photo is slightly mistransformed: the wings in jet mode should sit further forward to better resemble a real commercial jet. The packaging art and instructions show the correct orientation. This error is present in photography for all reuses of this variant of this mold.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was redecoed into &#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; [[Scourge (RID)#Voyager|Black Convoy]] and &#039;&#039;Street Fighter X Transformers&#039;&#039; [[Ryu#Toys|Ryu]], and retooled into [[Octane#Titans Return|Octone]]. Beginning with this wave, Hasbro changed the standard packaging design for &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Voyagers from &amp;quot;Autobot&amp;quot; style to &amp;quot;Decepticon&amp;quot; style regardless of character faction.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold would&#039;ve been redecoed as &amp;quot;Action Master&amp;quot; Optimus Prime with a redecoed Infinitus Titan Master for the BotCon 2017 &amp;quot;Action on Hydrus Four&amp;quot; set that never came to be.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Chaos-on-Velocitron-Laser-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An Optimus Prime with a picture of him burning down forests!? &amp;lt;big&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;THIS IS MADLY OUTRAGEOU...&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/big&amp;gt;[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|no wait.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Chaos on Velocitron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Giftset, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Laser Rod (weapon)|Sword]], Double-barreled rifle, [[Refractor#Generations|Refractor]] Titan Master&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released under the name &amp;quot;Laser Prime&amp;quot;, this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the above Voyager Class figure, with its deco based on [[#Laser Optimus Prime|his &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy]]...and yes, the tanker&#039;s sticker is still him burning down forests. Unfortunately, the enormous stickers are usually poorly applied, resulting in peeling, trapped air bubbles, and misaligned placement.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Refractor and Laser Prime were only available in a box set named &amp;quot;Chaos on Velocitron&amp;quot; that includes [[Dynamus#Generations|Dynamus]] and [[Quickswitch#Titans_Return|Quickswitch]], [[Parsec#Generations|Parsec]] and [[Nautica (G1)#Titans_Return|Autobot Nautica]], [[Fastlane#Titans_Return|Fastclash]], and a [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#TRCOV|Rodimus Prime]] Titan Master head. The set was officially announced by Hasbro to be a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] [[exclusive]], and was sold at stores in the United States, Canada, and Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets (such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong). Despite this, it later became available via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in the United States (but not in Canada) as well, actually sold by Amazon directly (as compared to a third-party seller).&lt;br /&gt;
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===Primitive Skateboarding Promotion===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Generations-TR-Primitive-Skateboarding-Powermaster-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A black Optimus that isn&#039;t [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|evil]]? And he has &#039;&#039;blue&#039;&#039; windows?! &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;THIS IS TOO MADDENING! GAHHHHHH!&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime &amp;amp; Shreddicus Maximus&#039;&#039;&#039; (Primitive Skateboarding exclusive Leader Class, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two blasters, two shoulder cannons, &#039;[[Shreddicus Maximus]]&#039; Titan Master, Skateboard, 3-piece ramp/railgun&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Robby Musso]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of a collaboration between Transformers and [https://primitiveskate.com/ Primitive Skateboarding], this figure is a black repaint of the &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Powermaster Optimus Prime, with the deco somewhat resembling [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#NucleonQuest|Nucleon Quest Super Convoy]], but with some gold trims and Primitive Skateboarding markings partially designed by Primitive Skateboard founder [https://hypebeast.com/tags/paul-rodriguez Paul Rodriguez]. He also comes with a new hoverboard accessory (resembling the one [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] used in &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;), which Shreddicus Maximus (or any other Titan/Prime Master) can attach to. This board is designed to attach to the included three-piece skating ramp &amp;amp; rail assembly, which can be folded up and rebuilt into a railgun (get it?) that other figures can wield.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus &amp;amp; Shreddicus were initially [[exclusive]] to [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2017, where they sold out. A small portion of the run had been held for future sales: [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] put the set up for sale for about five minutes on [[August 14]] before selling out. The remainder was available at [[HasCon 2017]]&#039;s exclusives booth, but again they burned through the stock very quickly.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Alt-Modes&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Alt-Modes OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alt-Modes, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Collection&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1, 2, 3&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Alt-Modes]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a truck when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in all three cases of the first series.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was redecoed into &#039;&#039;Alt-Modes&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alt-Modes|Nemesis Prime]] and retooled into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Alt-Modes-toy Silver-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Silver Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alt-Modes, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Collection&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the second series of &#039;&#039;Alt-Modes&#039;&#039;, &amp;quot;Silver Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is, somewhat obviously, a silver redeco of the previous toy, referencing his &amp;quot;heat-resistant alloy&amp;quot; body from &amp;quot;[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|HasbroMP10}}&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;See also:&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Hasbro-Generations-MP10.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Another Hasbro release of the [[#MP10|MP-10 mold]], which is &#039;&#039;basically a reissue&#039;&#039; of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line&#039;s &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime]], but with the Japanese release&#039;s ID number. Surprisingly he is NOT mistransformed on the initial official photography... until secondary stock photos had the vehicle mode &#039;&#039;slightly&#039;&#039; mistransformed. Unlike the original Hasbro version, this version features silver paint on the interior of the trailer. This version also removes the red paint on the die cast hinge piece in his body and replaces it with blue paint. Sadly, this figure doesn&#039;t come with the Key to Vector Sigma. Due to compact packaging, the trailer is prone to scuffing.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure debuted as a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2017 exclusive in the U.S., then as a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive in the United States and Canada.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Generations-PotP-Leader-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Signs of steroid abuse include aggression, acne and... smokestacks?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Evolution Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;PP-09&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[May 25]], 2018&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: trailer/evolution armor, ion-blaster (formed by two blasters), [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix of Leadership]] frame, Matrix of Leadership core&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mark Maher]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Evolution Optimus Prime&amp;quot; transforms from a truck with a trailer into a robot and back. The truck cab transforms into his &amp;quot;Orion Pax&amp;quot; form based on his appearance in the Generation 1 episode &amp;quot;[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]&amp;quot;, and he is able to form the core of Optimus Prime&#039;s robot mode. His trailer forms Prime&#039;s entire body, sharing a noticeable amount of details with MP-10 mold, most notably an almost identical head sculpt. He is the first non-&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; G1 Optimus Prime figure to include removable [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix of Leadership]] accessory, which is stored in his chest in the &#039;Evolved&#039; form. The center of his Matrix of Leadership can be replaced with any [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]]. His [[ion blaster]] can be split into two weapons for Orion Pax to use, while also store on Optimus Prime&#039;s back via visible [[5 mm post]]s of Orion Pax&#039;s hands, though this is undocumented in the instructions. The Takara version of the mold lacks the production numbers located at his right shins. Depending on the individual copy, Optimus Prime is prone to having a number of quality control issues: ranging from two left/right arms and/or legs/feet on the evolution armor, to lacking stickers on the trailer pieces. On the other hand, the trailer can also be towed by any other figure with a compatible hitch.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Though designated for a first quarter 2018 release, Optimus&#039;s wave reached U.S. store shelves in December 2017.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was [[retool]]ed into &#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Power of the Primes|Nemesis Prime]] and later into &#039;&#039;Selects&#039;&#039; [[#Generations Selects|Star Convoy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Siege&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:War-For-Cybertron-Siege-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;I traded my smokestacks for those kickin&#039; roof lights!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-S11&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;SG-06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[February 23]], [[2019]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hidden message code&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;IACON&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;W-M3 RF Ion Blaster&amp;quot; (combines to form &amp;quot;Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Gray]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class figures, Optimus Prime transforms from robot to [[For safety reasons|short-smokestacked]] Cybertronian armored truck and back. For an inexpensive mass-retail release, Optimus&#039;s robot mode is very accurate to his design from the original cartoon (albeit with added details) and also features excellent poseability on par with a &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; toy, resulting in a version of the character that gives collectors lots of bang for their buck. He includes two weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]—the &amp;quot;W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield,&amp;quot; which is an axe that transforms into a shield, and the &amp;quot;W-M3 RF [[Ion blaster|Ion Blaster]].&amp;quot; Both weapons can combine to form the &amp;quot;Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster.&amp;quot; An argument could be made that being able to flip around Optimus&#039;s underarm kibble to form underslung gatling guns is an undocumented gimmick. Optimus Prime also features &amp;quot;battle damage&amp;quot; paint applications on several parts of his body, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate &amp;quot;Fire Blasts&amp;quot; from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In vehicle mode, opening the figure&#039;s windows shows the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Matrix of Leadership]] molded into the plastic behind the windows. Due to the transformation, the Matrix doesn&#039;t end up in the chest in robot mode. Despite being a Voyager-scale figure, the truck mode is considerably small, in scale with a Legends-sized figure. Whether through coincidence or design, it&#039;s possible to fit a &#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; Matrix core (and by extension, a [[Prime Master]] or [[Titan Master]]) in his chest.&lt;br /&gt;
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:An additional, undocumented but confirmed third &amp;quot;hover truck&amp;quot; mode exists, which is achieved by folding all of his wheels under his vehicle mode. While the back wheels don&#039;t lock in anywhere, the two front wheels actually have small tabs that plug into slots on the back of the wheel sections that aren&#039;t used for either of his other modes.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.toyboxsoapbox.com/2018/11/13/transformers-siege-voyager-optimus-prime-review/ &amp;quot;At some convention somewhere one Hasbro rep let slip that Siege Optimus Prime also had a hidden hover truck mode.&amp;quot;] on Toybox Soapbox&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:There is a message written in [[Cybertronian language|Cybertronian letters]] on Optimus Prime&#039;s box art, which reads &amp;quot;LIGHT THE DARKEST HOUR.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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:While Optimus greatly resembles the inner robot of &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]], he is actually a completely different mold and therefore not compatible with the [[Magnus Armor]]. This mold was later used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Nemesis Prime]]. A large number of parts of this figure were reused for the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime figure released in 2020. Due to this, the trailer packaged with the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; figure is fully compatible with the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; figure&#039;s truck mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Depending on the figure&#039;s individual quality control, the truck&#039;s roof may not sit securely flush in vehicle mode, notably on the rear right side.&lt;br /&gt;
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:While Hasbro and TakaraTomy&#039;s releases of the toy are almost identical, the battle damage paint apps on the latter&#039;s shoulders and legs are slightly altered in size.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{citesocial|quote=シージのオプティマス。 右が海外版、左が日本版で後ろが海外前が日本版。 汚れのタンポ印刷も違うバリエーションなのかねぇ(´･ω･`) #TFTOYの面白さを伝え隊 https://t.co/g3lMOROVdO|link=https://twitter.com/Alfes2010/status/1099375629361795072|name=Alfes2010|site=Twitter|year=2019|month=02|day=23|(defunct=)}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Though designated for release in the first quarter of 2019, Optimus&#039;s wave reached U.S. store shelves in late 2018.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:WFC-Siege-WFC-S40-Leader-Class-Galaxy-Upgrade-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|&amp;quot;Rooflights? Pah! Check &#039;&#039;this&#039;&#039; out!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-S40&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;SG-37&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[November 23]], 2019&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hidden message code&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;CONVOY&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 5 &amp;quot;JF-50 Twinblast [[Super Mode|Galaxy Pack]]&amp;quot; armor pieces, 2 &amp;quot;W-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;JF-15 Gravity Force Laser,&amp;quot; 2 front wheels/armguards&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the second wave &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Leader Class figures, &amp;quot;Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is an extensive retool of the same line&#039;s [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]], taking heavy design cues from [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|&#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime]] (the Japanese series name being &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Force&#039;&#039;,&amp;quot; which is referenced in the name). He transforms into a heavily armed fire truck like the &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; figure, but with a Cybertronian aesthetic. The two &amp;quot;W-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers&amp;quot; are unpainted blasters from &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Ultra Magnus, and as such, mirror the detailing placed just behind &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]]&#039;s cab. Their hexagonal tips resembling &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime&#039;s Super Mode leg cannons were likely a foresight for this retooling, but are molded in black rather than grey likely due to [[gang-molding]]. Optimus Prime also features &amp;quot;battle damage&amp;quot; paint applications on several parts of his body, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate &amp;quot;Fire Blasts&amp;quot; from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The core figure&#039;s robot mode is inspired by Prime&#039;s Generation 1 look, but with [[Kibble|vehicle mode details]] and coloration (including yellow eyes) based on the cab of his &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; counterpart. As with the original &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; figure, the barrel of the truck&#039;s left cannon can be detached and wielded by Prime as a rifle called the &amp;quot;JF-15 Gravity Force Laser.&amp;quot; The sides of the bumper in truck mode can detach and form arm cannons based on his &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; counterpart&#039;s forearms. All five weapons are compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. Because of the nature of the mold, additional shoulder pads [[Kibble#&amp;quot;Faux-parts&amp;quot;|resembling halves of his truck cab]] were included to complete the Super Mode&#039;s resemblance to the template. The vehicle mode&#039;s cannons can be underslung and handheld similarly to the &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; figure thanks to the sliding pegs, but lack the original&#039;s gimmicks. Unlike Ultra Magnus, Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime also features flip-out support struts on the leg armor to compensate for the back&#039;s weight. While they&#039;re hardly needed since the armor&#039;s bulk is heavy enough to support the weight, the pieces also prevent the leg armor from standing flat when folded in.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unlike the above Voyager Class figure, this Prime is fully compatible with the [[Magnus Armor]], as is Ultra Magnus with Optimus&#039;s Super Mode gear. Also, whether intentional or not, the figure scales almost perfectly with other figures from the original Cybertron line.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The box art of his vehicle modes is [[Stock photography#Problems with stock photos|mistransformed]] as a result of using CGI renders; the two shoulder pieces are shown being left on, which is genuinely impossible and in fact appear to be clipped through each other. They are instead stored inside the leg armor, which forms the back end of the trailer. Strangely, the clear blue plastic used for the cab has light bars molded in, but they are painted over in red. Presumably, this is to make the inner robot appear more like G1 Optimus but results in a less accurate vehicle mode compared to the &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; design. Additionally, there are existing stock photos of the figure without the wingpack and the smaller robot head flipped out.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-35th-Voyager-Classic-Animation-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I&#039;m the one you want...Wait a minute.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Classic Animation Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-S65&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;W-M3 RF Ion Blaster&amp;quot; (combines to form &amp;quot;Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Specially branded for the 35th anniversary of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; brand, &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Classic Animation Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is a redeco of the Voyager Class figure above, featuring a cel-shaded paint pattern that evokes his appearance in the cartoon (though the physical result is more like that of [[Transformers: Devastation|&#039;&#039;Devastation&#039;&#039;]]). In addition, the grey plastics and paint operations are now replaced with white, and the tire rims&#039; paint is omitted.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Alongside fellow cel-shaded figure [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#S66|Megatron]] and the other &amp;quot;35th Anniversary&amp;quot; figures, Optimus was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada, and among the first figures that debuted a new, &amp;quot;worldwide&amp;quot; [[multilingual packaging]] design that merged the languages typically found on European packaging with those found on American packaging. In a bit of a snafu, though, all the English texts on his packaging are simply repeated four times, instead of being translated into French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese, or omitted in case two or more translations would be identical to each other (or to the English version).&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Collaborative&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Collaborative-MP10G-Ghostbusters-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|400px|Where [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|he]] at?]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[July 19]], [[2019]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: trailer, [[Roller (G1)|Roller]], blaster, [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], [[Proton pack]], hose, ghost trap module, [[Slimer]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]&#039;&#039; Ghostbusters x Transformers &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition (whew!) is a [[Ghostbusters]]-themed redeco of the MP-10 Convoy/Optimus Prime mold.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime is now decoed in white, dark gray and red, with a Ghostbusters &amp;quot;no ghosts&amp;quot; logo on his right shoulder in addition to the Autobot logo on his left. The trailer is decoed similarly, with Ecto-1 style details adorning the sides, as well as green ghost splatter. Optimus&#039;s vehicle mode bumper includes an &amp;quot;ECTO-35&amp;quot; plate, which can be seen through his chest in robot mode, referencing the 35th Anniversary of both the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;Ghostbusters&#039;&#039; franchises.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He includes all his accessories, aside from [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] and his axe, gaining a number of additional ones consistent with the theme. The trailer opens out into the &amp;quot;Ecto-Base,&amp;quot; or can be stood upright as the &amp;quot;Ecto Maintenance Dock.&amp;quot; A snap-on cover can be applied to Roller to turn him into a ghost trap, a painted opaque version of the [[Slimer]] figure included with Ectotron, and a &amp;quot;roof-rack accessory&amp;quot; using the same mold as [[Ectotron]]&#039;s that pegs into the roof of the trailer. This final item converts into a proton pack for robot mode, pegging into the hole in his back, and a hose connects his ion blaster to the proton pack to serve as a particle thrower. In addition, the figure&#039;s packaging is shaped like a proton pack, complete with clips to enable the buyer to strap it to their back.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Ectotron can &#039;&#039;sort of&#039;&#039; fit into Prime&#039;s trailer, but this requires the former&#039;s equipment rack to be removed from the roof, and clearance within the trailer prevents the trailer&#039;s rear tailgate from closing.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Ecto-35 Edition Optimus Prime debuted as an exclusive at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] in 2019, with additional availability at Fan Expo Canada and the [[Hasbro Pulse]] online store.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://reflector.tfw2005.com/transformers-toys/crossovers/ghostbusters-transformers/optimus-prime-mp-10g-ecto-35/ Collaborative MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition at Reflector@TFW2005]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:VNR-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{bp-a1|VNR Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2023)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy Release Date&#039;&#039;: [[December]] [[2024]]&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, [[Matrix of Leadership#Volvo|Matrix of Leadership]], trailer, artillery robot, ramp/shield, trailer hitch&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro)}}&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;fanstream&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[[June 20]], [[2023]]&#039;s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLY0uamTKM Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]], and [[Rich Pellegrino]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;VNR Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is a redeco of the earlier [[#Holiday Optimus Prime|Holiday Optimus Prime]] figure, this time in traditional Optimus Prime colors. This release sees the circuitous path of the aborted [[Amazon]] &#039;&#039;Collaborative&#039;&#039; toy&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;See the extensive research in the [[#Holiday Optimus Prime|Holiday Optimus Prime]] entry for details.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; come full circle, here branded on his internal packaging under the name &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;Collaborative&#039;&#039; Volvo Trucks × Transformers Optimus Prime.&amp;quot; He converts in 37 steps into an (at last explicable) licensed {{w|Volvo VN|Volvo VNR 300}}. He includes the ion cannon, Matrix, and [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|&#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; trailer]] of the Holiday release, naturally done up in more orthodox livery. Caution for those attempting to use the Centurion Drone Ion blaster and Energon Ax accessories, the peg handles are NOT compatible owing to their wider diameter and none poseable fist of the mold. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Depending on how you pose the figure, the mold tends to be front &amp;quot;heavy&amp;quot; when posed at your standard &amp;quot;stand up straight&amp;quot; form without any dynamic spread the legs style. This is due to how the front feet cannot be extended forward due to a single hinge attaching the joint to the inner &amp;quot;truck cab&amp;quot; being static. This concentrates the center of gravity way behind, parallel to what forms the cab&#039;s windshield when it should be adjacent to what makes the cab&#039;s front wheels.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This figure was made available exclusively at [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the United States, and was available at general retail in Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets- which stocked the figure months before it was officially acknowledged by Hasbro themselves.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Generations Selects&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Star-Convoy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|&amp;quot;The Hate Plague is back?&amp;quot; (jams the Matrix on the gun)]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Star Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[September 28]], 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;TT-GS01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Star Trailer]]/evolution armor, ion-blaster (formed by two blasters), [[Silver Matrix]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039; Star Convoy is a retool of the [[#Power of the Primes|&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; Leader Class mold]], featuring new lower legs, head, upper shoulders, and waist parts for both the armor and inner robot, and a new torso for the latter. The Optimus Prime inner robot is remolded to resemble his Generation 1 toy, complete with toy-accurate yellow eyes. Most of the armor&#039;s grey parts (especially the evolution armor&#039;s arms) are now remolded in red plastic to be more accurate to Star Convoy&#039;s character model, though there are a few sacrifices leaving some of the red patches on the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Matrix of Leadership is now replaced with the &amp;quot;Silver Matrix&amp;quot; that is a singular piece of plastic dipped in chrome. As such, it does not accommodate Prime Masters/Matrices/Enigmas. The Matrix can be held by 5 mm fist holes and can combine with the guns to form a &amp;quot;Big Bang Cannon&amp;quot;. Unlike the original versions of the mold, Star Convoy&#039;s stickers, intended to be applied to his trailer, come on a sheet instead of being factory-applied.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The star-shaped piece that clips into Star Convoy&#039;s chest is new to this version of the mold. Because it pegs into a small hole between the tops of the doors to Star Convoy&#039;s chest compartment, it introduces an additional step to access the matrix chamber. The red connector which attaches the star to the figure is misassembled, and flipped from its proper orientation. Due to this, the star is prone to not attaching securely to the chest and can easily pop out without much effort. A fix&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-selects-star-convoy-super-megatron-snaptrap-figures.1172403/page-113#post-17312785 Guide to rearranging the chest star for improved stability] in the TFW2005 thread for &#039;&#039;Selects&#039;&#039; Star Convoy&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; utilized by some to address the issue involves popping out the star and connector, then flipping the connector around, before reattaching both parts to the figure. Care should be taken when handling the star and transforming Star Convoy to ensure it does not bump against other parts of the figure or experience undue stress. The stem of the star is particularly fragile and has been known to break without much force being applied to it.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Reminiscent of the fact that the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|&#039;&#039;Return of Convoy&#039;&#039; Star Convoy]] figure could transform into a battle station, a &amp;quot;Z Base Mode&amp;quot; resembling that original battle station mode was created for the character and introduced in the &#039;&#039;Selects&#039;&#039; [[Super Megatron comic 1|Special Comic promoting Super Megatron]]. This figure (and any of the &#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; Evolution Optimus Prime molds) is capable of being configured into this form. In reference to the fact that the original Star Convoy figure included a [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Micromaster version of Hot Rod]] to man the battle station, one can populate the Z Base Mode with the [[Firebolt (G1)#Titans Return|Firedrive]] or Rodimus Prime Titan Masters from [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Hot Rod&#039;s &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; figure]] and the &amp;quot;Chaos on Velocitron&amp;quot; box set respectively. As said Hot Rod Micromaster could also store in the original Star Convoy figure&#039;s chest, one can also re-enact this functionality by taking a Matrix frame from a &#039;&#039;[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]&#039;&#039; Leader Class figure and placing one of the aforementioned Titan Masters in it, then inserting the frame into Star Convoy&#039;s chest.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was released exclusively through [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and, thanks to brand unification, [[Hasbro Pulse]] and other online retailers in the United States and Canada. It is the first &#039;&#039;Selects&#039;&#039; figure to be developed by TakaraTomy.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Earthrise&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Leader-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2|thumb|That&#039;s the news everyone&#039;s waiting for!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2020/2024)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-E11&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;ER-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy name&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime with Trailer&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[April 25]], 2020&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#Generations|Ion Blaster]], shield/ramp, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Generations|Combat Deck]], artillery robot, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Matrix of Leadership]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]&#039;&#039; Leader Class toys, Optimus Prime is an &#039;&#039;extensive&#039;&#039; retooling of the [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|&#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Optimus mold]], now transforming into his classic cab-over Earth-truck mode. Interestingly, his rear wheels are borrowed from &#039;&#039;[[Studio Series]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS32|32]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS44|44 Optimus Prime]], and even has molded drilled-rotor brake discs, a surprising detail for a mainline &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; figure. While the vestigial knee flaps were meant to be flipped out while transforming him into truck mode, the flaps&#039; pegs and the elbow&#039;s rectangular holes have a slight occupying-the-same-space issue, which can result in the cab noticeably tilting frontward. If this problem persists, the flaps can be untransformed to straighten the cab properly.&lt;br /&gt;
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: His very cartoon-like robot mode has an opening chest compartment containing a removable [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Matrix of Leadership]] accessory; in an undocumented feature, the Matrix can accommodate &amp;quot;Fire Blast&amp;quot; effect parts and attach to similarly-sized posts. His new Ion Blaster rifle, now in its classic shape, is hinged to fold away the barrel for storage. His hands feature hinge joints in the knuckles, allowing for more expressive posing and proper holding of the included Matrix, with the grip coming from a [[5 mm post|5 mm semi-circle]] formed by the palm and thumb. As the front grill/wheel piece is connected with a c-clip, removing it from his back allows the waist to turn without being hindered.&lt;br /&gt;
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: For the first time for a (non-&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;) &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Optimus toy, this release comes with a trailer (sadly too small to store any concurrent car-mode toy larger than the [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|&#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; Cliffjumper]] mold when closed up) that converts into a combat deck/repair bay complete with an &amp;quot;artillery robot&amp;quot;. The trailer&#039;s inner walls are loaded with 5 mm post-holes for accessory storage. The main ramp is [[A.I.R. Lock System]] compatible, and its inner section is removable so it can be used as a shield, leaving a U-shaped partial ramp so any cars on the main deck can still roll out. The trailer&#039;s artillery robot has two 5 mm post-holes up front for Fire Blast effects or other accessories, and now features &#039;&#039;two&#039;&#039; claw-arms, sadly the gaps in the claws are not 5 mm compatible. The robot can be removed from the trailer at its base and attached to other toys as a giant accessory, notably a &amp;quot;jetpack&amp;quot;. (Coincidentally, the trailer&#039;s hitch post is at exactly the right height to let it rest inside the 5mm hole on [[Roller (G1)#Generations|&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Roller]].)&lt;br /&gt;
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: This figure can be augmented with the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;[[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]]&amp;quot;, which includes a non-converting long-barreled Ion Blaster, his expected Energon Axe, and [[Roller (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Roller]]. The Energon Axe is specifically molded to fit onto Optimus&#039;s &#039;&#039;right&#039;&#039; hand, with the peg sliding into the underside of the fist. Although it &#039;&#039;can&#039;&#039; fit on his left hand if slid through the top, this puts noticeable stress on the axe&#039;s peg due to the thumb sliding up against the housing. The set also comes with [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Sideswipe]]&#039;s jetpack, and while it is &#039;&#039;mainly&#039;&#039; designed for Sideswipe it can, of course, be used by Optimus, though due to a section of Optimus&#039; back being marginally wider than the space available, some force may be required to attach the jetpack fully. Whether by coincidence or not, the Energon Strikeshield from the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; figure can attach to his forearms if the hands are tucked away, via the tabs on its hinged handle.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Like all &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; toys, the inside of the back of Optimus&#039;s package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Optimus&#039; piece of the map contains the labeled location of a planet called &amp;quot;[[Micro|MICRON]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-WFC-ER-Prime-Comparison.jpg|300px|thumb|[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe .282008.29|Dodged another shot!]] (&#039;&#039;Stock image comparison&#039;&#039;)]]&lt;br /&gt;
:Confusingly, the figure had &#039;&#039;many&#039;&#039; color differences in different official promotional images. The original 3D renders depicted his colors completely show-accurate to the G1 cartoon (minus the blue codpiece, and with quite rare toy-accurate yellow eyes), the lack of striping on the forearms/side doors, and a fully blue artillery robot for the trailer, while the pre-release prototype seen in New York Comic Con 2019 and the secondary stock photos had his hands and elbows molded in grey, with artillery robot being cast in grey and silver plastic similar to the rest of the trailer. According to [[John Warden]], this was due to the limitations of the mold. Even later, Takara&#039;s stock photos showed the figure with blue elbows and a blue and silver artillery robot. The retail release of the figure ultimately, for the most part, went with colors showcased in Hasbro&#039;s physical toy stock photos, but with previously yellow eyes now more cartoon-accurate blue, and with his hands, codpiece, and the back piece of his head painted in metallic blue. Early renders also displayed the figure&#039;s inner shins as being molded in the same blue color as the rest of the legs, although the final figure presents them cast in gray and unpainted. The sample on the TakaraTomy stock photos also depict his trailer hitch as a single piece.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus Prime first saw release in Bangkok before its actual release date in March. Optimus also saw release with a retailer incentive gift box, coming with an additional large poster promoting the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|&#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; cartoon]] with various signatures from the showrunners and the characters, including [[Jake Foushee|Jake Tillman]], Prime&#039;s voice actor, and a die-cast logo pin.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The Optimus Prime robot mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy Selects&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (SG)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]]. The trailer, including its artillery robot and shield/ramp, was redecoed for the &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Nemesis Prime&#039;s]] Spoiler Pack and [[#Holiday Optimus Prime|Holiday Optimus Prime]] (see below). The Matrix accessory was reused or repainted extensively for other contemporary Matrix-bearers, such as &#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; Rodimus Prime, &#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; Galvatron, and &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; Hot Rod.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus Prime was reissued in mid-2024 with preorders listed on April of that year.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Generations-Amazon-Prime-Day-Alt-Universe-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Relive your traumatic childhood on Prime Day!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Alternate Universe Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;ER EX-17&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[February 20]], [[2021]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ion Blaster]], shield/ramp, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#AltUniverseOP|Combat Deck]], artillery robot, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Matrix of Leadership]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Alternate Universe Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is a grayscale redeco of the figure above with a new head that evokes the battle damage and his death in &#039;&#039;The Transformers: The Movie&#039;&#039;. The Matrix of Leadership is the same as the mass retail Leader, though the Ion Blaster is painted completely silver and his rear calves are painted. Another change is the number of lugnuts on the wheels of the trailer. The normal retail version has 10 lug nuts per wheel, while this release has none. He is packaged in a &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Selects]]&#039;&#039;-styled box that depicts Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod, and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] grieving during his death scene reflected on a window of his damaged truck mode.&lt;br /&gt;
:There are reported issues where the left chest piece is unable to tab in fully due to a deformed pin, leaving a small uneven gap visible in robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This is the only &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; toy to lack an ID number and map piece and isn&#039;t part of the Galactic Odyssey Collection.  Coincidentally, Hasbro ID number WFC-E28 is never used in the toyline within its range of E1 to E41, lending to the possibility that WFC-E28 was intended to be his.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Before the figure is officially revealed, a single known specimen of the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime erroneously uses the redeco&#039;s alternate head.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://tformers.com/earthrise-leader-optimus-prime-error-with-alternate-universe-head/37627/news.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Alternate Universe Optimus Prime was supposed to be released as an exclusive for Amazon Prime Day 2020, though the day was pushed back several months, making the toy release much earlier. The figure first saw release in some Malaysian hobby shops &#039;&#039;before&#039;&#039; it was fully revealed on Hasbro&#039;s June 26 [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First Friday]] stream. The figure was later released in Japan as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive as part of the 7th wave of TakaraTomy &#039;&#039;Selects&#039;&#039; toys.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Earthrise_Centurion_mini_OP.JPG|upright=0.5|thumb|Get me the smallest Optimus you have. No, that&#039;s too small.]] &lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deluxe Centurion Drone&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class with accessories pack, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-E33&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;ER EX-22&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[March 27]], 2021&lt;br /&gt;
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:A [[Slug figure|minuscule figurine]] of Optimus Prime, about 10 millimeters tall, is included in the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039;  Deluxe Centurion set, which is meant to complement the [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; Unicron]] figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Despite coming in a &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039;-style box, the set is only branded as part of the &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039;, and doesn&#039;t include a &#039;&#039;Selects&#039;&#039; lineup number, instead having an &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]&#039;&#039; ID number. [[TakaraTomy]] released this toy as part of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]&#039;&#039; in [[Japan]].&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;TT Twitter&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{citesocial|quote=＼フォロワー27 000人突破／ 新情報2つ目はアースライズシリーズ「センチュリオンドローン＆ウェポナイザー」発売決定しました！ 予約開始は少し先の予定ですが楽しみしてにお待ち下さい！ #トランスフォーマー #Transformers https://t.co/8DpFsjRCuP|link=https://twitter.com/TF_pr/status/1285098906422931456/|name=Transformers PR|site=Twitter|year=2020|month=07|day=20|(defunct=)}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-Trilogy-Voyager-Battle-3-Pack-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[:File:Optimusprime-g2.jpg|Well]] [[Jhiaxus (G2)|gee]], [[Enerax|axe]] [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|us!]]]] &lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle 3-Pack, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-11&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[February 20]], 2021&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;:  Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, [[Enerax#Toys|Enerax]] and [[Sheeldron#Toys|Sheeldron]] [[Battle Master]]s&lt;br /&gt;
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:Promoting the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; chapter of the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; cartoon]], this version of Optimus Prime is a trailer-less redeco of the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; Leader Class mold in darker colors more reminiscent of his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|G1 figure]]. He comes with Battle Masters Enerax and Sheeldron, translucent yellow redecoes of &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; [[Pteraxadon#Toys|Pteraxadon]] and &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; [[Soundbarrier#Toys|Soundbarrier]] respectively, without the effects parts. In terms of deco, Optimus&#039;s blue plastic/paint operations and the unpaintable gray joints are replaced with the same darker shade of blue (which also coincidentally resembles the erroneous deco used for most of TakaraTomy&#039;s stock photos of the mold), additional blue paint has been added to his legs, the molded detail in the center of his pelvis is painted yellow, the interiors of his opening chest windows are unpainted, the translucent plastic is tinted green, and the eyes are a non-metallic light blue.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The stock renders for both the robot and vehicle modes are inconsistent with the later stock photos: They reuse his deco from the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; renders, but with blue eyes, green windows, and battle-damage paint apps that are absent on the final toy. The forearms are depicted as stripeless in robot mode, while the rear hip piece and the thighs are differently colored in the truck mode render.&lt;br /&gt;
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:While Optimus Prime never appears in his &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; body in the cartoon, he was initially planned to for the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; chapters, the idea from which this toy is based. A cartoon CGI render of this &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime can be seen in the &#039;&#039;[[The Art and Making of Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As with other &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; figures, Optimus Prime was exclusive to Walmart in Canada and the United States.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:WFC-Netflix-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|400px|[[Obi-Wan Kenobi|&amp;quot;You were the Chosen One! It was said that you would destroy the Decepticons, not join them!&amp;quot;]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Spoiler Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Unboxing, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-16&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[March 27]], 2021&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Dark Saber#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Dark Saber]], &amp;quot;W-M3 RF Ion Blaster&amp;quot;, two forearm blasters, shield/ramp, artillery robot, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Combat Deck]], [[Giza (POTP)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Giza]] and [[Fangtron#Toys|Fangtron]] [[Battle Master]]s, &amp;quot;Fire Blast&amp;quot;, 3 [[energon cube#War for Cybertron Trilogy|energon cubes]], [[Play-Doh|compound]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|This figure of [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Nemesis Prime]] also represents a &amp;quot;much darker future&amp;quot; of Optimus Prime in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]] cartoon.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Promoting the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; chapter of the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; cartoon]], this &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; Leader Unboxing set contains a redeco of &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[#War for Cybertron: Siege|Optimus Prime]] as Nemesis Prime. The figure comes with &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Optimus&#039;s &amp;quot;W-M3 RF Ion Blaster&amp;quot; (but not his &amp;quot;W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield&amp;quot;) plus a sizeable number of extras that beef up the price. These include: a redecoed trailer from &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Optimus Prime]]; the Dark Saber, [[Giza (POTP)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Giza]], and large forearm blaster accessories, all from the [[#Power_of_the_Primes|&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; Evolution Leader Class toy]]; [[Fangtron#Toys|Fangtron]], a [[redeco]] of &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; Battle Master [[Slitherfang#Toys|Slitherfang]], along with their blast effect part; and a compound through which a buyer can dig to reveal energon cubes, rereleased from &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ultra Magnus&#039;s]] Spoiler Pack. Fangtron and the shield/Combat Deck ramp are both compatible with the [[A.I.R. Lock System]], as the former can turn into a ramp or a shield for Nemesis Prime. This toy also features a different deco compared to the TakaraTomy Mall exclusive. Namely, he is in fact molded in very dark gray plastic as opposed to the deep black of the Takara version, and the vehicle stripes, bumper guns, and wheel rims are silver instead of teal.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Hasbro stock photography for the truck mode is also &#039;&#039;laughably&#039;&#039; mistransformed, with the robot mode crotch being plainly visible, an error that actually requires a considerable amount of effort to replicate with the actual toy. In addition, neither the truck windows nor panels that cover the robot mode hands are compressed fully.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Much like previous Spoiler Pack, this set is in a windowless box designed to look like an ammo crate and features translatable [[Cybertronian language|Ancient Autobot]]. The text on the package reads &amp;quot;FANGTRON&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;GIZA&amp;quot;, while the &#039;spoiler&#039; text inside features a Decepticon-themed quote: &amp;quot;YOU MUST STAY TRUE / TO WHOM THE MATRIX HAS / CHOSEN, FOR IF YOU / DON’T, A MUCH / DARKER FUTURE AWAITS&amp;quot; and an Autobot-themed one: &amp;quot;THE DEAD UNIVERSE IS / UNLIKE ANYTHING YOU’VE / EXPERIENCED, PRIME&amp;quot;, which are both quotes from [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] in [[Earthrise episode 5]]. The lateral side of the package also features artwork of Nemesis Prime, edited from art of &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime. Compared to the previous Spoiler Pack, the packaging itself has no plastic insert.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This set is a shared exclusive between online retailers and [[Walmart]] in Canada and the USA. In New Zealand, the set was sold exclusively at Toy World and Mighty Ape. Like the previous Spoiler Pack, the TakaraTomy release is packaged in a standard windowed box.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Kingdom&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-WFC-Kingdom-Core-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|optimus prall (prime small)]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Core Class, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-K1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;KD EX-03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[May 20]], 2021&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Ittoku Kuwazu]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the first wave of the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]&#039;&#039; Core Class toys, Optimus Prime is a smaller, roughly Legends-sized mold that according to his product copy and stock images is meant to be posed with larger toys of the same character, but we would be stupid not to note that he is also a good size to interact with Titan Class figures. His transformation shares engineering with the [[#Thrilling 30|&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Legends figure]], but with sculpted detailing directly based on the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; mold, down to details like the &#039;&#039;vestigial knee flaps&#039;&#039; from the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; mold. The included Ion Blaster features a 3 mm handle under a 5 mm post, dedicated to the C.O.M.B.A.T. System. He is also fairly articulated for a figure this small, having head rotation and tilting, torso rotation (which actually looks a bit unnatural), ab crunch, butterfly joints at the shoulders, and ball joints in shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unlike the actual product, the truck door section of the wrist/hand part is unpainted in the CG stock render. Curiously, his instructions depict an Energon axe that was notably left out of the final release, and was not shown in stock photos. &lt;br /&gt;
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:In Japan, Optimus Prime was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive. This mold was later redecoed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy#Evolution .282023.29|Legacy: Evolution]]&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Legacy|Nemesis Prime]], while utilizing the unused Energon Axe.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:WFC-K11 Optimus Prime Packaging Stock.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-K11&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;KD-19&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[March 26]], [[2022]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#Generations|Ion Blaster]], shield/ramp, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Generations|Combat Deck]], artillery robot, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Matrix of Leadership]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime featured a [[package refresh]] in the first wave of the &#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; Leader Class toys. It featured no changes except for the gunmetal paint on the ion blaster being a &#039;&#039;very slightly&#039;&#039; lighter color.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Much like most of the toyline, Optimus Prime comes with one of four possible holographic [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] cards for his wave, which reveals a [[Source:Golden Disk destinies|possible destiny]] of a key character, Optimus Prime being one of them. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Titan-Ark-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|200px|Scaled to fit inside the Ark&#039;s cockpit or a [[Mark Maher|decent-sized soul patch]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Ark&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-K30&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; Titan Class [[Ark (G1)#Generations|Autobot Ark]] comes with a minuscule figurine of Optimus Prime, similar to the Unicron-scaled one in the &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; Deluxe Centurion Drone set, designed to be in scale with the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039;{{&#039;}}s starship mode. It is cast in the same orange translucent plastic used for the Ark&#039;s windscreen, then painted over with a metallic red.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Premium Finish&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Premium-Finish-PFWFC-01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The REAL &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; [[#2020Netflix|Autobot Optimus Prime toy]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, [[October 30]], 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;PF WFC-01 / PFGR 01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;GE-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;W-M3 RF Ion Blaster&amp;quot; (combines to form &amp;quot;Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the first wave of TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Premium Finish|Premium Finish]]&#039;&#039; subline, Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[#War_for_Cybertron:_Siege|&#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Voyager Class toy]], with the same weapons and C.O.M.B.A.T. System functionality.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In a similar deco to the &#039;&#039;[[3A|ThreeZero]]&#039;&#039; figure, Optimus Prime is redecoed to be completely accurate to his on-screen appearance in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron&#039;&#039; Trilogy cartoon]]; for example, the translucent blue parts are now green, an extra white stripe is added in the front of the sideways truck kibble, and the battle damage is changed.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Legacy Laser Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We&#039;re gonna party like it&#039;s 1995!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Laser Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, [[2022]]) / &#039;&#039;&#039;G2 Universe Laser Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, [[2024]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TL-06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[September 24]], 2022&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Energon]] sword, Energon axe, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Legacy|Matrix of Leadership]], blaster, repair bay, trailer&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist), [[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]&#039;&#039; Leader Class toys, &amp;quot;Laser Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is an updated version of his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; design]] which transforms into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX, with deco and sculpt details most directly based on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G2Reissue|2006 &amp;quot;Battle Convoy&amp;quot; reissue version&#039;s modified deco and stickers]] with a flame deco on the front from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#RTSDeluxe|his 2010 Deluxe Class figure]]. He includes an Energon sword, an Energon axe, a new removable Matrix of Leadership which echoes the sticker details of the 2006 reissue, and a trailer that can transform into a battle station (tanker deco of Optimus burning down a forest not included, sadly) with a small detachable double-barreled cannon. The axe and sword can be stored either inside the trailer or on the cab, with the sword stored underneath the rear section of the cab like the original and the axe slotting in over the trailer hitch. In tanker mode, the trailer&#039;s claw arm can be folded down to act as a jack to allow it to stand freely. His signature shoulder pylons can open outwards to reveal missile pods. He has restricted arm movement as the shoulder pylons do not rotate, whilst the real arms start beneath the flap.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Not mentioned in his instructions, the sword and axe can combine into a larger sword. His Matrix can be attached to the axe or the combined sword, using the rectangular peg near the axe&#039;s haft (normally meant to keep the handle folded neatly for storage). The chest slot where the Matrix plugs in is open in the back, seemingly meant to allow for [[light-piping]] in robot mode. His eyes feature neutered light-piping due to the back of his head being painted over, but the eyes themselves are left unpainted. &lt;br /&gt;
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:As the sword accessory is designed for this mold&#039;s open hands, it cannot be wielded by other figures with 5mm hands due to the protruding peg, which is meant to be mounted onto the trailer or the cab for storage. If you&#039;re feeling risky, the tab can be trimmed off, which also permanently loses its storage ability.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Most of Laser Optimus Prime&#039;s lower body, including his hips, thighs, the front of his lower legs (except for the shin vents), and feet, reuse elements from the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; toy above whereas other details like his crotch, shins, back of the lower legs, tires, and the entirety of his upper body are brand-new. Like the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; toy, the shins have the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; figure&#039;s trailer hitch on the outside. Laser Optimus&#039; trailer can be attached to &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; Optimus, as well as &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Optimus, &#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; Huffer, and &#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; Pipes. This figure is also similarly compatible with the trailer included with &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; Optimus.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The original releases&#039; [[Hasbro Pulse]] listing labeled him as &amp;quot;G2 Universe Laser Optimus Prime&amp;quot;, while the packaging itself merely labeled him as &amp;quot;Laser Optimus Prime&amp;quot;. The subsequent [[Package refresh|packaging refresh]] in the &#039;&#039;Legacy: United&#039;&#039; subline added the &amp;quot;G2 Universe&amp;quot; label on the box. Despite his origins, Optimus has no G2 faction symbols, only a silver G1 Autobot insignia on his left cab door.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This figure was also redecoed into &#039;&#039;Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;[[Scourge (RID)#Legacy|Robots In Disguise 2000 Universe Scourge]]&amp;quot; and &#039;&#039;Toxitron Collection&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;[[Toxitron (Universe)#Legacy|G2 Universe Toxitron]]&amp;quot;, while the sword, axe, and Matrix were redecoed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Ultra Magnus]]&#039;s [[Terminus Blade]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Optimus.jpg|upright=1|thumb|&#039;Til all are [[Package refresh|refreshed!]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Core Class, 2022)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]&#039;&#039; Core Class toys, Optimus Prime is a [[package refresh]] of the previous [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|&#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; Core Class figure]], with no other changes besides his packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus Prime was spotted at a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] in [[Taiwan]] in mid-[[June]] 2022 before any official announcement from Hasbro.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He was then rereleased again as part of the seventh Core Class Wave, revealed on [[August 1]], [[2023]] alongside the previously revealed [[Strongarm (RID)#Legacy|Robots in Disguise 2015 Universe Strongarm]], [[Bludgeon (G1)#Legacy|Comic Universe Bludgeon]] and [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Legacy|Prime Universe Dreadwing]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Legacy-A-Hero-Is-Born-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;[[Alpha Trion (G1)#Legacy|My]] son, who has every disease.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-multi|&#039;&#039;&#039;A Hero Is Born&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2022)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Pistol, dispenser&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Lenny Panzica]] (initial concept)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://youtu.be/vuZHDR3ZBd8 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022]] Day 1 on the [[Hasbro Pulse]] YouTube channel.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: A fairly extensive retool of &#039;&#039;[[Studio Series]]&#039;&#039; [[Kup (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Kup]] with a new cartoon-accurate head, chest, and legs, transforming into a Cybertronian pickup truck... and is a clear homage to the [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Collector&#039;s Edition|release from 2005]]. Pax comes with both a red pistol and an [[Energon goodie]] dispenser, both also reused from &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; Kup.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Orion Pax retains Kup&#039;s removable arm and leg feature, which is compatible with any 5mm port or post. Additionally—whether or not it was intentional— Orion Pax&#039;s shoulders and hips are inverted straight out of the box, differentiating the overall design from Kup. If one doesn&#039;t like them this way, a simple twist of the joints will put them back into the orientation they are on Kup.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Unfortunately, Orion Pax suffers from the same design issue as the mold&#039;s original release. The painted robot mode crotch area that is part of the vehicle mode undercarriage does not fold up far enough to prevent dragging and paint damage, thus care should be taken when the figure is transformed.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This figure is a part of a [[Hasbro Pulse]]-exclusive 2-pack; also including [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Legacy|Alpha Trion]] with [[Vector Sigma#Legacy|Vector Sigma]] and [[Key to Vector Sigma#Legacy|its Key]]. The set was put up for preorder during [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022|Pulse Con 2022]], and began appearing in Hong Kong stores shortly afterwards.&lt;br /&gt;
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: [[Taiwan]]ese fans who supported the [[Hasbro Pulse#HasLab|HasLab]] [[Star Saber (G1)#Legacy|Victory Saber]] project ended up getting the &amp;quot;A Hero Is Born&amp;quot; set instead (along with a full refund) after their Victory Sabers were severely water damaged during shipment and could not be delivered. No, this set is nowhere near as cool. Sorry?&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was further retooled to make the &amp;quot;War Dawn 2-Pack&amp;quot; [[Dion (G1)|Dion]] figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Legacy-Data-Pax.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You&#039;ve heard of a rescue axe, get ready for the &#039;&#039;library axe&#039;&#039;.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-multi|&#039;&#039;&#039;Humble Origins 2-Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, [[2023]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Axe handle, axe head, blaster, ammo drum&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[May 16]], [[2023]]&#039;s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPFnqhvXhTs Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Ben MacCrae]], and [[Sixo]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] &#039;&#039;Pre-Cybertronian War Collection&#039;&#039; line, &amp;quot;Data Clerk Orion Pax&amp;quot; is a retool of the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege| Siege]]&#039;&#039; [[Hound (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Hound]] mold, transforming into a Cybertronian armored off-road vehicle. He retains Hound&#039;s blaster with clip-on ammo drum and also includes a new two-piece axe based on that of the &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Deluxe figure, complete with a 5mm port in the larger blade. His weapons can be mounted on his vehicle mode roof for storage.  His newly-molded chest is based on his appearance in &amp;quot;[[Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory]]&amp;quot;, while his new head, legs, and windshield are based on the [[Guido Guidi]] design&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite social|quote=&amp;quot;young&amp;quot; Optimus Prime concept sketch (that later would become inspiration for Generations Orion Pax toy)...|link=https://twitter.com/Guido_Guidi/status/536828436627869696|name=Guido Guidi|site=Twitter|year=2014|month=11|day=24}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; from &#039;&#039;[[Spotlight: Blurr]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He is marketed as a Data Clerk, even though he was a cop in &amp;quot;Chaos Theory&amp;quot;, with the design team noting that they took partial inspiration from the [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned continuity]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: He comes comes in a 2-pack with [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#HumbleOrigins|Senator Shockwave]]. They were both revealed and went up for preorder on the [[May 16]] [[Hasbro Pulse]] Fanstream alongside the &amp;quot;Rise of Tyranny&amp;quot; 2-pack.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Amazon mistakenly mixed up the product IDs for the Rise Of Tyranny and Humble Origins two-packs; as a result, customers who pre-ordered this set were actually sent [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#RiseOfTyranny|Miner Megatron]] and [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Legacy|Senator Ratbat]]. This was corrected a few days after the pre-orders started arriving; customers who purchase this set now will receive what they ordered.&lt;br /&gt;
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::&#039;&#039;[https://www.instagram.com/p/CsUU9MpO8M9/ Designer commentary on Data Clerk Orion Pax from Evan Brooks on Instagram]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:LegacyEvo CoreClass2PackOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Advertised as perfect for younger children, but I think a Roller at this scale constitutes a choking hazard in 200 nations worldwide.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime &amp;amp; Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, [[2023]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TL-EX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion blaster, stinger blaster, axe, trailer, [[Roller (G1)#Legacy|Roller]], repair drone, trailer hitch/shield panel&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Ittoku Kuwazu]] (TakaraTomy)}}&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;fanstream&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: A Hasbro Pulse exclusive, this Optimus Prime is a cartoon-accurate redeco of the above &#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; core class figure. His plastic colors are generally brighter, with the grey unpaintable areas in particular now cast in pearlescent white. He also features some differences in paint applications, including no silver on the legs, no stripe on the vehicle mode cab, yellow highlights on his waist flaps, and a gray background for his eyes, all of which serve to make him more show-accurate. He now comes with his famous [[Combat Deck (G1)|trailer]] in Core Class scale (where it can be hitched with an extension panel that doubles as a shield), which includes a tiny Roller (also able to tow the trailer!) and repair drone. The trailer was noted by its designer [[Evan Brooks]] to be proportionally large and is scaled to be able to fit the pack-in partner [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Legacy|Bumblebee]], though it&#039;s not quite long enough to fit the repair drone, Roller, and Bumblebee all at once. The set also includes both the Ion Blaster and Energon Axe accessories from the previous versions of the mold.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He was revealed and put up for preorder on the [[June 20]] [[Hasbro Pulse]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLY0uamTKM Fanstream]. The set is also sold as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Universe Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2024]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legacy-G1ToyOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Missing Link&#039;s little brother.]]&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Matrix, 2 blasters, 2 smokestacks, energy axe&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro),&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[May 14]], [[2024]]&#039;s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOXZGDHebTk Hasbro Pulse | Transformers Fanstream | May 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Kelly Rose]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; [[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8H0sH8Osze/ Design notes] on &#039;&#039;Legacy United&#039;&#039; G1 Universe Optimus Prime from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the fourth Wave of &#039;&#039;Legacy United&#039;&#039; Deluxes, &amp;quot;G1 Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is an unusual &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; release in that it is focused entirely on reproducing the aesthetic of his original Generation 1 toy, not unlike TakaraTomy&#039;s higher end &#039;&#039;[[Missing Link]]&#039;&#039; line produced around the same time.  The chief differences between this and &#039;&#039;Missing Link&#039;&#039; are that the &#039;&#039;Legacy United&#039;&#039; toy is smaller than the G1 figure and lacks [[die-cast]] metal and [[vacuum metallizing|chrome]]. However, like &#039;&#039;Legacy: Evolution&#039;&#039; [[Beachcomber (G1)#Legacy|Beachcomber]], he &#039;&#039;does&#039;&#039; feature &amp;quot;PVC rubber&amp;quot; {{sic}} tires on all six wheels - the first mainline Optimus toy to have soft tires in a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Leader Class toys|very long time]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: He comes equipped with two versions of his ion blaster - one based on the G1 toy, the other matching the animation design.  The smokestacks can be used as handheld weapons as well, compatible with [[Fire Blast effect|blast effects]]. He also comes with the iconic orange energy axe that fits over either of his hands. He is also designed to be able to pull not only current trailers such as that of his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise toy]], but also the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original G1 trailer]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Teased during the [[May 14]], [[2024]] fanstream as a passion project for Maher, he was later officially revealed on the latter&#039;s Instagram page on [[June 12]] later that year, with pre-orders going up on [[June 13]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8H0sH8Osze/ Designer commentary on &#039;&#039;Legacy United&#039;&#039; G1 Universe Optimus Prime from Mark Maher on Instagram]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Fractured Friendship 2-Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Fractured-Orion Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|]]&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Matrix, ion blaster, arm cannons x2&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Security Officer Orion Pax&amp;quot; is a retool of &#039;&#039;[[Studio Series]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Studio Series|Gamer Edition Optimus Prime]] based on his appearance in &amp;quot;[[Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory]]&amp;quot; and the pre-war portions of &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye]]&#039;&#039;, and transforms into a Cybertronian truck. Compared to Optimus, Pax has a new head, chest, shoulders, and shins, the latter of which gives him some extra height so he can properly look his Decepticon counterpart in the eye. Most of his vehicle mode parts have also seen some notable retooling, resulting in a much more boxy truck mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In terms of accessories, Pax comes with the same Matrix of Leadership accessory as Gamer Edition Optimus (which plugs into his chest cavity via a 5mm connection), an ion blaster similar in appearance to Optimus&#039; (albeit now with a 5mm peg on the bottom so he can wield it by hand), and two forearm-mounted cannons, which peg onto his sides in truck mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Security Officer Orion Pax was included in the &amp;quot;Fractured Friendship&amp;quot; 2-pack alongside the similarly-IDW-inspired [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#FracturedFriendship|Gladiator Megatron]]. The 2-pack was revealed by IGN on [[June 27]], 2024 as an exclusive for that year&#039;s [[San Diego Comic-Con]], with limited quantitities to later be made available on [[Hasbro Pulse]]. It was later spotted at Chinese retail soon after its official reveal. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.ign.com/articles/hasbro-sdcc-exclusive-figures-star-wars-marvel-transformers-gi-joe Hasbro SDCC 2024 exclusives reveal] - on IGN&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Holiday Optimus Prime==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Holiday Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Your mistletoe is no match for my TOW missiles!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Holiday Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (December 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Candy cane ion blaster, [[Matrix of Holiday Cheer]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://bwtf.com/news/holiday-op-info-pics Full presser for Holiday Optimus Prime] at Ben&#039;s World of Transformers including bio and stock photos.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;, trailer, artillery robot, ramp/shield, trailer hitch&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] and [[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)| [[Mario Carreiro]] and [[Christina Murphy]] (packaging)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANet8GxJgmk Recording] of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; panel at [[MCM Comic-Con London 2022]] with [[Ben MacCrae]] at the &amp;quot;Ryan Speaks Geek&amp;quot; YouTube channel&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:A surprise reveal at [[MCM Comic-Con London 2022]], &amp;quot;Holiday Optimus Prime&amp;quot; converts in 37 steps from a licensed {{w|Volvo VN|Volvo VNR 300}}–known throughout the United States as an &amp;quot;[[Amazon (website)|Amazon Prime]] truck&amp;quot;–into a very [[Hero (G2)|Combat Hero]]-styled Optimus Prime with a decidedly [[Santa Claus]]ish color layout, in predominantly red deco with white trim and big black boots. The truck mode is decoed so as to represent snow kicking up over the fenders and falling down onto the roof of his trailer.  Said trailer is a redeco of the one included with [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|&#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime]] in white with red stripes and features a [[tampograph]]ed Autobot [[insignia]] wearing a Santa hat. It also has a new trailer-hitch add-on part with a much further-back hitch-peg, so the trailer connects in the proper place to Optimus&#039;s new truck mode; this part is removable so you can use the trailer with the originally-compatible &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; toys. In terms of accessories, Prime comes with a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; toy&#039;s ion blaster in festive candy cane striping, as well as a &amp;quot;Matrix of Holiday Cheer&amp;quot; to store behind his translucent green [[Kibble#&amp;quot;Faux-parts&amp;quot;|chest windows]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Prime&#039;s box is designed to look as though it has been pre-packaged in Autobot insignia/snowflake wrapping paper and partially ripped open to reveal the toy inside, even including a printed-on to/from gift tag!&lt;br /&gt;
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:The official [[stock photography]] leaves two flaps on Prime&#039;s chest mistransformed; they should fold in to give him [[Kibble#&amp;quot;Faux-parts&amp;quot;|his iconic grille detail]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure was made available for sale exclusively at [[Hasbro Pulse]] on November 1, 2022, and shipped in early December 2022.&lt;br /&gt;
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:...Speaking of the &amp;quot;Amazon Prime&amp;quot; trucks, Holiday Optimus Prime appears to have been repurposed from a long-planned but ultimately [[unreleased toy|never released]] &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]&#039;&#039; figure which was listed on the Australian version of the website as early as April 2021&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;amazon1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/04/07/new-amazon-australia-transformers-listings-shattered-glass-and-golden-disk-figures-project-bat-and-more-431028 Earliest reported Amazon Australia listing for &amp;quot;Amazon Optimus Prime&amp;quot;] at TFW2005, April 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;, with a detailed product description following in June of that same year&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;amazon2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/06/28/transformers-collaborative-transformers-amazon-prime-mash-up-official-description-436399 Product description for &amp;quot;Amazon Optimus Prime&amp;quot;] at TFW2005, June 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;, as well as listings on other international versions of the Amazon website such as Amazon Germany&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;amazon3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/product-description-for-amazon-x-transformers-optimus-prime.1216185/page-11#post-19284981 Earliest documented Amazon Germany listing for &amp;quot;Amazon Optimus Prime&amp;quot;] at TFW2005, June 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;. The Amazon Australia listing was later rediscovered in July 2022&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;amazon4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[https://tformers.com/leaked-transformers-x-amazon-prime-collaborative-optimus-prime-delivery-truck-listing/46484/news.html Amazon Australia listing for &amp;quot;Amazon Optimus Prime&amp;quot;] reported by TFormers, July 2022.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;, but photos still remained a no-show. Like Holiday Optimus Prime, the Amazon mashup was also specified to turn into a licensed Volvo truck in 37 steps.  All signs point to the Volvo Optimus Prime mold being repurposed as an affiliate of a less corporate–and more public domain–gift distributor... not to mention as a release less likely to annoy other [[Walmart|major]] [[Target|retailers]] of Hasbro toys.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckepd4SOlPs/ Designer commentary on Holiday Optimus Prime from Mark Maher on Instagram]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Generations Comic Edition&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:GenerationsComics OptimusPrimeHead.jpeg|upright=1.66|thumb|This is how we get AHEAD in sales.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Display stand, Optimus Prime&#039;s head&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Amy Bence]] (packaging artist),&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[April 25]], [[2024]]&#039;s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s06YE02e844  Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream | April 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Evan Brooks]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; [[Matthew Cohen]] (photography)&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{citesocial|quote=And here are my shots of the 40th Anniversary Grimlock and Shockwave figures, with accessories and and paint job ripped straight from the comics that inspired them!|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/C3B8OpCMsq1/|site=Instagram|name=Matthew Cohen|year=2024|month=2|day=6}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Comic Edition|Generations Comic Edition]]&#039;&#039; [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Generations Comic Edition|Shockwave]] comes with an accessory depicting the severed head of Optimus Prime in a harness, based on the events of [[The New Order|the second storyline]] of the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|original &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; comic]] published by [[Marvel Comics]], in which Shockwave attempts to extract the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] from Prime.  More specifically, the design is based on [[Herb Trimpe]]&#039;s artwork from [[Brainstorm!|issues eleven]] and [[Prime Time!|twelve]]. The armatures for the harness accessory come on a [[sprue]] and must be assembled.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The head of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Optimus Prime]] can be removed and replaced with this head for a new Marvel inspired look! It can be a snug fit, though, so take a little care when installing. Also note that, as the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039;/&#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; head mold does not have the appropriate gap in the back, it cannot be used on the harness in place of the new head.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Target Optimus Prime==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TargetOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So...we got the Amazon truck (almost), now this, is the Walmart truck next?]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Target Optimus Prime and Autobot Bullseye&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2024]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*Accessories: [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Collaborative|Matrix of Leadership]], repair bay, trailer&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner| [[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Ted (Target)|Ted]] (Target)|[[Amy Bence]] (packaging artist)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[March 14]], 2024&#039;s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESK6ZEhqM5Y Hasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 14, 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Mark Maher]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Target Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is a [[Target]]-exclusive (duh) redeco of &#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039; Laser Optimus Prime sans weapons, transforming into a Target-branded truck. He&#039;s also packaged with a Target-themed version of the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; trailer, complete with Bullseye the dog on the side, [[Bullseye (Target)|a representation of whom]] is also packed in with Prime. His packaging art depicts him playing fetch with Bullseye, using one of the iconic &amp;quot;Red Ball&amp;quot; bollards found outside most Target stores as the ball. The front of the package shows him readying to throw the ball, while the side shows Optimus petting and scritching Bullseye after he&#039;s caught it. &#039;&#039;D&#039;awww.&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:He was revealed by IGN on [[March 13]], [[2024]] with pre-orders going up later that same day.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{citesocial|link=https://www.ign.com/articles/transformers-hasbro-reveals-target-exclusive-optimus-prime-autobot-bullseye-figures|title=Transformers: Hasbro Reveals Target-Exclusive Optimus Prime &amp;amp; Autobot Bullseye Figures|site=IGN|name=Jesse Schedeen|year=2024|month=03|day=13}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:StudioSeries86CommanderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Commander Class, [[2024]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Movie&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;The Transformers: The Movie&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Studio_Series|Matrix of Leadership]], Trailer, Beam effect parts, jump effect parts, Energon Axe, Ion Blaster, [[Roller (G1)#Studio_Series|Roller]]&lt;br /&gt;
: &#039;&#039;[[Studio Series]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is an even &#039;&#039;more&#039;&#039; cartoon-accurate depiction than the last several iterations.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He comes with his usual blaster and axe, and 2 blast effects reminiscent of those that came with MP-44 (above), which can all stow in his trailer when not in use. He also comes with Roller, who, again much like said Masterpiece toy, can have the repair drone attached to it. This set&#039;s most noteworthy new feature is a pair of fiery effect parts that represent Prime&#039;s truck-mode jumping launch in the animated film.   &lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus Prime first appeared on [[Amazon]] on [[July 15]], [[2024]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Amazon exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Collaborative Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Combiners]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Convention exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generations]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generations Selects toy Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Legacy Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Masterpiece]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Power of the Primes Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:TakaraTomy Mall exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Timelines characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Titans Return Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us Japan exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Transformers with three modes]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Autobots]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime boxart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Awwwwww yeah......]]&lt;br /&gt;
Since 1984, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039;]] has received the largest number of toys for any single &#039;&#039;[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]&#039;&#039; character, a testament to the character&#039;s enduring popularity and status as a hero to many fans.&lt;br /&gt;
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Due to the popularity of the character and the evergrowing [[Generation 1 continuity family]], this article had become far too large, causing internet browsers to struggle loading all of its contents, and—in the most extreme cases—crashing entirely. For the sake of a nice clean split, we have opted to move all of Optimus Prime&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; toys into a separate article which can be found &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys|here]]&#039;&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; Battle Convoy came Optimus Prime and all his subsequent incarnations.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Autobot Commander, 1984-1986)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser Blaster&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right fists, trailer/&amp;quot;Combat Deck&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Roller&amp;quot;, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump &lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the first year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline]], Optimus Prime transforms into a White Freightliner WFT-8664T cabover semi-trailer truck with an additional trailer unit. In robot mode, his fists are separate accessories that must plug into his wrists; the fists do not store securely anywhere in vehicle mode, but can fit easily in Prime&#039;s chest/drivers&#039; compartment. He is armed with a black laser rifle that, by design, he cannot hold straight. His articulation is relatively high for the era due to his transformation, and even has functioning knees, though their use is restricted by his lack of forward hip movement. His smokestacks can rotate, but are seemingly a form of [[for safety reasons|anti-breakage move]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Prime&#039;s [[trailer]] opens up into his [[Combat Deck (G1)#Toys|Combat Deck]], containing the scout drone, [[Roller (G1)#Toys|Roller]]. The interior of the Combat Deck features three raised holes that can accommodate Prime&#039;s laser rifle, fuel pump and nozzle accessories. The Combat Deck&#039;s central feature is a missile-armed repair drone pod mounted upon a boom lift arm, which can be extended through square holes in the trailer&#039;s roof and front end when it is closed. While the drone has spring-loaded missile launchers, the springs have been severely weakened in the Hasbro release. Situated in the base of the boom arm is a spring-loaded launcher that can launch Roller out of the Combat Deck and into action. Roller features a port that can accommodate either Prime&#039;s rifle or the fuel pump. The interior space of the trailer allows storage room for one standard [[Autobot Cars|Autobot Car]], which can also be shot forward by the launcher.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The toy started life as the Takara &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Battle Convoy&amp;quot; toy, a piloted mecha, thus the numerous spots across the toy&#039;s components with little seats for Diaclone pilots that Optimus did not come with.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy optimus prime variants and running changes.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|Most people would be happy with just &#039;&#039;one&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime, but noooooo...]]&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus was subject to several molding and color variations in his early days. The earliest release of the figure featured large rounded fists, a hefty rifle with a large rounded barrel, a thick fuel pump with a detailed nozzle, silver rockets, silver Roller, silver Combat Deck launcher, and metal plates in the floor of the Combat Deck (a holdover from the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; version of the toy, to which the magnetic feet of the pilots could cling). In short order, new-yet-almost-identical [[mold]]s were created, presumably to refresh the tooling as the original had already been heavily used for &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; and so a wider range of factories (going from only Japan to Japan, China, Macau, and more) could produce more units to meet demand quickly, a common practice at the time.  Prime&#039;s fists were resculpted to be smaller and more angular, the gun&#039;s silhouette was heavily revised, the fuel pump and nozzle were simplified, the rockets and launcher recast in black plastic, the Combat Deck&#039;s metal plates (and their clips) were removed, and the outer trailer detailing and door hinges were altered.  Roller and the Combat Deck&#039;s drone pod color was swapped to a light blue, though a third running change soon followed that saw them restored to their original darker blue. The revised mold would be used by subsequent reissues of the Optimus toy, though Roller stills fluctuates back and forth between grey and dark blue, depending on how [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] each reissue wants to be.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The Japanese 1985 release of the figure also underwent the accessory changes, but never featured a silver Roller. Instead, Takara&#039;s original release of Prime featured a &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039;-style Roller without the two rear pegs, and the differently-shaped launcher that accommodated him, before a running change switched over to the Hasbro version. It also had fully-functional missile launchers on the drone.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Finally, in some European countries, Prime sported red feet, as opposed to his traditional blue; this version of the figure is also known in some cases to feature a differently-painted forehead crest which leaves the three central indentations unpainted blue. For the mainland Europe [[Milton Bradley]] release, there were two [[variant]]s of Optimus Prime available: the first version, manufactured by Takara, sported blue feet like most other versions; the second version, manufactured by [[Joustra]]&#039;s parent company [[Ceji]], sported red feet instead.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;3mb&amp;quot; /&amp;gt; On top of that, the Italian release of &amp;quot;Commander&amp;quot; by [[GiG]] eventually featured a [http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vprime6.html later variant] that replaced the rubber tires and [[die-cast]] feet with plastic parts, similar to the US [[KB Toys]] variant of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Toys|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Having been removed from toy store shelves after 1985, Optimus Prime was made available as a mail-away toy in the &amp;quot;[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]&amp;quot; offer in the US in 1986 to coincide with the [[The Transformers: The Movie|&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; movie]] premiering that year. He cost $21.50 and 5 [[Robot Point]]s. He was also offered in &amp;quot;[[The Autobots Have a Special Mission for:]]&amp;quot; mail-away pamphlet, and came with a special &amp;quot;Movie Edition Certificate&amp;quot; and a round sticker that read &amp;quot; Movie . Edition . Transformer&amp;quot; with the Autobot symbol in the middle; this edition of the toy is considered &#039;&#039;particularly&#039;&#039; rare.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Over twenty-plus years, there have been a &#039;&#039;bajillion&#039;&#039; releases of this mold, some identical to the original toy, and some featuring significant variants with notably different paint jobs, color schemes, accessories and other pack-ins. We have striven to list all these variants on this page under their respective series; for a quick-reference list of all variants and releases [[#Notes|check here]]. The cab robot has also been used sparingly to represent different characters; outfitted with different trailers, it has become Generation 1 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Pepsi Convoy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 1 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&lt;br /&gt;
{{G1OptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|PepsiPrime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1-toy OptimusPepsi.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Pepsibots, roll out!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Autobot Commander, 1985)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser blaster&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right fists, trailer/&amp;quot;Combat Deck&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Roller&amp;quot; (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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: A limited edition version of the Optimus Prime toy was sold as a mail-away exclusive by [[Pepsi|PepsiCo]] in North America in 1985. This version of the figure came with a small fold-out leaflet glued to the top-right of the packaging, which contained two Pepsi logo stickers for the buyer to attach to Prime, mid-way through the traditional silver-and-blue stripe on his trailer. [[Canada]] also got a version of this promotional figure, but with much larger stickers that were the full length and height of the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This promotion would go on to serve as the inspiration for the Japanese character of [[Pepsi Convoy]], who would in turn be released by Hasbro as a new &amp;quot;[[#PepsiPrime2007|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]&amp;quot; in 2007.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Convoy megatron vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Megatron, what are we doing in the same box?!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy vs. Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 1985)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;VSX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser blaster&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right fists, trailer/&amp;quot;Combat Deck&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Roller&amp;quot;, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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: This Japanese-[[exclusive]] release of Optimus Prime came with the Japanese release of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Megatron]]. There are no differences between this release of Convoy and the individually-released toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Goodbye convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1|He&#039;s not leaving! He&#039;s right behind you!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Good Bye Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 1986)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser blaster&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right fists, trailer/&amp;quot;Combat Deck&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Roller&amp;quot; (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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: Commemorating the death of Optimus Prime in &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;, this set contains a special version of the original Optimus Prime figure with show-inspired translucent blue windows.&lt;br /&gt;
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: It was packaged with [[Mirage (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ligier]] and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Alert]], in an apparent homage to the similar &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Powered Convoy DX&amp;quot; giftset that packaged the &amp;quot;Powered Convoy&amp;quot; version of the Optimus mold with figures using the molds of Ligier and Alert.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|G1UltraMagnus}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Ultramagnusg1toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Honkimus Prime.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Ultra Magnus&#039;&#039;&#039; (City Commander, 1986)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-69&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left &amp;amp; right small robot fists, left &amp;amp; right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|Ultra Magnus&#039; inner white Optimus Prime redeco was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Optimus Prime in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039; issue &amp;quot;[[The War Never Ends]]&amp;quot;.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Powered Convoy&amp;quot; figure, itself a redeco and slight retool of &amp;quot;Battle Convoy&amp;quot;, the toy that became the original Optimus Prime figure, sporting a new trailer. One of the last few &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; toys to be released in the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline, Magnus was recolored from the original toy&#039;s dark blue, red and black color scheme into a more patriotic red, white and blue, though his chestplate, which was rendered white in his package art followed a more the blue color scheme of his shoulders. He transforms into a Freightliner COE, towing a car-carrier trailer capable of transporting up to four normal-sized Autobot cars. As with Optimus Prime, his cab transforms into a small robot, which can then combine with the trailer to form a &amp;quot;super robot&amp;quot;, although all original Generation 1 fiction prior to the 21st century ignored this and simply rendered the super robot as Magnus&#039;s default robot form. To facilitate this combination, Magnus sports a slightly longer front axle than Prime, thereby creating tabs on either side of the cab that slide into grooves in the trailer to help lock the small robot into place. He is armed with a rifle sporting two handles that allow either of his [[robot mode]]s to hold it, and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers, whose spring-loaded firing mechanism was removed for the Hasbro release of the figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; Powered Convoy figure had several additional features and modes which were mostly excised or left unmentioned for the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; release of Ultra Magnus. Principally, Powered Convoy came packaged with &amp;quot;Powered Buggy&amp;quot;, who was left out of Magnus&#039;s release (see [[#Notes|notes below]] for further details). Omitted from Magnus&#039;s instructions is the ability of his chestplate and super robot head to combine to form a small vehicle; the Powered Convoy version of the figure included small rolling wheels on the underside of the chestplate which were removed for Ultra Magnus. Additionally, three additional modes were included in the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; instructions that Hasbro left out: a &amp;quot;preparation base&amp;quot; mode and an &amp;quot;Autobot base&amp;quot; mode were excluded entirely, while the third, a &amp;quot;catapult launcher&amp;quot; mode originally intended and proportioned to accommodate the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; Jet Robo figure that became [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], was shown only on the front of his packaging, interacting with [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]. The Japanese release of Ultra Magnus—released as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Toys 2|Scramble City]]&#039;&#039; sub-line—&#039;&#039;did&#039;&#039; include instructions for the preparation base and catapult launcher modes, but replaced the original Autobot base mode with a new configuration.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The original Ultra Magnus figure has been reissued and redecoed several times down the years, and this article strives to list each edition of the figure under its own heading. The first alteration to Magnus, however, was a [[variant|running change]] made while he was still on shelves: Originally, his tires were made of [[rubber tires|rubber]] and he sported paint on both his small and large robot heads, but this version was soon replaced with one featuring plastic tires and no paint on either head. In addition, the clear yellow plastic that formed his windows was removed from the cab, leaving just holes instead; and his thighs and fuel tanks were left white, as opposed to the vacuum metalized chrome ones of the original release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The small robot component, as well as being part of Optimus Prime, was also released with a different trailer as [[Pepsi Convoy]]. &lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:PowermasterOptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My Japanese release has a lot more bling. And shorter stacks.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Powermaster, 1988)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 [[laser rifle]]s, 2 twin [[particle beam cannon]]s, super robot head&lt;br /&gt;
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: Sold in the fifth year of the Hasbro US &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line (fourth in European markets), Powermaster Optimus Prime was the first new toy of the Autobot leader since the original toy&#039;s release in 1984. He is an all-new design, featuring the [[Powermaster]] gimmick: His partner figure, [[Hi-Q#Toys|Hi-Q]], must be transformed into an engine and attached to Prime&#039;s vehicle mode in order to enable the transformation into robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Like the original figure, Powermaster Prime is composed of two major components: his truck cab, which transforms into Prime himself, and his trailer, which is essentially a heavily-armed version of the original. The trailer has a fold-down ramp to allow the storage of a smaller Transformer, or perhaps spare accessories. The trailer transforms into a battle station armed with two long black rifles and two grey double-barreled cannons (featuring seating for Powermaster engine figures), all of which Optimus Prime can also wield in his fists.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from the Powermaster feature itself, the main [[gimmick]] of the toy is the ability of the truck cab to combine with the trailer to form the larger &amp;quot;Super Optimus Prime&amp;quot; figure. This is essentially accomplished by standing the trailer up, folding the cab in half and inserting it into the empty cavity in the trailer&#039;s torso, forming an imposing—if almost entirely unposeable—robot form armed with all four weapons. The head of this super robot form is a separate piece which can be stored in the rear of Prime&#039;s trailer when not in use. While Hi-Q was always shown plugged into Prime&#039;s chest in artwork of this mode (as seen in the picture here), this was actually entirely unnecessary as transforming into Super Optimus Prime didn&#039;t require the standard Prime toy&#039;s legs to be unlocked.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Japanese release of Powermaster Optimus Prime actually represented a new character named [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], and featured several retools: the cab featured die-cast metal, shortened smokestacks, vacuum-metalized plastic and clear blue windows, while the trailer was given retractable super robot fists. This Japanese version was eventually issued by Hasbro in 2003 as part of the [[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] collection ([[#Commemorative Series|see below]]).&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was later redecoed into the Japanese-exclusive Super Convoy.&lt;br /&gt;
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:There were several different prototypes made for this toy. [[#Powermaster Optimus Prime design history|See a list here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optmiusprime.htm More information on Powermaster Optimus Prime on TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ActionMasterPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Eastbound and Down.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Action Master, 1990)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; trailer, 2 laser guns, 4 blaster cannons, 2 Energon exhaust stacks, [[photon bazooka]]&lt;br /&gt;
:The largest [[Action Master]] set, this incarnation of Optimus Prime is a non-transforming action figure which comes with the &amp;quot;[[Armored Convoy#Toys|Armored Convoy]]&amp;quot;, a large, heavily armed tractor trailer. The cab of the truck transforms into a small jet that can seat one Action Master figure, while the trailer itself converts into a larger battle station with turrets that several Action Masters can man. The sculpt of the Prime figure itself is closely based on his [[character model]], albeit with a coloration that seems to have been based at least partially on the small robot form of his Powermaster body. Unlike the one seen in the commercial, the final product loses paint operations of Prime&#039;s upper legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Action Master Optimus Prime figure was later redecoed with a more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] color scheme and included in the Japanese-exclusive &amp;quot;New Year&amp;quot; reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in 2002. The Armored Convoy was later redecoed as the &#039;&#039;[[Microman]]: [[Microman#Micro Millennium (1998-2000)|LED Powers]]&#039;&#039; toy [[Microman#MicroTrailer|Micro Trailer]] – sans Optimus Prime, natch – which also received two separate [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] toys as the [[Microman#DarkTrailer|Dark Trailer]] and [[Microman#FlameTrailer|Flame Trailer]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Action Master Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Euro classics optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Original Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Original Autobot Leader, 1990)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
:This straight reissue of the original Optimus Prime figure was released in Hasbro&#039;s European markets in the early 1990s, at the same time as many other Generation 1 figures were being re-released as &amp;quot;[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]&amp;quot;. Oddly, although he shares their golden packaging, Prime is not actually &#039;&#039;identified&#039;&#039; as a &amp;quot;Classics&amp;quot; figure anywhere on his box, but is generally considered to be part of the sub-line for simplicity&#039;s sake.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (reissue, 2000)[[File:2000 japanese prime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
:The first in what would be a deluge of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure in the 21st century, this Japanese release sported a golden sticker on his packaging announcing the celebration of the Transformers&#039; 15th anniversary in the country. This version of the mold was retooled to have the same longer front axle introduced on Ultra Magnus. It also featured slightly modified fists to help hold the gun better.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Simultaneously, this figure was available as a black convention-exclusive redeco, and a golden-chromed &amp;quot;[[Lucky Draw figure]]&amp;quot; (see below).&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Jafcon convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not the first [[Black Lio Convoy|black Convoy]], but the first that wasn&#039;t a clone.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Black Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2000)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (black), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pum&lt;br /&gt;
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this [[black repaint|black redeco]] of the original Prime was available exclusively at the Japanese convention JAFCON. &#039;&#039;Everything&#039;&#039; about it is black, including all of the Combat Deck and Roller.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/JAFConvoy/jafconvoy.htm More information on JAFCON Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy convoy gold version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime&#039;s a gold digger/way over Cybertron.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Gold Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2000)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (gold), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this &amp;quot;[[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]]&amp;quot; redeco of the original Prime replaced all of the figure&#039;s silver chromed parts and stickers with golden ones, and even included a blinged-out Roller. The figure is extremely rare; apparently only 25 are known to exist.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Nucleon quest convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Epic Black repaints are the right of all toy collecting beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Super Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-307X&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 laser rifles, 2 twin particle beam cannons, super robot head&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:This redeco of the Ginrai tooling of the Powermaster Optimus Prime figure (released concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the Ginrai figure) was a Toys &#039;&#039;R&#039;&#039; Us Japan [[exclusive]] black repaint, made to represent the original Optimus Prime equipped for a special mission. All of his red and blue plastics were changed to black, his clear blue windows were now tinted red, making his overall colour scheme very reminiscent of the now-familiar &#039;[[Black Convoy (disambiguation)|Black Convoy]]&#039; color schemes.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/NucleonQuestConvoy/nqconvoy.htm More information on Super Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Tokubetsu Shiyō)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;[[File:New year convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, Action Master Optimus Prime figure, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Matrix of Leadership]], chain, Autobot sticker sheet, mouse pad&lt;br /&gt;
:Labeled &amp;quot;2002 New Year Special&amp;quot;, this Japanese-exclusive &amp;quot;Special Specification&amp;quot; (特別仕様 &#039;&#039;Tokubetsu Shiyō&#039;&#039;) of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure featured tinted blue windows, like those sported by the &amp;quot;Goodbye Convoy&amp;quot; edition of the toy, as well as show-accurate blue eyes. Prime came with all his original accessories, including &#039;&#039;both&#039;&#039; versions of his rifle, as well as a new die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership accessory, which can be tabbed into his chest. Additionally, the set included a show-accurate redeco of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure, a sheet of Autobot [[insignia]] stickers of varying sizes, and a mouse pad decorated with the Autobot symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Matrix accessory was later recolored in gold chrome for inclusion with the 2005 [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron reissue toy]], and in green chrome as the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Creation Matrix]] for the [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive [[Galvatron II#Toys|Galvatron II]] toy. It returned to its original silver coloration when it was included, sans chain, in the 2010 &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers: Reveal the Shield]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Battle in Space&amp;quot; 2-pack.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/NewYearsConvoy/nyconvoy.htm More information on New Year Special Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy BAPE convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Trukk not munky|TRUKK...&#039;&#039;AND&#039;&#039; MUNKY?]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.&#039;&#039;&#039; (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump &lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in July 2011, concurrently with a range of exclusive Transformers t-shirts, &amp;quot;Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.&amp;quot; (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver.) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new green color scheme, along with a tan trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer&#039;s Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese Optimus Prime packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://bape.com/transformer Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. on BAPE.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyBlack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime at his audition for &#039;&#039;The Artist&#039;&#039;.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Or &amp;quot;Ver. Black Camo,&amp;quot; in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations 2012]]&#039;&#039;.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump &lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in April 2012, &amp;quot;Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK&amp;quot; (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver. BLACK) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new grey color scheme, along with a grey trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer&#039;s Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyRed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Three times faster than the original BAPE version.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Japanese listing on the BAPE website. The accompanying English text reads &amp;quot;01 CONVOY BAPE VERSION RED CAMO&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump &lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in March 2013, &amp;quot;Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO&amp;quot; (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® VERSION RED CAMO) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new red color scheme, along with a red trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer&#039;s Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.bape.com/transformers_3 Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO on BAPE.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Commander-Convoy-Box-Gold-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the people who wanted this for the S.T.A.R.S. kit, I have bad news for you.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2019&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the &amp;quot;Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy Box Crowdfunding Project&amp;quot; kickstarted by TakaraTomy and &#039;&#039;[[TV-Kun]]&#039;&#039;, this Convoy is a gold-chrome-and-redeco of the &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime figure, featuring a more balanced deco compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Gold Convoy Trophy|Gold Convoy Trophy]] (at least until [https://twitter.com/Televi_Kun/status/1152244044598132742 the second prototype reveals that the entire body is chromed]). Despite being etched on a trophy stand, Convoy is able to transform into truck mode, albeit facing upwards.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In addition, the set also comes with a replica of the [[S.T.A.R.S.]] supply kit, a S.T.A.R.S. badge, a Transformers Fan Club card, a poster, and a Transformers Mook.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Crowdfunding began on [[July 1]]fst until [[August 31]]st, with a total of 2000 backers needed. Unfortunately, it only reached 840 backers with a total of 16,650,000 yen out of 33,600,000 yen needed.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transform Jr&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|1985Jnr}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Convoy Junior toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime&#039;s kid brother.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (1985)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer &lt;br /&gt;
:As one of the first &#039;&#039;[[Transform Jr]]&#039;&#039; toys, this version of Optimus Prime was released under the early name for the series, &#039;&#039;Transform Gōkin&#039;&#039;. As a smaller, simplified version of the original Generation 1 Prime figure intended as a low-cost alternative for younger children, Prime features a similar transformation, with a removable head in addition to fists, but lacks rubber tires and translucent windows. As with most other &#039;&#039;Transform Jr&#039;&#039; figures, he lacked any of his major accessories, coming only with his rifle and a cardboard replacement for his trailer that had to be assembled by the buyer.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Transformjr hero set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The true Heroes of Cybertron]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;3 Heroes Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (multipack, 1987)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;Transform Jr&#039;&#039; version of Prime was re-released a few years later in a &amp;quot;Hero&amp;quot; set alongside the &#039;&#039;Jr&#039;&#039; versions of [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;5 Years of Leaders Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (multipack, 1989)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 fists (left and right), head, Laser Blaster, cardboard trailer&lt;br /&gt;
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:Prime was again re-released several years later in a lucky Draw &amp;quot;5 Years of Leaders&amp;quot; set alongside the &#039;&#039;Jr&#039;&#039; versions of Rodimus Convoy, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]], God Ginrai, and Star Saber.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Return of Convoy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|StarConvoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:StarConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]] &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Star Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cybertron, 1991)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-372&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Laser rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1991 (Return of Convoy)|Return of Convoy]]&#039;&#039; part of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original Takara &#039;&#039;Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline]], and the final new-design Optimus Prime toy from the original Generation 1 era, the Japanese-exclusive Star Convoy was a significant departure from previous versions. This incarnation of Prime transforms into an extended-hood cab truck of made-up model pulling an implausibly large trailer, incorporating the motorized &amp;quot;Microcarrier&amp;quot;. [[Motorized movement|Powered by four AA batteries]], the Microcarrier drives Star Convoy either forward or backward, spinning a radar dish mounted on the rear of his trailer as he rolls along. Prime&#039;s teammate in the [[Battlestars]], [[Grandus (G1)|Grandus]], can link up to the rear of Star Convoy&#039;s vehicle mode and be pulled along behind him; [[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] can then land atop Grandus, forming a giant vehicle. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Unlike previous Optimus Prime toys, the cab section does not separate from the trailer for transformation, instead forming the arms of his imposing 12-inch tall robot mode. He lacks any sort of leg articulation in this mode, but the Microcarrier comes into play again, allowing Prime to roll either forward or backward into action.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Additionally, Star Convoy transforms into a large battle station that interacts with the [[Micromaster]]s that made up the vast majority of the &#039;&#039;Transformer&#039;&#039; toyline at the time. His chest contains a peg that allows Micromaster figures to stand inside it in either robot or base modes, and he comes with a unique Micromaster version of [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Hot Rod]] not available on its own. He features storage space in his legs for two spring-loaded figure-launching [[Micro Trailer]]s, and comes with one of his own, decorated in a unique black and orange color scheme. In this mode, two ramps are connected to the Microcarrier; when the carrier&#039;s treads are set rolling, they do not move the base, but instead act as conveyor belts that carry Micromaster figures down the ramps. The Microcarrier also spins a gun turret mounted between the conveyors, on which Micromaster figures can stand. Finally, a special connector packaged with Star Convoy allows the Microcarrier to be connected up to Grandus&#039;s base mode, powering his moving elevator.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on Star Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:StarConvoy reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Star Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cybertron, 2005)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-372&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Laser rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps&lt;br /&gt;
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:Star Convoy was reissued by Takara in 2005, with some notable alterations to his deco: his white plastic was replaced with metallic silver, and the yellow star on his chest was chromed golden. Star Convoy himself retained some of his original decals, but most notably his &amp;quot;simulated head lights&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;wind shield panels&amp;quot; were tampographed on him; similarly, [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#StarConvoyReissue|Hot Rod]]&#039;s stickers were all replaced with tampograph deco. Additionally, where the original toy had been packaged in robot mode in a tall box decorated with the standard Japanese package art of the time, the reissue was packaged in vehicle mode, in a long, wide box more reminiscent of the original Generation 1 toys.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The stickers for this reissue have been found to deteriorate over time, with the silver portions showing a prominent fading effect. This was even present in a [[MISB|sealed]] copy.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/encore-star-convoy-stickers.1236170/ Encore Star Convoy sticker issue]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on reissue Star Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I AM OPTIMUS PRIME.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader, [[1992]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser blaster&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right fists, light &amp;amp; sound module, 2 rocket launchers, 4 rockets, &amp;quot;Roller&amp;quot; scout car, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, trailer, 4 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the very first assortment of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, this Optimus Prime  is a [[redeco]] of the original figure release with some notable new additions to catch him up to the radical 1990s. While his cab robot retained his original red and dark blue color scheme, his trailer was recast in black, with the original blue and silver striped sticker replaced with a red and silver one displaying Optimus&#039;s name. On the first release of the trailer, the internal components and Roller matched the blue of the cab robot. Later, the internal components and Roller were changed to a lighter blue. Another &#039;&#039;second&#039;&#039; running change followed, making the dark blue of the cab robot match this lighter shade. A bright yellow &amp;quot;Autobot&amp;quot; [[tampograph]] was also added to the back of his right leg, present in all versions of the toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime comes with all his original accessories and play features... yes, even the [[for safety reasons|severely-weakened]] missile launchers on the Combat Deck, the only recycled toy in &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; to retain the old launching mechanisms. But Optimus also sas two major new play features. To increase his arsenal, Optimus is now armed with a pair of large, black handheld missile launchers that fire red missiles. These launchers were retooled from the 1992 &#039;&#039;[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039; figure [http://www.yojoe.com/action/92/barricade.shtml Barricade].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Second, he comes with an electronic &amp;quot;sound and lights module&amp;quot; that can either plug into the front of the trailer (where it resembles a trailer refrigeration unit), or hook onto Optimus&#039;s back in [[robot mode]] via a new slot retooled into the cab robot. Unfortunately, the soundbox is heavy enough that doing so can often overpower Prime&#039;s hip joints, causing him to topple backward. The soundbox features a large, [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metalized]] Autobot symbol on its front, and three grey buttons which trigger two flashing red LEDs on either side of the module, and [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/c/c6/G2OptimusNoises.ogg a trio of sound effects]: a truck engine noise, a laser gun sound effect, and a very loud &amp;quot;I am Optimus Prime!&amp;quot;. The module also features ports on either side into which the missile launchers can peg. How the sound module handles batteries is an oddity among Transformers before or since: as Optimus came out during a transitional period where button cell batteries were still fairly expensive, the module uses AA batteries by default, but was originally packed with a small bracket for included LR44 batteries that overrides the AA compartment completely to support the &amp;quot;Try Me!&amp;quot; feature in the box. The original intent is to discard the bracket once the LR44s run out and switch to several AA batteries, but if one were to keep it, the electronics can work equally well solely off far fewer button cell batteries.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 2 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:CombatheroPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|BE A HEEEERO]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Hero, 1994)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara name&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TRF-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Rifle, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the second year of &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;, [[Hero (G2)|Hero]] Optimus Prime was the first new-mold Optimus Prime toy created for the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; line. He transforms into a long-nose truck and trailer of unknown, potentially made-up model. The trailer has a permanently-attached massive rocket launcher powered by an air bellows: slide one of his rockets over the barrel, then slam down on the bellows to launch the rocket. The launcher also features a [[5 mm post]] to attach a smaller rifle. The rockets and bellows all clip neatly onto the trailer as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In robot mode, the launcher remains permanently affixed to Optimus&#039;s right arm, and retains its functionality. The air bellows and rockets mount on his back. This was also one of the first &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toys to feature expanded [[articulation]] in robot mode, though they hadn&#039;t really perfected the formula so soon and he ends up fairly back-heavy and heel-strut-needing.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A similar air-launching system with identical missiles was used by the simultaneously-released [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Hero|Hero Megatron]], and by Laser Optimus Prime the following year (see below).&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to create [[Sureshot (G2)#Toys|Sureshot]] and the [[KB Toys]]-exclusive [[Destructicon (RID)|Destructicon]] [[Scourge (RID)#Destructicon|Scourge]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Hero Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G2toy laser optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|What was that about shoulder-speakers, Jazz?]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Laser Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader, [[1995]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara name&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;Battle Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TRF-13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser cannon&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[Laser Rod (weapon)|saber weapon]]&amp;quot;, missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the final year of &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;, Laser Optimus Prime (released in Europe under the name &amp;quot;Laser Rod Optimus Prime&amp;quot;) transforms into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX, pulling a grey and black fuel tank trailer. The sides of the trailer are decorated with a sticker depicting Prime using a flamethrower to burn down a banner with the words &amp;quot;Optimus Prime Octane&amp;quot; on it. The truck is armed with a disc launcher on the roof of its trailer, which launches five blue discs bearing the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Autobot insignia as a knob is turned. Like the other &amp;quot;[[Laser Rod|Laser]]&amp;quot; toys released this year, Prime features electronics powered by two button-cell batteries; in truck mode, pressing the button on the cab&#039;s roof causes his headlight to light up with yellow LEDs.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In the grand Optimus tradition, the cab of Laser Optimus Prime disconnects to become the highly poseable robot mode of Prime himself. Like Powermaster Prime and Hero Prime, the toy features the iconic windshield pecs and grill abs, despite not actually being formed from the actual truck components they emulate. In robot mode, pressing the button on Prime&#039;s cab (now on his back) activates a red LED in his right fist which illuminates his clear-plastic sword (which stores beneath his legs in truck mode).&lt;br /&gt;
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: Prime&#039;s trailer unfolds via a spring-loaded transformation mechanism in a battle station that is positively &#039;&#039;bristling&#039;&#039; with varied weaponry. In addition to the disc launcher, it is armed with a &amp;quot;ripple-fire&amp;quot; missile launcher that fires five missiles, an air-powered rocket launcher like the one previously seen on Hero Optimus Prime, and a small laser cannon that mounts on the base&#039;s main tower. Both the missile launcher and laser cannon can disconnect and be held by Prime; his LED-fist will illuminate the laser cannon like it does his sword. Additional missiles and a second rocket are stored in grooves inside the sides of the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was redecoed by Takara in 2000 as &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Car Robots]]&#039;&#039; [[Scourge (RID)#Toys|Black Convoy]], and later by Hasbro as Black Convoy&#039;s [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; franchise]] counterpart Scourge. It was also used to make the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#G-2|Laser Ultra Magnus]]. It was planned to be used to make &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[Toxitron (Universe)#Toys|Toxitron]], but that was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In addition to being possibly the most popular &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; figure, Laser Optimus Prime was, prior to 2003, a regular contender for most popular &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toy &#039;&#039;ever&#039;&#039;, back in the days of the annual [[alt.toys.transformers]] fan awards; the toy won twice, and actually lost once to his redeco, Scourge.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Laser Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G2-toy OptimusPrime GoBot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sweet ride, Prime. (&#039;&#039;Hasbro release&#039;&#039;)]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Go-Bot, 1995)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Gun&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the second wave of [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s, this Optimus is a redeco of [[Firecracker#Toys|Firecracker]], transforming into a &#039;&#039;[[Hot Wheels]]&#039;&#039;-sized 1:64-scale Lamborghini Diablo. Like most Go-Bots, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly, and is broadly compatible with &#039;&#039;Hot Wheels&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;Matchbox&#039;&#039; style tracks and playsets.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The plastic colors are a &amp;quot;solid&amp;quot; version of Firecracker&#039;s color layout, substituting opaque red for transparent red plastic, but also adding blue paint to his helmet for that little extra touch of Optimus. (All of the toys from the first wave that had transparent plastics were released in this wave with opaques instead; [[Blowout#Toys|Blowout]] and Firecracker became new versions of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Megatron]] and Optimus Prime respectively, while [[Gearhead#Toys|Gearhead]] and [[Motormouth#Toys|Motormouth]] stayed themselves.)&lt;br /&gt;
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: In Europe, this deco was sold as Firecracker himself rather than Optimus Prime (at least in the French/Dutch/German packaging variant).&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[File:G2-toy OptimusPrime GoBotTakara.jpg|upright=1|left|thumb|(&#039;&#039;Takara release&#039;&#039;)]]&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara &#039;&#039;G-2&#039;&#039; line, but it was a... weird release. His hood was tampographed with a stylized &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; with the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; logo set within the top bar, the same deco that appears on Go-Bots [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Soundwave]], as well as the Japanese release of Go-Bots [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Megatron]]. On top of that, his yellow plastics are now the same bright fluorescent yellow as found on Soundwave, thanks to the [[gang-molding]] process used to make this batch. He keeps the blue helmet though. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual &#039;&#039;G-2&#039;&#039; style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; packaging, but a &amp;quot;generic&amp;quot; cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It&#039;s unclear why these toys were released this way; it&#039;s possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments; these toys do not appear on the normal &#039;&#039;G-2&#039;&#039; catalogs either. Even more oddly, the Optimus shown on the cross-sell is actually a [[Sideswipe (G1)#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]] with the car panels hand-painted red, and lacks the &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; on the hood... and yes, he&#039;s labeled &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; in Japanese as well, making this the first instance of the character &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; being named &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot; in Japan. &lt;br /&gt;
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: The sculpt was later redecoed again for the third wave of Go-Bots to become [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]], and later still into the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] [[Spychanger]] [[R.E.V.]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrimeGobot/optimusprime.htm More information on Go-Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|HeroRecolorOptimusPrime}}{{anchor|g2combatheroprime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:CombatHeroPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Hero, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;1995&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Gun, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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: This Optimus Prime was to be a redeco of Hero Optimus Prime (above) in dark blue and red. Packaged samples of this toy were produced, but it was ultimately never released. The packaged samples feature a &amp;quot;traditional&amp;quot; color scheme for the head, with a silver [[mouthplate]]; the prototype depicted in the official catalog image seen on the right sports an unusual &#039;&#039;red&#039;&#039; mouthplate, which inspired several later toys.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Since much of the advertising for the ultimately-unreleased redeco used an older, outdated name for the &amp;quot;Heroes&amp;quot; assortment, &amp;quot;Combat Heroes&amp;quot;, Optimus and an equally unreleased redeco of &amp;quot;Hero&amp;quot; Megatron are commonly referred to by fans as &amp;quot;Combat Heroes&amp;quot; compared to the original &amp;quot;Heroes&amp;quot; releases, although all evidence suggests that Hasbro had never actually intended such a distinction, instead treating them as mere color [[variant]]s. Though the packaging is mostly unchanged (including a reuse of the existing packaging art depicting the original release&#039;s color scheme), one of the few minor alterations sees the addition of the name &amp;quot;Hero&amp;quot; (rather than &amp;quot;Combat Hero&amp;quot;) to Optimus Prime&#039;s name above the (otherwise unchanged) UPC barcode.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A finished sample of the Hero Optimus Prime redeco was among the rare toys auctioned off for charity at [[BotCon 1996]], along with several other unreleased &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; items.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Generation2/HeroOptimusPrimeProtoMOSC.html &amp;quot;Combat Hero&amp;quot; Optimus Prime in packaging at Super Toy Archive]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/generation+2/blue+optimus+prime/3654 &amp;quot;Combat Hero&amp;quot; Optimus Prime in packaging at Transformers @ The Moon]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/g2/combat-hero-optimus-prime/3429/1/ &amp;quot;Combat Hero&amp;quot; Optimus Prime in and out of packaging at Seibertron]&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;General Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Auto Roller, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;1995&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Four missiles&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Un autorollers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;quot;General&amp;quot; Optimus Prime would have been a redeco of the Decepticon [[Auto Roller (G2)|Auto Roller]] [[Dirtbag#Toys|Dirtbag]], transforming into an &amp;quot;earth mover&amp;quot; mining dumper/haul truck in green camo, ironically bearing a closer resemblance to [[Hound (G1)/toys|Hound]]&#039;s color scheme than the also-unreleased [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generation 2|&amp;quot;Sgt. Hound&amp;quot;]] Auto Roller.&lt;br /&gt;
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: the mold has an [[autotransformation|auto-transforming]] [[gimmick]] activated by rolling his rear wheels; roll forward to go to [[robot mode]], and back to dump truck. A switch on his back end separates the gears of the gimmick, allowing him to roll freely in either mode. In robot mode, he has a twin spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm, and a clamping &amp;quot;stun gun&amp;quot; claw on the left. In vehicle mode, his missiles can peg onto the front end of the dump-bed for storage.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to make [[Autostinger#Toys|Autostinger]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:LaserPrime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Battle Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (reissue, [[2006]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TRF-13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser cannon&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;saber weapon&amp;quot;, missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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: This reissue of the original &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Laser Optimus Prime figure was made using the modified version of the mold created for &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Scourge, lacking the sculpted &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Autobot insignias on the disks featured on the original. It sports a modified deco, with the flat grey plastic on both the trailer and Prime&#039;s chest now replaced with silver chrome; additionally, new Autobot symbol tampographs were added to the doors of Prime&#039;s cab mode and the front end of his trailer, and a pair of new chest-window stickers featuring an illustration of the Matrix of Leadership replaced the original decals.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This version of the mold was used to create the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#G-2|Laser Ultra Magnus]], and somewhat more perplexingly, was briefly [[repurposing|repurposed]] by the [[Master of the Game|second]] &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars Reborn]]&#039;&#039; text story as a temporary body for [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity#Beast Wars Reborn|Optimus Primal]]!&lt;br /&gt;
{{G2LaserOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Note|Very early in the life of the &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; toyline (before the debut of the &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; cartoon), Hasbro treated the series as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and so Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Primal vs Megatron!&#039;&#039;&#039; (Basic versus two-pack, 1996)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-6&#039;&#039;&#039;[[File:BWtoy-Primalbat.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I&#039;m Batman, and I can breathe in space.]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 swords&lt;br /&gt;
:The first &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimus Primal]] is a Basic size class blue bat which could autotransform into a robot by pulling the tail. Two swords were removable from under its wings for use as weaponry in [[robot mode]]. It was packaged along with an alligator version of Megatron and a &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; mini-comic. &lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was released during the short-lived period when Hasbro was treating the Beast Wars as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make the less ambiguous [[#AmazonConvobat|Optimus Prime-recolored Convobat]], the separate individual [[Convobat#Toys|Convobat]], [[Onyx Primal#Toys|Onyx Primal]] as well as inspire the comic character [[Nyx]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimalBat/optimusprimal.htm More information on Optimus Primal at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Optimusprimaltoyultraape.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Well, that&#039;s just Prime.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Primal&#039;&#039;&#039; (Ultra, 1996/1997/1998)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 &amp;quot;spinal swords&amp;quot;, 4 &amp;quot;mega-blast missiles&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;mace whip&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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: The second Optimus Primal toy was an ape in the Ultra size class. Though the transformation from primate to humanoid was a relatively simplistic one, the toy compensated with more than a fair share of weaponry and action features. A compartment on his right forearm opened to reveal a skull-shaped &amp;quot;mace whip&amp;quot; he could hold in his fist. His left forearm could open into a double-barreled &amp;quot;mega-blast missile&amp;quot; launcher. On his back were two more spring-loaded &amp;quot;mega-blast missile cannons&amp;quot;/launchers which auto-flipped over each shoulder. By pulling a lever in the center of his back, both arms would either spin at the bicep or bend in and out at the elbow, depending on the placement of notch-buttons located on either bicep. This gimmick was shown to be an effort to simulate a gorilla beating its chest while Optimus was in [[beast mode]], but could also be used in robot mode, making him swing his weapons wildly before himself. And finally, like many first-year &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; toys, a battle mask/&amp;quot;[[mutant head]]&amp;quot; could be deployed over his robot head.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Takara released the toy as part of their &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; line in July of 1997, nearly identical to the Hasbro version. The missiles for the Takara version are thinner and simpler than the original Hasbro version, and would be used in all subsequent releases of the mold.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Just like Optimus Primal&#039;s basic bat toy, this figure was released during the short-lived period when the Beast Wars was still considered to be an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was [[redeco]]ed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Primal and [[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Beast Wars Telemocha Series]] DX Convoy, and [[retool]]ed into &#039;&#039;Beast Wars Reborn&#039;&#039;/&#039;&#039;Beast Wars Tenth Anniversary&#039;&#039; versus pack Optimus Primal. Takara also created multiple special variants, including all-gold (from &#039;&#039;[[TV Magazine]]&#039;&#039;, only ten awarded), red and gray (&#039;&#039;TV Magazine&#039;&#039; again, but only &#039;&#039;one&#039;&#039; awarded), and blue-fur (a &#039;&#039;[[Comic Bom Bom]]&#039;&#039; design-contest prize, only five awarded).&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimal/optimusprimal.htm More information on ape Optimus Primal at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BW-toy OptimusPrimalCDROM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Freedom is the right of all superstitious, cowardly lots. Wait, no, that&#039;s not right...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Amazon Showdown Special Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (1997)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;VS-S1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 swords&lt;br /&gt;
: Available only in a special CD-ROM two-pack with a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#VSS1|purple redeco of &amp;quot;Megaligator&amp;quot;]], this redeco of &amp;quot;Convobat&amp;quot; takes his colors from [[#HeroOptimusPrime|the first &#039;&#039;G-2&#039;&#039; Convoy toy released in Japan]] and retains his previous gimmickry. His back features a silver Maximal [[Insignia|faction symbol]] plus &amp;quot;C-ROM&amp;quot;, as in &amp;quot;Cybertron&amp;quot;, get it? Huh? And Megatron has the &amp;quot;D-ROM&amp;quot;? See what they did there?&lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy&#039;s [[bio]] clarifies that this Convobat is Optimus Prime, having had a trailer truck alternate mode and later scanning a bat to fight Megatron.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The included CD-ROM includes the bios from wave 1 of the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; toyline, the [[Commercial/Beast Wars#Wave 1 Deluxe|first &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; commercial]], and a coloring game.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to make [[Onyx Primal]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Cybertron/ConvoyBat/convoybat.htm More information on CD-ROM Convobat at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[https://ameblo.jp/aburachoujin/entry-12545863577.html Review including CD-ROM images at aburachoujin&#039;s blog]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Machine Wars&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MW-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Most Autobots [[Primus apotheosis|aspire]] to be Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime aspires to be [[Thunder Clash]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Ultra, 1997)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle, 2 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
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: Available only at [[KB Toys]], &#039;&#039;[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] and slight [[retool]] of the European Generation 1 exclusive [[Turbomaster]] leader [[Thunder Clash#Toys|Thunder Clash]]. It&#039;s easy to see why Thunder Clash was chosen to become the new Optimus Prime, given his adherence to Prime tradition: the truck cab disconnects to become the robot, while the trailer unfolds to become an assault tower with twin missile racks. On the original Thunder Clash version of the mold, the racks operated on a gravity-feed system where a new missile drops into the launcher from above each time one was fired, allowing for twelve to be fired in rapid succession using a pinball launcher style mechanism. &lt;br /&gt;
:For &#039;&#039;Machine Wars&#039;&#039; Prime, this feature had to be retooled [[for safety reasons]], sealing the gravity feed slot and cutting the original launcher plungers down to just the handles, which do not move. The small missiles were replaced with much larger new molds to prevent choking hazards and triggers were added to the sides of the launchers, becoming regular spring loaded (and unusually powerful) single-firing weapons. There seems to have been some disconnect between the deco artist and whoever handled the redone Thunder Clash [[sticker]]s, as some stickers replicate details already handled by paint on the figure. Not noted in the instructions is that the handgun is meant to serve as the drive shaft for the cab, storing between the legs on the backside. On a minor note, the redeco eliminates all [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|gold plastic]] from the toy, making it much more durable than Thunder Clash&#039;s original release.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The [[package art]] for this toy is a retouched version of the art for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; Laser Optimus Prime (see above), but now positioned so one robot arm is always &amp;quot;off the edge&amp;quot; of the box and unseen - conveniently hiding the sword this toy has never had, yet leaving the Laser Prime faceplate intact.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This version of the mold was planned to be [[redeco]]ed into [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] for the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; line, but the release was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Machine Wars&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Choro-Q Robo&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ChoroQOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy TV Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Q/01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Yasuhiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Choro-Q|Choro-Q Robo]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a small, cutesified transforming figure of Optimus Prime that changes from trailer-pulling truck directly to [[robot mode]]. The toy features a working pull-back motor, and is decorated in a color scheme based on Prime&#039;s appearance in the original Generation 1 cartoon, with blue eyes and windows and a grey stripe on the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ChoroQConvoyTV/convoy.htm Move information on Convoy TV Version at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Metallic Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Q/02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of &#039;&#039;Choro-Q Robo&#039;&#039; Convoy is a redeco of the first, featuring glittering metallic plastic, and a deco based upon the original toy, with yellow eyes, black windows, and a silver-and-blue stripe on the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Commemorative Series&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Commemorative series optimus prime modifications.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The snip that launched a thousand snits.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002/2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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:The first reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in North America since the Generation 1 toyline reached its end, this &amp;quot;[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]&amp;quot; edition of the figure was a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive. It was &#039;&#039;mostly&#039;&#039; identical to the original figure, save for some necessary modifications made [[for safety reasons]]: In the first instance of what would become a recognizable alteration to the mold, the toy&#039;s smokestacks were shortened, while the Combat Deck&#039;s firing missiles were elongated to prevent potential choking, as was the case with all other Commemorative Series figures&#039; firing missiles. This release also had the trailer&#039;s launching feature removed.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In 2012, a reissue of the Commemorative Series toy was released. Though the &amp;quot;Commemorative Series&amp;quot; label was not printed anywhere on the packaging, the included instructions retained the name. The toy itself is a mix of different versions. The cab has the safety modifications of the original &#039;&#039;Commemorative Series&#039;&#039; release, including the shortened smokestacks and longer missiles (and thicker rifle), but also has the modified hitch of the 2011 &#039;&#039;Chronicle&#039;&#039; two-pack (see below). Meanwhile, the trailer features the lighter gray plastic colors used for the 2008 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; release, and the Autobot insignias on the robot&#039;s shoulders are tampographed (like on Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; version and Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; 25th Anniversary release). This version also seems to suffer from [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Commemorative Series Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:GodGinrai toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The real one has a longer missile]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 Laser Rifles, 2 Twin Particle Beam Cannons, Super Robot head, missile launcher, 2 missiles, [[Apex Bomber]] chest/trailer top, 2 legs (left &amp;amp; right), 2 arms (left and right), Armor chest/trailer front, 2 wings (left &amp;amp; right)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Ban Magami]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Marketed as a reissue of Powermaster Optimus Prime, this Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us-exclusive Commemorative Series figure is in truth based on the Ginrai tooling on the toy that had previously been exclusive to Japan. It features a die-cast metal cab with translucent blue windows, and shortened, chrome smokestacks, and comes packaged with the drone [[Apex Bomber]] (formerly Ginrai&#039;s partner [[Godbomber]]), who splits into several components and combines with Prime to form &amp;quot;Apex Armor&amp;quot;. As with all other Commemorative Series figures, Prime&#039;s new spring-loaded missile launcher featured an elongated missile.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure was re-released in Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets in 2012, with no known changes to the figure itself but several modifications to the packaging that makes it easy to tell the two releases apart: The flap containing the [[package art]] is omitted entirely, the &amp;quot;Commemorative Series II&amp;quot; label is missing, the age recommendation and safety warning labels, the &amp;quot;Changes from double tractor trailer to battle station to super robot!&amp;quot; call-out and the name of the toy have all been shuffled around (with the words &amp;quot;battle&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;super&amp;quot; being omitted in the process), and most notably, the toy is no longer named &amp;quot;Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor&amp;quot;, but simply &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot;, with Apex Bomber&#039;s existence no longer acknowledged anywhere on the packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/ApexPrime/apexprime.htm More information on Powermaster Prime with Apex Armor at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;The Transformers Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tf collection 0 convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;0&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, [[energon-axe]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:As yet another in an increasingly large number of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this entry in the Japanese-exclusive &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues added a few extra goodies to spice things up. Chiefly, the figure was armed with a new [[energon-axe]], based on the weapon used by Prime in the Generation 1 cartoon episode, &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]&amp;quot;, which plugs into either of the headlight-holes that normally accommodate Prime&#039;s fists. Additionally, Prime came packaged with a ring binder folder designed to hold the pull-out character file sheets that were included with all the other &#039;&#039;Transformers Collection&#039;&#039; reissues. Notably, this figure reinstated the original, thick version of Prime&#039;s rifle as the standard for all future Japanese reissues.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Transformers Collection Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Tfcollection prime fist.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Starscream&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;9&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:This redeco of the original Generation 1 [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] [[Starscream (G1)/toys|toy]] came packaged with a remolded right fist for Optimus Prime. This fist featured additional pegs that allowed it to hold [[Megatron (G1)/toys#TFCStarscream|the pistol mode Megatron accessory]] which was also included with Starscream.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/AnimeStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Transformers Collection Starscream at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WSTF Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You didn&#039;t find my trailer, did you? Haw haw.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GTF 01A&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Standing only two-and-a-quarter inches tall, &#039;&#039;[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime was the smallest fully transforming G1 Optimus toy. He features an accurate transformation sequence based on the original full-sized toy, replacing the detachable hands with actual sculpted fists, and even including a tiny version of his laser rifle. Unsurprisingly, he also has little articulation and is only capable of moving his arms and legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:His trailer and Roller were also available as a separate set in the same wave, as a rare [[shortpacking|shortpacked]] figure with the ID number &amp;quot;GTF-01B&amp;quot;. It is a simplified version of the original Combat Deck, lacking features like the interior deco and the lift arm of the artillery robot, but still nonetheless looking fairly accurate to the original toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SmallestPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Wstf anime convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Anime Version)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GTF 06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming&#039;&#039; Prime was redecoed the following year for the second wave of the line, into a color scheme based on his Generation 1 cartoon appearance featuring brighter reds and blues, white thighs, yellow details on his bumper, and blue eyes and windows. This version of the figure was made available for a second time in the next wave (&amp;quot;Wave 2.5&amp;quot;), with a new anime-decorated version of the Combat Deck now available as a rare &amp;quot;chase&amp;quot; figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestAnimePrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Convoy (Anime Version) at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Wstf white convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (White)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GTF X-4&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:Another version of Prime was also available in the second wave of the &#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039; series as a chase figure. This almost entirely white version of the figure is clearly based on the version of the original Prime cab robot used in the Generation 1 Ultra Magnus figure, but was nonetheless sold as Optimus Prime for the &#039;&#039;Smallest&#039;&#039; line.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestConvoyWhiteMode/convoy.htm More information on Convoy (White) at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Wstf vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Can&#039;t you guys ever get along?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy vs Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (multipack, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;VSX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively as a freebie through the September 2004 issue of [[Dengeki Hobby]] magazine, this &#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039; two-pack contains both Optimus Prime and Megatron, in homage to the original 1984 &amp;quot;VSX&amp;quot; giftset containing the original versions of the two leaders.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Mini Toy Shop Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy mini toy shop convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&#039;Cause we got a li&#039;l ol&#039; convoy, rockin&#039; through the night...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:At about 2/3 the size of the &#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039;, this diminutive version of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is the smallest figure of the Autobot leader made to date. It was sold as part of Takara&#039;s blindpacked &#039;&#039;[[Mini Toy Shop Collection]]&#039;&#039; line, a series of miniaturized figures from numerous classic Takara toylines, including &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Microman]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Choro-Q]]&#039;&#039; and others. Both of Prime&#039;s modes are represented by non-transforming individual figures, which come together in a two-pack. In-box, his truck form is even packed in a miniature recreation of his original Japanese packaging, which also includes a shrunken version of his sticker sheet. A tiny version of the original Takara Transformers catalog completes the set.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=3541&amp;amp;mode=flat More information on Mini Collection Convoy at tformers.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|20th Anniversary}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|And the fandom rejoiced. &#039;&#039;(Takara Masterpiece Version Pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-MP-20th-Anniversary-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|&#039;&#039;(20th Anniversary Version Pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039;/&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 11]], [[2003]]/2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer (Japanese release only)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] and [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;20th Anniversary&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime was produced for the stated milestone of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; brand. So successful was the figure that &#039;&#039;ToyFare&#039;&#039; magazine ultimately ranked it #1 in their quest for &amp;quot;Best Toy Ever&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/000054376.cfm ToyFare Magazine Best Toys Ever]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Created with the specific purpose of producing an Optimus Prime as accurate to the original animated series as possible, the toy is exceptionally poseable compared to toys prior, partially constructed from die-cast metal, features rubber tires and vacuum-metalized plastic and is heavily detailed, with sliding pistons in its joints and working spring-loaded suspension in vehicle mode. The figure also contains multiple non-intrusive gimmicks, such as a moving [[mouthplate]] to emulate Prime&#039;s traditional method of speech, flip-up communications panels on the forearms depicting images of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], and an opening, light-up Matrix chamber in the chest, which contains a removable vacuum-metalized Matrix of Leadership that can also be pulled open. The Matrix is housed within a removable gray battery box which can light up the matrix core when activated.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime comes with many accessories in addition to the aforementioned Matrix, including the character&#039;s traditional laser rifle, now termed (and henceforth known as) an [[ion blaster]]. The initial release of the figure cast the ion blaster in grey plastic, but later assortments recast it in its more familiar black coloration. Other accessories include a transparent orange energon-axe that plugs into either wrist when Prime&#039;s fist is retracted, and even a non-transforming gun mode Megatron weapon, with removable stock, silencer, and scope accessories, in homage to [[Countdown to Extinction (episode)|several]] [[The Insecticon Syndrome|instances]] in the Generation 1 cartoon when Prime was forced to wield his enemy. Pack-in bonuses that came with the figure included an inner cardboard tray illustrated to resemble the interior of Prime&#039;s Combat Deck, and in later releases, a small poster drawn by [[Pat Lee]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus has a hidden sculpted mouth underneath his face mask, though attempts at removing the mask from the head may entirely damage the action feature.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Takara&#039;s version of the figure was released in their markets slightly earlier, as the first of their long-running &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; line. In addition to coming with a cardboard trailer that the buyer could assemble to &amp;quot;complete&amp;quot; Prime&#039;s truck mode, Takara&#039;s release differed from Hasbro&#039;s by featuring longer smokestacks (kept short on the Hasbro version [[for safety reasons]]), and lacking the black scorch-marked &amp;quot;battle damage&amp;quot; paint applications Hasbro included on the figure&#039;s shoulders, wrists, and abdomen. In Western markets, the figure was intended to complement the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; line.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.camphortree.net/tf/tidbits/otfcc2004.txt Steve-o&#039;s OTFCC 2004 notes]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:This sculpt was redecoed by Takara into a golden Lucky Draw figure and later released in its original coloration with a trailer as a &amp;quot;Perfect Edition&amp;quot; (see below for both), while Hasbro would later redeco it into their &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039;-branded &amp;quot;[[#Classics|DVD Edition]]&amp;quot;. The mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] and &amp;quot;[[Eldedroid|Convoy Black Version]]&amp;quot;, representing one of many drones built in Prime&#039;s image, rather than Prime himself.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In &#039;&#039;[[Transformers History Collection]]&#039;&#039;, a [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] Transformers trading figure line, Takara released an add-on hand for &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy as a [[Chase figure]]. The hand holds a [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] figure and clips on to the end of Optimus Prime&#039;s arm, making the arm slightly longer than normal.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/20thPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Gold masterpiece prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|We salute the brave soul who transformed this thing in order to photograph it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Lucky Draw figure, [[2004]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer&lt;br /&gt;
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:Offered as part of a Lucky Draw campaign in August 2004, this extremely rare version of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy is almost entirely vacuum-metalized gold, lacking any other painted detail or stickers. The parts which are not viable are molded in a flat golden plastic; the only exceptions are its rubber tires, the core of the Matrix and the energon-axe, which remain black, blue and orange, respectively. Whether or not the figure was intended to evoke Optimus Prime&#039;s [[:File:Goldenlagoon prime perceptor.jpg|entirely-golden appearance]] in the cartoon episode &amp;quot;[[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon]]&amp;quot;, when he was coated with [[electrum]], is unknown; given that entirely chroming a figure gold is a fairly standard deco for Lucky Draw figures, it may just be happy coincidence more than anything else.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure comes packaged in the standard &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy box, with the only telltale sign of its fabled contents being the replacement of the traditionally silver foil lettering on the box with gold. It&#039;s not clear how many were made, but it is thought to be no more than 10 or 20.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://web.archive.org/web/20080501195324/http://www.goldoptimusprime.com/?show=Gold-Optimus-Prime More information on gold &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy at GoldOptimusPrime.com (via Internet Wayback Machine)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP04Convoy2.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|You just paid $170 for a big box on wheels.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Perfect Edition&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[September 28]], 2006/2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-4&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:For this re-release of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy, Takara submitted to the biggest desire fans had for the figure and produced a full-size, fully transforming plastic and die-cast metal trailer. The trailer opens up into Convoy&#039;s Combat Deck, with storage for its accessories and a functional repair drone, though Roller is conspicuous by its absence. Like the original Combat Deck, the drone can extend through holes in the roof and front of the closed trailer, and the interior has enough room to accommodate one &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; figure in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. Some reports suggest that the paint on this figure&#039;s chest chips more easily than past editions. The red paint on the cab is also a slightly lighter color than on MP01.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of Convoy, and Hasbro&#039;s 20th Anniversary DVD version of the toy depicts [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] on its communicators rather than Bumblebee and Starscream.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Continuating the trend begun by their previous release of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Ultra Magnus in 2005, Hasbro [[Australia]] released Convoy Perfect Edition as a Target Australia [[exclusive]] in 2008. Takara themselves then made the figure available for a second time in October 2009.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP4Sconvoysleepmode.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Remember that scene from the movie that made you cry and traumatised you as a kid? Well now you can display me doing just that!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Sleep Mode&#039;&#039;&#039; (2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-4S&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released by TakaraTomy as part of their &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]&#039;&#039; anniversary line honoring the &amp;quot;future era&amp;quot; of the original cartoon (which was set in 2010 in Japanese continuity, you see!), this exceptionally morbid re-release of the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy figure recolors the Autobot leader in &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;blacks and greys&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; low-saturated reds and blues, representing &#039;&#039;his dead body&#039;&#039; from &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;—but don&#039;t worry, kids, it&#039;s actually a &amp;quot;sleep mode&amp;quot;, according to the figure&#039;s name! Limited to 2010 pieces in Japan (see what they did there?), it comes with all its customary accessories, including the Perfect Edition trailer, redecoed where appropriate: the trailer itself has become translucent, its energon-axe is now transparent grey, and Megatron, in another movie homage, is rendered in translucent purple, evoking the scene depicting his transformation into [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]]. The figure was also released in other parts of Asia as a limited edition of 2010 as well, combined with the Japanese edition for 4020 total. The Japanese version denotes &amp;quot;Serial Number in Japan: ####/2010&amp;quot; on its bio card with the number out of 2010, while the Asian version denotes &amp;quot;C1 - ####/2010&amp;quot; with the number out of 2010 on its bio card.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of Convoy depicts [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rod]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] on its communicators.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MPtoy last shot convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Well, it had to end &#039;&#039;some&#039;&#039; day...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Last Production&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 26]], [[2011]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-1L&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, sound stage&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Convoy Last Production&amp;quot; was the final re-use of the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toy mold before it was at last retired after numerous re-releases and redecos. The figure is essentially identical to the original Japanese MP-1 release, aside from a slightly brighter red, and the addition of the words &amp;quot;LAST SHOT&amp;quot; in Transformers typeface molded into the small of Convoy&#039;s back, hidden beneath its headlight-flaps in [[robot mode]]. Lacking the trailer of MP-4, the figure instead comes with a redecoed version of the electronic base included with Hasbro&#039;s &amp;quot;[[#20thDVD|DVD Edition]]&amp;quot; of the figure from five years prior, which now features a collection of sixteen soundbytes of Convoy delivering famous lines from the Japanese version of the Generation 1 cartoon, recited by the character&#039;s original Japanese voice actor [[Tesshō Genda]]. The base was promoted as containing a hint as to the identity of the next &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toy; as it would turn out, this was a new version of Convoy himself (see below), foreshadowed by a sound clip on the base which played only intermittently, and which had Convoy announce that he would &amp;quot;soon be reborn&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:For its release in Korea, Hasbro Asia provided a [[collector coin]] featuring truck-mode Optimus Prime on one side and &amp;quot;MP-01L&amp;quot; on the other. The coin came mounted on a card featuring lineart of the Autobot leader&#039;s head, the stark black design of which could be mistaken for promoting the earlier &amp;quot;Sleep Mode&amp;quot; release. The limited release (and general lack of enthusiasm for the collector coins in Korea) makes this one of the more difficult Masterpiece coins to find.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|mp10}}{{anchor|MP10}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MP-10 toy photo.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Here we go again...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[September 24]], 2011, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#mp10|Ion blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mp10|energon-axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|trailer/Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Masterpiece|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Junichi Akutsu]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:MP-10 Convoy, advertised as a &amp;quot;perfect new model&amp;quot; on its packaging, is an entirely new tooling of Generation 1 Optimus Prime. Convoy is now smaller, making him more in-scale with other recent &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toys, such as [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus]], and comes with a trailer and various accessories. While the front of the vehicle mode&#039;s cab is an accurate depiction of a mid-to-late-1980s Freightliner FLT cabover, the back half, (which is, as usual, made out of Convoy&#039;s legs) is much larger and robot-leggier in proportion. (So much that they sculpt a ladder on each side.) &lt;br /&gt;
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:Many of the small features and electronics of the original &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; mold are left out. Instead, this Convoy features better overall cartoon accuracy (chest interior, head, etc.), an extensive red paint job that covers much of his red plastic, corrected robot mode proportions, improved articulation, and its gun can now collapse and store inside a compartment on its back in either mode. In addition to Convoy&#039;s trailer, which can transform into Combat Deck, it also comes with Roller, a small Spike Witwicky figurine, a die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership (with a clear blue plastic center), and an energy axe that slips over Convoy&#039;s right hand. Spike can fit inside the cab in vehicle mode, ride in Roller&#039;s seat, or fit into any of the seating compartments inside Convoy&#039;s trailer. Roller has options to plug in Convoy&#039;s gun or pull Convoy&#039;s trailer, and the trailer itself can store Convoy&#039;s weapons in any mode. Although not easily breakable, care must be taken for posing the index fingers; extending the finger even far would cause it to pop off.&lt;br /&gt;
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:MP-10 immediately became the gold standard in terms of scale for the Masterpiece line, with all subsequent releases being sized to best match him for nearly a decade.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was re-released in 2016, with the packaging now advertising the &amp;quot;Long Life Design&amp;quot; award which the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; line won that same year.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;lldaward&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[https://www.g-mark.org/award/describe/44648 Good Design Long Life Award: Transformers Masterpiece]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-10B Black Convoy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;See also: [[#mp10hasbro|MP-10 Hasbro]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Hasbro Masterpiece]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bape-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|In the jungle / the mighty jungle / the Convoy sleeps tonight]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (BAPE ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2014]]-[[August 19|07-19]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10A&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#mpbape|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mpbape|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mpbape|Energon axe]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2014, Convoy (BAPE Ver.) is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a green color scheme matching the [[#bape|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.]] of the original G1 toy, with &amp;quot;BAPE&#039;s famous camouflage pattern&amp;quot; and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Eva-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Unlike Shinji, this guy won&#039;t go strangling his girlfriend or dating his mother&#039;s clone, if he even has a mother...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Mode &amp;quot;Eva&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#eva|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#eva|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#eva|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#eva|trailer/Battle Station]], [[Roller (G1)#eva|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#eva|Spike Witwicky figurine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:Exclusive to the [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and limited to 1,000 pieces, this figure was released as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers × Evangelion]]&#039;&#039; crossover. It uses the MP-10 mold with all the same accessories, decoed in the green and purple color scheme of [[Evangelion Unit-01|Eva-01]]. The trailer, Roller, and Spike figure are done up in [[Nerv]]-themed colors.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bape2-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Because one overpriced clothing store exclusive MP10 repaint wasn&#039;t enough. Anyone like to give the odds for a BAPE Ver. BLACK in 2017 then?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015-11)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10R&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2015, Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO Ver.) is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique deep red color scheme matching the [[#bapered|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. Red]] of the original G1 toy, with &amp;quot;BAPE&#039;s famous camouflage pattern&amp;quot; and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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* &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; Mini Die-Cast figure (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**Included with &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-33 Inferno]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Replacing the collector coins in previous releases, the Asia release of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Inferno comes with a mini Optimus Prime figure, the first in a range of non transformable collectables made from &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;lost art&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; Die-Cast metal and based on the corresponding Masterpiece figure (MP10).&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bapeblack-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|As predicted. What&#039;s the chances of a new BAPE color scheme? Teal Blue or Burnt Gold would be nice if you&#039;re reading this, BAPE.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10K&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2017, MP Convoy BAPE BLACKCAMO Ver. is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique black color scheme matching the [[#bapeblack|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK]] of the original G1 toy, with &amp;quot;BAPE&#039;s famous camouflage pattern&amp;quot; and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP711-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|At your 7-Eleven, freedom&#039;s waiting for you.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[February 28]], [[2018]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-711&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Matrix of Leadership, energon-axe, trailer, Roller, Spike Witwicky figurine&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively from Japanese 7-11 stores, MP-711 is an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]-decoed Convoy—white with green and blue highlighting—themed with [[7-Eleven]] logos. Unlike most MP-10 redecos, he comes with a trailer, Roller, and Spike figure, who is sporting a 7-Eleven uniform. Roller and the combat deck come with 7-Eleven logos, however Convoy&#039;s shoulder logos are stickers with the option of a green 7-Eleven logo or the standard Autobot logo on either shoulder.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Anyone up for a game of [[basketrek]]?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos safari LeBron Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 15]], [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10ASL&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari LeBron James sneakers, in a fetching scheme of vibrant orange plus black and gray with extra details and logos. Unfortunately he does not come with a [[ballobot]] accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Masterpiece-MP44-Convoy-V3.jpg|upright=3|thumb|All this for the low, low price of an arm, a leg, and your firstborn son! (Note: [[The Master Builders (episode)|Basketball accessory]] not included.)]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Ver.3.0&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[August 31]], [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-44&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, 2 beam effect parts, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, damaged head, alternate head, Starscream head, Starscream shoulder intakes, damaged chestpiece, jetpack, trailer, Roller, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]], [[Sparkplug Witwicky#Masterpiece|Sparkplug Witwicky figurine]], [[Carly (G1)#Masterpiece|Carly figurine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:An entirely new mold released to commemorate the brand&#039;s 35th anniversary, &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Convoy Ver.3.0&amp;quot; is a much more complex and cartoon-accurate figure than previous releases. At 50,000 yen (approximately $450 USD), this Convoy had the highest MSRP of any mass-market &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toy until &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron|Unicron]]&#039;s $575 price tag was announced.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Alongside the Trailer (which retains the same function and can hold 4 standard-sized Autobot cars at a time when open), Roller, the Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, and Energon Axe, the Combat Deck&#039;s base can be removed and with the new flip-out wheels, Roller (now cast in stark grey with silver rims) can tow it around. The cannon and arm section can also be removed so it can function as a flight stand, while an adapter for [[Dinobot (BW)#Masterpiece|MP-41 Dinobot]]&#039;s display stand is also included, and the Ion Blaster now has 2 effect parts, which can simulate blaster fire and when used with the Sideswipe rocket pack included, can be used as booster flames. He also comes with a fuel hose like that on the original figure, as well as a soundbox feature that can be switched between recorded lines by the character&#039;s original Japanese ([[Tesshō Genda]]) and English ([[Peter Cullen]]) voice actors, with transformation effects (though the ascending and descending transformation sounds are spliced together in his English voice) and Douglas Walsh music to boot! As to note, Cullen&#039;s clips are closer to the recent [[Aligned]] portrayals.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|MP-36 Megatron]], Convoy includes a battle-damaged head and an abdomen cover to replicate the war wounds in the climatic battle in the movie, and alongside a newly designed figure of Spike, he comes with two of Sparkplug and Carly, any of them capable of riding inside via 2 small doors on the side of the cab. A second alternate head is based on his head&#039;s rounder design seen in the first season of the cartoon and the Marvel Comics. His accessories can be stored in the trailer&#039;s removable undercarriage.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure, with the included intakes and alternate head in place, also doubles as [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP44|Starscream]] from &amp;quot;[[Megatron&#039;s Master Plan, Part 1]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, Convoy has been known to suffer from differing quality control issues. Because of a design flaw, certain plastic parts in his lower ratcheted knee joints tend to build stress during movement and eventually break. Furthermore, grey and yellow paint in parts that tend to get scratched and bumped during transformation have been prone to paint chipping. Some units have come with their [[For safety reasons|soft plastic]] ear antennas on different heads warped in-package. The human minifigures can have their ball jointed limbs rather easily popping out of their sockets and misassembled ( in this case, Carly with her groin part in reverse from the front).&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unlike MP-01 and MP-10, this version of Convoy did not get a fully localized Hasbro release for English-speaking markets. However, it is being imported by Hasbro through numerous retail outlets with additional branding using the localized Optimus Prime name and presumably with the same Hasbro-branded slipcover and English safety sheet given to other contemporary &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; releases. In Canada, the figure is being released as an EB Games exclusive, where he&#039;ll cost even more than the game consoles sold there! Hasbro&#039;s online product description neglects to mention the voice box gimmick, possibly due to English-speaking audiences&#039; unfamiliarity with Japanese &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; media and the fairly late reveal of his English-language voice clips.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was redecoed as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Black Convoy]], with the sound gimmick removed, and without the trailer, battle damaged, and Starscream parts.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos duckcamo Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 26]], [[2020]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10DC&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari Duck sneakers, in a fetching scheme of greens plus vibrant orange.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{note|These other Atmos variants were revealed in 2019, but to date have not been released. All have the same accessories.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos ELEPHANT CAMO Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (black plus vibrant teal)&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos VIOTECH CAMO Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039;(light grey plus light gold)&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos TIGER CAMO BLACK Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (black plus shocking green and gold)&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos TIGER CAMO YELLOW Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (yellow and black tiger stripes plus white)&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-57-Skyfire.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Optimus Prall, Masterpiece flavored!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Skyfire&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-57&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Included with the massive [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Skyfire]] is an articulated, [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] figurine of &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot;, made to scale with Skyfire&#039;s jet mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-MP-44S-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[:File:FightSuperRobotLifeTransformersManga.JPG|You know, Optimus Prime, the superhero from America.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[February]] [[2024]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-44S&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, beam effect part, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, alternate head&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; brand, &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; MP-44S Optimus Prime is a redeco of &amp;quot;[[#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]]&amp;quot;, featuring colors based on the [[#The Transformers|original &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; toy]]. Among the heaps of accessories included with the original release of Convoy, Optimus retains only his Ion Blaster (with its beam effect), Energon Axe, and the more rounded head styled after season 1 of the cartoon (here passing the squint test for the toy head). These accessories are the same as MP-49, but now includes the Transformers power base stand adapter. New for this release is a sheet of stickers to reproduce the, erm, sheet of stickers, included with &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime. As with the previous trailer-less [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|MP-49 Black Convoy]], the soundbox has been neutered for this release. &lt;br /&gt;
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:This redeco has noticeably different tolerance changes, with the joints being much tighter than both MP-44 and MP-49. Also unlike MP-49, the entire figure is painted albeit in a lighter, more resistive coat compared to MP-44. The &amp;quot;round head&amp;quot; was given blue eyes (a change from the promotional photos). With the adjusted tolerances in mind, the clips that hook the leg-stored cab panels into the gas tanks have been removed.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Instead of the standard &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot; of Japanese releases based on older media, this toy uses the &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; name. It is explained as a name made popular by Hollywood movies—referring to the [[live-action film series]], which does not change character names in Japanese localization.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RMConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My vehicle mode is dangerous and unroadworthy!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: [[July 15]], 2004&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot;, missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]&#039;&#039; toys, &amp;quot;G1 Convoy&amp;quot; (as he is amusingly referred to even in fiction) visibly takes its cue from &#039;&#039;20th Anniversary&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime, featuring a similar sculpt, but sharing few to none of the larger toy&#039;s other attributes, least of all anything that could be described as a successful transformation.&lt;br /&gt;
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: G1 Convoy comes with two sets of fists, each pair featuring differently-shaped fist holes: one pair with square holes to hold the figure&#039;s &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot; (as his ion blaster is called), and the other with round 3mm-compatible holes to hold the spring-loaded translucent blue missile launcher (a generic accessory also available with &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Beast Megatron]] and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Beast Convoy]]). The fists are swapped out by simply popping them out of the wrist-hinge that holds them in place; the figure also includes an energon-axe that can be inserted into the wrist instead of a fist.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Due to being molded in translucent plastic, the waist section is prone to breakage, so exercise some caution. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RM DVDConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I&#039;m shiny!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Convoy + DVD&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: [[July 15]], 2004&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot;, missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)&lt;br /&gt;
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: Also in the first wave of &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039;, this special edition release of G1 Convoy is decked out in metallic paint and a tint of yellow for his eyes, with an extra Autobot insignia tampographed onto his right shoulder, and a black Convoy Gun. The figure comes packed with a DVD containing the first episode of the &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; cartoon, &amp;quot;[[Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/DVDConvoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy + DVD at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Rmblackconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I&#039;m blacky!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Convoy Limited Black Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2005)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot;, missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right), Calamity Defenser&lt;br /&gt;
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: Available only via mail-order through &#039;&#039;Dengeki Hobby&#039;&#039; magazine, the &amp;quot;Limited Black Version&amp;quot; of G1 Convoy is just that: a straight [[black redeco]] of the G1 Convoy toy. He comes with all his original accessories, appropriately redecoed (including a silver version of his axe), as well as a gold-chromed version of the &amp;quot;Calamity Defenser&amp;quot; [[solitarium]] weapon that came with [[Psycho-Orb]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/HHG1Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy Limited Black Version at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Crayola convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The third one is totally &#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; Prime!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Lucky Draw figure, 2005)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot;, missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)&lt;br /&gt;
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: When &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; G1 Convoy was turned into a Lucky Draw figure, the color scheme into which he was redecoed was chosen through a children&#039;s coloring contest held in the pages of the December 2004 issue of &#039;&#039;[[TV Magazine]]&#039;&#039;. The winning entry was a... &#039;&#039;startling&#039;&#039; mixture of blue, orange and two shades of green, earning the toy the [[fandom|fan]]-appointed nickname of &amp;quot;Crayola Convoy&amp;quot;. As with all Lucky Draws, it is extremely rare, with only ten units produced.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://web.archive.org/web/20210920023820/http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy/1594/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy.html More information on &amp;quot;Crayola Convoy&amp;quot; at LuckyDrawTransformers.com (via Internet Wayback Machine)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2003)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TFU03-toy Optimus Spychanger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Why won&#039;t they repaint my full-size toy in these colours?!?]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Spy Changer, 2004)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Spy Changer&amp;quot; Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; [[Spychanger]] [[Scourge (RID)#Spychanger|Scourge]] toy, transforming into a Western Star 4964EX truck. He replaces most of the black plastic with predominantly red and blue, with silver for detailing. Like most Spy Changers, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Originally a [[KB Toys]] exclusive, the first release of this toy (and the others in the assortment) did not have any sub-line designation at all, but later releases for other chains, most notably &amp;quot;budget&amp;quot; chains like Family Dollar, marked them as &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; product.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also redecoed into [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Optimus Prime Figure|a Spy Changer version of the live-action movie Optimus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Universe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Collector&#039;s Edition&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|OrionPax}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1-toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Welcome to The Past!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Orion Pax&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2005)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;67&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Barrelroller&amp;quot; robot/&amp;quot;electromagnetic lift handle&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;laser rifle&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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: This &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Collector&#039;s Edition|Collector&#039;s Edition]]&#039;&#039; Japanese [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive is a [[redeco]] of [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] [[Kup (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Kup]], released in conjunction with [[Kup (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Kup&#039;s 2005 reissue]] in &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039;. He transforms into a Cybertronian pickup truck, and is colored to represent [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Orion Pax]] as he appeared in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 television series]] episode &amp;quot;[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Like the Kup reissue, he comes with both the original release&#039;s gun and a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]], in this case [[Roller (G1)#Collector&#039;s Edition|Barrelroller]], a redeco of [[Recoil (G1)#Toys|Recoil]]. The original-release rifle has been slightly retooled to fit in the wider fist-holes of the Targetmaster vesion of the mold.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Just as the reissued Kup came with a reissue of [[Wheelie (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Wheelie]], this set also included a redeco of Wheelie as Orion&#039;s best friend, [[Dion (G1)#Toys|Dion]]. It shipped to buyers in September 2005.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In later years, other Kup toys would be repainted into Orion Pax [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Tribute2Pack|under the]] &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Tribute|Tribute]]&#039;&#039; line, and also the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;A Hero Is Born&amp;quot; double pack.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/OrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;T.H.S.-02&#039;&#039;&#039;[[File:THS02Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Expensive and tiny.]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, [[jet pack|rocket pack]], 8 hands (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Shōji Kawamori]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Hybrid Style]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is an &#039;&#039;insanely&#039;&#039; detailed and complex transforming toy, created under the supervision of famed mecha designer [[Shōji Kawamori]]. Standing only three and three-quarter inches tall in robot mode, the figure is partially constructed from die-cast metal and features one of the most complex transformation sequences ever seen on a &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; figure of its size. Alas, the small size of the figure also works against it, as it required several design concessions that resulted in (if we&#039;re being nice about it) an unimpressive cab mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Prime is loaded with a ridiculous number of features and accessories. The robot itself is highly poseable, and both the smokestacks on Prime&#039;s shoulders and the fuel tanks on his legs can be rotated forward to act as guns, even featuring sculpted detail to this effect. As ever, he comes with a trailer that opens up into his crazy-detailed Combat Deck, featuring more action features than ever before. In trailer mode alone, it features a flip-down support stand so it can stand alone, a spring-loaded pop-out ramp instead of a fold-down one, and when the trailer is split for transformation, the traditional support legs underneath automatically swing out into place. The trailer houses most of Prime&#039;s accessories, including his ion blaster (with a moveable ammo clip to allow for multiple poses) and energon-axe, as well as his classic gas pump accessory, now with a poseable wire instead of a rubber hose. Two fold-out compartments provide storage space for six of Prime&#039;s interchangeable fists, while the other two remain attached the robot: two clenched, two open, a pointing right fist, a tilted left fist (for holding the ion blaster&#039;s ammo clip), and two fists with slots to grip the miniscule Matrix of Leadership that fits in a tiny chamber in Prime&#039;s chest. The Combat Deck&#039;s artillery robot features two flip-out handles that Prime can grip as if aiming the drone&#039;s guns, and Roller is also included, with three different 3mm ports to hold Prime&#039;s gun and gas pump. Lastly, Prime comes with a rocket pack like those used by the Autobots in such Generation 1 cartoon episodes as &amp;quot;[[Dinobot Island, Part 1|Dinobot Island]]&amp;quot;, and a stand shaped like the Autobot insignia that allows him to be displayed in mid-air, as if in flight. The rocket pack also has 3mm ports for Prime&#039;s weapons, and stores on the front of the trailer in vehicle mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Purchase of a &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at a Japanese [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] store allowed the buyer the option of also purchasing the exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]&#039;&#039; [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Hot Rod]] toy. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy also received a Hasbro release 11 years later under the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YOTR2017|&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039;]] line.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Cybertron/HybridConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Hybrid Style Convoy on TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:THS-02B G2Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yanigerlicious!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Black Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;T.H.S.-02B&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers, 2 heads&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively through e-HOBBY, this black and teal repaint of &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Convoy features the traditional &amp;quot;[[Nemesis Prime (disambiguation)|Nemesis Prime]]&amp;quot; color scheme, but represents a version of Optimus Prime himself. In addition to all the original accessories, the toys also includes several more deliciously metatextual goodies, themed around the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy and comics: two new large guns patterned after the new weapons wielded by the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime toy, and two additional (blue) Prime heads that can be swapped with the figure&#039;s regular noggin, sculpted explicitly in the style of [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; comic]] artist [[Derek Yaniger]]. One head is pristine, the other decorated to match the battle damage seen on the cover of the [[War Without End!|first &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; issue]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:As the more franchise-savvy TransFans may realise, these extra parts, plus the black trailer of Convoy Black Version, can all be used to modify the original, red &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime into a comic-accurate &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; version, complete with a black trailer, trailer-mounted guns and your choice of Yaniger-style heads.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure came in a unique box, packaged with a [[Hybrid Style Convoy Black Version|mini-comic]], both illustrated by [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Hybrid-Style-THS-02-Convoy-Black-Gold-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Texas tea.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Black Gold Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (November 25, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;T.H.S.-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available &#039;&#039;only&#039;&#039; in China markets, Convoy Black Gold Version is yet another black repaint of the first &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Convoy figure, with some gold detailing. Convoy Black Gold Version does not include any extra accessories unlike the Black Version release above. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Alternators/Binaltech}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Alternators OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I don&#039;t come with a creepy girl...]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Convoy BT.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and neither do I...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Alternator ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;21&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Binaltech ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;BT-22&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Engine/gun&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Steve Bono]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime transforms into an accurate 1:24 scale Dodge Ram SRT-10. The vehicle mode features rubber tires, functional steering, opening hood, tail gate and doors with a detailed cabin interior. Several of the details of his [[robot mode]] body are based on the sculpt of the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime figure, but the head itself shares more similarities with the Powermaster mold. He is armed with a small pistol which transforms into his vehicle mode engine.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was originally conceived by Hasbro to be another character (exactly who is unknown), rather than Optimus Prime, but Takara insisted that the toy be made into Optimus to help it sell well in their markets, as the vehicle mode was no particular draw, given its scarcity in Japan. Reportedly, the figure cost twice as much as other Alternators to construct, so Hasbro had to bow to this demand so Takara would help fund it. Ironically, Takara eventually wound up soliciting the figure &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; as Prime, but as his &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]&#039;&#039; lookalike, [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] (perhaps connected to the Powermasteresque headsculpt), before its Japanese release was cancelled and moved over into the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]&#039;&#039; toyline (see below).&lt;br /&gt;
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: It took two further years, but this figure was eventually released as part of the Japanese counterpart to the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; line (&#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039;) in 2008. &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; Convoy features some additional paint details, like his silver pelvis, additional patterns on his shoulders, and red paint on his engine-gun, and like all &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; figures, he also includes die-cast metal pieces. Unlike previous Binaltech releases, a bio-card was not included.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This sculpt was also used to create &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#22|Archive of &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; Convoy&#039;s bio and tech specs]]&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AltOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Alternators/Binaltech Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Kiss Players&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kiss Convoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|...And yet, I do!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy × Melissa&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Engine/gun, &amp;quot;[[Surfblade]]&amp;quot; surfboard/sword weapon, [[Marissa Faireborn]] figurine with stand and 2 pairs of arms and legs&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a redeco of &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime. While the figures may appear similar at first glance, given that &#039;&#039;Kiss Players&#039;&#039; Prime is still red, blue and black, there are many subtle differences, not least of all the replacement of the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; figure&#039;s bare, flat red plastic with a deep metallic red paint. Several of his body parts are cast in different colors of plastic (for example, his shins, formerly black, are now blue, while his formerly-blue hands are now black), and he features more intricate paint applications on his shoulders, and especially his pelvis, which is decorated to look like Prime&#039;s traditional bumper.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In addition to the small engine-pistol of his &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; figure, Prime comes with the &amp;quot;Surfblade&amp;quot;, a pink surfboard that can be reconfigured into either two small knives or a large double-bladed sword. As with all the &#039;&#039;Kiss Players&#039;&#039; figures, Prime also comes with a [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of a cute girl: in this case, Marissa Faireborn, who can perch upon his shoulder or sit in his driver&#039;s seat, and comes with two pairs of interchangeable arms and legs. Additionally, the set includes a CD featuring the first five episodes of the [[Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|&#039;&#039;Kiss Players&#039;&#039; radio drama]], as well as the exclusive bonus audio adventure, &amp;quot;[[Someday, Beneath the Sun]].&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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:This set was originally intended to be released under the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech Asterisk]]&#039;&#039; line, as &amp;quot;Black Convoy meets Marissa&amp;quot;, but this release was cancelled before it was officially even announced.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TitaniumHeroes WWPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Well he &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; a car... in a car &#039;&#039;crash&#039;&#039;.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (6&amp;quot; Cybertron Heroes, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster]], display stand&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the first wave of &#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039; 6-inch Cybertron Heroes figures, this figure is based on Optimus Prime&#039;s [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] form as seen in the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic book &amp;quot;[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]&amp;quot;. Prime transforms into a comic-accurate Cybertronian truck in a few steps, and his ion blaster can be slotted in the back of the truck mode cab for storage. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure was personally designed by comic artist [[Don Figueroa]], who created the original comic design in the first place, and his signature is left on the figure in the most literal way: the word &amp;quot;DON&amp;quot; can be seen sculpted into the barrel of his silver ion blaster. The paint on the handle of his ion blaster scuffs rather easily when placed into his hands.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; figure, Prime is made in large part from die-cast metal, but like so many of the other toys in the &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; line, his plastic joints have trouble supporting his heavy metal weight. For that reason, the tiny insufficient clips that hold his shoulders in place are highly prone to breaking off, leaving his shoulders floppy and unable to be secured in robot mode. He comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Cybertron Heroes&amp;quot;, with a unique removable nameplate.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitTWW6OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Titanium war within 2pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now we just need a [[Sherman Dam|dam]]....]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;War Within Optimus Prime vs. War Within Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (two-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:This [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] [[exclusive]] &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; two-pack includes the previously-released &#039;&#039;War Within&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime figure along with the &#039;&#039;War Within&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Megatron]] Megatron figure and an exclusive [[variant]] cover of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]&#039;&#039; [[The War Within issue 5|#5]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:As the mass retail release of the last waves of the &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Cybertron Heroes&amp;quot; figures was delayed for several months, the two-pack version of Megatron was at least initially more widely available than the individually packaged one.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Despite being mentioned in the joint [[instructions]] leaflet for the set, neither figure includes their display base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be a variant of this two-pack: One version has the Optimus Prime figure more or less identical to its individual release, whereas the other one drops the additional black paint weathering, making him much cleaner-looking.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|classicsprime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ClassicsPrime Voyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The definitive Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold of 2006. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Henkei.21 Henkei.21|And 2008.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UnitedBlack|And 2012.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of Extinction|And 2014.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#StandFall|And 2016.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Alex Kubalsky]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is an all-new modern Optimus Prime design based upon the original Optimus Prime, as is the intention for the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; toyline. He transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large wind vane on his roof. As with most &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:In [[robot mode]], his wind vane transforms into a large ion blaster, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller laser cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barrelled over-shoulder weapon. Undocumented in the instructions, Optimus can also use the wind vane as a shield, If one of his fists is folded down. The unusually high amount of yellow paint used throughout the body is supposed to emulate the yellow stickers from the original G1 toy. The toy has a trailer hitch, but does not come with a trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, the yellow paint on his forearms tends to flake off.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Voyager Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ClassicsPrime Vs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They did me right, [[#20th_Anniversary.2FMasterpiece|once]].]] &lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;The Ultimate Battle&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a smaller, Deluxe Class figure with a noticeable physical resemblance to Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]]&#039;&#039; Prime figure, and a transformation that is about as successful. The figure is armed with a tommy gun-shaped laser rifle that transforms into a turret-like configuration and mounts on the rear of his truck mode, and features a spinning &amp;quot;power punch&amp;quot; action that sees the whole upper half of his torso spin when a button on his back is pressed. Pressing the button &amp;quot;unlocks&amp;quot; the spinning mechanism; pull &#039;&#039;hard&#039;&#039; on the button, and you can lock the torso back into place.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In the United States, Prime was only available in a special two-pack with a similarly unique &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Megatron toy]], and the specially-produced &amp;quot;[[Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle|The Ultimate Battle]]&amp;quot; DVD (which is, inappropriately enough, entirely about the [[Unicron Trilogy]]). The two-pack (including the DVD) was also available as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] &amp;quot;Bonus Value&amp;quot; version with two randomly selected members of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], in the combinations [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]/[[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]], Overcast/[[Deepdive (Cybertron)|Deepdive]] and Deepdive/Longarm. International markets, including European countries, saw the two-pack in a considerably smaller, differently-shaped box that was lacking the DVD case (the DVD was instead made available separately). In addition, Mexico, Singapore and some European countries such as the Netherlands and Hungary also received the two figures on individual cardbacks. For the United States market, the two-pack was [[rebranding|rebranded]] and re-released in [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039;]]-branded packaging later in 2007, available from Dollar General, Big Lots and [[KB Toys]], and &#039;&#039;again&#039;&#039; in [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;]]-branded packaging in 2011, this time available from Dollar General and Big Bad Toy Store.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was later &#039;&#039;also&#039;&#039; made available without redeco as part of the &amp;quot;Leader for the Ages&amp;quot; two-pack released under the [[#Transformers (2007)|live-action movie line]] (see below) and saw several redecos for [[#Universe (2008)|&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039;]] (&amp;quot;Special Edition&amp;quot;, below), &#039;&#039;[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]&#039;&#039; (&amp;quot;Sons of Cybertron&amp;quot;, below) and [[#United|United]] (below).&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:DVD 20thPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Discounted at a Walmart near you.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leader, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, display stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Produced to coincide with the 20th anniversary of &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039; and its release on DVD by [[Sony]], this edition of Prime is a redeco of his &#039;&#039;[[#Masterpiece|20th Anniversary]]&#039;&#039; figure. It replaces the original&#039;s metallic paint with flatter colors and does away with any and all vacuum-metalized plastic, as well as altering several other small details across the body, like the color of the lights on his feet and chest.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Prime comes with all the accessories of his previous release, although his ever-changing ion blaster is now somewhat confusingly cast in blue plastic. He features one major additional accessory: an electronic display base sculpted with the image of the Matrix and the Autobot insignia. Pressing the insignia&#039;s crest triggers a series of electronic soundbytes, mostly quotes from the movie recited not by original actor [[Peter Cullen]], but by Hasbro&#039;s in-house actor, [[Ron Hayden]]: &amp;quot;Autobots, transform and roll out!&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;I want you to make a special run to Autobot City,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Megatron must be stopped!&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;All we need is a little energon, and a lot of luck,&amp;quot; and two samples of the classic [[Transformation#The noise|transformation sound effect]], one ascending, one descending.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The display stand itself was later redecoed as a mail-in prize for TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]&#039;&#039; promotion, intended to be used with &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Convoy]], and again when it was packaged with the &amp;quot;Last Production&amp;quot; run of the Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/20thDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on DVD Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:PepsiOptimusPrime.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Subservience to Corporate America is the duty of all servile beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Pepsi Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Autobot, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Left &amp;amp; right fists, ion blaster, trailer&lt;br /&gt;
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:Inspired by the [[#The Transformers|1985 promotional version]] of Optimus Prime that featured Pepsi stickers on his trailer, this outlandish incarnation of Prime is a slightly altered version of Takara&#039;s 2005 [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure (which represented a different character to Prime). The figure was only sold by [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] at various conventions, and given away as a promotional prize by Pepsi, via their [[Mountain Dew]] brand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:A redeco of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime cab robot sporting an egregious number of Pepsi-themed paint masks and details, Pepsi Prime&#039;s differences from Pepsi Convoy are minimal: he features the shortened smokestacks previously seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release of the mold, the blue pattern on his decals are different (matching the American Pepsi can/bottle look at the time rather than the one used in Japan), and also has a different layout for the Pepsi logo on his left shoulder. Like Pepsi Convoy, he comes with an entirely new trailer unit, specially designed to carry either a single 500ml (16.9 oz) size [[soft drink]] bottle, three 350ml cans, or 12 bottle caps (bottle cap figurines being a common and popular collectible item in Japan). In a first for the Prime mold, the figure&#039;s fists store in holes on the underside of the trailer while he is in vehicle mode. His ion blaster (which also stores under the trailer) is the first Hasbro reissue to feature the original, thick-barrel sculpt, which was reinstated to the mold by the &#039;&#039;[[#Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; release of Prime a few years prior.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/PepsiPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Pepsi Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Sports Label&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:NikemusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Comfortable &#039;&#039;yet stylish&#039;&#039; jogging is the right of all fashionable beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Surely one of the strangest examples of licensed &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; products, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Sports Label|Sports Label]]&#039;&#039; Convoy transforms into a &#039;&#039;shoe&#039;&#039;. Something of a [[shellformer]], this baffling incarnation of Prime is colored primarily white and red in his alt mode of a realistic-looking (if notably undersized) Nike Free 7.0 sneaker, complete with gratuitously long real fabric shoelaces. In [[robot mode]], he is made instantly recognizable by his incorporation of some additional blue and silver in predictable areas, and a traditionally Prime-styled head. Less traditionally, and somewhat perversely, Prime&#039;s feet are sculpted in the likeness of his own sneaker mode, making it seem like he&#039;s wearing himself!&lt;br /&gt;
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:His gun splits into two halves and stores inside his [[kibble]] in shoe mode; in an undocumented feature, it has two handle pegs on opposite sides, so that it can be held either at its far end or halfway along its length. The gun halves can also be plugged together in two different ways.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was, in fact, the &#039;&#039;only&#039;&#039; mold in the &#039;&#039;Sports Label&#039;&#039; line. It was redecoed into the &amp;quot;Marine Free&amp;quot; version of Prime himself (see below), and given a new head to create &#039;&#039;Sports Label&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Megatron]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/SLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Sport Label Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Sportslabel convoy marine version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime&#039;s secret Magnus cosplay.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0 Marine Version&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:A redeco of the first &#039;&#039;Sports Label&#039;&#039; Convoy, this figure transforms into a white, navy, and grey sneaker. Promotional images for the figure depicted its robot mode as white and aqua-blue, but the finished product was visibly darker, produced in shades of off-white and dark teal. In either coloration, it sure as heck &#039;&#039;looks&#039;&#039; like it should be [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]], but for whatever reason... it ain&#039;t.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Encore convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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:A new series of reissues means a new release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure, and Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]&#039;&#039; series proved no different. This edition of the figure featured no extra accessories, but it did include the original, thick-barrelled version of Prime&#039;s rifle, as reinstated to the mold by the &#039;&#039;[[#The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; version of the toy a few years prior. Both his blue and red plastics are lighter than normal, though not to the extent of Hasbro&#039;s subsequent 25th Anniversary release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Notably, this edition addresses the small but persistent issue of the Autobot insignias on Prime&#039;s shoulders: Ever since 1984, applying the stickers evenly had been a challenge due to small bumps the figure&#039;s shoulders are textured with. Like the [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure released two years prior, &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; Convoy replaces the stickers with [[tampograph]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|MusicLabelConvoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MusicLabel-toy iPodConvoy.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|You just paid 140 bucks for a new headsculpt, didn&#039;t you? I bet you don&#039;t even &#039;&#039;own&#039;&#039; an iPod...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy —playing iPod speaker—&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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: Hot on the heels of their licensing deals with Pepsi and Nike, TakaraTomy got themselves a slice of Apple™ pie and released Convoy —playing [[iPod]] speaker— as part of their small, musically-themed &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]&#039;&#039; line. This version of Prime is an all-white redeco of the original Generation 1 cab robot, which (much like the &amp;quot;Marine Version&amp;quot; of Prime from the &#039;&#039;[[#Sports Label|Sports Label]]&#039;&#039; line) makes it seem like he ought to be Ultra Magnus. The figure is actually even derived from the retool of the mold created for the original Ultra Magnus figure, as distinguished by the elongated hubcap pegs on the front wheels. Like Pepsi Prime before it, the figure&#039;s fists now store in peg holes on the under side of its trailer. The toy lacks any of the original Prime&#039;s stickers (even the silver stripe on his chest is now a [[paint operation]]) and includes the original thick-barrelled version of Prime&#039;s blaster. The toy features a brand new headsculpt based on the [[#20th Anniversary|20th Anniversary]] Prime figure, given additional poseability not previously seen on the figure by being mounted on a [[ball joint]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:This, of course, is all secondary to the main draw of the figure: it pulls an all-white trailer, which transforms into a working iPod speaker dock by rotating a substantial wedge of its full length 90 degrees . The dock features three working buttons; power, volume up and volume down, as well as an Autobot sigil indicator light. Included is a wall-plugging (Japanese) A/C adaptor with a long lead that plugs into the reverse of the trailer. Although American importers shouldn&#039;t have too much trouble, those living in parts of the world using higher strength A/C current outlets should be warned NOT to simply plug the A/C adaptor in with only a socket adapter, as this will overload the device and fry it completely. Buying the appropriate kind of universal A/C adaptor with advice from an electronics specialty shop is recommended.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/MLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Music Label Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Musiclabelprimewithdock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I&#039;m gonna call you Peanut.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime —speakers for iPod—&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Designated &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; rather than the traditional Japanese &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot;, this figure is a redeco of the previous &#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039; Convoy figure into the character&#039;s traditional red, blue and silver color scheme. Unlike previous re-issues of the mold, iPod Optimus Prime&#039;s sports a paint application similar to KissPlayers Convoy, having its ABS/PVC parts painted over with a thin layer of his iconic red, white (silver if you will) and blue motif paint applications (with the exception of his iPod docking trailer). This includes his trailer, though the effect is somewhat marred by the large, visible gap on one side. When reconfigured into dock mode, the interior surfaces surrounding the speakers are decorated with black-on-silver techno-patterns as well as three &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; logos. The recessed space also features a stylised, almost [[Frank Miller]]esque, high-contrast portrait of Prime&#039;s face, although this is largely covered when an iPod is inserted. The figure comes in identical packaging to the original &#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039; Convoy, save for the addition of a sticker illustrating the different color of its contents.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|MusicLabelExile}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ExileTransformersSpeakers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The right of all sentient beings is... um... what am I promoting now? Wait, a Japanese pop band? Are you kidding me? I need a new agent.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;{{anchor|EXILE}}EXILE x TRANSFORMERS —speakers for iPod—&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Exclusive to [http://www.ldhshop.jp/ LDH Shop], this redeco of the &#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039; Convoy toy is utterly ridiculous and was created as a promotion for the Japanese pop band {{w|Exile (Japanese band)|EXILE}}. While Convoy himself has EXILE written on his right forearm, his trailer sports the &amp;quot;Love Dream Happiness&amp;quot; tagline of LDH Inc.[http://www.ldh.co.jp/shopping/index.html], as well as the &amp;quot;EXILE Perfect Year 2008&amp;quot; logo of the &amp;quot;EXILE Perfect Year 2008 Ultimate Best Box&amp;quot; boxset, which was released some months after he was.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2007)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Movie LeaderfortheAges 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The more things change, the more they, uh, get bigger guns.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Leader for the Ages&#039;&#039;&#039; (Wal*Mart exclusive two-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: This Wal*Mart-[[exclusive]] two-pack pairs the deluxe-size &#039;&#039;[[#Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime figure with [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] line&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Fast Action Battlers]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Power Hook Optimus Prime]] toy. Both toys are identical to their original releases, and together represent the Optimus Primes of the oldest and newest generations (at the time) of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;, respectively. The movie Prime is designated &amp;quot;2007 Optimus Prime&amp;quot;, while the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; figure is dubbed &amp;quot;1984 Optimus Prime&amp;quot; (referring not, of course, to the toy, which was produced in 2006, but to the character).&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Diablock Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039; (&#039;&#039;&#039;Mecha Builder Vol.03&#039;&#039;&#039;)[[File:DiablockPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| We have the technology. We can &#039;&#039;rebuild him&#039;&#039;. Except, uh.. for his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|face]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Rounding out a bumper year of Japanese-[[exclusive]] Generation 1 Optimus Primes, the Takara-licensed Kawada brand &#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039; Convoy is a fully transformable Lego-style block building figure similar in premise to the earlier American &#039;&#039;[[Built to Rule!]]&#039;&#039; sets. The &#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039; figure, however, easily outstrips the &#039;&#039;Built to Rule!&#039;&#039; sets by both being an accurate representation of the toy on which it is based, and being able to transform between modes &#039;&#039;without&#039;&#039; having to be partially disassembled and put back together first. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Forming a roughly 11-inch figure when fully assembled, &#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039; Convoy is highly articulated, save for his head, which is only able to move up and down. Said head is also by far the most stylised aspect of the figure, with no real attempt to approximate Prime&#039;s face or mouthplate, instead featuring only a reversed block that gives the odd impression of a cycloptic eye. It is possibly intended to actually represent his forehead grill, as a yellow block inside his head construction remains barely-visible through a slit in his face, possibly intended to represent the classic toy&#039;s yellow eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure&#039;s [[transformation scheme]] is based on the original G1 figure, the only differences being that the fists are not removed but become the headlights, and instead of flipping backwards inside the chest, &#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039; Convoy&#039;s noggin flips forwards with the aid of opening chest windows. A &amp;quot;laser rifle&amp;quot; in the shape of his ion cannon can be built from black bricks, and stickers bearing the Autobot [[Insignia|faction symbol]] can be placed on his shoulders, although this is not recommended as it is designed to permanently stick to multiple tiles which dislodge easily and may damage the sticker.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Henkei convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 13]], 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[#Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class Optimus Prime. He features a significantly altered colour scheme, generally to make the toy more closely resemble his appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon and the original toyline. His truck mode features less silver paint striping, but compensates with a [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]] grill/fender area. In [[robot mode]] all of his previously grey plastic is replaced with red plastic, with a majority of it being painted silver, chromed, or painted gunmetal gray. He features a different shade of red, blue, and clear blue plastic than the Classics version. Since &#039;&#039;Henkei!&#039;&#039; toys do not feature a heat-sensitive rubsign, &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; Convoy has two Autobot sigils tampographed onto his shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Henkei clear convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Clear Version&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[June 19]], 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:This redeco of &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; Convoy is cast almost entirely in translucent colored plastic. Also known by the nickname &amp;quot;Crystal Convoy&amp;quot; among fans, it was first released as an exclusive for the Japanese convention Tokyo Toy Fair 2008, limited to 1000 pieces at the event, but was later made available through [[e-HOBBY]]. It was sold in a monochrome-blue version of &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; Convoy&#039;s regular packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act491/index.php More information on Convoy Clear Version at TFkenkon.com]&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|HenkeiGold}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[vacuum metallizing|Chromed]] entirely in gold like many other [[Lucky Draw figure]]s before it, this version of Prime was available only through a &#039;&#039;[[TV Magazine]]&#039;&#039; mail-in promotion held in December 2008, and was limited to only five units, making it one of the rarest officially available Transformers toys in the world.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, this toy has become the target of several [[knockoff]]s aimed at gullible collectors. Most of the fake ones can be told apart from the real deal by various details not matching up. The real one is cast in gold plastic, painted over in gold chrome and sports small red Autobot [[insignia|logos]] on both shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&amp;amp;album=12878&amp;amp;dispsize=600&amp;amp;start=0 Gallery of (hopefully) a genuine Gold Convoy at TFormers.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2008&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:A (technically) [[unreleased toy|unreleased]] [[black repaint|&amp;quot;black&amp;quot; redeco]] of &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; Voyager-sized Convoy using the same plastic layout and paint mask but replacing red and blue with black, silver with gray, leaving the previously vacuum-metalized grill/fender area unpainted, changing the blue tint for the windows to red and changing all silver and yellow paint operations to blue. The red Autobot insignias would have remained unchanged.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;blackgentei1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&amp;amp;album=9553&amp;amp;dispsize=800&amp;amp;start=0 Gallery of the unreleased &#039;&#039;Gentei! Gentei&#039;&#039; black Convoy at TFormers.com.]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure would have come in a monochrome version of the standard &#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039; Convoy&#039;s packaging, still named &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot; but now labeled as part of the &#039;&#039;Gentei! Gentei&#039;&#039; range of exclusives.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;blackgentei2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/universe-classics-20-29/transformers-henkei-wonderfest-exclusive-black-convoy-in-box-167615/ The unreleased &#039;&#039;Gentei! Gentei!&#039;&#039; black Convoy in packaging] at TFW2005.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Reportedly, this figure was intended as a Wonderfest exclusive, but was canceled because, according too [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Shogo Hasui]], it was too similar to &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nemesis Prime]]. [[Knockoff]]s were later made available, so buyers beware!&lt;br /&gt;
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:A minor redeco (replacing the Autobot insignias with Decepticon insignias, adding silver paint to the grill/fender area and changing the blue paint operations to teal) [[#UnitedBlack|was eventually released]] as a [[Tokyo Toy Show|Tokyo Toy Show 2012]] exclusive, now marketed as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers United|United]]&#039;&#039; line.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2008)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Universetoy 25th anniversary optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2|And the block has returned!!!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: G1&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, sound effects module, comic, DVD&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Sold at the rather exorbitant price of $75, this re-release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is actually one of the most visually different from the other &amp;quot;straight&amp;quot; reissues of the mold, despite Hasbro&#039;s assurance that this is the toy you had as a kid. Positively &#039;&#039;anemic&#039;&#039; in comparison with the original toy, this Prime&#039;s red parts are visibly paler than usual, while his blue parts are much lighter (although the version released at Canadian retail reportedly sports a deeper shade of red again). This shade of blue extends to both Roller (a lighter blue than his traditional dark shade, yet darker than the lightest the figure has been in its history) and the internal workings of his Combat Deck, which is itself a much flatter shade of light grey, compared to its normal dark, swirled metallic silver color. In addition, the toy features the now-customary shortened smokestacks, and the elongated missiles seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release, while the Autobot insignias on his shoulders are no longer stickers, but rather tampographs, like on Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; release. While all reissues of the Prime mold since 2003 have used the original thick-barreled mold for his ion blaster, this version includes the slender sculpt instead.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a 25th anniversary set, Prime includes several new pack-in bonuses: a reprint of the [[The Transformers (issue)|first issue]] of the original [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|comic book]], a DVD containing all three parts of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|animated series]] pilot [[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|&amp;quot;More than Meets the Eye&amp;quot;]], and three desktop wallpapers, and a battery-powered Autobot symbol that plays transforming sound effects, part of the first version of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; [[theme song]], and three voice clips performed by Peter Cullen: &amp;quot;I am Optimus Prime!&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Autobot, transform and roll out!&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Megatron must be stopped, no matter the cost.&amp;quot; There are some reports that the Autobot symbol could be worn out or damaged during the time of purchase.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Outside the United States, this set was available in a thinner rectangular box. It contained all the original accessories from the American release, but not the DVD. An English-only version of this packaging format was available in Asia and Australia (initially only available at Myer stores, but later also at Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us, Kmart and Target, eventually at drastically reduced prices), while a bilingual English/French packaging variant was available in Canada, still including—though not advertised on the packaging—the (English only) comic book.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/25thOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Deluxe Class===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|UniSpecEd}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Uni2008-toy SEOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class: Special Edition, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;SE-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Special Edition&amp;quot; Optimus Prime is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; multi-pack toy, featuring some minor paint detail changes, bluer translucent plastic, darker and cooler gray plastic, and darker metallic flake red and blue plastic, with his (previously black-only) rifle body most notably now being cast in both blue &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; black plastic. He came in special &amp;quot;book box&amp;quot; style packaging with black-and-white boxart, and was only available at retail in Australian and Asian markets. North American customers could later buy him via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/HTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Special Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Titanium-toy Target OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yawn... Hey, wait! Am I [[Delta Magnus]] now?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (6&amp;quot; Cybertron Heroes, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, display stand&lt;br /&gt;
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: A [[Target]]-exclusive [[redeco]] of War Within Optimus Prime in [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action film]]-inspired colors. The bio on the back of the packaging only fills up half of the allotted space, as if the [[Forest Lee|writer]] was tired of describing Optimus Primes.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TitOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Target-exclusive Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AlternityConvoy VibrantRed.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It&#039;s like G2 Go-bots all over again...but cooler!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy [Ultimate Metal Silver]&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[February 26]], 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;A-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]&#039;&#039; Convoy transforms into a 1:32 scale Nissan GT-R, featuring die-cast metal parts, an opening hood, trunk and doors, as well as an interior, complete with his feet and thighs being sculpted to form the back seats. This complex figure stands at 6.5&amp;quot; tall, and is armed with a pair of blasters on each arm. In the hyper-dimensional world of the oft-confusing &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; fiction, this figure specifically represents the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Story of Binaltech|Optimus Prime]] of [[universal stream]] [[BT World|Primax 903.0 Beta]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The mold suffers from a [[Design flaw|minor design oversight]], wherein the rear Nissan badge collides with his left leg strut when the left foot is hinged over and pegged into a clear plastic socket during transformation, with the results being that the connection is slightly crooked, isn&#039;t very secure, and sometimes pops off, and that the crooked pegging often causes the socket to crack.&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; Convoy was simultaneously available in both this silver coloration, and a deco based on his traditional appearance termed &amp;quot;Vibrant Red&amp;quot; (see below). The figure was later redecoed to create &amp;quot;[[Nemesis Prime (Universe)#Alternity 2|Convoy [Super Black]]]&amp;quot; (representing not Optimus Prime, but &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]]), &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultra Magnus]], and &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; [[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atlas]]. It was retooled into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]&#039;&#039; [[#GT|GT-R Prime]], [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy [Vibrant Red]&#039;&#039;&#039; (February 26, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;A-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Vibrant Red&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; Convoy is a redeco of the &amp;quot;Ultimate Metal Silver&amp;quot; figure in the much more traditional red and blue Prime color scheme, representing the Optimus Prime of universal stream [[Primax 109.0 Beta]]. The figure was available simultaneously with the Ultimate Metal Silver version, sharing the same packaging and pack-in materials, save for the color of the illustration on the front of the box, and a sticker that identified the figure within.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2010)==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Deluxe Class}}{{anchor|Sons of Cybertron}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy sons of cybertron optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Sons of Cybertron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2010)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Machine gun turret/rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Released as part of [[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]&#039;&#039; campaign, the &amp;quot;Sons of Cybertron&amp;quot; set includes a redeco of the 2006 &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Ultimate Battle&amp;quot; pack Deluxe class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]], cast mostly in translucent plastic (his shoulders remain opaque [[Unpaintable plastic|Polyoxymethylene (POM)]]).&lt;br /&gt;
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: He comes packaged with a similarly translucent [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Sons of Cybertron|Rodimus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: The set is a counterpart to TakaraTomy&#039;s simultaneously-available &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]&#039;&#039; Sons of Cybertron set, which also features translucent versions of that line&#039;s Deluxe [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Welcome to Transformers 2010|Optimus Prime]] and [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Rodimus]] figures. It was intended as an exclusive for the Japanese Chara Hobby 2010 festival, but was also initially offered as a raffle prize at the 2010 &amp;quot;Autobot Alliance&amp;quot; event in the Philippines.,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/sons-of-cybertron-crystal-classics-optimus-prime-and-rodimus-set-images-169977/ TFW2005.com reports on the Philippines Autobot Alliance/Cybertron Con event. June 18, 2010]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and was later available for purchase at [[Cybertron Con 2010]] in [[Shanghai]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF2010-toy Legends Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|YOU&#039;LL NEVER GUESS HIS TRUE ALLEGIANCE!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends Class, 2011)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line&#039;s]] &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]&#039;&#039; subline&#039;s [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys, Optimus Prime is based on his original Generation 1 appearance, with a transformation scheme reminiscent of past figures such as the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]] and the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#UltimateBattle|Classics Deluxe Class]] figures. He features a [[Kibble#&amp;quot;Faux-parts&amp;quot;|fake grill]] for his robot mode, and his large legs result in a fairly thick and compact truck bed. His [[rubsign]] is located on the left side of the truck/his left elbow.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This figure was redecoed and retooled into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]] and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2014)]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSLegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Reveal the Shield&amp;quot; Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF2010 Deluxe G2OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Fandom|We]] see a red truck, and we want it painted [[Scourge (RID)|black]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, 2011)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Laser Rod (weapon)|Sword]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the sixth wave of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; Deluxes (the second and final wave of &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039;), this Optimus Prime is a Deluxe Class mold based on the original &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; Laser Optimus Prime toy ([[#LaserOptimusPrime|see above]]). Transforming into an International 8200 truck, he has some influences from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus Prime]], including the more defined flames on his hood, athletic [[robot mode]] proportions and a more aggressive-looking translucent orange sword that can be held with both hands for maximum extreme chopitude. Optimus Prime features extensive use of translucent plastic in his arms, head and upper torso for a [[light-piping]] effect. Optimus also has a (non-detachable) matrix gimmick in robot mode that is formed by a relief pattern on the inside of the cab&#039;s side windows and is visible through the windshield/chest in robot mode. Like the Legends toy, he&#039;s part of &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; and features a [[rubsign]], this time on the roof. He is also &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; articulated and poseable, even featuring ankles and wrists that are both [[Ball joint|ball-joint]]ed &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; [[Swivel joint|hinged]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The original Hasbro [[Stock photography|stock photos]] depict him as having red [[paint operation]]s on his kneecaps and the sunken ridges around his blue abs that the final product lacks. The photos on the cardback show him with a red Autobot symbol on his truck door and blue plastic instead of grey for the piece just in front of his rear tires. The back photo also depicts his side windows as being the same translucent orange as the front ones, when they are, in reality, a garish solid orange.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Multiple reports suggest that the toy suffers from a [[design flaw]], inferior plastic quality, or both: due to his hands having peg-holes that are a bit too small to accommodate [[5 mm post]]s, they have a tendency to show stress marks on the inside after pegging his sword handle (or most other pegs) inside. Stress marks also tend to appear near his tiny hinged wrists. Fortunately, there have been no reports of the hands actually &#039;&#039;breaking&#039;&#039; on either location thus far.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This toy was redecoed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]/[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (SG)#BotCon2012|Optimus Prime]] and &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; [[Scourge (RID)#Timelines|Scourge]], and was retooled into &#039;&#039;Timelines/Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Timelines|Ultra Magnus]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Reveal the Shield&amp;quot; Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010DeluxeOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Transformers2010toy-HasbroMP10OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Standing tall and proud with his smokestacks erect.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Masterpiece Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Masterpiece, 2012 / 2014)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#Transformers (2010)|Ion cannon]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10hasbro|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#Transformers (2010)|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#Transformers (2010)|trailer/Battle Station/Maintenance Dock]], [[Roller (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Spike Witwicky figurine]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Franks]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The Hasbro [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]]-exclusive release of [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]] features brighter blue plastic and paint, brighter unpainted non-metallic red plastic, painted yellow lights above the front truck windshields, painted light blue eyes, and lacks silver paint for the trailer&#039;s interior. Roller is now blue.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: In the Philippines, this was only available as a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us &amp;quot;Limited Edition&amp;quot; figure in the Trinoma mall from August 23–26, with customers having to sign up to reserve their figure. It was limited to 48 units total, and was limited to one per customer.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Hasbro Asia re-released this in 2014. It came with an exclusive addition—the [[Key to Vector Sigma#Masterpiece|Key to Vector Sigma]]. In 2017 it was [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|basically reissued]] under &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; co-branding.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Stock photos show his vehicle mode mistransformed.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-2012-Legends-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends Class, 2012)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Sword (running change variant only)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Legends Class Optimus Prime sculpt, in the deco from the first &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]&#039;&#039; EZ Collection wave (see below) was released as a &amp;quot;dollar store&amp;quot; exclusive (available at stores such as Dollar General and Big Lots) in generic 2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; packaging packaging alongside [[Starscream (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Starscream]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Bumblebee]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Megatron]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: The initial release saw the copyright year removed, while a later [[variant#running changes|running change variant]] featured the new tooling originally used for &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], with not only the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] compatible with [[C joint|3mm posts]], but also Motorbreath&#039;s sword accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Unitedtoy cybertron mode prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|See?! War for Cybertron &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; G1!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Cybertron Mode&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 25]], 2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;UN-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Assault rifle&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The first toy in TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers United|United]]&#039;&#039; toyline is a [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Generations|Optimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronic &amp;quot;armored truck&amp;quot;. He now sports a metallic red paint job, with brighter pink paint applications and cooler grey parts, and features several additional paint details to those present on the Hasbro figure in the form of black chest windows and pink lines on his face mask. His rifle transforms as well, folding and plugging into the roof of the vehicle mode. The rifle can also peg into his forearms, and, in its compact configuration, can attach to his shoulders via peg holes on the backs of his front tires or stored behind his back in [[robot mode]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)#Toys|Darkside Optimus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Unitedtoy g1prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|No, my legs won&#039;t retract. Now buy me.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (December 25, 2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;UN-06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The second Optimus Prime toy in TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; toyline is another redeco of the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; multi-pack Deluxe-sized toy (the first release in Japan), this time featuring an extensive metallic red paint job on the majority of the red plastic, and he features metallic sheen on the unpaintable red plastic and his blue plastic is now brighter. While the paint masks are identical to the Special Edition release, &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime features additional paint operations on the hip, the stomach grille, the fold-up waist panels, the lower chest piece (at least in the front), and the forehead.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Although the stock photo (pictured from the right) shows both of his biceps painted silver with his Autobot insignia tampographed on the left shoulder, the final product omits the paint operation (due to being molded with unpaintable plastic) and the insignia is placed on his left forearm, just like his &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Unitedtoy laser prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Laser Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 26]], 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;UN-22&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;[[Laser Rod (weapon)|Laser Rod]]&amp;quot; sword&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The third &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime toy is a redeco and slight retool of the [[#Transformers (2010)|Deluxe Class figure]] from Hasbro&#039;s 2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline, itself an homage to Prime&#039;s &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[#LaserOptimusPrime|&amp;quot;Laser&amp;quot; form]]. The toy features translucent blue plastic as opposed to Hasbro&#039;s orange, red paint is used on the biceps instead of blue paint, extra red paint applications on the knees like the original&#039;s sticker detail, and more broken-up red apps on the shoulders. Silver detailing was added to the cab mode on the grill, the bumper, and near the doors. The blue plastic in cab mode is now black plastic to make the figure more accurate to the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; original. The gray plastic is changed from the Hasbro version to more closely match the [[#G2reissue|2006 reissue of Laser Optimus Prime]]. Black paint was applied to the cab mode to mimic the fade from red to black on the original Laser Optimus, but still includes a flame deco like the Hasbro version, only in a different design. It lacks the roof-mounted rubsign of the Hasbro version, instead including Autobot insignias on the cab doors. (Disappointingly, they are Generation 1 insignias, rather than &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; ones!) Additionally, a retool was made to the peg on the inside of his right shoulder, to make it shorter and wider than the Hasbro version, allowing it to move freely without hitting the torso, unlike the Hasbro release. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Unitedtoy-BlackOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Shouldn&#039;t be hard for him to fit in with the Decepticons... There&#039;s like, [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|two]] [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)|other]] &amp;quot;evil Optimus Prime&amp;quot; guys in their ranks.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Black Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[June 16]], 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/blaster, wind vane/cannon&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Available [[exclusive]]ly at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2012 (along with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Shining|&#039;&#039;Prime&#039;&#039; Shining Optimus Prime]]), Black Optimus Prime is a very minor redeco of the previously unreleased [[#GenteiBlack|&#039;&#039;Gentei! Gentei!&#039;&#039;]] black version of [[#Henkei! Henkei!|&#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039; Convoy]], itself a redeco of the [[#Classics (2006)|&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Voyager Class toy]]. As such, Black Optimus Prime is mostly cast in black plastic, with some gray parts, translucent red windows and teal paint operations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The only differences with the unreleased version, aside from the packaging, are that silver paint has been added to the previously unpainted grill/fender area, the blue paint operations have been changed to teal, and the red Autobot insignias have been replaced by purple Decepticon ones. Prime&#039;s [[bio]] apparently explains that he took on this new color scheme in order to infiltrate the Decepticon ranks, in response to recent attacks by some new Decepticon forces pretending to be Autobots.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1579.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes&#039;s Toy Blog (part 1)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1580.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes&#039;s Toy Blog (part 2)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{ClassicsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Chronicle&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|G1MoviePrime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Chronicle-CH01-G1-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 &amp;amp; Movie Sōshireikan Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (multi-pack, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;CH01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster|Laser rifle]], trailer&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure comes in a two-pack with the Deluxe-Class &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime figure]]. Prime himself is almost identical to the &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; release, save for his trailer hitch which was retooled to allow a peg to be inserted within it while still being able to be inserted into the trailer itself (making it compatible with his G1 trailer and the new trailer included). Like the Encore release, he features lighter colors and tampographed shoulder symbols (which vary slightly from the Encore release). &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:His original trailer is not included with the set; instead, he comes with [[Armored Weapons Platform#Chronicle|a new deluxe-scaled trailer]], not available with any other figure, based on the one towed by Prime in &#039;&#039;Dark of the Moon&#039;&#039;. The trailer is compatible with both figures, and sports [[5 mm post|5mm post]]-holes that will hold (among many other things) G1 Prime&#039;s laser rifle and the [[MechTech]] weapon Movie Prime is armed with. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Oddly, for their official [[stock photography|promotional photography]], Takara took an existing photo of Optimus Prime&#039;s robot mode that was at least a decade old, having previously been used as a very early (and inaccurate) illustration for Hasbro&#039;s then upcoming &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]&#039;&#039; reissue of the figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:EZCollectionChronicleConvoyToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
:A &#039;&#039;veeery&#039;&#039; slight [[repaint]] of the [[#2010legend|2010 Reveal the Shield]] Legends figure, the first &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]&#039;&#039; Prime replaces that figure&#039;s rubsign with a tiny tampographed Autobot symbol on his left bicep. He was one of eight figures available in the first wave of &amp;quot;EZ Collection&amp;quot; blindpacked figures.&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Chronicletoy ez g2 prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not a [[Gilthor]] deco.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039;&#039; Legends Prime mold was redecoed again for the second EZ Collection wave. This version of the figure replaces the blue on the head with black, and the blue paint on the legs is stripped off, revealing the black plastic underneath. and like the Megatron redeco in the same wave, features a &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Autobot symbol instead of a Generation 1 insignia.&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Note|This section only lists Generation 1-inspired Optimus Prime &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; toys.}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Matrix}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusMatrixKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|If you even &#039;&#039;thought&#039;&#039; about Transformers in 2011, you probably have two of me.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Matrix Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: Intended to be [[exclusive]] to [[BotCon 2011]], this redeco of the regular Optimus Prime Kreon has an open chest showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]] within. He comes with a G1 inspired gun and a black brick display stand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: We say &amp;quot;intended&amp;quot;, because in actuality, the thing appears to have been produced in such huge quantities that it&#039;s wound up being made available in &#039;&#039;loads&#039;&#039; of other places—it was handed out at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011, offered as a free giveaway with any order that included Transformers toys on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]]), as a free gift on the cover of the &#039;&#039;[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]&#039;&#039;, and came as a free gift attached to, of all things, issue #240 of the [[United Kingdom|UK]] children&#039;s comic, &#039;&#039;[[Doctor Who]] Adventures&#039;&#039; (but not the UK&#039;s [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Transformers comic]], you&#039;ll note!).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A supposed factory error even caused this version (minus display stand) to be included in the larger Optimus Prime kit (see below). This problem has (presumably) been fixed, but it was awesome while it lasted.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OMatrixOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Matrix Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus542pc.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Nigh-infinite configuration possibilities, and somehow a WORSE base mode than pretty much every other Optimus&#039;s trailer-bases. Wow.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011) &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;30689&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;542&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Kreons&#039;&#039;: Optimus Prime, Bluestreak, Skywarp, two Stunt Drivers&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle, weapons sprue (sniper rifle, pistol, submachinegun, handcuffs, radio, ammo box), large tool sprue (shovel, hammer, electric drill, clamp), small tool sprue (socket wrench, screwdriver, wrench, hatchet), 2 traffic cones&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Naturally, Optimus Prime got the biggest of the sets in the first year of &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;. The set can be built into a large long-nose tractor-trailer rig with a removable &amp;quot;sleeper&amp;quot; cab that hides a computer station, and a trailer that can carry the set&#039;s two motorcycles or open up to carry larger car builds. The robot mode build includes a huge Optimus, based largely on the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus]], though with a head based almost directly on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Voyager Optimus]]. He is armed with a distressingly plain brick that fires pressure-launched missiles (aka his smokestacks). Most of the leftover parts in robot mode become a &amp;quot;headquarters&amp;quot; which is mostly just a random assemblage of mismatched-color panels and a pair of barricades. Both main builds leave numerous parts unused if you go expressly by the instructions, but hey, it&#039;s a building kit, surely you can find &#039;&#039;someplace&#039;&#039; to apply most of them.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The set comes with a bevy of [[Kreon]]s, including Optimus Prime (this one based heavily on Generation 1 Optimus), [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bluestreak]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Skywarp]], and a pair of human [[Stunt Driver]]s. A packaging error resulted in some releases of this set to come with the promotional &amp;quot;Matrix chest&amp;quot; Optimus (see above) rather than the normal version pictured here.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Speaking of errors, the instruction manuals (he has two) both have errors in their parts listings, showing numerous pieces in the wrong colors or not making it clear that some parts are, well, clear. Making things more confusing, not all of these miscolors are reflected in the step-by-step instructions, while a couple new ones are added there.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-90pc.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Kneedom is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;31143&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;90&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The smaller of the two Optimus Prime kits in year one, this version is based more on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original Optimus Prime]]. The small cabover-style tractor-trailer truck build is solid, unable to seat any Kreons inside. The robot mode is heavily restricted in its articulation, with no knees, and only single-direction-swivel elbows and shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This is one of the few &#039;&#039;Kre-O Transformers&#039;&#039; sets to not come with any Kreons whatsoever, the other being the similarly-sized [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#74pc|Bumblebee]] kit.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OSmallOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;small&amp;quot; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Custom}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusCustomKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Custom Kreon, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;A6085&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;41&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Rack, large rifle, ray pistol, robot sword, wing-backpack, rocket-backpack&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first assortment of &amp;quot;Custom Kreons&amp;quot;, this version of Optimus Prime comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His [[tampograph]]s are much more heavily-detailed than the original Kreons, based on the [[#The Transformers|original Optimus Prime toy]]. His &amp;quot;normal&amp;quot; helmet (and small sword) are [[chrome]]d, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the &#039;&#039;Kre-O Battleship&#039;&#039; aliens), plus a buildable large rifle, a buildable wing-pack, and a ray pistol (originally an [[Andorian]] blaster from &#039;&#039;Kre-O Star Trek&#039;&#039;).&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Orion Pax&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle, transparent block, brick display stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Available only with the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]&#039;&#039;, Orion Pax is a Kreon version of Orion Pax from &amp;quot;[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]&amp;quot;. He uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] helmet and the original Optimus Prime Kreon&#039;s gun. The transparent block which he can hold has &amp;quot;KREO&amp;quot; written on it in [[Cybertronian language#Notes|Autobot text]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OOrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Elite}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kre-o-Elite-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Give [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|me]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|your]] face?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Elite Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;43&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Acessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso, much like the Galvatron in the Factory Battle set. His helmet is completely unpainted.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This figure was a freebie given away at Canadian Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us stores during a build-a-figure event, and also available at the &amp;quot;Transformers Exhibition&amp;quot; event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|SDCC2014}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy OptimusClass84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Voted Most Likely to &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|GIVE ME]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|YOUR FACE]]&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; Succeed]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Kreon Class of 1984&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon figure set, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0090&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Voted&#039;&#039;: Most Likely To Succeed&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This version of Optimus, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], lays heavy on the toy-based tampographs (though they are completely different from the other iterations), and like the others in the set, has a more animation-model-inspired face deco, what with having a nose and all.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He was only available in a pack of 30 Kreons dubbed &amp;quot;Class of 1984&amp;quot;. This set was made for sale at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014. Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the convention, but as the set sold out at the show, that never happened.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Class of 1984 Optimue Prime at TFU.info]&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Total Commander Optimus Prime (Convoy)&#039;&#039;&#039; (Gacha capsule Kreon, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ray pistol&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:In late 2014, twelve Kreons were sold through [[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s &amp;quot;TakaraTomy A.R.T.S&amp;quot; [[Gacha]] capsule-toy machines in Japan. Thankfully for the rest of the world, these Kreons are all basically identical to previously-released ones in the Hasbro lines. The Gacha release of Optimus Prime is basically the base [[#Custom|Custom Kreon Optimus]] using his clear-plastic helmet and carrying the small ray pistol, lacking his leg-wheels, smokestacks and backpack (and of course all those other parts and accessories).&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BrickBox}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BrickBox.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Brick Box&#039;&#039;&#039; (2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B2963&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;82&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus Rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Released in the third wave of &amp;quot;Brick Box&amp;quot; sets, and found only at Dollar General stores, this version of Optimus Prime uses the new 2015 style of Kreon hips and torso, with a hollow hip-peg and a central post inside the torso for increased grip... which also makes the torso incompatible with about four years&#039; worth of Kreons. Nice. His face and torso tampographs are new.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The set comes with two bags of Kre-O parts, one coming from the first-year Sideswipe set (mostly all the small bits and the now-useless neck joint), the other &amp;quot;new&amp;quot; with some basic bricks and plates. The set has no instructions, as it&#039;s just a box of bricks to make whatever with.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Battle Changers===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|BattleChangers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BattleChanger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It remains to be seen if Optimus&#039; pieces can be rebuilt [[Alligaticon|into an alligator]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Changers, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0715&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;89&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first wave of &amp;quot;Battle Changers&amp;quot;, this version of Optimus Prime is a &#039;&#039;severely&#039;&#039; built-up Kreon that transforms from truck into a robot and back without removing any parts! However, the sheer chunkiness of his limbs hanging off a Kreon torso make for awkward positioning and questionable balljoint grip strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Like the rest of the Battle Changers, he was available in selected Asian countries in December 2014. These sets only appeared in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BattleChangerVs.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime VS Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Changers 2-pack, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B1506&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;198&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle, trailer&lt;br /&gt;
:This version of Battle Changers Optimus was only available in a two pack set with [[Megatron (Kre-O)#Battle Changers|Battle Changer Megatron]]. He is &#039;&#039;largely&#039;&#039; the same construction as as the single release, but has numerous small differences. He uses a new &amp;quot;double harness&amp;quot; piece on his torso instead of using two harnesses, leaving more space for his head to grip the neck-post, and his chest/windshield parts are each a single clipped &amp;quot;flag&amp;quot; part rather than the multi-part assembly of the single-pack. And of course there&#039;s the additional trailer, which doesn&#039;t have any official robot mode rebuild, and only loosely &amp;quot;connects&amp;quot; to the truck-mode Optimus by being lightly hooked to a single short bar on the back of Optimus&#039;s right leg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This set, like the one above, was only available in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Mini-Con Combiners===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|MiniConCombiner}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Mini-Con Combiners, unreleased)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Bazooka, [[Phaser (weapon)|phaser]], Uzi, scoped pistol, [[Klingon]] blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Mini-Con Combiner&amp;quot;&#039; Optimus comes with one standard Kreon and four &#039;&#039;Cityville&#039;&#039;-syle mini-Kreons of the same character, each one a different incarnation from various franchises. With some extra parts, the mini-Kreons become limbs to make a larger combiner-bot.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The main torso-bot is based on Generation 1 Optimus&#039;s original body. Two of his limbs are based on &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]; one &amp;quot;normal&amp;quot; (Inferno helmet), one pre-[[Earth]]-body (Knock Out helmet). Another is based on [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]] (Soundwave helmet), and the remaining one (Ironhide helmet)... actually looks to be based on the Optimus-like-but-not-Optimus [[Micromaster]] [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]! The heck?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:[https://www.seibertron.com/events/fullsize.php?event_id=400&amp;amp;size=1&amp;amp;image=29 First shown at New York Toy Fair 2015], the Mini-Con Combiners were apparently cancelled without fanfare... a decision that must have come late in the day, as they went on to star in their own promotional animation, &amp;quot;[[Stuck in a Tree]]&amp;quot;, released about eight months after the trade show.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;EZ Collection Gum&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EZC-toy Optimus Gum.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Candy toy, [[2012]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: [[July 30]] 2012&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Released as a [[candy toy]], [[EZ Collection#Transformers: EZ Collection Gum|&#039;&#039;EZ Collection Gum&#039;&#039;]] Convoy is another redeco of &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], featuring the retooled parts for accessories he does not come with. He is decoed once again in his &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)| Generation 2]]&#039;&#039;-ish color scheme with the black legs and Generation 2 Autobot symbol, but this time he is cast out of &amp;quot;metallic&amp;quot; (aka &amp;quot;slightly glittery/glossy&amp;quot;) plastics, and is absolutely &#039;&#039;coated&#039;&#039; in metallic red paint for most of his cab section. His head is now painted metallic dark blue rather than the prior deco&#039;s black.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: As per the toyline&#039;s name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShotstoy-OptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Before time began, I was... a cube.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B003&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;410&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;850&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;370&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]&#039;&#039; Series 1 single-packs, Optimus Prime is a teeny little long-nosed semi truck with &amp;quot;trailer&amp;quot;, with a spring-loaded [[Autotransformation|automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a &amp;quot;spinner&amp;quot; in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. His truck mode and robot body are influenced by the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus Prime]], while his head is taken from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original]]. His blue paint is light and sparkly-metallic, his red paint is dull matte, and his optics are yellow.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This toy was given away free to attendees of Hasbro&#039;s &amp;quot;[[Toy Fair 2012|Collector-Fan Media Day&amp;quot; 2012]], slightly altered by a &amp;quot;Toy Fair 2012&amp;quot; sticker applied to the cardback.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]. He shares parts with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotSuperBot|Super Bot Megatron]] and [[Motormaster (G1)|Motorbreath]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BStoy-OptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Launcher&#039;&#039;&#039; (Launcher, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;BL001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;920&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;450&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;280&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 1 launchers, this [[repaint]] of Optimus Prime comes with a large trailer that pops open to form a battle station with a spring-loaded launching platform. He appears to have the same plastic colors as the single release, and the same set of [[paint operation]]s, but his paint is done in different shades, having glossy dark blue paint and glossy bright red paint. The black part of his launcher is sculpted to look vaguely like the repair done that is part of Generation 1 Optimus Prime&#039;s repair bay.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BotShotBattleForMatrix}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BStoy-BattlefortheMatrix-LauncherOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Battle for the Matrix&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;UB001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;835&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;505&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;275&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:This minor [[redeco]] of the Optimus Prime Launcher features grey wheels, blue optics, and added red paint on its upper arms, while the launcher has grey plastic in place of black, smaller Autobot symbols on its sides, and gold paint on its interior instead of silver. The [[stock photography]] on the [[packaging]] depicts Optimus with a blue stripe on his built-in &amp;quot;trailer&amp;quot;, which was omitted in the final product.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The set also comes with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Megatron with his launcher]], [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Bumblebee]], and a cardboard token representing the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Bot Shots|Matrix]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSBFTMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Battle for the Matrix&amp;quot; Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BotShots_SuperBotOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;Super Bot 004&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;330&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;315&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;995&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the fourth wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 1 single-packs, Super Bot Optimus Prime is a redeco of his toy in translucent blue plastic. As a Super Bot, he was [[Shortpacking|packed one per case]], and has higher, more lopsided stats than normal Bot Shots. He has a really, &#039;&#039;really&#039;&#039; good Sword stat.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSSBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Super Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BStoy-SpinShotOptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Launcher&#039;&#039;&#039; (Launcher, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;BL001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Launcher, 4 [[Energon cube|Energon Cube]] targets&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;820&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;405&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;390&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 2 launchers, this Optimus Prime transforms into a very boxy &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039;-styled truck with trailer. As a Spin Shot, one manually winds up his upper body beforehand when transforming him into vehicle mode, where striking the front of the vehicle will cause him to burst open and spin while auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher used to propel him to great speeds, as well as four cube targets for him to knock over.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Spin Shot Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BotShots PolarAssault Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Polar Assault Team&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;T001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;370&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;945&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;310&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 2 five-packs, this redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy is cast in translucent blue plastic, with his cab painted white. Despite possessing translucent plastic and more lopsided stats than a regular Bot Shot, he is apparently not labeled as a Super Bot. This version of Optimus comes with similarly-themed with new redecos of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Bumblebee]], [[Mirage (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Mirage]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Ironhide]], and [[Jetfire (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Jetfire]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSPAOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Polar Assault Team&amp;quot; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BotShots Dragon Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dragon Track&#039;&#039;&#039; (Playset, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;UB001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Launcher&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;565&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;325&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;725&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Available only with the &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Dragon Track set, this version of Optimus Prime changes from a robot form resembling &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime, into a truck with a rocket exhaust molded into the back of its trailer. As a Flip Shot, he, er, flips up when auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher that can be connected to the track, as well as [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DragonTrack|Flip Shot Megatron and his launcher]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSDTOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Dragon Track&amp;quot; Flip Shot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;BeCool&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BeCool-B03-Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Trailer (Optimus Prime)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Trailer&amp;quot; is practically identical to the &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Battle for the Matrix&amp;quot; Optimus Prime toy with the blue eyes and red arms, the only difference being that the game stats stickers in his chest spinner have been replaced with pictures of his vehicle mode, two people holding hands and the letters &amp;quot;Zzz...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s [[stock photography]] of Trailer, including the pictures used on the box, uses the original &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Optimus toy with the yellow eyes as a base.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BeCool-B12-Garbage-Truck.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Garbage Truck (Clean Optimus)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Garbage Truck&amp;quot; is a redeco of the same Optimus Prime toy in blue and white, a common coloration for Japanese garbage trucks, that ends up bearing a coincidental resemblance to the &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Polar Assault Team Optimus. His stickers now picture his truck mode being loaded with garbage, his truck mode driving around, and the word &amp;quot;cleaning&amp;quot; in both English and Japanese.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The B12 ID number was previously used for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Special Sports Car]], a limited toy which was only on shelves for three months before being replaced by Garbage Truck.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|TrailerBase}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BS02-BeCool-Trailer-and-Trailer-Base.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|I just passed a &amp;quot;jimmy&amp;quot; and a White, I&#039;ve been passing everything in sight]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Trailer and Trailer Base (Optimus Prime)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;BS02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:This Trailer is identical to the original &#039;&#039;BeCool&#039;&#039; Trailer other than the stickers, and now comes with the trailer/launcher accessory from &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; redecoed in blue with red stripes. While the vehicle mode sticker in his chest remains, the hand-holding and sleeping ones have been replaced by pictures of the launcher: one in base mode and one in trailer mode. He also comes with a sticker sheet for decorating the Trailer Base.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;GT&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|GTR}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:GT-R-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|From Nissan to nii-san.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;GT-R Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[May 25]], 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GT-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Impact Wrench Gun&amp;quot;, [[Misaki]] race queen figure&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;GT-R Prime&amp;quot; is a heavy retool of &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; [[#Alternity|Convoy]], transforming into a 1:32 replica of the Motul Autech GT-R race car used by the {{w|Nismo}} team in the {{w|Super GT}} racing championship series. He retains the flip-out blasters of the &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; toy and can also wield his new Impact Wrench Gun accessory (also called the &amp;quot;Optimus Rifle&amp;quot; on the &#039;&#039;Transformers GT&#039;&#039; website), a weapon based on the impact wrenches used in car repairs. Like all &#039;&#039;GT&#039;&#039; toys, Prime also comes with a [[GT Sister]], poseable human figures themed after {{w|race queens}}, his partner being a lady named Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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:GT-R Prime&#039;s packaging points out that he can be fitted into &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime&#039;s trailer to replicate the way actual race cars are transported.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used, with different heads and accessories, to make the other &#039;&#039;Transformers GT&#039;&#039; toys: [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].&lt;br /&gt;
{{AlternityConvoyMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;FJ Cruiser × Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-FJ-Cruiser-Transformers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=3|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;FJ Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; spare tire/axe&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of a cross-promotion between {{w|Toyota}} and TakaraTomy, the deluxe-sized FJ Optimus Prime transforms into an {{w|Toyota FJ Cruiser|FJ Cruiser}}, with his axe weapon becoming the vehicle&#039;s spare tire. The vehicle mode&#039;s body panels come packaged on the sprue, and can then be clipped onto the core figure. The mass retail release of FJ Optimus includes yellow and white panels, while the red variant was available when purchasing an FJ Cruiser at Japanese Toyota dealerships. As is typical of TakaraTomy exclusives, these variants came in grayscale packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FJOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on FJ Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Construct-Bots&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Construct-Bots-Elite-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Elite Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle. This version is a retool to the Ultimate Class two-pack listed below, as his head design is slightly different. Additionally this version features transparent plastic for his body armor amongst other plastic changes. He includes a blue version of one of the Ultimate Class version&#039;s guns, specifically the one recycled from Wheeljack. &lt;br /&gt;
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:As with all [[Construct-Bots]], Optimus Prime&#039;s rubber ball joints on the shoulder and feet can harden over time, which makes it difficult to pose smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Construct-Bots-Elite-Class-OPvsM-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|constructbotsUltimate}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime vs Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Ultimate Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist), [[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle, packed alongside his eternal nemesis [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Megatron]]. This version has opaque colors and a more traditional Optimus color scheme. He includes a projectile weapon along with a variety of melee weapons, as well as a swathe of extra parts for additional configurations.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus&#039; sword was later redecoed/reused for [[Silverbolt (G1)#Construct-Bots|Silverbolt]] and one of &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]]&#039;s weapons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HM-toy Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Modular building is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Upgrade, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;18&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Missile-launching rifle, missile, energy axe, cannon, left &amp;amp; right rocket pods, &amp;quot;Ultra Magnus&amp;quot; right forearm &amp;amp; fist&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &amp;quot;Battle Upgrade&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;[[Hero Mashers]]&#039;&#039; toys, Optimus is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; accessory. As a first-wave figure, he has extra ankle articulation that is not present in later waves (a cut that was made to all &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; lines, not just the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;-branded ones).&lt;br /&gt;
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:He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]&#039;&#039;, meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.&lt;br /&gt;
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:While he is the same size as a standard Hero Masher, his larger [[size class|price point]] is made up for with a lot more parts and gimmicks. Both of his hands are removable, which allows for accessories to be placed in his wrist sockets, notably his iconic &amp;quot;energy axe&amp;quot;. His rifle is a spring-loaded missile launcher. He also comes with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Ultra Magnus]]&#039;s right arm, which is a [[redeco]] of &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Hero Mashers|Bulkhead]]&#039;s, only molded to remove that toy&#039;s missile-launching gimmick.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|ElectronicHeroMasher}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HM-toy Optimus Electronic.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Mom said it&#039;s &#039;&#039;my&#039;&#039; turn on the [[Xbox 360|Xbox]].&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Electronic Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Electronic Action, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;22&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Missile launching cannon, missile, sword, shield, bladed shield, electronic left forearm, bladed left fist, torso armor, left &amp;amp; right winged &amp;quot;launchers&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right armor boots&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first (and only) wave of larger electronic &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers Transformers&#039;&#039; toys, the base Optimus Prime figure in this set is &#039;&#039;almost&#039;&#039; identical to the above &amp;quot;Battle Upgrade&amp;quot; toy; this version has a closed right fist that can hold accessories rather than the Battle Upgrade version&#039;s finger-pointy one.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:However, this set comes with a completely different (and much larger) pile of accessories to turn Optimus (or any other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; figure) into a hulking armored warrior. He comes with an extra left forearm with an electronic light, used to light up clear-plastic accessories when they&#039;re plugged into his wrist socket. Several of these accessories take inspiration from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]]&#039;s gear, notably a very &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039;-esque shield.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Oddly, the big stompy boots accessories are designed in a way that Optimus is really far back in them, leaving a huge gap between his shins and the boots&#039; &amp;quot;knee&amp;quot; guards. Presumably this is to accommodate other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; toys with much larger footprints.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;EZ Collection&#039;&#039; (2013)==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|EG07}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-2014-EG01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=0.99|thumb|I&#039;m the one you actually want. Except that you&#039;re gonna import it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;EG01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:This &#039;&#039;EZ Collection&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is &#039;&#039;yet&#039;&#039; another release of the &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; redeco with the Motorbreath retooling, but this time he features light blue paint applications in place of the original dark blue. Like the rest of his brethren on the same line, Optimus features a movie version of the Autobot insignia.&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Bearbrick&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Bearbrick OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Honey is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[July 17]], 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime transforms from a Bearbrick painted up like himself to a bear-eared robot. He has no accessories, but holes in his [[robot mode]] hands can accommodate other toys&#039; weapons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This mold, with a different head sculpt, was also used for the simultaneously released Bearbrick [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]], and also redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] and &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]]. It was further retooled into Bearbrick [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Starscream]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (campaign item)==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|AnniversaryClear}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AOE-toy Convoy AnniversaryClear.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy [Anniversary Clear Ver.]&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:A [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]&#039;&#039; Legends Class [[#Legends_Class|Optimus Prime]] toy with the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; [[Motormaster (G1)#GDO|Motorbreath]] [[retool]]ing (for accessories he does not come with), Convoy is cast in red and black clear plastic. He has been retooled to include a magnet in his right foot, allowing him to interact with &#039;&#039;Lost Age&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Lost Age|Battle Command Optimus Prime]] and &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&amp;amp;Chomp|Stomp &amp;amp; Chomp Grimlock]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Convoy was available at a variety of 2014 events, including on [[May 3]] at a &amp;quot;Kids Walk&amp;quot; event at {{w|Fuji Speedway}}, in special packaging on [[May 16]] at the &amp;quot;Transformers Celebration 2014&amp;quot; midnight event at the Sunshine City [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] store in {{w|Ikebukuro}}, on [[June 15]] at Tokyo Toy Show 2014, at the Aeon Mall in {{w|Kasukabe}} on [[July 19]], and at the &amp;quot;Transformers Expo&amp;quot; event in {{w|Yokohama}} on [[August 9]]; at the Expo&#039;s preview night, attendees could also acquire a sticker sheet designed to turn the toy into Nemesis Prime. Convoy was also available as one of three preorder bonuses for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]&#039;&#039; [[Roadbuster (G1)#Cloud|Roadbuster]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Yokohama Convoy|Nemesis Prime/Yokohama Convoy]].&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Legend Commander Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Legend-Commander-Collection-LC-01-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Jodai&amp;lt;!--初代--&amp;gt;)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;LC-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster, Energon Axe&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the &#039;&#039;[[Legend Commander Collection]]&#039;&#039; sold at [[Transformers Expo]], &amp;quot;Convoy (Jodai)&amp;quot;—&#039;&#039;jodai&#039;&#039; (初代) meaning &amp;quot;first generation&amp;quot;—is a redeco of &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; G1 Convoy. While most of the paint masks are identical to the original mold, other changes include replacing the translucent parts into clear blue plastic, and the panel-lining on the grill is stripped off. Unlike the first toy, he does not include a pair of swappable 3mm fists, his missile launcher, or his Calamity Defenser weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Remaining stock was sold through [[TakaraTomy Mall]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Optimus Prime Pen==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:OptimusPrimePen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hand cramps are the right of all sentient writers and artists.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Optimus Prime Pen&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, cap/barrel&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in Japan by [[Sentinel (company)|Sentinel]] as part of the 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime Pen is a well-articulated robot that folds into the shape of a rather chunky, but functional ballpoint pen. The tip of the pen is formed from his ion blaster, with the barrel acting as a cap.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Black Convoy Pen|Black Convoy Pen]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Ultra Magnus Pen|Ultra Magnus Pen]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2014)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers-2014-Legion-Optimus-Prime-(black-insignia).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Black insignia version pictured.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legion Class, 2014/2015/2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:Another release of the &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Legends Class sculpt, the deco for its initial release is &#039;&#039;almost&#039;&#039; identical to the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; release from 2012, having silver chest-windows instead of light-metallic-blue, plus a large &amp;quot;CE&amp;quot; mark and number on the backs of its legs, declaring the toy meets European product safety requirements. The tooling is identical to the 2012 release&#039;s running change variant, with the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top compatible with [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] [[C joint|3mm]] pegs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Bizarrely, the [[package art]] is lifted directly from the &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class Optimus Prime/Autobot Roller two-pack&#039;s packaging, whereas the [[stock photography|stock photos]] depicted on the back of the packaging are taken from &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime&#039;s packaging and only slightly altered, advertising a &amp;quot;[[Reveal the Shield]]&amp;quot; [[rubsign]] [[gimmick]] the toy doesn&#039;t actually have. Meanwhile, Hasbro&#039;s official stock photos provided to online retailers (including an in-packaging photo) depict the toy with the sword that came with the running change variant of the sculpt&#039;s 2012 release, even though the actual toy doesn&#039;t include the sword.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Legion Class Optimus Prime has been found at Family Dollar and Dollar General stores in the United States. A later [[variant]] repleaced the red Autobot insignia with a black version. This later version was also released at general retail in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Russia. In Singapore it was released together with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]] as part of the promotion for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039; in selected cinemas.&lt;br /&gt;
:This figure was made available again, without any changes, in 2015, this time in new packaging resembling the then-concurrent packaging design for the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; line, but replacing the name &amp;quot;Generations&amp;quot; with &amp;quot;Authentic Transformers&amp;quot;. It was also given a new Hasbro product code number and UPC barcode, thereby technically making it a separate product. In 2017, it was re-released &#039;&#039;again&#039;&#039;, this time in a minor variant of the 2014 version&#039;s packaging (including the original product code number and barcode) that now lacked the reference to the non-existing &amp;quot;Reveal the Shield&amp;quot; gimmick.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]], the Black Insignia variant of the toy ended up being dumped to some hobby shop dealers in Asia., and even returned to discount stores like Five Below and 99 Cents Only in the US in 2020.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Nanoblock Motion Choro-Q&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:NanoblockChoroQConvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not Minecraft.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 11]], 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:Produced as a collaboration between toylines &#039;&#039;[[Diablock|Nanoblock]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Choro-Q]]&#039;&#039;, this Optimus Prime is a building block toy providing pieces to build both Optimus Prime&#039;s super deformed robot mode and, separately, his truck mode (or something else, if you want). His truck mode is built on a generic &#039;&#039;Choro-Q&#039;&#039; chassis outfitted with an electric motor and can be remote-controlled using a smartphone app. While the chassis is physically generic, its firmware identifies it as belonging to the Convoy kit, and the smartphone app&#039;s controls adopt a blue and red theme to match, complete with Autobot logo on the steering wheel hub.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|QT09}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:QTransformers Optimus Prime GT.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Ohhh! Boo hoo! Let me play a sad song for you on the world&#039;s smallest Optimus Prime!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[January 24]], [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QT-09&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Q-Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a tiny [[super deformed]] toy based on the [[#Alternity|&#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; Convoy]] design, transforming into a Nissan GT-R R35, though his legs retain the traditional blue truck bed motif. The English name on the packaging refers to him as just &amp;quot;Optimus&amp;quot;. He comes with a code for unlocking &amp;quot;GTR Optimus Prime&amp;quot; as a playable character in the &#039;&#039;[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]&#039;&#039; game. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime was retooled into &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Soundwave]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:QTransformers Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[April 25]], 2015 / [[January 30]], 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID numbers:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QT-19&#039;&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;&#039;QTF-04&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; Convoy is based on his traditional design, transforming into a flat-nose truck with an integrated, non-removable trailer. He comes with a code for unlocking Generation 1 Optimus Prime, under the name &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot;, in &#039;&#039;Mystery of Convoy Returns&#039;&#039;. This toy was re-released with a new ID number as part of the second &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; series.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Convoy was redecoed into &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Q-Transformers|Black Convoy]] and retooled into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:QTM Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QT-M&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:QT-M Optimus Prime is a redeco of the GT-R Optimus Prime mold in the colors of the Transformers-sponsored [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf30th/teammach/ Nissan GT-R] used by the Team Mach racing team (a vehicle previously used as the base for the non-toy character [[Mach Five Racing Prime]]). Like &#039;&#039;[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s [[Safety Prime]], this toy was a collaboration with the [[w:Super GT|Super GT]] racing series and was given away free to young children who attended TakaraTomy-sponsored &amp;quot;Kids&#039; Walk&amp;quot; events held by Super GT in the fall season of 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:OptimusPrimeOriginalPlaystation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|U R NOT &amp;lt;font color=red&amp;gt;E&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation&#039;&#039;&#039; (02/2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Controller/ blasters, memory card, &#039;&#039;Everybody&#039;s Golf&#039;&#039; disc, Playstation Club Vol. 1 disc&lt;br /&gt;
:Released alongside a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Mega Drive Megatron|Sega Mega Drive version of Megatron]] and outside of any other toyline, &amp;quot;Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation&amp;quot; transforms from robot to a scaled-down non-functional [[Sony]] [[PlayStation]] video game console. He features an opening disc compartment as well as two small thin plastic game discs (&#039;&#039;Everybody&#039;s Golf&#039;&#039;, and Playstation Club Pre-Play Vol. 1) which can store inside his disc compartment. Also included is a memory card that can slot into its dedicated port, as well as a corded controller that splits in half and attaches to his lower arms. The controller&#039;s four shoulder buttons flip out into &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; tiny blasters.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotCon-2015-General-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;General Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (BotCon 2015 two-pack)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Launcher, missile, missile pod, pistol, rifle, cannon/rifle stock, cannon/rifle scope&lt;br /&gt;
:Available in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Generation 2&amp;quot; 2-pack alongside [[Hound (G1)/toys#Timelines|Sgt. Hound]] at [[BotCon 2015]], General Optimus Prime is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[Roadbuster (G1)#Generations|Roadbuster]] based on the cancelled &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[#G2General|General Optimus Prime toy]]. He transforms into an off-road vehicle and comes with numerous weapons, all of which peg via 5mm post onto his vehicle rear/legs, shoulders, upper &amp;amp; lower arms, and hands: a spring-loaded, missile-firing launcher, a pistol, a rifle, and two small cannons that respectively form the scope and stock of the rifle. All of his weapons can combine to form an unwieldy superweapon. The flaws from the original mold are likely to be retained from this release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold also served as the basis of the non-toy &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]&#039;&#039; incarnations of [[Guiledart#Beast Wars: Uprising|Guiledart]] and [[Killer Punch#Beast Wars: Uprising|Killer Punch]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/BCGeneralOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; General Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Unite Warriors&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-UW05-Convoy.jpg|upright=2.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Grand Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (giftset, [[February 27]], [[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;UW-05&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots&lt;br /&gt;
:Takara&#039;s iteration of &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the Rodimus mold). This version of Convoy has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon. Like &#039;&#039;Unite Warriors&#039;&#039; [[Menasor (G1)#Unite Warriors|Menasor]], the set also features some minor improvements to the original sculpts, such as improved hip-ratchets for Convoy for increased stability. He also had the slightly modified pegs that Legends Class Rodimus (or Blackjack, Runabout, and Runamuck) can securely attach to, which was previously used for Battle Core Optimus Prime. The tampographed Autobot insignia on the roof/flip-out head joint is now re-positioned to his side truck panels. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; release]] of the mold, Convoy features additional paint operations on the thighs, truck bumpers, the details on the inner legs, the gestalt chest halves (which are now painted over due to being molded in grey plastic), and the gestalt torso&#039;s lower section. The stomach&#039;s deco is also minimized, and the silver paint operations on the lower legs are now replaced with gunmetal while the mute metallic blue is now shiny metallic. When it comes to unpaintable plastic; his knee joints and feet are blue while the majority of the shoulder joints are now red. In addition, his gestalt skirt flap is now molded in the same grey color, and the leg panels and thighs are now molded in black, with the latter being painted in silver with some yellow details. As the thighs are painted, care must be taken while transforming him in both modes, as they&#039;re somewhat prone to paint scraping. To minimize the damage, the two rear halves must be opened first to transform the legs. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Despite the ratchet fix, however, Convoy is also the weakest link of the gestalt combination, due to several design failures attributed to his torso mode. The square holes and tabs used to secure the arms together when in torso mode are too weak to remain locked in place (though a very small number of copies can secure the arm well), and are prone to falling out of position should an attached arm be moved. The torso mode&#039;s skirt plate is also attached to the stomach rather than the pelvis, rendering the waist swivel nearly worthless due to the skirt obstructing articulation. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Xiaomi / Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Optimus Prime Power Bank.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transforms from robot to the Monolith from 2001 and back!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Power Bank&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039; Shield/Power Bank Shell, wings, sword, USB cord&lt;br /&gt;
:Available as a [[HasCon 2017]] exclusive, this Optimus Prime transforms from robot into a &#039;&#039;working&#039;&#039; power bank that supports 6500 mAh of battery power, thanks to a team-up between [[Hasbro]] and Chinese consumer electronics company {{w|Xiaomi}}. As a throwback to the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;s&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt; [[Laser Rod]] gimmick, the USB cord can also plug on his sword to light-up.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;au x Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|Cell service is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in conjunction with Japanese cellphone maker au,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p170201.pdf TakaraTomy au x Transformers Project press release]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &#039;&#039;au x Transformers&#039;&#039; INFOBAR Optimus Prime celebrates 15 years since the 2002 au Design Project that resulted in the INFOBAR cellphone, as well as the 10th anniversary of the [[Live-action film series|live-action films]]. He transforms into a (non-functional) scaled-down replica of the 2002 au INFOBAR, and in lieu of cellphone functions, the figure can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is also non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical &amp;quot;Transformers INFOBAR&amp;quot; design. He features articulated hands for grasping the included tiny flip-phone accessory (which can flip open) that is stored in the bottom of the cell phone mode. The figure also includes a display stand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The project was crowd-funded through Japanese crowd-funding site Makuake.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/01/31/transformers-x-au-transforming-phones-launch-crowdfunding-campaign-332289 Transformers x au Transforming Phones Launch Crowdfunding Campaign at TFW2005.com]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; For 5,400 yen, contributors received an INFOBAR Optimus Prime, or for 16,200 yen, received INFOBAR Optimus Prime, INFOBAR Megatron and INFOBAR Bumblebee, the only way to obtain the last two items. The project received one million yen in the first 24 hours, ultimately topping out at over 32 million yen.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was redecoed into INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (below) and slightly retooled with new heads and redecoed into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180313050340/https://time-space.kddi.com/au-transformers/ More information on au x Transformers website (Japanese)]&#039;&#039; (archived)&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.makuake.com/project/au-transformers/ More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Makuake crowd-funding site (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://chohenken.com/2017/10/08/INFOBARtf_optimusprime-nishikigoi/ Pictorial review of INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Chohenken (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|InfobarANNIN}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime-ANNIN.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|White knight vs [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Music Label|white noise]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) is a redeco of INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI), transforming into a recreation of the ANNIN edition of the INFOBAR cellphone. All-white in cellphone mode, he sports additional blue and red detailing in robot mode. Surprisingly, this white repaint of Optimus is not based on Ultra Magnus, but rather his [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|movie incarnation]]. Like the other figures in this line, he is not a working cellphone but can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical &amp;quot;Transformers INFOBAR&amp;quot; design. The figure also includes a display stand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was also retooled into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://time-space.kddi.com/feature/news-sp/20170713/2041 More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Authentics 5inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the budget collector who refuses to give in to [[knockoff]]s.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bravo, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers Authentics|&#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;]] toyline, &amp;quot;Autobot Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is roughly the size of a 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Mini-Con Battle Packs|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Battle Pack]] toy. He changes from an [[evergreen]]-inspired robot into a more G1-based truck in just four steps. His instructions are incorrect; for truck mode, his legs must be folded in before the arms, otherwise the locking tabs on the arms will get in the way. Due to his transformation, he ends up with no elbows and a fake chest. He also has problems standing up due to hollow legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Authentics 7inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the budget collector who wanted their cheap figures to be &#039;&#039;slightly&#039;&#039; stylish.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alpha, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
:Standing at the height of a Voyager figure, &amp;quot;Autobot Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is nearly identical to his smaller counterpart. He retains the four-step transformation while gaining the (sideways) elbows that the little guy lacks. Like his wavemate [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Authentics|Grimlock]], Optimus comes with kibble detached in-package.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Changer, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
:This Optimus Prime scales with the rest of the Titan Hero/Guardian/Changer figures, utilizing a different transformation scheme compared to his previous &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039; figures. Due to the said transformation scheme, and unusual for an Optimus Prime toy; his shoulders end up sticking out from the cab&#039;s rear.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Bravo-2024-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If you think the 2017 figure was bad... you now owe them an apology.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bravo, 2024)&lt;br /&gt;
:The first in a new format of &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039; Bravo figures that use simplified conversions, Optimus Prime changes into a truck in 6 steps. This figure shares a similar transformation scheme with most of the truck-based &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots&#039;&#039; figures. He features no useful articulation. Bizarrely, his legs are mostly unpainted &#039;&#039;except&#039;&#039; for his calf-vents which are painted blue, in an apparent inversion of the usual color scheme for Prime&#039;s legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy is first revealed at [https://www.mercadolibre.cl/transformers-authentics-bravo-optimus-prime-figura-de-accion/p/MLC29503566 Mercado Libre], an Argentine e-commerce store.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Street Fighter II × Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Collab-toy SF2 Ryu.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The pipes are broken!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy [Ryu] vs Megatron [Vega]&#039;&#039;&#039; (Two-pack, [[2018]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: [[May 26]], 2018&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: sword, double-barreled rifle, Headmaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available as part of the exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]&#039;&#039; toyline, &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot; is a redeco of &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]] in [[Ryu]]&#039;s traditional colors, fleshtones and all. His vehicle modes are both adorned with the &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;fūrinkazan&#039;&#039;&amp;quot; kanji from Ryu&#039;s belt: 風林火山 (&amp;quot;as fast as the wind, as quiet as the forest, as daring as fire, and immovable as the mountain&amp;quot;). He transforms from robot to tanker truck to plane and back. Both vehicle modes have &amp;quot;cockpit&amp;quot; areas to seat any [[Titan Master]] (or compatible) figure. Like all &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Voyager class figures, he has built-in mechanisms to &amp;quot;bulk up&amp;quot; his noggin. In his case, these are spring-loaded pylons. The smaller Headmaster&#039;s robot mode is also painted to resemble Ryu.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Convoy was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Megatron]] &amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;[&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;[[M. Bison#Toys|Vega]]&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;]&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;. This set was available for pre-order on [[TakaraTomy Mall]] from [[November 22]] to [[November 27|27]], 2017, with orders fulfilled in late May 2018. A pre-order goal was also set: if at least 3000 units were pre-ordered, the set would also come with clear display stands for both toys.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This two-pack was later brought to the West in 2022 as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Collaborative]]&#039;&#039; line, released as a [[Target]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] exclusive in the United States. These releases are functionally identical to the Takara versions; the Hasbro versions have new manufacturing tampographs, but are otherwise the same. They even have all of the Takara packaging &#039;&#039;inside&#039;&#039; the new Hasbro outer packaging!&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Golden Lagoon&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF 35th Golden Lagoon Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No luck required... until you transform him.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[July 29]], 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;GL-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion blaster, energon axe, Matrix of Leadership&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a gold and gold chrome redeco of MP-10 in homage of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|episode of the same name]]. He does not include the trailer, Roller or Spike, but retains his energon axe, ion blaster, and Matrix of Leadership. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of TakaraTomy&#039;s 35th anniversary celebration, he was initially released at Summer [[Wonder Festival]] 2018, then later through [[Cybertron Satellite]] stores across Japan and [[TakaraTomy Mall]] on [[September 9]], 2018. Along with the rest of the &#039;&#039;Golden Lagoon&#039;&#039; toys, he was later rereleased through [[Hasbro Pulse]] in January 2021.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was used to represent &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects comic .281.29|Gold Primus Convoy]]&#039;&#039;&#039; in the &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects Special Comic|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039; comic.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;G-Shock × Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G-Shock X Transformers Master Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;lt;big&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;STAR PLATINUM!&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/big&amp;gt;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Master Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 8]], [[2018]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 [[Star Drive Cannon]], [[Chrono Matrix]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy) and [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (Robot parts and accessory)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Released to celebrate the 35th anniversary of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; and G-Shock, Master Optimus Prime transforms into a &amp;quot;Pedestal Prime Mode&amp;quot; that can hold the included Chrono Matrix accessory or a G-Shock watch. In particular, it is able to hold G-Shock DW-5600 series and DW-6900 series watches. The included Star Drive Cannons can be held in the hands in robot mode, or attached to its Pedestal Prime Mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was retooled to make [[G3 Prime#G-Shock × Transformers 2|Master Nemesis Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Master Optimus Prime Resonant Mode [With G-Shock]&#039;&#039;&#039; (December 8, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 Star Drive Cannon, Chrono Matrix&lt;br /&gt;
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:Essentially the same release as above, but includes a compatible DW-6900TF-4 watch.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:VintageG1-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Aren&#039;t you over [[Bumblebee (film)|trailers]] by now?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right)&lt;br /&gt;
:Sold at a &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Leader-price point, &#039;&#039;[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a [[Walmart]]-exclusive reissue of the [[#The Transformers|Generation 1 toy]] without the trailer. It includes the two versions of his blaster rifle that had not been packaged together since the [[#NewYearConvoy|New Year Special release]], and his smokestacks are now restored to their long, untrimmed glory not seen in the U.S. since the [[#Generation 2|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy]]. The silver stripes on his chest and arms are now painted, replacing the factory-applied stickers. In addition, this release comes with a new sticker sheet that features more symmetrical designs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like all &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; figures, Optimus Prime was [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada and general release in Asia, notably Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us.&lt;br /&gt;
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==35th Anniversary==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-35th-Anniversary-OP-set-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy &amp;amp; Optimus Prime Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: [[December]] [[2019]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, Convoy is basically a TakaraTomy release of the &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; toy above, complete with an additional laser blaster. It does not however come with the modified sticker sheet from the &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Convoy was only sold as a set with (but packaged separately from) [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#35th Anniversary|Optimus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Crossover Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MyLittlePrime.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;My Little Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2020]])&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of a series featuring crossovers between &#039;&#039;[[My Little Pony]]&#039;&#039; and other properties including &#039;&#039;[[Ghostbusters]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Power Rangers]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;Dungeons &amp;amp; Dragons&#039;&#039;, My Little Prime is a pony representation of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] using a mold inspired by Generation 1 of the equine property. He has an Autobot [[insignia]] as his cutie mark. The figure has no articulation aside from a ball-jointed tail.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://hasbropulse.com/products/my-little-pony-crossover-collection-transformers-my-little-prime My Little Prime at Hasbro Pulse]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Transformers Fan Book==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kodansha-TF-Fanbook-2021-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Fan Book 2021]]&#039;&#039;&#039; (TV-Magazine Mook, 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: July 2021&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as one of the freebies (along with the Stealth-colored Bumblebee) for the 2021 issue of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]&#039;&#039;, this Optimus Prime is yet another redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Legends Class|&#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Legends Class mold]]. Deco changes include the silver paint being stripped from the smokestacks, while the rest of the body parts, such as the lower waist and the upper thighs/tanks, are painted in black instead. This release uses the Motorbreath retooling.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Fan-Book-2023-Core-Class-Optimus-Prime-Red-Clear-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Fan Book 2023]]&#039;&#039;&#039; (TV-Magazine Mook, 2023)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: August 22, 2023&lt;br /&gt;
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:The fourth &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]&#039;&#039; comes with the &amp;quot;Optimus Prime (Red Clear Version)&amp;quot; toy, redecoed from the [[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|&#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039;]] Core Class [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/Generations_toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Kingdom|mold]]. with the deco once again based on the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;-inspired colors used for the &#039;&#039;Chronicle&#039;&#039; EZ Collection figure. &lt;br /&gt;
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:His transformation shares engineering with the &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Legends figure, but with sculpted detailing directly based on the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; mold, down to details like the &#039;&#039;vestigial knee flaps&#039;&#039; from the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; mold. The included Ion Blaster features a 3 mm handle under a 5 mm post, dedicated to the C.O.M.B.A.T. System. He is also fairly articulated for a figure this small, having head rotation and tilting, torso rotation (which actually looks a bit unnatural), ab crunch, butterfly joints at the shoulders, and ball joints in shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a redeco of the Core Class mold, Optimus Prime (Red Clear Version) can hitch the trailer (with the trailer hitch/shield panel on) from the Hasbro Pulse exclusive Optimus Prime &amp;amp; Bumblebee 2-pack.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Robosen Collector&#039;s Edition==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Robosen_Optimus_Prime_stock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This isn&#039;t your slightly older brother&#039;s [[Automorph Technology|automorph.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Auto-Converting Robot&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable&lt;br /&gt;
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:Robosen&#039;s Optimus Prime is a highly interactive, programmable transforming robot. With over 5,000 pieces, 60 microchips, 27 servo motors, 6 high-intensity [[light-emitting diode|LED]]s, 80 different sound effects including voice clips from Peter Cullen, a dedicated iOS/Android bluetooth app interface, and a pricetag of $750 USD, it blurs the line between &amp;quot;toy&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;high-end showroom electronics.&amp;quot; Users can choose between multiple ways to control its robotic movements: including pre-programmed voice commands, pre-programmed app controls, or user-created movement scripts. In truck mode, it can drive as directed or honk its horn. In its [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]]-influenced 19&amp;quot;-tall robot mode, it can execute a long list of included scripted actions featuring voice and sound effects, plus an infinite variety of user-programmed poses and user-scripted movement sequences. It has distinct attack movements and sounds to be used with its weapons, and has flip-out wrist communicators featuring sticker images of Megatron and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The main power source is an internal rechargeable lithium ion [[battery-powered motor|battery]]. The truck&#039;s front bumper flips down to expose the charging port and the separate micro USB interface port. A replaceable CR 1220 3V battery powers the &amp;quot;laser rifle&#039;s&amp;quot; LED; it&#039;s not really a laser, but it&#039;s bright. The instructions say don&#039;t look straight at it. &lt;br /&gt;
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:In voice command mode, the spoken user command for conversion between truck and robot modes is officially supposed to be &amp;quot;[[Trademark#Genericized trademarks|convert]],&amp;quot; but secretly the toy will respond the same if you say &amp;quot;transform.&amp;quot; It also responds to more than 30 other simple words and phrases which trigger other animations and basic functions: such as: &amp;quot;turn left&amp;quot; to turn left, &amp;quot;move right&amp;quot; to step to the right, or &amp;quot;hero&amp;quot; to strike a superheroic ground-punching pose. 6 months after launch, the Robosen software developers were still releasing new movement animations and firmware updates via channels that can be found in the official app, with no announced end date for their continuing improvements.&lt;br /&gt;
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:27 servo motors might sound like a lot, but compared to contemporary 1st-party figures costing hundreds and hundreds (&#039;&#039;and hundreds!&#039;&#039;) of dollars less, this item does lack some some pretty standard joints: such as neck rotation, wrist rotation, and the type of leg rotation that would have allowed the feet to point in different directions.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Although this Optimus Prime does mostly transform on its own, there are some additional manual adjustments required to make each mode look the way it&#039;s advertised. In robot mode, one red panel can be removed from the back of the head, and the gas tanks can be moved into a lower position on the legs. If the gas tanks are not lowered, they can protrude enough to obstruct animation. For vehicle mode, the removable red panel should be reattached, gas tanks moved back so they don&#039;t cover the wheels, and the side-view mirrors can be flipped out.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In truck mode, especially via app control, Optimus is a fully functional remote control vehicle that can move forward, backward, and turn. Its steering does not happen the way real trucks do when they tilt the axles of the front wheels within their wheel wells; Instead, Optimus turns by throwing both legs simultaneously to one side or the other, which gives the appearance that the entire cab is pivoting around a central axis.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In robot mode, Optimus&#039; default idle behavior is not to stand perfectly still. Instead, he will slowly &amp;quot;breathe&amp;quot; with a subtle inhaling/exhaling motion like a human would have after aerobic exercise. From there, he will occasionally shift into other statuesque poses.&lt;br /&gt;
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:When asked to turn right or left in robot mode, Optimus is not able to perform that action in two or three normal steps with ankle and hip rotation like a human would. He lacks any leg joints that rotate around a vertical axis, so for him to rotate his body to the right, he must perform a startling stutter shuffle move. He pushes one foot out slightly forward, the other foot slightly backward, and maintains that orientation while rapidly sliding his legs together and apart more than once per second until the asymmetrical rapid sliding friction of his feet against the floor eventually scoots him into facing a different direction. This movement can wear out the paint on his inner soles pretty fast, even on smoother surfaces.&lt;br /&gt;
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:None of the toy&#039;s motorized joints are capable of supporting substantial weight without electricity. This means that when powered off, the robot cannot stand upright without external support. If the toy is in robot mode and senses its batteries are getting low, then to prevent a damaging fall, it will automatically shift into a droopy squatting pose that it can safely sustain while powered off. The average operating time from a full battery charge is approximately 40 minutes. The charging port is not accessible while the robot is standing up. Plugging in the charger while the toy is powered on might endanger fragile components.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Yes, the above means that this toy in effect cannot be displayed in robot mode when not in active use. It can&#039;t really be displayed in the proper truck mode either, as the robot legs need battery power to stay rigidly locked into truck configuration and will droop when turned off. It is rather clearly intended to remain in its protective carrying case most of the time. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Aside from the laser rifle, none of the LED lights in the eyes, headlights, or tail lights can be deactivated while the toy is powered on. In robot mode, the brake lights shine brightly from the backs of the feet, and the headlights shine from within the forearms. Some of the pre-programmed actions exploit this deliberately, by having Optimus brandish his bright headlights as flip-out weapons. The laser rifle&#039;s LED turns on and off with its own physical switch.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Many of the pre-loaded animations assume Optimus is holding his gun in his right hand and/or that he is holding his axe in his left hand. The toy has no sensors to detect whether those accessories are in place, and the app does not consistently label which animations use accessories. It also does not label the many animations that might damage the toy if attempted while accessories are attached, but &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;transforming&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; converting him or punching the ground would be a bad idea. So don&#039;t activate any animations while the accessories are attached unless you&#039;re sure you know what will happen.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In addition to action/fighting/greetings animations, there are also many silly animations available from the official download page, including: Air Guitar with the G1 cartoon theme song, air drumming, a gyrating silent &amp;quot;Christmas&amp;quot; dance, doing push-ups then getting exhausted and passing out, and the {{w|Dab_(dance)|Dab}}.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The app-controlled motion programming interface is extremely complex. The position of each joint at each step in an animation can be dictated either with numerical parameters, or by sensing the positions of the joints on the toy during programming. Many poses can be strung together to form long action sequences. The app uses long gamified sequences of tutorials to teach programming techniques and unlock more sound clips for use in more animations. Despite that available complexity though, there are some actions used by official animations that cannot be performed in customized sequences: such as a head nod, a full mode conversion, or vehicle driving commands.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Given this piece&#039;s fragility, complexity, and high cost, it is appropriate that it is packaged in a heavy duty foam-padded carrying case, complete with clasps and a handle. But the case can&#039;t protect from paint wear issues that arise quickly via actual use. Prime&#039;s knuckles and feet will instantly get severe scrape marks if he transforms on a rough surface like concrete, but even smooth unvarnished wood can wear the gloss off the paint before long. Even soft carpeting might not be safe, as some users report toppling issues due to a &#039;&#039;lack&#039;&#039; of traction. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The sound effect for Prime&#039;s gun is of a distinctly &amp;quot;realistic&amp;quot; machine gun, and Hasbro has stated this effect may be changed.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/22623017/optimus-prime-transformer-auto-converting-programmable-robot-hasbro-robosen Review of Robosen Optimus Prime] mentioning the sound effect choice&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Accurate 3-D images of this Robosen toy appear throughout its app interface, but the app also decorates prominent buttons with drawings of &#039;&#039;[[Evergreen]]&#039;&#039; Optimus. The app and manual also contain many mistakes in spelling, grammar, typography, labeling transposition, etc.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This item was revealed on [[Hasbro Pulse]] in April 2021, and began shipping to purchasers in October 2021. The TakaraTomy release of the figure is unchanged, though the dialogue will be swapped from English to Japanese with [[Tesshō Genda]] reprising his role. &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Flagship Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable&lt;br /&gt;
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:One year after the release of the original Robosen Optimus Prime, the figure was re-labeled as &amp;quot;Flagship Optimus Prime&amp;quot; and rereleased with no changes.... except the price tag, now $999. &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Elite Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Elite Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is a downsized version of the original (and now &amp;quot;Flagship&amp;quot;) Robosen Optimus Prime, standing a mere 16&amp;quot; instead of 19&amp;quot; and costing $699. The different proportions result in a few noticeable but minor visual changes, such as the fuel tanks on his legs being a different shape and elevation compared to the original toy. It retains all the features and programmable functions as the original. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Classic Heroes Team&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Classic Heroes Team Rescan Optimus Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (All Star Rescan, [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:A redeco of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|Rescue Bots]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#RacingTrailer|Optimus Prime Racing Trailer set]] minus the trailer, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classic Heroes Team|Classic Heroes Team]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime converts from robot mode to truck mode in a single step and features a slightly different deco from the original release, including blue windows instead of black, yellow highlights in place of the light blue and greens, new silver and black paint applications on the legs, and a new Autobot insignia over the chest area.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was also released in a &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots Academy&#039;&#039; packaging with the &#039;&#039;Classic Heroes Team&#039;&#039; branding as a subline, arguably making it into [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#CHT|another incarnation of the character]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;LEGO&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Lego-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;[[Avengers|Autobots, assemble]]… my body.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[June 1]], [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10302&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1,508&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;[[Ion blaster]]&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[Energon-axe|Energon axe]]&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[Energon cube]]&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[Matrix of Leadership|Autobot Matrix of Leadership]]&amp;quot;, [[Jet pack|jetpack]], display plaque, optional waist panel, brick separator &lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] ([[LEGO]])}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:The first ever collaboration between [[Hasbro]] and one of its main competitors, [[LEGO]], 10302 Optimus Prime is a fully brick-built model of the Autobot leader standing 13.5 inches tall, released under LEGO&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[fandom:Brickipedia:Icons|Icons]]&#039;&#039; subtheme. Unlike (most of) Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; sets that preceded it, this &#039;&#039;LEGO&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime set is fully transformable from robot to truck mode without having to disassemble any parts. He also includes an optional waist piece for fans to either display him with the Generation 1 toy-accurate truck bumper or the cartoon-accurate yellow block-shaped detail. A tall, top-heavy model, stability concerns mean he is not as articulated as a normal action figure, notably lacking bending knees.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Prime comes with a plethora of brick-built accessories. He includes his ion blaster, his &amp;quot;Energon axe&amp;quot; (which can plug into either wrist once you remove the fist), a pink &amp;quot;Energon cube&amp;quot;, the &amp;quot;Autobot Matrix of Leadership&amp;quot; (which can be stored inside his chest), and a jetpack based on the one he borrowed from [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] in &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]&amp;quot; (which can be attached to his back). Aside from the Matrix, only the ion blaster has dedicated storage when Prime is in truck mode, fitting between his legs to form the truck&#039;s trailer hitch; according to a small trivia blurb in the instructions, this is because the ion blaster was the only accessory in the set that was also included with the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy. Of course, this is LEGO we&#039;re talkin&#039; about, so if you want, you can store the rest of the stuff on him anywhere you see some exposed studs! &lt;br /&gt;
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:To round things out, an &#039;&#039;[[fandom:Brickipedia:Ultimate Collector&#039;s Series|Ultimate Collector&#039;s Series]]&#039;&#039;-styled display plaque featuring Optimus Prime&#039;s name (in both English and Ancient Autobot), function, motto, and [[Tech Spec]]s is included.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime&#039;s [[Instructions|instruction booklet]] contains a short segment written by none other than LEGO Senior Designer [[Joe Kyde]], which showcases the history of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; brand and the character of Optimus Prime. Unfortunately, said instructions also contain an assembly error: the stickered details on Prime&#039;s thighs are applied upside down compared to the Generation 1 [[character model]]. This error is also present on the [[stock photography]] on the packaging. Fortunately, the panels can be removed easily and reinstalled in the correct orientation for a more accurate robot mode. The aforementioned blurb also contains an amusing compromise—giving up on any attempt to reconcile Optimus&#039;s famous catchphrase and the need to protect Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; [[trademark]], it renders the iconic command as [[:File:Convert and roll out.jpg|&amp;quot;Autobots, &#039;&#039;convert&#039;&#039; and roll out!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://brickset.com/sets/10302-1/Optimus-Prime More information on 10302 Optimus Prime at Brickset]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Anti-Gravity-Pedestal-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Set&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: June 30, 2022&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Blaster, &amp;quot;[[Flight stand#Flight stands|Tenseg Base]]&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
:This uniquely branded &#039;&#039;Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base&#039;&#039; release of Optimus Prime is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Ultra Magnus]]&#039;s inner robot. Optimus Prime comes with a silver &amp;quot;Tenseg Base&amp;quot; which he can attach to, simulating a &amp;quot;floating&amp;quot; pose. Optimus Prime retains &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039;/&#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; Ultra Magnus&#039;s blaster accessory, colored in a darker metallic gray in a possible attempt to emulate Prime&#039;s usual [[ion blaster]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unusually for TakaraTomy, the vehicle mode stock photos are slightly mistransformed - the upper body isn&#039;t slid all the way forward, which makes the truck grille appear misaligned. Also, the Hasbro Pulse listing of the figure labels it as a &amp;quot;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;]]&amp;quot; figure, likely because the figure&#039;s box comes sheathed in a &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; branded sleeve.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Sold separately are two alternately colored bases; one in &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color: #a62621&amp;quot;&amp;gt;heroic Autobot red&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; and the other in &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color: #634993&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;EVIL&#039;&#039;&#039; Decepticon purple&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;. Initially due for release in March 2022, Prime and the bases were eventually released on June 30.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In a happy accident of cross-compatibility, Tenseg Base Optimus Prime can be equipped with the armor and alternate head included with &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Ultra Magnus]] to replicate the [[:File:RedCabPoweredConvoy.jpeg|red cab variant]] of &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; Powered Convoy released in [[GiG]]&#039;s short-lived &#039;&#039;[[Trasformer]]&#039;&#039; {{sic}} toyline, minus Super Buggy.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Canon/Transformer&#039;&#039;s==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Canon-Transformers-Optimus-Prime-R5.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Canon is the right of all sentient photographers.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime R5&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
**Accessories: Camera Cap/Shield, small camera accessory, Matrix of Leadership&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy) and [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (Robot parts and accessory)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Canon/Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure that transforms into a fully licensed Canon [[EOS R5]] digital camera. The toy is 80% the size of the genuine article and features a removable lens attachment, though it must be reattached to him before he can transform to robot mode since it forms his arms. The lens cap is removable and is used as a shield in robot mode. His included [[Matrix of Leadership]] can be pegged onto his lens, just behind the front element. He also comes with a small version of his own camera mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Both his Matrix and small camera accessory can be pegged into his palms. His hands feature a range of movement, with the thumb and index finger being articulated and the remaining fingers joined together.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make the concurrently released [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive [[Reflector (G1)#Canon/Transformers 2|Decepticon Refraktor R5]], and redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime R5]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Lunar Cruiser Prime==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|LunarCruiser}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Lunar Cruiser OP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It&#039;s space time! Let&#039;s settle this one on one!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Lunar Cruiser Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: February [[2024]] (Campfire), March 2024 (general release)&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Solar panel/shield, antenna&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/673441/activities/484717#main &amp;quot;Designer&#039;s Voice Vol.1&amp;quot;] development update at the Lunar Cruiser Prime Campfire campaign&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and [[Ittoku Kuwazu]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/673441/activities/485779#main &amp;quot;Designer&#039;s Voice Vol.2&amp;quot;] development update at the Lunar Cruiser Prime Campfire campaign&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Produced in collaboration with Japanese space agency {{w|JAXA}} and {{w|Toyota}}, Lunar Cruiser Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure that transforms into the as-of-2023 current version of Toyota&#039;s &amp;quot;Lunar Cruiser&amp;quot; concept for an enclosed lunar rover, in part to promote TakaraTomy&#039;s own unmanned &amp;quot;SORA-Q&amp;quot; rover, which successfully deployed on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] in January 2024 (after some delays). The large solar panel can tab onto the tube on the left side of the vehicle, or be folded in half and tucked away inside the vehicle&#039;s back end. The round roof-mounted antenna is on an adjustable armature.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In robot mode, Prime can hold the solar panel like a shield. Both the shield and radar dish can attach to the adjustable &amp;quot;smokestack&amp;quot;-like assemblies on each of his shoulders, leaving his hands free. A [[Matrix of Leadership]] can also be spotted molded into the drivers&#039; compartment.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure was made available one month ahead of its general release on Japanese crowdfunding site Campfire in four tiers:&lt;br /&gt;
::* A version identical to the general release.&lt;br /&gt;
::* A package including a modular &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; style stand.&lt;br /&gt;
::* A package with a thank you message on the TakaraTomy website, available to 40 people.&lt;br /&gt;
::* A package with a personal thank you message from [[Tesshō Genda]], the iconic original Japanese voice of Optimus Prime available to 10 people.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The campaign opened at 10 AM on [[June 8]], 2023 and ran through midnight on [[July 17]]. Within the first 24 hours it blew past 300% of its initial 1 million JPY (approx. $7200 USD) goal. This toy was also available through [[Hasbro Pulse]], due to ship on [[June 30]] 2024... but other US-based outlets began shipping them in early March of 2024.&lt;br /&gt;
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:*&#039;&#039;[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/673441 The Lunar Cruiser Prime crowdfunding campaign on Campfire (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;[https://global.toyota/en/mobility/technology/lunarcruiser/ The Lunar Cruiser rover at the Toyota website]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Missing Link&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-01-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|How you remember your Optimus Prime toy working as a kid.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**Accessories: Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, Matrix of Leadership, [[Trailer]]/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Toys|Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Toys|Roller]], 4 Missiles, Fuel Pump, Nozzle and Hose&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist), [[Shin Ueda]] (packaging artist)}}&amp;lt;ref name = &amp;quot;Missing Link&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Article on Missing Link Convoy in [[Figure King]] issue 308 (September 2023), p109&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; brand, &#039;&#039;[[Missing Link]]&#039;&#039; (styled &#039;&#039;MISSINGLINK&#039;&#039;) Convoy&#039;s appearance is a direct recreation of the original &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; toy—but with the benefit of forty years of advances in toy engineering. It retains almost all of the original toy&#039;s [[gimmick]]s, and adds a bunch more.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Although superficially identical to the vintage figure, its engineering has received a total overhaul to add a load of new points of [[articulation]]. Compared to the original, the toy boasts [[ratchet (mechanism)|ratchet]]ed elbows and knees, hinged knuckles, wrist curls, ankle tilts, a deeper forward bend for the feet, double-jointed outward shoulder motion, universal joints at the hips (with the wheels now folding out on skirts to accommodate outward leg motion), along with a neck [[Swivel joint|swivel]], a limited waist swivel and even an ab crunch! Unusually, the toy&#039;s [[instructions]] specifically demonstrate how to make use of all these new points of articulation. Where the original toy famously had [[Partformer|detachable]], easy-to-lose fists, this isn&#039;t the case with this modern update; the new, slightly smaller fists tuck neatly behind the grille (as with many other modern takes on this basic transformation scheme), revealing a pair of headlights — instead of holes — in the process. To facilitate the vast improvements to the lower body articulation and to help support the legs in truck mode, the toy foregoes one of the most iconic steps in the original transformation — where swinging the truck bed down causes it to separate into the legs — instead mounting the hips on individual [[slide joint]]s that must be carefully wiggled apart past a bracket in the middle first. These intricate plastic components are surrounded by heavy die-cast parts, and the thigh swivels in particular are extraordinarily tight, which makes posing the legs feel &#039;&#039;precarious&#039;&#039; to say the least! We would advise maintaining a firm grip on the red sliding brackets and die-cast hips, as close to the joint being moved as possible, to prevent any excessive leverage being applied.&lt;br /&gt;
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:All of the original accessories are included with this revamped release, plus some extras. The [[Combat Deck (G1)|Combat Deck]]&#039;s launching mechanism has been nixed, in favor of allowing the repair drone to detach from the trailer and roll around on its own wheels. [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] (colored silver, not blue) has a new hinge to allow the port for the [[ion blaster]] to rotate out of sight, being replaced with a painted red light detail (harkening back to its appearance in &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]&amp;quot;) . Roller&#039;s wheels and the toy&#039;s missiles are packed still attached to their [[sprue]] just like in the old days, complete with an extravagant spare set of missiles. The fuel pump, hose and nozzle are included basically unchanged as three separate parts but are in fact new tooling. In addition to these classic parts, the toy also comes with brand new accessories [[show-accuracy|inspired by the character&#039;s animation appearances]]: a chrome-gold [[Matrix of Leadership]] (which fits in his chest, like the similar accessory included with the older &amp;quot;[[#NewYearConvoy|Special Specification]]&amp;quot; release), and a transparent [[energon-axe]] which clasps shut over either hand. The ion blaster now features two [[5 mm post]]s to allow him to grip it normally, or even hold it with both hands thanks to his new articulation, and features a revamped sculpt based on the vintage accessory&#039;s earlier &amp;quot;thick&amp;quot; barrel variant (which informed the gun&#039;s animated depiction). A special chrome-silver mounting piece for the Matrix sits behind the truck windows, but can be removed to reveal the classic seats for smaller &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; figures. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy has the classic Autobot [[rubsign]], [[rubber tires]] (with the classic real-world &amp;quot;[http://www.ewillys.com/2021/03/16/desert-dog-history-and-ads/ Desert Dog Formula]&amp;quot; brand), [[die-cast]] parts, and features all the same [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] surfaces as the vintage toy. The details of the original [[sticker]]s (on the arms, knees, and toes) have been fully molded into the plastic and picked out with paint—but the toy &#039;&#039;also&#039;&#039; comes with a direct recreation of the original sticker sheet anyway. The toy also comes with a marketing insert, a collector&#039;s [[card]] (with, oddly enough, a small hole punched through the top), and a [[Tech Spec]] decoder for reading the graph printed on the back of the [[packaging]] alongside the classic back-of-the-box mural. Everything is neatly presented using a polystyrene tray. For this release, the illustrator of the toy&#039;s original Japanese [[package art]], [[Shin Ueda]] (credited in English right on the new box!), was commissioned to produce a brand-new piece based on the iconic transformation-into-midair-leap pose from &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;. Ironically, though the toy is finally capable of reproducing the &#039;&#039;original&#039;&#039; boxart pose, the engineering of its waist rotation means the &#039;&#039;new&#039;&#039; pose is impossible!&lt;br /&gt;
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:Since the trailers are nearly identical in shape, the sound effect module from the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Generation_2|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime toy]] is compatible with the trailer of this release, though the module can&#039;t connect to Convoy&#039;s robot mode back.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Although entirely a [[TakaraTomy]] initiative, the &#039;&#039;Missing Link&#039;&#039; toys were made available directly to Western fans via [[Hasbro Pulse]], sold under the name Optimus Prime. The toy kept its longer smokestacks and fully-functional firing missiles, which Hasbro had shortened [[for safety reasons]] in prior releases.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|Missing Link Anime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-02-Convoy-Anime-Color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In an undocumented feature, this toy also includes its trailer, updated to be cartoon-accurate by having it vanish entirely into [[unspace|subspace]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Anime Edition)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**Accessories: Ion Blaster, energon axe, Matrix of Leadership&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist), [[Shin Ueda]] (packaging artist)}}&amp;lt;ref name = &amp;quot;Missing Link&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:A more affordable release of the &#039;&#039;Missing Link&#039;&#039; Convoy toy was sold without the trailer. This version of the toy goes for [[show-accuracy]], omitting the various paint applications intended to replicate [[sticker]] detailing, painting the toy&#039;s eyes blue instead of yellow, swapping the blue plastic for a slightly brighter shade, and picking out an [[Autobot]] [[insignia]] in fine white outlines solely on the left shoulder. Unlike Hasbro&#039;s contemporaneous &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Retro]]&#039;&#039; reissues, which similarly aim to use clever deco work to bring the original G1 toys closer to their animation depictions, this release keeps the chrome, instead of using a dull silver plastic.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy still comes with its ion blaster (with a gunmetal paint application on its vent), energon-axe, and Matrix (now painted in animation-accurate metallic orange and silver); the Matrix housing is left as bare black plastic. A smaller sticker sheet is also included for [[customizing]] options—much like the one for the full release, but omitting all the trailer stickers. Three small yellow stickers are provided to replicate the waist/bumper details from the cartoon character model. The paperwork included is similar to the full release.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Reactivate&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ReactivateOptimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Welcome to the apocalypse, Mr. Prime. I hope you like leather.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1| &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime &amp;amp; Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Axe, blaster, Matrix of Leadership&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Reactivate|&#039;&#039;Reactivate&#039;&#039;]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime transforms from a robot into a post-apocalyptic armoured truck. Optimus was only available with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Reactivate|Soundwave]]. He comes with the usual Optimus accessories; an ion blaster, an energon axe that can fit over either fist, and a removable Matrix of Leadership (a repaint of the Matrix included with &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime).&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus suffers from a [[design flaw]]- the handle on his ion blaster is far too short, resulting in an extremely loose grip.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Hot Wheels&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1| &#039;&#039;&#039;Hot Wheels Transformers Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;:  Ion blaster, fists&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;Hot Wheels&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a very surprising addition to this page, as it represents [[Hasbro]] licensing one of its direct rival toy companies, [[Mattel]], to sell a &amp;quot;proper&amp;quot; transforming Transformers toy.  This re-creation of the G1 Optimus Prime design stands 3.5&amp;quot; tall and is made almost entirely out of glossy-painted [[die-cast|die-cast metal]], and with [[rubber tires]] too.  The figure comes in an elaborate box that can be oriented to display it in either truck cab or robot mode.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: It went up for preorders on the Mattel Creations website on [[May 21]], 2024, sold out in less than 30 minutes, and shipped later that week.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Dramatic Capture Series&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-DCS-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I am &#039;&#039;definitely&#039;&#039; not bait for a newer version of myself!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Headquarters&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date:&#039;&#039; [[2024]] [[November 30]]&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; gun&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Dramatic Capture Series]]&#039;&#039; 3-pack with [[Jazz_(G1)/toys#Dramatic_Capture_Series|Jazz]] and [[Mainframe_(G1)#Dramatic_Capture_Series|Mainframe]], this Optimus Prime is a redeco of his &#039;&#039;[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/Generations_toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Earthrise|War for Cybertron: Earthrise]]&#039;&#039; mold (sans the Trailer/Combat Deck) in cartoon-accurate colors; most conspicuously, the [[unpaintable plastic]] areas in his calves and biceps now match the surrounding body colors.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
===Before he became Optimus Prime===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PrototypeTHB.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Not so Optimus Prime.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*The first prototype for Battle Convoy, the &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; originator of Optimus Prime, was vastly different from the final version, complete with an entirely different transformation and a car carrying trailer. The head lacked the faceplate.&lt;br /&gt;
*A later prototype/mock-up was much closer to the final product but still has some noticeable differences, such as a head with much larger antennae, longer smokestacks and a front grille section that includes the rectangular section that would sport the &amp;quot;Freightliner&amp;quot; logo on the real-life truck (on the final toy, the rectangular section is part of the hinged upper section that includes the windows). It would have also been possible to attach the [[ion blaster]] to either of his shoulders.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;diaclonecatalogs&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20151017201739/http://1501bc.com/pretf/pictures/tfdiac6b.jpg Diaclone catalog scans] at 1501bc.com.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*The toy that would ultimately end up as the original Optimus Prime toy was originally released in August [[1983]] as No.17 Battle Convoy from Takara&#039;s Diaclone Car Robo toyline in Japan. In [[1984]], [[Joustra]] released their own version (still with &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; sticker on the trailer) as part of their Diaclone line in Europe, either simply called &#039;&#039;Truck&#039;&#039; (according to the pack-in catalog) or &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; (in the pack-in comic). It&#039;s possible that [[GiG]] also released a version called &#039;&#039;Camion Convoy&#039;&#039; as part of their &#039;&#039;[[Trasformer]]&#039;&#039; line in Italy, but to this day no packaged sample has surfaced.&lt;br /&gt;
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===The many releases of Optimus Prime===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SeveralG1Convoy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Too much Prime on my hands.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Over the years, the [[#The_Transformers|original Optimus Prime]] has been repackaged and reissued multiple times:&lt;br /&gt;
*In the US and Canada, limited edition promotional versions were available sporting Pepsi stickers; the Canadian version has large Pepsi stickers that cover the entire trailer, while the US version only has small Pepsi stickers that partially obscure the lines running across the trailer;&lt;br /&gt;
*In addition to the standard Japanese 01 Convoy release, Takara also released the toy as part of the [[#VSX|VSX Convoy vs. Megatron]] two-pack in [[1985]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara released a variant sporting clear blue windows and as part of the &amp;quot;[[#goodbye|Good Bye Convoy]]&amp;quot; set (packaged with [[Red Alert (G1)#Toys|Alert/Red Alert]] and [[Mirage (G1)#Toys|Ligier/Mirage]]) in [[1986]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro&#039;s subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] (MB) released the toy in Europe in late 1985, following a slight delay due to licensing issues;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;mbtfs&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/mb-transformers-part-5/ &amp;quot;The Jetfire vs Optimus Prime mixup&amp;quot;] at 20th Century Toy Collector&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; there are no less than &#039;&#039;three&#039;&#039; variants of MB-packaged Optimus Prime, one of them manufactured by Takara and sporting blue feet, the other two manufactured by [[Joustra]] as part of a deal with Hasbro/MB, one of them with blue and the other one with red feet;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;3mb&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/the-three-mb-optimus-primes/ &amp;quot;The Three MB Optimus Primes&amp;quot;] at 20th Century Toy Collector&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*After Hasbro&#039;s European division had changed the packaging from &amp;quot;MB&amp;quot; to &amp;quot;Hasbro&amp;quot;, the toy continued to be available in 1986, including more of the Joustra-manufactured red and blue feeted versions, which were apparently also available in the UK in English-only packaging;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;3mb&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[GiG]] released the toy as &#039;&#039;Commander&#039;&#039; as part of their &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line in Italy in 1985, including an all-plastic variant in 1986;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[IGA]] released their version in Mexico in 1985; unsold stock was later imported to a plethora of European countries, including the UK, with Optimus Prime having the yellow paint scraped off his eyes and then having them painted over in red;&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro reissued the &amp;quot;Original Autobot Leader&amp;quot; toy as part of their European &#039;&#039;[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues in [[1991]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro released a [[#Generation_2|redecoed version with additional accessories]] as part of their [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; line]] in [[1993]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara reissued the original toy in its original 1985 Japanese packaging in [[2000]], with an all-black recolor being available from assorted Japanese conventions and another variant with gold instead of silver parts, stickers, and paint as a [[Lucky Draw figure|lucky draw]] prize;&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara reissued the toy again as &#039;&#039;New Year Special&#039;&#039; version in January 2002, sporting clear blue windows (similar to Good Bye Convoy) and featuring additional accessories such as a Matrix necklace and a [[Show-accuracy|show accurate]] recolor of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure;&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro reissued the toy in the US and the UK as part of their &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues in [[2002]], sporting shortened down smokestacks [[for safety reasons]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara reissued the toy once again in [[2003]], as part of their &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues, numbered 00 and featuring additional accessories such as an energon axe;&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara released a recolored version featuring a new trailer in December [[2005]], called &#039;&#039;[[Pepsi Convoy]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro released their own version of Pepsi Convoy, named &amp;quot;[[#PepsiPrime|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]&amp;quot;, as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive in [[2007]], featuring the familiar [[For safety reasons|safety]]-shortened smokestacks of the Commemorative Series reissue.&lt;br /&gt;
*In August 2007 TakaraTomy yet again did a rerelease similar to the 2000 Convoy rerelease, this time as part of the &amp;quot;[[Transformers Encore]]&amp;quot; line. This version has a new rifle with a longer handle so Optimus can finally hold it straight.&lt;br /&gt;
*TakaraTomy released [http://seibertron.com/advertisement.php?id=8 &amp;quot;Convoy iPod Docking Bay with Speakers&amp;quot;] in September 2007. It is an iPod speaker/dock in the shape of a truck, featuring an all-white version of Convoy with a new head sculpt reminiscent of Masterpiece Convoy as the cab, and a trailer housing a pair of speakers and a docking point for an iPod.&lt;br /&gt;
*In March [[2008]], TakaraTomy released a G1-colored version of the iPod Convoy set.&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro released the &#039;&#039;25th Anniversary&#039;&#039; gift set edition detailed above in 2008, as part of the 2008 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; line, once again with [[For safety reasons|shortened smokestacks]].&lt;br /&gt;
*TakaraTomy released another reissue based on the &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; version as part of their &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]&#039;&#039; line in 2011, lacking the original Generation 1 trailer. Instead, the &#039;&#039;Chronicle&#039;&#039; version was available in a two-pack with &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime]] and a new trailer that could be used by both Optimuses, thanks to a retooled trailer hitch on the Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure.&lt;br /&gt;
*In 2012, Hasbro reissued Optimus Prime again for their Asian markets, this time mixing the 25th Anniversary version of the toy itself with the older &#039;&#039;Commemorative Series&#039;&#039; packaging.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;25thcomm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=44388 &amp;quot;Bad news RE: new Commemorative Prime&amp;quot;] at Cybertron.ca.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*In 2019, Optimus was rereleased once again, this time without his trailer and with his original long smokestacks (something he hasn&#039;t had in America since Generation 2), in Hasbro&#039;s Vintage G1 line of reissues exclusive to Walmart stores in US and Canada.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Powermaster Optimus Prime design history===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EarlyPMPrime1.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Overcompensating.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, being the grand toy rebirth of Optimus Prime post-movie, apparently received a lot of thought during the design process. Prime went through an inordinate number of design changes from concept to final with at least three very major revisions:&lt;br /&gt;
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*The earliest version, as shown in the first patent application for the toy, was to have the Prime cab be a triplechanger, turning from truck cab to jet or robot.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?DB=EPODOC&amp;amp;II=0&amp;amp;ND=3&amp;amp;adjacent=true&amp;amp;locale=en_EP&amp;amp;FT=D&amp;amp;date=19880604&amp;amp;CC=JP&amp;amp;NR=S63132686A&amp;amp;KC=A Patent #JP63-132686]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The nosecone of the jet and robot legs were released by the Powermaster lock in the same fashion as the legs in the final version. Optimus would have had winged arms in non-super [[robot mode]]. The super robot mode&#039;s head was also integrated into the trailer&#039;s hitch... and lacked a faceplate.&lt;br /&gt;
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*The second known version &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]&#039;&#039;, p22, p106&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; ditched the triplechanging gimmick on the cab and simplified things a good bit. This Powermaster Prime has several distinct characteristics only seen in the second design, such as the wider &amp;quot;block head&amp;quot; and two faux smokestacks on top of either shoulder as opposed to one. Also, in a rather odd twist, this design features a black head and fists for both super and regular modes rather than the traditional blue. It also had yellow eyes in either mode a la the original Optimus Prime.&lt;br /&gt;
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*The third version &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]&#039;&#039;, p106&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; would quite possibly have been the most gimmick loaded Transformer in the history of the line, simultaneously being a Powermaster, [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], and [[Triple Changer]]. The Headmaster also would have been a Triple Changer, turning into a sort of armored four-wheeled rover (Roller II?) and robot as well as a rather silly looking Optimus Prime head with four vertically aligned wheels jutting off the sides. It seems that when the extra Headmaster gimmick was scrapped, the super mode head remained separate rather than being reintegrated into the trailer hitch such as on the earliest design. Notably, the body of this design is extremely close to the final design.&lt;br /&gt;
*A fourth version is shown in the 1987-88 Transformers product catalog that has several minor differences from both Powermaster Prime and [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]], such as having God Ginrai&#039;s sliding fists but in red, a completely different trailer hitch assembly partially based on the third design, an offset Autobot symbol in base mode, extended feet also based on third design, far more detailed super mode outer leg panels, completely different front bumper, and the first instance of single faux shoulder smokestacks rather than two. It is still unknown as to why Powermaster Prime has completely different arms from God Ginrai or all earlier concept versions.&lt;br /&gt;
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Powermaster Prime&#039;s animation model as used in the commercials and as a character guide for the Marvel comics is a composite of the second and third designs. The body of the model is actually a straight tracing of the concept lineart for the third version (including its different rifles and twin faux shoulder stacks), with a slightly simplified drawing of the second version&#039;s head drawn on top.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Miscellaneous Primes===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Early Star Convoy Planning Stage.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.1|left|I am the prototype of the toy of the future!]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PMHeroTrace.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Stealing purses across the ages.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*The preproduction version of Action Master Optimus Prime (featured in catalogs and on his [[Power Plans]]) used a darker blue closer to the 1984 toy and had upper legs painted grey. Amusingly, the mold also originally had longer smokestacks that were presumably trimmed down for safety or breakage issues, which would become something of a running theme with Optimus Prime toys.&lt;br /&gt;
*The &#039;&#039;Return of Convoy&#039;&#039; pack-in catalogs show Star Convoy as originally having silver paint on his vehicle mode and robot thighs, mirroring the similarly-colored parts of the original Optimus Prime design. However, the Star Convoy released at retail instead used bare white plastic, possibly as a cost-saving measure (as &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; was rapidly losing popularity in Japan at the time). When Takara reissued the toy years later, it restored the originally-intended silver of the prototype.&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Return of Convoy&#039;&#039; catalogs reveal the planning process behind Star Convoy&#039;s evolution from gimmick-rich illustration to prototype before reaching final production.&lt;br /&gt;
*The pose used for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; [[#HeroOptimusPrime|Hero Optimus Prime]]&#039;s [[package art]] is rather blatantly swiped from [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Powermaster]] [[#PMOP|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s package art.&lt;br /&gt;
*On a similar note, &#039;&#039;[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]&#039;&#039; [[#Machine Wars|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s package art is merely edited from &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]]&#039;s card art, keeping it mostly intact save for the removal of shoulder kibble and the addition of a non-windowed chestplate.&lt;br /&gt;
*The Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy was featured in a [[:File:Optimus prime nokia 6820.JPG|print ad]] for [[Nokia]] {{w|Nokia 68xx series#Nokia 6820|6820}} phones in December 2004.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;nokia&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/20th-anniversary-optimus-prime-featured-in-nokia-a/4374/ &amp;quot;20th Anniversary Optimus Prime Featured in Nokia Ad&amp;quot;]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; He is posed bent over to look at the phone and scratching his head. Pleasantly, &#039;&#039;most&#039;&#039; of the pose pictured is perfectly possible with an un-[[Customizing|kitbash]]ed, un-Photoshopped version of the toy. (The real toy can&#039;t bend forward at the waist like that, alas.)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; [[#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]] was initially intended to be Deluxe-sized. An alleged list of the tentative &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; line-up&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;classicslineup&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/possible-transformers-classic-line-up-4336/ Rumor] about the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; lineup that turned out to be spot on aside from Voyager [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and Deluxe Optimus Prime.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; included a Deluxe-sized Optimus Prime without a trailer and a version &#039;&#039;with&#039;&#039; a trailer at the Voyager [[size class|price point]]; however, it appears the decision was eventually made to upscale Optimus to Voyager size instead.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;sage&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/cybertron-crosswise-redeco-and-transformers-classics-info-4683/ &amp;quot;Cybertron Crosswise Redeco and Transformers Classics Info&amp;quot;] (via [[Joe Kyde]]&#039;s proxy &amp;quot;SAGE2764&amp;quot;)&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Don Figueroa&#039;s [[control drawing]]s for the Deluxe version were leaked before the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; line was even released at retail.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;primecontrol&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Leaked &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Deluxe Optimus Prime control drawings: [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-design-sketch-4691/ Vehicle mode], [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-robot-mode-design-sketches-4692/ robot mode]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; A gray model [[prototype]] was later shown as part of an interview with [[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s staff in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 1|Transformers Generations 2009 vol. 1]]&#039;&#039;.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ttinterview&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/general-articles-25/translated-version-of-the-takara-tomy-transformers-henkei--classics-staff-interview-167073/ Translated TakaraTomy Henkei/Classics staff interview]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; It&#039;s unclear whether the trailer ever made it past the early planning stage before the size of the figure was changed.&lt;br /&gt;
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Since 1984, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039;]] has received the largest number of toys for any single &#039;&#039;[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]&#039;&#039; character, a testament to the character&#039;s enduring popularity and status as a hero to many fans.&lt;br /&gt;
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Due to the popularity of the character and the evergrowing [[Generation 1 continuity family]], this article had become far too large, causing internet browsers to struggle loading all of its contents, and—in the most extreme cases—crashing entirely. For the sake of a nice clean split, we have opted to move all of Optimus Prime&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; toys into a separate article which can be found &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys|here]]&#039;&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; Battle Convoy came Optimus Prime and all his subsequent incarnations.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Autobot Commander, 1984-1986)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser Blaster&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right fists, trailer/&amp;quot;Combat Deck&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Roller&amp;quot;, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump &lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the first year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline]], Optimus Prime transforms into a White Freightliner WFT-8664T cabover semi-trailer truck with an additional trailer unit. In robot mode, his fists are separate accessories that must plug into his wrists; the fists do not store securely anywhere in vehicle mode, but can fit easily in Prime&#039;s chest/drivers&#039; compartment. He is armed with a black laser rifle that, by design, he cannot hold straight. His articulation is relatively high for the era due to his transformation, and even has functioning knees, though their use is restricted by his lack of forward hip movement. His smokestacks can rotate, but are seemingly a form of [[for safety reasons|anti-breakage move]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Prime&#039;s [[trailer]] opens up into his [[Combat Deck (G1)#Toys|Combat Deck]], containing the scout drone, [[Roller (G1)#Toys|Roller]]. The interior of the Combat Deck features three raised holes that can accommodate Prime&#039;s laser rifle, fuel pump and nozzle accessories. The Combat Deck&#039;s central feature is a missile-armed repair drone pod mounted upon a boom lift arm, which can be extended through square holes in the trailer&#039;s roof and front end when it is closed. While the drone has spring-loaded missile launchers, the springs have been severely weakened in the Hasbro release. Situated in the base of the boom arm is a spring-loaded launcher that can launch Roller out of the Combat Deck and into action. Roller features a port that can accommodate either Prime&#039;s rifle or the fuel pump. The interior space of the trailer allows storage room for one standard [[Autobot Cars|Autobot Car]], which can also be shot forward by the launcher.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The toy started life as the Takara &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Battle Convoy&amp;quot; toy, a piloted mecha, thus the numerous spots across the toy&#039;s components with little seats for Diaclone pilots that Optimus did not come with.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy optimus prime variants and running changes.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|Most people would be happy with just &#039;&#039;one&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime, but noooooo...]]&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus was subject to several molding and color variations in his early days. The earliest release of the figure featured large rounded fists, a hefty rifle with a large rounded barrel, a thick fuel pump with a detailed nozzle, silver rockets, silver Roller, silver Combat Deck launcher, and metal plates in the floor of the Combat Deck (a holdover from the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; version of the toy, to which the magnetic feet of the pilots could cling). In short order, new-yet-almost-identical [[mold]]s were created, presumably to refresh the tooling as the original had already been heavily used for &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; and so a wider range of factories (going from only Japan to Japan, China, Macau, and more) could produce more units to meet demand quickly, a common practice at the time.  Prime&#039;s fists were resculpted to be smaller and more angular, the gun&#039;s silhouette was heavily revised, the fuel pump and nozzle were simplified, the rockets and launcher recast in black plastic, the Combat Deck&#039;s metal plates (and their clips) were removed, and the outer trailer detailing and door hinges were altered.  Roller and the Combat Deck&#039;s drone pod color was swapped to a light blue, though a third running change soon followed that saw them restored to their original darker blue. The revised mold would be used by subsequent reissues of the Optimus toy, though Roller stills fluctuates back and forth between grey and dark blue, depending on how [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] each reissue wants to be.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The Japanese 1985 release of the figure also underwent the accessory changes, but never featured a silver Roller. Instead, Takara&#039;s original release of Prime featured a &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039;-style Roller without the two rear pegs, and the differently-shaped launcher that accommodated him, before a running change switched over to the Hasbro version. It also had fully-functional missile launchers on the drone.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Finally, in some European countries, Prime sported red feet, as opposed to his traditional blue; this version of the figure is also known in some cases to feature a differently-painted forehead crest which leaves the three central indentations unpainted blue. For the mainland Europe [[Milton Bradley]] release, there were two [[variant]]s of Optimus Prime available: the first version, manufactured by Takara, sported blue feet like most other versions; the second version, manufactured by [[Joustra]]&#039;s parent company [[Ceji]], sported red feet instead.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;3mb&amp;quot; /&amp;gt; On top of that, the Italian release of &amp;quot;Commander&amp;quot; by [[GiG]] eventually featured a [http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vprime6.html later variant] that replaced the rubber tires and [[die-cast]] feet with plastic parts, similar to the US [[KB Toys]] variant of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Toys|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Having been removed from toy store shelves after 1985, Optimus Prime was made available as a mail-away toy in the &amp;quot;[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]&amp;quot; offer in the US in 1986 to coincide with the [[The Transformers: The Movie|&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; movie]] premiering that year. He cost $21.50 and 5 [[Robot Point]]s. He was also offered in &amp;quot;[[The Autobots Have a Special Mission for:]]&amp;quot; mail-away pamphlet, and came with a special &amp;quot;Movie Edition Certificate&amp;quot; and a round sticker that read &amp;quot; Movie . Edition . Transformer&amp;quot; with the Autobot symbol in the middle; this edition of the toy is considered &#039;&#039;particularly&#039;&#039; rare.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Over twenty-plus years, there have been a &#039;&#039;bajillion&#039;&#039; releases of this mold, some identical to the original toy, and some featuring significant variants with notably different paint jobs, color schemes, accessories and other pack-ins. We have striven to list all these variants on this page under their respective series; for a quick-reference list of all variants and releases [[#Notes|check here]]. The cab robot has also been used sparingly to represent different characters; outfitted with different trailers, it has become Generation 1 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Pepsi Convoy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 1 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1-toy OptimusPepsi.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Pepsibots, roll out!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Autobot Commander, 1985)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser blaster&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right fists, trailer/&amp;quot;Combat Deck&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Roller&amp;quot; (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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: A limited edition version of the Optimus Prime toy was sold as a mail-away exclusive by [[Pepsi|PepsiCo]] in North America in 1985. This version of the figure came with a small fold-out leaflet glued to the top-right of the packaging, which contained two Pepsi logo stickers for the buyer to attach to Prime, mid-way through the traditional silver-and-blue stripe on his trailer. [[Canada]] also got a version of this promotional figure, but with much larger stickers that were the full length and height of the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This promotion would go on to serve as the inspiration for the Japanese character of [[Pepsi Convoy]], who would in turn be released by Hasbro as a new &amp;quot;[[#PepsiPrime2007|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]&amp;quot; in 2007.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Convoy megatron vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Megatron, what are we doing in the same box?!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy vs. Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 1985)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;VSX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser blaster&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right fists, trailer/&amp;quot;Combat Deck&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Roller&amp;quot;, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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: This Japanese-[[exclusive]] release of Optimus Prime came with the Japanese release of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Megatron]]. There are no differences between this release of Convoy and the individually-released toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Goodbye convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1|He&#039;s not leaving! He&#039;s right behind you!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Good Bye Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 1986)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser blaster&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right fists, trailer/&amp;quot;Combat Deck&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Roller&amp;quot; (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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: Commemorating the death of Optimus Prime in &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;, this set contains a special version of the original Optimus Prime figure with show-inspired translucent blue windows.&lt;br /&gt;
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: It was packaged with [[Mirage (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ligier]] and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Alert]], in an apparent homage to the similar &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Powered Convoy DX&amp;quot; giftset that packaged the &amp;quot;Powered Convoy&amp;quot; version of the Optimus mold with figures using the molds of Ligier and Alert.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Ultramagnusg1toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Honkimus Prime.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Ultra Magnus&#039;&#039;&#039; (City Commander, 1986)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-69&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left &amp;amp; right small robot fists, left &amp;amp; right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|Ultra Magnus&#039; inner white Optimus Prime redeco was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Optimus Prime in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039; issue &amp;quot;[[The War Never Ends]]&amp;quot;.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Powered Convoy&amp;quot; figure, itself a redeco and slight retool of &amp;quot;Battle Convoy&amp;quot;, the toy that became the original Optimus Prime figure, sporting a new trailer. One of the last few &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; toys to be released in the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline, Magnus was recolored from the original toy&#039;s dark blue, red and black color scheme into a more patriotic red, white and blue, though his chestplate, which was rendered white in his package art followed a more the blue color scheme of his shoulders. He transforms into a Freightliner COE, towing a car-carrier trailer capable of transporting up to four normal-sized Autobot cars. As with Optimus Prime, his cab transforms into a small robot, which can then combine with the trailer to form a &amp;quot;super robot&amp;quot;, although all original Generation 1 fiction prior to the 21st century ignored this and simply rendered the super robot as Magnus&#039;s default robot form. To facilitate this combination, Magnus sports a slightly longer front axle than Prime, thereby creating tabs on either side of the cab that slide into grooves in the trailer to help lock the small robot into place. He is armed with a rifle sporting two handles that allow either of his [[robot mode]]s to hold it, and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers, whose spring-loaded firing mechanism was removed for the Hasbro release of the figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; Powered Convoy figure had several additional features and modes which were mostly excised or left unmentioned for the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; release of Ultra Magnus. Principally, Powered Convoy came packaged with &amp;quot;Powered Buggy&amp;quot;, who was left out of Magnus&#039;s release (see [[#Notes|notes below]] for further details). Omitted from Magnus&#039;s instructions is the ability of his chestplate and super robot head to combine to form a small vehicle; the Powered Convoy version of the figure included small rolling wheels on the underside of the chestplate which were removed for Ultra Magnus. Additionally, three additional modes were included in the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; instructions that Hasbro left out: a &amp;quot;preparation base&amp;quot; mode and an &amp;quot;Autobot base&amp;quot; mode were excluded entirely, while the third, a &amp;quot;catapult launcher&amp;quot; mode originally intended and proportioned to accommodate the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; Jet Robo figure that became [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], was shown only on the front of his packaging, interacting with [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]. The Japanese release of Ultra Magnus—released as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Toys 2|Scramble City]]&#039;&#039; sub-line—&#039;&#039;did&#039;&#039; include instructions for the preparation base and catapult launcher modes, but replaced the original Autobot base mode with a new configuration.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The original Ultra Magnus figure has been reissued and redecoed several times down the years, and this article strives to list each edition of the figure under its own heading. The first alteration to Magnus, however, was a [[variant|running change]] made while he was still on shelves: Originally, his tires were made of [[rubber tires|rubber]] and he sported paint on both his small and large robot heads, but this version was soon replaced with one featuring plastic tires and no paint on either head. In addition, the clear yellow plastic that formed his windows was removed from the cab, leaving just holes instead; and his thighs and fuel tanks were left white, as opposed to the vacuum metalized chrome ones of the original release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The small robot component, as well as being part of Optimus Prime, was also released with a different trailer as [[Pepsi Convoy]]. &lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:PowermasterOptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My Japanese release has a lot more bling. And shorter stacks.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Powermaster, 1988)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 [[laser rifle]]s, 2 twin [[particle beam cannon]]s, super robot head&lt;br /&gt;
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: Sold in the fifth year of the Hasbro US &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line (fourth in European markets), Powermaster Optimus Prime was the first new toy of the Autobot leader since the original toy&#039;s release in 1984. He is an all-new design, featuring the [[Powermaster]] gimmick: His partner figure, [[Hi-Q#Toys|Hi-Q]], must be transformed into an engine and attached to Prime&#039;s vehicle mode in order to enable the transformation into robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Like the original figure, Powermaster Prime is composed of two major components: his truck cab, which transforms into Prime himself, and his trailer, which is essentially a heavily-armed version of the original. The trailer has a fold-down ramp to allow the storage of a smaller Transformer, or perhaps spare accessories. The trailer transforms into a battle station armed with two long black rifles and two grey double-barreled cannons (featuring seating for Powermaster engine figures), all of which Optimus Prime can also wield in his fists.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from the Powermaster feature itself, the main [[gimmick]] of the toy is the ability of the truck cab to combine with the trailer to form the larger &amp;quot;Super Optimus Prime&amp;quot; figure. This is essentially accomplished by standing the trailer up, folding the cab in half and inserting it into the empty cavity in the trailer&#039;s torso, forming an imposing—if almost entirely unposeable—robot form armed with all four weapons. The head of this super robot form is a separate piece which can be stored in the rear of Prime&#039;s trailer when not in use. While Hi-Q was always shown plugged into Prime&#039;s chest in artwork of this mode (as seen in the picture here), this was actually entirely unnecessary as transforming into Super Optimus Prime didn&#039;t require the standard Prime toy&#039;s legs to be unlocked.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Japanese release of Powermaster Optimus Prime actually represented a new character named [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], and featured several retools: the cab featured die-cast metal, shortened smokestacks, vacuum-metalized plastic and clear blue windows, while the trailer was given retractable super robot fists. This Japanese version was eventually issued by Hasbro in 2003 as part of the [[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] collection ([[#Commemorative Series|see below]]).&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was later redecoed into the Japanese-exclusive Super Convoy.&lt;br /&gt;
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:There were several different prototypes made for this toy. [[#Powermaster Optimus Prime design history|See a list here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optmiusprime.htm More information on Powermaster Optimus Prime on TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ActionMasterPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Eastbound and Down.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Action Master, 1990)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; trailer, 2 laser guns, 4 blaster cannons, 2 Energon exhaust stacks, [[photon bazooka]]&lt;br /&gt;
:The largest [[Action Master]] set, this incarnation of Optimus Prime is a non-transforming action figure which comes with the &amp;quot;[[Armored Convoy#Toys|Armored Convoy]]&amp;quot;, a large, heavily armed tractor trailer. The cab of the truck transforms into a small jet that can seat one Action Master figure, while the trailer itself converts into a larger battle station with turrets that several Action Masters can man. The sculpt of the Prime figure itself is closely based on his [[character model]], albeit with a coloration that seems to have been based at least partially on the small robot form of his Powermaster body. Unlike the one seen in the commercial, the final product loses paint operations of Prime&#039;s upper legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Action Master Optimus Prime figure was later redecoed with a more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] color scheme and included in the Japanese-exclusive &amp;quot;New Year&amp;quot; reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in 2002. The Armored Convoy was later redecoed as the &#039;&#039;[[Microman]]: [[Microman#Micro Millennium (1998-2000)|LED Powers]]&#039;&#039; toy [[Microman#MicroTrailer|Micro Trailer]] – sans Optimus Prime, natch – which also received two separate [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] toys as the [[Microman#DarkTrailer|Dark Trailer]] and [[Microman#FlameTrailer|Flame Trailer]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Action Master Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Euro classics optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Original Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Original Autobot Leader, 1990)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
:This straight reissue of the original Optimus Prime figure was released in Hasbro&#039;s European markets in the early 1990s, at the same time as many other Generation 1 figures were being re-released as &amp;quot;[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]&amp;quot;. Oddly, although he shares their golden packaging, Prime is not actually &#039;&#039;identified&#039;&#039; as a &amp;quot;Classics&amp;quot; figure anywhere on his box, but is generally considered to be part of the sub-line for simplicity&#039;s sake.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (reissue, 2000)[[File:2000 japanese prime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
:The first in what would be a deluge of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure in the 21st century, this Japanese release sported a golden sticker on his packaging announcing the celebration of the Transformers&#039; 15th anniversary in the country. This version of the mold was retooled to have the same longer front axle introduced on Ultra Magnus. It also featured slightly modified fists to help hold the gun better.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Simultaneously, this figure was available as a black convention-exclusive redeco, and a golden-chromed &amp;quot;[[Lucky Draw figure]]&amp;quot; (see below).&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Jafcon convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not the first [[Black Lio Convoy|black Convoy]], but the first that wasn&#039;t a clone.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Black Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2000)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (black), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pum&lt;br /&gt;
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this [[black repaint|black redeco]] of the original Prime was available exclusively at the Japanese convention JAFCON. &#039;&#039;Everything&#039;&#039; about it is black, including all of the Combat Deck and Roller.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/JAFConvoy/jafconvoy.htm More information on JAFCON Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy convoy gold version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime&#039;s a gold digger/way over Cybertron.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Gold Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2000)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (gold), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this &amp;quot;[[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]]&amp;quot; redeco of the original Prime replaced all of the figure&#039;s silver chromed parts and stickers with golden ones, and even included a blinged-out Roller. The figure is extremely rare; apparently only 25 are known to exist.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Nucleon quest convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Epic Black repaints are the right of all toy collecting beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Super Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-307X&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 laser rifles, 2 twin particle beam cannons, super robot head&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:This redeco of the Ginrai tooling of the Powermaster Optimus Prime figure (released concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the Ginrai figure) was a Toys &#039;&#039;R&#039;&#039; Us Japan [[exclusive]] black repaint, made to represent the original Optimus Prime equipped for a special mission. All of his red and blue plastics were changed to black, his clear blue windows were now tinted red, making his overall colour scheme very reminiscent of the now-familiar &#039;[[Black Convoy (disambiguation)|Black Convoy]]&#039; color schemes.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/NucleonQuestConvoy/nqconvoy.htm More information on Super Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Tokubetsu Shiyō)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;[[File:New year convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, Action Master Optimus Prime figure, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Matrix of Leadership]], chain, Autobot sticker sheet, mouse pad&lt;br /&gt;
:Labeled &amp;quot;2002 New Year Special&amp;quot;, this Japanese-exclusive &amp;quot;Special Specification&amp;quot; (特別仕様 &#039;&#039;Tokubetsu Shiyō&#039;&#039;) of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure featured tinted blue windows, like those sported by the &amp;quot;Goodbye Convoy&amp;quot; edition of the toy, as well as show-accurate blue eyes. Prime came with all his original accessories, including &#039;&#039;both&#039;&#039; versions of his rifle, as well as a new die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership accessory, which can be tabbed into his chest. Additionally, the set included a show-accurate redeco of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure, a sheet of Autobot [[insignia]] stickers of varying sizes, and a mouse pad decorated with the Autobot symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Matrix accessory was later recolored in gold chrome for inclusion with the 2005 [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron reissue toy]], and in green chrome as the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Creation Matrix]] for the [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive [[Galvatron II#Toys|Galvatron II]] toy. It returned to its original silver coloration when it was included, sans chain, in the 2010 &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers: Reveal the Shield]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Battle in Space&amp;quot; 2-pack.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/NewYearsConvoy/nyconvoy.htm More information on New Year Special Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy BAPE convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Trukk not munky|TRUKK...&#039;&#039;AND&#039;&#039; MUNKY?]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.&#039;&#039;&#039; (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump &lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in July 2011, concurrently with a range of exclusive Transformers t-shirts, &amp;quot;Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.&amp;quot; (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver.) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new green color scheme, along with a tan trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer&#039;s Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese Optimus Prime packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://bape.com/transformer Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. on BAPE.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyBlack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime at his audition for &#039;&#039;The Artist&#039;&#039;.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Or &amp;quot;Ver. Black Camo,&amp;quot; in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations 2012]]&#039;&#039;.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump &lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in April 2012, &amp;quot;Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK&amp;quot; (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver. BLACK) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new grey color scheme, along with a grey trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer&#039;s Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyRed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Three times faster than the original BAPE version.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Japanese listing on the BAPE website. The accompanying English text reads &amp;quot;01 CONVOY BAPE VERSION RED CAMO&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump &lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in March 2013, &amp;quot;Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO&amp;quot; (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® VERSION RED CAMO) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new red color scheme, along with a red trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer&#039;s Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.bape.com/transformers_3 Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO on BAPE.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|TVKunCommanderConvoyBoxFigure}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Commander-Convoy-Box-Gold-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the people who wanted this for the S.T.A.R.S. kit, I have bad news for you.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2019&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the &amp;quot;Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy Box Crowdfunding Project&amp;quot; kickstarted by TakaraTomy and &#039;&#039;[[TV-Kun]]&#039;&#039;, this Convoy is a gold-chrome-and-redeco of the &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime figure, featuring a more balanced deco compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Gold Convoy Trophy|Gold Convoy Trophy]] (at least until [https://twitter.com/Televi_Kun/status/1152244044598132742 the second prototype reveals that the entire body is chromed]). Despite being etched on a trophy stand, Convoy is able to transform into truck mode, albeit facing upwards.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In addition, the set also comes with a replica of the [[S.T.A.R.S.]] supply kit, a S.T.A.R.S. badge, a Transformers Fan Club card, a poster, and a Transformers Mook.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Crowdfunding began on [[July 1]]fst until [[August 31]]st, with a total of 2000 backers needed. Unfortunately, it only reached 840 backers with a total of 16,650,000 yen out of 33,600,000 yen needed.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transform Jr&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|1985Jnr}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Convoy Junior toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime&#039;s kid brother.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (1985)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer &lt;br /&gt;
:As one of the first &#039;&#039;[[Transform Jr]]&#039;&#039; toys, this version of Optimus Prime was released under the early name for the series, &#039;&#039;Transform Gōkin&#039;&#039;. As a smaller, simplified version of the original Generation 1 Prime figure intended as a low-cost alternative for younger children, Prime features a similar transformation, with a removable head in addition to fists, but lacks rubber tires and translucent windows. As with most other &#039;&#039;Transform Jr&#039;&#039; figures, he lacked any of his major accessories, coming only with his rifle and a cardboard replacement for his trailer that had to be assembled by the buyer.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|HeroSet}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformjr hero set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The true Heroes of Cybertron]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;3 Heroes Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (multipack, 1987)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;Transform Jr&#039;&#039; version of Prime was re-released a few years later in a &amp;quot;Hero&amp;quot; set alongside the &#039;&#039;Jr&#039;&#039; versions of [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;5 Years of Leaders Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (multipack, 1989)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 fists (left and right), head, Laser Blaster, cardboard trailer&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Prime was again re-released several years later in a lucky Draw &amp;quot;5 Years of Leaders&amp;quot; set alongside the &#039;&#039;Jr&#039;&#039; versions of Rodimus Convoy, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]], God Ginrai, and Star Saber.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Return of Convoy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|StarConvoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:StarConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]] &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Star Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cybertron, 1991)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-372&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Laser rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1991 (Return of Convoy)|Return of Convoy]]&#039;&#039; part of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original Takara &#039;&#039;Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline]], and the final new-design Optimus Prime toy from the original Generation 1 era, the Japanese-exclusive Star Convoy was a significant departure from previous versions. This incarnation of Prime transforms into an extended-hood cab truck of made-up model pulling an implausibly large trailer, incorporating the motorized &amp;quot;Microcarrier&amp;quot;. [[Motorized movement|Powered by four AA batteries]], the Microcarrier drives Star Convoy either forward or backward, spinning a radar dish mounted on the rear of his trailer as he rolls along. Prime&#039;s teammate in the [[Battlestars]], [[Grandus (G1)|Grandus]], can link up to the rear of Star Convoy&#039;s vehicle mode and be pulled along behind him; [[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] can then land atop Grandus, forming a giant vehicle. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Unlike previous Optimus Prime toys, the cab section does not separate from the trailer for transformation, instead forming the arms of his imposing 12-inch tall robot mode. He lacks any sort of leg articulation in this mode, but the Microcarrier comes into play again, allowing Prime to roll either forward or backward into action.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Additionally, Star Convoy transforms into a large battle station that interacts with the [[Micromaster]]s that made up the vast majority of the &#039;&#039;Transformer&#039;&#039; toyline at the time. His chest contains a peg that allows Micromaster figures to stand inside it in either robot or base modes, and he comes with a unique Micromaster version of [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Hot Rod]] not available on its own. He features storage space in his legs for two spring-loaded figure-launching [[Micro Trailer]]s, and comes with one of his own, decorated in a unique black and orange color scheme. In this mode, two ramps are connected to the Microcarrier; when the carrier&#039;s treads are set rolling, they do not move the base, but instead act as conveyor belts that carry Micromaster figures down the ramps. The Microcarrier also spins a gun turret mounted between the conveyors, on which Micromaster figures can stand. Finally, a special connector packaged with Star Convoy allows the Microcarrier to be connected up to Grandus&#039;s base mode, powering his moving elevator.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on Star Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|StarConvoyReissue}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:StarConvoy reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Star Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cybertron, 2005)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-372&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Laser rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps&lt;br /&gt;
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:Star Convoy was reissued by Takara in 2005, with some notable alterations to his deco: his white plastic was replaced with metallic silver, and the yellow star on his chest was chromed golden. Star Convoy himself retained some of his original decals, but most notably his &amp;quot;simulated head lights&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;wind shield panels&amp;quot; were tampographed on him; similarly, [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#StarConvoyReissue|Hot Rod]]&#039;s stickers were all replaced with tampograph deco. Additionally, where the original toy had been packaged in robot mode in a tall box decorated with the standard Japanese package art of the time, the reissue was packaged in vehicle mode, in a long, wide box more reminiscent of the original Generation 1 toys.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The stickers for this reissue have been found to deteriorate over time, with the silver portions showing a prominent fading effect. This was even present in a [[MISB|sealed]] copy.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/encore-star-convoy-stickers.1236170/ Encore Star Convoy sticker issue]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on reissue Star Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I AM OPTIMUS PRIME.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader, [[1992]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser blaster&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right fists, light &amp;amp; sound module, 2 rocket launchers, 4 rockets, &amp;quot;Roller&amp;quot; scout car, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, trailer, 4 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the very first assortment of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, this Optimus Prime  is a [[redeco]] of the original figure release with some notable new additions to catch him up to the radical 1990s. While his cab robot retained his original red and dark blue color scheme, his trailer was recast in black, with the original blue and silver striped sticker replaced with a red and silver one displaying Optimus&#039;s name. On the first release of the trailer, the internal components and Roller matched the blue of the cab robot. Later, the internal components and Roller were changed to a lighter blue. Another &#039;&#039;second&#039;&#039; running change followed, making the dark blue of the cab robot match this lighter shade. A bright yellow &amp;quot;Autobot&amp;quot; [[tampograph]] was also added to the back of his right leg, present in all versions of the toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime comes with all his original accessories and play features... yes, even the [[for safety reasons|severely-weakened]] missile launchers on the Combat Deck, the only recycled toy in &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; to retain the old launching mechanisms. But Optimus also sas two major new play features. To increase his arsenal, Optimus is now armed with a pair of large, black handheld missile launchers that fire red missiles. These launchers were retooled from the 1992 &#039;&#039;[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039; figure [http://www.yojoe.com/action/92/barricade.shtml Barricade].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Second, he comes with an electronic &amp;quot;sound and lights module&amp;quot; that can either plug into the front of the trailer (where it resembles a trailer refrigeration unit), or hook onto Optimus&#039;s back in [[robot mode]] via a new slot retooled into the cab robot. Unfortunately, the soundbox is heavy enough that doing so can often overpower Prime&#039;s hip joints, causing him to topple backward. The soundbox features a large, [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metalized]] Autobot symbol on its front, and three grey buttons which trigger two flashing red LEDs on either side of the module, and [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/c/c6/G2OptimusNoises.ogg a trio of sound effects]: a truck engine noise, a laser gun sound effect, and a very loud &amp;quot;I am Optimus Prime!&amp;quot;. The module also features ports on either side into which the missile launchers can peg. How the sound module handles batteries is an oddity among Transformers before or since: as Optimus came out during a transitional period where button cell batteries were still fairly expensive, the module uses AA batteries by default, but was originally packed with a small bracket for included LR44 batteries that overrides the AA compartment completely to support the &amp;quot;Try Me!&amp;quot; feature in the box. The original intent is to discard the bracket once the LR44s run out and switch to several AA batteries, but if one were to keep it, the electronics can work equally well solely off far fewer button cell batteries.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 2 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|HeroOptimusPrime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:CombatheroPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|BE A HEEEERO]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Hero, 1994)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara name&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TRF-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Rifle, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Released in the second year of &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;, [[Hero (G2)|Hero]] Optimus Prime was the first new-mold Optimus Prime toy created for the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; line. He transforms into a long-nose truck and trailer of unknown, potentially made-up model. The trailer has a permanently-attached massive rocket launcher powered by an air bellows: slide one of his rockets over the barrel, then slam down on the bellows to launch the rocket. The launcher also features a [[5 mm post]] to attach a smaller rifle. The rockets and bellows all clip neatly onto the trailer as well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: In robot mode, the launcher remains permanently affixed to Optimus&#039;s right arm, and retains its functionality. The air bellows and rockets mount on his back. This was also one of the first &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toys to feature expanded [[articulation]] in robot mode, though they hadn&#039;t really perfected the formula so soon and he ends up fairly back-heavy and heel-strut-needing.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A similar air-launching system with identical missiles was used by the simultaneously-released [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Hero|Hero Megatron]], and by Laser Optimus Prime the following year (see below).&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to create [[Sureshot (G2)#Toys|Sureshot]] and the [[KB Toys]]-exclusive [[Destructicon (RID)|Destructicon]] [[Scourge (RID)#Destructicon|Scourge]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Hero Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|LaserOptimusPrime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2toy laser optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|What was that about shoulder-speakers, Jazz?]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Laser Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader, [[1995]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara name&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;Battle Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TRF-13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser cannon&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[Laser Rod (weapon)|saber weapon]]&amp;quot;, missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Released in the final year of &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;, Laser Optimus Prime (released in Europe under the name &amp;quot;Laser Rod Optimus Prime&amp;quot;) transforms into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX, pulling a grey and black fuel tank trailer. The sides of the trailer are decorated with a sticker depicting Prime using a flamethrower to burn down a banner with the words &amp;quot;Optimus Prime Octane&amp;quot; on it. The truck is armed with a disc launcher on the roof of its trailer, which launches five blue discs bearing the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Autobot insignia as a knob is turned. Like the other &amp;quot;[[Laser Rod|Laser]]&amp;quot; toys released this year, Prime features electronics powered by two button-cell batteries; in truck mode, pressing the button on the cab&#039;s roof causes his headlight to light up with yellow LEDs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: In the grand Optimus tradition, the cab of Laser Optimus Prime disconnects to become the highly poseable robot mode of Prime himself. Like Powermaster Prime and Hero Prime, the toy features the iconic windshield pecs and grill abs, despite not actually being formed from the actual truck components they emulate. In robot mode, pressing the button on Prime&#039;s cab (now on his back) activates a red LED in his right fist which illuminates his clear-plastic sword (which stores beneath his legs in truck mode).&lt;br /&gt;
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: Prime&#039;s trailer unfolds via a spring-loaded transformation mechanism in a battle station that is positively &#039;&#039;bristling&#039;&#039; with varied weaponry. In addition to the disc launcher, it is armed with a &amp;quot;ripple-fire&amp;quot; missile launcher that fires five missiles, an air-powered rocket launcher like the one previously seen on Hero Optimus Prime, and a small laser cannon that mounts on the base&#039;s main tower. Both the missile launcher and laser cannon can disconnect and be held by Prime; his LED-fist will illuminate the laser cannon like it does his sword. Additional missiles and a second rocket are stored in grooves inside the sides of the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was redecoed by Takara in 2000 as &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Car Robots]]&#039;&#039; [[Scourge (RID)#Toys|Black Convoy]], and later by Hasbro as Black Convoy&#039;s [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; franchise]] counterpart Scourge. It was also used to make the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#G-2|Laser Ultra Magnus]]. It was planned to be used to make &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[Toxitron (Universe)#Toys|Toxitron]], but that was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In addition to being possibly the most popular &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; figure, Laser Optimus Prime was, prior to 2003, a regular contender for most popular &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toy &#039;&#039;ever&#039;&#039;, back in the days of the annual [[alt.toys.transformers]] fan awards; the toy won twice, and actually lost once to his redeco, Scourge.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Laser Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|GobotOptimusPrime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2-toy OptimusPrime GoBot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sweet ride, Prime. (&#039;&#039;Hasbro release&#039;&#039;)]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Go-Bot, 1995)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Gun&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the second wave of [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s, this Optimus is a redeco of [[Firecracker#Toys|Firecracker]], transforming into a &#039;&#039;[[Hot Wheels]]&#039;&#039;-sized 1:64-scale Lamborghini Diablo. Like most Go-Bots, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly, and is broadly compatible with &#039;&#039;Hot Wheels&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;Matchbox&#039;&#039; style tracks and playsets.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The plastic colors are a &amp;quot;solid&amp;quot; version of Firecracker&#039;s color layout, substituting opaque red for transparent red plastic, but also adding blue paint to his helmet for that little extra touch of Optimus. (All of the toys from the first wave that had transparent plastics were released in this wave with opaques instead; [[Blowout#Toys|Blowout]] and Firecracker became new versions of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Megatron]] and Optimus Prime respectively, while [[Gearhead#Toys|Gearhead]] and [[Motormouth#Toys|Motormouth]] stayed themselves.)&lt;br /&gt;
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: In Europe, this deco was sold as Firecracker himself rather than Optimus Prime (at least in the French/Dutch/German packaging variant).&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[File:G2-toy OptimusPrime GoBotTakara.jpg|upright=1|left|thumb|(&#039;&#039;Takara release&#039;&#039;)]]&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara &#039;&#039;G-2&#039;&#039; line, but it was a... weird release. His hood was tampographed with a stylized &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; with the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; logo set within the top bar, the same deco that appears on Go-Bots [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Soundwave]], as well as the Japanese release of Go-Bots [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Megatron]]. On top of that, his yellow plastics are now the same bright fluorescent yellow as found on Soundwave, thanks to the [[gang-molding]] process used to make this batch. He keeps the blue helmet though. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual &#039;&#039;G-2&#039;&#039; style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; packaging, but a &amp;quot;generic&amp;quot; cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It&#039;s unclear why these toys were released this way; it&#039;s possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments; these toys do not appear on the normal &#039;&#039;G-2&#039;&#039; catalogs either. Even more oddly, the Optimus shown on the cross-sell is actually a [[Sideswipe (G1)#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]] with the car panels hand-painted red, and lacks the &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; on the hood... and yes, he&#039;s labeled &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; in Japanese as well, making this the first instance of the character &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; being named &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot; in Japan. &lt;br /&gt;
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: The sculpt was later redecoed again for the third wave of Go-Bots to become [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]], and later still into the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] [[Spychanger]] [[R.E.V.]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrimeGobot/optimusprime.htm More information on Go-Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{G2FirecrackerMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|HeroRecolorOptimusPrime}}{{anchor|g2combatheroprime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:CombatHeroPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Hero, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;1995&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Gun, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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: This Optimus Prime was to be a redeco of Hero Optimus Prime (above) in dark blue and red. Packaged samples of this toy were produced, but it was ultimately never released. The packaged samples feature a &amp;quot;traditional&amp;quot; color scheme for the head, with a silver [[mouthplate]]; the prototype depicted in the official catalog image seen on the right sports an unusual &#039;&#039;red&#039;&#039; mouthplate, which inspired several later toys.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Since much of the advertising for the ultimately-unreleased redeco used an older, outdated name for the &amp;quot;Heroes&amp;quot; assortment, &amp;quot;Combat Heroes&amp;quot;, Optimus and an equally unreleased redeco of &amp;quot;Hero&amp;quot; Megatron are commonly referred to by fans as &amp;quot;Combat Heroes&amp;quot; compared to the original &amp;quot;Heroes&amp;quot; releases, although all evidence suggests that Hasbro had never actually intended such a distinction, instead treating them as mere color [[variant]]s. Though the packaging is mostly unchanged (including a reuse of the existing packaging art depicting the original release&#039;s color scheme), one of the few minor alterations sees the addition of the name &amp;quot;Hero&amp;quot; (rather than &amp;quot;Combat Hero&amp;quot;) to Optimus Prime&#039;s name above the (otherwise unchanged) UPC barcode.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A finished sample of the Hero Optimus Prime redeco was among the rare toys auctioned off for charity at [[BotCon 1996]], along with several other unreleased &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; items.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Generation2/HeroOptimusPrimeProtoMOSC.html &amp;quot;Combat Hero&amp;quot; Optimus Prime in packaging at Super Toy Archive]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/generation+2/blue+optimus+prime/3654 &amp;quot;Combat Hero&amp;quot; Optimus Prime in packaging at Transformers @ The Moon]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/g2/combat-hero-optimus-prime/3429/1/ &amp;quot;Combat Hero&amp;quot; Optimus Prime in and out of packaging at Seibertron]&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;General Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Auto Roller, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;1995&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Four missiles&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Un autorollers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;quot;General&amp;quot; Optimus Prime would have been a redeco of the Decepticon [[Auto Roller (G2)|Auto Roller]] [[Dirtbag#Toys|Dirtbag]], transforming into an &amp;quot;earth mover&amp;quot; mining dumper/haul truck in green camo, ironically bearing a closer resemblance to [[Hound (G1)/toys|Hound]]&#039;s color scheme than the also-unreleased [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generation 2|&amp;quot;Sgt. Hound&amp;quot;]] Auto Roller.&lt;br /&gt;
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: the mold has an [[autotransformation|auto-transforming]] [[gimmick]] activated by rolling his rear wheels; roll forward to go to [[robot mode]], and back to dump truck. A switch on his back end separates the gears of the gimmick, allowing him to roll freely in either mode. In robot mode, he has a twin spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm, and a clamping &amp;quot;stun gun&amp;quot; claw on the left. In vehicle mode, his missiles can peg onto the front end of the dump-bed for storage.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to make [[Autostinger#Toys|Autostinger]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:LaserPrime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Battle Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (reissue, [[2006]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TRF-13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser cannon&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;saber weapon&amp;quot;, missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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: This reissue of the original &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Laser Optimus Prime figure was made using the modified version of the mold created for &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Scourge, lacking the sculpted &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Autobot insignias on the disks featured on the original. It sports a modified deco, with the flat grey plastic on both the trailer and Prime&#039;s chest now replaced with silver chrome; additionally, new Autobot symbol tampographs were added to the doors of Prime&#039;s cab mode and the front end of his trailer, and a pair of new chest-window stickers featuring an illustration of the Matrix of Leadership replaced the original decals.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This version of the mold was used to create the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#G-2|Laser Ultra Magnus]], and somewhat more perplexingly, was briefly [[repurposing|repurposed]] by the [[Master of the Game|second]] &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars Reborn]]&#039;&#039; text story as a temporary body for [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity#Beast Wars Reborn|Optimus Primal]]!&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Note|Very early in the life of the &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; toyline (before the debut of the &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; cartoon), Hasbro treated the series as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and so Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Primal vs Megatron!&#039;&#039;&#039; (Basic versus two-pack, 1996)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-6&#039;&#039;&#039;[[File:BWtoy-Primalbat.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I&#039;m Batman, and I can breathe in space.]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 swords&lt;br /&gt;
:The first &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimus Primal]] is a Basic size class blue bat which could autotransform into a robot by pulling the tail. Two swords were removable from under its wings for use as weaponry in [[robot mode]]. It was packaged along with an alligator version of Megatron and a &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; mini-comic. &lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was released during the short-lived period when Hasbro was treating the Beast Wars as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make the less ambiguous [[#AmazonConvobat|Optimus Prime-recolored Convobat]], the separate individual [[Convobat#Toys|Convobat]], [[Onyx Primal#Toys|Onyx Primal]] as well as inspire the comic character [[Nyx]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimalBat/optimusprimal.htm More information on Optimus Primal at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Optimusprimaltoyultraape.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Well, that&#039;s just Prime.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Primal&#039;&#039;&#039; (Ultra, 1996/1997/1998)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 &amp;quot;spinal swords&amp;quot;, 4 &amp;quot;mega-blast missiles&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;mace whip&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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: The second Optimus Primal toy was an ape in the Ultra size class. Though the transformation from primate to humanoid was a relatively simplistic one, the toy compensated with more than a fair share of weaponry and action features. A compartment on his right forearm opened to reveal a skull-shaped &amp;quot;mace whip&amp;quot; he could hold in his fist. His left forearm could open into a double-barreled &amp;quot;mega-blast missile&amp;quot; launcher. On his back were two more spring-loaded &amp;quot;mega-blast missile cannons&amp;quot;/launchers which auto-flipped over each shoulder. By pulling a lever in the center of his back, both arms would either spin at the bicep or bend in and out at the elbow, depending on the placement of notch-buttons located on either bicep. This gimmick was shown to be an effort to simulate a gorilla beating its chest while Optimus was in [[beast mode]], but could also be used in robot mode, making him swing his weapons wildly before himself. And finally, like many first-year &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; toys, a battle mask/&amp;quot;[[mutant head]]&amp;quot; could be deployed over his robot head.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Takara released the toy as part of their &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; line in July of 1997, nearly identical to the Hasbro version. The missiles for the Takara version are thinner and simpler than the original Hasbro version, and would be used in all subsequent releases of the mold.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Just like Optimus Primal&#039;s basic bat toy, this figure was released during the short-lived period when the Beast Wars was still considered to be an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was [[redeco]]ed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Primal and [[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Beast Wars Telemocha Series]] DX Convoy, and [[retool]]ed into &#039;&#039;Beast Wars Reborn&#039;&#039;/&#039;&#039;Beast Wars Tenth Anniversary&#039;&#039; versus pack Optimus Primal. Takara also created multiple special variants, including all-gold (from &#039;&#039;[[TV Magazine]]&#039;&#039;, only ten awarded), red and gray (&#039;&#039;TV Magazine&#039;&#039; again, but only &#039;&#039;one&#039;&#039; awarded), and blue-fur (a &#039;&#039;[[Comic Bom Bom]]&#039;&#039; design-contest prize, only five awarded).&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimal/optimusprimal.htm More information on ape Optimus Primal at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BW-toy OptimusPrimalCDROM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Freedom is the right of all superstitious, cowardly lots. Wait, no, that&#039;s not right...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Amazon Showdown Special Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (1997)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;VS-S1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 swords&lt;br /&gt;
: Available only in a special CD-ROM two-pack with a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#VSS1|purple redeco of &amp;quot;Megaligator&amp;quot;]], this redeco of &amp;quot;Convobat&amp;quot; takes his colors from [[#HeroOptimusPrime|the first &#039;&#039;G-2&#039;&#039; Convoy toy released in Japan]] and retains his previous gimmickry. His back features a silver Maximal [[Insignia|faction symbol]] plus &amp;quot;C-ROM&amp;quot;, as in &amp;quot;Cybertron&amp;quot;, get it? Huh? And Megatron has the &amp;quot;D-ROM&amp;quot;? See what they did there?&lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy&#039;s [[bio]] clarifies that this Convobat is Optimus Prime, having had a trailer truck alternate mode and later scanning a bat to fight Megatron.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The included CD-ROM includes the bios from wave 1 of the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; toyline, the [[Commercial/Beast Wars#Wave 1 Deluxe|first &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; commercial]], and a coloring game.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to make [[Onyx Primal]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Cybertron/ConvoyBat/convoybat.htm More information on CD-ROM Convobat at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[https://ameblo.jp/aburachoujin/entry-12545863577.html Review including CD-ROM images at aburachoujin&#039;s blog]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Machine Wars&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MW-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Most Autobots [[Primus apotheosis|aspire]] to be Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime aspires to be [[Thunder Clash]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Ultra, 1997)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle, 2 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
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: Available only at [[KB Toys]], &#039;&#039;[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] and slight [[retool]] of the European Generation 1 exclusive [[Turbomaster]] leader [[Thunder Clash#Toys|Thunder Clash]]. It&#039;s easy to see why Thunder Clash was chosen to become the new Optimus Prime, given his adherence to Prime tradition: the truck cab disconnects to become the robot, while the trailer unfolds to become an assault tower with twin missile racks. On the original Thunder Clash version of the mold, the racks operated on a gravity-feed system where a new missile drops into the launcher from above each time one was fired, allowing for twelve to be fired in rapid succession using a pinball launcher style mechanism. &lt;br /&gt;
:For &#039;&#039;Machine Wars&#039;&#039; Prime, this feature had to be retooled [[for safety reasons]], sealing the gravity feed slot and cutting the original launcher plungers down to just the handles, which do not move. The small missiles were replaced with much larger new molds to prevent choking hazards and triggers were added to the sides of the launchers, becoming regular spring loaded (and unusually powerful) single-firing weapons. There seems to have been some disconnect between the deco artist and whoever handled the redone Thunder Clash [[sticker]]s, as some stickers replicate details already handled by paint on the figure. Not noted in the instructions is that the handgun is meant to serve as the drive shaft for the cab, storing between the legs on the backside. On a minor note, the redeco eliminates all [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|gold plastic]] from the toy, making it much more durable than Thunder Clash&#039;s original release.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The [[package art]] for this toy is a retouched version of the art for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; Laser Optimus Prime (see above), but now positioned so one robot arm is always &amp;quot;off the edge&amp;quot; of the box and unseen - conveniently hiding the sword this toy has never had, yet leaving the Laser Prime faceplate intact.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This version of the mold was planned to be [[redeco]]ed into [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] for the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; line, but the release was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Machine Wars&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Choro-Q Robo&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ChoroQOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy TV Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Q/01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Yasuhiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Choro-Q|Choro-Q Robo]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a small, cutesified transforming figure of Optimus Prime that changes from trailer-pulling truck directly to [[robot mode]]. The toy features a working pull-back motor, and is decorated in a color scheme based on Prime&#039;s appearance in the original Generation 1 cartoon, with blue eyes and windows and a grey stripe on the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ChoroQConvoyTV/convoy.htm Move information on Convoy TV Version at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Metallic Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Q/02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of &#039;&#039;Choro-Q Robo&#039;&#039; Convoy is a redeco of the first, featuring glittering metallic plastic, and a deco based upon the original toy, with yellow eyes, black windows, and a silver-and-blue stripe on the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Commemorative Series&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Commemorative series optimus prime modifications.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The snip that launched a thousand snits.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002/2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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:The first reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in North America since the Generation 1 toyline reached its end, this &amp;quot;[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]&amp;quot; edition of the figure was a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive. It was &#039;&#039;mostly&#039;&#039; identical to the original figure, save for some necessary modifications made [[for safety reasons]]: In the first instance of what would become a recognizable alteration to the mold, the toy&#039;s smokestacks were shortened, while the Combat Deck&#039;s firing missiles were elongated to prevent potential choking, as was the case with all other Commemorative Series figures&#039; firing missiles. This release also had the trailer&#039;s launching feature removed.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In 2012, a reissue of the Commemorative Series toy was released. Though the &amp;quot;Commemorative Series&amp;quot; label was not printed anywhere on the packaging, the included instructions retained the name. The toy itself is a mix of different versions. The cab has the safety modifications of the original &#039;&#039;Commemorative Series&#039;&#039; release, including the shortened smokestacks and longer missiles (and thicker rifle), but also has the modified hitch of the 2011 &#039;&#039;Chronicle&#039;&#039; two-pack (see below). Meanwhile, the trailer features the lighter gray plastic colors used for the 2008 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; release, and the Autobot insignias on the robot&#039;s shoulders are tampographed (like on Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; version and Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; 25th Anniversary release). This version also seems to suffer from [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Commemorative Series Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:GodGinrai toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The real one has a longer missile]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 Laser Rifles, 2 Twin Particle Beam Cannons, Super Robot head, missile launcher, 2 missiles, [[Apex Bomber]] chest/trailer top, 2 legs (left &amp;amp; right), 2 arms (left and right), Armor chest/trailer front, 2 wings (left &amp;amp; right)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Ban Magami]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Marketed as a reissue of Powermaster Optimus Prime, this Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us-exclusive Commemorative Series figure is in truth based on the Ginrai tooling on the toy that had previously been exclusive to Japan. It features a die-cast metal cab with translucent blue windows, and shortened, chrome smokestacks, and comes packaged with the drone [[Apex Bomber]] (formerly Ginrai&#039;s partner [[Godbomber]]), who splits into several components and combines with Prime to form &amp;quot;Apex Armor&amp;quot;. As with all other Commemorative Series figures, Prime&#039;s new spring-loaded missile launcher featured an elongated missile.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure was re-released in Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets in 2012, with no known changes to the figure itself but several modifications to the packaging that makes it easy to tell the two releases apart: The flap containing the [[package art]] is omitted entirely, the &amp;quot;Commemorative Series II&amp;quot; label is missing, the age recommendation and safety warning labels, the &amp;quot;Changes from double tractor trailer to battle station to super robot!&amp;quot; call-out and the name of the toy have all been shuffled around (with the words &amp;quot;battle&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;super&amp;quot; being omitted in the process), and most notably, the toy is no longer named &amp;quot;Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor&amp;quot;, but simply &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot;, with Apex Bomber&#039;s existence no longer acknowledged anywhere on the packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/ApexPrime/apexprime.htm More information on Powermaster Prime with Apex Armor at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;The Transformers Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tf collection 0 convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;0&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, [[energon-axe]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:As yet another in an increasingly large number of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this entry in the Japanese-exclusive &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues added a few extra goodies to spice things up. Chiefly, the figure was armed with a new [[energon-axe]], based on the weapon used by Prime in the Generation 1 cartoon episode, &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]&amp;quot;, which plugs into either of the headlight-holes that normally accommodate Prime&#039;s fists. Additionally, Prime came packaged with a ring binder folder designed to hold the pull-out character file sheets that were included with all the other &#039;&#039;Transformers Collection&#039;&#039; reissues. Notably, this figure reinstated the original, thick version of Prime&#039;s rifle as the standard for all future Japanese reissues.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Transformers Collection Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Tfcollection prime fist.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Starscream&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;9&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:This redeco of the original Generation 1 [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] [[Starscream (G1)/toys|toy]] came packaged with a remolded right fist for Optimus Prime. This fist featured additional pegs that allowed it to hold [[Megatron (G1)/toys#TFCStarscream|the pistol mode Megatron accessory]] which was also included with Starscream.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/AnimeStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Transformers Collection Starscream at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WSTF Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You didn&#039;t find my trailer, did you? Haw haw.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GTF 01A&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Standing only two-and-a-quarter inches tall, &#039;&#039;[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime was the smallest fully transforming G1 Optimus toy. He features an accurate transformation sequence based on the original full-sized toy, replacing the detachable hands with actual sculpted fists, and even including a tiny version of his laser rifle. Unsurprisingly, he also has little articulation and is only capable of moving his arms and legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:His trailer and Roller were also available as a separate set in the same wave, as a rare [[shortpacking|shortpacked]] figure with the ID number &amp;quot;GTF-01B&amp;quot;. It is a simplified version of the original Combat Deck, lacking features like the interior deco and the lift arm of the artillery robot, but still nonetheless looking fairly accurate to the original toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SmallestPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Wstf anime convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Anime Version)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GTF 06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming&#039;&#039; Prime was redecoed the following year for the second wave of the line, into a color scheme based on his Generation 1 cartoon appearance featuring brighter reds and blues, white thighs, yellow details on his bumper, and blue eyes and windows. This version of the figure was made available for a second time in the next wave (&amp;quot;Wave 2.5&amp;quot;), with a new anime-decorated version of the Combat Deck now available as a rare &amp;quot;chase&amp;quot; figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestAnimePrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Convoy (Anime Version) at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Wstf white convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (White)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GTF X-4&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:Another version of Prime was also available in the second wave of the &#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039; series as a chase figure. This almost entirely white version of the figure is clearly based on the version of the original Prime cab robot used in the Generation 1 Ultra Magnus figure, but was nonetheless sold as Optimus Prime for the &#039;&#039;Smallest&#039;&#039; line.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestConvoyWhiteMode/convoy.htm More information on Convoy (White) at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Wstf vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Can&#039;t you guys ever get along?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy vs Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (multipack, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;VSX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively as a freebie through the September 2004 issue of [[Dengeki Hobby]] magazine, this &#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039; two-pack contains both Optimus Prime and Megatron, in homage to the original 1984 &amp;quot;VSX&amp;quot; giftset containing the original versions of the two leaders.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Mini Toy Shop Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy mini toy shop convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&#039;Cause we got a li&#039;l ol&#039; convoy, rockin&#039; through the night...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:At about 2/3 the size of the &#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039;, this diminutive version of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is the smallest figure of the Autobot leader made to date. It was sold as part of Takara&#039;s blindpacked &#039;&#039;[[Mini Toy Shop Collection]]&#039;&#039; line, a series of miniaturized figures from numerous classic Takara toylines, including &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Microman]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Choro-Q]]&#039;&#039; and others. Both of Prime&#039;s modes are represented by non-transforming individual figures, which come together in a two-pack. In-box, his truck form is even packed in a miniature recreation of his original Japanese packaging, which also includes a shrunken version of his sticker sheet. A tiny version of the original Takara Transformers catalog completes the set.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=3541&amp;amp;mode=flat More information on Mini Collection Convoy at tformers.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|20th Anniversary}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|And the fandom rejoiced. &#039;&#039;(Takara Masterpiece Version Pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-MP-20th-Anniversary-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|&#039;&#039;(20th Anniversary Version Pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039;/&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 11]], [[2003]]/2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer (Japanese release only)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] and [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;20th Anniversary&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime was produced for the stated milestone of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; brand. So successful was the figure that &#039;&#039;ToyFare&#039;&#039; magazine ultimately ranked it #1 in their quest for &amp;quot;Best Toy Ever&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/000054376.cfm ToyFare Magazine Best Toys Ever]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Created with the specific purpose of producing an Optimus Prime as accurate to the original animated series as possible, the toy is exceptionally poseable compared to toys prior, partially constructed from die-cast metal, features rubber tires and vacuum-metalized plastic and is heavily detailed, with sliding pistons in its joints and working spring-loaded suspension in vehicle mode. The figure also contains multiple non-intrusive gimmicks, such as a moving [[mouthplate]] to emulate Prime&#039;s traditional method of speech, flip-up communications panels on the forearms depicting images of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], and an opening, light-up Matrix chamber in the chest, which contains a removable vacuum-metalized Matrix of Leadership that can also be pulled open. The Matrix is housed within a removable gray battery box which can light up the matrix core when activated.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime comes with many accessories in addition to the aforementioned Matrix, including the character&#039;s traditional laser rifle, now termed (and henceforth known as) an [[ion blaster]]. The initial release of the figure cast the ion blaster in grey plastic, but later assortments recast it in its more familiar black coloration. Other accessories include a transparent orange energon-axe that plugs into either wrist when Prime&#039;s fist is retracted, and even a non-transforming gun mode Megatron weapon, with removable stock, silencer, and scope accessories, in homage to [[Countdown to Extinction (episode)|several]] [[The Insecticon Syndrome|instances]] in the Generation 1 cartoon when Prime was forced to wield his enemy. Pack-in bonuses that came with the figure included an inner cardboard tray illustrated to resemble the interior of Prime&#039;s Combat Deck, and in later releases, a small poster drawn by [[Pat Lee]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus has a hidden sculpted mouth underneath his face mask, though attempts at removing the mask from the head may entirely damage the action feature.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Takara&#039;s version of the figure was released in their markets slightly earlier, as the first of their long-running &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; line. In addition to coming with a cardboard trailer that the buyer could assemble to &amp;quot;complete&amp;quot; Prime&#039;s truck mode, Takara&#039;s release differed from Hasbro&#039;s by featuring longer smokestacks (kept short on the Hasbro version [[for safety reasons]]), and lacking the black scorch-marked &amp;quot;battle damage&amp;quot; paint applications Hasbro included on the figure&#039;s shoulders, wrists, and abdomen. In Western markets, the figure was intended to complement the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; line.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.camphortree.net/tf/tidbits/otfcc2004.txt Steve-o&#039;s OTFCC 2004 notes]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:This sculpt was redecoed by Takara into a golden Lucky Draw figure and later released in its original coloration with a trailer as a &amp;quot;Perfect Edition&amp;quot; (see below for both), while Hasbro would later redeco it into their &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039;-branded &amp;quot;[[#Classics|DVD Edition]]&amp;quot;. The mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] and &amp;quot;[[Eldedroid|Convoy Black Version]]&amp;quot;, representing one of many drones built in Prime&#039;s image, rather than Prime himself.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In &#039;&#039;[[Transformers History Collection]]&#039;&#039;, a [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] Transformers trading figure line, Takara released an add-on hand for &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy as a [[Chase figure]]. The hand holds a [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] figure and clips on to the end of Optimus Prime&#039;s arm, making the arm slightly longer than normal.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/20thPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Gold masterpiece prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|We salute the brave soul who transformed this thing in order to photograph it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Lucky Draw figure, [[2004]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer&lt;br /&gt;
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:Offered as part of a Lucky Draw campaign in August 2004, this extremely rare version of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy is almost entirely vacuum-metalized gold, lacking any other painted detail or stickers. The parts which are not viable are molded in a flat golden plastic; the only exceptions are its rubber tires, the core of the Matrix and the energon-axe, which remain black, blue and orange, respectively. Whether or not the figure was intended to evoke Optimus Prime&#039;s [[:File:Goldenlagoon prime perceptor.jpg|entirely-golden appearance]] in the cartoon episode &amp;quot;[[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon]]&amp;quot;, when he was coated with [[electrum]], is unknown; given that entirely chroming a figure gold is a fairly standard deco for Lucky Draw figures, it may just be happy coincidence more than anything else.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure comes packaged in the standard &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy box, with the only telltale sign of its fabled contents being the replacement of the traditionally silver foil lettering on the box with gold. It&#039;s not clear how many were made, but it is thought to be no more than 10 or 20.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://web.archive.org/web/20080501195324/http://www.goldoptimusprime.com/?show=Gold-Optimus-Prime More information on gold &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy at GoldOptimusPrime.com (via Internet Wayback Machine)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|mp4}}{{anchor|MP4}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MP04Convoy2.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|You just paid $170 for a big box on wheels.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Perfect Edition&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[September 28]], 2006/2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-4&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:For this re-release of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy, Takara submitted to the biggest desire fans had for the figure and produced a full-size, fully transforming plastic and die-cast metal trailer. The trailer opens up into Convoy&#039;s Combat Deck, with storage for its accessories and a functional repair drone, though Roller is conspicuous by its absence. Like the original Combat Deck, the drone can extend through holes in the roof and front of the closed trailer, and the interior has enough room to accommodate one &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; figure in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. Some reports suggest that the paint on this figure&#039;s chest chips more easily than past editions. The red paint on the cab is also a slightly lighter color than on MP01.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of Convoy, and Hasbro&#039;s 20th Anniversary DVD version of the toy depicts [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] on its communicators rather than Bumblebee and Starscream.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Continuating the trend begun by their previous release of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Ultra Magnus in 2005, Hasbro [[Australia]] released Convoy Perfect Edition as a Target Australia [[exclusive]] in 2008. Takara themselves then made the figure available for a second time in October 2009.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP4Sconvoysleepmode.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Remember that scene from the movie that made you cry and traumatised you as a kid? Well now you can display me doing just that!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Sleep Mode&#039;&#039;&#039; (2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-4S&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released by TakaraTomy as part of their &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]&#039;&#039; anniversary line honoring the &amp;quot;future era&amp;quot; of the original cartoon (which was set in 2010 in Japanese continuity, you see!), this exceptionally morbid re-release of the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy figure recolors the Autobot leader in &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;blacks and greys&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; low-saturated reds and blues, representing &#039;&#039;his dead body&#039;&#039; from &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;—but don&#039;t worry, kids, it&#039;s actually a &amp;quot;sleep mode&amp;quot;, according to the figure&#039;s name! Limited to 2010 pieces in Japan (see what they did there?), it comes with all its customary accessories, including the Perfect Edition trailer, redecoed where appropriate: the trailer itself has become translucent, its energon-axe is now transparent grey, and Megatron, in another movie homage, is rendered in translucent purple, evoking the scene depicting his transformation into [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]]. The figure was also released in other parts of Asia as a limited edition of 2010 as well, combined with the Japanese edition for 4020 total. The Japanese version denotes &amp;quot;Serial Number in Japan: ####/2010&amp;quot; on its bio card with the number out of 2010, while the Asian version denotes &amp;quot;C1 - ####/2010&amp;quot; with the number out of 2010 on its bio card.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of Convoy depicts [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rod]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] on its communicators.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MPtoy last shot convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Well, it had to end &#039;&#039;some&#039;&#039; day...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Last Production&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 26]], [[2011]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-1L&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, sound stage&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Convoy Last Production&amp;quot; was the final re-use of the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toy mold before it was at last retired after numerous re-releases and redecos. The figure is essentially identical to the original Japanese MP-1 release, aside from a slightly brighter red, and the addition of the words &amp;quot;LAST SHOT&amp;quot; in Transformers typeface molded into the small of Convoy&#039;s back, hidden beneath its headlight-flaps in [[robot mode]]. Lacking the trailer of MP-4, the figure instead comes with a redecoed version of the electronic base included with Hasbro&#039;s &amp;quot;[[#20thDVD|DVD Edition]]&amp;quot; of the figure from five years prior, which now features a collection of sixteen soundbytes of Convoy delivering famous lines from the Japanese version of the Generation 1 cartoon, recited by the character&#039;s original Japanese voice actor [[Tesshō Genda]]. The base was promoted as containing a hint as to the identity of the next &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toy; as it would turn out, this was a new version of Convoy himself (see below), foreshadowed by a sound clip on the base which played only intermittently, and which had Convoy announce that he would &amp;quot;soon be reborn&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:For its release in Korea, Hasbro Asia provided a [[collector coin]] featuring truck-mode Optimus Prime on one side and &amp;quot;MP-01L&amp;quot; on the other. The coin came mounted on a card featuring lineart of the Autobot leader&#039;s head, the stark black design of which could be mistaken for promoting the earlier &amp;quot;Sleep Mode&amp;quot; release. The limited release (and general lack of enthusiasm for the collector coins in Korea) makes this one of the more difficult Masterpiece coins to find.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|mp10}}{{anchor|MP10}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MP-10 toy photo.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Here we go again...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[September 24]], 2011, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#mp10|Ion blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mp10|energon-axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|trailer/Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Masterpiece|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Junichi Akutsu]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:MP-10 Convoy, advertised as a &amp;quot;perfect new model&amp;quot; on its packaging, is an entirely new tooling of Generation 1 Optimus Prime. Convoy is now smaller, making him more in-scale with other recent &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toys, such as [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus]], and comes with a trailer and various accessories. While the front of the vehicle mode&#039;s cab is an accurate depiction of a mid-to-late-1980s Freightliner FLT cabover, the back half, (which is, as usual, made out of Convoy&#039;s legs) is much larger and robot-leggier in proportion. (So much that they sculpt a ladder on each side.) &lt;br /&gt;
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:Many of the small features and electronics of the original &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; mold are left out. Instead, this Convoy features better overall cartoon accuracy (chest interior, head, etc.), an extensive red paint job that covers much of his red plastic, corrected robot mode proportions, improved articulation, and its gun can now collapse and store inside a compartment on its back in either mode. In addition to Convoy&#039;s trailer, which can transform into Combat Deck, it also comes with Roller, a small Spike Witwicky figurine, a die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership (with a clear blue plastic center), and an energy axe that slips over Convoy&#039;s right hand. Spike can fit inside the cab in vehicle mode, ride in Roller&#039;s seat, or fit into any of the seating compartments inside Convoy&#039;s trailer. Roller has options to plug in Convoy&#039;s gun or pull Convoy&#039;s trailer, and the trailer itself can store Convoy&#039;s weapons in any mode. Although not easily breakable, care must be taken for posing the index fingers; extending the finger even far would cause it to pop off.&lt;br /&gt;
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:MP-10 immediately became the gold standard in terms of scale for the Masterpiece line, with all subsequent releases being sized to best match him for nearly a decade.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was re-released in 2016, with the packaging now advertising the &amp;quot;Long Life Design&amp;quot; award which the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; line won that same year.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;lldaward&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[https://www.g-mark.org/award/describe/44648 Good Design Long Life Award: Transformers Masterpiece]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-10B Black Convoy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;See also: [[#mp10hasbro|MP-10 Hasbro]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Hasbro Masterpiece]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bape-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|In the jungle / the mighty jungle / the Convoy sleeps tonight]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (BAPE ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2014]]-[[August 19|07-19]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10A&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#mpbape|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mpbape|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mpbape|Energon axe]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2014, Convoy (BAPE Ver.) is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a green color scheme matching the [[#bape|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.]] of the original G1 toy, with &amp;quot;BAPE&#039;s famous camouflage pattern&amp;quot; and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Eva-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Unlike Shinji, this guy won&#039;t go strangling his girlfriend or dating his mother&#039;s clone, if he even has a mother...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Mode &amp;quot;Eva&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#eva|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#eva|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#eva|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#eva|trailer/Battle Station]], [[Roller (G1)#eva|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#eva|Spike Witwicky figurine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:Exclusive to the [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and limited to 1,000 pieces, this figure was released as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers × Evangelion]]&#039;&#039; crossover. It uses the MP-10 mold with all the same accessories, decoed in the green and purple color scheme of [[Evangelion Unit-01|Eva-01]]. The trailer, Roller, and Spike figure are done up in [[Nerv]]-themed colors.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bape2-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Because one overpriced clothing store exclusive MP10 repaint wasn&#039;t enough. Anyone like to give the odds for a BAPE Ver. BLACK in 2017 then?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015-11)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10R&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2015, Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO Ver.) is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique deep red color scheme matching the [[#bapered|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. Red]] of the original G1 toy, with &amp;quot;BAPE&#039;s famous camouflage pattern&amp;quot; and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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* &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; Mini Die-Cast figure (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**Included with &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-33 Inferno]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Replacing the collector coins in previous releases, the Asia release of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Inferno comes with a mini Optimus Prime figure, the first in a range of non transformable collectables made from &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;lost art&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; Die-Cast metal and based on the corresponding Masterpiece figure (MP10).&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|mpbape3}}{{anchor|MP10K}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Bapeblack-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|As predicted. What&#039;s the chances of a new BAPE color scheme? Teal Blue or Burnt Gold would be nice if you&#039;re reading this, BAPE.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10K&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2017, MP Convoy BAPE BLACKCAMO Ver. is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique black color scheme matching the [[#bapeblack|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK]] of the original G1 toy, with &amp;quot;BAPE&#039;s famous camouflage pattern&amp;quot; and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP711-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|At your 7-Eleven, freedom&#039;s waiting for you.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[February 28]], [[2018]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-711&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Matrix of Leadership, energon-axe, trailer, Roller, Spike Witwicky figurine&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively from Japanese 7-11 stores, MP-711 is an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]-decoed Convoy—white with green and blue highlighting—themed with [[7-Eleven]] logos. Unlike most MP-10 redecos, he comes with a trailer, Roller, and Spike figure, who is sporting a 7-Eleven uniform. Roller and the combat deck come with 7-Eleven logos, however Convoy&#039;s shoulder logos are stickers with the option of a green 7-Eleven logo or the standard Autobot logo on either shoulder.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Anyone up for a game of [[basketrek]]?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos safari LeBron Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 15]], [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10ASL&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari LeBron James sneakers, in a fetching scheme of vibrant orange plus black and gray with extra details and logos. Unfortunately he does not come with a [[ballobot]] accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|35th}}{{anchor|MP44}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Masterpiece-MP44-Convoy-V3.jpg|upright=3|thumb|All this for the low, low price of an arm, a leg, and your firstborn son! (Note: [[The Master Builders (episode)|Basketball accessory]] not included.)]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Ver.3.0&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[August 31]], [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-44&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, 2 beam effect parts, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, damaged head, alternate head, Starscream head, Starscream shoulder intakes, damaged chestpiece, jetpack, trailer, Roller, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]], [[Sparkplug Witwicky#Masterpiece|Sparkplug Witwicky figurine]], [[Carly (G1)#Masterpiece|Carly figurine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:An entirely new mold released to commemorate the brand&#039;s 35th anniversary, &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Convoy Ver.3.0&amp;quot; is a much more complex and cartoon-accurate figure than previous releases. At 50,000 yen (approximately $450 USD), this Convoy had the highest MSRP of any mass-market &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toy until &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron|Unicron]]&#039;s $575 price tag was announced.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Alongside the Trailer (which retains the same function and can hold 4 standard-sized Autobot cars at a time when open), Roller, the Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, and Energon Axe, the Combat Deck&#039;s base can be removed and with the new flip-out wheels, Roller (now cast in stark grey with silver rims) can tow it around. The cannon and arm section can also be removed so it can function as a flight stand, while an adapter for [[Dinobot (BW)#Masterpiece|MP-41 Dinobot]]&#039;s display stand is also included, and the Ion Blaster now has 2 effect parts, which can simulate blaster fire and when used with the Sideswipe rocket pack included, can be used as booster flames. He also comes with a fuel hose like that on the original figure, as well as a soundbox feature that can be switched between recorded lines by the character&#039;s original Japanese ([[Tesshō Genda]]) and English ([[Peter Cullen]]) voice actors, with transformation effects (though the ascending and descending transformation sounds are spliced together in his English voice) and Douglas Walsh music to boot! As to note, Cullen&#039;s clips are closer to the recent [[Aligned]] portrayals.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|MP-36 Megatron]], Convoy includes a battle-damaged head and an abdomen cover to replicate the war wounds in the climatic battle in the movie, and alongside a newly designed figure of Spike, he comes with two of Sparkplug and Carly, any of them capable of riding inside via 2 small doors on the side of the cab. A second alternate head is based on his head&#039;s rounder design seen in the first season of the cartoon and the Marvel Comics. His accessories can be stored in the trailer&#039;s removable undercarriage.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure, with the included intakes and alternate head in place, also doubles as [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP44|Starscream]] from &amp;quot;[[Megatron&#039;s Master Plan, Part 1]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, Convoy has been known to suffer from differing quality control issues. Because of a design flaw, certain plastic parts in his lower ratcheted knee joints tend to build stress during movement and eventually break. Furthermore, grey and yellow paint in parts that tend to get scratched and bumped during transformation have been prone to paint chipping. Some units have come with their [[For safety reasons|soft plastic]] ear antennas on different heads warped in-package. The human minifigures can have their ball jointed limbs rather easily popping out of their sockets and misassembled ( in this case, Carly with her groin part in reverse from the front).&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unlike MP-01 and MP-10, this version of Convoy did not get a fully localized Hasbro release for English-speaking markets. However, it is being imported by Hasbro through numerous retail outlets with additional branding using the localized Optimus Prime name and presumably with the same Hasbro-branded slipcover and English safety sheet given to other contemporary &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; releases. In Canada, the figure is being released as an EB Games exclusive, where he&#039;ll cost even more than the game consoles sold there! Hasbro&#039;s online product description neglects to mention the voice box gimmick, possibly due to English-speaking audiences&#039; unfamiliarity with Japanese &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; media and the fairly late reveal of his English-language voice clips.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was redecoed as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Black Convoy]], with the sound gimmick removed, and without the trailer, battle damaged, and Starscream parts.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos duckcamo Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 26]], [[2020]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10DC&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari Duck sneakers, in a fetching scheme of greens plus vibrant orange.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{note|These other Atmos variants were revealed in 2019, but to date have not been released. All have the same accessories.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|atmoselephant}}{{anchor|MP10ASE}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos ELEPHANT CAMO Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (black plus vibrant teal)&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|atmosviotech}}{{anchor|MP10ASV}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos VIOTECH CAMO Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039;(light grey plus light gold)&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos TIGER CAMO BLACK Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (black plus shocking green and gold)&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos TIGER CAMO YELLOW Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (yellow and black tiger stripes plus white)&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|MP57}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-57-Skyfire.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Optimus Prall, Masterpiece flavored!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Skyfire&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-57&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Included with the massive [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Skyfire]] is an articulated, [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] figurine of &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot;, made to scale with Skyfire&#039;s jet mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|MP44S}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-MP-44S-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[:File:FightSuperRobotLifeTransformersManga.JPG|You know, Optimus Prime, the superhero from America.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[February]] [[2024]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-44S&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, beam effect part, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, alternate head&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; brand, &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; MP-44S Optimus Prime is a redeco of &amp;quot;[[#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]]&amp;quot;, featuring colors based on the [[#The Transformers|original &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; toy]]. Among the heaps of accessories included with the original release of Convoy, Optimus retains only his Ion Blaster (with its beam effect), Energon Axe, and the more rounded head styled after season 1 of the cartoon (here passing the squint test for the toy head). These accessories are the same as MP-49, but now includes the Transformers power base stand adapter. New for this release is a sheet of stickers to reproduce the, erm, sheet of stickers, included with &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime. As with the previous trailer-less [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|MP-49 Black Convoy]], the soundbox has been neutered for this release. &lt;br /&gt;
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:This redeco has noticeably different tolerance changes, with the joints being much tighter than both MP-44 and MP-49. Also unlike MP-49, the entire figure is painted albeit in a lighter, more resistive coat compared to MP-44. The &amp;quot;round head&amp;quot; was given blue eyes (a change from the promotional photos). With the adjusted tolerances in mind, the clips that hook the leg-stored cab panels into the gas tanks have been removed.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Instead of the standard &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot; of Japanese releases based on older media, this toy uses the &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; name. It is explained as a name made popular by Hollywood movies—referring to the [[live-action film series]], which does not change character names in Japanese localization.&lt;br /&gt;
{{MP44Mold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RMConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My vehicle mode is dangerous and unroadworthy!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: [[July 15]], 2004&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot;, missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]&#039;&#039; toys, &amp;quot;G1 Convoy&amp;quot; (as he is amusingly referred to even in fiction) visibly takes its cue from &#039;&#039;20th Anniversary&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime, featuring a similar sculpt, but sharing few to none of the larger toy&#039;s other attributes, least of all anything that could be described as a successful transformation.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: G1 Convoy comes with two sets of fists, each pair featuring differently-shaped fist holes: one pair with square holes to hold the figure&#039;s &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot; (as his ion blaster is called), and the other with round 3mm-compatible holes to hold the spring-loaded translucent blue missile launcher (a generic accessory also available with &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Beast Megatron]] and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Beast Convoy]]). The fists are swapped out by simply popping them out of the wrist-hinge that holds them in place; the figure also includes an energon-axe that can be inserted into the wrist instead of a fist.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Due to being molded in translucent plastic, the waist section is prone to breakage, so exercise some caution. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RM DVDConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I&#039;m shiny!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Convoy + DVD&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: [[July 15]], 2004&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot;, missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Also in the first wave of &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039;, this special edition release of G1 Convoy is decked out in metallic paint and a tint of yellow for his eyes, with an extra Autobot insignia tampographed onto his right shoulder, and a black Convoy Gun. The figure comes packed with a DVD containing the first episode of the &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; cartoon, &amp;quot;[[Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/DVDConvoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy + DVD at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|RobotmastersBlack}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Rmblackconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I&#039;m blacky!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Convoy Limited Black Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2005)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot;, missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right), Calamity Defenser&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Available only via mail-order through &#039;&#039;Dengeki Hobby&#039;&#039; magazine, the &amp;quot;Limited Black Version&amp;quot; of G1 Convoy is just that: a straight [[black redeco]] of the G1 Convoy toy. He comes with all his original accessories, appropriately redecoed (including a silver version of his axe), as well as a gold-chromed version of the &amp;quot;Calamity Defenser&amp;quot; [[solitarium]] weapon that came with [[Psycho-Orb]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/HHG1Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy Limited Black Version at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Crayola convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The third one is totally &#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; Prime!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Lucky Draw figure, 2005)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot;, missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: When &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; G1 Convoy was turned into a Lucky Draw figure, the color scheme into which he was redecoed was chosen through a children&#039;s coloring contest held in the pages of the December 2004 issue of &#039;&#039;[[TV Magazine]]&#039;&#039;. The winning entry was a... &#039;&#039;startling&#039;&#039; mixture of blue, orange and two shades of green, earning the toy the [[fandom|fan]]-appointed nickname of &amp;quot;Crayola Convoy&amp;quot;. As with all Lucky Draws, it is extremely rare, with only ten units produced.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://web.archive.org/web/20210920023820/http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy/1594/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy.html More information on &amp;quot;Crayola Convoy&amp;quot; at LuckyDrawTransformers.com (via Internet Wayback Machine)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2003)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TFU03-toy Optimus Spychanger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Why won&#039;t they repaint my full-size toy in these colours?!?]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Spy Changer, 2004)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Spy Changer&amp;quot; Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; [[Spychanger]] [[Scourge (RID)#Spychanger|Scourge]] toy, transforming into a Western Star 4964EX truck. He replaces most of the black plastic with predominantly red and blue, with silver for detailing. Like most Spy Changers, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Originally a [[KB Toys]] exclusive, the first release of this toy (and the others in the assortment) did not have any sub-line designation at all, but later releases for other chains, most notably &amp;quot;budget&amp;quot; chains like Family Dollar, marked them as &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; product.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This mold was also redecoed into [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Optimus Prime Figure|a Spy Changer version of the live-action movie Optimus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Universe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Collector&#039;s Edition&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|OrionPax}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1-toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Welcome to The Past!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Orion Pax&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2005)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;67&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Barrelroller&amp;quot; robot/&amp;quot;electromagnetic lift handle&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;laser rifle&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Collector&#039;s Edition|Collector&#039;s Edition]]&#039;&#039; Japanese [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive is a [[redeco]] of [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] [[Kup (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Kup]], released in conjunction with [[Kup (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Kup&#039;s 2005 reissue]] in &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039;. He transforms into a Cybertronian pickup truck, and is colored to represent [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Orion Pax]] as he appeared in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 television series]] episode &amp;quot;[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Like the Kup reissue, he comes with both the original release&#039;s gun and a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]], in this case [[Roller (G1)#Collector&#039;s Edition|Barrelroller]], a redeco of [[Recoil (G1)#Toys|Recoil]]. The original-release rifle has been slightly retooled to fit in the wider fist-holes of the Targetmaster vesion of the mold.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Just as the reissued Kup came with a reissue of [[Wheelie (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Wheelie]], this set also included a redeco of Wheelie as Orion&#039;s best friend, [[Dion (G1)#Toys|Dion]]. It shipped to buyers in September 2005.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In later years, other Kup toys would be repainted into Orion Pax [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Tribute2Pack|under the]] &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Tribute|Tribute]]&#039;&#039; line, and also the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;A Hero Is Born&amp;quot; double pack.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/OrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;T.H.S.-02&#039;&#039;&#039;[[File:THS02Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Expensive and tiny.]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, [[jet pack|rocket pack]], 8 hands (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Shōji Kawamori]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: &#039;&#039;[[Hybrid Style]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is an &#039;&#039;insanely&#039;&#039; detailed and complex transforming toy, created under the supervision of famed mecha designer [[Shōji Kawamori]]. Standing only three and three-quarter inches tall in robot mode, the figure is partially constructed from die-cast metal and features one of the most complex transformation sequences ever seen on a &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; figure of its size. Alas, the small size of the figure also works against it, as it required several design concessions that resulted in (if we&#039;re being nice about it) an unimpressive cab mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Prime is loaded with a ridiculous number of features and accessories. The robot itself is highly poseable, and both the smokestacks on Prime&#039;s shoulders and the fuel tanks on his legs can be rotated forward to act as guns, even featuring sculpted detail to this effect. As ever, he comes with a trailer that opens up into his crazy-detailed Combat Deck, featuring more action features than ever before. In trailer mode alone, it features a flip-down support stand so it can stand alone, a spring-loaded pop-out ramp instead of a fold-down one, and when the trailer is split for transformation, the traditional support legs underneath automatically swing out into place. The trailer houses most of Prime&#039;s accessories, including his ion blaster (with a moveable ammo clip to allow for multiple poses) and energon-axe, as well as his classic gas pump accessory, now with a poseable wire instead of a rubber hose. Two fold-out compartments provide storage space for six of Prime&#039;s interchangeable fists, while the other two remain attached the robot: two clenched, two open, a pointing right fist, a tilted left fist (for holding the ion blaster&#039;s ammo clip), and two fists with slots to grip the miniscule Matrix of Leadership that fits in a tiny chamber in Prime&#039;s chest. The Combat Deck&#039;s artillery robot features two flip-out handles that Prime can grip as if aiming the drone&#039;s guns, and Roller is also included, with three different 3mm ports to hold Prime&#039;s gun and gas pump. Lastly, Prime comes with a rocket pack like those used by the Autobots in such Generation 1 cartoon episodes as &amp;quot;[[Dinobot Island, Part 1|Dinobot Island]]&amp;quot;, and a stand shaped like the Autobot insignia that allows him to be displayed in mid-air, as if in flight. The rocket pack also has 3mm ports for Prime&#039;s weapons, and stores on the front of the trailer in vehicle mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Purchase of a &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at a Japanese [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] store allowed the buyer the option of also purchasing the exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]&#039;&#039; [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Hot Rod]] toy. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy also received a Hasbro release 11 years later under the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YOTR2017|&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039;]] line.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Cybertron/HybridConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Hybrid Style Convoy on TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:THS-02B G2Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yanigerlicious!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Black Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;T.H.S.-02B&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers, 2 heads&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively through e-HOBBY, this black and teal repaint of &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Convoy features the traditional &amp;quot;[[Nemesis Prime (disambiguation)|Nemesis Prime]]&amp;quot; color scheme, but represents a version of Optimus Prime himself. In addition to all the original accessories, the toys also includes several more deliciously metatextual goodies, themed around the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy and comics: two new large guns patterned after the new weapons wielded by the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime toy, and two additional (blue) Prime heads that can be swapped with the figure&#039;s regular noggin, sculpted explicitly in the style of [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; comic]] artist [[Derek Yaniger]]. One head is pristine, the other decorated to match the battle damage seen on the cover of the [[War Without End!|first &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; issue]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:As the more franchise-savvy TransFans may realise, these extra parts, plus the black trailer of Convoy Black Version, can all be used to modify the original, red &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime into a comic-accurate &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; version, complete with a black trailer, trailer-mounted guns and your choice of Yaniger-style heads.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This figure came in a unique box, packaged with a [[Hybrid Style Convoy Black Version|mini-comic]], both illustrated by [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Hybrid-Style-THS-02-Convoy-Black-Gold-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Texas tea.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Black Gold Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (November 25, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;T.H.S.-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available &#039;&#039;only&#039;&#039; in China markets, Convoy Black Gold Version is yet another black repaint of the first &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Convoy figure, with some gold detailing. Convoy Black Gold Version does not include any extra accessories unlike the Black Version release above. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Alternators/Binaltech}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Alternators OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I don&#039;t come with a creepy girl...]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Convoy BT.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and neither do I...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Alternator ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;21&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Binaltech ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;BT-22&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Engine/gun&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Steve Bono]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime transforms into an accurate 1:24 scale Dodge Ram SRT-10. The vehicle mode features rubber tires, functional steering, opening hood, tail gate and doors with a detailed cabin interior. Several of the details of his [[robot mode]] body are based on the sculpt of the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime figure, but the head itself shares more similarities with the Powermaster mold. He is armed with a small pistol which transforms into his vehicle mode engine.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This figure was originally conceived by Hasbro to be another character (exactly who is unknown), rather than Optimus Prime, but Takara insisted that the toy be made into Optimus to help it sell well in their markets, as the vehicle mode was no particular draw, given its scarcity in Japan. Reportedly, the figure cost twice as much as other Alternators to construct, so Hasbro had to bow to this demand so Takara would help fund it. Ironically, Takara eventually wound up soliciting the figure &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; as Prime, but as his &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]&#039;&#039; lookalike, [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] (perhaps connected to the Powermasteresque headsculpt), before its Japanese release was cancelled and moved over into the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]&#039;&#039; toyline (see below).&lt;br /&gt;
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: It took two further years, but this figure was eventually released as part of the Japanese counterpart to the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; line (&#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039;) in 2008. &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; Convoy features some additional paint details, like his silver pelvis, additional patterns on his shoulders, and red paint on his engine-gun, and like all &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; figures, he also includes die-cast metal pieces. Unlike previous Binaltech releases, a bio-card was not included.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This sculpt was also used to create &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#22|Archive of &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; Convoy&#039;s bio and tech specs]]&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AltOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Alternators/Binaltech Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Kiss Players&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kiss Convoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|...And yet, I do!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy × Melissa&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Engine/gun, &amp;quot;[[Surfblade]]&amp;quot; surfboard/sword weapon, [[Marissa Faireborn]] figurine with stand and 2 pairs of arms and legs&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a redeco of &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime. While the figures may appear similar at first glance, given that &#039;&#039;Kiss Players&#039;&#039; Prime is still red, blue and black, there are many subtle differences, not least of all the replacement of the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; figure&#039;s bare, flat red plastic with a deep metallic red paint. Several of his body parts are cast in different colors of plastic (for example, his shins, formerly black, are now blue, while his formerly-blue hands are now black), and he features more intricate paint applications on his shoulders, and especially his pelvis, which is decorated to look like Prime&#039;s traditional bumper.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In addition to the small engine-pistol of his &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; figure, Prime comes with the &amp;quot;Surfblade&amp;quot;, a pink surfboard that can be reconfigured into either two small knives or a large double-bladed sword. As with all the &#039;&#039;Kiss Players&#039;&#039; figures, Prime also comes with a [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of a cute girl: in this case, Marissa Faireborn, who can perch upon his shoulder or sit in his driver&#039;s seat, and comes with two pairs of interchangeable arms and legs. Additionally, the set includes a CD featuring the first five episodes of the [[Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|&#039;&#039;Kiss Players&#039;&#039; radio drama]], as well as the exclusive bonus audio adventure, &amp;quot;[[Someday, Beneath the Sun]].&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This set was originally intended to be released under the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech Asterisk]]&#039;&#039; line, as &amp;quot;Black Convoy meets Marissa&amp;quot;, but this release was cancelled before it was officially even announced.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TitaniumHeroes WWPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Well he &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; a car... in a car &#039;&#039;crash&#039;&#039;.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (6&amp;quot; Cybertron Heroes, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster]], display stand&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the first wave of &#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039; 6-inch Cybertron Heroes figures, this figure is based on Optimus Prime&#039;s [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] form as seen in the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic book &amp;quot;[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]&amp;quot;. Prime transforms into a comic-accurate Cybertronian truck in a few steps, and his ion blaster can be slotted in the back of the truck mode cab for storage. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure was personally designed by comic artist [[Don Figueroa]], who created the original comic design in the first place, and his signature is left on the figure in the most literal way: the word &amp;quot;DON&amp;quot; can be seen sculpted into the barrel of his silver ion blaster. The paint on the handle of his ion blaster scuffs rather easily when placed into his hands.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; figure, Prime is made in large part from die-cast metal, but like so many of the other toys in the &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; line, his plastic joints have trouble supporting his heavy metal weight. For that reason, the tiny insufficient clips that hold his shoulders in place are highly prone to breaking off, leaving his shoulders floppy and unable to be secured in robot mode. He comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Cybertron Heroes&amp;quot;, with a unique removable nameplate.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitTWW6OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Titanium war within 2pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now we just need a [[Sherman Dam|dam]]....]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;War Within Optimus Prime vs. War Within Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (two-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:This [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] [[exclusive]] &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; two-pack includes the previously-released &#039;&#039;War Within&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime figure along with the &#039;&#039;War Within&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Megatron]] Megatron figure and an exclusive [[variant]] cover of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]&#039;&#039; [[The War Within issue 5|#5]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:As the mass retail release of the last waves of the &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Cybertron Heroes&amp;quot; figures was delayed for several months, the two-pack version of Megatron was at least initially more widely available than the individually packaged one.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Despite being mentioned in the joint [[instructions]] leaflet for the set, neither figure includes their display base.&lt;br /&gt;
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:There appears to be a variant of this two-pack: One version has the Optimus Prime figure more or less identical to its individual release, whereas the other one drops the additional black paint weathering, making him much cleaner-looking.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|classicsprime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ClassicsPrime Voyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The definitive Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold of 2006. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Henkei.21 Henkei.21|And 2008.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UnitedBlack|And 2012.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of Extinction|And 2014.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#StandFall|And 2016.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Alex Kubalsky]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is an all-new modern Optimus Prime design based upon the original Optimus Prime, as is the intention for the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; toyline. He transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large wind vane on his roof. As with most &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:In [[robot mode]], his wind vane transforms into a large ion blaster, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller laser cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barrelled over-shoulder weapon. Undocumented in the instructions, Optimus can also use the wind vane as a shield, If one of his fists is folded down. The unusually high amount of yellow paint used throughout the body is supposed to emulate the yellow stickers from the original G1 toy. The toy has a trailer hitch, but does not come with a trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, the yellow paint on his forearms tends to flake off.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Voyager Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{ClassicsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ClassicsPrime Vs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They did me right, [[#20th_Anniversary.2FMasterpiece|once]].]] &lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;The Ultimate Battle&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: This &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a smaller, Deluxe Class figure with a noticeable physical resemblance to Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]]&#039;&#039; Prime figure, and a transformation that is about as successful. The figure is armed with a tommy gun-shaped laser rifle that transforms into a turret-like configuration and mounts on the rear of his truck mode, and features a spinning &amp;quot;power punch&amp;quot; action that sees the whole upper half of his torso spin when a button on his back is pressed. Pressing the button &amp;quot;unlocks&amp;quot; the spinning mechanism; pull &#039;&#039;hard&#039;&#039; on the button, and you can lock the torso back into place.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In the United States, Prime was only available in a special two-pack with a similarly unique &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Megatron toy]], and the specially-produced &amp;quot;[[Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle|The Ultimate Battle]]&amp;quot; DVD (which is, inappropriately enough, entirely about the [[Unicron Trilogy]]). The two-pack (including the DVD) was also available as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] &amp;quot;Bonus Value&amp;quot; version with two randomly selected members of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], in the combinations [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]/[[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]], Overcast/[[Deepdive (Cybertron)|Deepdive]] and Deepdive/Longarm. International markets, including European countries, saw the two-pack in a considerably smaller, differently-shaped box that was lacking the DVD case (the DVD was instead made available separately). In addition, Mexico, Singapore and some European countries such as the Netherlands and Hungary also received the two figures on individual cardbacks. For the United States market, the two-pack was [[rebranding|rebranded]] and re-released in [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039;]]-branded packaging later in 2007, available from Dollar General, Big Lots and [[KB Toys]], and &#039;&#039;again&#039;&#039; in [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;]]-branded packaging in 2011, this time available from Dollar General and Big Bad Toy Store.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was later &#039;&#039;also&#039;&#039; made available without redeco as part of the &amp;quot;Leader for the Ages&amp;quot; two-pack released under the [[#Transformers (2007)|live-action movie line]] (see below) and saw several redecos for [[#Universe (2008)|&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039;]] (&amp;quot;Special Edition&amp;quot;, below), &#039;&#039;[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]&#039;&#039; (&amp;quot;Sons of Cybertron&amp;quot;, below) and [[#United|United]] (below).&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:DVD 20thPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Discounted at a Walmart near you.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leader, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, display stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Produced to coincide with the 20th anniversary of &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039; and its release on DVD by [[Sony]], this edition of Prime is a redeco of his &#039;&#039;[[#Masterpiece|20th Anniversary]]&#039;&#039; figure. It replaces the original&#039;s metallic paint with flatter colors and does away with any and all vacuum-metalized plastic, as well as altering several other small details across the body, like the color of the lights on his feet and chest.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Prime comes with all the accessories of his previous release, although his ever-changing ion blaster is now somewhat confusingly cast in blue plastic. He features one major additional accessory: an electronic display base sculpted with the image of the Matrix and the Autobot insignia. Pressing the insignia&#039;s crest triggers a series of electronic soundbytes, mostly quotes from the movie recited not by original actor [[Peter Cullen]], but by Hasbro&#039;s in-house actor, [[Ron Hayden]]: &amp;quot;Autobots, transform and roll out!&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;I want you to make a special run to Autobot City,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Megatron must be stopped!&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;All we need is a little energon, and a lot of luck,&amp;quot; and two samples of the classic [[Transformation#The noise|transformation sound effect]], one ascending, one descending.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The display stand itself was later redecoed as a mail-in prize for TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]&#039;&#039; promotion, intended to be used with &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Convoy]], and again when it was packaged with the &amp;quot;Last Production&amp;quot; run of the Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/20thDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on DVD Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:PepsiOptimusPrime.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Subservience to Corporate America is the duty of all servile beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Pepsi Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Autobot, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Left &amp;amp; right fists, ion blaster, trailer&lt;br /&gt;
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:Inspired by the [[#The Transformers|1985 promotional version]] of Optimus Prime that featured Pepsi stickers on his trailer, this outlandish incarnation of Prime is a slightly altered version of Takara&#039;s 2005 [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure (which represented a different character to Prime). The figure was only sold by [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] at various conventions, and given away as a promotional prize by Pepsi, via their [[Mountain Dew]] brand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:A redeco of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime cab robot sporting an egregious number of Pepsi-themed paint masks and details, Pepsi Prime&#039;s differences from Pepsi Convoy are minimal: he features the shortened smokestacks previously seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release of the mold, the blue pattern on his decals are different (matching the American Pepsi can/bottle look at the time rather than the one used in Japan), and also has a different layout for the Pepsi logo on his left shoulder. Like Pepsi Convoy, he comes with an entirely new trailer unit, specially designed to carry either a single 500ml (16.9 oz) size [[soft drink]] bottle, three 350ml cans, or 12 bottle caps (bottle cap figurines being a common and popular collectible item in Japan). In a first for the Prime mold, the figure&#039;s fists store in holes on the underside of the trailer while he is in vehicle mode. His ion blaster (which also stores under the trailer) is the first Hasbro reissue to feature the original, thick-barrel sculpt, which was reinstated to the mold by the &#039;&#039;[[#Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; release of Prime a few years prior.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/PepsiPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Pepsi Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Sports Label&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:NikemusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Comfortable &#039;&#039;yet stylish&#039;&#039; jogging is the right of all fashionable beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Surely one of the strangest examples of licensed &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; products, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Sports Label|Sports Label]]&#039;&#039; Convoy transforms into a &#039;&#039;shoe&#039;&#039;. Something of a [[shellformer]], this baffling incarnation of Prime is colored primarily white and red in his alt mode of a realistic-looking (if notably undersized) Nike Free 7.0 sneaker, complete with gratuitously long real fabric shoelaces. In [[robot mode]], he is made instantly recognizable by his incorporation of some additional blue and silver in predictable areas, and a traditionally Prime-styled head. Less traditionally, and somewhat perversely, Prime&#039;s feet are sculpted in the likeness of his own sneaker mode, making it seem like he&#039;s wearing himself!&lt;br /&gt;
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:His gun splits into two halves and stores inside his [[kibble]] in shoe mode; in an undocumented feature, it has two handle pegs on opposite sides, so that it can be held either at its far end or halfway along its length. The gun halves can also be plugged together in two different ways.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was, in fact, the &#039;&#039;only&#039;&#039; mold in the &#039;&#039;Sports Label&#039;&#039; line. It was redecoed into the &amp;quot;Marine Free&amp;quot; version of Prime himself (see below), and given a new head to create &#039;&#039;Sports Label&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Megatron]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/SLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Sport Label Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|marine}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Sportslabel convoy marine version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime&#039;s secret Magnus cosplay.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0 Marine Version&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:A redeco of the first &#039;&#039;Sports Label&#039;&#039; Convoy, this figure transforms into a white, navy, and grey sneaker. Promotional images for the figure depicted its robot mode as white and aqua-blue, but the finished product was visibly darker, produced in shades of off-white and dark teal. In either coloration, it sure as heck &#039;&#039;looks&#039;&#039; like it should be [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]], but for whatever reason... it ain&#039;t.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Encore convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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:A new series of reissues means a new release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure, and Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]&#039;&#039; series proved no different. This edition of the figure featured no extra accessories, but it did include the original, thick-barrelled version of Prime&#039;s rifle, as reinstated to the mold by the &#039;&#039;[[#The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; version of the toy a few years prior. Both his blue and red plastics are lighter than normal, though not to the extent of Hasbro&#039;s subsequent 25th Anniversary release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Notably, this edition addresses the small but persistent issue of the Autobot insignias on Prime&#039;s shoulders: Ever since 1984, applying the stickers evenly had been a challenge due to small bumps the figure&#039;s shoulders are textured with. Like the [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure released two years prior, &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; Convoy replaces the stickers with [[tampograph]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|MusicLabelConvoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MusicLabel-toy iPodConvoy.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|You just paid 140 bucks for a new headsculpt, didn&#039;t you? I bet you don&#039;t even &#039;&#039;own&#039;&#039; an iPod...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy —playing iPod speaker—&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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: Hot on the heels of their licensing deals with Pepsi and Nike, TakaraTomy got themselves a slice of Apple™ pie and released Convoy —playing [[iPod]] speaker— as part of their small, musically-themed &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]&#039;&#039; line. This version of Prime is an all-white redeco of the original Generation 1 cab robot, which (much like the &amp;quot;Marine Version&amp;quot; of Prime from the &#039;&#039;[[#Sports Label|Sports Label]]&#039;&#039; line) makes it seem like he ought to be Ultra Magnus. The figure is actually even derived from the retool of the mold created for the original Ultra Magnus figure, as distinguished by the elongated hubcap pegs on the front wheels. Like Pepsi Prime before it, the figure&#039;s fists now store in peg holes on the under side of its trailer. The toy lacks any of the original Prime&#039;s stickers (even the silver stripe on his chest is now a [[paint operation]]) and includes the original thick-barrelled version of Prime&#039;s blaster. The toy features a brand new headsculpt based on the [[#20th Anniversary|20th Anniversary]] Prime figure, given additional poseability not previously seen on the figure by being mounted on a [[ball joint]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:This, of course, is all secondary to the main draw of the figure: it pulls an all-white trailer, which transforms into a working iPod speaker dock by rotating a substantial wedge of its full length 90 degrees . The dock features three working buttons; power, volume up and volume down, as well as an Autobot sigil indicator light. Included is a wall-plugging (Japanese) A/C adaptor with a long lead that plugs into the reverse of the trailer. Although American importers shouldn&#039;t have too much trouble, those living in parts of the world using higher strength A/C current outlets should be warned NOT to simply plug the A/C adaptor in with only a socket adapter, as this will overload the device and fry it completely. Buying the appropriate kind of universal A/C adaptor with advice from an electronics specialty shop is recommended.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/MLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Music Label Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|MusicLabelOP}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Musiclabelprimewithdock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I&#039;m gonna call you Peanut.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime —speakers for iPod—&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Designated &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; rather than the traditional Japanese &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot;, this figure is a redeco of the previous &#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039; Convoy figure into the character&#039;s traditional red, blue and silver color scheme. Unlike previous re-issues of the mold, iPod Optimus Prime&#039;s sports a paint application similar to KissPlayers Convoy, having its ABS/PVC parts painted over with a thin layer of his iconic red, white (silver if you will) and blue motif paint applications (with the exception of his iPod docking trailer). This includes his trailer, though the effect is somewhat marred by the large, visible gap on one side. When reconfigured into dock mode, the interior surfaces surrounding the speakers are decorated with black-on-silver techno-patterns as well as three &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; logos. The recessed space also features a stylised, almost [[Frank Miller]]esque, high-contrast portrait of Prime&#039;s face, although this is largely covered when an iPod is inserted. The figure comes in identical packaging to the original &#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039; Convoy, save for the addition of a sticker illustrating the different color of its contents.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|MusicLabelExile}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ExileTransformersSpeakers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The right of all sentient beings is... um... what am I promoting now? Wait, a Japanese pop band? Are you kidding me? I need a new agent.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;{{anchor|EXILE}}EXILE x TRANSFORMERS —speakers for iPod—&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Exclusive to [http://www.ldhshop.jp/ LDH Shop], this redeco of the &#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039; Convoy toy is utterly ridiculous and was created as a promotion for the Japanese pop band {{w|Exile (Japanese band)|EXILE}}. While Convoy himself has EXILE written on his right forearm, his trailer sports the &amp;quot;Love Dream Happiness&amp;quot; tagline of LDH Inc.[http://www.ldh.co.jp/shopping/index.html], as well as the &amp;quot;EXILE Perfect Year 2008&amp;quot; logo of the &amp;quot;EXILE Perfect Year 2008 Ultimate Best Box&amp;quot; boxset, which was released some months after he was.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2007)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Movie LeaderfortheAges 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The more things change, the more they, uh, get bigger guns.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Leader for the Ages&#039;&#039;&#039; (Wal*Mart exclusive two-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: This Wal*Mart-[[exclusive]] two-pack pairs the deluxe-size &#039;&#039;[[#Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime figure with [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] line&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Fast Action Battlers]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Power Hook Optimus Prime]] toy. Both toys are identical to their original releases, and together represent the Optimus Primes of the oldest and newest generations (at the time) of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;, respectively. The movie Prime is designated &amp;quot;2007 Optimus Prime&amp;quot;, while the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; figure is dubbed &amp;quot;1984 Optimus Prime&amp;quot; (referring not, of course, to the toy, which was produced in 2006, but to the character).&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Diablock Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039; (&#039;&#039;&#039;Mecha Builder Vol.03&#039;&#039;&#039;)[[File:DiablockPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| We have the technology. We can &#039;&#039;rebuild him&#039;&#039;. Except, uh.. for his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|face]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Rounding out a bumper year of Japanese-[[exclusive]] Generation 1 Optimus Primes, the Takara-licensed Kawada brand &#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039; Convoy is a fully transformable Lego-style block building figure similar in premise to the earlier American &#039;&#039;[[Built to Rule!]]&#039;&#039; sets. The &#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039; figure, however, easily outstrips the &#039;&#039;Built to Rule!&#039;&#039; sets by both being an accurate representation of the toy on which it is based, and being able to transform between modes &#039;&#039;without&#039;&#039; having to be partially disassembled and put back together first. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Forming a roughly 11-inch figure when fully assembled, &#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039; Convoy is highly articulated, save for his head, which is only able to move up and down. Said head is also by far the most stylised aspect of the figure, with no real attempt to approximate Prime&#039;s face or mouthplate, instead featuring only a reversed block that gives the odd impression of a cycloptic eye. It is possibly intended to actually represent his forehead grill, as a yellow block inside his head construction remains barely-visible through a slit in his face, possibly intended to represent the classic toy&#039;s yellow eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure&#039;s [[transformation scheme]] is based on the original G1 figure, the only differences being that the fists are not removed but become the headlights, and instead of flipping backwards inside the chest, &#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039; Convoy&#039;s noggin flips forwards with the aid of opening chest windows. A &amp;quot;laser rifle&amp;quot; in the shape of his ion cannon can be built from black bricks, and stickers bearing the Autobot [[Insignia|faction symbol]] can be placed on his shoulders, although this is not recommended as it is designed to permanently stick to multiple tiles which dislodge easily and may damage the sticker.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Henkei convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 13]], 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[#Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class Optimus Prime. He features a significantly altered colour scheme, generally to make the toy more closely resemble his appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon and the original toyline. His truck mode features less silver paint striping, but compensates with a [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]] grill/fender area. In [[robot mode]] all of his previously grey plastic is replaced with red plastic, with a majority of it being painted silver, chromed, or painted gunmetal gray. He features a different shade of red, blue, and clear blue plastic than the Classics version. Since &#039;&#039;Henkei!&#039;&#039; toys do not feature a heat-sensitive rubsign, &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; Convoy has two Autobot sigils tampographed onto his shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Henkei clear convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Clear Version&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[June 19]], 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:This redeco of &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; Convoy is cast almost entirely in translucent colored plastic. Also known by the nickname &amp;quot;Crystal Convoy&amp;quot; among fans, it was first released as an exclusive for the Japanese convention Tokyo Toy Fair 2008, limited to 1000 pieces at the event, but was later made available through [[e-HOBBY]]. It was sold in a monochrome-blue version of &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; Convoy&#039;s regular packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act491/index.php More information on Convoy Clear Version at TFkenkon.com]&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|HenkeiGold}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[vacuum metallizing|Chromed]] entirely in gold like many other [[Lucky Draw figure]]s before it, this version of Prime was available only through a &#039;&#039;[[TV Magazine]]&#039;&#039; mail-in promotion held in December 2008, and was limited to only five units, making it one of the rarest officially available Transformers toys in the world.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, this toy has become the target of several [[knockoff]]s aimed at gullible collectors. Most of the fake ones can be told apart from the real deal by various details not matching up. The real one is cast in gold plastic, painted over in gold chrome and sports small red Autobot [[insignia|logos]] on both shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&amp;amp;album=12878&amp;amp;dispsize=600&amp;amp;start=0 Gallery of (hopefully) a genuine Gold Convoy at TFormers.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2008&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:A (technically) [[unreleased toy|unreleased]] [[black repaint|&amp;quot;black&amp;quot; redeco]] of &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; Voyager-sized Convoy using the same plastic layout and paint mask but replacing red and blue with black, silver with gray, leaving the previously vacuum-metalized grill/fender area unpainted, changing the blue tint for the windows to red and changing all silver and yellow paint operations to blue. The red Autobot insignias would have remained unchanged.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;blackgentei1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&amp;amp;album=9553&amp;amp;dispsize=800&amp;amp;start=0 Gallery of the unreleased &#039;&#039;Gentei! Gentei&#039;&#039; black Convoy at TFormers.com.]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure would have come in a monochrome version of the standard &#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039; Convoy&#039;s packaging, still named &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot; but now labeled as part of the &#039;&#039;Gentei! Gentei&#039;&#039; range of exclusives.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;blackgentei2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/universe-classics-20-29/transformers-henkei-wonderfest-exclusive-black-convoy-in-box-167615/ The unreleased &#039;&#039;Gentei! Gentei!&#039;&#039; black Convoy in packaging] at TFW2005.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Reportedly, this figure was intended as a Wonderfest exclusive, but was canceled because, according too [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Shogo Hasui]], it was too similar to &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nemesis Prime]]. [[Knockoff]]s were later made available, so buyers beware!&lt;br /&gt;
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:A minor redeco (replacing the Autobot insignias with Decepticon insignias, adding silver paint to the grill/fender area and changing the blue paint operations to teal) [[#UnitedBlack|was eventually released]] as a [[Tokyo Toy Show|Tokyo Toy Show 2012]] exclusive, now marketed as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers United|United]]&#039;&#039; line.&lt;br /&gt;
{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2008)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Universetoy 25th anniversary optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2|And the block has returned!!!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: G1&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, sound effects module, comic, DVD&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Sold at the rather exorbitant price of $75, this re-release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is actually one of the most visually different from the other &amp;quot;straight&amp;quot; reissues of the mold, despite Hasbro&#039;s assurance that this is the toy you had as a kid. Positively &#039;&#039;anemic&#039;&#039; in comparison with the original toy, this Prime&#039;s red parts are visibly paler than usual, while his blue parts are much lighter (although the version released at Canadian retail reportedly sports a deeper shade of red again). This shade of blue extends to both Roller (a lighter blue than his traditional dark shade, yet darker than the lightest the figure has been in its history) and the internal workings of his Combat Deck, which is itself a much flatter shade of light grey, compared to its normal dark, swirled metallic silver color. In addition, the toy features the now-customary shortened smokestacks, and the elongated missiles seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release, while the Autobot insignias on his shoulders are no longer stickers, but rather tampographs, like on Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; release. While all reissues of the Prime mold since 2003 have used the original thick-barreled mold for his ion blaster, this version includes the slender sculpt instead.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a 25th anniversary set, Prime includes several new pack-in bonuses: a reprint of the [[The Transformers (issue)|first issue]] of the original [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|comic book]], a DVD containing all three parts of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|animated series]] pilot [[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|&amp;quot;More than Meets the Eye&amp;quot;]], and three desktop wallpapers, and a battery-powered Autobot symbol that plays transforming sound effects, part of the first version of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; [[theme song]], and three voice clips performed by Peter Cullen: &amp;quot;I am Optimus Prime!&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Autobot, transform and roll out!&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Megatron must be stopped, no matter the cost.&amp;quot; There are some reports that the Autobot symbol could be worn out or damaged during the time of purchase.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Outside the United States, this set was available in a thinner rectangular box. It contained all the original accessories from the American release, but not the DVD. An English-only version of this packaging format was available in Asia and Australia (initially only available at Myer stores, but later also at Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us, Kmart and Target, eventually at drastically reduced prices), while a bilingual English/French packaging variant was available in Canada, still including—though not advertised on the packaging—the (English only) comic book.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/25thOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Deluxe Class===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Uni2008-toy SEOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class: Special Edition, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;SE-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Special Edition&amp;quot; Optimus Prime is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; multi-pack toy, featuring some minor paint detail changes, bluer translucent plastic, darker and cooler gray plastic, and darker metallic flake red and blue plastic, with his (previously black-only) rifle body most notably now being cast in both blue &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; black plastic. He came in special &amp;quot;book box&amp;quot; style packaging with black-and-white boxart, and was only available at retail in Australian and Asian markets. North American customers could later buy him via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/HTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Special Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Titanium-toy Target OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yawn... Hey, wait! Am I [[Delta Magnus]] now?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (6&amp;quot; Cybertron Heroes, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, display stand&lt;br /&gt;
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: A [[Target]]-exclusive [[redeco]] of War Within Optimus Prime in [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action film]]-inspired colors. The bio on the back of the packaging only fills up half of the allotted space, as if the [[Forest Lee|writer]] was tired of describing Optimus Primes.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TitOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Target-exclusive Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AlternityConvoy VibrantRed.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It&#039;s like G2 Go-bots all over again...but cooler!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy [Ultimate Metal Silver]&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[February 26]], 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;A-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]&#039;&#039; Convoy transforms into a 1:32 scale Nissan GT-R, featuring die-cast metal parts, an opening hood, trunk and doors, as well as an interior, complete with his feet and thighs being sculpted to form the back seats. This complex figure stands at 6.5&amp;quot; tall, and is armed with a pair of blasters on each arm. In the hyper-dimensional world of the oft-confusing &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; fiction, this figure specifically represents the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Story of Binaltech|Optimus Prime]] of [[universal stream]] [[BT World|Primax 903.0 Beta]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The mold suffers from a [[Design flaw|minor design oversight]], wherein the rear Nissan badge collides with his left leg strut when the left foot is hinged over and pegged into a clear plastic socket during transformation, with the results being that the connection is slightly crooked, isn&#039;t very secure, and sometimes pops off, and that the crooked pegging often causes the socket to crack.&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; Convoy was simultaneously available in both this silver coloration, and a deco based on his traditional appearance termed &amp;quot;Vibrant Red&amp;quot; (see below). The figure was later redecoed to create &amp;quot;[[Nemesis Prime (Universe)#Alternity 2|Convoy [Super Black]]]&amp;quot; (representing not Optimus Prime, but &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]]), &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultra Magnus]], and &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; [[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atlas]]. It was retooled into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]&#039;&#039; [[#GT|GT-R Prime]], [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy [Vibrant Red]&#039;&#039;&#039; (February 26, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;A-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Vibrant Red&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; Convoy is a redeco of the &amp;quot;Ultimate Metal Silver&amp;quot; figure in the much more traditional red and blue Prime color scheme, representing the Optimus Prime of universal stream [[Primax 109.0 Beta]]. The figure was available simultaneously with the Ultimate Metal Silver version, sharing the same packaging and pack-in materials, save for the color of the illustration on the front of the box, and a sticker that identified the figure within.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2010)==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Deluxe Class}}{{anchor|Sons of Cybertron}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy sons of cybertron optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Sons of Cybertron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2010)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Machine gun turret/rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released as part of [[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]&#039;&#039; campaign, the &amp;quot;Sons of Cybertron&amp;quot; set includes a redeco of the 2006 &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Ultimate Battle&amp;quot; pack Deluxe class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]], cast mostly in translucent plastic (his shoulders remain opaque [[Unpaintable plastic|Polyoxymethylene (POM)]]).&lt;br /&gt;
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: He comes packaged with a similarly translucent [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Sons of Cybertron|Rodimus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: The set is a counterpart to TakaraTomy&#039;s simultaneously-available &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]&#039;&#039; Sons of Cybertron set, which also features translucent versions of that line&#039;s Deluxe [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Welcome to Transformers 2010|Optimus Prime]] and [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Rodimus]] figures. It was intended as an exclusive for the Japanese Chara Hobby 2010 festival, but was also initially offered as a raffle prize at the 2010 &amp;quot;Autobot Alliance&amp;quot; event in the Philippines.,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/sons-of-cybertron-crystal-classics-optimus-prime-and-rodimus-set-images-169977/ TFW2005.com reports on the Philippines Autobot Alliance/Cybertron Con event. June 18, 2010]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and was later available for purchase at [[Cybertron Con 2010]] in [[Shanghai]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF2010-toy Legends Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|YOU&#039;LL NEVER GUESS HIS TRUE ALLEGIANCE!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends Class, 2011)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line&#039;s]] &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]&#039;&#039; subline&#039;s [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys, Optimus Prime is based on his original Generation 1 appearance, with a transformation scheme reminiscent of past figures such as the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]] and the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#UltimateBattle|Classics Deluxe Class]] figures. He features a [[Kibble#&amp;quot;Faux-parts&amp;quot;|fake grill]] for his robot mode, and his large legs result in a fairly thick and compact truck bed. His [[rubsign]] is located on the left side of the truck/his left elbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This figure was redecoed and retooled into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]] and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2014)]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSLegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Reveal the Shield&amp;quot; Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF2010 Deluxe G2OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Fandom|We]] see a red truck, and we want it painted [[Scourge (RID)|black]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, 2011)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Laser Rod (weapon)|Sword]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the sixth wave of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; Deluxes (the second and final wave of &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039;), this Optimus Prime is a Deluxe Class mold based on the original &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; Laser Optimus Prime toy ([[#LaserOptimusPrime|see above]]). Transforming into an International 8200 truck, he has some influences from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus Prime]], including the more defined flames on his hood, athletic [[robot mode]] proportions and a more aggressive-looking translucent orange sword that can be held with both hands for maximum extreme chopitude. Optimus Prime features extensive use of translucent plastic in his arms, head and upper torso for a [[light-piping]] effect. Optimus also has a (non-detachable) matrix gimmick in robot mode that is formed by a relief pattern on the inside of the cab&#039;s side windows and is visible through the windshield/chest in robot mode. Like the Legends toy, he&#039;s part of &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; and features a [[rubsign]], this time on the roof. He is also &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; articulated and poseable, even featuring ankles and wrists that are both [[Ball joint|ball-joint]]ed &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; [[Swivel joint|hinged]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: The original Hasbro [[Stock photography|stock photos]] depict him as having red [[paint operation]]s on his kneecaps and the sunken ridges around his blue abs that the final product lacks. The photos on the cardback show him with a red Autobot symbol on his truck door and blue plastic instead of grey for the piece just in front of his rear tires. The back photo also depicts his side windows as being the same translucent orange as the front ones, when they are, in reality, a garish solid orange.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Multiple reports suggest that the toy suffers from a [[design flaw]], inferior plastic quality, or both: due to his hands having peg-holes that are a bit too small to accommodate [[5 mm post]]s, they have a tendency to show stress marks on the inside after pegging his sword handle (or most other pegs) inside. Stress marks also tend to appear near his tiny hinged wrists. Fortunately, there have been no reports of the hands actually &#039;&#039;breaking&#039;&#039; on either location thus far.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This toy was redecoed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]/[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (SG)#BotCon2012|Optimus Prime]] and &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; [[Scourge (RID)#Timelines|Scourge]], and was retooled into &#039;&#039;Timelines/Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Timelines|Ultra Magnus]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Reveal the Shield&amp;quot; Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Transformers2010toy-HasbroMP10OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Standing tall and proud with his smokestacks erect.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Masterpiece Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Masterpiece, 2012 / 2014)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#Transformers (2010)|Ion cannon]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10hasbro|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#Transformers (2010)|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#Transformers (2010)|trailer/Battle Station/Maintenance Dock]], [[Roller (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Spike Witwicky figurine]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Franks]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: The Hasbro [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]]-exclusive release of [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]] features brighter blue plastic and paint, brighter unpainted non-metallic red plastic, painted yellow lights above the front truck windshields, painted light blue eyes, and lacks silver paint for the trailer&#039;s interior. Roller is now blue.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In the Philippines, this was only available as a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us &amp;quot;Limited Edition&amp;quot; figure in the Trinoma mall from August 23–26, with customers having to sign up to reserve their figure. It was limited to 48 units total, and was limited to one per customer.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Hasbro Asia re-released this in 2014. It came with an exclusive addition—the [[Key to Vector Sigma#Masterpiece|Key to Vector Sigma]]. In 2017 it was [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|basically reissued]] under &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; co-branding.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Stock photos show his vehicle mode mistransformed.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-2012-Legends-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends Class, 2012)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Sword (running change variant only)&lt;br /&gt;
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: The &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Legends Class Optimus Prime sculpt, in the deco from the first &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]&#039;&#039; EZ Collection wave (see below) was released as a &amp;quot;dollar store&amp;quot; exclusive (available at stores such as Dollar General and Big Lots) in generic 2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; packaging packaging alongside [[Starscream (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Starscream]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Bumblebee]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Megatron]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: The initial release saw the copyright year removed, while a later [[variant#running changes|running change variant]] featured the new tooling originally used for &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], with not only the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] compatible with [[C joint|3mm posts]], but also Motorbreath&#039;s sword accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Unitedtoy cybertron mode prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|See?! War for Cybertron &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; G1!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Cybertron Mode&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 25]], 2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;UN-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Assault rifle&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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: The first toy in TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers United|United]]&#039;&#039; toyline is a [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Generations|Optimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronic &amp;quot;armored truck&amp;quot;. He now sports a metallic red paint job, with brighter pink paint applications and cooler grey parts, and features several additional paint details to those present on the Hasbro figure in the form of black chest windows and pink lines on his face mask. His rifle transforms as well, folding and plugging into the roof of the vehicle mode. The rifle can also peg into his forearms, and, in its compact configuration, can attach to his shoulders via peg holes on the backs of his front tires or stored behind his back in [[robot mode]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)#Toys|Darkside Optimus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Unitedtoy g1prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|No, my legs won&#039;t retract. Now buy me.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (December 25, 2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;UN-06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle &lt;br /&gt;
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:The second Optimus Prime toy in TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; toyline is another redeco of the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; multi-pack Deluxe-sized toy (the first release in Japan), this time featuring an extensive metallic red paint job on the majority of the red plastic, and he features metallic sheen on the unpaintable red plastic and his blue plastic is now brighter. While the paint masks are identical to the Special Edition release, &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime features additional paint operations on the hip, the stomach grille, the fold-up waist panels, the lower chest piece (at least in the front), and the forehead.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Although the stock photo (pictured from the right) shows both of his biceps painted silver with his Autobot insignia tampographed on the left shoulder, the final product omits the paint operation (due to being molded with unpaintable plastic) and the insignia is placed on his left forearm, just like his &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Unitedtoy laser prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Laser Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 26]], 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;UN-22&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;[[Laser Rod (weapon)|Laser Rod]]&amp;quot; sword&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The third &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime toy is a redeco and slight retool of the [[#Transformers (2010)|Deluxe Class figure]] from Hasbro&#039;s 2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline, itself an homage to Prime&#039;s &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[#LaserOptimusPrime|&amp;quot;Laser&amp;quot; form]]. The toy features translucent blue plastic as opposed to Hasbro&#039;s orange, red paint is used on the biceps instead of blue paint, extra red paint applications on the knees like the original&#039;s sticker detail, and more broken-up red apps on the shoulders. Silver detailing was added to the cab mode on the grill, the bumper, and near the doors. The blue plastic in cab mode is now black plastic to make the figure more accurate to the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; original. The gray plastic is changed from the Hasbro version to more closely match the [[#G2reissue|2006 reissue of Laser Optimus Prime]]. Black paint was applied to the cab mode to mimic the fade from red to black on the original Laser Optimus, but still includes a flame deco like the Hasbro version, only in a different design. It lacks the roof-mounted rubsign of the Hasbro version, instead including Autobot insignias on the cab doors. (Disappointingly, they are Generation 1 insignias, rather than &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; ones!) Additionally, a retool was made to the peg on the inside of his right shoulder, to make it shorter and wider than the Hasbro version, allowing it to move freely without hitting the torso, unlike the Hasbro release. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Unitedtoy-BlackOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Shouldn&#039;t be hard for him to fit in with the Decepticons... There&#039;s like, [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|two]] [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)|other]] &amp;quot;evil Optimus Prime&amp;quot; guys in their ranks.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Black Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[June 16]], 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/blaster, wind vane/cannon&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Available [[exclusive]]ly at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2012 (along with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Shining|&#039;&#039;Prime&#039;&#039; Shining Optimus Prime]]), Black Optimus Prime is a very minor redeco of the previously unreleased [[#GenteiBlack|&#039;&#039;Gentei! Gentei!&#039;&#039;]] black version of [[#Henkei! Henkei!|&#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039; Convoy]], itself a redeco of the [[#Classics (2006)|&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Voyager Class toy]]. As such, Black Optimus Prime is mostly cast in black plastic, with some gray parts, translucent red windows and teal paint operations.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The only differences with the unreleased version, aside from the packaging, are that silver paint has been added to the previously unpainted grill/fender area, the blue paint operations have been changed to teal, and the red Autobot insignias have been replaced by purple Decepticon ones. Prime&#039;s [[bio]] apparently explains that he took on this new color scheme in order to infiltrate the Decepticon ranks, in response to recent attacks by some new Decepticon forces pretending to be Autobots.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1579.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes&#039;s Toy Blog (part 1)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1580.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes&#039;s Toy Blog (part 2)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Chronicle&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|G1MoviePrime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Chronicle-CH01-G1-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 &amp;amp; Movie Sōshireikan Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (multi-pack, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;CH01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster|Laser rifle]], trailer&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure comes in a two-pack with the Deluxe-Class &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime figure]]. Prime himself is almost identical to the &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; release, save for his trailer hitch which was retooled to allow a peg to be inserted within it while still being able to be inserted into the trailer itself (making it compatible with his G1 trailer and the new trailer included). Like the Encore release, he features lighter colors and tampographed shoulder symbols (which vary slightly from the Encore release). &lt;br /&gt;
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:His original trailer is not included with the set; instead, he comes with [[Armored Weapons Platform#Chronicle|a new deluxe-scaled trailer]], not available with any other figure, based on the one towed by Prime in &#039;&#039;Dark of the Moon&#039;&#039;. The trailer is compatible with both figures, and sports [[5 mm post|5mm post]]-holes that will hold (among many other things) G1 Prime&#039;s laser rifle and the [[MechTech]] weapon Movie Prime is armed with. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Oddly, for their official [[stock photography|promotional photography]], Takara took an existing photo of Optimus Prime&#039;s robot mode that was at least a decade old, having previously been used as a very early (and inaccurate) illustration for Hasbro&#039;s then upcoming &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]&#039;&#039; reissue of the figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:EZCollectionChronicleConvoyToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
:A &#039;&#039;veeery&#039;&#039; slight [[repaint]] of the [[#2010legend|2010 Reveal the Shield]] Legends figure, the first &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]&#039;&#039; Prime replaces that figure&#039;s rubsign with a tiny tampographed Autobot symbol on his left bicep. He was one of eight figures available in the first wave of &amp;quot;EZ Collection&amp;quot; blindpacked figures.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Chronicletoy ez g2 prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not a [[Gilthor]] deco.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039;&#039; Legends Prime mold was redecoed again for the second EZ Collection wave. This version of the figure replaces the blue on the head with black, and the blue paint on the legs is stripped off, revealing the black plastic underneath. and like the Megatron redeco in the same wave, features a &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Autobot symbol instead of a Generation 1 insignia.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Note|This section only lists Generation 1-inspired Optimus Prime &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; toys.}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Matrix}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusMatrixKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|If you even &#039;&#039;thought&#039;&#039; about Transformers in 2011, you probably have two of me.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Matrix Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: Intended to be [[exclusive]] to [[BotCon 2011]], this redeco of the regular Optimus Prime Kreon has an open chest showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]] within. He comes with a G1 inspired gun and a black brick display stand.&lt;br /&gt;
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: We say &amp;quot;intended&amp;quot;, because in actuality, the thing appears to have been produced in such huge quantities that it&#039;s wound up being made available in &#039;&#039;loads&#039;&#039; of other places—it was handed out at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011, offered as a free giveaway with any order that included Transformers toys on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]]), as a free gift on the cover of the &#039;&#039;[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]&#039;&#039;, and came as a free gift attached to, of all things, issue #240 of the [[United Kingdom|UK]] children&#039;s comic, &#039;&#039;[[Doctor Who]] Adventures&#039;&#039; (but not the UK&#039;s [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Transformers comic]], you&#039;ll note!).&lt;br /&gt;
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:A supposed factory error even caused this version (minus display stand) to be included in the larger Optimus Prime kit (see below). This problem has (presumably) been fixed, but it was awesome while it lasted.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OMatrixOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Matrix Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus542pc.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Nigh-infinite configuration possibilities, and somehow a WORSE base mode than pretty much every other Optimus&#039;s trailer-bases. Wow.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011) &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;30689&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;542&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Kreons&#039;&#039;: Optimus Prime, Bluestreak, Skywarp, two Stunt Drivers&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle, weapons sprue (sniper rifle, pistol, submachinegun, handcuffs, radio, ammo box), large tool sprue (shovel, hammer, electric drill, clamp), small tool sprue (socket wrench, screwdriver, wrench, hatchet), 2 traffic cones&lt;br /&gt;
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: Naturally, Optimus Prime got the biggest of the sets in the first year of &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;. The set can be built into a large long-nose tractor-trailer rig with a removable &amp;quot;sleeper&amp;quot; cab that hides a computer station, and a trailer that can carry the set&#039;s two motorcycles or open up to carry larger car builds. The robot mode build includes a huge Optimus, based largely on the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus]], though with a head based almost directly on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Voyager Optimus]]. He is armed with a distressingly plain brick that fires pressure-launched missiles (aka his smokestacks). Most of the leftover parts in robot mode become a &amp;quot;headquarters&amp;quot; which is mostly just a random assemblage of mismatched-color panels and a pair of barricades. Both main builds leave numerous parts unused if you go expressly by the instructions, but hey, it&#039;s a building kit, surely you can find &#039;&#039;someplace&#039;&#039; to apply most of them.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The set comes with a bevy of [[Kreon]]s, including Optimus Prime (this one based heavily on Generation 1 Optimus), [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bluestreak]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Skywarp]], and a pair of human [[Stunt Driver]]s. A packaging error resulted in some releases of this set to come with the promotional &amp;quot;Matrix chest&amp;quot; Optimus (see above) rather than the normal version pictured here.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Speaking of errors, the instruction manuals (he has two) both have errors in their parts listings, showing numerous pieces in the wrong colors or not making it clear that some parts are, well, clear. Making things more confusing, not all of these miscolors are reflected in the step-by-step instructions, while a couple new ones are added there.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-90pc.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Kneedom is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;31143&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;90&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: The smaller of the two Optimus Prime kits in year one, this version is based more on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original Optimus Prime]]. The small cabover-style tractor-trailer truck build is solid, unable to seat any Kreons inside. The robot mode is heavily restricted in its articulation, with no knees, and only single-direction-swivel elbows and shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This is one of the few &#039;&#039;Kre-O Transformers&#039;&#039; sets to not come with any Kreons whatsoever, the other being the similarly-sized [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#74pc|Bumblebee]] kit.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OSmallOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;small&amp;quot; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusCustomKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Custom Kreon, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;A6085&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;41&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Rack, large rifle, ray pistol, robot sword, wing-backpack, rocket-backpack&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the first assortment of &amp;quot;Custom Kreons&amp;quot;, this version of Optimus Prime comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His [[tampograph]]s are much more heavily-detailed than the original Kreons, based on the [[#The Transformers|original Optimus Prime toy]]. His &amp;quot;normal&amp;quot; helmet (and small sword) are [[chrome]]d, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the &#039;&#039;Kre-O Battleship&#039;&#039; aliens), plus a buildable large rifle, a buildable wing-pack, and a ray pistol (originally an [[Andorian]] blaster from &#039;&#039;Kre-O Star Trek&#039;&#039;).&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Orion Pax&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle, transparent block, brick display stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Available only with the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]&#039;&#039;, Orion Pax is a Kreon version of Orion Pax from &amp;quot;[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]&amp;quot;. He uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] helmet and the original Optimus Prime Kreon&#039;s gun. The transparent block which he can hold has &amp;quot;KREO&amp;quot; written on it in [[Cybertronian language#Notes|Autobot text]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OOrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Elite}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kre-o-Elite-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Give [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|me]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|your]] face?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Elite Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;43&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Acessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:A polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso, much like the Galvatron in the Factory Battle set. His helmet is completely unpainted.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was a freebie given away at Canadian Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us stores during a build-a-figure event, and also available at the &amp;quot;Transformers Exhibition&amp;quot; event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|SDCC2014}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy OptimusClass84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Voted Most Likely to &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|GIVE ME]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|YOUR FACE]]&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; Succeed]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Kreon Class of 1984&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon figure set, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0090&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Voted&#039;&#039;: Most Likely To Succeed&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: This version of Optimus, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], lays heavy on the toy-based tampographs (though they are completely different from the other iterations), and like the others in the set, has a more animation-model-inspired face deco, what with having a nose and all.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He was only available in a pack of 30 Kreons dubbed &amp;quot;Class of 1984&amp;quot;. This set was made for sale at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014. Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the convention, but as the set sold out at the show, that never happened.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Class of 1984 Optimue Prime at TFU.info]&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Total Commander Optimus Prime (Convoy)&#039;&#039;&#039; (Gacha capsule Kreon, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ray pistol&lt;br /&gt;
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:In late 2014, twelve Kreons were sold through [[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s &amp;quot;TakaraTomy A.R.T.S&amp;quot; [[Gacha]] capsule-toy machines in Japan. Thankfully for the rest of the world, these Kreons are all basically identical to previously-released ones in the Hasbro lines. The Gacha release of Optimus Prime is basically the base [[#Custom|Custom Kreon Optimus]] using his clear-plastic helmet and carrying the small ray pistol, lacking his leg-wheels, smokestacks and backpack (and of course all those other parts and accessories).&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BrickBox.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Brick Box&#039;&#039;&#039; (2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B2963&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;82&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus Rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the third wave of &amp;quot;Brick Box&amp;quot; sets, and found only at Dollar General stores, this version of Optimus Prime uses the new 2015 style of Kreon hips and torso, with a hollow hip-peg and a central post inside the torso for increased grip... which also makes the torso incompatible with about four years&#039; worth of Kreons. Nice. His face and torso tampographs are new.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The set comes with two bags of Kre-O parts, one coming from the first-year Sideswipe set (mostly all the small bits and the now-useless neck joint), the other &amp;quot;new&amp;quot; with some basic bricks and plates. The set has no instructions, as it&#039;s just a box of bricks to make whatever with.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Battle Changers===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|BattleChangers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BattleChanger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It remains to be seen if Optimus&#039; pieces can be rebuilt [[Alligaticon|into an alligator]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Changers, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0715&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;89&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the first wave of &amp;quot;Battle Changers&amp;quot;, this version of Optimus Prime is a &#039;&#039;severely&#039;&#039; built-up Kreon that transforms from truck into a robot and back without removing any parts! However, the sheer chunkiness of his limbs hanging off a Kreon torso make for awkward positioning and questionable balljoint grip strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Like the rest of the Battle Changers, he was available in selected Asian countries in December 2014. These sets only appeared in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BattleChangerVs.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime VS Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Changers 2-pack, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B1506&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;198&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle, trailer&lt;br /&gt;
:This version of Battle Changers Optimus was only available in a two pack set with [[Megatron (Kre-O)#Battle Changers|Battle Changer Megatron]]. He is &#039;&#039;largely&#039;&#039; the same construction as as the single release, but has numerous small differences. He uses a new &amp;quot;double harness&amp;quot; piece on his torso instead of using two harnesses, leaving more space for his head to grip the neck-post, and his chest/windshield parts are each a single clipped &amp;quot;flag&amp;quot; part rather than the multi-part assembly of the single-pack. And of course there&#039;s the additional trailer, which doesn&#039;t have any official robot mode rebuild, and only loosely &amp;quot;connects&amp;quot; to the truck-mode Optimus by being lightly hooked to a single short bar on the back of Optimus&#039;s right leg.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This set, like the one above, was only available in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Mini-Con Combiners===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Mini-Con Combiners, unreleased)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Bazooka, [[Phaser (weapon)|phaser]], Uzi, scoped pistol, [[Klingon]] blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Mini-Con Combiner&amp;quot;&#039; Optimus comes with one standard Kreon and four &#039;&#039;Cityville&#039;&#039;-syle mini-Kreons of the same character, each one a different incarnation from various franchises. With some extra parts, the mini-Kreons become limbs to make a larger combiner-bot.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The main torso-bot is based on Generation 1 Optimus&#039;s original body. Two of his limbs are based on &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]; one &amp;quot;normal&amp;quot; (Inferno helmet), one pre-[[Earth]]-body (Knock Out helmet). Another is based on [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]] (Soundwave helmet), and the remaining one (Ironhide helmet)... actually looks to be based on the Optimus-like-but-not-Optimus [[Micromaster]] [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]! The heck?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:[https://www.seibertron.com/events/fullsize.php?event_id=400&amp;amp;size=1&amp;amp;image=29 First shown at New York Toy Fair 2015], the Mini-Con Combiners were apparently cancelled without fanfare... a decision that must have come late in the day, as they went on to star in their own promotional animation, &amp;quot;[[Stuck in a Tree]]&amp;quot;, released about eight months after the trade show.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;EZ Collection Gum&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EZC-toy Optimus Gum.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Candy toy, [[2012]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: [[July 30]] 2012&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released as a [[candy toy]], [[EZ Collection#Transformers: EZ Collection Gum|&#039;&#039;EZ Collection Gum&#039;&#039;]] Convoy is another redeco of &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], featuring the retooled parts for accessories he does not come with. He is decoed once again in his &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)| Generation 2]]&#039;&#039;-ish color scheme with the black legs and Generation 2 Autobot symbol, but this time he is cast out of &amp;quot;metallic&amp;quot; (aka &amp;quot;slightly glittery/glossy&amp;quot;) plastics, and is absolutely &#039;&#039;coated&#039;&#039; in metallic red paint for most of his cab section. His head is now painted metallic dark blue rather than the prior deco&#039;s black.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As per the toyline&#039;s name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShotstoy-OptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Before time began, I was... a cube.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B003&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;410&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;850&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;370&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]&#039;&#039; Series 1 single-packs, Optimus Prime is a teeny little long-nosed semi truck with &amp;quot;trailer&amp;quot;, with a spring-loaded [[Autotransformation|automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a &amp;quot;spinner&amp;quot; in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. His truck mode and robot body are influenced by the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus Prime]], while his head is taken from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original]]. His blue paint is light and sparkly-metallic, his red paint is dull matte, and his optics are yellow.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was given away free to attendees of Hasbro&#039;s &amp;quot;[[Toy Fair 2012|Collector-Fan Media Day&amp;quot; 2012]], slightly altered by a &amp;quot;Toy Fair 2012&amp;quot; sticker applied to the cardback.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]. He shares parts with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotSuperBot|Super Bot Megatron]] and [[Motormaster (G1)|Motorbreath]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BotShotLauncher}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BStoy-OptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Launcher&#039;&#039;&#039; (Launcher, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;BL001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;920&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;450&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;280&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 1 launchers, this [[repaint]] of Optimus Prime comes with a large trailer that pops open to form a battle station with a spring-loaded launching platform. He appears to have the same plastic colors as the single release, and the same set of [[paint operation]]s, but his paint is done in different shades, having glossy dark blue paint and glossy bright red paint. The black part of his launcher is sculpted to look vaguely like the repair done that is part of Generation 1 Optimus Prime&#039;s repair bay.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BotShotBattleForMatrix}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BStoy-BattlefortheMatrix-LauncherOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Battle for the Matrix&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;UB001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;835&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;505&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;275&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:This minor [[redeco]] of the Optimus Prime Launcher features grey wheels, blue optics, and added red paint on its upper arms, while the launcher has grey plastic in place of black, smaller Autobot symbols on its sides, and gold paint on its interior instead of silver. The [[stock photography]] on the [[packaging]] depicts Optimus with a blue stripe on his built-in &amp;quot;trailer&amp;quot;, which was omitted in the final product.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The set also comes with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Megatron with his launcher]], [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Bumblebee]], and a cardboard token representing the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Bot Shots|Matrix]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSBFTMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Battle for the Matrix&amp;quot; Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BotShotSuperBot}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShots_SuperBotOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;Super Bot 004&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;330&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;315&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;995&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the fourth wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 1 single-packs, Super Bot Optimus Prime is a redeco of his toy in translucent blue plastic. As a Super Bot, he was [[Shortpacking|packed one per case]], and has higher, more lopsided stats than normal Bot Shots. He has a really, &#039;&#039;really&#039;&#039; good Sword stat.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSSBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Super Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BotShotLauncherS2}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BStoy-SpinShotOptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Launcher&#039;&#039;&#039; (Launcher, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;BL001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Launcher, 4 [[Energon cube|Energon Cube]] targets&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;820&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;405&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;390&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 2 launchers, this Optimus Prime transforms into a very boxy &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039;-styled truck with trailer. As a Spin Shot, one manually winds up his upper body beforehand when transforming him into vehicle mode, where striking the front of the vehicle will cause him to burst open and spin while auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher used to propel him to great speeds, as well as four cube targets for him to knock over.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Spin Shot Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BotShotPolarAssaultTeam}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShots PolarAssault Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Polar Assault Team&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;T001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;370&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;945&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;310&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 2 five-packs, this redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy is cast in translucent blue plastic, with his cab painted white. Despite possessing translucent plastic and more lopsided stats than a regular Bot Shot, he is apparently not labeled as a Super Bot. This version of Optimus comes with similarly-themed with new redecos of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Bumblebee]], [[Mirage (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Mirage]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Ironhide]], and [[Jetfire (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Jetfire]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSPAOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Polar Assault Team&amp;quot; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BotShots Dragon Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dragon Track&#039;&#039;&#039; (Playset, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;UB001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Launcher&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;565&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;325&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;725&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Available only with the &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Dragon Track set, this version of Optimus Prime changes from a robot form resembling &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime, into a truck with a rocket exhaust molded into the back of its trailer. As a Flip Shot, he, er, flips up when auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher that can be connected to the track, as well as [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DragonTrack|Flip Shot Megatron and his launcher]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSDTOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Dragon Track&amp;quot; Flip Shot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;BeCool&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BeCool-B03-Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Trailer (Optimus Prime)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Trailer&amp;quot; is practically identical to the &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Battle for the Matrix&amp;quot; Optimus Prime toy with the blue eyes and red arms, the only difference being that the game stats stickers in his chest spinner have been replaced with pictures of his vehicle mode, two people holding hands and the letters &amp;quot;Zzz...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:[[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s [[stock photography]] of Trailer, including the pictures used on the box, uses the original &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Optimus toy with the yellow eyes as a base.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|GarbageTruck}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BeCool-B12-Garbage-Truck.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Garbage Truck (Clean Optimus)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Garbage Truck&amp;quot; is a redeco of the same Optimus Prime toy in blue and white, a common coloration for Japanese garbage trucks, that ends up bearing a coincidental resemblance to the &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Polar Assault Team Optimus. His stickers now picture his truck mode being loaded with garbage, his truck mode driving around, and the word &amp;quot;cleaning&amp;quot; in both English and Japanese.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The B12 ID number was previously used for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Special Sports Car]], a limited toy which was only on shelves for three months before being replaced by Garbage Truck.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|TrailerBase}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BS02-BeCool-Trailer-and-Trailer-Base.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|I just passed a &amp;quot;jimmy&amp;quot; and a White, I&#039;ve been passing everything in sight]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Trailer and Trailer Base (Optimus Prime)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;BS02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:This Trailer is identical to the original &#039;&#039;BeCool&#039;&#039; Trailer other than the stickers, and now comes with the trailer/launcher accessory from &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; redecoed in blue with red stripes. While the vehicle mode sticker in his chest remains, the hand-holding and sleeping ones have been replaced by pictures of the launcher: one in base mode and one in trailer mode. He also comes with a sticker sheet for decorating the Trailer Base.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;GT&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|GTR}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:GT-R-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|From Nissan to nii-san.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;GT-R Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[May 25]], 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GT-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Impact Wrench Gun&amp;quot;, [[Misaki]] race queen figure&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;GT-R Prime&amp;quot; is a heavy retool of &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; [[#Alternity|Convoy]], transforming into a 1:32 replica of the Motul Autech GT-R race car used by the {{w|Nismo}} team in the {{w|Super GT}} racing championship series. He retains the flip-out blasters of the &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; toy and can also wield his new Impact Wrench Gun accessory (also called the &amp;quot;Optimus Rifle&amp;quot; on the &#039;&#039;Transformers GT&#039;&#039; website), a weapon based on the impact wrenches used in car repairs. Like all &#039;&#039;GT&#039;&#039; toys, Prime also comes with a [[GT Sister]], poseable human figures themed after {{w|race queens}}, his partner being a lady named Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:GT-R Prime&#039;s packaging points out that he can be fitted into &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime&#039;s trailer to replicate the way actual race cars are transported.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This mold was also used, with different heads and accessories, to make the other &#039;&#039;Transformers GT&#039;&#039; toys: [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].&lt;br /&gt;
{{AlternityConvoyMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;FJ Cruiser × Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-FJ-Cruiser-Transformers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=3|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;FJ Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; spare tire/axe&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of a cross-promotion between {{w|Toyota}} and TakaraTomy, the deluxe-sized FJ Optimus Prime transforms into an {{w|Toyota FJ Cruiser|FJ Cruiser}}, with his axe weapon becoming the vehicle&#039;s spare tire. The vehicle mode&#039;s body panels come packaged on the sprue, and can then be clipped onto the core figure. The mass retail release of FJ Optimus includes yellow and white panels, while the red variant was available when purchasing an FJ Cruiser at Japanese Toyota dealerships. As is typical of TakaraTomy exclusives, these variants came in grayscale packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FJOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on FJ Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Construct-Bots&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Construct-Bots-Elite-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Elite Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle. This version is a retool to the Ultimate Class two-pack listed below, as his head design is slightly different. Additionally this version features transparent plastic for his body armor amongst other plastic changes. He includes a blue version of one of the Ultimate Class version&#039;s guns, specifically the one recycled from Wheeljack. &lt;br /&gt;
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:As with all [[Construct-Bots]], Optimus Prime&#039;s rubber ball joints on the shoulder and feet can harden over time, which makes it difficult to pose smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Construct-Bots-Elite-Class-OPvsM-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|constructbotsUltimate}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime vs Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Ultimate Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist), [[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle, packed alongside his eternal nemesis [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Megatron]]. This version has opaque colors and a more traditional Optimus color scheme. He includes a projectile weapon along with a variety of melee weapons, as well as a swathe of extra parts for additional configurations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus&#039; sword was later redecoed/reused for [[Silverbolt (G1)#Construct-Bots|Silverbolt]] and one of &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]]&#039;s weapons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HM-toy Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Modular building is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Upgrade, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;18&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Missile-launching rifle, missile, energy axe, cannon, left &amp;amp; right rocket pods, &amp;quot;Ultra Magnus&amp;quot; right forearm &amp;amp; fist&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &amp;quot;Battle Upgrade&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;[[Hero Mashers]]&#039;&#039; toys, Optimus is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; accessory. As a first-wave figure, he has extra ankle articulation that is not present in later waves (a cut that was made to all &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; lines, not just the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;-branded ones).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]&#039;&#039;, meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.&lt;br /&gt;
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:While he is the same size as a standard Hero Masher, his larger [[size class|price point]] is made up for with a lot more parts and gimmicks. Both of his hands are removable, which allows for accessories to be placed in his wrist sockets, notably his iconic &amp;quot;energy axe&amp;quot;. His rifle is a spring-loaded missile launcher. He also comes with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Ultra Magnus]]&#039;s right arm, which is a [[redeco]] of &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Hero Mashers|Bulkhead]]&#039;s, only molded to remove that toy&#039;s missile-launching gimmick.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|ElectronicHeroMasher}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HM-toy Optimus Electronic.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Mom said it&#039;s &#039;&#039;my&#039;&#039; turn on the [[Xbox 360|Xbox]].&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Electronic Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Electronic Action, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;22&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Missile launching cannon, missile, sword, shield, bladed shield, electronic left forearm, bladed left fist, torso armor, left &amp;amp; right winged &amp;quot;launchers&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right armor boots&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first (and only) wave of larger electronic &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers Transformers&#039;&#039; toys, the base Optimus Prime figure in this set is &#039;&#039;almost&#039;&#039; identical to the above &amp;quot;Battle Upgrade&amp;quot; toy; this version has a closed right fist that can hold accessories rather than the Battle Upgrade version&#039;s finger-pointy one.&lt;br /&gt;
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:However, this set comes with a completely different (and much larger) pile of accessories to turn Optimus (or any other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; figure) into a hulking armored warrior. He comes with an extra left forearm with an electronic light, used to light up clear-plastic accessories when they&#039;re plugged into his wrist socket. Several of these accessories take inspiration from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]]&#039;s gear, notably a very &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039;-esque shield.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Oddly, the big stompy boots accessories are designed in a way that Optimus is really far back in them, leaving a huge gap between his shins and the boots&#039; &amp;quot;knee&amp;quot; guards. Presumably this is to accommodate other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; toys with much larger footprints.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;EZ Collection&#039;&#039; (2013)==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-2014-EG01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=0.99|thumb|I&#039;m the one you actually want. Except that you&#039;re gonna import it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;EG01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:This &#039;&#039;EZ Collection&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is &#039;&#039;yet&#039;&#039; another release of the &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; redeco with the Motorbreath retooling, but this time he features light blue paint applications in place of the original dark blue. Like the rest of his brethren on the same line, Optimus features a movie version of the Autobot insignia.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Bearbrick&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Bearbrick OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Honey is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[July 17]], 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime transforms from a Bearbrick painted up like himself to a bear-eared robot. He has no accessories, but holes in his [[robot mode]] hands can accommodate other toys&#039; weapons.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold, with a different head sculpt, was also used for the simultaneously released Bearbrick [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]], and also redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] and &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]]. It was further retooled into Bearbrick [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Starscream]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (campaign item)==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:AOE-toy Convoy AnniversaryClear.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy [Anniversary Clear Ver.]&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:A [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]&#039;&#039; Legends Class [[#Legends_Class|Optimus Prime]] toy with the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; [[Motormaster (G1)#GDO|Motorbreath]] [[retool]]ing (for accessories he does not come with), Convoy is cast in red and black clear plastic. He has been retooled to include a magnet in his right foot, allowing him to interact with &#039;&#039;Lost Age&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Lost Age|Battle Command Optimus Prime]] and &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&amp;amp;Chomp|Stomp &amp;amp; Chomp Grimlock]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Convoy was available at a variety of 2014 events, including on [[May 3]] at a &amp;quot;Kids Walk&amp;quot; event at {{w|Fuji Speedway}}, in special packaging on [[May 16]] at the &amp;quot;Transformers Celebration 2014&amp;quot; midnight event at the Sunshine City [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] store in {{w|Ikebukuro}}, on [[June 15]] at Tokyo Toy Show 2014, at the Aeon Mall in {{w|Kasukabe}} on [[July 19]], and at the &amp;quot;Transformers Expo&amp;quot; event in {{w|Yokohama}} on [[August 9]]; at the Expo&#039;s preview night, attendees could also acquire a sticker sheet designed to turn the toy into Nemesis Prime. Convoy was also available as one of three preorder bonuses for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]&#039;&#039; [[Roadbuster (G1)#Cloud|Roadbuster]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Yokohama Convoy|Nemesis Prime/Yokohama Convoy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Legend Commander Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Legend-Commander-Collection-LC-01-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Jodai&amp;lt;!--初代--&amp;gt;)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;LC-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster, Energon Axe&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the &#039;&#039;[[Legend Commander Collection]]&#039;&#039; sold at [[Transformers Expo]], &amp;quot;Convoy (Jodai)&amp;quot;—&#039;&#039;jodai&#039;&#039; (初代) meaning &amp;quot;first generation&amp;quot;—is a redeco of &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; G1 Convoy. While most of the paint masks are identical to the original mold, other changes include replacing the translucent parts into clear blue plastic, and the panel-lining on the grill is stripped off. Unlike the first toy, he does not include a pair of swappable 3mm fists, his missile launcher, or his Calamity Defenser weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Remaining stock was sold through [[TakaraTomy Mall]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Optimus Prime Pen==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:OptimusPrimePen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hand cramps are the right of all sentient writers and artists.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Optimus Prime Pen&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, cap/barrel&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in Japan by [[Sentinel (company)|Sentinel]] as part of the 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime Pen is a well-articulated robot that folds into the shape of a rather chunky, but functional ballpoint pen. The tip of the pen is formed from his ion blaster, with the barrel acting as a cap.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Black Convoy Pen|Black Convoy Pen]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Ultra Magnus Pen|Ultra Magnus Pen]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2014)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers-2014-Legion-Optimus-Prime-(black-insignia).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Black insignia version pictured.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legion Class, 2014/2015/2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:Another release of the &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Legends Class sculpt, the deco for its initial release is &#039;&#039;almost&#039;&#039; identical to the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; release from 2012, having silver chest-windows instead of light-metallic-blue, plus a large &amp;quot;CE&amp;quot; mark and number on the backs of its legs, declaring the toy meets European product safety requirements. The tooling is identical to the 2012 release&#039;s running change variant, with the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top compatible with [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] [[C joint|3mm]] pegs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Bizarrely, the [[package art]] is lifted directly from the &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class Optimus Prime/Autobot Roller two-pack&#039;s packaging, whereas the [[stock photography|stock photos]] depicted on the back of the packaging are taken from &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime&#039;s packaging and only slightly altered, advertising a &amp;quot;[[Reveal the Shield]]&amp;quot; [[rubsign]] [[gimmick]] the toy doesn&#039;t actually have. Meanwhile, Hasbro&#039;s official stock photos provided to online retailers (including an in-packaging photo) depict the toy with the sword that came with the running change variant of the sculpt&#039;s 2012 release, even though the actual toy doesn&#039;t include the sword.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Legion Class Optimus Prime has been found at Family Dollar and Dollar General stores in the United States. A later [[variant]] repleaced the red Autobot insignia with a black version. This later version was also released at general retail in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Russia. In Singapore it was released together with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]] as part of the promotion for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039; in selected cinemas.&lt;br /&gt;
:This figure was made available again, without any changes, in 2015, this time in new packaging resembling the then-concurrent packaging design for the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; line, but replacing the name &amp;quot;Generations&amp;quot; with &amp;quot;Authentic Transformers&amp;quot;. It was also given a new Hasbro product code number and UPC barcode, thereby technically making it a separate product. In 2017, it was re-released &#039;&#039;again&#039;&#039;, this time in a minor variant of the 2014 version&#039;s packaging (including the original product code number and barcode) that now lacked the reference to the non-existing &amp;quot;Reveal the Shield&amp;quot; gimmick.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]], the Black Insignia variant of the toy ended up being dumped to some hobby shop dealers in Asia., and even returned to discount stores like Five Below and 99 Cents Only in the US in 2020.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Nanoblock Motion Choro-Q&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:NanoblockChoroQConvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not Minecraft.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 11]], 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:Produced as a collaboration between toylines &#039;&#039;[[Diablock|Nanoblock]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Choro-Q]]&#039;&#039;, this Optimus Prime is a building block toy providing pieces to build both Optimus Prime&#039;s super deformed robot mode and, separately, his truck mode (or something else, if you want). His truck mode is built on a generic &#039;&#039;Choro-Q&#039;&#039; chassis outfitted with an electric motor and can be remote-controlled using a smartphone app. While the chassis is physically generic, its firmware identifies it as belonging to the Convoy kit, and the smartphone app&#039;s controls adopt a blue and red theme to match, complete with Autobot logo on the steering wheel hub.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:QTransformers Optimus Prime GT.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Ohhh! Boo hoo! Let me play a sad song for you on the world&#039;s smallest Optimus Prime!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[January 24]], [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QT-09&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Q-Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a tiny [[super deformed]] toy based on the [[#Alternity|&#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; Convoy]] design, transforming into a Nissan GT-R R35, though his legs retain the traditional blue truck bed motif. The English name on the packaging refers to him as just &amp;quot;Optimus&amp;quot;. He comes with a code for unlocking &amp;quot;GTR Optimus Prime&amp;quot; as a playable character in the &#039;&#039;[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]&#039;&#039; game. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime was retooled into &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Soundwave]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:QTransformers Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[April 25]], 2015 / [[January 30]], 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID numbers:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QT-19&#039;&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;&#039;QTF-04&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; Convoy is based on his traditional design, transforming into a flat-nose truck with an integrated, non-removable trailer. He comes with a code for unlocking Generation 1 Optimus Prime, under the name &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot;, in &#039;&#039;Mystery of Convoy Returns&#039;&#039;. This toy was re-released with a new ID number as part of the second &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; series.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Convoy was redecoed into &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Q-Transformers|Black Convoy]] and retooled into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:QTM Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QT-M&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:QT-M Optimus Prime is a redeco of the GT-R Optimus Prime mold in the colors of the Transformers-sponsored [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf30th/teammach/ Nissan GT-R] used by the Team Mach racing team (a vehicle previously used as the base for the non-toy character [[Mach Five Racing Prime]]). Like &#039;&#039;[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s [[Safety Prime]], this toy was a collaboration with the [[w:Super GT|Super GT]] racing series and was given away free to young children who attended TakaraTomy-sponsored &amp;quot;Kids&#039; Walk&amp;quot; events held by Super GT in the fall season of 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:OptimusPrimeOriginalPlaystation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|U R NOT &amp;lt;font color=red&amp;gt;E&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation&#039;&#039;&#039; (02/2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Controller/ blasters, memory card, &#039;&#039;Everybody&#039;s Golf&#039;&#039; disc, Playstation Club Vol. 1 disc&lt;br /&gt;
:Released alongside a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Mega Drive Megatron|Sega Mega Drive version of Megatron]] and outside of any other toyline, &amp;quot;Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation&amp;quot; transforms from robot to a scaled-down non-functional [[Sony]] [[PlayStation]] video game console. He features an opening disc compartment as well as two small thin plastic game discs (&#039;&#039;Everybody&#039;s Golf&#039;&#039;, and Playstation Club Pre-Play Vol. 1) which can store inside his disc compartment. Also included is a memory card that can slot into its dedicated port, as well as a corded controller that splits in half and attaches to his lower arms. The controller&#039;s four shoulder buttons flip out into &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; tiny blasters.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotCon-2015-General-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;General Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (BotCon 2015 two-pack)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Launcher, missile, missile pod, pistol, rifle, cannon/rifle stock, cannon/rifle scope&lt;br /&gt;
:Available in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Generation 2&amp;quot; 2-pack alongside [[Hound (G1)/toys#Timelines|Sgt. Hound]] at [[BotCon 2015]], General Optimus Prime is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[Roadbuster (G1)#Generations|Roadbuster]] based on the cancelled &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[#G2General|General Optimus Prime toy]]. He transforms into an off-road vehicle and comes with numerous weapons, all of which peg via 5mm post onto his vehicle rear/legs, shoulders, upper &amp;amp; lower arms, and hands: a spring-loaded, missile-firing launcher, a pistol, a rifle, and two small cannons that respectively form the scope and stock of the rifle. All of his weapons can combine to form an unwieldy superweapon. The flaws from the original mold are likely to be retained from this release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold also served as the basis of the non-toy &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]&#039;&#039; incarnations of [[Guiledart#Beast Wars: Uprising|Guiledart]] and [[Killer Punch#Beast Wars: Uprising|Killer Punch]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/BCGeneralOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; General Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Unite Warriors&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-UW05-Convoy.jpg|upright=2.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Grand Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (giftset, [[February 27]], [[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;UW-05&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots&lt;br /&gt;
:Takara&#039;s iteration of &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the Rodimus mold). This version of Convoy has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon. Like &#039;&#039;Unite Warriors&#039;&#039; [[Menasor (G1)#Unite Warriors|Menasor]], the set also features some minor improvements to the original sculpts, such as improved hip-ratchets for Convoy for increased stability. He also had the slightly modified pegs that Legends Class Rodimus (or Blackjack, Runabout, and Runamuck) can securely attach to, which was previously used for Battle Core Optimus Prime. The tampographed Autobot insignia on the roof/flip-out head joint is now re-positioned to his side truck panels. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; release]] of the mold, Convoy features additional paint operations on the thighs, truck bumpers, the details on the inner legs, the gestalt chest halves (which are now painted over due to being molded in grey plastic), and the gestalt torso&#039;s lower section. The stomach&#039;s deco is also minimized, and the silver paint operations on the lower legs are now replaced with gunmetal while the mute metallic blue is now shiny metallic. When it comes to unpaintable plastic; his knee joints and feet are blue while the majority of the shoulder joints are now red. In addition, his gestalt skirt flap is now molded in the same grey color, and the leg panels and thighs are now molded in black, with the latter being painted in silver with some yellow details. As the thighs are painted, care must be taken while transforming him in both modes, as they&#039;re somewhat prone to paint scraping. To minimize the damage, the two rear halves must be opened first to transform the legs. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Despite the ratchet fix, however, Convoy is also the weakest link of the gestalt combination, due to several design failures attributed to his torso mode. The square holes and tabs used to secure the arms together when in torso mode are too weak to remain locked in place (though a very small number of copies can secure the arm well), and are prone to falling out of position should an attached arm be moved. The torso mode&#039;s skirt plate is also attached to the stomach rather than the pelvis, rendering the waist swivel nearly worthless due to the skirt obstructing articulation. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Xiaomi / Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Optimus Prime Power Bank.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transforms from robot to the Monolith from 2001 and back!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Power Bank&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039; Shield/Power Bank Shell, wings, sword, USB cord&lt;br /&gt;
:Available as a [[HasCon 2017]] exclusive, this Optimus Prime transforms from robot into a &#039;&#039;working&#039;&#039; power bank that supports 6500 mAh of battery power, thanks to a team-up between [[Hasbro]] and Chinese consumer electronics company {{w|Xiaomi}}. As a throwback to the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;s&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt; [[Laser Rod]] gimmick, the USB cord can also plug on his sword to light-up.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;au x Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|Cell service is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in conjunction with Japanese cellphone maker au,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p170201.pdf TakaraTomy au x Transformers Project press release]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &#039;&#039;au x Transformers&#039;&#039; INFOBAR Optimus Prime celebrates 15 years since the 2002 au Design Project that resulted in the INFOBAR cellphone, as well as the 10th anniversary of the [[Live-action film series|live-action films]]. He transforms into a (non-functional) scaled-down replica of the 2002 au INFOBAR, and in lieu of cellphone functions, the figure can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is also non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical &amp;quot;Transformers INFOBAR&amp;quot; design. He features articulated hands for grasping the included tiny flip-phone accessory (which can flip open) that is stored in the bottom of the cell phone mode. The figure also includes a display stand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The project was crowd-funded through Japanese crowd-funding site Makuake.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/01/31/transformers-x-au-transforming-phones-launch-crowdfunding-campaign-332289 Transformers x au Transforming Phones Launch Crowdfunding Campaign at TFW2005.com]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; For 5,400 yen, contributors received an INFOBAR Optimus Prime, or for 16,200 yen, received INFOBAR Optimus Prime, INFOBAR Megatron and INFOBAR Bumblebee, the only way to obtain the last two items. The project received one million yen in the first 24 hours, ultimately topping out at over 32 million yen.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was redecoed into INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (below) and slightly retooled with new heads and redecoed into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180313050340/https://time-space.kddi.com/au-transformers/ More information on au x Transformers website (Japanese)]&#039;&#039; (archived)&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.makuake.com/project/au-transformers/ More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Makuake crowd-funding site (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://chohenken.com/2017/10/08/INFOBARtf_optimusprime-nishikigoi/ Pictorial review of INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Chohenken (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime-ANNIN.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|White knight vs [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Music Label|white noise]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) is a redeco of INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI), transforming into a recreation of the ANNIN edition of the INFOBAR cellphone. All-white in cellphone mode, he sports additional blue and red detailing in robot mode. Surprisingly, this white repaint of Optimus is not based on Ultra Magnus, but rather his [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|movie incarnation]]. Like the other figures in this line, he is not a working cellphone but can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical &amp;quot;Transformers INFOBAR&amp;quot; design. The figure also includes a display stand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was also retooled into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://time-space.kddi.com/feature/news-sp/20170713/2041 More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Authentics 5inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the budget collector who refuses to give in to [[knockoff]]s.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bravo, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers Authentics|&#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;]] toyline, &amp;quot;Autobot Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is roughly the size of a 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Mini-Con Battle Packs|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Battle Pack]] toy. He changes from an [[evergreen]]-inspired robot into a more G1-based truck in just four steps. His instructions are incorrect; for truck mode, his legs must be folded in before the arms, otherwise the locking tabs on the arms will get in the way. Due to his transformation, he ends up with no elbows and a fake chest. He also has problems standing up due to hollow legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Authentics 7inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the budget collector who wanted their cheap figures to be &#039;&#039;slightly&#039;&#039; stylish.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alpha, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
:Standing at the height of a Voyager figure, &amp;quot;Autobot Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is nearly identical to his smaller counterpart. He retains the four-step transformation while gaining the (sideways) elbows that the little guy lacks. Like his wavemate [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Authentics|Grimlock]], Optimus comes with kibble detached in-package.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Changer, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
:This Optimus Prime scales with the rest of the Titan Hero/Guardian/Changer figures, utilizing a different transformation scheme compared to his previous &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039; figures. Due to the said transformation scheme, and unusual for an Optimus Prime toy; his shoulders end up sticking out from the cab&#039;s rear.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Bravo-2024-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If you think the 2017 figure was bad... you now owe them an apology.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bravo, 2024)&lt;br /&gt;
:The first in a new format of &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039; Bravo figures that use simplified conversions, Optimus Prime changes into a truck in 6 steps. This figure shares a similar transformation scheme with most of the truck-based &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots&#039;&#039; figures. He features no useful articulation. Bizarrely, his legs are mostly unpainted &#039;&#039;except&#039;&#039; for his calf-vents which are painted blue, in an apparent inversion of the usual color scheme for Prime&#039;s legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy is first revealed at [https://www.mercadolibre.cl/transformers-authentics-bravo-optimus-prime-figura-de-accion/p/MLC29503566 Mercado Libre], an Argentine e-commerce store.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Street Fighter II × Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Collab-toy SF2 Ryu.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The pipes are broken!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy [Ryu] vs Megatron [Vega]&#039;&#039;&#039; (Two-pack, [[2018]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: [[May 26]], 2018&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: sword, double-barreled rifle, Headmaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available as part of the exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]&#039;&#039; toyline, &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot; is a redeco of &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]] in [[Ryu]]&#039;s traditional colors, fleshtones and all. His vehicle modes are both adorned with the &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;fūrinkazan&#039;&#039;&amp;quot; kanji from Ryu&#039;s belt: 風林火山 (&amp;quot;as fast as the wind, as quiet as the forest, as daring as fire, and immovable as the mountain&amp;quot;). He transforms from robot to tanker truck to plane and back. Both vehicle modes have &amp;quot;cockpit&amp;quot; areas to seat any [[Titan Master]] (or compatible) figure. Like all &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Voyager class figures, he has built-in mechanisms to &amp;quot;bulk up&amp;quot; his noggin. In his case, these are spring-loaded pylons. The smaller Headmaster&#039;s robot mode is also painted to resemble Ryu.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Convoy was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Megatron]] &amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;[&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;[[M. Bison#Toys|Vega]]&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;]&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;. This set was available for pre-order on [[TakaraTomy Mall]] from [[November 22]] to [[November 27|27]], 2017, with orders fulfilled in late May 2018. A pre-order goal was also set: if at least 3000 units were pre-ordered, the set would also come with clear display stands for both toys.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This two-pack was later brought to the West in 2022 as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Collaborative]]&#039;&#039; line, released as a [[Target]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] exclusive in the United States. These releases are functionally identical to the Takara versions; the Hasbro versions have new manufacturing tampographs, but are otherwise the same. They even have all of the Takara packaging &#039;&#039;inside&#039;&#039; the new Hasbro outer packaging!&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Golden Lagoon&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF 35th Golden Lagoon Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No luck required... until you transform him.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[July 29]], 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;GL-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion blaster, energon axe, Matrix of Leadership&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a gold and gold chrome redeco of MP-10 in homage of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|episode of the same name]]. He does not include the trailer, Roller or Spike, but retains his energon axe, ion blaster, and Matrix of Leadership. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of TakaraTomy&#039;s 35th anniversary celebration, he was initially released at Summer [[Wonder Festival]] 2018, then later through [[Cybertron Satellite]] stores across Japan and [[TakaraTomy Mall]] on [[September 9]], 2018. Along with the rest of the &#039;&#039;Golden Lagoon&#039;&#039; toys, he was later rereleased through [[Hasbro Pulse]] in January 2021.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was used to represent &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects comic .281.29|Gold Primus Convoy]]&#039;&#039;&#039; in the &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects Special Comic|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039; comic.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;G-Shock × Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G-Shock X Transformers Master Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;lt;big&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;STAR PLATINUM!&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/big&amp;gt;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Master Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 8]], [[2018]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 [[Star Drive Cannon]], [[Chrono Matrix]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy) and [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (Robot parts and accessory)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Released to celebrate the 35th anniversary of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; and G-Shock, Master Optimus Prime transforms into a &amp;quot;Pedestal Prime Mode&amp;quot; that can hold the included Chrono Matrix accessory or a G-Shock watch. In particular, it is able to hold G-Shock DW-5600 series and DW-6900 series watches. The included Star Drive Cannons can be held in the hands in robot mode, or attached to its Pedestal Prime Mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was retooled to make [[G3 Prime#G-Shock × Transformers 2|Master Nemesis Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Master Optimus Prime Resonant Mode [With G-Shock]&#039;&#039;&#039; (December 8, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 Star Drive Cannon, Chrono Matrix&lt;br /&gt;
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:Essentially the same release as above, but includes a compatible DW-6900TF-4 watch.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:VintageG1-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Aren&#039;t you over [[Bumblebee (film)|trailers]] by now?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right)&lt;br /&gt;
:Sold at a &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Leader-price point, &#039;&#039;[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a [[Walmart]]-exclusive reissue of the [[#The Transformers|Generation 1 toy]] without the trailer. It includes the two versions of his blaster rifle that had not been packaged together since the [[#NewYearConvoy|New Year Special release]], and his smokestacks are now restored to their long, untrimmed glory not seen in the U.S. since the [[#Generation 2|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy]]. The silver stripes on his chest and arms are now painted, replacing the factory-applied stickers. In addition, this release comes with a new sticker sheet that features more symmetrical designs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like all &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; figures, Optimus Prime was [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada and general release in Asia, notably Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us.&lt;br /&gt;
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==35th Anniversary==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-35th-Anniversary-OP-set-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy &amp;amp; Optimus Prime Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: [[December]] [[2019]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, Convoy is basically a TakaraTomy release of the &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; toy above, complete with an additional laser blaster. It does not however come with the modified sticker sheet from the &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Convoy was only sold as a set with (but packaged separately from) [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#35th Anniversary|Optimus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Crossover Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MyLittlePrime.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;My Little Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2020]])&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of a series featuring crossovers between &#039;&#039;[[My Little Pony]]&#039;&#039; and other properties including &#039;&#039;[[Ghostbusters]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Power Rangers]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;Dungeons &amp;amp; Dragons&#039;&#039;, My Little Prime is a pony representation of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] using a mold inspired by Generation 1 of the equine property. He has an Autobot [[insignia]] as his cutie mark. The figure has no articulation aside from a ball-jointed tail.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://hasbropulse.com/products/my-little-pony-crossover-collection-transformers-my-little-prime My Little Prime at Hasbro Pulse]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Transformers Fan Book==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kodansha-TF-Fanbook-2021-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Fan Book 2021]]&#039;&#039;&#039; (TV-Magazine Mook, 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: July 2021&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as one of the freebies (along with the Stealth-colored Bumblebee) for the 2021 issue of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]&#039;&#039;, this Optimus Prime is yet another redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Legends Class|&#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Legends Class mold]]. Deco changes include the silver paint being stripped from the smokestacks, while the rest of the body parts, such as the lower waist and the upper thighs/tanks, are painted in black instead. This release uses the Motorbreath retooling.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Fan-Book-2023-Core-Class-Optimus-Prime-Red-Clear-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Fan Book 2023]]&#039;&#039;&#039; (TV-Magazine Mook, 2023)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: August 22, 2023&lt;br /&gt;
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:The fourth &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]&#039;&#039; comes with the &amp;quot;Optimus Prime (Red Clear Version)&amp;quot; toy, redecoed from the [[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|&#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039;]] Core Class [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/Generations_toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Kingdom|mold]]. with the deco once again based on the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;-inspired colors used for the &#039;&#039;Chronicle&#039;&#039; EZ Collection figure. &lt;br /&gt;
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:His transformation shares engineering with the &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Legends figure, but with sculpted detailing directly based on the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; mold, down to details like the &#039;&#039;vestigial knee flaps&#039;&#039; from the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; mold. The included Ion Blaster features a 3 mm handle under a 5 mm post, dedicated to the C.O.M.B.A.T. System. He is also fairly articulated for a figure this small, having head rotation and tilting, torso rotation (which actually looks a bit unnatural), ab crunch, butterfly joints at the shoulders, and ball joints in shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a redeco of the Core Class mold, Optimus Prime (Red Clear Version) can hitch the trailer (with the trailer hitch/shield panel on) from the Hasbro Pulse exclusive Optimus Prime &amp;amp; Bumblebee 2-pack.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Robosen Collector&#039;s Edition==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Robosen_Optimus_Prime_stock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This isn&#039;t your slightly older brother&#039;s [[Automorph Technology|automorph.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Auto-Converting Robot&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable&lt;br /&gt;
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:Robosen&#039;s Optimus Prime is a highly interactive, programmable transforming robot. With over 5,000 pieces, 60 microchips, 27 servo motors, 6 high-intensity [[light-emitting diode|LED]]s, 80 different sound effects including voice clips from Peter Cullen, a dedicated iOS/Android bluetooth app interface, and a pricetag of $750 USD, it blurs the line between &amp;quot;toy&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;high-end showroom electronics.&amp;quot; Users can choose between multiple ways to control its robotic movements: including pre-programmed voice commands, pre-programmed app controls, or user-created movement scripts. In truck mode, it can drive as directed or honk its horn. In its [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]]-influenced 19&amp;quot;-tall robot mode, it can execute a long list of included scripted actions featuring voice and sound effects, plus an infinite variety of user-programmed poses and user-scripted movement sequences. It has distinct attack movements and sounds to be used with its weapons, and has flip-out wrist communicators featuring sticker images of Megatron and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The main power source is an internal rechargeable lithium ion [[battery-powered motor|battery]]. The truck&#039;s front bumper flips down to expose the charging port and the separate micro USB interface port. A replaceable CR 1220 3V battery powers the &amp;quot;laser rifle&#039;s&amp;quot; LED; it&#039;s not really a laser, but it&#039;s bright. The instructions say don&#039;t look straight at it. &lt;br /&gt;
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:In voice command mode, the spoken user command for conversion between truck and robot modes is officially supposed to be &amp;quot;[[Trademark#Genericized trademarks|convert]],&amp;quot; but secretly the toy will respond the same if you say &amp;quot;transform.&amp;quot; It also responds to more than 30 other simple words and phrases which trigger other animations and basic functions: such as: &amp;quot;turn left&amp;quot; to turn left, &amp;quot;move right&amp;quot; to step to the right, or &amp;quot;hero&amp;quot; to strike a superheroic ground-punching pose. 6 months after launch, the Robosen software developers were still releasing new movement animations and firmware updates via channels that can be found in the official app, with no announced end date for their continuing improvements.&lt;br /&gt;
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:27 servo motors might sound like a lot, but compared to contemporary 1st-party figures costing hundreds and hundreds (&#039;&#039;and hundreds!&#039;&#039;) of dollars less, this item does lack some some pretty standard joints: such as neck rotation, wrist rotation, and the type of leg rotation that would have allowed the feet to point in different directions.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Although this Optimus Prime does mostly transform on its own, there are some additional manual adjustments required to make each mode look the way it&#039;s advertised. In robot mode, one red panel can be removed from the back of the head, and the gas tanks can be moved into a lower position on the legs. If the gas tanks are not lowered, they can protrude enough to obstruct animation. For vehicle mode, the removable red panel should be reattached, gas tanks moved back so they don&#039;t cover the wheels, and the side-view mirrors can be flipped out.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In truck mode, especially via app control, Optimus is a fully functional remote control vehicle that can move forward, backward, and turn. Its steering does not happen the way real trucks do when they tilt the axles of the front wheels within their wheel wells; Instead, Optimus turns by throwing both legs simultaneously to one side or the other, which gives the appearance that the entire cab is pivoting around a central axis.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In robot mode, Optimus&#039; default idle behavior is not to stand perfectly still. Instead, he will slowly &amp;quot;breathe&amp;quot; with a subtle inhaling/exhaling motion like a human would have after aerobic exercise. From there, he will occasionally shift into other statuesque poses.&lt;br /&gt;
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:When asked to turn right or left in robot mode, Optimus is not able to perform that action in two or three normal steps with ankle and hip rotation like a human would. He lacks any leg joints that rotate around a vertical axis, so for him to rotate his body to the right, he must perform a startling stutter shuffle move. He pushes one foot out slightly forward, the other foot slightly backward, and maintains that orientation while rapidly sliding his legs together and apart more than once per second until the asymmetrical rapid sliding friction of his feet against the floor eventually scoots him into facing a different direction. This movement can wear out the paint on his inner soles pretty fast, even on smoother surfaces.&lt;br /&gt;
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:None of the toy&#039;s motorized joints are capable of supporting substantial weight without electricity. This means that when powered off, the robot cannot stand upright without external support. If the toy is in robot mode and senses its batteries are getting low, then to prevent a damaging fall, it will automatically shift into a droopy squatting pose that it can safely sustain while powered off. The average operating time from a full battery charge is approximately 40 minutes. The charging port is not accessible while the robot is standing up. Plugging in the charger while the toy is powered on might endanger fragile components.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Yes, the above means that this toy in effect cannot be displayed in robot mode when not in active use. It can&#039;t really be displayed in the proper truck mode either, as the robot legs need battery power to stay rigidly locked into truck configuration and will droop when turned off. It is rather clearly intended to remain in its protective carrying case most of the time. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Aside from the laser rifle, none of the LED lights in the eyes, headlights, or tail lights can be deactivated while the toy is powered on. In robot mode, the brake lights shine brightly from the backs of the feet, and the headlights shine from within the forearms. Some of the pre-programmed actions exploit this deliberately, by having Optimus brandish his bright headlights as flip-out weapons. The laser rifle&#039;s LED turns on and off with its own physical switch.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Many of the pre-loaded animations assume Optimus is holding his gun in his right hand and/or that he is holding his axe in his left hand. The toy has no sensors to detect whether those accessories are in place, and the app does not consistently label which animations use accessories. It also does not label the many animations that might damage the toy if attempted while accessories are attached, but &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;transforming&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; converting him or punching the ground would be a bad idea. So don&#039;t activate any animations while the accessories are attached unless you&#039;re sure you know what will happen.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In addition to action/fighting/greetings animations, there are also many silly animations available from the official download page, including: Air Guitar with the G1 cartoon theme song, air drumming, a gyrating silent &amp;quot;Christmas&amp;quot; dance, doing push-ups then getting exhausted and passing out, and the {{w|Dab_(dance)|Dab}}.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The app-controlled motion programming interface is extremely complex. The position of each joint at each step in an animation can be dictated either with numerical parameters, or by sensing the positions of the joints on the toy during programming. Many poses can be strung together to form long action sequences. The app uses long gamified sequences of tutorials to teach programming techniques and unlock more sound clips for use in more animations. Despite that available complexity though, there are some actions used by official animations that cannot be performed in customized sequences: such as a head nod, a full mode conversion, or vehicle driving commands.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Given this piece&#039;s fragility, complexity, and high cost, it is appropriate that it is packaged in a heavy duty foam-padded carrying case, complete with clasps and a handle. But the case can&#039;t protect from paint wear issues that arise quickly via actual use. Prime&#039;s knuckles and feet will instantly get severe scrape marks if he transforms on a rough surface like concrete, but even smooth unvarnished wood can wear the gloss off the paint before long. Even soft carpeting might not be safe, as some users report toppling issues due to a &#039;&#039;lack&#039;&#039; of traction. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The sound effect for Prime&#039;s gun is of a distinctly &amp;quot;realistic&amp;quot; machine gun, and Hasbro has stated this effect may be changed.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/22623017/optimus-prime-transformer-auto-converting-programmable-robot-hasbro-robosen Review of Robosen Optimus Prime] mentioning the sound effect choice&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Accurate 3-D images of this Robosen toy appear throughout its app interface, but the app also decorates prominent buttons with drawings of &#039;&#039;[[Evergreen]]&#039;&#039; Optimus. The app and manual also contain many mistakes in spelling, grammar, typography, labeling transposition, etc.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This item was revealed on [[Hasbro Pulse]] in April 2021, and began shipping to purchasers in October 2021. The TakaraTomy release of the figure is unchanged, though the dialogue will be swapped from English to Japanese with [[Tesshō Genda]] reprising his role. &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Flagship Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:One year after the release of the original Robosen Optimus Prime, the figure was re-labeled as &amp;quot;Flagship Optimus Prime&amp;quot; and rereleased with no changes.... except the price tag, now $999. &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Elite Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Elite Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is a downsized version of the original (and now &amp;quot;Flagship&amp;quot;) Robosen Optimus Prime, standing a mere 16&amp;quot; instead of 19&amp;quot; and costing $699. The different proportions result in a few noticeable but minor visual changes, such as the fuel tanks on his legs being a different shape and elevation compared to the original toy. It retains all the features and programmable functions as the original. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Classic Heroes Team&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Classic Heroes Team Rescan Optimus Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (All Star Rescan, [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:A redeco of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|Rescue Bots]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#RacingTrailer|Optimus Prime Racing Trailer set]] minus the trailer, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classic Heroes Team|Classic Heroes Team]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime converts from robot mode to truck mode in a single step and features a slightly different deco from the original release, including blue windows instead of black, yellow highlights in place of the light blue and greens, new silver and black paint applications on the legs, and a new Autobot insignia over the chest area.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was also released in a &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots Academy&#039;&#039; packaging with the &#039;&#039;Classic Heroes Team&#039;&#039; branding as a subline, arguably making it into [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#CHT|another incarnation of the character]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;LEGO&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Lego-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;[[Avengers|Autobots, assemble]]… my body.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[June 1]], [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10302&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1,508&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;[[Ion blaster]]&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[Energon-axe|Energon axe]]&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[Energon cube]]&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[Matrix of Leadership|Autobot Matrix of Leadership]]&amp;quot;, [[Jet pack|jetpack]], display plaque, optional waist panel, brick separator &lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] ([[LEGO]])}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:The first ever collaboration between [[Hasbro]] and one of its main competitors, [[LEGO]], 10302 Optimus Prime is a fully brick-built model of the Autobot leader standing 13.5 inches tall, released under LEGO&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[fandom:Brickipedia:Icons|Icons]]&#039;&#039; subtheme. Unlike (most of) Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; sets that preceded it, this &#039;&#039;LEGO&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime set is fully transformable from robot to truck mode without having to disassemble any parts. He also includes an optional waist piece for fans to either display him with the Generation 1 toy-accurate truck bumper or the cartoon-accurate yellow block-shaped detail. A tall, top-heavy model, stability concerns mean he is not as articulated as a normal action figure, notably lacking bending knees.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Prime comes with a plethora of brick-built accessories. He includes his ion blaster, his &amp;quot;Energon axe&amp;quot; (which can plug into either wrist once you remove the fist), a pink &amp;quot;Energon cube&amp;quot;, the &amp;quot;Autobot Matrix of Leadership&amp;quot; (which can be stored inside his chest), and a jetpack based on the one he borrowed from [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] in &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]&amp;quot; (which can be attached to his back). Aside from the Matrix, only the ion blaster has dedicated storage when Prime is in truck mode, fitting between his legs to form the truck&#039;s trailer hitch; according to a small trivia blurb in the instructions, this is because the ion blaster was the only accessory in the set that was also included with the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy. Of course, this is LEGO we&#039;re talkin&#039; about, so if you want, you can store the rest of the stuff on him anywhere you see some exposed studs! &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:To round things out, an &#039;&#039;[[fandom:Brickipedia:Ultimate Collector&#039;s Series|Ultimate Collector&#039;s Series]]&#039;&#039;-styled display plaque featuring Optimus Prime&#039;s name (in both English and Ancient Autobot), function, motto, and [[Tech Spec]]s is included.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime&#039;s [[Instructions|instruction booklet]] contains a short segment written by none other than LEGO Senior Designer [[Joe Kyde]], which showcases the history of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; brand and the character of Optimus Prime. Unfortunately, said instructions also contain an assembly error: the stickered details on Prime&#039;s thighs are applied upside down compared to the Generation 1 [[character model]]. This error is also present on the [[stock photography]] on the packaging. Fortunately, the panels can be removed easily and reinstalled in the correct orientation for a more accurate robot mode. The aforementioned blurb also contains an amusing compromise—giving up on any attempt to reconcile Optimus&#039;s famous catchphrase and the need to protect Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; [[trademark]], it renders the iconic command as [[:File:Convert and roll out.jpg|&amp;quot;Autobots, &#039;&#039;convert&#039;&#039; and roll out!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://brickset.com/sets/10302-1/Optimus-Prime More information on 10302 Optimus Prime at Brickset]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Anti-Gravity-Pedestal-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Set&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: June 30, 2022&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Blaster, &amp;quot;[[Flight stand#Flight stands|Tenseg Base]]&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
:This uniquely branded &#039;&#039;Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base&#039;&#039; release of Optimus Prime is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Ultra Magnus]]&#039;s inner robot. Optimus Prime comes with a silver &amp;quot;Tenseg Base&amp;quot; which he can attach to, simulating a &amp;quot;floating&amp;quot; pose. Optimus Prime retains &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039;/&#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; Ultra Magnus&#039;s blaster accessory, colored in a darker metallic gray in a possible attempt to emulate Prime&#039;s usual [[ion blaster]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unusually for TakaraTomy, the vehicle mode stock photos are slightly mistransformed - the upper body isn&#039;t slid all the way forward, which makes the truck grille appear misaligned. Also, the Hasbro Pulse listing of the figure labels it as a &amp;quot;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;]]&amp;quot; figure, likely because the figure&#039;s box comes sheathed in a &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; branded sleeve.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Sold separately are two alternately colored bases; one in &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color: #a62621&amp;quot;&amp;gt;heroic Autobot red&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; and the other in &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color: #634993&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;EVIL&#039;&#039;&#039; Decepticon purple&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;. Initially due for release in March 2022, Prime and the bases were eventually released on June 30.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:In a happy accident of cross-compatibility, Tenseg Base Optimus Prime can be equipped with the armor and alternate head included with &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Ultra Magnus]] to replicate the [[:File:RedCabPoweredConvoy.jpeg|red cab variant]] of &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; Powered Convoy released in [[GiG]]&#039;s short-lived &#039;&#039;[[Trasformer]]&#039;&#039; {{sic}} toyline, minus Super Buggy.&lt;br /&gt;
{{WFCSiegeUltraMagnusMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Canon/Transformer&#039;&#039;s==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Canon-Transformers-Optimus-Prime-R5.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Canon is the right of all sentient photographers.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime R5&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
**Accessories: Camera Cap/Shield, small camera accessory, Matrix of Leadership&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy) and [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (Robot parts and accessory)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Canon/Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure that transforms into a fully licensed Canon [[EOS R5]] digital camera. The toy is 80% the size of the genuine article and features a removable lens attachment, though it must be reattached to him before he can transform to robot mode since it forms his arms. The lens cap is removable and is used as a shield in robot mode. His included [[Matrix of Leadership]] can be pegged onto his lens, just behind the front element. He also comes with a small version of his own camera mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Both his Matrix and small camera accessory can be pegged into his palms. His hands feature a range of movement, with the thumb and index finger being articulated and the remaining fingers joined together.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make the concurrently released [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive [[Reflector (G1)#Canon/Transformers 2|Decepticon Refraktor R5]], and redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime R5]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Lunar Cruiser Prime==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|LunarCruiser}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Lunar Cruiser OP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It&#039;s space time! Let&#039;s settle this one on one!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Lunar Cruiser Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: February [[2024]] (Campfire), March 2024 (general release)&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Solar panel/shield, antenna&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/673441/activities/484717#main &amp;quot;Designer&#039;s Voice Vol.1&amp;quot;] development update at the Lunar Cruiser Prime Campfire campaign&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and [[Ittoku Kuwazu]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/673441/activities/485779#main &amp;quot;Designer&#039;s Voice Vol.2&amp;quot;] development update at the Lunar Cruiser Prime Campfire campaign&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Produced in collaboration with Japanese space agency {{w|JAXA}} and {{w|Toyota}}, Lunar Cruiser Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure that transforms into the as-of-2023 current version of Toyota&#039;s &amp;quot;Lunar Cruiser&amp;quot; concept for an enclosed lunar rover, in part to promote TakaraTomy&#039;s own unmanned &amp;quot;SORA-Q&amp;quot; rover, which successfully deployed on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] in January 2024 (after some delays). The large solar panel can tab onto the tube on the left side of the vehicle, or be folded in half and tucked away inside the vehicle&#039;s back end. The round roof-mounted antenna is on an adjustable armature.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In robot mode, Prime can hold the solar panel like a shield. Both the shield and radar dish can attach to the adjustable &amp;quot;smokestack&amp;quot;-like assemblies on each of his shoulders, leaving his hands free. A [[Matrix of Leadership]] can also be spotted molded into the drivers&#039; compartment.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure was made available one month ahead of its general release on Japanese crowdfunding site Campfire in four tiers:&lt;br /&gt;
::* A version identical to the general release.&lt;br /&gt;
::* A package including a modular &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; style stand.&lt;br /&gt;
::* A package with a thank you message on the TakaraTomy website, available to 40 people.&lt;br /&gt;
::* A package with a personal thank you message from [[Tesshō Genda]], the iconic original Japanese voice of Optimus Prime available to 10 people.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The campaign opened at 10 AM on [[June 8]], 2023 and ran through midnight on [[July 17]]. Within the first 24 hours it blew past 300% of its initial 1 million JPY (approx. $7200 USD) goal. This toy was also available through [[Hasbro Pulse]], due to ship on [[June 30]] 2024... but other US-based outlets began shipping them in early March of 2024.&lt;br /&gt;
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:*&#039;&#039;[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/673441 The Lunar Cruiser Prime crowdfunding campaign on Campfire (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;[https://global.toyota/en/mobility/technology/lunarcruiser/ The Lunar Cruiser rover at the Toyota website]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Missing Link&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-01-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|How you remember your Optimus Prime toy working as a kid.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**Accessories: Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, Matrix of Leadership, [[Trailer]]/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Toys|Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Toys|Roller]], 4 Missiles, Fuel Pump, Nozzle and Hose&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist), [[Shin Ueda]] (packaging artist)}}&amp;lt;ref name = &amp;quot;Missing Link&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Article on Missing Link Convoy in [[Figure King]] issue 308 (September 2023), p109&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; brand, &#039;&#039;[[Missing Link]]&#039;&#039; (styled &#039;&#039;MISSINGLINK&#039;&#039;) Convoy&#039;s appearance is a direct recreation of the original &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; toy—but with the benefit of forty years of advances in toy engineering. It retains almost all of the original toy&#039;s [[gimmick]]s, and adds a bunch more.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Although superficially identical to the vintage figure, its engineering has received a total overhaul to add a load of new points of [[articulation]]. Compared to the original, the toy boasts [[ratchet (mechanism)|ratchet]]ed elbows and knees, hinged knuckles, wrist curls, ankle tilts, a deeper forward bend for the feet, double-jointed outward shoulder motion, universal joints at the hips (with the wheels now folding out on skirts to accommodate outward leg motion), along with a neck [[Swivel joint|swivel]], a limited waist swivel and even an ab crunch! Unusually, the toy&#039;s [[instructions]] specifically demonstrate how to make use of all these new points of articulation. Where the original toy famously had [[Partformer|detachable]], easy-to-lose fists, this isn&#039;t the case with this modern update; the new, slightly smaller fists tuck neatly behind the grille (as with many other modern takes on this basic transformation scheme), revealing a pair of headlights — instead of holes — in the process. To facilitate the vast improvements to the lower body articulation and to help support the legs in truck mode, the toy foregoes one of the most iconic steps in the original transformation — where swinging the truck bed down causes it to separate into the legs — instead mounting the hips on individual [[slide joint]]s that must be carefully wiggled apart past a bracket in the middle first. These intricate plastic components are surrounded by heavy die-cast parts, and the thigh swivels in particular are extraordinarily tight, which makes posing the legs feel &#039;&#039;precarious&#039;&#039; to say the least! We would advise maintaining a firm grip on the red sliding brackets and die-cast hips, as close to the joint being moved as possible, to prevent any excessive leverage being applied.&lt;br /&gt;
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:All of the original accessories are included with this revamped release, plus some extras. The [[Combat Deck (G1)|Combat Deck]]&#039;s launching mechanism has been nixed, in favor of allowing the repair drone to detach from the trailer and roll around on its own wheels. [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] (colored silver, not blue) has a new hinge to allow the port for the [[ion blaster]] to rotate out of sight, being replaced with a painted red light detail (harkening back to its appearance in &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]&amp;quot;) . Roller&#039;s wheels and the toy&#039;s missiles are packed still attached to their [[sprue]] just like in the old days, complete with an extravagant spare set of missiles. The fuel pump, hose and nozzle are included basically unchanged as three separate parts but are in fact new tooling. In addition to these classic parts, the toy also comes with brand new accessories [[show-accuracy|inspired by the character&#039;s animation appearances]]: a chrome-gold [[Matrix of Leadership]] (which fits in his chest, like the similar accessory included with the older &amp;quot;[[#NewYearConvoy|Special Specification]]&amp;quot; release), and a transparent [[energon-axe]] which clasps shut over either hand. The ion blaster now features two [[5 mm post]]s to allow him to grip it normally, or even hold it with both hands thanks to his new articulation, and features a revamped sculpt based on the vintage accessory&#039;s earlier &amp;quot;thick&amp;quot; barrel variant (which informed the gun&#039;s animated depiction). A special chrome-silver mounting piece for the Matrix sits behind the truck windows, but can be removed to reveal the classic seats for smaller &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; figures. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy has the classic Autobot [[rubsign]], [[rubber tires]] (with the classic real-world &amp;quot;[http://www.ewillys.com/2021/03/16/desert-dog-history-and-ads/ Desert Dog Formula]&amp;quot; brand), [[die-cast]] parts, and features all the same [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] surfaces as the vintage toy. The details of the original [[sticker]]s (on the arms, knees, and toes) have been fully molded into the plastic and picked out with paint—but the toy &#039;&#039;also&#039;&#039; comes with a direct recreation of the original sticker sheet anyway. The toy also comes with a marketing insert, a collector&#039;s [[card]] (with, oddly enough, a small hole punched through the top), and a [[Tech Spec]] decoder for reading the graph printed on the back of the [[packaging]] alongside the classic back-of-the-box mural. Everything is neatly presented using a polystyrene tray. For this release, the illustrator of the toy&#039;s original Japanese [[package art]], [[Shin Ueda]] (credited in English right on the new box!), was commissioned to produce a brand-new piece based on the iconic transformation-into-midair-leap pose from &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;. Ironically, though the toy is finally capable of reproducing the &#039;&#039;original&#039;&#039; boxart pose, the engineering of its waist rotation means the &#039;&#039;new&#039;&#039; pose is impossible!&lt;br /&gt;
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:Since the trailers are nearly identical in shape, the sound effect module from the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Generation_2|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime toy]] is compatible with the trailer of this release, though the module can&#039;t connect to Convoy&#039;s robot mode back.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Although entirely a [[TakaraTomy]] initiative, the &#039;&#039;Missing Link&#039;&#039; toys were made available directly to Western fans via [[Hasbro Pulse]], sold under the name Optimus Prime. The toy kept its longer smokestacks and fully-functional firing missiles, which Hasbro had shortened [[for safety reasons]] in prior releases.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|Missing Link Anime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-02-Convoy-Anime-Color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In an undocumented feature, this toy also includes its trailer, updated to be cartoon-accurate by having it vanish entirely into [[unspace|subspace]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Anime Edition)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**Accessories: Ion Blaster, energon axe, Matrix of Leadership&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist), [[Shin Ueda]] (packaging artist)}}&amp;lt;ref name = &amp;quot;Missing Link&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:A more affordable release of the &#039;&#039;Missing Link&#039;&#039; Convoy toy was sold without the trailer. This version of the toy goes for [[show-accuracy]], omitting the various paint applications intended to replicate [[sticker]] detailing, painting the toy&#039;s eyes blue instead of yellow, swapping the blue plastic for a slightly brighter shade, and picking out an [[Autobot]] [[insignia]] in fine white outlines solely on the left shoulder. Unlike Hasbro&#039;s contemporaneous &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Retro]]&#039;&#039; reissues, which similarly aim to use clever deco work to bring the original G1 toys closer to their animation depictions, this release keeps the chrome, instead of using a dull silver plastic.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy still comes with its ion blaster (with a gunmetal paint application on its vent), energon-axe, and Matrix (now painted in animation-accurate metallic orange and silver); the Matrix housing is left as bare black plastic. A smaller sticker sheet is also included for [[customizing]] options—much like the one for the full release, but omitting all the trailer stickers. Three small yellow stickers are provided to replicate the waist/bumper details from the cartoon character model. The paperwork included is similar to the full release.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Reactivate&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ReactivateOptimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Welcome to the apocalypse, Mr. Prime. I hope you like leather.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1| &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime &amp;amp; Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Axe, blaster, Matrix of Leadership&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Reactivate|&#039;&#039;Reactivate&#039;&#039;]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime transforms from a robot into a post-apocalyptic armoured truck. Optimus was only available with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Reactivate|Soundwave]]. He comes with the usual Optimus accessories; an ion blaster, an energon axe that can fit over either fist, and a removable Matrix of Leadership (a repaint of the Matrix included with &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime).&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus suffers from a [[design flaw]]- the handle on his ion blaster is far too short, resulting in an extremely loose grip.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Hot Wheels&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1| &#039;&#039;&#039;Hot Wheels Transformers Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;:  Ion blaster, fists&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;Hot Wheels&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a very surprising addition to this page, as it represents [[Hasbro]] licensing one of its direct rival toy companies, [[Mattel]], to sell a &amp;quot;proper&amp;quot; transforming Transformers toy.  This re-creation of the G1 Optimus Prime design stands 3.5&amp;quot; tall and is made almost entirely out of glossy-painted [[die-cast|die-cast metal]], and with [[rubber tires]] too.  The figure comes in an elaborate box that can be oriented to display it in either truck cab or robot mode.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: It went up for preorders on the Mattel Creations website on [[May 21]], 2024, sold out in less than 30 minutes, and shipped later that week.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Dramatic Capture Series&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-DCS-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I am &#039;&#039;definitely&#039;&#039; not bait for a newer version of myself!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Headquarters&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date:&#039;&#039; [[2024]] [[November 30]]&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; gun&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Dramatic Capture Series]]&#039;&#039; 3-pack with [[Jazz_(G1)/toys#Dramatic_Capture_Series|Jazz]] and [[Mainframe_(G1)#Dramatic_Capture_Series|Mainframe]], this Optimus Prime is a redeco of his &#039;&#039;[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/Generations_toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Earthrise|War for Cybertron: Earthrise]]&#039;&#039; mold (sans the Trailer/Combat Deck) in cartoon-accurate colors; most conspicuously, the [[unpaintable plastic]] areas in his lower legs and biceps now match the surrounding body colors.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
===Before he became Optimus Prime===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PrototypeTHB.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Not so Optimus Prime.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*The first prototype for Battle Convoy, the &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; originator of Optimus Prime, was vastly different from the final version, complete with an entirely different transformation and a car carrying trailer. The head lacked the faceplate.&lt;br /&gt;
*A later prototype/mock-up was much closer to the final product but still has some noticeable differences, such as a head with much larger antennae, longer smokestacks and a front grille section that includes the rectangular section that would sport the &amp;quot;Freightliner&amp;quot; logo on the real-life truck (on the final toy, the rectangular section is part of the hinged upper section that includes the windows). It would have also been possible to attach the [[ion blaster]] to either of his shoulders.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;diaclonecatalogs&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20151017201739/http://1501bc.com/pretf/pictures/tfdiac6b.jpg Diaclone catalog scans] at 1501bc.com.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*The toy that would ultimately end up as the original Optimus Prime toy was originally released in August [[1983]] as No.17 Battle Convoy from Takara&#039;s Diaclone Car Robo toyline in Japan. In [[1984]], [[Joustra]] released their own version (still with &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; sticker on the trailer) as part of their Diaclone line in Europe, either simply called &#039;&#039;Truck&#039;&#039; (according to the pack-in catalog) or &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; (in the pack-in comic). It&#039;s possible that [[GiG]] also released a version called &#039;&#039;Camion Convoy&#039;&#039; as part of their &#039;&#039;[[Trasformer]]&#039;&#039; line in Italy, but to this day no packaged sample has surfaced.&lt;br /&gt;
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===The many releases of Optimus Prime===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SeveralG1Convoy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Too much Prime on my hands.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Over the years, the [[#The_Transformers|original Optimus Prime]] has been repackaged and reissued multiple times:&lt;br /&gt;
*In the US and Canada, limited edition promotional versions were available sporting Pepsi stickers; the Canadian version has large Pepsi stickers that cover the entire trailer, while the US version only has small Pepsi stickers that partially obscure the lines running across the trailer;&lt;br /&gt;
*In addition to the standard Japanese 01 Convoy release, Takara also released the toy as part of the [[#VSX|VSX Convoy vs. Megatron]] two-pack in [[1985]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara released a variant sporting clear blue windows and as part of the &amp;quot;[[#goodbye|Good Bye Convoy]]&amp;quot; set (packaged with [[Red Alert (G1)#Toys|Alert/Red Alert]] and [[Mirage (G1)#Toys|Ligier/Mirage]]) in [[1986]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro&#039;s subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] (MB) released the toy in Europe in late 1985, following a slight delay due to licensing issues;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;mbtfs&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/mb-transformers-part-5/ &amp;quot;The Jetfire vs Optimus Prime mixup&amp;quot;] at 20th Century Toy Collector&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; there are no less than &#039;&#039;three&#039;&#039; variants of MB-packaged Optimus Prime, one of them manufactured by Takara and sporting blue feet, the other two manufactured by [[Joustra]] as part of a deal with Hasbro/MB, one of them with blue and the other one with red feet;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;3mb&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/the-three-mb-optimus-primes/ &amp;quot;The Three MB Optimus Primes&amp;quot;] at 20th Century Toy Collector&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*After Hasbro&#039;s European division had changed the packaging from &amp;quot;MB&amp;quot; to &amp;quot;Hasbro&amp;quot;, the toy continued to be available in 1986, including more of the Joustra-manufactured red and blue feeted versions, which were apparently also available in the UK in English-only packaging;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;3mb&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[GiG]] released the toy as &#039;&#039;Commander&#039;&#039; as part of their &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line in Italy in 1985, including an all-plastic variant in 1986;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[IGA]] released their version in Mexico in 1985; unsold stock was later imported to a plethora of European countries, including the UK, with Optimus Prime having the yellow paint scraped off his eyes and then having them painted over in red;&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro reissued the &amp;quot;Original Autobot Leader&amp;quot; toy as part of their European &#039;&#039;[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues in [[1991]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro released a [[#Generation_2|redecoed version with additional accessories]] as part of their [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; line]] in [[1993]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara reissued the original toy in its original 1985 Japanese packaging in [[2000]], with an all-black recolor being available from assorted Japanese conventions and another variant with gold instead of silver parts, stickers, and paint as a [[Lucky Draw figure|lucky draw]] prize;&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara reissued the toy again as &#039;&#039;New Year Special&#039;&#039; version in January 2002, sporting clear blue windows (similar to Good Bye Convoy) and featuring additional accessories such as a Matrix necklace and a [[Show-accuracy|show accurate]] recolor of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure;&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro reissued the toy in the US and the UK as part of their &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues in [[2002]], sporting shortened down smokestacks [[for safety reasons]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara reissued the toy once again in [[2003]], as part of their &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues, numbered 00 and featuring additional accessories such as an energon axe;&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara released a recolored version featuring a new trailer in December [[2005]], called &#039;&#039;[[Pepsi Convoy]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro released their own version of Pepsi Convoy, named &amp;quot;[[#PepsiPrime|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]&amp;quot;, as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive in [[2007]], featuring the familiar [[For safety reasons|safety]]-shortened smokestacks of the Commemorative Series reissue.&lt;br /&gt;
*In August 2007 TakaraTomy yet again did a rerelease similar to the 2000 Convoy rerelease, this time as part of the &amp;quot;[[Transformers Encore]]&amp;quot; line. This version has a new rifle with a longer handle so Optimus can finally hold it straight.&lt;br /&gt;
*TakaraTomy released [http://seibertron.com/advertisement.php?id=8 &amp;quot;Convoy iPod Docking Bay with Speakers&amp;quot;] in September 2007. It is an iPod speaker/dock in the shape of a truck, featuring an all-white version of Convoy with a new head sculpt reminiscent of Masterpiece Convoy as the cab, and a trailer housing a pair of speakers and a docking point for an iPod.&lt;br /&gt;
*In March [[2008]], TakaraTomy released a G1-colored version of the iPod Convoy set.&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro released the &#039;&#039;25th Anniversary&#039;&#039; gift set edition detailed above in 2008, as part of the 2008 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; line, once again with [[For safety reasons|shortened smokestacks]].&lt;br /&gt;
*TakaraTomy released another reissue based on the &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; version as part of their &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]&#039;&#039; line in 2011, lacking the original Generation 1 trailer. Instead, the &#039;&#039;Chronicle&#039;&#039; version was available in a two-pack with &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime]] and a new trailer that could be used by both Optimuses, thanks to a retooled trailer hitch on the Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure.&lt;br /&gt;
*In 2012, Hasbro reissued Optimus Prime again for their Asian markets, this time mixing the 25th Anniversary version of the toy itself with the older &#039;&#039;Commemorative Series&#039;&#039; packaging.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;25thcomm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=44388 &amp;quot;Bad news RE: new Commemorative Prime&amp;quot;] at Cybertron.ca.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*In 2019, Optimus was rereleased once again, this time without his trailer and with his original long smokestacks (something he hasn&#039;t had in America since Generation 2), in Hasbro&#039;s Vintage G1 line of reissues exclusive to Walmart stores in US and Canada.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Powermaster Optimus Prime design history===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EarlyPMPrime1.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Overcompensating.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, being the grand toy rebirth of Optimus Prime post-movie, apparently received a lot of thought during the design process. Prime went through an inordinate number of design changes from concept to final with at least three very major revisions:&lt;br /&gt;
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*The earliest version, as shown in the first patent application for the toy, was to have the Prime cab be a triplechanger, turning from truck cab to jet or robot.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?DB=EPODOC&amp;amp;II=0&amp;amp;ND=3&amp;amp;adjacent=true&amp;amp;locale=en_EP&amp;amp;FT=D&amp;amp;date=19880604&amp;amp;CC=JP&amp;amp;NR=S63132686A&amp;amp;KC=A Patent #JP63-132686]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The nosecone of the jet and robot legs were released by the Powermaster lock in the same fashion as the legs in the final version. Optimus would have had winged arms in non-super [[robot mode]]. The super robot mode&#039;s head was also integrated into the trailer&#039;s hitch... and lacked a faceplate.&lt;br /&gt;
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*The second known version &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]&#039;&#039;, p22, p106&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; ditched the triplechanging gimmick on the cab and simplified things a good bit. This Powermaster Prime has several distinct characteristics only seen in the second design, such as the wider &amp;quot;block head&amp;quot; and two faux smokestacks on top of either shoulder as opposed to one. Also, in a rather odd twist, this design features a black head and fists for both super and regular modes rather than the traditional blue. It also had yellow eyes in either mode a la the original Optimus Prime.&lt;br /&gt;
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*The third version &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]&#039;&#039;, p106&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; would quite possibly have been the most gimmick loaded Transformer in the history of the line, simultaneously being a Powermaster, [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], and [[Triple Changer]]. The Headmaster also would have been a Triple Changer, turning into a sort of armored four-wheeled rover (Roller II?) and robot as well as a rather silly looking Optimus Prime head with four vertically aligned wheels jutting off the sides. It seems that when the extra Headmaster gimmick was scrapped, the super mode head remained separate rather than being reintegrated into the trailer hitch such as on the earliest design. Notably, the body of this design is extremely close to the final design.&lt;br /&gt;
*A fourth version is shown in the 1987-88 Transformers product catalog that has several minor differences from both Powermaster Prime and [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]], such as having God Ginrai&#039;s sliding fists but in red, a completely different trailer hitch assembly partially based on the third design, an offset Autobot symbol in base mode, extended feet also based on third design, far more detailed super mode outer leg panels, completely different front bumper, and the first instance of single faux shoulder smokestacks rather than two. It is still unknown as to why Powermaster Prime has completely different arms from God Ginrai or all earlier concept versions.&lt;br /&gt;
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Powermaster Prime&#039;s animation model as used in the commercials and as a character guide for the Marvel comics is a composite of the second and third designs. The body of the model is actually a straight tracing of the concept lineart for the third version (including its different rifles and twin faux shoulder stacks), with a slightly simplified drawing of the second version&#039;s head drawn on top.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Miscellaneous Primes===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EarlyActionMasterOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=.5|]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Early Star Convoy Planning Stage.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.1|left|I am the prototype of the toy of the future!]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PMHeroTrace.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Stealing purses across the ages.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*The preproduction version of Action Master Optimus Prime (featured in catalogs and on his [[Power Plans]]) used a darker blue closer to the 1984 toy and had upper legs painted grey. Amusingly, the mold also originally had longer smokestacks that were presumably trimmed down for safety or breakage issues, which would become something of a running theme with Optimus Prime toys.&lt;br /&gt;
*The &#039;&#039;Return of Convoy&#039;&#039; pack-in catalogs show Star Convoy as originally having silver paint on his vehicle mode and robot thighs, mirroring the similarly-colored parts of the original Optimus Prime design. However, the Star Convoy released at retail instead used bare white plastic, possibly as a cost-saving measure (as &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; was rapidly losing popularity in Japan at the time). When Takara reissued the toy years later, it restored the originally-intended silver of the prototype.&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Return of Convoy&#039;&#039; catalogs reveal the planning process behind Star Convoy&#039;s evolution from gimmick-rich illustration to prototype before reaching final production.&lt;br /&gt;
*The pose used for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; [[#HeroOptimusPrime|Hero Optimus Prime]]&#039;s [[package art]] is rather blatantly swiped from [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Powermaster]] [[#PMOP|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s package art.&lt;br /&gt;
*On a similar note, &#039;&#039;[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]&#039;&#039; [[#Machine Wars|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s package art is merely edited from &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]]&#039;s card art, keeping it mostly intact save for the removal of shoulder kibble and the addition of a non-windowed chestplate.&lt;br /&gt;
*The Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy was featured in a [[:File:Optimus prime nokia 6820.JPG|print ad]] for [[Nokia]] {{w|Nokia 68xx series#Nokia 6820|6820}} phones in December 2004.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;nokia&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/20th-anniversary-optimus-prime-featured-in-nokia-a/4374/ &amp;quot;20th Anniversary Optimus Prime Featured in Nokia Ad&amp;quot;]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; He is posed bent over to look at the phone and scratching his head. Pleasantly, &#039;&#039;most&#039;&#039; of the pose pictured is perfectly possible with an un-[[Customizing|kitbash]]ed, un-Photoshopped version of the toy. (The real toy can&#039;t bend forward at the waist like that, alas.)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; [[#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]] was initially intended to be Deluxe-sized. An alleged list of the tentative &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; line-up&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;classicslineup&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/possible-transformers-classic-line-up-4336/ Rumor] about the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; lineup that turned out to be spot on aside from Voyager [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and Deluxe Optimus Prime.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; included a Deluxe-sized Optimus Prime without a trailer and a version &#039;&#039;with&#039;&#039; a trailer at the Voyager [[size class|price point]]; however, it appears the decision was eventually made to upscale Optimus to Voyager size instead.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;sage&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/cybertron-crosswise-redeco-and-transformers-classics-info-4683/ &amp;quot;Cybertron Crosswise Redeco and Transformers Classics Info&amp;quot;] (via [[Joe Kyde]]&#039;s proxy &amp;quot;SAGE2764&amp;quot;)&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Don Figueroa&#039;s [[control drawing]]s for the Deluxe version were leaked before the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; line was even released at retail.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;primecontrol&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Leaked &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Deluxe Optimus Prime control drawings: [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-design-sketch-4691/ Vehicle mode], [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-robot-mode-design-sketches-4692/ robot mode]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; A gray model [[prototype]] was later shown as part of an interview with [[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s staff in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 1|Transformers Generations 2009 vol. 1]]&#039;&#039;.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ttinterview&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/general-articles-25/translated-version-of-the-takara-tomy-transformers-henkei--classics-staff-interview-167073/ Translated TakaraTomy Henkei/Classics staff interview]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; It&#039;s unclear whether the trailer ever made it past the early planning stage before the size of the figure was changed.&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Classics Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Unite Warriors Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime boxart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Awwwwww yeah......]]&lt;br /&gt;
Since 1984, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039;]] has received the largest number of toys for any single &#039;&#039;[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]&#039;&#039; character, a testament to the character&#039;s enduring popularity and status as a hero to many fans.&lt;br /&gt;
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Due to the popularity of the character and the evergrowing [[Generation 1 continuity family]], this article had become far too large, causing internet browsers to struggle loading all of its contents, and—in the most extreme cases—crashing entirely. For the sake of a nice clean split, we have opted to move all of Optimus Prime&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; toys into a separate article which can be found &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys|here]]&#039;&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; Battle Convoy came Optimus Prime and all his subsequent incarnations.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Autobot Commander, 1984-1986)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser Blaster&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right fists, trailer/&amp;quot;Combat Deck&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Roller&amp;quot;, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump &lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the first year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline]], Optimus Prime transforms into a White Freightliner WFT-8664T cabover semi-trailer truck with an additional trailer unit. In robot mode, his fists are separate accessories that must plug into his wrists; the fists do not store securely anywhere in vehicle mode, but can fit easily in Prime&#039;s chest/drivers&#039; compartment. He is armed with a black laser rifle that, by design, he cannot hold straight. His articulation is relatively high for the era due to his transformation, and even has functioning knees, though their use is restricted by his lack of forward hip movement. His smokestacks can rotate, but are seemingly a form of [[for safety reasons|anti-breakage move]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Prime&#039;s [[trailer]] opens up into his [[Combat Deck (G1)#Toys|Combat Deck]], containing the scout drone, [[Roller (G1)#Toys|Roller]]. The interior of the Combat Deck features three raised holes that can accommodate Prime&#039;s laser rifle, fuel pump and nozzle accessories. The Combat Deck&#039;s central feature is a missile-armed repair drone pod mounted upon a boom lift arm, which can be extended through square holes in the trailer&#039;s roof and front end when it is closed. While the drone has spring-loaded missile launchers, the springs have been severely weakened in the Hasbro release. Situated in the base of the boom arm is a spring-loaded launcher that can launch Roller out of the Combat Deck and into action. Roller features a port that can accommodate either Prime&#039;s rifle or the fuel pump. The interior space of the trailer allows storage room for one standard [[Autobot Cars|Autobot Car]], which can also be shot forward by the launcher.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The toy started life as the Takara &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Battle Convoy&amp;quot; toy, a piloted mecha, thus the numerous spots across the toy&#039;s components with little seats for Diaclone pilots that Optimus did not come with.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy optimus prime variants and running changes.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|Most people would be happy with just &#039;&#039;one&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime, but noooooo...]]&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus was subject to several molding and color variations in his early days. The earliest release of the figure featured large rounded fists, a hefty rifle with a large rounded barrel, a thick fuel pump with a detailed nozzle, silver rockets, silver Roller, silver Combat Deck launcher, and metal plates in the floor of the Combat Deck (a holdover from the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; version of the toy, to which the magnetic feet of the pilots could cling). In short order, new-yet-almost-identical [[mold]]s were created, presumably to refresh the tooling as the original had already been heavily used for &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; and so a wider range of factories (going from only Japan to Japan, China, Macau, and more) could produce more units to meet demand quickly, a common practice at the time.  Prime&#039;s fists were resculpted to be smaller and more angular, the gun&#039;s silhouette was heavily revised, the fuel pump and nozzle were simplified, the rockets and launcher recast in black plastic, the Combat Deck&#039;s metal plates (and their clips) were removed, and the outer trailer detailing and door hinges were altered.  Roller and the Combat Deck&#039;s drone pod color was swapped to a light blue, though a third running change soon followed that saw them restored to their original darker blue. The revised mold would be used by subsequent reissues of the Optimus toy, though Roller stills fluctuates back and forth between grey and dark blue, depending on how [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] each reissue wants to be.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The Japanese 1985 release of the figure also underwent the accessory changes, but never featured a silver Roller. Instead, Takara&#039;s original release of Prime featured a &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039;-style Roller without the two rear pegs, and the differently-shaped launcher that accommodated him, before a running change switched over to the Hasbro version. It also had fully-functional missile launchers on the drone.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Finally, in some European countries, Prime sported red feet, as opposed to his traditional blue; this version of the figure is also known in some cases to feature a differently-painted forehead crest which leaves the three central indentations unpainted blue. For the mainland Europe [[Milton Bradley]] release, there were two [[variant]]s of Optimus Prime available: the first version, manufactured by Takara, sported blue feet like most other versions; the second version, manufactured by [[Joustra]]&#039;s parent company [[Ceji]], sported red feet instead.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;3mb&amp;quot; /&amp;gt; On top of that, the Italian release of &amp;quot;Commander&amp;quot; by [[GiG]] eventually featured a [http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vprime6.html later variant] that replaced the rubber tires and [[die-cast]] feet with plastic parts, similar to the US [[KB Toys]] variant of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Toys|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Having been removed from toy store shelves after 1985, Optimus Prime was made available as a mail-away toy in the &amp;quot;[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]&amp;quot; offer in the US in 1986 to coincide with the [[The Transformers: The Movie|&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; movie]] premiering that year. He cost $21.50 and 5 [[Robot Point]]s. He was also offered in &amp;quot;[[The Autobots Have a Special Mission for:]]&amp;quot; mail-away pamphlet, and came with a special &amp;quot;Movie Edition Certificate&amp;quot; and a round sticker that read &amp;quot; Movie . Edition . Transformer&amp;quot; with the Autobot symbol in the middle; this edition of the toy is considered &#039;&#039;particularly&#039;&#039; rare.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Over twenty-plus years, there have been a &#039;&#039;bajillion&#039;&#039; releases of this mold, some identical to the original toy, and some featuring significant variants with notably different paint jobs, color schemes, accessories and other pack-ins. We have striven to list all these variants on this page under their respective series; for a quick-reference list of all variants and releases [[#Notes|check here]]. The cab robot has also been used sparingly to represent different characters; outfitted with different trailers, it has become Generation 1 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Pepsi Convoy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 1 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1-toy OptimusPepsi.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Pepsibots, roll out!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Autobot Commander, 1985)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser blaster&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right fists, trailer/&amp;quot;Combat Deck&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Roller&amp;quot; (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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: A limited edition version of the Optimus Prime toy was sold as a mail-away exclusive by [[Pepsi|PepsiCo]] in North America in 1985. This version of the figure came with a small fold-out leaflet glued to the top-right of the packaging, which contained two Pepsi logo stickers for the buyer to attach to Prime, mid-way through the traditional silver-and-blue stripe on his trailer. [[Canada]] also got a version of this promotional figure, but with much larger stickers that were the full length and height of the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This promotion would go on to serve as the inspiration for the Japanese character of [[Pepsi Convoy]], who would in turn be released by Hasbro as a new &amp;quot;[[#PepsiPrime2007|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]&amp;quot; in 2007.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Convoy megatron vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Megatron, what are we doing in the same box?!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy vs. Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 1985)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;VSX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser blaster&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right fists, trailer/&amp;quot;Combat Deck&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Roller&amp;quot;, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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: This Japanese-[[exclusive]] release of Optimus Prime came with the Japanese release of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Megatron]]. There are no differences between this release of Convoy and the individually-released toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Goodbye convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1|He&#039;s not leaving! He&#039;s right behind you!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Good Bye Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 1986)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser blaster&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right fists, trailer/&amp;quot;Combat Deck&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Roller&amp;quot; (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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: Commemorating the death of Optimus Prime in &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;, this set contains a special version of the original Optimus Prime figure with show-inspired translucent blue windows.&lt;br /&gt;
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: It was packaged with [[Mirage (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ligier]] and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Alert]], in an apparent homage to the similar &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Powered Convoy DX&amp;quot; giftset that packaged the &amp;quot;Powered Convoy&amp;quot; version of the Optimus mold with figures using the molds of Ligier and Alert.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Ultramagnusg1toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Honkimus Prime.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Ultra Magnus&#039;&#039;&#039; (City Commander, 1986)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-69&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left &amp;amp; right small robot fists, left &amp;amp; right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|Ultra Magnus&#039; inner white Optimus Prime redeco was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Optimus Prime in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039; issue &amp;quot;[[The War Never Ends]]&amp;quot;.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Powered Convoy&amp;quot; figure, itself a redeco and slight retool of &amp;quot;Battle Convoy&amp;quot;, the toy that became the original Optimus Prime figure, sporting a new trailer. One of the last few &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; toys to be released in the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline, Magnus was recolored from the original toy&#039;s dark blue, red and black color scheme into a more patriotic red, white and blue, though his chestplate, which was rendered white in his package art followed a more the blue color scheme of his shoulders. He transforms into a Freightliner COE, towing a car-carrier trailer capable of transporting up to four normal-sized Autobot cars. As with Optimus Prime, his cab transforms into a small robot, which can then combine with the trailer to form a &amp;quot;super robot&amp;quot;, although all original Generation 1 fiction prior to the 21st century ignored this and simply rendered the super robot as Magnus&#039;s default robot form. To facilitate this combination, Magnus sports a slightly longer front axle than Prime, thereby creating tabs on either side of the cab that slide into grooves in the trailer to help lock the small robot into place. He is armed with a rifle sporting two handles that allow either of his [[robot mode]]s to hold it, and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers, whose spring-loaded firing mechanism was removed for the Hasbro release of the figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; Powered Convoy figure had several additional features and modes which were mostly excised or left unmentioned for the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; release of Ultra Magnus. Principally, Powered Convoy came packaged with &amp;quot;Powered Buggy&amp;quot;, who was left out of Magnus&#039;s release (see [[#Notes|notes below]] for further details). Omitted from Magnus&#039;s instructions is the ability of his chestplate and super robot head to combine to form a small vehicle; the Powered Convoy version of the figure included small rolling wheels on the underside of the chestplate which were removed for Ultra Magnus. Additionally, three additional modes were included in the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; instructions that Hasbro left out: a &amp;quot;preparation base&amp;quot; mode and an &amp;quot;Autobot base&amp;quot; mode were excluded entirely, while the third, a &amp;quot;catapult launcher&amp;quot; mode originally intended and proportioned to accommodate the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; Jet Robo figure that became [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], was shown only on the front of his packaging, interacting with [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]. The Japanese release of Ultra Magnus—released as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Toys 2|Scramble City]]&#039;&#039; sub-line—&#039;&#039;did&#039;&#039; include instructions for the preparation base and catapult launcher modes, but replaced the original Autobot base mode with a new configuration.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The original Ultra Magnus figure has been reissued and redecoed several times down the years, and this article strives to list each edition of the figure under its own heading. The first alteration to Magnus, however, was a [[variant|running change]] made while he was still on shelves: Originally, his tires were made of [[rubber tires|rubber]] and he sported paint on both his small and large robot heads, but this version was soon replaced with one featuring plastic tires and no paint on either head. In addition, the clear yellow plastic that formed his windows was removed from the cab, leaving just holes instead; and his thighs and fuel tanks were left white, as opposed to the vacuum metalized chrome ones of the original release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The small robot component, as well as being part of Optimus Prime, was also released with a different trailer as [[Pepsi Convoy]]. &lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:PowermasterOptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My Japanese release has a lot more bling. And shorter stacks.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Powermaster, 1988)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 [[laser rifle]]s, 2 twin [[particle beam cannon]]s, super robot head&lt;br /&gt;
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: Sold in the fifth year of the Hasbro US &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line (fourth in European markets), Powermaster Optimus Prime was the first new toy of the Autobot leader since the original toy&#039;s release in 1984. He is an all-new design, featuring the [[Powermaster]] gimmick: His partner figure, [[Hi-Q#Toys|Hi-Q]], must be transformed into an engine and attached to Prime&#039;s vehicle mode in order to enable the transformation into robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Like the original figure, Powermaster Prime is composed of two major components: his truck cab, which transforms into Prime himself, and his trailer, which is essentially a heavily-armed version of the original. The trailer has a fold-down ramp to allow the storage of a smaller Transformer, or perhaps spare accessories. The trailer transforms into a battle station armed with two long black rifles and two grey double-barreled cannons (featuring seating for Powermaster engine figures), all of which Optimus Prime can also wield in his fists.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from the Powermaster feature itself, the main [[gimmick]] of the toy is the ability of the truck cab to combine with the trailer to form the larger &amp;quot;Super Optimus Prime&amp;quot; figure. This is essentially accomplished by standing the trailer up, folding the cab in half and inserting it into the empty cavity in the trailer&#039;s torso, forming an imposing—if almost entirely unposeable—robot form armed with all four weapons. The head of this super robot form is a separate piece which can be stored in the rear of Prime&#039;s trailer when not in use. While Hi-Q was always shown plugged into Prime&#039;s chest in artwork of this mode (as seen in the picture here), this was actually entirely unnecessary as transforming into Super Optimus Prime didn&#039;t require the standard Prime toy&#039;s legs to be unlocked.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Japanese release of Powermaster Optimus Prime actually represented a new character named [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], and featured several retools: the cab featured die-cast metal, shortened smokestacks, vacuum-metalized plastic and clear blue windows, while the trailer was given retractable super robot fists. This Japanese version was eventually issued by Hasbro in 2003 as part of the [[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] collection ([[#Commemorative Series|see below]]).&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was later redecoed into the Japanese-exclusive Super Convoy.&lt;br /&gt;
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:There were several different prototypes made for this toy. [[#Powermaster Optimus Prime design history|See a list here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optmiusprime.htm More information on Powermaster Optimus Prime on TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ActionMasterPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Eastbound and Down.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Action Master, 1990)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; trailer, 2 laser guns, 4 blaster cannons, 2 Energon exhaust stacks, [[photon bazooka]]&lt;br /&gt;
:The largest [[Action Master]] set, this incarnation of Optimus Prime is a non-transforming action figure which comes with the &amp;quot;[[Armored Convoy#Toys|Armored Convoy]]&amp;quot;, a large, heavily armed tractor trailer. The cab of the truck transforms into a small jet that can seat one Action Master figure, while the trailer itself converts into a larger battle station with turrets that several Action Masters can man. The sculpt of the Prime figure itself is closely based on his [[character model]], albeit with a coloration that seems to have been based at least partially on the small robot form of his Powermaster body. Unlike the one seen in the commercial, the final product loses paint operations of Prime&#039;s upper legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Action Master Optimus Prime figure was later redecoed with a more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] color scheme and included in the Japanese-exclusive &amp;quot;New Year&amp;quot; reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in 2002. The Armored Convoy was later redecoed as the &#039;&#039;[[Microman]]: [[Microman#Micro Millennium (1998-2000)|LED Powers]]&#039;&#039; toy [[Microman#MicroTrailer|Micro Trailer]] – sans Optimus Prime, natch – which also received two separate [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] toys as the [[Microman#DarkTrailer|Dark Trailer]] and [[Microman#FlameTrailer|Flame Trailer]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Action Master Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Euro classics optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Original Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Original Autobot Leader, 1990)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
:This straight reissue of the original Optimus Prime figure was released in Hasbro&#039;s European markets in the early 1990s, at the same time as many other Generation 1 figures were being re-released as &amp;quot;[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]&amp;quot;. Oddly, although he shares their golden packaging, Prime is not actually &#039;&#039;identified&#039;&#039; as a &amp;quot;Classics&amp;quot; figure anywhere on his box, but is generally considered to be part of the sub-line for simplicity&#039;s sake.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (reissue, 2000)[[File:2000 japanese prime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
:The first in what would be a deluge of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure in the 21st century, this Japanese release sported a golden sticker on his packaging announcing the celebration of the Transformers&#039; 15th anniversary in the country. This version of the mold was retooled to have the same longer front axle introduced on Ultra Magnus. It also featured slightly modified fists to help hold the gun better.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Simultaneously, this figure was available as a black convention-exclusive redeco, and a golden-chromed &amp;quot;[[Lucky Draw figure]]&amp;quot; (see below).&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Jafcon convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not the first [[Black Lio Convoy|black Convoy]], but the first that wasn&#039;t a clone.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Black Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2000)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (black), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pum&lt;br /&gt;
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this [[black repaint|black redeco]] of the original Prime was available exclusively at the Japanese convention JAFCON. &#039;&#039;Everything&#039;&#039; about it is black, including all of the Combat Deck and Roller.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/JAFConvoy/jafconvoy.htm More information on JAFCON Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy convoy gold version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime&#039;s a gold digger/way over Cybertron.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Gold Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2000)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (gold), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this &amp;quot;[[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]]&amp;quot; redeco of the original Prime replaced all of the figure&#039;s silver chromed parts and stickers with golden ones, and even included a blinged-out Roller. The figure is extremely rare; apparently only 25 are known to exist.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Nucleon quest convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Epic Black repaints are the right of all toy collecting beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Super Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-307X&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 laser rifles, 2 twin particle beam cannons, super robot head&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:This redeco of the Ginrai tooling of the Powermaster Optimus Prime figure (released concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the Ginrai figure) was a Toys &#039;&#039;R&#039;&#039; Us Japan [[exclusive]] black repaint, made to represent the original Optimus Prime equipped for a special mission. All of his red and blue plastics were changed to black, his clear blue windows were now tinted red, making his overall colour scheme very reminiscent of the now-familiar &#039;[[Black Convoy (disambiguation)|Black Convoy]]&#039; color schemes.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/NucleonQuestConvoy/nqconvoy.htm More information on Super Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Tokubetsu Shiyō)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;[[File:New year convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, Action Master Optimus Prime figure, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Matrix of Leadership]], chain, Autobot sticker sheet, mouse pad&lt;br /&gt;
:Labeled &amp;quot;2002 New Year Special&amp;quot;, this Japanese-exclusive &amp;quot;Special Specification&amp;quot; (特別仕様 &#039;&#039;Tokubetsu Shiyō&#039;&#039;) of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure featured tinted blue windows, like those sported by the &amp;quot;Goodbye Convoy&amp;quot; edition of the toy, as well as show-accurate blue eyes. Prime came with all his original accessories, including &#039;&#039;both&#039;&#039; versions of his rifle, as well as a new die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership accessory, which can be tabbed into his chest. Additionally, the set included a show-accurate redeco of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure, a sheet of Autobot [[insignia]] stickers of varying sizes, and a mouse pad decorated with the Autobot symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Matrix accessory was later recolored in gold chrome for inclusion with the 2005 [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron reissue toy]], and in green chrome as the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Creation Matrix]] for the [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive [[Galvatron II#Toys|Galvatron II]] toy. It returned to its original silver coloration when it was included, sans chain, in the 2010 &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers: Reveal the Shield]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Battle in Space&amp;quot; 2-pack.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/NewYearsConvoy/nyconvoy.htm More information on New Year Special Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy BAPE convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Trukk not munky|TRUKK...&#039;&#039;AND&#039;&#039; MUNKY?]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.&#039;&#039;&#039; (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump &lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in July 2011, concurrently with a range of exclusive Transformers t-shirts, &amp;quot;Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.&amp;quot; (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver.) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new green color scheme, along with a tan trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer&#039;s Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese Optimus Prime packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://bape.com/transformer Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. on BAPE.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyBlack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime at his audition for &#039;&#039;The Artist&#039;&#039;.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Or &amp;quot;Ver. Black Camo,&amp;quot; in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations 2012]]&#039;&#039;.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump &lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in April 2012, &amp;quot;Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK&amp;quot; (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver. BLACK) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new grey color scheme, along with a grey trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer&#039;s Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyRed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Three times faster than the original BAPE version.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Japanese listing on the BAPE website. The accompanying English text reads &amp;quot;01 CONVOY BAPE VERSION RED CAMO&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump &lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in March 2013, &amp;quot;Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO&amp;quot; (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® VERSION RED CAMO) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new red color scheme, along with a red trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer&#039;s Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.bape.com/transformers_3 Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO on BAPE.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Commander-Convoy-Box-Gold-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the people who wanted this for the S.T.A.R.S. kit, I have bad news for you.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2019&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the &amp;quot;Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy Box Crowdfunding Project&amp;quot; kickstarted by TakaraTomy and &#039;&#039;[[TV-Kun]]&#039;&#039;, this Convoy is a gold-chrome-and-redeco of the &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime figure, featuring a more balanced deco compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Gold Convoy Trophy|Gold Convoy Trophy]] (at least until [https://twitter.com/Televi_Kun/status/1152244044598132742 the second prototype reveals that the entire body is chromed]). Despite being etched on a trophy stand, Convoy is able to transform into truck mode, albeit facing upwards.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In addition, the set also comes with a replica of the [[S.T.A.R.S.]] supply kit, a S.T.A.R.S. badge, a Transformers Fan Club card, a poster, and a Transformers Mook.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Crowdfunding began on [[July 1]]fst until [[August 31]]st, with a total of 2000 backers needed. Unfortunately, it only reached 840 backers with a total of 16,650,000 yen out of 33,600,000 yen needed.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transform Jr&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|1985Jnr}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Convoy Junior toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime&#039;s kid brother.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (1985)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer &lt;br /&gt;
:As one of the first &#039;&#039;[[Transform Jr]]&#039;&#039; toys, this version of Optimus Prime was released under the early name for the series, &#039;&#039;Transform Gōkin&#039;&#039;. As a smaller, simplified version of the original Generation 1 Prime figure intended as a low-cost alternative for younger children, Prime features a similar transformation, with a removable head in addition to fists, but lacks rubber tires and translucent windows. As with most other &#039;&#039;Transform Jr&#039;&#039; figures, he lacked any of his major accessories, coming only with his rifle and a cardboard replacement for his trailer that had to be assembled by the buyer.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Transformjr hero set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The true Heroes of Cybertron]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;3 Heroes Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (multipack, 1987)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;Transform Jr&#039;&#039; version of Prime was re-released a few years later in a &amp;quot;Hero&amp;quot; set alongside the &#039;&#039;Jr&#039;&#039; versions of [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;5 Years of Leaders Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (multipack, 1989)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 fists (left and right), head, Laser Blaster, cardboard trailer&lt;br /&gt;
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:Prime was again re-released several years later in a lucky Draw &amp;quot;5 Years of Leaders&amp;quot; set alongside the &#039;&#039;Jr&#039;&#039; versions of Rodimus Convoy, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]], God Ginrai, and Star Saber.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Return of Convoy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|StarConvoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:StarConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]] &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Star Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cybertron, 1991)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-372&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Laser rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1991 (Return of Convoy)|Return of Convoy]]&#039;&#039; part of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original Takara &#039;&#039;Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline]], and the final new-design Optimus Prime toy from the original Generation 1 era, the Japanese-exclusive Star Convoy was a significant departure from previous versions. This incarnation of Prime transforms into an extended-hood cab truck of made-up model pulling an implausibly large trailer, incorporating the motorized &amp;quot;Microcarrier&amp;quot;. [[Motorized movement|Powered by four AA batteries]], the Microcarrier drives Star Convoy either forward or backward, spinning a radar dish mounted on the rear of his trailer as he rolls along. Prime&#039;s teammate in the [[Battlestars]], [[Grandus (G1)|Grandus]], can link up to the rear of Star Convoy&#039;s vehicle mode and be pulled along behind him; [[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] can then land atop Grandus, forming a giant vehicle. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Unlike previous Optimus Prime toys, the cab section does not separate from the trailer for transformation, instead forming the arms of his imposing 12-inch tall robot mode. He lacks any sort of leg articulation in this mode, but the Microcarrier comes into play again, allowing Prime to roll either forward or backward into action.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Additionally, Star Convoy transforms into a large battle station that interacts with the [[Micromaster]]s that made up the vast majority of the &#039;&#039;Transformer&#039;&#039; toyline at the time. His chest contains a peg that allows Micromaster figures to stand inside it in either robot or base modes, and he comes with a unique Micromaster version of [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Hot Rod]] not available on its own. He features storage space in his legs for two spring-loaded figure-launching [[Micro Trailer]]s, and comes with one of his own, decorated in a unique black and orange color scheme. In this mode, two ramps are connected to the Microcarrier; when the carrier&#039;s treads are set rolling, they do not move the base, but instead act as conveyor belts that carry Micromaster figures down the ramps. The Microcarrier also spins a gun turret mounted between the conveyors, on which Micromaster figures can stand. Finally, a special connector packaged with Star Convoy allows the Microcarrier to be connected up to Grandus&#039;s base mode, powering his moving elevator.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on Star Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:StarConvoy reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Star Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cybertron, 2005)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-372&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Laser rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps&lt;br /&gt;
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:Star Convoy was reissued by Takara in 2005, with some notable alterations to his deco: his white plastic was replaced with metallic silver, and the yellow star on his chest was chromed golden. Star Convoy himself retained some of his original decals, but most notably his &amp;quot;simulated head lights&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;wind shield panels&amp;quot; were tampographed on him; similarly, [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#StarConvoyReissue|Hot Rod]]&#039;s stickers were all replaced with tampograph deco. Additionally, where the original toy had been packaged in robot mode in a tall box decorated with the standard Japanese package art of the time, the reissue was packaged in vehicle mode, in a long, wide box more reminiscent of the original Generation 1 toys.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The stickers for this reissue have been found to deteriorate over time, with the silver portions showing a prominent fading effect. This was even present in a [[MISB|sealed]] copy.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/encore-star-convoy-stickers.1236170/ Encore Star Convoy sticker issue]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on reissue Star Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I AM OPTIMUS PRIME.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader, [[1992]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser blaster&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right fists, light &amp;amp; sound module, 2 rocket launchers, 4 rockets, &amp;quot;Roller&amp;quot; scout car, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, trailer, 4 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the very first assortment of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, this Optimus Prime  is a [[redeco]] of the original figure release with some notable new additions to catch him up to the radical 1990s. While his cab robot retained his original red and dark blue color scheme, his trailer was recast in black, with the original blue and silver striped sticker replaced with a red and silver one displaying Optimus&#039;s name. On the first release of the trailer, the internal components and Roller matched the blue of the cab robot. Later, the internal components and Roller were changed to a lighter blue. Another &#039;&#039;second&#039;&#039; running change followed, making the dark blue of the cab robot match this lighter shade. A bright yellow &amp;quot;Autobot&amp;quot; [[tampograph]] was also added to the back of his right leg, present in all versions of the toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime comes with all his original accessories and play features... yes, even the [[for safety reasons|severely-weakened]] missile launchers on the Combat Deck, the only recycled toy in &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; to retain the old launching mechanisms. But Optimus also sas two major new play features. To increase his arsenal, Optimus is now armed with a pair of large, black handheld missile launchers that fire red missiles. These launchers were retooled from the 1992 &#039;&#039;[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039; figure [http://www.yojoe.com/action/92/barricade.shtml Barricade].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Second, he comes with an electronic &amp;quot;sound and lights module&amp;quot; that can either plug into the front of the trailer (where it resembles a trailer refrigeration unit), or hook onto Optimus&#039;s back in [[robot mode]] via a new slot retooled into the cab robot. Unfortunately, the soundbox is heavy enough that doing so can often overpower Prime&#039;s hip joints, causing him to topple backward. The soundbox features a large, [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metalized]] Autobot symbol on its front, and three grey buttons which trigger two flashing red LEDs on either side of the module, and [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/c/c6/G2OptimusNoises.ogg a trio of sound effects]: a truck engine noise, a laser gun sound effect, and a very loud &amp;quot;I am Optimus Prime!&amp;quot;. The module also features ports on either side into which the missile launchers can peg. How the sound module handles batteries is an oddity among Transformers before or since: as Optimus came out during a transitional period where button cell batteries were still fairly expensive, the module uses AA batteries by default, but was originally packed with a small bracket for included LR44 batteries that overrides the AA compartment completely to support the &amp;quot;Try Me!&amp;quot; feature in the box. The original intent is to discard the bracket once the LR44s run out and switch to several AA batteries, but if one were to keep it, the electronics can work equally well solely off far fewer button cell batteries.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 2 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:CombatheroPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|BE A HEEEERO]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Hero, 1994)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara name&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TRF-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Rifle, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the second year of &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;, [[Hero (G2)|Hero]] Optimus Prime was the first new-mold Optimus Prime toy created for the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; line. He transforms into a long-nose truck and trailer of unknown, potentially made-up model. The trailer has a permanently-attached massive rocket launcher powered by an air bellows: slide one of his rockets over the barrel, then slam down on the bellows to launch the rocket. The launcher also features a [[5 mm post]] to attach a smaller rifle. The rockets and bellows all clip neatly onto the trailer as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In robot mode, the launcher remains permanently affixed to Optimus&#039;s right arm, and retains its functionality. The air bellows and rockets mount on his back. This was also one of the first &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toys to feature expanded [[articulation]] in robot mode, though they hadn&#039;t really perfected the formula so soon and he ends up fairly back-heavy and heel-strut-needing.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A similar air-launching system with identical missiles was used by the simultaneously-released [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Hero|Hero Megatron]], and by Laser Optimus Prime the following year (see below).&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to create [[Sureshot (G2)#Toys|Sureshot]] and the [[KB Toys]]-exclusive [[Destructicon (RID)|Destructicon]] [[Scourge (RID)#Destructicon|Scourge]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Hero Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G2toy laser optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|What was that about shoulder-speakers, Jazz?]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Laser Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader, [[1995]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara name&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;Battle Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TRF-13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser cannon&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[Laser Rod (weapon)|saber weapon]]&amp;quot;, missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the final year of &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;, Laser Optimus Prime (released in Europe under the name &amp;quot;Laser Rod Optimus Prime&amp;quot;) transforms into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX, pulling a grey and black fuel tank trailer. The sides of the trailer are decorated with a sticker depicting Prime using a flamethrower to burn down a banner with the words &amp;quot;Optimus Prime Octane&amp;quot; on it. The truck is armed with a disc launcher on the roof of its trailer, which launches five blue discs bearing the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Autobot insignia as a knob is turned. Like the other &amp;quot;[[Laser Rod|Laser]]&amp;quot; toys released this year, Prime features electronics powered by two button-cell batteries; in truck mode, pressing the button on the cab&#039;s roof causes his headlight to light up with yellow LEDs.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In the grand Optimus tradition, the cab of Laser Optimus Prime disconnects to become the highly poseable robot mode of Prime himself. Like Powermaster Prime and Hero Prime, the toy features the iconic windshield pecs and grill abs, despite not actually being formed from the actual truck components they emulate. In robot mode, pressing the button on Prime&#039;s cab (now on his back) activates a red LED in his right fist which illuminates his clear-plastic sword (which stores beneath his legs in truck mode).&lt;br /&gt;
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: Prime&#039;s trailer unfolds via a spring-loaded transformation mechanism in a battle station that is positively &#039;&#039;bristling&#039;&#039; with varied weaponry. In addition to the disc launcher, it is armed with a &amp;quot;ripple-fire&amp;quot; missile launcher that fires five missiles, an air-powered rocket launcher like the one previously seen on Hero Optimus Prime, and a small laser cannon that mounts on the base&#039;s main tower. Both the missile launcher and laser cannon can disconnect and be held by Prime; his LED-fist will illuminate the laser cannon like it does his sword. Additional missiles and a second rocket are stored in grooves inside the sides of the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was redecoed by Takara in 2000 as &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Car Robots]]&#039;&#039; [[Scourge (RID)#Toys|Black Convoy]], and later by Hasbro as Black Convoy&#039;s [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; franchise]] counterpart Scourge. It was also used to make the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#G-2|Laser Ultra Magnus]]. It was planned to be used to make &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[Toxitron (Universe)#Toys|Toxitron]], but that was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In addition to being possibly the most popular &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; figure, Laser Optimus Prime was, prior to 2003, a regular contender for most popular &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toy &#039;&#039;ever&#039;&#039;, back in the days of the annual [[alt.toys.transformers]] fan awards; the toy won twice, and actually lost once to his redeco, Scourge.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Laser Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G2-toy OptimusPrime GoBot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sweet ride, Prime. (&#039;&#039;Hasbro release&#039;&#039;)]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Go-Bot, 1995)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Gun&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the second wave of [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s, this Optimus is a redeco of [[Firecracker#Toys|Firecracker]], transforming into a &#039;&#039;[[Hot Wheels]]&#039;&#039;-sized 1:64-scale Lamborghini Diablo. Like most Go-Bots, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly, and is broadly compatible with &#039;&#039;Hot Wheels&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;Matchbox&#039;&#039; style tracks and playsets.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The plastic colors are a &amp;quot;solid&amp;quot; version of Firecracker&#039;s color layout, substituting opaque red for transparent red plastic, but also adding blue paint to his helmet for that little extra touch of Optimus. (All of the toys from the first wave that had transparent plastics were released in this wave with opaques instead; [[Blowout#Toys|Blowout]] and Firecracker became new versions of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Megatron]] and Optimus Prime respectively, while [[Gearhead#Toys|Gearhead]] and [[Motormouth#Toys|Motormouth]] stayed themselves.)&lt;br /&gt;
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: In Europe, this deco was sold as Firecracker himself rather than Optimus Prime (at least in the French/Dutch/German packaging variant).&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[File:G2-toy OptimusPrime GoBotTakara.jpg|upright=1|left|thumb|(&#039;&#039;Takara release&#039;&#039;)]]&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara &#039;&#039;G-2&#039;&#039; line, but it was a... weird release. His hood was tampographed with a stylized &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; with the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; logo set within the top bar, the same deco that appears on Go-Bots [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Soundwave]], as well as the Japanese release of Go-Bots [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Megatron]]. On top of that, his yellow plastics are now the same bright fluorescent yellow as found on Soundwave, thanks to the [[gang-molding]] process used to make this batch. He keeps the blue helmet though. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual &#039;&#039;G-2&#039;&#039; style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; packaging, but a &amp;quot;generic&amp;quot; cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It&#039;s unclear why these toys were released this way; it&#039;s possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments; these toys do not appear on the normal &#039;&#039;G-2&#039;&#039; catalogs either. Even more oddly, the Optimus shown on the cross-sell is actually a [[Sideswipe (G1)#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]] with the car panels hand-painted red, and lacks the &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; on the hood... and yes, he&#039;s labeled &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; in Japanese as well, making this the first instance of the character &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; being named &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot; in Japan. &lt;br /&gt;
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: The sculpt was later redecoed again for the third wave of Go-Bots to become [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]], and later still into the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] [[Spychanger]] [[R.E.V.]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrimeGobot/optimusprime.htm More information on Go-Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:CombatHeroPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Hero, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;1995&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Gun, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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: This Optimus Prime was to be a redeco of Hero Optimus Prime (above) in dark blue and red. Packaged samples of this toy were produced, but it was ultimately never released. The packaged samples feature a &amp;quot;traditional&amp;quot; color scheme for the head, with a silver [[mouthplate]]; the prototype depicted in the official catalog image seen on the right sports an unusual &#039;&#039;red&#039;&#039; mouthplate, which inspired several later toys.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Since much of the advertising for the ultimately-unreleased redeco used an older, outdated name for the &amp;quot;Heroes&amp;quot; assortment, &amp;quot;Combat Heroes&amp;quot;, Optimus and an equally unreleased redeco of &amp;quot;Hero&amp;quot; Megatron are commonly referred to by fans as &amp;quot;Combat Heroes&amp;quot; compared to the original &amp;quot;Heroes&amp;quot; releases, although all evidence suggests that Hasbro had never actually intended such a distinction, instead treating them as mere color [[variant]]s. Though the packaging is mostly unchanged (including a reuse of the existing packaging art depicting the original release&#039;s color scheme), one of the few minor alterations sees the addition of the name &amp;quot;Hero&amp;quot; (rather than &amp;quot;Combat Hero&amp;quot;) to Optimus Prime&#039;s name above the (otherwise unchanged) UPC barcode.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A finished sample of the Hero Optimus Prime redeco was among the rare toys auctioned off for charity at [[BotCon 1996]], along with several other unreleased &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; items.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Generation2/HeroOptimusPrimeProtoMOSC.html &amp;quot;Combat Hero&amp;quot; Optimus Prime in packaging at Super Toy Archive]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/generation+2/blue+optimus+prime/3654 &amp;quot;Combat Hero&amp;quot; Optimus Prime in packaging at Transformers @ The Moon]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/g2/combat-hero-optimus-prime/3429/1/ &amp;quot;Combat Hero&amp;quot; Optimus Prime in and out of packaging at Seibertron]&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;General Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Auto Roller, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;1995&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Four missiles&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Un autorollers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;quot;General&amp;quot; Optimus Prime would have been a redeco of the Decepticon [[Auto Roller (G2)|Auto Roller]] [[Dirtbag#Toys|Dirtbag]], transforming into an &amp;quot;earth mover&amp;quot; mining dumper/haul truck in green camo, ironically bearing a closer resemblance to [[Hound (G1)/toys|Hound]]&#039;s color scheme than the also-unreleased [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generation 2|&amp;quot;Sgt. Hound&amp;quot;]] Auto Roller.&lt;br /&gt;
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: the mold has an [[autotransformation|auto-transforming]] [[gimmick]] activated by rolling his rear wheels; roll forward to go to [[robot mode]], and back to dump truck. A switch on his back end separates the gears of the gimmick, allowing him to roll freely in either mode. In robot mode, he has a twin spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm, and a clamping &amp;quot;stun gun&amp;quot; claw on the left. In vehicle mode, his missiles can peg onto the front end of the dump-bed for storage.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to make [[Autostinger#Toys|Autostinger]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:LaserPrime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Battle Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (reissue, [[2006]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TRF-13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser cannon&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;saber weapon&amp;quot;, missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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: This reissue of the original &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Laser Optimus Prime figure was made using the modified version of the mold created for &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Scourge, lacking the sculpted &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Autobot insignias on the disks featured on the original. It sports a modified deco, with the flat grey plastic on both the trailer and Prime&#039;s chest now replaced with silver chrome; additionally, new Autobot symbol tampographs were added to the doors of Prime&#039;s cab mode and the front end of his trailer, and a pair of new chest-window stickers featuring an illustration of the Matrix of Leadership replaced the original decals.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This version of the mold was used to create the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#G-2|Laser Ultra Magnus]], and somewhat more perplexingly, was briefly [[repurposing|repurposed]] by the [[Master of the Game|second]] &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars Reborn]]&#039;&#039; text story as a temporary body for [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity#Beast Wars Reborn|Optimus Primal]]!&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Note|Very early in the life of the &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; toyline (before the debut of the &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; cartoon), Hasbro treated the series as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and so Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Primal vs Megatron!&#039;&#039;&#039; (Basic versus two-pack, 1996)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-6&#039;&#039;&#039;[[File:BWtoy-Primalbat.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I&#039;m Batman, and I can breathe in space.]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 swords&lt;br /&gt;
:The first &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimus Primal]] is a Basic size class blue bat which could autotransform into a robot by pulling the tail. Two swords were removable from under its wings for use as weaponry in [[robot mode]]. It was packaged along with an alligator version of Megatron and a &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; mini-comic. &lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was released during the short-lived period when Hasbro was treating the Beast Wars as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make the less ambiguous [[#AmazonConvobat|Optimus Prime-recolored Convobat]], the separate individual [[Convobat#Toys|Convobat]], [[Onyx Primal#Toys|Onyx Primal]] as well as inspire the comic character [[Nyx]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimalBat/optimusprimal.htm More information on Optimus Primal at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Optimusprimaltoyultraape.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Well, that&#039;s just Prime.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Primal&#039;&#039;&#039; (Ultra, 1996/1997/1998)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 &amp;quot;spinal swords&amp;quot;, 4 &amp;quot;mega-blast missiles&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;mace whip&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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: The second Optimus Primal toy was an ape in the Ultra size class. Though the transformation from primate to humanoid was a relatively simplistic one, the toy compensated with more than a fair share of weaponry and action features. A compartment on his right forearm opened to reveal a skull-shaped &amp;quot;mace whip&amp;quot; he could hold in his fist. His left forearm could open into a double-barreled &amp;quot;mega-blast missile&amp;quot; launcher. On his back were two more spring-loaded &amp;quot;mega-blast missile cannons&amp;quot;/launchers which auto-flipped over each shoulder. By pulling a lever in the center of his back, both arms would either spin at the bicep or bend in and out at the elbow, depending on the placement of notch-buttons located on either bicep. This gimmick was shown to be an effort to simulate a gorilla beating its chest while Optimus was in [[beast mode]], but could also be used in robot mode, making him swing his weapons wildly before himself. And finally, like many first-year &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; toys, a battle mask/&amp;quot;[[mutant head]]&amp;quot; could be deployed over his robot head.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Takara released the toy as part of their &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; line in July of 1997, nearly identical to the Hasbro version. The missiles for the Takara version are thinner and simpler than the original Hasbro version, and would be used in all subsequent releases of the mold.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Just like Optimus Primal&#039;s basic bat toy, this figure was released during the short-lived period when the Beast Wars was still considered to be an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was [[redeco]]ed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Primal and [[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Beast Wars Telemocha Series]] DX Convoy, and [[retool]]ed into &#039;&#039;Beast Wars Reborn&#039;&#039;/&#039;&#039;Beast Wars Tenth Anniversary&#039;&#039; versus pack Optimus Primal. Takara also created multiple special variants, including all-gold (from &#039;&#039;[[TV Magazine]]&#039;&#039;, only ten awarded), red and gray (&#039;&#039;TV Magazine&#039;&#039; again, but only &#039;&#039;one&#039;&#039; awarded), and blue-fur (a &#039;&#039;[[Comic Bom Bom]]&#039;&#039; design-contest prize, only five awarded).&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimal/optimusprimal.htm More information on ape Optimus Primal at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BW-toy OptimusPrimalCDROM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Freedom is the right of all superstitious, cowardly lots. Wait, no, that&#039;s not right...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Amazon Showdown Special Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (1997)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;VS-S1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 swords&lt;br /&gt;
: Available only in a special CD-ROM two-pack with a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#VSS1|purple redeco of &amp;quot;Megaligator&amp;quot;]], this redeco of &amp;quot;Convobat&amp;quot; takes his colors from [[#HeroOptimusPrime|the first &#039;&#039;G-2&#039;&#039; Convoy toy released in Japan]] and retains his previous gimmickry. His back features a silver Maximal [[Insignia|faction symbol]] plus &amp;quot;C-ROM&amp;quot;, as in &amp;quot;Cybertron&amp;quot;, get it? Huh? And Megatron has the &amp;quot;D-ROM&amp;quot;? See what they did there?&lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy&#039;s [[bio]] clarifies that this Convobat is Optimus Prime, having had a trailer truck alternate mode and later scanning a bat to fight Megatron.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The included CD-ROM includes the bios from wave 1 of the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; toyline, the [[Commercial/Beast Wars#Wave 1 Deluxe|first &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; commercial]], and a coloring game.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to make [[Onyx Primal]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Cybertron/ConvoyBat/convoybat.htm More information on CD-ROM Convobat at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[https://ameblo.jp/aburachoujin/entry-12545863577.html Review including CD-ROM images at aburachoujin&#039;s blog]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Machine Wars&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MW-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Most Autobots [[Primus apotheosis|aspire]] to be Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime aspires to be [[Thunder Clash]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Ultra, 1997)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle, 2 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
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: Available only at [[KB Toys]], &#039;&#039;[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] and slight [[retool]] of the European Generation 1 exclusive [[Turbomaster]] leader [[Thunder Clash#Toys|Thunder Clash]]. It&#039;s easy to see why Thunder Clash was chosen to become the new Optimus Prime, given his adherence to Prime tradition: the truck cab disconnects to become the robot, while the trailer unfolds to become an assault tower with twin missile racks. On the original Thunder Clash version of the mold, the racks operated on a gravity-feed system where a new missile drops into the launcher from above each time one was fired, allowing for twelve to be fired in rapid succession using a pinball launcher style mechanism. &lt;br /&gt;
:For &#039;&#039;Machine Wars&#039;&#039; Prime, this feature had to be retooled [[for safety reasons]], sealing the gravity feed slot and cutting the original launcher plungers down to just the handles, which do not move. The small missiles were replaced with much larger new molds to prevent choking hazards and triggers were added to the sides of the launchers, becoming regular spring loaded (and unusually powerful) single-firing weapons. There seems to have been some disconnect between the deco artist and whoever handled the redone Thunder Clash [[sticker]]s, as some stickers replicate details already handled by paint on the figure. Not noted in the instructions is that the handgun is meant to serve as the drive shaft for the cab, storing between the legs on the backside. On a minor note, the redeco eliminates all [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|gold plastic]] from the toy, making it much more durable than Thunder Clash&#039;s original release.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The [[package art]] for this toy is a retouched version of the art for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; Laser Optimus Prime (see above), but now positioned so one robot arm is always &amp;quot;off the edge&amp;quot; of the box and unseen - conveniently hiding the sword this toy has never had, yet leaving the Laser Prime faceplate intact.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This version of the mold was planned to be [[redeco]]ed into [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] for the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; line, but the release was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Machine Wars&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Choro-Q Robo&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ChoroQOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy TV Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Q/01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Yasuhiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Choro-Q|Choro-Q Robo]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a small, cutesified transforming figure of Optimus Prime that changes from trailer-pulling truck directly to [[robot mode]]. The toy features a working pull-back motor, and is decorated in a color scheme based on Prime&#039;s appearance in the original Generation 1 cartoon, with blue eyes and windows and a grey stripe on the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ChoroQConvoyTV/convoy.htm Move information on Convoy TV Version at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Metallic Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Q/02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of &#039;&#039;Choro-Q Robo&#039;&#039; Convoy is a redeco of the first, featuring glittering metallic plastic, and a deco based upon the original toy, with yellow eyes, black windows, and a silver-and-blue stripe on the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Commemorative Series&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Commemorative series optimus prime modifications.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The snip that launched a thousand snits.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002/2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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:The first reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in North America since the Generation 1 toyline reached its end, this &amp;quot;[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]&amp;quot; edition of the figure was a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive. It was &#039;&#039;mostly&#039;&#039; identical to the original figure, save for some necessary modifications made [[for safety reasons]]: In the first instance of what would become a recognizable alteration to the mold, the toy&#039;s smokestacks were shortened, while the Combat Deck&#039;s firing missiles were elongated to prevent potential choking, as was the case with all other Commemorative Series figures&#039; firing missiles. This release also had the trailer&#039;s launching feature removed.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In 2012, a reissue of the Commemorative Series toy was released. Though the &amp;quot;Commemorative Series&amp;quot; label was not printed anywhere on the packaging, the included instructions retained the name. The toy itself is a mix of different versions. The cab has the safety modifications of the original &#039;&#039;Commemorative Series&#039;&#039; release, including the shortened smokestacks and longer missiles (and thicker rifle), but also has the modified hitch of the 2011 &#039;&#039;Chronicle&#039;&#039; two-pack (see below). Meanwhile, the trailer features the lighter gray plastic colors used for the 2008 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; release, and the Autobot insignias on the robot&#039;s shoulders are tampographed (like on Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; version and Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; 25th Anniversary release). This version also seems to suffer from [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Commemorative Series Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:GodGinrai toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The real one has a longer missile]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 Laser Rifles, 2 Twin Particle Beam Cannons, Super Robot head, missile launcher, 2 missiles, [[Apex Bomber]] chest/trailer top, 2 legs (left &amp;amp; right), 2 arms (left and right), Armor chest/trailer front, 2 wings (left &amp;amp; right)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Ban Magami]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Marketed as a reissue of Powermaster Optimus Prime, this Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us-exclusive Commemorative Series figure is in truth based on the Ginrai tooling on the toy that had previously been exclusive to Japan. It features a die-cast metal cab with translucent blue windows, and shortened, chrome smokestacks, and comes packaged with the drone [[Apex Bomber]] (formerly Ginrai&#039;s partner [[Godbomber]]), who splits into several components and combines with Prime to form &amp;quot;Apex Armor&amp;quot;. As with all other Commemorative Series figures, Prime&#039;s new spring-loaded missile launcher featured an elongated missile.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure was re-released in Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets in 2012, with no known changes to the figure itself but several modifications to the packaging that makes it easy to tell the two releases apart: The flap containing the [[package art]] is omitted entirely, the &amp;quot;Commemorative Series II&amp;quot; label is missing, the age recommendation and safety warning labels, the &amp;quot;Changes from double tractor trailer to battle station to super robot!&amp;quot; call-out and the name of the toy have all been shuffled around (with the words &amp;quot;battle&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;super&amp;quot; being omitted in the process), and most notably, the toy is no longer named &amp;quot;Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor&amp;quot;, but simply &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot;, with Apex Bomber&#039;s existence no longer acknowledged anywhere on the packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/ApexPrime/apexprime.htm More information on Powermaster Prime with Apex Armor at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;The Transformers Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tf collection 0 convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;0&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, [[energon-axe]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:As yet another in an increasingly large number of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this entry in the Japanese-exclusive &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues added a few extra goodies to spice things up. Chiefly, the figure was armed with a new [[energon-axe]], based on the weapon used by Prime in the Generation 1 cartoon episode, &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]&amp;quot;, which plugs into either of the headlight-holes that normally accommodate Prime&#039;s fists. Additionally, Prime came packaged with a ring binder folder designed to hold the pull-out character file sheets that were included with all the other &#039;&#039;Transformers Collection&#039;&#039; reissues. Notably, this figure reinstated the original, thick version of Prime&#039;s rifle as the standard for all future Japanese reissues.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Transformers Collection Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Tfcollection prime fist.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Starscream&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;9&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:This redeco of the original Generation 1 [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] [[Starscream (G1)/toys|toy]] came packaged with a remolded right fist for Optimus Prime. This fist featured additional pegs that allowed it to hold [[Megatron (G1)/toys#TFCStarscream|the pistol mode Megatron accessory]] which was also included with Starscream.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/AnimeStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Transformers Collection Starscream at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WSTF Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You didn&#039;t find my trailer, did you? Haw haw.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GTF 01A&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Standing only two-and-a-quarter inches tall, &#039;&#039;[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime was the smallest fully transforming G1 Optimus toy. He features an accurate transformation sequence based on the original full-sized toy, replacing the detachable hands with actual sculpted fists, and even including a tiny version of his laser rifle. Unsurprisingly, he also has little articulation and is only capable of moving his arms and legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:His trailer and Roller were also available as a separate set in the same wave, as a rare [[shortpacking|shortpacked]] figure with the ID number &amp;quot;GTF-01B&amp;quot;. It is a simplified version of the original Combat Deck, lacking features like the interior deco and the lift arm of the artillery robot, but still nonetheless looking fairly accurate to the original toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SmallestPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Wstf anime convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Anime Version)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GTF 06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming&#039;&#039; Prime was redecoed the following year for the second wave of the line, into a color scheme based on his Generation 1 cartoon appearance featuring brighter reds and blues, white thighs, yellow details on his bumper, and blue eyes and windows. This version of the figure was made available for a second time in the next wave (&amp;quot;Wave 2.5&amp;quot;), with a new anime-decorated version of the Combat Deck now available as a rare &amp;quot;chase&amp;quot; figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestAnimePrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Convoy (Anime Version) at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Wstf white convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (White)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GTF X-4&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:Another version of Prime was also available in the second wave of the &#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039; series as a chase figure. This almost entirely white version of the figure is clearly based on the version of the original Prime cab robot used in the Generation 1 Ultra Magnus figure, but was nonetheless sold as Optimus Prime for the &#039;&#039;Smallest&#039;&#039; line.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestConvoyWhiteMode/convoy.htm More information on Convoy (White) at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Wstf vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Can&#039;t you guys ever get along?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy vs Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (multipack, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;VSX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively as a freebie through the September 2004 issue of [[Dengeki Hobby]] magazine, this &#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039; two-pack contains both Optimus Prime and Megatron, in homage to the original 1984 &amp;quot;VSX&amp;quot; giftset containing the original versions of the two leaders.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Mini Toy Shop Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy mini toy shop convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&#039;Cause we got a li&#039;l ol&#039; convoy, rockin&#039; through the night...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:At about 2/3 the size of the &#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039;, this diminutive version of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is the smallest figure of the Autobot leader made to date. It was sold as part of Takara&#039;s blindpacked &#039;&#039;[[Mini Toy Shop Collection]]&#039;&#039; line, a series of miniaturized figures from numerous classic Takara toylines, including &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Microman]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Choro-Q]]&#039;&#039; and others. Both of Prime&#039;s modes are represented by non-transforming individual figures, which come together in a two-pack. In-box, his truck form is even packed in a miniature recreation of his original Japanese packaging, which also includes a shrunken version of his sticker sheet. A tiny version of the original Takara Transformers catalog completes the set.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=3541&amp;amp;mode=flat More information on Mini Collection Convoy at tformers.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|20th Anniversary}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|And the fandom rejoiced. &#039;&#039;(Takara Masterpiece Version Pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-MP-20th-Anniversary-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|&#039;&#039;(20th Anniversary Version Pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039;/&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 11]], [[2003]]/2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer (Japanese release only)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] and [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;20th Anniversary&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime was produced for the stated milestone of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; brand. So successful was the figure that &#039;&#039;ToyFare&#039;&#039; magazine ultimately ranked it #1 in their quest for &amp;quot;Best Toy Ever&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/000054376.cfm ToyFare Magazine Best Toys Ever]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Created with the specific purpose of producing an Optimus Prime as accurate to the original animated series as possible, the toy is exceptionally poseable compared to toys prior, partially constructed from die-cast metal, features rubber tires and vacuum-metalized plastic and is heavily detailed, with sliding pistons in its joints and working spring-loaded suspension in vehicle mode. The figure also contains multiple non-intrusive gimmicks, such as a moving [[mouthplate]] to emulate Prime&#039;s traditional method of speech, flip-up communications panels on the forearms depicting images of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], and an opening, light-up Matrix chamber in the chest, which contains a removable vacuum-metalized Matrix of Leadership that can also be pulled open. The Matrix is housed within a removable gray battery box which can light up the matrix core when activated.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime comes with many accessories in addition to the aforementioned Matrix, including the character&#039;s traditional laser rifle, now termed (and henceforth known as) an [[ion blaster]]. The initial release of the figure cast the ion blaster in grey plastic, but later assortments recast it in its more familiar black coloration. Other accessories include a transparent orange energon-axe that plugs into either wrist when Prime&#039;s fist is retracted, and even a non-transforming gun mode Megatron weapon, with removable stock, silencer, and scope accessories, in homage to [[Countdown to Extinction (episode)|several]] [[The Insecticon Syndrome|instances]] in the Generation 1 cartoon when Prime was forced to wield his enemy. Pack-in bonuses that came with the figure included an inner cardboard tray illustrated to resemble the interior of Prime&#039;s Combat Deck, and in later releases, a small poster drawn by [[Pat Lee]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus has a hidden sculpted mouth underneath his face mask, though attempts at removing the mask from the head may entirely damage the action feature.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Takara&#039;s version of the figure was released in their markets slightly earlier, as the first of their long-running &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; line. In addition to coming with a cardboard trailer that the buyer could assemble to &amp;quot;complete&amp;quot; Prime&#039;s truck mode, Takara&#039;s release differed from Hasbro&#039;s by featuring longer smokestacks (kept short on the Hasbro version [[for safety reasons]]), and lacking the black scorch-marked &amp;quot;battle damage&amp;quot; paint applications Hasbro included on the figure&#039;s shoulders, wrists, and abdomen. In Western markets, the figure was intended to complement the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; line.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.camphortree.net/tf/tidbits/otfcc2004.txt Steve-o&#039;s OTFCC 2004 notes]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:This sculpt was redecoed by Takara into a golden Lucky Draw figure and later released in its original coloration with a trailer as a &amp;quot;Perfect Edition&amp;quot; (see below for both), while Hasbro would later redeco it into their &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039;-branded &amp;quot;[[#Classics|DVD Edition]]&amp;quot;. The mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] and &amp;quot;[[Eldedroid|Convoy Black Version]]&amp;quot;, representing one of many drones built in Prime&#039;s image, rather than Prime himself.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In &#039;&#039;[[Transformers History Collection]]&#039;&#039;, a [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] Transformers trading figure line, Takara released an add-on hand for &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy as a [[Chase figure]]. The hand holds a [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] figure and clips on to the end of Optimus Prime&#039;s arm, making the arm slightly longer than normal.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/20thPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Gold masterpiece prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|We salute the brave soul who transformed this thing in order to photograph it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Lucky Draw figure, [[2004]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer&lt;br /&gt;
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:Offered as part of a Lucky Draw campaign in August 2004, this extremely rare version of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy is almost entirely vacuum-metalized gold, lacking any other painted detail or stickers. The parts which are not viable are molded in a flat golden plastic; the only exceptions are its rubber tires, the core of the Matrix and the energon-axe, which remain black, blue and orange, respectively. Whether or not the figure was intended to evoke Optimus Prime&#039;s [[:File:Goldenlagoon prime perceptor.jpg|entirely-golden appearance]] in the cartoon episode &amp;quot;[[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon]]&amp;quot;, when he was coated with [[electrum]], is unknown; given that entirely chroming a figure gold is a fairly standard deco for Lucky Draw figures, it may just be happy coincidence more than anything else.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure comes packaged in the standard &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy box, with the only telltale sign of its fabled contents being the replacement of the traditionally silver foil lettering on the box with gold. It&#039;s not clear how many were made, but it is thought to be no more than 10 or 20.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://web.archive.org/web/20080501195324/http://www.goldoptimusprime.com/?show=Gold-Optimus-Prime More information on gold &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy at GoldOptimusPrime.com (via Internet Wayback Machine)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP04Convoy2.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|You just paid $170 for a big box on wheels.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Perfect Edition&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[September 28]], 2006/2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-4&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:For this re-release of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy, Takara submitted to the biggest desire fans had for the figure and produced a full-size, fully transforming plastic and die-cast metal trailer. The trailer opens up into Convoy&#039;s Combat Deck, with storage for its accessories and a functional repair drone, though Roller is conspicuous by its absence. Like the original Combat Deck, the drone can extend through holes in the roof and front of the closed trailer, and the interior has enough room to accommodate one &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; figure in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. Some reports suggest that the paint on this figure&#039;s chest chips more easily than past editions. The red paint on the cab is also a slightly lighter color than on MP01.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of Convoy, and Hasbro&#039;s 20th Anniversary DVD version of the toy depicts [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] on its communicators rather than Bumblebee and Starscream.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Continuating the trend begun by their previous release of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Ultra Magnus in 2005, Hasbro [[Australia]] released Convoy Perfect Edition as a Target Australia [[exclusive]] in 2008. Takara themselves then made the figure available for a second time in October 2009.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP4Sconvoysleepmode.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Remember that scene from the movie that made you cry and traumatised you as a kid? Well now you can display me doing just that!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Sleep Mode&#039;&#039;&#039; (2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-4S&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released by TakaraTomy as part of their &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]&#039;&#039; anniversary line honoring the &amp;quot;future era&amp;quot; of the original cartoon (which was set in 2010 in Japanese continuity, you see!), this exceptionally morbid re-release of the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy figure recolors the Autobot leader in &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;blacks and greys&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; low-saturated reds and blues, representing &#039;&#039;his dead body&#039;&#039; from &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;—but don&#039;t worry, kids, it&#039;s actually a &amp;quot;sleep mode&amp;quot;, according to the figure&#039;s name! Limited to 2010 pieces in Japan (see what they did there?), it comes with all its customary accessories, including the Perfect Edition trailer, redecoed where appropriate: the trailer itself has become translucent, its energon-axe is now transparent grey, and Megatron, in another movie homage, is rendered in translucent purple, evoking the scene depicting his transformation into [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]]. The figure was also released in other parts of Asia as a limited edition of 2010 as well, combined with the Japanese edition for 4020 total. The Japanese version denotes &amp;quot;Serial Number in Japan: ####/2010&amp;quot; on its bio card with the number out of 2010, while the Asian version denotes &amp;quot;C1 - ####/2010&amp;quot; with the number out of 2010 on its bio card.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of Convoy depicts [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rod]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] on its communicators.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MPtoy last shot convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Well, it had to end &#039;&#039;some&#039;&#039; day...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Last Production&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 26]], [[2011]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-1L&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, sound stage&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Convoy Last Production&amp;quot; was the final re-use of the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toy mold before it was at last retired after numerous re-releases and redecos. The figure is essentially identical to the original Japanese MP-1 release, aside from a slightly brighter red, and the addition of the words &amp;quot;LAST SHOT&amp;quot; in Transformers typeface molded into the small of Convoy&#039;s back, hidden beneath its headlight-flaps in [[robot mode]]. Lacking the trailer of MP-4, the figure instead comes with a redecoed version of the electronic base included with Hasbro&#039;s &amp;quot;[[#20thDVD|DVD Edition]]&amp;quot; of the figure from five years prior, which now features a collection of sixteen soundbytes of Convoy delivering famous lines from the Japanese version of the Generation 1 cartoon, recited by the character&#039;s original Japanese voice actor [[Tesshō Genda]]. The base was promoted as containing a hint as to the identity of the next &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toy; as it would turn out, this was a new version of Convoy himself (see below), foreshadowed by a sound clip on the base which played only intermittently, and which had Convoy announce that he would &amp;quot;soon be reborn&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:For its release in Korea, Hasbro Asia provided a [[collector coin]] featuring truck-mode Optimus Prime on one side and &amp;quot;MP-01L&amp;quot; on the other. The coin came mounted on a card featuring lineart of the Autobot leader&#039;s head, the stark black design of which could be mistaken for promoting the earlier &amp;quot;Sleep Mode&amp;quot; release. The limited release (and general lack of enthusiasm for the collector coins in Korea) makes this one of the more difficult Masterpiece coins to find.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP-10 toy photo.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Here we go again...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[September 24]], 2011, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#mp10|Ion blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mp10|energon-axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|trailer/Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Masterpiece|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Junichi Akutsu]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:MP-10 Convoy, advertised as a &amp;quot;perfect new model&amp;quot; on its packaging, is an entirely new tooling of Generation 1 Optimus Prime. Convoy is now smaller, making him more in-scale with other recent &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toys, such as [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus]], and comes with a trailer and various accessories. While the front of the vehicle mode&#039;s cab is an accurate depiction of a mid-to-late-1980s Freightliner FLT cabover, the back half, (which is, as usual, made out of Convoy&#039;s legs) is much larger and robot-leggier in proportion. (So much that they sculpt a ladder on each side.) &lt;br /&gt;
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:Many of the small features and electronics of the original &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; mold are left out. Instead, this Convoy features better overall cartoon accuracy (chest interior, head, etc.), an extensive red paint job that covers much of his red plastic, corrected robot mode proportions, improved articulation, and its gun can now collapse and store inside a compartment on its back in either mode. In addition to Convoy&#039;s trailer, which can transform into Combat Deck, it also comes with Roller, a small Spike Witwicky figurine, a die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership (with a clear blue plastic center), and an energy axe that slips over Convoy&#039;s right hand. Spike can fit inside the cab in vehicle mode, ride in Roller&#039;s seat, or fit into any of the seating compartments inside Convoy&#039;s trailer. Roller has options to plug in Convoy&#039;s gun or pull Convoy&#039;s trailer, and the trailer itself can store Convoy&#039;s weapons in any mode. Although not easily breakable, care must be taken for posing the index fingers; extending the finger even far would cause it to pop off.&lt;br /&gt;
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:MP-10 immediately became the gold standard in terms of scale for the Masterpiece line, with all subsequent releases being sized to best match him for nearly a decade.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was re-released in 2016, with the packaging now advertising the &amp;quot;Long Life Design&amp;quot; award which the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; line won that same year.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;lldaward&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[https://www.g-mark.org/award/describe/44648 Good Design Long Life Award: Transformers Masterpiece]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-10B Black Convoy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;See also: [[#mp10hasbro|MP-10 Hasbro]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Hasbro Masterpiece]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bape-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|In the jungle / the mighty jungle / the Convoy sleeps tonight]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (BAPE ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2014]]-[[August 19|07-19]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10A&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#mpbape|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mpbape|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mpbape|Energon axe]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2014, Convoy (BAPE Ver.) is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a green color scheme matching the [[#bape|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.]] of the original G1 toy, with &amp;quot;BAPE&#039;s famous camouflage pattern&amp;quot; and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Eva-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Unlike Shinji, this guy won&#039;t go strangling his girlfriend or dating his mother&#039;s clone, if he even has a mother...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Mode &amp;quot;Eva&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#eva|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#eva|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#eva|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#eva|trailer/Battle Station]], [[Roller (G1)#eva|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#eva|Spike Witwicky figurine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:Exclusive to the [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and limited to 1,000 pieces, this figure was released as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers × Evangelion]]&#039;&#039; crossover. It uses the MP-10 mold with all the same accessories, decoed in the green and purple color scheme of [[Evangelion Unit-01|Eva-01]]. The trailer, Roller, and Spike figure are done up in [[Nerv]]-themed colors.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bape2-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Because one overpriced clothing store exclusive MP10 repaint wasn&#039;t enough. Anyone like to give the odds for a BAPE Ver. BLACK in 2017 then?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015-11)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10R&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2015, Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO Ver.) is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique deep red color scheme matching the [[#bapered|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. Red]] of the original G1 toy, with &amp;quot;BAPE&#039;s famous camouflage pattern&amp;quot; and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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* &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; Mini Die-Cast figure (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**Included with &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-33 Inferno]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Replacing the collector coins in previous releases, the Asia release of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Inferno comes with a mini Optimus Prime figure, the first in a range of non transformable collectables made from &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;lost art&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; Die-Cast metal and based on the corresponding Masterpiece figure (MP10).&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bapeblack-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|As predicted. What&#039;s the chances of a new BAPE color scheme? Teal Blue or Burnt Gold would be nice if you&#039;re reading this, BAPE.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10K&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2017, MP Convoy BAPE BLACKCAMO Ver. is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique black color scheme matching the [[#bapeblack|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK]] of the original G1 toy, with &amp;quot;BAPE&#039;s famous camouflage pattern&amp;quot; and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP711-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|At your 7-Eleven, freedom&#039;s waiting for you.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[February 28]], [[2018]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-711&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Matrix of Leadership, energon-axe, trailer, Roller, Spike Witwicky figurine&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively from Japanese 7-11 stores, MP-711 is an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]-decoed Convoy—white with green and blue highlighting—themed with [[7-Eleven]] logos. Unlike most MP-10 redecos, he comes with a trailer, Roller, and Spike figure, who is sporting a 7-Eleven uniform. Roller and the combat deck come with 7-Eleven logos, however Convoy&#039;s shoulder logos are stickers with the option of a green 7-Eleven logo or the standard Autobot logo on either shoulder.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Anyone up for a game of [[basketrek]]?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos safari LeBron Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 15]], [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10ASL&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari LeBron James sneakers, in a fetching scheme of vibrant orange plus black and gray with extra details and logos. Unfortunately he does not come with a [[ballobot]] accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Masterpiece-MP44-Convoy-V3.jpg|upright=3|thumb|All this for the low, low price of an arm, a leg, and your firstborn son! (Note: [[The Master Builders (episode)|Basketball accessory]] not included.)]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Ver.3.0&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[August 31]], [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-44&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, 2 beam effect parts, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, damaged head, alternate head, Starscream head, Starscream shoulder intakes, damaged chestpiece, jetpack, trailer, Roller, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]], [[Sparkplug Witwicky#Masterpiece|Sparkplug Witwicky figurine]], [[Carly (G1)#Masterpiece|Carly figurine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:An entirely new mold released to commemorate the brand&#039;s 35th anniversary, &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Convoy Ver.3.0&amp;quot; is a much more complex and cartoon-accurate figure than previous releases. At 50,000 yen (approximately $450 USD), this Convoy had the highest MSRP of any mass-market &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toy until &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron|Unicron]]&#039;s $575 price tag was announced.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Alongside the Trailer (which retains the same function and can hold 4 standard-sized Autobot cars at a time when open), Roller, the Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, and Energon Axe, the Combat Deck&#039;s base can be removed and with the new flip-out wheels, Roller (now cast in stark grey with silver rims) can tow it around. The cannon and arm section can also be removed so it can function as a flight stand, while an adapter for [[Dinobot (BW)#Masterpiece|MP-41 Dinobot]]&#039;s display stand is also included, and the Ion Blaster now has 2 effect parts, which can simulate blaster fire and when used with the Sideswipe rocket pack included, can be used as booster flames. He also comes with a fuel hose like that on the original figure, as well as a soundbox feature that can be switched between recorded lines by the character&#039;s original Japanese ([[Tesshō Genda]]) and English ([[Peter Cullen]]) voice actors, with transformation effects (though the ascending and descending transformation sounds are spliced together in his English voice) and Douglas Walsh music to boot! As to note, Cullen&#039;s clips are closer to the recent [[Aligned]] portrayals.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|MP-36 Megatron]], Convoy includes a battle-damaged head and an abdomen cover to replicate the war wounds in the climatic battle in the movie, and alongside a newly designed figure of Spike, he comes with two of Sparkplug and Carly, any of them capable of riding inside via 2 small doors on the side of the cab. A second alternate head is based on his head&#039;s rounder design seen in the first season of the cartoon and the Marvel Comics. His accessories can be stored in the trailer&#039;s removable undercarriage.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure, with the included intakes and alternate head in place, also doubles as [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP44|Starscream]] from &amp;quot;[[Megatron&#039;s Master Plan, Part 1]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, Convoy has been known to suffer from differing quality control issues. Because of a design flaw, certain plastic parts in his lower ratcheted knee joints tend to build stress during movement and eventually break. Furthermore, grey and yellow paint in parts that tend to get scratched and bumped during transformation have been prone to paint chipping. Some units have come with their [[For safety reasons|soft plastic]] ear antennas on different heads warped in-package. The human minifigures can have their ball jointed limbs rather easily popping out of their sockets and misassembled ( in this case, Carly with her groin part in reverse from the front).&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unlike MP-01 and MP-10, this version of Convoy did not get a fully localized Hasbro release for English-speaking markets. However, it is being imported by Hasbro through numerous retail outlets with additional branding using the localized Optimus Prime name and presumably with the same Hasbro-branded slipcover and English safety sheet given to other contemporary &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; releases. In Canada, the figure is being released as an EB Games exclusive, where he&#039;ll cost even more than the game consoles sold there! Hasbro&#039;s online product description neglects to mention the voice box gimmick, possibly due to English-speaking audiences&#039; unfamiliarity with Japanese &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; media and the fairly late reveal of his English-language voice clips.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was redecoed as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Black Convoy]], with the sound gimmick removed, and without the trailer, battle damaged, and Starscream parts.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos duckcamo Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 26]], [[2020]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10DC&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari Duck sneakers, in a fetching scheme of greens plus vibrant orange.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{note|These other Atmos variants were revealed in 2019, but to date have not been released. All have the same accessories.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos ELEPHANT CAMO Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (black plus vibrant teal)&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|atmosviotech}}{{anchor|MP10ASV}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos VIOTECH CAMO Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039;(light grey plus light gold)&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos TIGER CAMO BLACK Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (black plus shocking green and gold)&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos TIGER CAMO YELLOW Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (yellow and black tiger stripes plus white)&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-57-Skyfire.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Optimus Prall, Masterpiece flavored!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Skyfire&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-57&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Included with the massive [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Skyfire]] is an articulated, [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] figurine of &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot;, made to scale with Skyfire&#039;s jet mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-MP-44S-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[:File:FightSuperRobotLifeTransformersManga.JPG|You know, Optimus Prime, the superhero from America.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[February]] [[2024]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-44S&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, beam effect part, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, alternate head&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; brand, &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; MP-44S Optimus Prime is a redeco of &amp;quot;[[#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]]&amp;quot;, featuring colors based on the [[#The Transformers|original &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; toy]]. Among the heaps of accessories included with the original release of Convoy, Optimus retains only his Ion Blaster (with its beam effect), Energon Axe, and the more rounded head styled after season 1 of the cartoon (here passing the squint test for the toy head). These accessories are the same as MP-49, but now includes the Transformers power base stand adapter. New for this release is a sheet of stickers to reproduce the, erm, sheet of stickers, included with &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime. As with the previous trailer-less [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|MP-49 Black Convoy]], the soundbox has been neutered for this release. &lt;br /&gt;
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:This redeco has noticeably different tolerance changes, with the joints being much tighter than both MP-44 and MP-49. Also unlike MP-49, the entire figure is painted albeit in a lighter, more resistive coat compared to MP-44. The &amp;quot;round head&amp;quot; was given blue eyes (a change from the promotional photos). With the adjusted tolerances in mind, the clips that hook the leg-stored cab panels into the gas tanks have been removed.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Instead of the standard &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot; of Japanese releases based on older media, this toy uses the &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; name. It is explained as a name made popular by Hollywood movies—referring to the [[live-action film series]], which does not change character names in Japanese localization.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RMConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My vehicle mode is dangerous and unroadworthy!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: [[July 15]], 2004&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot;, missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]&#039;&#039; toys, &amp;quot;G1 Convoy&amp;quot; (as he is amusingly referred to even in fiction) visibly takes its cue from &#039;&#039;20th Anniversary&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime, featuring a similar sculpt, but sharing few to none of the larger toy&#039;s other attributes, least of all anything that could be described as a successful transformation.&lt;br /&gt;
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: G1 Convoy comes with two sets of fists, each pair featuring differently-shaped fist holes: one pair with square holes to hold the figure&#039;s &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot; (as his ion blaster is called), and the other with round 3mm-compatible holes to hold the spring-loaded translucent blue missile launcher (a generic accessory also available with &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Beast Megatron]] and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Beast Convoy]]). The fists are swapped out by simply popping them out of the wrist-hinge that holds them in place; the figure also includes an energon-axe that can be inserted into the wrist instead of a fist.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Due to being molded in translucent plastic, the waist section is prone to breakage, so exercise some caution. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RM DVDConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I&#039;m shiny!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Convoy + DVD&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: [[July 15]], 2004&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot;, missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Also in the first wave of &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039;, this special edition release of G1 Convoy is decked out in metallic paint and a tint of yellow for his eyes, with an extra Autobot insignia tampographed onto his right shoulder, and a black Convoy Gun. The figure comes packed with a DVD containing the first episode of the &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; cartoon, &amp;quot;[[Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/DVDConvoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy + DVD at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|RobotmastersBlack}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Rmblackconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I&#039;m blacky!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Convoy Limited Black Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2005)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot;, missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right), Calamity Defenser&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Available only via mail-order through &#039;&#039;Dengeki Hobby&#039;&#039; magazine, the &amp;quot;Limited Black Version&amp;quot; of G1 Convoy is just that: a straight [[black redeco]] of the G1 Convoy toy. He comes with all his original accessories, appropriately redecoed (including a silver version of his axe), as well as a gold-chromed version of the &amp;quot;Calamity Defenser&amp;quot; [[solitarium]] weapon that came with [[Psycho-Orb]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/HHG1Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy Limited Black Version at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|RobotmastersLuckyDraw}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Crayola convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The third one is totally &#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; Prime!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Lucky Draw figure, 2005)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot;, missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: When &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; G1 Convoy was turned into a Lucky Draw figure, the color scheme into which he was redecoed was chosen through a children&#039;s coloring contest held in the pages of the December 2004 issue of &#039;&#039;[[TV Magazine]]&#039;&#039;. The winning entry was a... &#039;&#039;startling&#039;&#039; mixture of blue, orange and two shades of green, earning the toy the [[fandom|fan]]-appointed nickname of &amp;quot;Crayola Convoy&amp;quot;. As with all Lucky Draws, it is extremely rare, with only ten units produced.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy/1594/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy.html More information on &amp;quot;Crayola Convoy&amp;quot; at LuckyDrawTransformers.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2003)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TFU03-toy Optimus Spychanger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Why won&#039;t they repaint my full-size toy in these colours?!?]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Spy Changer, 2004)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Spy Changer&amp;quot; Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; [[Spychanger]] [[Scourge (RID)#Spychanger|Scourge]] toy, transforming into a Western Star 4964EX truck. He replaces most of the black plastic with predominantly red and blue, with silver for detailing. Like most Spy Changers, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Originally a [[KB Toys]] exclusive, the first release of this toy (and the others in the assortment) did not have any sub-line designation at all, but later releases for other chains, most notably &amp;quot;budget&amp;quot; chains like Family Dollar, marked them as &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; product.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This mold was also redecoed into [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Optimus Prime Figure|a Spy Changer version of the live-action movie Optimus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Universe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Collector&#039;s Edition&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|OrionPax}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1-toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Welcome to The Past!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Orion Pax&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2005)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;67&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Barrelroller&amp;quot; robot/&amp;quot;electromagnetic lift handle&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;laser rifle&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Collector&#039;s Edition|Collector&#039;s Edition]]&#039;&#039; Japanese [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive is a [[redeco]] of [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] [[Kup (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Kup]], released in conjunction with [[Kup (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Kup&#039;s 2005 reissue]] in &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039;. He transforms into a Cybertronian pickup truck, and is colored to represent [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Orion Pax]] as he appeared in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 television series]] episode &amp;quot;[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Like the Kup reissue, he comes with both the original release&#039;s gun and a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]], in this case [[Roller (G1)#Collector&#039;s Edition|Barrelroller]], a redeco of [[Recoil (G1)#Toys|Recoil]]. The original-release rifle has been slightly retooled to fit in the wider fist-holes of the Targetmaster vesion of the mold.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Just as the reissued Kup came with a reissue of [[Wheelie (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Wheelie]], this set also included a redeco of Wheelie as Orion&#039;s best friend, [[Dion (G1)#Toys|Dion]]. It shipped to buyers in September 2005.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: In later years, other Kup toys would be repainted into Orion Pax [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Tribute2Pack|under the]] &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Tribute|Tribute]]&#039;&#039; line, and also the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;A Hero Is Born&amp;quot; double pack.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/OrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;T.H.S.-02&#039;&#039;&#039;[[File:THS02Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Expensive and tiny.]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, [[jet pack|rocket pack]], 8 hands (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Shōji Kawamori]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: &#039;&#039;[[Hybrid Style]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is an &#039;&#039;insanely&#039;&#039; detailed and complex transforming toy, created under the supervision of famed mecha designer [[Shōji Kawamori]]. Standing only three and three-quarter inches tall in robot mode, the figure is partially constructed from die-cast metal and features one of the most complex transformation sequences ever seen on a &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; figure of its size. Alas, the small size of the figure also works against it, as it required several design concessions that resulted in (if we&#039;re being nice about it) an unimpressive cab mode.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Prime is loaded with a ridiculous number of features and accessories. The robot itself is highly poseable, and both the smokestacks on Prime&#039;s shoulders and the fuel tanks on his legs can be rotated forward to act as guns, even featuring sculpted detail to this effect. As ever, he comes with a trailer that opens up into his crazy-detailed Combat Deck, featuring more action features than ever before. In trailer mode alone, it features a flip-down support stand so it can stand alone, a spring-loaded pop-out ramp instead of a fold-down one, and when the trailer is split for transformation, the traditional support legs underneath automatically swing out into place. The trailer houses most of Prime&#039;s accessories, including his ion blaster (with a moveable ammo clip to allow for multiple poses) and energon-axe, as well as his classic gas pump accessory, now with a poseable wire instead of a rubber hose. Two fold-out compartments provide storage space for six of Prime&#039;s interchangeable fists, while the other two remain attached the robot: two clenched, two open, a pointing right fist, a tilted left fist (for holding the ion blaster&#039;s ammo clip), and two fists with slots to grip the miniscule Matrix of Leadership that fits in a tiny chamber in Prime&#039;s chest. The Combat Deck&#039;s artillery robot features two flip-out handles that Prime can grip as if aiming the drone&#039;s guns, and Roller is also included, with three different 3mm ports to hold Prime&#039;s gun and gas pump. Lastly, Prime comes with a rocket pack like those used by the Autobots in such Generation 1 cartoon episodes as &amp;quot;[[Dinobot Island, Part 1|Dinobot Island]]&amp;quot;, and a stand shaped like the Autobot insignia that allows him to be displayed in mid-air, as if in flight. The rocket pack also has 3mm ports for Prime&#039;s weapons, and stores on the front of the trailer in vehicle mode.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Purchase of a &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at a Japanese [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] store allowed the buyer the option of also purchasing the exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]&#039;&#039; [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Hot Rod]] toy. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The toy also received a Hasbro release 11 years later under the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YOTR2017|&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039;]] line.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Cybertron/HybridConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Hybrid Style Convoy on TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:THS-02B G2Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yanigerlicious!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Black Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;T.H.S.-02B&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers, 2 heads&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively through e-HOBBY, this black and teal repaint of &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Convoy features the traditional &amp;quot;[[Nemesis Prime (disambiguation)|Nemesis Prime]]&amp;quot; color scheme, but represents a version of Optimus Prime himself. In addition to all the original accessories, the toys also includes several more deliciously metatextual goodies, themed around the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy and comics: two new large guns patterned after the new weapons wielded by the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime toy, and two additional (blue) Prime heads that can be swapped with the figure&#039;s regular noggin, sculpted explicitly in the style of [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; comic]] artist [[Derek Yaniger]]. One head is pristine, the other decorated to match the battle damage seen on the cover of the [[War Without End!|first &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; issue]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As the more franchise-savvy TransFans may realise, these extra parts, plus the black trailer of Convoy Black Version, can all be used to modify the original, red &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime into a comic-accurate &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; version, complete with a black trailer, trailer-mounted guns and your choice of Yaniger-style heads.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This figure came in a unique box, packaged with a [[Hybrid Style Convoy Black Version|mini-comic]], both illustrated by [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]].&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|THSBlackGold}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Hybrid-Style-THS-02-Convoy-Black-Gold-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Texas tea.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Black Gold Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (November 25, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;T.H.S.-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Available &#039;&#039;only&#039;&#039; in China markets, Convoy Black Gold Version is yet another black repaint of the first &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Convoy figure, with some gold detailing. Convoy Black Gold Version does not include any extra accessories unlike the Black Version release above. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Alternators/Binaltech}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Alternators OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I don&#039;t come with a creepy girl...]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Convoy BT.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and neither do I...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Alternator ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;21&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Binaltech ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;BT-22&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Engine/gun&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Steve Bono]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime transforms into an accurate 1:24 scale Dodge Ram SRT-10. The vehicle mode features rubber tires, functional steering, opening hood, tail gate and doors with a detailed cabin interior. Several of the details of his [[robot mode]] body are based on the sculpt of the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime figure, but the head itself shares more similarities with the Powermaster mold. He is armed with a small pistol which transforms into his vehicle mode engine.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This figure was originally conceived by Hasbro to be another character (exactly who is unknown), rather than Optimus Prime, but Takara insisted that the toy be made into Optimus to help it sell well in their markets, as the vehicle mode was no particular draw, given its scarcity in Japan. Reportedly, the figure cost twice as much as other Alternators to construct, so Hasbro had to bow to this demand so Takara would help fund it. Ironically, Takara eventually wound up soliciting the figure &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; as Prime, but as his &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]&#039;&#039; lookalike, [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] (perhaps connected to the Powermasteresque headsculpt), before its Japanese release was cancelled and moved over into the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]&#039;&#039; toyline (see below).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: It took two further years, but this figure was eventually released as part of the Japanese counterpart to the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; line (&#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039;) in 2008. &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; Convoy features some additional paint details, like his silver pelvis, additional patterns on his shoulders, and red paint on his engine-gun, and like all &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; figures, he also includes die-cast metal pieces. Unlike previous Binaltech releases, a bio-card was not included.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This sculpt was also used to create &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#22|Archive of &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; Convoy&#039;s bio and tech specs]]&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AltOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Alternators/Binaltech Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{AlternatorsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Kiss Players&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kiss Convoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|...And yet, I do!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy × Melissa&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Engine/gun, &amp;quot;[[Surfblade]]&amp;quot; surfboard/sword weapon, [[Marissa Faireborn]] figurine with stand and 2 pairs of arms and legs&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a redeco of &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime. While the figures may appear similar at first glance, given that &#039;&#039;Kiss Players&#039;&#039; Prime is still red, blue and black, there are many subtle differences, not least of all the replacement of the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; figure&#039;s bare, flat red plastic with a deep metallic red paint. Several of his body parts are cast in different colors of plastic (for example, his shins, formerly black, are now blue, while his formerly-blue hands are now black), and he features more intricate paint applications on his shoulders, and especially his pelvis, which is decorated to look like Prime&#039;s traditional bumper.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:In addition to the small engine-pistol of his &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; figure, Prime comes with the &amp;quot;Surfblade&amp;quot;, a pink surfboard that can be reconfigured into either two small knives or a large double-bladed sword. As with all the &#039;&#039;Kiss Players&#039;&#039; figures, Prime also comes with a [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of a cute girl: in this case, Marissa Faireborn, who can perch upon his shoulder or sit in his driver&#039;s seat, and comes with two pairs of interchangeable arms and legs. Additionally, the set includes a CD featuring the first five episodes of the [[Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|&#039;&#039;Kiss Players&#039;&#039; radio drama]], as well as the exclusive bonus audio adventure, &amp;quot;[[Someday, Beneath the Sun]].&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This set was originally intended to be released under the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech Asterisk]]&#039;&#039; line, as &amp;quot;Black Convoy meets Marissa&amp;quot;, but this release was cancelled before it was officially even announced.&lt;br /&gt;
{{AlternatorsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TitaniumHeroes WWPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Well he &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; a car... in a car &#039;&#039;crash&#039;&#039;.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (6&amp;quot; Cybertron Heroes, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster]], display stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the first wave of &#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039; 6-inch Cybertron Heroes figures, this figure is based on Optimus Prime&#039;s [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] form as seen in the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic book &amp;quot;[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]&amp;quot;. Prime transforms into a comic-accurate Cybertronian truck in a few steps, and his ion blaster can be slotted in the back of the truck mode cab for storage. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The figure was personally designed by comic artist [[Don Figueroa]], who created the original comic design in the first place, and his signature is left on the figure in the most literal way: the word &amp;quot;DON&amp;quot; can be seen sculpted into the barrel of his silver ion blaster. The paint on the handle of his ion blaster scuffs rather easily when placed into his hands.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As a &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; figure, Prime is made in large part from die-cast metal, but like so many of the other toys in the &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; line, his plastic joints have trouble supporting his heavy metal weight. For that reason, the tiny insufficient clips that hold his shoulders in place are highly prone to breaking off, leaving his shoulders floppy and unable to be secured in robot mode. He comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Cybertron Heroes&amp;quot;, with a unique removable nameplate.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitTWW6OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|WarWithin2pack}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Titanium war within 2pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now we just need a [[Sherman Dam|dam]]....]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;War Within Optimus Prime vs. War Within Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (two-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] [[exclusive]] &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; two-pack includes the previously-released &#039;&#039;War Within&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime figure along with the &#039;&#039;War Within&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Megatron]] Megatron figure and an exclusive [[variant]] cover of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]&#039;&#039; [[The War Within issue 5|#5]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As the mass retail release of the last waves of the &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Cybertron Heroes&amp;quot; figures was delayed for several months, the two-pack version of Megatron was at least initially more widely available than the individually packaged one.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Despite being mentioned in the joint [[instructions]] leaflet for the set, neither figure includes their display base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be a variant of this two-pack: One version has the Optimus Prime figure more or less identical to its individual release, whereas the other one drops the additional black paint weathering, making him much cleaner-looking.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|classicsprime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ClassicsPrime Voyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The definitive Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold of 2006. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Henkei.21 Henkei.21|And 2008.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UnitedBlack|And 2012.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of Extinction|And 2014.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#StandFall|And 2016.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Alex Kubalsky]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is an all-new modern Optimus Prime design based upon the original Optimus Prime, as is the intention for the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; toyline. He transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large wind vane on his roof. As with most &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:In [[robot mode]], his wind vane transforms into a large ion blaster, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller laser cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barrelled over-shoulder weapon. Undocumented in the instructions, Optimus can also use the wind vane as a shield, If one of his fists is folded down. The unusually high amount of yellow paint used throughout the body is supposed to emulate the yellow stickers from the original G1 toy. The toy has a trailer hitch, but does not come with a trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, the yellow paint on his forearms tends to flake off.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ClassicsPrime Vs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They did me right, [[#20th_Anniversary.2FMasterpiece|once]].]] &lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;The Ultimate Battle&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: This &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a smaller, Deluxe Class figure with a noticeable physical resemblance to Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]]&#039;&#039; Prime figure, and a transformation that is about as successful. The figure is armed with a tommy gun-shaped laser rifle that transforms into a turret-like configuration and mounts on the rear of his truck mode, and features a spinning &amp;quot;power punch&amp;quot; action that sees the whole upper half of his torso spin when a button on his back is pressed. Pressing the button &amp;quot;unlocks&amp;quot; the spinning mechanism; pull &#039;&#039;hard&#039;&#039; on the button, and you can lock the torso back into place.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In the United States, Prime was only available in a special two-pack with a similarly unique &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Megatron toy]], and the specially-produced &amp;quot;[[Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle|The Ultimate Battle]]&amp;quot; DVD (which is, inappropriately enough, entirely about the [[Unicron Trilogy]]). The two-pack (including the DVD) was also available as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] &amp;quot;Bonus Value&amp;quot; version with two randomly selected members of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], in the combinations [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]/[[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]], Overcast/[[Deepdive (Cybertron)|Deepdive]] and Deepdive/Longarm. International markets, including European countries, saw the two-pack in a considerably smaller, differently-shaped box that was lacking the DVD case (the DVD was instead made available separately). In addition, Mexico, Singapore and some European countries such as the Netherlands and Hungary also received the two figures on individual cardbacks. For the United States market, the two-pack was [[rebranding|rebranded]] and re-released in [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039;]]-branded packaging later in 2007, available from Dollar General, Big Lots and [[KB Toys]], and &#039;&#039;again&#039;&#039; in [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;]]-branded packaging in 2011, this time available from Dollar General and Big Bad Toy Store.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was later &#039;&#039;also&#039;&#039; made available without redeco as part of the &amp;quot;Leader for the Ages&amp;quot; two-pack released under the [[#Transformers (2007)|live-action movie line]] (see below) and saw several redecos for [[#Universe (2008)|&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039;]] (&amp;quot;Special Edition&amp;quot;, below), &#039;&#039;[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]&#039;&#039; (&amp;quot;Sons of Cybertron&amp;quot;, below) and [[#United|United]] (below).&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:DVD 20thPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Discounted at a Walmart near you.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leader, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, display stand&lt;br /&gt;
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: Produced to coincide with the 20th anniversary of &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039; and its release on DVD by [[Sony]], this edition of Prime is a redeco of his &#039;&#039;[[#Masterpiece|20th Anniversary]]&#039;&#039; figure. It replaces the original&#039;s metallic paint with flatter colors and does away with any and all vacuum-metalized plastic, as well as altering several other small details across the body, like the color of the lights on his feet and chest.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Prime comes with all the accessories of his previous release, although his ever-changing ion blaster is now somewhat confusingly cast in blue plastic. He features one major additional accessory: an electronic display base sculpted with the image of the Matrix and the Autobot insignia. Pressing the insignia&#039;s crest triggers a series of electronic soundbytes, mostly quotes from the movie recited not by original actor [[Peter Cullen]], but by Hasbro&#039;s in-house actor, [[Ron Hayden]]: &amp;quot;Autobots, transform and roll out!&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;I want you to make a special run to Autobot City,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Megatron must be stopped!&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;All we need is a little energon, and a lot of luck,&amp;quot; and two samples of the classic [[Transformation#The noise|transformation sound effect]], one ascending, one descending.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The display stand itself was later redecoed as a mail-in prize for TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]&#039;&#039; promotion, intended to be used with &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Convoy]], and again when it was packaged with the &amp;quot;Last Production&amp;quot; run of the Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/20thDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on DVD Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:PepsiOptimusPrime.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Subservience to Corporate America is the duty of all servile beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Pepsi Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Autobot, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Left &amp;amp; right fists, ion blaster, trailer&lt;br /&gt;
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:Inspired by the [[#The Transformers|1985 promotional version]] of Optimus Prime that featured Pepsi stickers on his trailer, this outlandish incarnation of Prime is a slightly altered version of Takara&#039;s 2005 [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure (which represented a different character to Prime). The figure was only sold by [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] at various conventions, and given away as a promotional prize by Pepsi, via their [[Mountain Dew]] brand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:A redeco of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime cab robot sporting an egregious number of Pepsi-themed paint masks and details, Pepsi Prime&#039;s differences from Pepsi Convoy are minimal: he features the shortened smokestacks previously seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release of the mold, the blue pattern on his decals are different (matching the American Pepsi can/bottle look at the time rather than the one used in Japan), and also has a different layout for the Pepsi logo on his left shoulder. Like Pepsi Convoy, he comes with an entirely new trailer unit, specially designed to carry either a single 500ml (16.9 oz) size [[soft drink]] bottle, three 350ml cans, or 12 bottle caps (bottle cap figurines being a common and popular collectible item in Japan). In a first for the Prime mold, the figure&#039;s fists store in holes on the underside of the trailer while he is in vehicle mode. His ion blaster (which also stores under the trailer) is the first Hasbro reissue to feature the original, thick-barrel sculpt, which was reinstated to the mold by the &#039;&#039;[[#Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; release of Prime a few years prior.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Sports Label&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:NikemusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Comfortable &#039;&#039;yet stylish&#039;&#039; jogging is the right of all fashionable beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Surely one of the strangest examples of licensed &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; products, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Sports Label|Sports Label]]&#039;&#039; Convoy transforms into a &#039;&#039;shoe&#039;&#039;. Something of a [[shellformer]], this baffling incarnation of Prime is colored primarily white and red in his alt mode of a realistic-looking (if notably undersized) Nike Free 7.0 sneaker, complete with gratuitously long real fabric shoelaces. In [[robot mode]], he is made instantly recognizable by his incorporation of some additional blue and silver in predictable areas, and a traditionally Prime-styled head. Less traditionally, and somewhat perversely, Prime&#039;s feet are sculpted in the likeness of his own sneaker mode, making it seem like he&#039;s wearing himself!&lt;br /&gt;
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:His gun splits into two halves and stores inside his [[kibble]] in shoe mode; in an undocumented feature, it has two handle pegs on opposite sides, so that it can be held either at its far end or halfway along its length. The gun halves can also be plugged together in two different ways.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was, in fact, the &#039;&#039;only&#039;&#039; mold in the &#039;&#039;Sports Label&#039;&#039; line. It was redecoed into the &amp;quot;Marine Free&amp;quot; version of Prime himself (see below), and given a new head to create &#039;&#039;Sports Label&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Megatron]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Sportslabel convoy marine version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime&#039;s secret Magnus cosplay.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0 Marine Version&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:A redeco of the first &#039;&#039;Sports Label&#039;&#039; Convoy, this figure transforms into a white, navy, and grey sneaker. Promotional images for the figure depicted its robot mode as white and aqua-blue, but the finished product was visibly darker, produced in shades of off-white and dark teal. In either coloration, it sure as heck &#039;&#039;looks&#039;&#039; like it should be [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]], but for whatever reason... it ain&#039;t.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Encore convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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:A new series of reissues means a new release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure, and Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]&#039;&#039; series proved no different. This edition of the figure featured no extra accessories, but it did include the original, thick-barrelled version of Prime&#039;s rifle, as reinstated to the mold by the &#039;&#039;[[#The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; version of the toy a few years prior. Both his blue and red plastics are lighter than normal, though not to the extent of Hasbro&#039;s subsequent 25th Anniversary release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Notably, this edition addresses the small but persistent issue of the Autobot insignias on Prime&#039;s shoulders: Ever since 1984, applying the stickers evenly had been a challenge due to small bumps the figure&#039;s shoulders are textured with. Like the [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure released two years prior, &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; Convoy replaces the stickers with [[tampograph]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MusicLabel-toy iPodConvoy.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|You just paid 140 bucks for a new headsculpt, didn&#039;t you? I bet you don&#039;t even &#039;&#039;own&#039;&#039; an iPod...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy —playing iPod speaker—&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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: Hot on the heels of their licensing deals with Pepsi and Nike, TakaraTomy got themselves a slice of Apple™ pie and released Convoy —playing [[iPod]] speaker— as part of their small, musically-themed &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]&#039;&#039; line. This version of Prime is an all-white redeco of the original Generation 1 cab robot, which (much like the &amp;quot;Marine Version&amp;quot; of Prime from the &#039;&#039;[[#Sports Label|Sports Label]]&#039;&#039; line) makes it seem like he ought to be Ultra Magnus. The figure is actually even derived from the retool of the mold created for the original Ultra Magnus figure, as distinguished by the elongated hubcap pegs on the front wheels. Like Pepsi Prime before it, the figure&#039;s fists now store in peg holes on the under side of its trailer. The toy lacks any of the original Prime&#039;s stickers (even the silver stripe on his chest is now a [[paint operation]]) and includes the original thick-barrelled version of Prime&#039;s blaster. The toy features a brand new headsculpt based on the [[#20th Anniversary|20th Anniversary]] Prime figure, given additional poseability not previously seen on the figure by being mounted on a [[ball joint]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:This, of course, is all secondary to the main draw of the figure: it pulls an all-white trailer, which transforms into a working iPod speaker dock by rotating a substantial wedge of its full length 90 degrees . The dock features three working buttons; power, volume up and volume down, as well as an Autobot sigil indicator light. Included is a wall-plugging (Japanese) A/C adaptor with a long lead that plugs into the reverse of the trailer. Although American importers shouldn&#039;t have too much trouble, those living in parts of the world using higher strength A/C current outlets should be warned NOT to simply plug the A/C adaptor in with only a socket adapter, as this will overload the device and fry it completely. Buying the appropriate kind of universal A/C adaptor with advice from an electronics specialty shop is recommended.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/MLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Music Label Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Musiclabelprimewithdock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I&#039;m gonna call you Peanut.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime —speakers for iPod—&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Designated &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; rather than the traditional Japanese &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot;, this figure is a redeco of the previous &#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039; Convoy figure into the character&#039;s traditional red, blue and silver color scheme. Unlike previous re-issues of the mold, iPod Optimus Prime&#039;s sports a paint application similar to KissPlayers Convoy, having its ABS/PVC parts painted over with a thin layer of his iconic red, white (silver if you will) and blue motif paint applications (with the exception of his iPod docking trailer). This includes his trailer, though the effect is somewhat marred by the large, visible gap on one side. When reconfigured into dock mode, the interior surfaces surrounding the speakers are decorated with black-on-silver techno-patterns as well as three &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; logos. The recessed space also features a stylised, almost [[Frank Miller]]esque, high-contrast portrait of Prime&#039;s face, although this is largely covered when an iPod is inserted. The figure comes in identical packaging to the original &#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039; Convoy, save for the addition of a sticker illustrating the different color of its contents.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ExileTransformersSpeakers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The right of all sentient beings is... um... what am I promoting now? Wait, a Japanese pop band? Are you kidding me? I need a new agent.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;{{anchor|EXILE}}EXILE x TRANSFORMERS —speakers for iPod—&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Exclusive to [http://www.ldhshop.jp/ LDH Shop], this redeco of the &#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039; Convoy toy is utterly ridiculous and was created as a promotion for the Japanese pop band {{w|Exile (Japanese band)|EXILE}}. While Convoy himself has EXILE written on his right forearm, his trailer sports the &amp;quot;Love Dream Happiness&amp;quot; tagline of LDH Inc.[http://www.ldh.co.jp/shopping/index.html], as well as the &amp;quot;EXILE Perfect Year 2008&amp;quot; logo of the &amp;quot;EXILE Perfect Year 2008 Ultimate Best Box&amp;quot; boxset, which was released some months after he was.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2007)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Movie LeaderfortheAges 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The more things change, the more they, uh, get bigger guns.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Leader for the Ages&#039;&#039;&#039; (Wal*Mart exclusive two-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: This Wal*Mart-[[exclusive]] two-pack pairs the deluxe-size &#039;&#039;[[#Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime figure with [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] line&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Fast Action Battlers]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Power Hook Optimus Prime]] toy. Both toys are identical to their original releases, and together represent the Optimus Primes of the oldest and newest generations (at the time) of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;, respectively. The movie Prime is designated &amp;quot;2007 Optimus Prime&amp;quot;, while the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; figure is dubbed &amp;quot;1984 Optimus Prime&amp;quot; (referring not, of course, to the toy, which was produced in 2006, but to the character).&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Diablock Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039; (&#039;&#039;&#039;Mecha Builder Vol.03&#039;&#039;&#039;)[[File:DiablockPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| We have the technology. We can &#039;&#039;rebuild him&#039;&#039;. Except, uh.. for his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|face]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Rounding out a bumper year of Japanese-[[exclusive]] Generation 1 Optimus Primes, the Takara-licensed Kawada brand &#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039; Convoy is a fully transformable Lego-style block building figure similar in premise to the earlier American &#039;&#039;[[Built to Rule!]]&#039;&#039; sets. The &#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039; figure, however, easily outstrips the &#039;&#039;Built to Rule!&#039;&#039; sets by both being an accurate representation of the toy on which it is based, and being able to transform between modes &#039;&#039;without&#039;&#039; having to be partially disassembled and put back together first. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Forming a roughly 11-inch figure when fully assembled, &#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039; Convoy is highly articulated, save for his head, which is only able to move up and down. Said head is also by far the most stylised aspect of the figure, with no real attempt to approximate Prime&#039;s face or mouthplate, instead featuring only a reversed block that gives the odd impression of a cycloptic eye. It is possibly intended to actually represent his forehead grill, as a yellow block inside his head construction remains barely-visible through a slit in his face, possibly intended to represent the classic toy&#039;s yellow eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure&#039;s [[transformation scheme]] is based on the original G1 figure, the only differences being that the fists are not removed but become the headlights, and instead of flipping backwards inside the chest, &#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039; Convoy&#039;s noggin flips forwards with the aid of opening chest windows. A &amp;quot;laser rifle&amp;quot; in the shape of his ion cannon can be built from black bricks, and stickers bearing the Autobot [[Insignia|faction symbol]] can be placed on his shoulders, although this is not recommended as it is designed to permanently stick to multiple tiles which dislodge easily and may damage the sticker.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Henkei convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 13]], 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[#Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class Optimus Prime. He features a significantly altered colour scheme, generally to make the toy more closely resemble his appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon and the original toyline. His truck mode features less silver paint striping, but compensates with a [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]] grill/fender area. In [[robot mode]] all of his previously grey plastic is replaced with red plastic, with a majority of it being painted silver, chromed, or painted gunmetal gray. He features a different shade of red, blue, and clear blue plastic than the Classics version. Since &#039;&#039;Henkei!&#039;&#039; toys do not feature a heat-sensitive rubsign, &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; Convoy has two Autobot sigils tampographed onto his shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Henkei clear convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Clear Version&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[June 19]], 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:This redeco of &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; Convoy is cast almost entirely in translucent colored plastic. Also known by the nickname &amp;quot;Crystal Convoy&amp;quot; among fans, it was first released as an exclusive for the Japanese convention Tokyo Toy Fair 2008, limited to 1000 pieces at the event, but was later made available through [[e-HOBBY]]. It was sold in a monochrome-blue version of &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; Convoy&#039;s regular packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act491/index.php More information on Convoy Clear Version at TFkenkon.com]&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[vacuum metallizing|Chromed]] entirely in gold like many other [[Lucky Draw figure]]s before it, this version of Prime was available only through a &#039;&#039;[[TV Magazine]]&#039;&#039; mail-in promotion held in December 2008, and was limited to only five units, making it one of the rarest officially available Transformers toys in the world.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, this toy has become the target of several [[knockoff]]s aimed at gullible collectors. Most of the fake ones can be told apart from the real deal by various details not matching up. The real one is cast in gold plastic, painted over in gold chrome and sports small red Autobot [[insignia|logos]] on both shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&amp;amp;album=12878&amp;amp;dispsize=600&amp;amp;start=0 Gallery of (hopefully) a genuine Gold Convoy at TFormers.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2008&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A (technically) [[unreleased toy|unreleased]] [[black repaint|&amp;quot;black&amp;quot; redeco]] of &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; Voyager-sized Convoy using the same plastic layout and paint mask but replacing red and blue with black, silver with gray, leaving the previously vacuum-metalized grill/fender area unpainted, changing the blue tint for the windows to red and changing all silver and yellow paint operations to blue. The red Autobot insignias would have remained unchanged.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;blackgentei1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&amp;amp;album=9553&amp;amp;dispsize=800&amp;amp;start=0 Gallery of the unreleased &#039;&#039;Gentei! Gentei&#039;&#039; black Convoy at TFormers.com.]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure would have come in a monochrome version of the standard &#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039; Convoy&#039;s packaging, still named &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot; but now labeled as part of the &#039;&#039;Gentei! Gentei&#039;&#039; range of exclusives.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;blackgentei2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/universe-classics-20-29/transformers-henkei-wonderfest-exclusive-black-convoy-in-box-167615/ The unreleased &#039;&#039;Gentei! Gentei!&#039;&#039; black Convoy in packaging] at TFW2005.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Reportedly, this figure was intended as a Wonderfest exclusive, but was canceled because, according too [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Shogo Hasui]], it was too similar to &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nemesis Prime]]. [[Knockoff]]s were later made available, so buyers beware!&lt;br /&gt;
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:A minor redeco (replacing the Autobot insignias with Decepticon insignias, adding silver paint to the grill/fender area and changing the blue paint operations to teal) [[#UnitedBlack|was eventually released]] as a [[Tokyo Toy Show|Tokyo Toy Show 2012]] exclusive, now marketed as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers United|United]]&#039;&#039; line.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2008)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Universetoy 25th anniversary optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2|And the block has returned!!!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: G1&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, sound effects module, comic, DVD&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Sold at the rather exorbitant price of $75, this re-release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is actually one of the most visually different from the other &amp;quot;straight&amp;quot; reissues of the mold, despite Hasbro&#039;s assurance that this is the toy you had as a kid. Positively &#039;&#039;anemic&#039;&#039; in comparison with the original toy, this Prime&#039;s red parts are visibly paler than usual, while his blue parts are much lighter (although the version released at Canadian retail reportedly sports a deeper shade of red again). This shade of blue extends to both Roller (a lighter blue than his traditional dark shade, yet darker than the lightest the figure has been in its history) and the internal workings of his Combat Deck, which is itself a much flatter shade of light grey, compared to its normal dark, swirled metallic silver color. In addition, the toy features the now-customary shortened smokestacks, and the elongated missiles seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release, while the Autobot insignias on his shoulders are no longer stickers, but rather tampographs, like on Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; release. While all reissues of the Prime mold since 2003 have used the original thick-barreled mold for his ion blaster, this version includes the slender sculpt instead.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a 25th anniversary set, Prime includes several new pack-in bonuses: a reprint of the [[The Transformers (issue)|first issue]] of the original [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|comic book]], a DVD containing all three parts of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|animated series]] pilot [[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|&amp;quot;More than Meets the Eye&amp;quot;]], and three desktop wallpapers, and a battery-powered Autobot symbol that plays transforming sound effects, part of the first version of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; [[theme song]], and three voice clips performed by Peter Cullen: &amp;quot;I am Optimus Prime!&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Autobot, transform and roll out!&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Megatron must be stopped, no matter the cost.&amp;quot; There are some reports that the Autobot symbol could be worn out or damaged during the time of purchase.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Outside the United States, this set was available in a thinner rectangular box. It contained all the original accessories from the American release, but not the DVD. An English-only version of this packaging format was available in Asia and Australia (initially only available at Myer stores, but later also at Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us, Kmart and Target, eventually at drastically reduced prices), while a bilingual English/French packaging variant was available in Canada, still including—though not advertised on the packaging—the (English only) comic book.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/25thOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Deluxe Class===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Uni2008-toy SEOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class: Special Edition, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;SE-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Special Edition&amp;quot; Optimus Prime is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; multi-pack toy, featuring some minor paint detail changes, bluer translucent plastic, darker and cooler gray plastic, and darker metallic flake red and blue plastic, with his (previously black-only) rifle body most notably now being cast in both blue &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; black plastic. He came in special &amp;quot;book box&amp;quot; style packaging with black-and-white boxart, and was only available at retail in Australian and Asian markets. North American customers could later buy him via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/HTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Special Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Titanium-toy Target OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yawn... Hey, wait! Am I [[Delta Magnus]] now?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (6&amp;quot; Cybertron Heroes, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, display stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: A [[Target]]-exclusive [[redeco]] of War Within Optimus Prime in [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action film]]-inspired colors. The bio on the back of the packaging only fills up half of the allotted space, as if the [[Forest Lee|writer]] was tired of describing Optimus Primes.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TitOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Target-exclusive Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AlternityConvoy VibrantRed.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It&#039;s like G2 Go-bots all over again...but cooler!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy [Ultimate Metal Silver]&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[February 26]], 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;A-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]&#039;&#039; Convoy transforms into a 1:32 scale Nissan GT-R, featuring die-cast metal parts, an opening hood, trunk and doors, as well as an interior, complete with his feet and thighs being sculpted to form the back seats. This complex figure stands at 6.5&amp;quot; tall, and is armed with a pair of blasters on each arm. In the hyper-dimensional world of the oft-confusing &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; fiction, this figure specifically represents the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Story of Binaltech|Optimus Prime]] of [[universal stream]] [[BT World|Primax 903.0 Beta]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The mold suffers from a [[Design flaw|minor design oversight]], wherein the rear Nissan badge collides with his left leg strut when the left foot is hinged over and pegged into a clear plastic socket during transformation, with the results being that the connection is slightly crooked, isn&#039;t very secure, and sometimes pops off, and that the crooked pegging often causes the socket to crack.&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; Convoy was simultaneously available in both this silver coloration, and a deco based on his traditional appearance termed &amp;quot;Vibrant Red&amp;quot; (see below). The figure was later redecoed to create &amp;quot;[[Nemesis Prime (Universe)#Alternity 2|Convoy [Super Black]]]&amp;quot; (representing not Optimus Prime, but &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]]), &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultra Magnus]], and &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; [[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atlas]]. It was retooled into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]&#039;&#039; [[#GT|GT-R Prime]], [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy [Vibrant Red]&#039;&#039;&#039; (February 26, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;A-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Vibrant Red&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; Convoy is a redeco of the &amp;quot;Ultimate Metal Silver&amp;quot; figure in the much more traditional red and blue Prime color scheme, representing the Optimus Prime of universal stream [[Primax 109.0 Beta]]. The figure was available simultaneously with the Ultimate Metal Silver version, sharing the same packaging and pack-in materials, save for the color of the illustration on the front of the box, and a sticker that identified the figure within.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2010)==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Deluxe Class}}{{anchor|Sons of Cybertron}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy sons of cybertron optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Sons of Cybertron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2010)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Machine gun turret/rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released as part of [[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]&#039;&#039; campaign, the &amp;quot;Sons of Cybertron&amp;quot; set includes a redeco of the 2006 &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Ultimate Battle&amp;quot; pack Deluxe class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]], cast mostly in translucent plastic (his shoulders remain opaque [[Unpaintable plastic|Polyoxymethylene (POM)]]).&lt;br /&gt;
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: He comes packaged with a similarly translucent [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Sons of Cybertron|Rodimus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: The set is a counterpart to TakaraTomy&#039;s simultaneously-available &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]&#039;&#039; Sons of Cybertron set, which also features translucent versions of that line&#039;s Deluxe [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Welcome to Transformers 2010|Optimus Prime]] and [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Rodimus]] figures. It was intended as an exclusive for the Japanese Chara Hobby 2010 festival, but was also initially offered as a raffle prize at the 2010 &amp;quot;Autobot Alliance&amp;quot; event in the Philippines.,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/sons-of-cybertron-crystal-classics-optimus-prime-and-rodimus-set-images-169977/ TFW2005.com reports on the Philippines Autobot Alliance/Cybertron Con event. June 18, 2010]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and was later available for purchase at [[Cybertron Con 2010]] in [[Shanghai]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF2010-toy Legends Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|YOU&#039;LL NEVER GUESS HIS TRUE ALLEGIANCE!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends Class, 2011)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line&#039;s]] &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]&#039;&#039; subline&#039;s [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys, Optimus Prime is based on his original Generation 1 appearance, with a transformation scheme reminiscent of past figures such as the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]] and the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#UltimateBattle|Classics Deluxe Class]] figures. He features a [[Kibble#&amp;quot;Faux-parts&amp;quot;|fake grill]] for his robot mode, and his large legs result in a fairly thick and compact truck bed. His [[rubsign]] is located on the left side of the truck/his left elbow.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This figure was redecoed and retooled into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]] and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2014)]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSLegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Reveal the Shield&amp;quot; Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF2010 Deluxe G2OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Fandom|We]] see a red truck, and we want it painted [[Scourge (RID)|black]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, 2011)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Laser Rod (weapon)|Sword]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the sixth wave of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; Deluxes (the second and final wave of &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039;), this Optimus Prime is a Deluxe Class mold based on the original &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; Laser Optimus Prime toy ([[#LaserOptimusPrime|see above]]). Transforming into an International 8200 truck, he has some influences from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus Prime]], including the more defined flames on his hood, athletic [[robot mode]] proportions and a more aggressive-looking translucent orange sword that can be held with both hands for maximum extreme chopitude. Optimus Prime features extensive use of translucent plastic in his arms, head and upper torso for a [[light-piping]] effect. Optimus also has a (non-detachable) matrix gimmick in robot mode that is formed by a relief pattern on the inside of the cab&#039;s side windows and is visible through the windshield/chest in robot mode. Like the Legends toy, he&#039;s part of &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; and features a [[rubsign]], this time on the roof. He is also &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; articulated and poseable, even featuring ankles and wrists that are both [[Ball joint|ball-joint]]ed &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; [[Swivel joint|hinged]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: The original Hasbro [[Stock photography|stock photos]] depict him as having red [[paint operation]]s on his kneecaps and the sunken ridges around his blue abs that the final product lacks. The photos on the cardback show him with a red Autobot symbol on his truck door and blue plastic instead of grey for the piece just in front of his rear tires. The back photo also depicts his side windows as being the same translucent orange as the front ones, when they are, in reality, a garish solid orange.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Multiple reports suggest that the toy suffers from a [[design flaw]], inferior plastic quality, or both: due to his hands having peg-holes that are a bit too small to accommodate [[5 mm post]]s, they have a tendency to show stress marks on the inside after pegging his sword handle (or most other pegs) inside. Stress marks also tend to appear near his tiny hinged wrists. Fortunately, there have been no reports of the hands actually &#039;&#039;breaking&#039;&#039; on either location thus far.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This toy was redecoed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]/[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (SG)#BotCon2012|Optimus Prime]] and &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; [[Scourge (RID)#Timelines|Scourge]], and was retooled into &#039;&#039;Timelines/Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Timelines|Ultra Magnus]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Reveal the Shield&amp;quot; Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Transformers2010toy-HasbroMP10OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Standing tall and proud with his smokestacks erect.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Masterpiece Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Masterpiece, 2012 / 2014)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#Transformers (2010)|Ion cannon]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10hasbro|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#Transformers (2010)|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#Transformers (2010)|trailer/Battle Station/Maintenance Dock]], [[Roller (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Spike Witwicky figurine]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Franks]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: The Hasbro [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]]-exclusive release of [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]] features brighter blue plastic and paint, brighter unpainted non-metallic red plastic, painted yellow lights above the front truck windshields, painted light blue eyes, and lacks silver paint for the trailer&#039;s interior. Roller is now blue.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In the Philippines, this was only available as a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us &amp;quot;Limited Edition&amp;quot; figure in the Trinoma mall from August 23–26, with customers having to sign up to reserve their figure. It was limited to 48 units total, and was limited to one per customer.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Hasbro Asia re-released this in 2014. It came with an exclusive addition—the [[Key to Vector Sigma#Masterpiece|Key to Vector Sigma]]. In 2017 it was [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|basically reissued]] under &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; co-branding.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Stock photos show his vehicle mode mistransformed.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-2012-Legends-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends Class, 2012)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Sword (running change variant only)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Legends Class Optimus Prime sculpt, in the deco from the first &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]&#039;&#039; EZ Collection wave (see below) was released as a &amp;quot;dollar store&amp;quot; exclusive (available at stores such as Dollar General and Big Lots) in generic 2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; packaging packaging alongside [[Starscream (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Starscream]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Bumblebee]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Megatron]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: The initial release saw the copyright year removed, while a later [[variant#running changes|running change variant]] featured the new tooling originally used for &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], with not only the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] compatible with [[C joint|3mm posts]], but also Motorbreath&#039;s sword accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Unitedtoy cybertron mode prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|See?! War for Cybertron &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; G1!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Cybertron Mode&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 25]], 2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;UN-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Assault rifle&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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: The first toy in TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers United|United]]&#039;&#039; toyline is a [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Generations|Optimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronic &amp;quot;armored truck&amp;quot;. He now sports a metallic red paint job, with brighter pink paint applications and cooler grey parts, and features several additional paint details to those present on the Hasbro figure in the form of black chest windows and pink lines on his face mask. His rifle transforms as well, folding and plugging into the roof of the vehicle mode. The rifle can also peg into his forearms, and, in its compact configuration, can attach to his shoulders via peg holes on the backs of his front tires or stored behind his back in [[robot mode]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)#Toys|Darkside Optimus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Unitedtoy g1prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|No, my legs won&#039;t retract. Now buy me.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (December 25, 2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;UN-06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle &lt;br /&gt;
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:The second Optimus Prime toy in TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; toyline is another redeco of the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; multi-pack Deluxe-sized toy (the first release in Japan), this time featuring an extensive metallic red paint job on the majority of the red plastic, and he features metallic sheen on the unpaintable red plastic and his blue plastic is now brighter. While the paint masks are identical to the Special Edition release, &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime features additional paint operations on the hip, the stomach grille, the fold-up waist panels, the lower chest piece (at least in the front), and the forehead.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Although the stock photo (pictured from the right) shows both of his biceps painted silver with his Autobot insignia tampographed on the left shoulder, the final product omits the paint operation (due to being molded with unpaintable plastic) and the insignia is placed on his left forearm, just like his &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Unitedtoy laser prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Laser Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 26]], 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;UN-22&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;[[Laser Rod (weapon)|Laser Rod]]&amp;quot; sword&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The third &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime toy is a redeco and slight retool of the [[#Transformers (2010)|Deluxe Class figure]] from Hasbro&#039;s 2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline, itself an homage to Prime&#039;s &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[#LaserOptimusPrime|&amp;quot;Laser&amp;quot; form]]. The toy features translucent blue plastic as opposed to Hasbro&#039;s orange, red paint is used on the biceps instead of blue paint, extra red paint applications on the knees like the original&#039;s sticker detail, and more broken-up red apps on the shoulders. Silver detailing was added to the cab mode on the grill, the bumper, and near the doors. The blue plastic in cab mode is now black plastic to make the figure more accurate to the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; original. The gray plastic is changed from the Hasbro version to more closely match the [[#G2reissue|2006 reissue of Laser Optimus Prime]]. Black paint was applied to the cab mode to mimic the fade from red to black on the original Laser Optimus, but still includes a flame deco like the Hasbro version, only in a different design. It lacks the roof-mounted rubsign of the Hasbro version, instead including Autobot insignias on the cab doors. (Disappointingly, they are Generation 1 insignias, rather than &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; ones!) Additionally, a retool was made to the peg on the inside of his right shoulder, to make it shorter and wider than the Hasbro version, allowing it to move freely without hitting the torso, unlike the Hasbro release. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Unitedtoy-BlackOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Shouldn&#039;t be hard for him to fit in with the Decepticons... There&#039;s like, [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|two]] [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)|other]] &amp;quot;evil Optimus Prime&amp;quot; guys in their ranks.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Black Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[June 16]], 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/blaster, wind vane/cannon&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available [[exclusive]]ly at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2012 (along with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Shining|&#039;&#039;Prime&#039;&#039; Shining Optimus Prime]]), Black Optimus Prime is a very minor redeco of the previously unreleased [[#GenteiBlack|&#039;&#039;Gentei! Gentei!&#039;&#039;]] black version of [[#Henkei! Henkei!|&#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039; Convoy]], itself a redeco of the [[#Classics (2006)|&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Voyager Class toy]]. As such, Black Optimus Prime is mostly cast in black plastic, with some gray parts, translucent red windows and teal paint operations.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The only differences with the unreleased version, aside from the packaging, are that silver paint has been added to the previously unpainted grill/fender area, the blue paint operations have been changed to teal, and the red Autobot insignias have been replaced by purple Decepticon ones. Prime&#039;s [[bio]] apparently explains that he took on this new color scheme in order to infiltrate the Decepticon ranks, in response to recent attacks by some new Decepticon forces pretending to be Autobots.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1579.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes&#039;s Toy Blog (part 1)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1580.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes&#039;s Toy Blog (part 2)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{ClassicsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Chronicle&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|G1MoviePrime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Chronicle-CH01-G1-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 &amp;amp; Movie Sōshireikan Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (multi-pack, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;CH01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster|Laser rifle]], trailer&lt;br /&gt;
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:This reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure comes in a two-pack with the Deluxe-Class &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime figure]]. Prime himself is almost identical to the &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; release, save for his trailer hitch which was retooled to allow a peg to be inserted within it while still being able to be inserted into the trailer itself (making it compatible with his G1 trailer and the new trailer included). Like the Encore release, he features lighter colors and tampographed shoulder symbols (which vary slightly from the Encore release). &lt;br /&gt;
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:His original trailer is not included with the set; instead, he comes with [[Armored Weapons Platform#Chronicle|a new deluxe-scaled trailer]], not available with any other figure, based on the one towed by Prime in &#039;&#039;Dark of the Moon&#039;&#039;. The trailer is compatible with both figures, and sports [[5 mm post|5mm post]]-holes that will hold (among many other things) G1 Prime&#039;s laser rifle and the [[MechTech]] weapon Movie Prime is armed with. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Oddly, for their official [[stock photography|promotional photography]], Takara took an existing photo of Optimus Prime&#039;s robot mode that was at least a decade old, having previously been used as a very early (and inaccurate) illustration for Hasbro&#039;s then upcoming &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]&#039;&#039; reissue of the figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:EZCollectionChronicleConvoyToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
:A &#039;&#039;veeery&#039;&#039; slight [[repaint]] of the [[#2010legend|2010 Reveal the Shield]] Legends figure, the first &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]&#039;&#039; Prime replaces that figure&#039;s rubsign with a tiny tampographed Autobot symbol on his left bicep. He was one of eight figures available in the first wave of &amp;quot;EZ Collection&amp;quot; blindpacked figures.&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Chronicletoy ez g2 prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not a [[Gilthor]] deco.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039;&#039; Legends Prime mold was redecoed again for the second EZ Collection wave. This version of the figure replaces the blue on the head with black, and the blue paint on the legs is stripped off, revealing the black plastic underneath. and like the Megatron redeco in the same wave, features a &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Autobot symbol instead of a Generation 1 insignia.&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Note|This section only lists Generation 1-inspired Optimus Prime &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; toys.}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Matrix}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusMatrixKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|If you even &#039;&#039;thought&#039;&#039; about Transformers in 2011, you probably have two of me.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Matrix Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: Intended to be [[exclusive]] to [[BotCon 2011]], this redeco of the regular Optimus Prime Kreon has an open chest showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]] within. He comes with a G1 inspired gun and a black brick display stand.&lt;br /&gt;
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: We say &amp;quot;intended&amp;quot;, because in actuality, the thing appears to have been produced in such huge quantities that it&#039;s wound up being made available in &#039;&#039;loads&#039;&#039; of other places—it was handed out at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011, offered as a free giveaway with any order that included Transformers toys on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]]), as a free gift on the cover of the &#039;&#039;[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]&#039;&#039;, and came as a free gift attached to, of all things, issue #240 of the [[United Kingdom|UK]] children&#039;s comic, &#039;&#039;[[Doctor Who]] Adventures&#039;&#039; (but not the UK&#039;s [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Transformers comic]], you&#039;ll note!).&lt;br /&gt;
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:A supposed factory error even caused this version (minus display stand) to be included in the larger Optimus Prime kit (see below). This problem has (presumably) been fixed, but it was awesome while it lasted.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OMatrixOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Matrix Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus542pc.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Nigh-infinite configuration possibilities, and somehow a WORSE base mode than pretty much every other Optimus&#039;s trailer-bases. Wow.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011) &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;30689&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;542&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Kreons&#039;&#039;: Optimus Prime, Bluestreak, Skywarp, two Stunt Drivers&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle, weapons sprue (sniper rifle, pistol, submachinegun, handcuffs, radio, ammo box), large tool sprue (shovel, hammer, electric drill, clamp), small tool sprue (socket wrench, screwdriver, wrench, hatchet), 2 traffic cones&lt;br /&gt;
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: Naturally, Optimus Prime got the biggest of the sets in the first year of &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;. The set can be built into a large long-nose tractor-trailer rig with a removable &amp;quot;sleeper&amp;quot; cab that hides a computer station, and a trailer that can carry the set&#039;s two motorcycles or open up to carry larger car builds. The robot mode build includes a huge Optimus, based largely on the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus]], though with a head based almost directly on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Voyager Optimus]]. He is armed with a distressingly plain brick that fires pressure-launched missiles (aka his smokestacks). Most of the leftover parts in robot mode become a &amp;quot;headquarters&amp;quot; which is mostly just a random assemblage of mismatched-color panels and a pair of barricades. Both main builds leave numerous parts unused if you go expressly by the instructions, but hey, it&#039;s a building kit, surely you can find &#039;&#039;someplace&#039;&#039; to apply most of them.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The set comes with a bevy of [[Kreon]]s, including Optimus Prime (this one based heavily on Generation 1 Optimus), [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bluestreak]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Skywarp]], and a pair of human [[Stunt Driver]]s. A packaging error resulted in some releases of this set to come with the promotional &amp;quot;Matrix chest&amp;quot; Optimus (see above) rather than the normal version pictured here.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Speaking of errors, the instruction manuals (he has two) both have errors in their parts listings, showing numerous pieces in the wrong colors or not making it clear that some parts are, well, clear. Making things more confusing, not all of these miscolors are reflected in the step-by-step instructions, while a couple new ones are added there.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-90pc.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Kneedom is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;31143&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;90&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: The smaller of the two Optimus Prime kits in year one, this version is based more on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original Optimus Prime]]. The small cabover-style tractor-trailer truck build is solid, unable to seat any Kreons inside. The robot mode is heavily restricted in its articulation, with no knees, and only single-direction-swivel elbows and shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This is one of the few &#039;&#039;Kre-O Transformers&#039;&#039; sets to not come with any Kreons whatsoever, the other being the similarly-sized [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#74pc|Bumblebee]] kit.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OSmallOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;small&amp;quot; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusCustomKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Custom Kreon, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;A6085&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;41&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Rack, large rifle, ray pistol, robot sword, wing-backpack, rocket-backpack&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the first assortment of &amp;quot;Custom Kreons&amp;quot;, this version of Optimus Prime comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His [[tampograph]]s are much more heavily-detailed than the original Kreons, based on the [[#The Transformers|original Optimus Prime toy]]. His &amp;quot;normal&amp;quot; helmet (and small sword) are [[chrome]]d, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the &#039;&#039;Kre-O Battleship&#039;&#039; aliens), plus a buildable large rifle, a buildable wing-pack, and a ray pistol (originally an [[Andorian]] blaster from &#039;&#039;Kre-O Star Trek&#039;&#039;).&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Orion Pax&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle, transparent block, brick display stand&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available only with the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]&#039;&#039;, Orion Pax is a Kreon version of Orion Pax from &amp;quot;[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]&amp;quot;. He uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] helmet and the original Optimus Prime Kreon&#039;s gun. The transparent block which he can hold has &amp;quot;KREO&amp;quot; written on it in [[Cybertronian language#Notes|Autobot text]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OOrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Elite}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kre-o-Elite-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Give [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|me]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|your]] face?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Elite Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;43&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Acessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:A polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso, much like the Galvatron in the Factory Battle set. His helmet is completely unpainted.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was a freebie given away at Canadian Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us stores during a build-a-figure event, and also available at the &amp;quot;Transformers Exhibition&amp;quot; event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|SDCC2014}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy OptimusClass84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Voted Most Likely to &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|GIVE ME]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|YOUR FACE]]&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; Succeed]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Kreon Class of 1984&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon figure set, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0090&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Voted&#039;&#039;: Most Likely To Succeed&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: This version of Optimus, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], lays heavy on the toy-based tampographs (though they are completely different from the other iterations), and like the others in the set, has a more animation-model-inspired face deco, what with having a nose and all.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He was only available in a pack of 30 Kreons dubbed &amp;quot;Class of 1984&amp;quot;. This set was made for sale at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014. Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the convention, but as the set sold out at the show, that never happened.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Class of 1984 Optimue Prime at TFU.info]&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Total Commander Optimus Prime (Convoy)&#039;&#039;&#039; (Gacha capsule Kreon, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ray pistol&lt;br /&gt;
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:In late 2014, twelve Kreons were sold through [[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s &amp;quot;TakaraTomy A.R.T.S&amp;quot; [[Gacha]] capsule-toy machines in Japan. Thankfully for the rest of the world, these Kreons are all basically identical to previously-released ones in the Hasbro lines. The Gacha release of Optimus Prime is basically the base [[#Custom|Custom Kreon Optimus]] using his clear-plastic helmet and carrying the small ray pistol, lacking his leg-wheels, smokestacks and backpack (and of course all those other parts and accessories).&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BrickBox.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Brick Box&#039;&#039;&#039; (2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B2963&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;82&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus Rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the third wave of &amp;quot;Brick Box&amp;quot; sets, and found only at Dollar General stores, this version of Optimus Prime uses the new 2015 style of Kreon hips and torso, with a hollow hip-peg and a central post inside the torso for increased grip... which also makes the torso incompatible with about four years&#039; worth of Kreons. Nice. His face and torso tampographs are new.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The set comes with two bags of Kre-O parts, one coming from the first-year Sideswipe set (mostly all the small bits and the now-useless neck joint), the other &amp;quot;new&amp;quot; with some basic bricks and plates. The set has no instructions, as it&#039;s just a box of bricks to make whatever with.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Battle Changers===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|BattleChangers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BattleChanger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It remains to be seen if Optimus&#039; pieces can be rebuilt [[Alligaticon|into an alligator]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Changers, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0715&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;89&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first wave of &amp;quot;Battle Changers&amp;quot;, this version of Optimus Prime is a &#039;&#039;severely&#039;&#039; built-up Kreon that transforms from truck into a robot and back without removing any parts! However, the sheer chunkiness of his limbs hanging off a Kreon torso make for awkward positioning and questionable balljoint grip strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Like the rest of the Battle Changers, he was available in selected Asian countries in December 2014. These sets only appeared in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BattleChangersOptimusVSMegatron}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BattleChangerVs.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime VS Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Changers 2-pack, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B1506&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;198&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle, trailer&lt;br /&gt;
:This version of Battle Changers Optimus was only available in a two pack set with [[Megatron (Kre-O)#Battle Changers|Battle Changer Megatron]]. He is &#039;&#039;largely&#039;&#039; the same construction as as the single release, but has numerous small differences. He uses a new &amp;quot;double harness&amp;quot; piece on his torso instead of using two harnesses, leaving more space for his head to grip the neck-post, and his chest/windshield parts are each a single clipped &amp;quot;flag&amp;quot; part rather than the multi-part assembly of the single-pack. And of course there&#039;s the additional trailer, which doesn&#039;t have any official robot mode rebuild, and only loosely &amp;quot;connects&amp;quot; to the truck-mode Optimus by being lightly hooked to a single short bar on the back of Optimus&#039;s right leg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This set, like the one above, was only available in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Mini-Con Combiners===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|MiniConCombiner}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Mini-Con Combiners, unreleased)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Bazooka, [[Phaser (weapon)|phaser]], Uzi, scoped pistol, [[Klingon]] blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Mini-Con Combiner&amp;quot;&#039; Optimus comes with one standard Kreon and four &#039;&#039;Cityville&#039;&#039;-syle mini-Kreons of the same character, each one a different incarnation from various franchises. With some extra parts, the mini-Kreons become limbs to make a larger combiner-bot.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The main torso-bot is based on Generation 1 Optimus&#039;s original body. Two of his limbs are based on &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]; one &amp;quot;normal&amp;quot; (Inferno helmet), one pre-[[Earth]]-body (Knock Out helmet). Another is based on [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]] (Soundwave helmet), and the remaining one (Ironhide helmet)... actually looks to be based on the Optimus-like-but-not-Optimus [[Micromaster]] [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]! The heck?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:[https://www.seibertron.com/events/fullsize.php?event_id=400&amp;amp;size=1&amp;amp;image=29 First shown at New York Toy Fair 2015], the Mini-Con Combiners were apparently cancelled without fanfare... a decision that must have come late in the day, as they went on to star in their own promotional animation, &amp;quot;[[Stuck in a Tree]]&amp;quot;, released about eight months after the trade show.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;EZ Collection Gum&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EZC-toy Optimus Gum.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Candy toy, [[2012]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: [[July 30]] 2012&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Released as a [[candy toy]], [[EZ Collection#Transformers: EZ Collection Gum|&#039;&#039;EZ Collection Gum&#039;&#039;]] Convoy is another redeco of &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], featuring the retooled parts for accessories he does not come with. He is decoed once again in his &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)| Generation 2]]&#039;&#039;-ish color scheme with the black legs and Generation 2 Autobot symbol, but this time he is cast out of &amp;quot;metallic&amp;quot; (aka &amp;quot;slightly glittery/glossy&amp;quot;) plastics, and is absolutely &#039;&#039;coated&#039;&#039; in metallic red paint for most of his cab section. His head is now painted metallic dark blue rather than the prior deco&#039;s black.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: As per the toyline&#039;s name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShotstoy-OptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Before time began, I was... a cube.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B003&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;410&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;850&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;370&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]&#039;&#039; Series 1 single-packs, Optimus Prime is a teeny little long-nosed semi truck with &amp;quot;trailer&amp;quot;, with a spring-loaded [[Autotransformation|automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a &amp;quot;spinner&amp;quot; in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. His truck mode and robot body are influenced by the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus Prime]], while his head is taken from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original]]. His blue paint is light and sparkly-metallic, his red paint is dull matte, and his optics are yellow.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This toy was given away free to attendees of Hasbro&#039;s &amp;quot;[[Toy Fair 2012|Collector-Fan Media Day&amp;quot; 2012]], slightly altered by a &amp;quot;Toy Fair 2012&amp;quot; sticker applied to the cardback.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]. He shares parts with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotSuperBot|Super Bot Megatron]] and [[Motormaster (G1)|Motorbreath]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BotShotLauncher}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BStoy-OptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Launcher&#039;&#039;&#039; (Launcher, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;BL001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;920&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;450&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;280&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 1 launchers, this [[repaint]] of Optimus Prime comes with a large trailer that pops open to form a battle station with a spring-loaded launching platform. He appears to have the same plastic colors as the single release, and the same set of [[paint operation]]s, but his paint is done in different shades, having glossy dark blue paint and glossy bright red paint. The black part of his launcher is sculpted to look vaguely like the repair done that is part of Generation 1 Optimus Prime&#039;s repair bay.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|BotShotBattleForMatrix}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BStoy-BattlefortheMatrix-LauncherOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Battle for the Matrix&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;UB001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;835&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;505&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;275&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:This minor [[redeco]] of the Optimus Prime Launcher features grey wheels, blue optics, and added red paint on its upper arms, while the launcher has grey plastic in place of black, smaller Autobot symbols on its sides, and gold paint on its interior instead of silver. The [[stock photography]] on the [[packaging]] depicts Optimus with a blue stripe on his built-in &amp;quot;trailer&amp;quot;, which was omitted in the final product.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The set also comes with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Megatron with his launcher]], [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Bumblebee]], and a cardboard token representing the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Bot Shots|Matrix]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSBFTMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Battle for the Matrix&amp;quot; Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BotShotSuperBot}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShots_SuperBotOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;Super Bot 004&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;330&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;315&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;995&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the fourth wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 1 single-packs, Super Bot Optimus Prime is a redeco of his toy in translucent blue plastic. As a Super Bot, he was [[Shortpacking|packed one per case]], and has higher, more lopsided stats than normal Bot Shots. He has a really, &#039;&#039;really&#039;&#039; good Sword stat.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSSBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Super Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BotShotLauncherS2}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BStoy-SpinShotOptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Launcher&#039;&#039;&#039; (Launcher, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;BL001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Launcher, 4 [[Energon cube|Energon Cube]] targets&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;820&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;405&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;390&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 2 launchers, this Optimus Prime transforms into a very boxy &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039;-styled truck with trailer. As a Spin Shot, one manually winds up his upper body beforehand when transforming him into vehicle mode, where striking the front of the vehicle will cause him to burst open and spin while auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher used to propel him to great speeds, as well as four cube targets for him to knock over.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Spin Shot Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BotShotPolarAssaultTeam}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShots PolarAssault Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Polar Assault Team&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;T001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;370&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;945&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;310&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 2 five-packs, this redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy is cast in translucent blue plastic, with his cab painted white. Despite possessing translucent plastic and more lopsided stats than a regular Bot Shot, he is apparently not labeled as a Super Bot. This version of Optimus comes with similarly-themed with new redecos of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Bumblebee]], [[Mirage (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Mirage]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Ironhide]], and [[Jetfire (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Jetfire]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSPAOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Polar Assault Team&amp;quot; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|DragonTrack}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShots Dragon Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dragon Track&#039;&#039;&#039; (Playset, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;UB001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Launcher&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;565&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;325&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;725&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Available only with the &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Dragon Track set, this version of Optimus Prime changes from a robot form resembling &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime, into a truck with a rocket exhaust molded into the back of its trailer. As a Flip Shot, he, er, flips up when auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher that can be connected to the track, as well as [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DragonTrack|Flip Shot Megatron and his launcher]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSDTOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Dragon Track&amp;quot; Flip Shot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;BeCool&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BeCool-B03-Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Trailer (Optimus Prime)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Trailer&amp;quot; is practically identical to the &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Battle for the Matrix&amp;quot; Optimus Prime toy with the blue eyes and red arms, the only difference being that the game stats stickers in his chest spinner have been replaced with pictures of his vehicle mode, two people holding hands and the letters &amp;quot;Zzz...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:[[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s [[stock photography]] of Trailer, including the pictures used on the box, uses the original &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Optimus toy with the yellow eyes as a base.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|GarbageTruck}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BeCool-B12-Garbage-Truck.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Garbage Truck (Clean Optimus)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Garbage Truck&amp;quot; is a redeco of the same Optimus Prime toy in blue and white, a common coloration for Japanese garbage trucks, that ends up bearing a coincidental resemblance to the &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Polar Assault Team Optimus. His stickers now picture his truck mode being loaded with garbage, his truck mode driving around, and the word &amp;quot;cleaning&amp;quot; in both English and Japanese.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The B12 ID number was previously used for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Special Sports Car]], a limited toy which was only on shelves for three months before being replaced by Garbage Truck.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|TrailerBase}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BS02-BeCool-Trailer-and-Trailer-Base.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|I just passed a &amp;quot;jimmy&amp;quot; and a White, I&#039;ve been passing everything in sight]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Trailer and Trailer Base (Optimus Prime)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;BS02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:This Trailer is identical to the original &#039;&#039;BeCool&#039;&#039; Trailer other than the stickers, and now comes with the trailer/launcher accessory from &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; redecoed in blue with red stripes. While the vehicle mode sticker in his chest remains, the hand-holding and sleeping ones have been replaced by pictures of the launcher: one in base mode and one in trailer mode. He also comes with a sticker sheet for decorating the Trailer Base.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;GT&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|GTR}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:GT-R-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|From Nissan to nii-san.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;GT-R Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[May 25]], 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GT-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Impact Wrench Gun&amp;quot;, [[Misaki]] race queen figure&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;GT-R Prime&amp;quot; is a heavy retool of &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; [[#Alternity|Convoy]], transforming into a 1:32 replica of the Motul Autech GT-R race car used by the {{w|Nismo}} team in the {{w|Super GT}} racing championship series. He retains the flip-out blasters of the &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; toy and can also wield his new Impact Wrench Gun accessory (also called the &amp;quot;Optimus Rifle&amp;quot; on the &#039;&#039;Transformers GT&#039;&#039; website), a weapon based on the impact wrenches used in car repairs. Like all &#039;&#039;GT&#039;&#039; toys, Prime also comes with a [[GT Sister]], poseable human figures themed after {{w|race queens}}, his partner being a lady named Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:GT-R Prime&#039;s packaging points out that he can be fitted into &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime&#039;s trailer to replicate the way actual race cars are transported.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This mold was also used, with different heads and accessories, to make the other &#039;&#039;Transformers GT&#039;&#039; toys: [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].&lt;br /&gt;
{{AlternityConvoyMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;FJ Cruiser × Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-FJ-Cruiser-Transformers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=3|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;FJ Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; spare tire/axe&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of a cross-promotion between {{w|Toyota}} and TakaraTomy, the deluxe-sized FJ Optimus Prime transforms into an {{w|Toyota FJ Cruiser|FJ Cruiser}}, with his axe weapon becoming the vehicle&#039;s spare tire. The vehicle mode&#039;s body panels come packaged on the sprue, and can then be clipped onto the core figure. The mass retail release of FJ Optimus includes yellow and white panels, while the red variant was available when purchasing an FJ Cruiser at Japanese Toyota dealerships. As is typical of TakaraTomy exclusives, these variants came in grayscale packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FJOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on FJ Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{--}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Construct-Bots&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Construct-Bots-Elite-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Elite Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle. This version is a retool to the Ultimate Class two-pack listed below, as his head design is slightly different. Additionally this version features transparent plastic for his body armor amongst other plastic changes. He includes a blue version of one of the Ultimate Class version&#039;s guns, specifically the one recycled from Wheeljack. &lt;br /&gt;
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:As with all [[Construct-Bots]], Optimus Prime&#039;s rubber ball joints on the shoulder and feet can harden over time, which makes it difficult to pose smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime vs Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Ultimate Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist), [[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle, packed alongside his eternal nemesis [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Megatron]]. This version has opaque colors and a more traditional Optimus color scheme. He includes a projectile weapon along with a variety of melee weapons, as well as a swathe of extra parts for additional configurations.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus&#039; sword was later redecoed/reused for [[Silverbolt (G1)#Construct-Bots|Silverbolt]] and one of &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]]&#039;s weapons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HM-toy Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Modular building is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Upgrade, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;18&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Missile-launching rifle, missile, energy axe, cannon, left &amp;amp; right rocket pods, &amp;quot;Ultra Magnus&amp;quot; right forearm &amp;amp; fist&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &amp;quot;Battle Upgrade&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;[[Hero Mashers]]&#039;&#039; toys, Optimus is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; accessory. As a first-wave figure, he has extra ankle articulation that is not present in later waves (a cut that was made to all &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; lines, not just the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;-branded ones).&lt;br /&gt;
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:He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]&#039;&#039;, meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.&lt;br /&gt;
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:While he is the same size as a standard Hero Masher, his larger [[size class|price point]] is made up for with a lot more parts and gimmicks. Both of his hands are removable, which allows for accessories to be placed in his wrist sockets, notably his iconic &amp;quot;energy axe&amp;quot;. His rifle is a spring-loaded missile launcher. He also comes with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Ultra Magnus]]&#039;s right arm, which is a [[redeco]] of &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Hero Mashers|Bulkhead]]&#039;s, only molded to remove that toy&#039;s missile-launching gimmick.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HM-toy Optimus Electronic.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Mom said it&#039;s &#039;&#039;my&#039;&#039; turn on the [[Xbox 360|Xbox]].&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Electronic Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Electronic Action, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;22&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Missile launching cannon, missile, sword, shield, bladed shield, electronic left forearm, bladed left fist, torso armor, left &amp;amp; right winged &amp;quot;launchers&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right armor boots&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first (and only) wave of larger electronic &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers Transformers&#039;&#039; toys, the base Optimus Prime figure in this set is &#039;&#039;almost&#039;&#039; identical to the above &amp;quot;Battle Upgrade&amp;quot; toy; this version has a closed right fist that can hold accessories rather than the Battle Upgrade version&#039;s finger-pointy one.&lt;br /&gt;
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:However, this set comes with a completely different (and much larger) pile of accessories to turn Optimus (or any other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; figure) into a hulking armored warrior. He comes with an extra left forearm with an electronic light, used to light up clear-plastic accessories when they&#039;re plugged into his wrist socket. Several of these accessories take inspiration from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]]&#039;s gear, notably a very &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039;-esque shield.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Oddly, the big stompy boots accessories are designed in a way that Optimus is really far back in them, leaving a huge gap between his shins and the boots&#039; &amp;quot;knee&amp;quot; guards. Presumably this is to accommodate other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; toys with much larger footprints.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;EZ Collection&#039;&#039; (2013)==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-2014-EG01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=0.99|thumb|I&#039;m the one you actually want. Except that you&#039;re gonna import it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;EG01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:This &#039;&#039;EZ Collection&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is &#039;&#039;yet&#039;&#039; another release of the &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; redeco with the Motorbreath retooling, but this time he features light blue paint applications in place of the original dark blue. Like the rest of his brethren on the same line, Optimus features a movie version of the Autobot insignia.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Bearbrick&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Bearbrick OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Honey is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[July 17]], 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime transforms from a Bearbrick painted up like himself to a bear-eared robot. He has no accessories, but holes in his [[robot mode]] hands can accommodate other toys&#039; weapons.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold, with a different head sculpt, was also used for the simultaneously released Bearbrick [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]], and also redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] and &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]]. It was further retooled into Bearbrick [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Starscream]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (campaign item)==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:AOE-toy Convoy AnniversaryClear.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy [Anniversary Clear Ver.]&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:A [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]&#039;&#039; Legends Class [[#Legends_Class|Optimus Prime]] toy with the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; [[Motormaster (G1)#GDO|Motorbreath]] [[retool]]ing (for accessories he does not come with), Convoy is cast in red and black clear plastic. He has been retooled to include a magnet in his right foot, allowing him to interact with &#039;&#039;Lost Age&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Lost Age|Battle Command Optimus Prime]] and &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&amp;amp;Chomp|Stomp &amp;amp; Chomp Grimlock]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Convoy was available at a variety of 2014 events, including on [[May 3]] at a &amp;quot;Kids Walk&amp;quot; event at {{w|Fuji Speedway}}, in special packaging on [[May 16]] at the &amp;quot;Transformers Celebration 2014&amp;quot; midnight event at the Sunshine City [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] store in {{w|Ikebukuro}}, on [[June 15]] at Tokyo Toy Show 2014, at the Aeon Mall in {{w|Kasukabe}} on [[July 19]], and at the &amp;quot;Transformers Expo&amp;quot; event in {{w|Yokohama}} on [[August 9]]; at the Expo&#039;s preview night, attendees could also acquire a sticker sheet designed to turn the toy into Nemesis Prime. Convoy was also available as one of three preorder bonuses for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]&#039;&#039; [[Roadbuster (G1)#Cloud|Roadbuster]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Yokohama Convoy|Nemesis Prime/Yokohama Convoy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Legend Commander Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Legend-Commander-Collection-LC-01-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Jodai&amp;lt;!--初代--&amp;gt;)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;LC-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster, Energon Axe&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the &#039;&#039;[[Legend Commander Collection]]&#039;&#039; sold at [[Transformers Expo]], &amp;quot;Convoy (Jodai)&amp;quot;—&#039;&#039;jodai&#039;&#039; (初代) meaning &amp;quot;first generation&amp;quot;—is a redeco of &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; G1 Convoy. While most of the paint masks are identical to the original mold, other changes include replacing the translucent parts into clear blue plastic, and the panel-lining on the grill is stripped off. Unlike the first toy, he does not include a pair of swappable 3mm fists, his missile launcher, or his Calamity Defenser weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Remaining stock was sold through [[TakaraTomy Mall]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Optimus Prime Pen==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:OptimusPrimePen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hand cramps are the right of all sentient writers and artists.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Optimus Prime Pen&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, cap/barrel&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in Japan by [[Sentinel (company)|Sentinel]] as part of the 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime Pen is a well-articulated robot that folds into the shape of a rather chunky, but functional ballpoint pen. The tip of the pen is formed from his ion blaster, with the barrel acting as a cap.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Black Convoy Pen|Black Convoy Pen]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Ultra Magnus Pen|Ultra Magnus Pen]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2014)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers-2014-Legion-Optimus-Prime-(black-insignia).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Black insignia version pictured.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legion Class, 2014/2015/2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:Another release of the &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Legends Class sculpt, the deco for its initial release is &#039;&#039;almost&#039;&#039; identical to the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; release from 2012, having silver chest-windows instead of light-metallic-blue, plus a large &amp;quot;CE&amp;quot; mark and number on the backs of its legs, declaring the toy meets European product safety requirements. The tooling is identical to the 2012 release&#039;s running change variant, with the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top compatible with [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] [[C joint|3mm]] pegs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Bizarrely, the [[package art]] is lifted directly from the &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class Optimus Prime/Autobot Roller two-pack&#039;s packaging, whereas the [[stock photography|stock photos]] depicted on the back of the packaging are taken from &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime&#039;s packaging and only slightly altered, advertising a &amp;quot;[[Reveal the Shield]]&amp;quot; [[rubsign]] [[gimmick]] the toy doesn&#039;t actually have. Meanwhile, Hasbro&#039;s official stock photos provided to online retailers (including an in-packaging photo) depict the toy with the sword that came with the running change variant of the sculpt&#039;s 2012 release, even though the actual toy doesn&#039;t include the sword.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Legion Class Optimus Prime has been found at Family Dollar and Dollar General stores in the United States. A later [[variant]] repleaced the red Autobot insignia with a black version. This later version was also released at general retail in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Russia. In Singapore it was released together with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]] as part of the promotion for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039; in selected cinemas.&lt;br /&gt;
:This figure was made available again, without any changes, in 2015, this time in new packaging resembling the then-concurrent packaging design for the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; line, but replacing the name &amp;quot;Generations&amp;quot; with &amp;quot;Authentic Transformers&amp;quot;. It was also given a new Hasbro product code number and UPC barcode, thereby technically making it a separate product. In 2017, it was re-released &#039;&#039;again&#039;&#039;, this time in a minor variant of the 2014 version&#039;s packaging (including the original product code number and barcode) that now lacked the reference to the non-existing &amp;quot;Reveal the Shield&amp;quot; gimmick.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]], the Black Insignia variant of the toy ended up being dumped to some hobby shop dealers in Asia., and even returned to discount stores like Five Below and 99 Cents Only in the US in 2020.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Nanoblock Motion Choro-Q&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:NanoblockChoroQConvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not Minecraft.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 11]], 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:Produced as a collaboration between toylines &#039;&#039;[[Diablock|Nanoblock]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Choro-Q]]&#039;&#039;, this Optimus Prime is a building block toy providing pieces to build both Optimus Prime&#039;s super deformed robot mode and, separately, his truck mode (or something else, if you want). His truck mode is built on a generic &#039;&#039;Choro-Q&#039;&#039; chassis outfitted with an electric motor and can be remote-controlled using a smartphone app. While the chassis is physically generic, its firmware identifies it as belonging to the Convoy kit, and the smartphone app&#039;s controls adopt a blue and red theme to match, complete with Autobot logo on the steering wheel hub.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:QTransformers Optimus Prime GT.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Ohhh! Boo hoo! Let me play a sad song for you on the world&#039;s smallest Optimus Prime!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[January 24]], [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QT-09&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Q-Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a tiny [[super deformed]] toy based on the [[#Alternity|&#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; Convoy]] design, transforming into a Nissan GT-R R35, though his legs retain the traditional blue truck bed motif. The English name on the packaging refers to him as just &amp;quot;Optimus&amp;quot;. He comes with a code for unlocking &amp;quot;GTR Optimus Prime&amp;quot; as a playable character in the &#039;&#039;[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]&#039;&#039; game. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime was retooled into &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Soundwave]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:QTransformers Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[April 25]], 2015 / [[January 30]], 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID numbers:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QT-19&#039;&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;&#039;QTF-04&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; Convoy is based on his traditional design, transforming into a flat-nose truck with an integrated, non-removable trailer. He comes with a code for unlocking Generation 1 Optimus Prime, under the name &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot;, in &#039;&#039;Mystery of Convoy Returns&#039;&#039;. This toy was re-released with a new ID number as part of the second &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; series.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Convoy was redecoed into &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Q-Transformers|Black Convoy]] and retooled into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:QTM Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QT-M&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:QT-M Optimus Prime is a redeco of the GT-R Optimus Prime mold in the colors of the Transformers-sponsored [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf30th/teammach/ Nissan GT-R] used by the Team Mach racing team (a vehicle previously used as the base for the non-toy character [[Mach Five Racing Prime]]). Like &#039;&#039;[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s [[Safety Prime]], this toy was a collaboration with the [[w:Super GT|Super GT]] racing series and was given away free to young children who attended TakaraTomy-sponsored &amp;quot;Kids&#039; Walk&amp;quot; events held by Super GT in the fall season of 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:OptimusPrimeOriginalPlaystation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|U R NOT &amp;lt;font color=red&amp;gt;E&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation&#039;&#039;&#039; (02/2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Controller/ blasters, memory card, &#039;&#039;Everybody&#039;s Golf&#039;&#039; disc, Playstation Club Vol. 1 disc&lt;br /&gt;
:Released alongside a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Mega Drive Megatron|Sega Mega Drive version of Megatron]] and outside of any other toyline, &amp;quot;Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation&amp;quot; transforms from robot to a scaled-down non-functional [[Sony]] [[PlayStation]] video game console. He features an opening disc compartment as well as two small thin plastic game discs (&#039;&#039;Everybody&#039;s Golf&#039;&#039;, and Playstation Club Pre-Play Vol. 1) which can store inside his disc compartment. Also included is a memory card that can slot into its dedicated port, as well as a corded controller that splits in half and attaches to his lower arms. The controller&#039;s four shoulder buttons flip out into &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; tiny blasters.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotCon-2015-General-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;General Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (BotCon 2015 two-pack)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Launcher, missile, missile pod, pistol, rifle, cannon/rifle stock, cannon/rifle scope&lt;br /&gt;
:Available in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Generation 2&amp;quot; 2-pack alongside [[Hound (G1)/toys#Timelines|Sgt. Hound]] at [[BotCon 2015]], General Optimus Prime is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[Roadbuster (G1)#Generations|Roadbuster]] based on the cancelled &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[#G2General|General Optimus Prime toy]]. He transforms into an off-road vehicle and comes with numerous weapons, all of which peg via 5mm post onto his vehicle rear/legs, shoulders, upper &amp;amp; lower arms, and hands: a spring-loaded, missile-firing launcher, a pistol, a rifle, and two small cannons that respectively form the scope and stock of the rifle. All of his weapons can combine to form an unwieldy superweapon. The flaws from the original mold are likely to be retained from this release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold also served as the basis of the non-toy &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]&#039;&#039; incarnations of [[Guiledart#Beast Wars: Uprising|Guiledart]] and [[Killer Punch#Beast Wars: Uprising|Killer Punch]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/BCGeneralOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; General Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Unite Warriors&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-UW05-Convoy.jpg|upright=2.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Grand Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (giftset, [[February 27]], [[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;UW-05&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots&lt;br /&gt;
:Takara&#039;s iteration of &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the Rodimus mold). This version of Convoy has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon. Like &#039;&#039;Unite Warriors&#039;&#039; [[Menasor (G1)#Unite Warriors|Menasor]], the set also features some minor improvements to the original sculpts, such as improved hip-ratchets for Convoy for increased stability. He also had the slightly modified pegs that Legends Class Rodimus (or Blackjack, Runabout, and Runamuck) can securely attach to, which was previously used for Battle Core Optimus Prime. The tampographed Autobot insignia on the roof/flip-out head joint is now re-positioned to his side truck panels. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; release]] of the mold, Convoy features additional paint operations on the thighs, truck bumpers, the details on the inner legs, the gestalt chest halves (which are now painted over due to being molded in grey plastic), and the gestalt torso&#039;s lower section. The stomach&#039;s deco is also minimized, and the silver paint operations on the lower legs are now replaced with gunmetal while the mute metallic blue is now shiny metallic. When it comes to unpaintable plastic; his knee joints and feet are blue while the majority of the shoulder joints are now red. In addition, his gestalt skirt flap is now molded in the same grey color, and the leg panels and thighs are now molded in black, with the latter being painted in silver with some yellow details. As the thighs are painted, care must be taken while transforming him in both modes, as they&#039;re somewhat prone to paint scraping. To minimize the damage, the two rear halves must be opened first to transform the legs. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Despite the ratchet fix, however, Convoy is also the weakest link of the gestalt combination, due to several design failures attributed to his torso mode. The square holes and tabs used to secure the arms together when in torso mode are too weak to remain locked in place (though a very small number of copies can secure the arm well), and are prone to falling out of position should an attached arm be moved. The torso mode&#039;s skirt plate is also attached to the stomach rather than the pelvis, rendering the waist swivel nearly worthless due to the skirt obstructing articulation. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Xiaomi / Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Optimus Prime Power Bank.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transforms from robot to the Monolith from 2001 and back!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Power Bank&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039; Shield/Power Bank Shell, wings, sword, USB cord&lt;br /&gt;
:Available as a [[HasCon 2017]] exclusive, this Optimus Prime transforms from robot into a &#039;&#039;working&#039;&#039; power bank that supports 6500 mAh of battery power, thanks to a team-up between [[Hasbro]] and Chinese consumer electronics company {{w|Xiaomi}}. As a throwback to the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;s&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt; [[Laser Rod]] gimmick, the USB cord can also plug on his sword to light-up.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;au x Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|Cell service is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in conjunction with Japanese cellphone maker au,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p170201.pdf TakaraTomy au x Transformers Project press release]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &#039;&#039;au x Transformers&#039;&#039; INFOBAR Optimus Prime celebrates 15 years since the 2002 au Design Project that resulted in the INFOBAR cellphone, as well as the 10th anniversary of the [[Live-action film series|live-action films]]. He transforms into a (non-functional) scaled-down replica of the 2002 au INFOBAR, and in lieu of cellphone functions, the figure can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is also non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical &amp;quot;Transformers INFOBAR&amp;quot; design. He features articulated hands for grasping the included tiny flip-phone accessory (which can flip open) that is stored in the bottom of the cell phone mode. The figure also includes a display stand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The project was crowd-funded through Japanese crowd-funding site Makuake.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/01/31/transformers-x-au-transforming-phones-launch-crowdfunding-campaign-332289 Transformers x au Transforming Phones Launch Crowdfunding Campaign at TFW2005.com]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; For 5,400 yen, contributors received an INFOBAR Optimus Prime, or for 16,200 yen, received INFOBAR Optimus Prime, INFOBAR Megatron and INFOBAR Bumblebee, the only way to obtain the last two items. The project received one million yen in the first 24 hours, ultimately topping out at over 32 million yen.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was redecoed into INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (below) and slightly retooled with new heads and redecoed into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180313050340/https://time-space.kddi.com/au-transformers/ More information on au x Transformers website (Japanese)]&#039;&#039; (archived)&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.makuake.com/project/au-transformers/ More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Makuake crowd-funding site (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://chohenken.com/2017/10/08/INFOBARtf_optimusprime-nishikigoi/ Pictorial review of INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Chohenken (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|InfobarANNIN}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime-ANNIN.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|White knight vs [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Music Label|white noise]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) is a redeco of INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI), transforming into a recreation of the ANNIN edition of the INFOBAR cellphone. All-white in cellphone mode, he sports additional blue and red detailing in robot mode. Surprisingly, this white repaint of Optimus is not based on Ultra Magnus, but rather his [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|movie incarnation]]. Like the other figures in this line, he is not a working cellphone but can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical &amp;quot;Transformers INFOBAR&amp;quot; design. The figure also includes a display stand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was also retooled into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://time-space.kddi.com/feature/news-sp/20170713/2041 More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Authentics 5inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the budget collector who refuses to give in to [[knockoff]]s.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bravo, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers Authentics|&#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;]] toyline, &amp;quot;Autobot Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is roughly the size of a 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Mini-Con Battle Packs|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Battle Pack]] toy. He changes from an [[evergreen]]-inspired robot into a more G1-based truck in just four steps. His instructions are incorrect; for truck mode, his legs must be folded in before the arms, otherwise the locking tabs on the arms will get in the way. Due to his transformation, he ends up with no elbows and a fake chest. He also has problems standing up due to hollow legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Authentics 7inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the budget collector who wanted their cheap figures to be &#039;&#039;slightly&#039;&#039; stylish.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alpha, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
:Standing at the height of a Voyager figure, &amp;quot;Autobot Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is nearly identical to his smaller counterpart. He retains the four-step transformation while gaining the (sideways) elbows that the little guy lacks. Like his wavemate [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Authentics|Grimlock]], Optimus comes with kibble detached in-package.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Changer, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
:This Optimus Prime scales with the rest of the Titan Hero/Guardian/Changer figures, utilizing a different transformation scheme compared to his previous &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039; figures. Due to the said transformation scheme, and unusual for an Optimus Prime toy; his shoulders end up sticking out from the cab&#039;s rear.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Bravo-2024-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If you think the 2017 figure was bad... you now owe them an apology.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bravo, 2024)&lt;br /&gt;
:The first in a new format of &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039; Bravo figures that use simplified conversions, Optimus Prime changes into a truck in 6 steps. This figure shares a similar transformation scheme with most of the truck-based &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots&#039;&#039; figures. He features no useful articulation. Bizarrely, his legs are mostly unpainted &#039;&#039;except&#039;&#039; for his calf-vents which are painted blue, in an apparent inversion of the usual color scheme for Prime&#039;s legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy is first revealed at [https://www.mercadolibre.cl/transformers-authentics-bravo-optimus-prime-figura-de-accion/p/MLC29503566 Mercado Libre], an Argentine e-commerce store.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Street Fighter II × Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Collab-toy SF2 Ryu.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The pipes are broken!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy [Ryu] vs Megatron [Vega]&#039;&#039;&#039; (Two-pack, [[2018]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: [[May 26]], 2018&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: sword, double-barreled rifle, Headmaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available as part of the exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]&#039;&#039; toyline, &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot; is a redeco of &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]] in [[Ryu]]&#039;s traditional colors, fleshtones and all. His vehicle modes are both adorned with the &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;fūrinkazan&#039;&#039;&amp;quot; kanji from Ryu&#039;s belt: 風林火山 (&amp;quot;as fast as the wind, as quiet as the forest, as daring as fire, and immovable as the mountain&amp;quot;). He transforms from robot to tanker truck to plane and back. Both vehicle modes have &amp;quot;cockpit&amp;quot; areas to seat any [[Titan Master]] (or compatible) figure. Like all &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Voyager class figures, he has built-in mechanisms to &amp;quot;bulk up&amp;quot; his noggin. In his case, these are spring-loaded pylons. The smaller Headmaster&#039;s robot mode is also painted to resemble Ryu.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Convoy was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Megatron]] &amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;[&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;[[M. Bison#Toys|Vega]]&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;]&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;. This set was available for pre-order on [[TakaraTomy Mall]] from [[November 22]] to [[November 27|27]], 2017, with orders fulfilled in late May 2018. A pre-order goal was also set: if at least 3000 units were pre-ordered, the set would also come with clear display stands for both toys.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This two-pack was later brought to the West in 2022 as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Collaborative]]&#039;&#039; line, released as a [[Target]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] exclusive in the United States. These releases are functionally identical to the Takara versions; the Hasbro versions have new manufacturing tampographs, but are otherwise the same. They even have all of the Takara packaging &#039;&#039;inside&#039;&#039; the new Hasbro outer packaging!&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Golden Lagoon&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF 35th Golden Lagoon Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No luck required... until you transform him.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[July 29]], 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;GL-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion blaster, energon axe, Matrix of Leadership&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a gold and gold chrome redeco of MP-10 in homage of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|episode of the same name]]. He does not include the trailer, Roller or Spike, but retains his energon axe, ion blaster, and Matrix of Leadership. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of TakaraTomy&#039;s 35th anniversary celebration, he was initially released at Summer [[Wonder Festival]] 2018, then later through [[Cybertron Satellite]] stores across Japan and [[TakaraTomy Mall]] on [[September 9]], 2018. Along with the rest of the &#039;&#039;Golden Lagoon&#039;&#039; toys, he was later rereleased through [[Hasbro Pulse]] in January 2021.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was used to represent &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects comic .281.29|Gold Primus Convoy]]&#039;&#039;&#039; in the &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects Special Comic|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039; comic.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;G-Shock × Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G-Shock X Transformers Master Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;lt;big&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;STAR PLATINUM!&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/big&amp;gt;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Master Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 8]], [[2018]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 [[Star Drive Cannon]], [[Chrono Matrix]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy) and [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (Robot parts and accessory)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Released to celebrate the 35th anniversary of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; and G-Shock, Master Optimus Prime transforms into a &amp;quot;Pedestal Prime Mode&amp;quot; that can hold the included Chrono Matrix accessory or a G-Shock watch. In particular, it is able to hold G-Shock DW-5600 series and DW-6900 series watches. The included Star Drive Cannons can be held in the hands in robot mode, or attached to its Pedestal Prime Mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was retooled to make [[G3 Prime#G-Shock × Transformers 2|Master Nemesis Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Master Optimus Prime Resonant Mode [With G-Shock]&#039;&#039;&#039; (December 8, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 Star Drive Cannon, Chrono Matrix&lt;br /&gt;
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:Essentially the same release as above, but includes a compatible DW-6900TF-4 watch.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:VintageG1-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Aren&#039;t you over [[Bumblebee (film)|trailers]] by now?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right)&lt;br /&gt;
:Sold at a &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Leader-price point, &#039;&#039;[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a [[Walmart]]-exclusive reissue of the [[#The Transformers|Generation 1 toy]] without the trailer. It includes the two versions of his blaster rifle that had not been packaged together since the [[#NewYearConvoy|New Year Special release]], and his smokestacks are now restored to their long, untrimmed glory not seen in the U.S. since the [[#Generation 2|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy]]. The silver stripes on his chest and arms are now painted, replacing the factory-applied stickers. In addition, this release comes with a new sticker sheet that features more symmetrical designs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like all &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; figures, Optimus Prime was [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada and general release in Asia, notably Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us.&lt;br /&gt;
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==35th Anniversary==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-35th-Anniversary-OP-set-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy &amp;amp; Optimus Prime Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: [[December]] [[2019]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, Convoy is basically a TakaraTomy release of the &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; toy above, complete with an additional laser blaster. It does not however come with the modified sticker sheet from the &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Convoy was only sold as a set with (but packaged separately from) [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#35th Anniversary|Optimus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Crossover Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MyLittlePrime.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;My Little Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2020]])&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of a series featuring crossovers between &#039;&#039;[[My Little Pony]]&#039;&#039; and other properties including &#039;&#039;[[Ghostbusters]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Power Rangers]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;Dungeons &amp;amp; Dragons&#039;&#039;, My Little Prime is a pony representation of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] using a mold inspired by Generation 1 of the equine property. He has an Autobot [[insignia]] as his cutie mark. The figure has no articulation aside from a ball-jointed tail.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://hasbropulse.com/products/my-little-pony-crossover-collection-transformers-my-little-prime My Little Prime at Hasbro Pulse]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Transformers Fan Book==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kodansha-TF-Fanbook-2021-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Fan Book 2021]]&#039;&#039;&#039; (TV-Magazine Mook, 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: July 2021&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as one of the freebies (along with the Stealth-colored Bumblebee) for the 2021 issue of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]&#039;&#039;, this Optimus Prime is yet another redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Legends Class|&#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Legends Class mold]]. Deco changes include the silver paint being stripped from the smokestacks, while the rest of the body parts, such as the lower waist and the upper thighs/tanks, are painted in black instead. This release uses the Motorbreath retooling.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Fan-Book-2023-Core-Class-Optimus-Prime-Red-Clear-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Fan Book 2023]]&#039;&#039;&#039; (TV-Magazine Mook, 2023)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: August 22, 2023&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The fourth &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]&#039;&#039; comes with the &amp;quot;Optimus Prime (Red Clear Version)&amp;quot; toy, redecoed from the [[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|&#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039;]] Core Class [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/Generations_toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Kingdom|mold]]. with the deco once again based on the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;-inspired colors used for the &#039;&#039;Chronicle&#039;&#039; EZ Collection figure. &lt;br /&gt;
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:His transformation shares engineering with the &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Legends figure, but with sculpted detailing directly based on the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; mold, down to details like the &#039;&#039;vestigial knee flaps&#039;&#039; from the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; mold. The included Ion Blaster features a 3 mm handle under a 5 mm post, dedicated to the C.O.M.B.A.T. System. He is also fairly articulated for a figure this small, having head rotation and tilting, torso rotation (which actually looks a bit unnatural), ab crunch, butterfly joints at the shoulders, and ball joints in shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a redeco of the Core Class mold, Optimus Prime (Red Clear Version) can hitch the trailer (with the trailer hitch/shield panel on) from the Hasbro Pulse exclusive Optimus Prime &amp;amp; Bumblebee 2-pack.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Robosen Collector&#039;s Edition==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Robosen_Optimus_Prime_stock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This isn&#039;t your slightly older brother&#039;s [[Automorph Technology|automorph.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Auto-Converting Robot&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Robosen&#039;s Optimus Prime is a highly interactive, programmable transforming robot. With over 5,000 pieces, 60 microchips, 27 servo motors, 6 high-intensity [[light-emitting diode|LED]]s, 80 different sound effects including voice clips from Peter Cullen, a dedicated iOS/Android bluetooth app interface, and a pricetag of $750 USD, it blurs the line between &amp;quot;toy&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;high-end showroom electronics.&amp;quot; Users can choose between multiple ways to control its robotic movements: including pre-programmed voice commands, pre-programmed app controls, or user-created movement scripts. In truck mode, it can drive as directed or honk its horn. In its [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]]-influenced 19&amp;quot;-tall robot mode, it can execute a long list of included scripted actions featuring voice and sound effects, plus an infinite variety of user-programmed poses and user-scripted movement sequences. It has distinct attack movements and sounds to be used with its weapons, and has flip-out wrist communicators featuring sticker images of Megatron and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The main power source is an internal rechargeable lithium ion [[battery-powered motor|battery]]. The truck&#039;s front bumper flips down to expose the charging port and the separate micro USB interface port. A replaceable CR 1220 3V battery powers the &amp;quot;laser rifle&#039;s&amp;quot; LED; it&#039;s not really a laser, but it&#039;s bright. The instructions say don&#039;t look straight at it. &lt;br /&gt;
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:In voice command mode, the spoken user command for conversion between truck and robot modes is officially supposed to be &amp;quot;[[Trademark#Genericized trademarks|convert]],&amp;quot; but secretly the toy will respond the same if you say &amp;quot;transform.&amp;quot; It also responds to more than 30 other simple words and phrases which trigger other animations and basic functions: such as: &amp;quot;turn left&amp;quot; to turn left, &amp;quot;move right&amp;quot; to step to the right, or &amp;quot;hero&amp;quot; to strike a superheroic ground-punching pose. 6 months after launch, the Robosen software developers were still releasing new movement animations and firmware updates via channels that can be found in the official app, with no announced end date for their continuing improvements.&lt;br /&gt;
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:27 servo motors might sound like a lot, but compared to contemporary 1st-party figures costing hundreds and hundreds (&#039;&#039;and hundreds!&#039;&#039;) of dollars less, this item does lack some some pretty standard joints: such as neck rotation, wrist rotation, and the type of leg rotation that would have allowed the feet to point in different directions.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Although this Optimus Prime does mostly transform on its own, there are some additional manual adjustments required to make each mode look the way it&#039;s advertised. In robot mode, one red panel can be removed from the back of the head, and the gas tanks can be moved into a lower position on the legs. If the gas tanks are not lowered, they can protrude enough to obstruct animation. For vehicle mode, the removable red panel should be reattached, gas tanks moved back so they don&#039;t cover the wheels, and the side-view mirrors can be flipped out.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In truck mode, especially via app control, Optimus is a fully functional remote control vehicle that can move forward, backward, and turn. Its steering does not happen the way real trucks do when they tilt the axles of the front wheels within their wheel wells; Instead, Optimus turns by throwing both legs simultaneously to one side or the other, which gives the appearance that the entire cab is pivoting around a central axis.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In robot mode, Optimus&#039; default idle behavior is not to stand perfectly still. Instead, he will slowly &amp;quot;breathe&amp;quot; with a subtle inhaling/exhaling motion like a human would have after aerobic exercise. From there, he will occasionally shift into other statuesque poses.&lt;br /&gt;
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:When asked to turn right or left in robot mode, Optimus is not able to perform that action in two or three normal steps with ankle and hip rotation like a human would. He lacks any leg joints that rotate around a vertical axis, so for him to rotate his body to the right, he must perform a startling stutter shuffle move. He pushes one foot out slightly forward, the other foot slightly backward, and maintains that orientation while rapidly sliding his legs together and apart more than once per second until the asymmetrical rapid sliding friction of his feet against the floor eventually scoots him into facing a different direction. This movement can wear out the paint on his inner soles pretty fast, even on smoother surfaces.&lt;br /&gt;
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:None of the toy&#039;s motorized joints are capable of supporting substantial weight without electricity. This means that when powered off, the robot cannot stand upright without external support. If the toy is in robot mode and senses its batteries are getting low, then to prevent a damaging fall, it will automatically shift into a droopy squatting pose that it can safely sustain while powered off. The average operating time from a full battery charge is approximately 40 minutes. The charging port is not accessible while the robot is standing up. Plugging in the charger while the toy is powered on might endanger fragile components.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Yes, the above means that this toy in effect cannot be displayed in robot mode when not in active use. It can&#039;t really be displayed in the proper truck mode either, as the robot legs need battery power to stay rigidly locked into truck configuration and will droop when turned off. It is rather clearly intended to remain in its protective carrying case most of the time. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Aside from the laser rifle, none of the LED lights in the eyes, headlights, or tail lights can be deactivated while the toy is powered on. In robot mode, the brake lights shine brightly from the backs of the feet, and the headlights shine from within the forearms. Some of the pre-programmed actions exploit this deliberately, by having Optimus brandish his bright headlights as flip-out weapons. The laser rifle&#039;s LED turns on and off with its own physical switch.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Many of the pre-loaded animations assume Optimus is holding his gun in his right hand and/or that he is holding his axe in his left hand. The toy has no sensors to detect whether those accessories are in place, and the app does not consistently label which animations use accessories. It also does not label the many animations that might damage the toy if attempted while accessories are attached, but &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;transforming&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; converting him or punching the ground would be a bad idea. So don&#039;t activate any animations while the accessories are attached unless you&#039;re sure you know what will happen.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In addition to action/fighting/greetings animations, there are also many silly animations available from the official download page, including: Air Guitar with the G1 cartoon theme song, air drumming, a gyrating silent &amp;quot;Christmas&amp;quot; dance, doing push-ups then getting exhausted and passing out, and the {{w|Dab_(dance)|Dab}}.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The app-controlled motion programming interface is extremely complex. The position of each joint at each step in an animation can be dictated either with numerical parameters, or by sensing the positions of the joints on the toy during programming. Many poses can be strung together to form long action sequences. The app uses long gamified sequences of tutorials to teach programming techniques and unlock more sound clips for use in more animations. Despite that available complexity though, there are some actions used by official animations that cannot be performed in customized sequences: such as a head nod, a full mode conversion, or vehicle driving commands.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Given this piece&#039;s fragility, complexity, and high cost, it is appropriate that it is packaged in a heavy duty foam-padded carrying case, complete with clasps and a handle. But the case can&#039;t protect from paint wear issues that arise quickly via actual use. Prime&#039;s knuckles and feet will instantly get severe scrape marks if he transforms on a rough surface like concrete, but even smooth unvarnished wood can wear the gloss off the paint before long. Even soft carpeting might not be safe, as some users report toppling issues due to a &#039;&#039;lack&#039;&#039; of traction. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The sound effect for Prime&#039;s gun is of a distinctly &amp;quot;realistic&amp;quot; machine gun, and Hasbro has stated this effect may be changed.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/22623017/optimus-prime-transformer-auto-converting-programmable-robot-hasbro-robosen Review of Robosen Optimus Prime] mentioning the sound effect choice&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Accurate 3-D images of this Robosen toy appear throughout its app interface, but the app also decorates prominent buttons with drawings of &#039;&#039;[[Evergreen]]&#039;&#039; Optimus. The app and manual also contain many mistakes in spelling, grammar, typography, labeling transposition, etc.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This item was revealed on [[Hasbro Pulse]] in April 2021, and began shipping to purchasers in October 2021. The TakaraTomy release of the figure is unchanged, though the dialogue will be swapped from English to Japanese with [[Tesshō Genda]] reprising his role. &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Flagship Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable&lt;br /&gt;
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:One year after the release of the original Robosen Optimus Prime, the figure was re-labeled as &amp;quot;Flagship Optimus Prime&amp;quot; and rereleased with no changes.... except the price tag, now $999. &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Elite Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Elite Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is a downsized version of the original (and now &amp;quot;Flagship&amp;quot;) Robosen Optimus Prime, standing a mere 16&amp;quot; instead of 19&amp;quot; and costing $699. The different proportions result in a few noticeable but minor visual changes, such as the fuel tanks on his legs being a different shape and elevation compared to the original toy. It retains all the features and programmable functions as the original. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Classic Heroes Team&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Classic Heroes Team Rescan Optimus Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (All Star Rescan, [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:A redeco of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|Rescue Bots]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#RacingTrailer|Optimus Prime Racing Trailer set]] minus the trailer, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classic Heroes Team|Classic Heroes Team]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime converts from robot mode to truck mode in a single step and features a slightly different deco from the original release, including blue windows instead of black, yellow highlights in place of the light blue and greens, new silver and black paint applications on the legs, and a new Autobot insignia over the chest area.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was also released in a &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots Academy&#039;&#039; packaging with the &#039;&#039;Classic Heroes Team&#039;&#039; branding as a subline, arguably making it into [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#CHT|another incarnation of the character]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;LEGO&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Lego-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;[[Avengers|Autobots, assemble]]… my body.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[June 1]], [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10302&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1,508&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;[[Ion blaster]]&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[Energon-axe|Energon axe]]&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[Energon cube]]&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[Matrix of Leadership|Autobot Matrix of Leadership]]&amp;quot;, [[Jet pack|jetpack]], display plaque, optional waist panel, brick separator &lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] ([[LEGO]])}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:The first ever collaboration between [[Hasbro]] and one of its main competitors, [[LEGO]], 10302 Optimus Prime is a fully brick-built model of the Autobot leader standing 13.5 inches tall, released under LEGO&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[fandom:Brickipedia:Icons|Icons]]&#039;&#039; subtheme. Unlike (most of) Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; sets that preceded it, this &#039;&#039;LEGO&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime set is fully transformable from robot to truck mode without having to disassemble any parts. He also includes an optional waist piece for fans to either display him with the Generation 1 toy-accurate truck bumper or the cartoon-accurate yellow block-shaped detail. A tall, top-heavy model, stability concerns mean he is not as articulated as a normal action figure, notably lacking bending knees.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Prime comes with a plethora of brick-built accessories. He includes his ion blaster, his &amp;quot;Energon axe&amp;quot; (which can plug into either wrist once you remove the fist), a pink &amp;quot;Energon cube&amp;quot;, the &amp;quot;Autobot Matrix of Leadership&amp;quot; (which can be stored inside his chest), and a jetpack based on the one he borrowed from [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] in &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]&amp;quot; (which can be attached to his back). Aside from the Matrix, only the ion blaster has dedicated storage when Prime is in truck mode, fitting between his legs to form the truck&#039;s trailer hitch; according to a small trivia blurb in the instructions, this is because the ion blaster was the only accessory in the set that was also included with the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy. Of course, this is LEGO we&#039;re talkin&#039; about, so if you want, you can store the rest of the stuff on him anywhere you see some exposed studs! &lt;br /&gt;
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:To round things out, an &#039;&#039;[[fandom:Brickipedia:Ultimate Collector&#039;s Series|Ultimate Collector&#039;s Series]]&#039;&#039;-styled display plaque featuring Optimus Prime&#039;s name (in both English and Ancient Autobot), function, motto, and [[Tech Spec]]s is included.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime&#039;s [[Instructions|instruction booklet]] contains a short segment written by none other than LEGO Senior Designer [[Joe Kyde]], which showcases the history of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; brand and the character of Optimus Prime. Unfortunately, said instructions also contain an assembly error: the stickered details on Prime&#039;s thighs are applied upside down compared to the Generation 1 [[character model]]. This error is also present on the [[stock photography]] on the packaging. Fortunately, the panels can be removed easily and reinstalled in the correct orientation for a more accurate robot mode. The aforementioned blurb also contains an amusing compromise—giving up on any attempt to reconcile Optimus&#039;s famous catchphrase and the need to protect Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; [[trademark]], it renders the iconic command as [[:File:Convert and roll out.jpg|&amp;quot;Autobots, &#039;&#039;convert&#039;&#039; and roll out!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://brickset.com/sets/10302-1/Optimus-Prime More information on 10302 Optimus Prime at Brickset]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Anti-Gravity-Pedestal-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Set&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: June 30, 2022&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Blaster, &amp;quot;[[Flight stand#Flight stands|Tenseg Base]]&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
:This uniquely branded &#039;&#039;Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base&#039;&#039; release of Optimus Prime is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Ultra Magnus]]&#039;s inner robot. Optimus Prime comes with a silver &amp;quot;Tenseg Base&amp;quot; which he can attach to, simulating a &amp;quot;floating&amp;quot; pose. Optimus Prime retains &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039;/&#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; Ultra Magnus&#039;s blaster accessory, colored in a darker metallic gray in a possible attempt to emulate Prime&#039;s usual [[ion blaster]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unusually for TakaraTomy, the vehicle mode stock photos are slightly mistransformed - the upper body isn&#039;t slid all the way forward, which makes the truck grille appear misaligned. Also, the Hasbro Pulse listing of the figure labels it as a &amp;quot;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;]]&amp;quot; figure, likely because the figure&#039;s box comes sheathed in a &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; branded sleeve.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Sold separately are two alternately colored bases; one in &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color: #a62621&amp;quot;&amp;gt;heroic Autobot red&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; and the other in &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color: #634993&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;EVIL&#039;&#039;&#039; Decepticon purple&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;. Initially due for release in March 2022, Prime and the bases were eventually released on June 30.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In a happy accident of cross-compatibility, Tenseg Base Optimus Prime can be equipped with the armor and alternate head included with &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Ultra Magnus]] to replicate the [[:File:RedCabPoweredConvoy.jpeg|red cab variant]] of &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; Powered Convoy released in [[GiG]]&#039;s short-lived &#039;&#039;[[Trasformer]]&#039;&#039; {{sic}} toyline, minus Super Buggy.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Canon/Transformer&#039;&#039;s==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Canon-Transformers-Optimus-Prime-R5.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Canon is the right of all sentient photographers.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime R5&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
**Accessories: Camera Cap/Shield, small camera accessory, Matrix of Leadership&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy) and [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (Robot parts and accessory)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Canon/Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure that transforms into a fully licensed Canon [[EOS R5]] digital camera. The toy is 80% the size of the genuine article and features a removable lens attachment, though it must be reattached to him before he can transform to robot mode since it forms his arms. The lens cap is removable and is used as a shield in robot mode. His included [[Matrix of Leadership]] can be pegged onto his lens, just behind the front element. He also comes with a small version of his own camera mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Both his Matrix and small camera accessory can be pegged into his palms. His hands feature a range of movement, with the thumb and index finger being articulated and the remaining fingers joined together.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make the concurrently released [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive [[Reflector (G1)#Canon/Transformers 2|Decepticon Refraktor R5]], and redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime R5]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Lunar Cruiser Prime==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|LunarCruiser}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Lunar Cruiser OP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It&#039;s space time! Let&#039;s settle this one on one!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Lunar Cruiser Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: February [[2024]] (Campfire), March 2024 (general release)&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Solar panel/shield, antenna&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/673441/activities/484717#main &amp;quot;Designer&#039;s Voice Vol.1&amp;quot;] development update at the Lunar Cruiser Prime Campfire campaign&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and [[Ittoku Kuwazu]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/673441/activities/485779#main &amp;quot;Designer&#039;s Voice Vol.2&amp;quot;] development update at the Lunar Cruiser Prime Campfire campaign&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Produced in collaboration with Japanese space agency {{w|JAXA}} and {{w|Toyota}}, Lunar Cruiser Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure that transforms into the as-of-2023 current version of Toyota&#039;s &amp;quot;Lunar Cruiser&amp;quot; concept for an enclosed lunar rover, in part to promote TakaraTomy&#039;s own unmanned &amp;quot;SORA-Q&amp;quot; rover, which successfully deployed on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] in January 2024 (after some delays). The large solar panel can tab onto the tube on the left side of the vehicle, or be folded in half and tucked away inside the vehicle&#039;s back end. The round roof-mounted antenna is on an adjustable armature.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In robot mode, Prime can hold the solar panel like a shield. Both the shield and radar dish can attach to the adjustable &amp;quot;smokestack&amp;quot;-like assemblies on each of his shoulders, leaving his hands free. A [[Matrix of Leadership]] can also be spotted molded into the drivers&#039; compartment.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure was made available one month ahead of its general release on Japanese crowdfunding site Campfire in four tiers:&lt;br /&gt;
::* A version identical to the general release.&lt;br /&gt;
::* A package including a modular &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; style stand.&lt;br /&gt;
::* A package with a thank you message on the TakaraTomy website, available to 40 people.&lt;br /&gt;
::* A package with a personal thank you message from [[Tesshō Genda]], the iconic original Japanese voice of Optimus Prime available to 10 people.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The campaign opened at 10 AM on [[June 8]], 2023 and ran through midnight on [[July 17]]. Within the first 24 hours it blew past 300% of its initial 1 million JPY (approx. $7200 USD) goal. This toy was also available through [[Hasbro Pulse]], due to ship on [[June 30]] 2024... but other US-based outlets began shipping them in early March of 2024.&lt;br /&gt;
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:*&#039;&#039;[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/673441 The Lunar Cruiser Prime crowdfunding campaign on Campfire (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;[https://global.toyota/en/mobility/technology/lunarcruiser/ The Lunar Cruiser rover at the Toyota website]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Missing Link&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-01-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|How you remember your Optimus Prime toy working as a kid.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**Accessories: Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, Matrix of Leadership, [[Trailer]]/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Toys|Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Toys|Roller]], 4 Missiles, Fuel Pump, Nozzle and Hose&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist), [[Shin Ueda]] (packaging artist)}}&amp;lt;ref name = &amp;quot;Missing Link&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Article on Missing Link Convoy in [[Figure King]] issue 308 (September 2023), p109&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; brand, &#039;&#039;[[Missing Link]]&#039;&#039; (styled &#039;&#039;MISSINGLINK&#039;&#039;) Convoy&#039;s appearance is a direct recreation of the original &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; toy—but with the benefit of forty years of advances in toy engineering. It retains almost all of the original toy&#039;s [[gimmick]]s, and adds a bunch more.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Although superficially identical to the vintage figure, its engineering has received a total overhaul to add a load of new points of [[articulation]]. Compared to the original, the toy boasts [[ratchet (mechanism)|ratchet]]ed elbows and knees, hinged knuckles, wrist curls, ankle tilts, a deeper forward bend for the feet, double-jointed outward shoulder motion, universal joints at the hips (with the wheels now folding out on skirts to accommodate outward leg motion), along with a neck [[Swivel joint|swivel]], a limited waist swivel and even an ab crunch! Unusually, the toy&#039;s [[instructions]] specifically demonstrate how to make use of all these new points of articulation. Where the original toy famously had [[Partformer|detachable]], easy-to-lose fists, this isn&#039;t the case with this modern update; the new, slightly smaller fists tuck neatly behind the grille (as with many other modern takes on this basic transformation scheme), revealing a pair of headlights — instead of holes — in the process. To facilitate the vast improvements to the lower body articulation and to help support the legs in truck mode, the toy foregoes one of the most iconic steps in the original transformation — where swinging the truck bed down causes it to separate into the legs — instead mounting the hips on individual [[slide joint]]s that must be carefully wiggled apart past a bracket in the middle first. These intricate plastic components are surrounded by heavy die-cast parts, and the thigh swivels in particular are extraordinarily tight, which makes posing the legs feel &#039;&#039;precarious&#039;&#039; to say the least! We would advise maintaining a firm grip on the red sliding brackets and die-cast hips, as close to the joint being moved as possible, to prevent any excessive leverage being applied.&lt;br /&gt;
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:All of the original accessories are included with this revamped release, plus some extras. The [[Combat Deck (G1)|Combat Deck]]&#039;s launching mechanism has been nixed, in favor of allowing the repair drone to detach from the trailer and roll around on its own wheels. [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] (colored silver, not blue) has a new hinge to allow the port for the [[ion blaster]] to rotate out of sight, being replaced with a painted red light detail (harkening back to its appearance in &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]&amp;quot;) . Roller&#039;s wheels and the toy&#039;s missiles are packed still attached to their [[sprue]] just like in the old days, complete with an extravagant spare set of missiles. The fuel pump, hose and nozzle are included basically unchanged as three separate parts but are in fact new tooling. In addition to these classic parts, the toy also comes with brand new accessories [[show-accuracy|inspired by the character&#039;s animation appearances]]: a chrome-gold [[Matrix of Leadership]] (which fits in his chest, like the similar accessory included with the older &amp;quot;[[#NewYearConvoy|Special Specification]]&amp;quot; release), and a transparent [[energon-axe]] which clasps shut over either hand. The ion blaster now features two [[5 mm post]]s to allow him to grip it normally, or even hold it with both hands thanks to his new articulation, and features a revamped sculpt based on the vintage accessory&#039;s earlier &amp;quot;thick&amp;quot; barrel variant (which informed the gun&#039;s animated depiction). A special chrome-silver mounting piece for the Matrix sits behind the truck windows, but can be removed to reveal the classic seats for smaller &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; figures. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy has the classic Autobot [[rubsign]], [[rubber tires]] (with the classic real-world &amp;quot;[http://www.ewillys.com/2021/03/16/desert-dog-history-and-ads/ Desert Dog Formula]&amp;quot; brand), [[die-cast]] parts, and features all the same [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] surfaces as the vintage toy. The details of the original [[sticker]]s (on the arms, knees, and toes) have been fully molded into the plastic and picked out with paint—but the toy &#039;&#039;also&#039;&#039; comes with a direct recreation of the original sticker sheet anyway. The toy also comes with a marketing insert, a collector&#039;s [[card]] (with, oddly enough, a small hole punched through the top), and a [[Tech Spec]] decoder for reading the graph printed on the back of the [[packaging]] alongside the classic back-of-the-box mural. Everything is neatly presented using a polystyrene tray. For this release, the illustrator of the toy&#039;s original Japanese [[package art]], [[Shin Ueda]] (credited in English right on the new box!), was commissioned to produce a brand-new piece based on the iconic transformation-into-midair-leap pose from &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;. Ironically, though the toy is finally capable of reproducing the &#039;&#039;original&#039;&#039; boxart pose, the engineering of its waist rotation means the &#039;&#039;new&#039;&#039; pose is impossible!&lt;br /&gt;
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:Since the trailers are nearly identical in shape, the sound effect module from the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Generation_2|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime toy]] is compatible with the trailer of this release, though the module can&#039;t connect to Convoy&#039;s robot mode back.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Although entirely a [[TakaraTomy]] initiative, the &#039;&#039;Missing Link&#039;&#039; toys were made available directly to Western fans via [[Hasbro Pulse]], sold under the name Optimus Prime. The toy kept its longer smokestacks and fully-functional firing missiles, which Hasbro had shortened [[for safety reasons]] in prior releases.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-02-Convoy-Anime-Color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In an undocumented feature, this toy also includes its trailer, updated to be cartoon-accurate by having it vanish entirely into [[unspace|subspace]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Anime Edition)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**Accessories: Ion Blaster, energon axe, Matrix of Leadership&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist), [[Shin Ueda]] (packaging artist)}}&amp;lt;ref name = &amp;quot;Missing Link&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:A more affordable release of the &#039;&#039;Missing Link&#039;&#039; Convoy toy was sold without the trailer. This version of the toy goes for [[show-accuracy]], omitting the various paint applications intended to replicate [[sticker]] detailing, painting the toy&#039;s eyes blue instead of yellow, swapping the blue plastic for a slightly brighter shade, and picking out an [[Autobot]] [[insignia]] in fine white outlines solely on the left shoulder. Unlike Hasbro&#039;s contemporaneous &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Retro]]&#039;&#039; reissues, which similarly aim to use clever deco work to bring the original G1 toys closer to their animation depictions, this release keeps the chrome, instead of using a dull silver plastic.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy still comes with its ion blaster (with a gunmetal paint application on its vent), energon-axe, and Matrix (now painted in animation-accurate metallic orange and silver); the Matrix housing is left as bare black plastic. A smaller sticker sheet is also included for [[customizing]] options—much like the one for the full release, but omitting all the trailer stickers. Three small yellow stickers are provided to replicate the waist/bumper details from the cartoon character model. The paperwork included is similar to the full release.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Reactivate&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ReactivateOptimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Welcome to the apocalypse, Mr. Prime. I hope you like leather.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1| &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime &amp;amp; Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Axe, blaster, Matrix of Leadership&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Reactivate|&#039;&#039;Reactivate&#039;&#039;]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime transforms from a robot into a post-apocalyptic armoured truck. Optimus was only available with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Reactivate|Soundwave]]. He comes with the usual Optimus accessories; an ion blaster, an energon axe that can fit over either fist, and a removable Matrix of Leadership (a repaint of the Matrix included with &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime).&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus suffers from a [[design flaw]]- the handle on his ion blaster is far too short, resulting in an extremely loose grip.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Hot Wheels&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1| &#039;&#039;&#039;Hot Wheels Transformers Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;:  Ion blaster, fists&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;Hot Wheels&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a very surprising addition to this page, as it represents [[Hasbro]] licensing one of its direct rival toy companies, [[Mattel]], to sell a &amp;quot;proper&amp;quot; transforming Transformers toy.  This re-creation of the G1 Optimus Prime design stands 3.5&amp;quot; tall and is made almost entirely out of glossy-painted [[die-cast|die-cast metal]], and with [[rubber tires]] too.  The figure comes in an elaborate box that can be oriented to display it in either truck cab or robot mode.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: It went up for preorders on the Mattel Creations website on [[May 21]], 2024, sold out in less than 30 minutes, and shipped later that week.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Dramatic Capture Series&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-DCS-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I am &#039;&#039;definitely&#039;&#039; not bait for a newer version of myself!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Headquarters&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date:&#039;&#039; [[2024]] [[November 30]]&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; gun&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Dramatic Capture Series]]&#039;&#039; 3-pack with [[Jazz_(G1)/toys#Dramatic_Capture_Series|Jazz]] and [[Mainframe_(G1)#Dramatic_Capture_Series|Mainframe]], this Optimus Prime is a redeco of his &#039;&#039;[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/Generations_toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Earthrise|War for Cybertron: Earthrise]]&#039;&#039; mold (sans the Trailer/Combat Deck) in cartoon-accurate colors. Optimus has an opening chest compartment containing a removable [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Matrix of Leadership]] accessory; in an undocumented feature, the Matrix can accommodate &amp;quot;Fire Blast&amp;quot; effect parts and attach to similarly-sized posts. His Ion Blaster rifle is hinged to fold away the barrel for storage. His hands feature hinge joints in the knuckles, allowing for more expressive posing and proper holding of the included Matrix, with the grip coming from a [[5 mm post|5 mm semi-circle]] formed by the palm and thumb. As the front grill/wheel piece is connected with a c-clip, removing it from his back allows the waist to turn without being hindered.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime mold, he can attach with the Combat Deck from the said Leader Class toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unlike the original release, Optimus features at least &#039;&#039;two&#039;&#039; separate unpaintable plastic parts to make him show-accurate.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
===Before he became Optimus Prime===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PrototypeTHB.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Not so Optimus Prime.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*The first prototype for Battle Convoy, the &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; originator of Optimus Prime, was vastly different from the final version, complete with an entirely different transformation and a car carrying trailer. The head lacked the faceplate.&lt;br /&gt;
*A later prototype/mock-up was much closer to the final product but still has some noticeable differences, such as a head with much larger antennae, longer smokestacks and a front grille section that includes the rectangular section that would sport the &amp;quot;Freightliner&amp;quot; logo on the real-life truck (on the final toy, the rectangular section is part of the hinged upper section that includes the windows). It would have also been possible to attach the [[ion blaster]] to either of his shoulders.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;diaclonecatalogs&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20151017201739/http://1501bc.com/pretf/pictures/tfdiac6b.jpg Diaclone catalog scans] at 1501bc.com.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*The toy that would ultimately end up as the original Optimus Prime toy was originally released in August [[1983]] as No.17 Battle Convoy from Takara&#039;s Diaclone Car Robo toyline in Japan. In [[1984]], [[Joustra]] released their own version (still with &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; sticker on the trailer) as part of their Diaclone line in Europe, either simply called &#039;&#039;Truck&#039;&#039; (according to the pack-in catalog) or &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; (in the pack-in comic). It&#039;s possible that [[GiG]] also released a version called &#039;&#039;Camion Convoy&#039;&#039; as part of their &#039;&#039;[[Trasformer]]&#039;&#039; line in Italy, but to this day no packaged sample has surfaced.&lt;br /&gt;
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===The many releases of Optimus Prime===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SeveralG1Convoy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Too much Prime on my hands.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Over the years, the [[#The_Transformers|original Optimus Prime]] has been repackaged and reissued multiple times:&lt;br /&gt;
*In the US and Canada, limited edition promotional versions were available sporting Pepsi stickers; the Canadian version has large Pepsi stickers that cover the entire trailer, while the US version only has small Pepsi stickers that partially obscure the lines running across the trailer;&lt;br /&gt;
*In addition to the standard Japanese 01 Convoy release, Takara also released the toy as part of the [[#VSX|VSX Convoy vs. Megatron]] two-pack in [[1985]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara released a variant sporting clear blue windows and as part of the &amp;quot;[[#goodbye|Good Bye Convoy]]&amp;quot; set (packaged with [[Red Alert (G1)#Toys|Alert/Red Alert]] and [[Mirage (G1)#Toys|Ligier/Mirage]]) in [[1986]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro&#039;s subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] (MB) released the toy in Europe in late 1985, following a slight delay due to licensing issues;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;mbtfs&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/mb-transformers-part-5/ &amp;quot;The Jetfire vs Optimus Prime mixup&amp;quot;] at 20th Century Toy Collector&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; there are no less than &#039;&#039;three&#039;&#039; variants of MB-packaged Optimus Prime, one of them manufactured by Takara and sporting blue feet, the other two manufactured by [[Joustra]] as part of a deal with Hasbro/MB, one of them with blue and the other one with red feet;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;3mb&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/the-three-mb-optimus-primes/ &amp;quot;The Three MB Optimus Primes&amp;quot;] at 20th Century Toy Collector&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*After Hasbro&#039;s European division had changed the packaging from &amp;quot;MB&amp;quot; to &amp;quot;Hasbro&amp;quot;, the toy continued to be available in 1986, including more of the Joustra-manufactured red and blue feeted versions, which were apparently also available in the UK in English-only packaging;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;3mb&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[GiG]] released the toy as &#039;&#039;Commander&#039;&#039; as part of their &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line in Italy in 1985, including an all-plastic variant in 1986;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[IGA]] released their version in Mexico in 1985; unsold stock was later imported to a plethora of European countries, including the UK, with Optimus Prime having the yellow paint scraped off his eyes and then having them painted over in red;&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro reissued the &amp;quot;Original Autobot Leader&amp;quot; toy as part of their European &#039;&#039;[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues in [[1991]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro released a [[#Generation_2|redecoed version with additional accessories]] as part of their [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; line]] in [[1993]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara reissued the original toy in its original 1985 Japanese packaging in [[2000]], with an all-black recolor being available from assorted Japanese conventions and another variant with gold instead of silver parts, stickers, and paint as a [[Lucky Draw figure|lucky draw]] prize;&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara reissued the toy again as &#039;&#039;New Year Special&#039;&#039; version in January 2002, sporting clear blue windows (similar to Good Bye Convoy) and featuring additional accessories such as a Matrix necklace and a [[Show-accuracy|show accurate]] recolor of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure;&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro reissued the toy in the US and the UK as part of their &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues in [[2002]], sporting shortened down smokestacks [[for safety reasons]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara reissued the toy once again in [[2003]], as part of their &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues, numbered 00 and featuring additional accessories such as an energon axe;&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara released a recolored version featuring a new trailer in December [[2005]], called &#039;&#039;[[Pepsi Convoy]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro released their own version of Pepsi Convoy, named &amp;quot;[[#PepsiPrime|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]&amp;quot;, as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive in [[2007]], featuring the familiar [[For safety reasons|safety]]-shortened smokestacks of the Commemorative Series reissue.&lt;br /&gt;
*In August 2007 TakaraTomy yet again did a rerelease similar to the 2000 Convoy rerelease, this time as part of the &amp;quot;[[Transformers Encore]]&amp;quot; line. This version has a new rifle with a longer handle so Optimus can finally hold it straight.&lt;br /&gt;
*TakaraTomy released [http://seibertron.com/advertisement.php?id=8 &amp;quot;Convoy iPod Docking Bay with Speakers&amp;quot;] in September 2007. It is an iPod speaker/dock in the shape of a truck, featuring an all-white version of Convoy with a new head sculpt reminiscent of Masterpiece Convoy as the cab, and a trailer housing a pair of speakers and a docking point for an iPod.&lt;br /&gt;
*In March [[2008]], TakaraTomy released a G1-colored version of the iPod Convoy set.&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro released the &#039;&#039;25th Anniversary&#039;&#039; gift set edition detailed above in 2008, as part of the 2008 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; line, once again with [[For safety reasons|shortened smokestacks]].&lt;br /&gt;
*TakaraTomy released another reissue based on the &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; version as part of their &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]&#039;&#039; line in 2011, lacking the original Generation 1 trailer. Instead, the &#039;&#039;Chronicle&#039;&#039; version was available in a two-pack with &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime]] and a new trailer that could be used by both Optimuses, thanks to a retooled trailer hitch on the Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure.&lt;br /&gt;
*In 2012, Hasbro reissued Optimus Prime again for their Asian markets, this time mixing the 25th Anniversary version of the toy itself with the older &#039;&#039;Commemorative Series&#039;&#039; packaging.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;25thcomm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=44388 &amp;quot;Bad news RE: new Commemorative Prime&amp;quot;] at Cybertron.ca.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*In 2019, Optimus was rereleased once again, this time without his trailer and with his original long smokestacks (something he hasn&#039;t had in America since Generation 2), in Hasbro&#039;s Vintage G1 line of reissues exclusive to Walmart stores in US and Canada.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Powermaster Optimus Prime design history===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EarlyPMPrime1.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Overcompensating.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, being the grand toy rebirth of Optimus Prime post-movie, apparently received a lot of thought during the design process. Prime went through an inordinate number of design changes from concept to final with at least three very major revisions:&lt;br /&gt;
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*The earliest version, as shown in the first patent application for the toy, was to have the Prime cab be a triplechanger, turning from truck cab to jet or robot.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?DB=EPODOC&amp;amp;II=0&amp;amp;ND=3&amp;amp;adjacent=true&amp;amp;locale=en_EP&amp;amp;FT=D&amp;amp;date=19880604&amp;amp;CC=JP&amp;amp;NR=S63132686A&amp;amp;KC=A Patent #JP63-132686]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The nosecone of the jet and robot legs were released by the Powermaster lock in the same fashion as the legs in the final version. Optimus would have had winged arms in non-super [[robot mode]]. The super robot mode&#039;s head was also integrated into the trailer&#039;s hitch... and lacked a faceplate.&lt;br /&gt;
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*The second known version &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]&#039;&#039;, p22, p106&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; ditched the triplechanging gimmick on the cab and simplified things a good bit. This Powermaster Prime has several distinct characteristics only seen in the second design, such as the wider &amp;quot;block head&amp;quot; and two faux smokestacks on top of either shoulder as opposed to one. Also, in a rather odd twist, this design features a black head and fists for both super and regular modes rather than the traditional blue. It also had yellow eyes in either mode a la the original Optimus Prime.&lt;br /&gt;
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*The third version &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]&#039;&#039;, p106&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; would quite possibly have been the most gimmick loaded Transformer in the history of the line, simultaneously being a Powermaster, [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], and [[Triple Changer]]. The Headmaster also would have been a Triple Changer, turning into a sort of armored four-wheeled rover (Roller II?) and robot as well as a rather silly looking Optimus Prime head with four vertically aligned wheels jutting off the sides. It seems that when the extra Headmaster gimmick was scrapped, the super mode head remained separate rather than being reintegrated into the trailer hitch such as on the earliest design. Notably, the body of this design is extremely close to the final design.&lt;br /&gt;
*A fourth version is shown in the 1987-88 Transformers product catalog that has several minor differences from both Powermaster Prime and [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]], such as having God Ginrai&#039;s sliding fists but in red, a completely different trailer hitch assembly partially based on the third design, an offset Autobot symbol in base mode, extended feet also based on third design, far more detailed super mode outer leg panels, completely different front bumper, and the first instance of single faux shoulder smokestacks rather than two. It is still unknown as to why Powermaster Prime has completely different arms from God Ginrai or all earlier concept versions.&lt;br /&gt;
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Powermaster Prime&#039;s animation model as used in the commercials and as a character guide for the Marvel comics is a composite of the second and third designs. The body of the model is actually a straight tracing of the concept lineart for the third version (including its different rifles and twin faux shoulder stacks), with a slightly simplified drawing of the second version&#039;s head drawn on top.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Miscellaneous Primes===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EarlyActionMasterOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=.5|]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Early Star Convoy Planning Stage.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.1|left|I am the prototype of the toy of the future!]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PMHeroTrace.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Stealing purses across the ages.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*The preproduction version of Action Master Optimus Prime (featured in catalogs and on his [[Power Plans]]) used a darker blue closer to the 1984 toy and had upper legs painted grey. Amusingly, the mold also originally had longer smokestacks that were presumably trimmed down for safety or breakage issues, which would become something of a running theme with Optimus Prime toys.&lt;br /&gt;
*The &#039;&#039;Return of Convoy&#039;&#039; pack-in catalogs show Star Convoy as originally having silver paint on his vehicle mode and robot thighs, mirroring the similarly-colored parts of the original Optimus Prime design. However, the Star Convoy released at retail instead used bare white plastic, possibly as a cost-saving measure (as &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; was rapidly losing popularity in Japan at the time). When Takara reissued the toy years later, it restored the originally-intended silver of the prototype.&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Return of Convoy&#039;&#039; catalogs reveal the planning process behind Star Convoy&#039;s evolution from gimmick-rich illustration to prototype before reaching final production.&lt;br /&gt;
*The pose used for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; [[#HeroOptimusPrime|Hero Optimus Prime]]&#039;s [[package art]] is rather blatantly swiped from [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Powermaster]] [[#PMOP|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s package art.&lt;br /&gt;
*On a similar note, &#039;&#039;[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]&#039;&#039; [[#Machine Wars|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s package art is merely edited from &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]]&#039;s card art, keeping it mostly intact save for the removal of shoulder kibble and the addition of a non-windowed chestplate.&lt;br /&gt;
*The Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy was featured in a [[:File:Optimus prime nokia 6820.JPG|print ad]] for [[Nokia]] {{w|Nokia 68xx series#Nokia 6820|6820}} phones in December 2004.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;nokia&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/20th-anniversary-optimus-prime-featured-in-nokia-a/4374/ &amp;quot;20th Anniversary Optimus Prime Featured in Nokia Ad&amp;quot;]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; He is posed bent over to look at the phone and scratching his head. Pleasantly, &#039;&#039;most&#039;&#039; of the pose pictured is perfectly possible with an un-[[Customizing|kitbash]]ed, un-Photoshopped version of the toy. (The real toy can&#039;t bend forward at the waist like that, alas.)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; [[#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]] was initially intended to be Deluxe-sized. An alleged list of the tentative &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; line-up&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;classicslineup&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/possible-transformers-classic-line-up-4336/ Rumor] about the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; lineup that turned out to be spot on aside from Voyager [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and Deluxe Optimus Prime.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; included a Deluxe-sized Optimus Prime without a trailer and a version &#039;&#039;with&#039;&#039; a trailer at the Voyager [[size class|price point]]; however, it appears the decision was eventually made to upscale Optimus to Voyager size instead.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;sage&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/cybertron-crosswise-redeco-and-transformers-classics-info-4683/ &amp;quot;Cybertron Crosswise Redeco and Transformers Classics Info&amp;quot;] (via [[Joe Kyde]]&#039;s proxy &amp;quot;SAGE2764&amp;quot;)&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Don Figueroa&#039;s [[control drawing]]s for the Deluxe version were leaked before the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; line was even released at retail.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;primecontrol&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Leaked &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Deluxe Optimus Prime control drawings: [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-design-sketch-4691/ Vehicle mode], [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-robot-mode-design-sketches-4692/ robot mode]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; A gray model [[prototype]] was later shown as part of an interview with [[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s staff in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 1|Transformers Generations 2009 vol. 1]]&#039;&#039;.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ttinterview&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/general-articles-25/translated-version-of-the-takara-tomy-transformers-henkei--classics-staff-interview-167073/ Translated TakaraTomy Henkei/Classics staff interview]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; It&#039;s unclear whether the trailer ever made it past the early planning stage before the size of the figure was changed.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime boxart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Awwwwww yeah......]]&lt;br /&gt;
Since 1984, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039;]] has received the largest number of toys for any single &#039;&#039;[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]&#039;&#039; character, a testament to the character&#039;s enduring popularity and status as a hero to many fans.&lt;br /&gt;
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Due to the popularity of the character and the evergrowing [[Generation 1 continuity family]], this article had become far too large, causing internet browsers to struggle loading all of its contents, and—in the most extreme cases—crashing entirely. For the sake of a nice clean split, we have opted to move all of Optimus Prime&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; toys into a separate article which can be found &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys|here]]&#039;&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; Battle Convoy came Optimus Prime and all his subsequent incarnations.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Autobot Commander, 1984-1986)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser Blaster&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right fists, trailer/&amp;quot;Combat Deck&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Roller&amp;quot;, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump &lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the first year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline]], Optimus Prime transforms into a White Freightliner WFT-8664T cabover semi-trailer truck with an additional trailer unit. In robot mode, his fists are separate accessories that must plug into his wrists; the fists do not store securely anywhere in vehicle mode, but can fit easily in Prime&#039;s chest/drivers&#039; compartment. He is armed with a black laser rifle that, by design, he cannot hold straight. His articulation is relatively high for the era due to his transformation, and even has functioning knees, though their use is restricted by his lack of forward hip movement. His smokestacks can rotate, but are seemingly a form of [[for safety reasons|anti-breakage move]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Prime&#039;s [[trailer]] opens up into his [[Combat Deck (G1)#Toys|Combat Deck]], containing the scout drone, [[Roller (G1)#Toys|Roller]]. The interior of the Combat Deck features three raised holes that can accommodate Prime&#039;s laser rifle, fuel pump and nozzle accessories. The Combat Deck&#039;s central feature is a missile-armed repair drone pod mounted upon a boom lift arm, which can be extended through square holes in the trailer&#039;s roof and front end when it is closed. While the drone has spring-loaded missile launchers, the springs have been severely weakened in the Hasbro release. Situated in the base of the boom arm is a spring-loaded launcher that can launch Roller out of the Combat Deck and into action. Roller features a port that can accommodate either Prime&#039;s rifle or the fuel pump. The interior space of the trailer allows storage room for one standard [[Autobot Cars|Autobot Car]], which can also be shot forward by the launcher.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The toy started life as the Takara &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Battle Convoy&amp;quot; toy, a piloted mecha, thus the numerous spots across the toy&#039;s components with little seats for Diaclone pilots that Optimus did not come with.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy optimus prime variants and running changes.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|Most people would be happy with just &#039;&#039;one&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime, but noooooo...]]&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus was subject to several molding and color variations in his early days. The earliest release of the figure featured large rounded fists, a hefty rifle with a large rounded barrel, a thick fuel pump with a detailed nozzle, silver rockets, silver Roller, silver Combat Deck launcher, and metal plates in the floor of the Combat Deck (a holdover from the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; version of the toy, to which the magnetic feet of the pilots could cling). In short order, new-yet-almost-identical [[mold]]s were created, presumably to refresh the tooling as the original had already been heavily used for &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; and so a wider range of factories (going from only Japan to Japan, China, Macau, and more) could produce more units to meet demand quickly, a common practice at the time.  Prime&#039;s fists were resculpted to be smaller and more angular, the gun&#039;s silhouette was heavily revised, the fuel pump and nozzle were simplified, the rockets and launcher recast in black plastic, the Combat Deck&#039;s metal plates (and their clips) were removed, and the outer trailer detailing and door hinges were altered.  Roller and the Combat Deck&#039;s drone pod color was swapped to a light blue, though a third running change soon followed that saw them restored to their original darker blue. The revised mold would be used by subsequent reissues of the Optimus toy, though Roller stills fluctuates back and forth between grey and dark blue, depending on how [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] each reissue wants to be.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The Japanese 1985 release of the figure also underwent the accessory changes, but never featured a silver Roller. Instead, Takara&#039;s original release of Prime featured a &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039;-style Roller without the two rear pegs, and the differently-shaped launcher that accommodated him, before a running change switched over to the Hasbro version. It also had fully-functional missile launchers on the drone.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Finally, in some European countries, Prime sported red feet, as opposed to his traditional blue; this version of the figure is also known in some cases to feature a differently-painted forehead crest which leaves the three central indentations unpainted blue. For the mainland Europe [[Milton Bradley]] release, there were two [[variant]]s of Optimus Prime available: the first version, manufactured by Takara, sported blue feet like most other versions; the second version, manufactured by [[Joustra]]&#039;s parent company [[Ceji]], sported red feet instead.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;3mb&amp;quot; /&amp;gt; On top of that, the Italian release of &amp;quot;Commander&amp;quot; by [[GiG]] eventually featured a [http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vprime6.html later variant] that replaced the rubber tires and [[die-cast]] feet with plastic parts, similar to the US [[KB Toys]] variant of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Toys|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Having been removed from toy store shelves after 1985, Optimus Prime was made available as a mail-away toy in the &amp;quot;[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]&amp;quot; offer in the US in 1986 to coincide with the [[The Transformers: The Movie|&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; movie]] premiering that year. He cost $21.50 and 5 [[Robot Point]]s. He was also offered in &amp;quot;[[The Autobots Have a Special Mission for:]]&amp;quot; mail-away pamphlet, and came with a special &amp;quot;Movie Edition Certificate&amp;quot; and a round sticker that read &amp;quot; Movie . Edition . Transformer&amp;quot; with the Autobot symbol in the middle; this edition of the toy is considered &#039;&#039;particularly&#039;&#039; rare.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Over twenty-plus years, there have been a &#039;&#039;bajillion&#039;&#039; releases of this mold, some identical to the original toy, and some featuring significant variants with notably different paint jobs, color schemes, accessories and other pack-ins. We have striven to list all these variants on this page under their respective series; for a quick-reference list of all variants and releases [[#Notes|check here]]. The cab robot has also been used sparingly to represent different characters; outfitted with different trailers, it has become Generation 1 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Pepsi Convoy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 1 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1-toy OptimusPepsi.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Pepsibots, roll out!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Autobot Commander, 1985)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser blaster&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right fists, trailer/&amp;quot;Combat Deck&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Roller&amp;quot; (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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: A limited edition version of the Optimus Prime toy was sold as a mail-away exclusive by [[Pepsi|PepsiCo]] in North America in 1985. This version of the figure came with a small fold-out leaflet glued to the top-right of the packaging, which contained two Pepsi logo stickers for the buyer to attach to Prime, mid-way through the traditional silver-and-blue stripe on his trailer. [[Canada]] also got a version of this promotional figure, but with much larger stickers that were the full length and height of the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This promotion would go on to serve as the inspiration for the Japanese character of [[Pepsi Convoy]], who would in turn be released by Hasbro as a new &amp;quot;[[#PepsiPrime2007|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]&amp;quot; in 2007.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Convoy megatron vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Megatron, what are we doing in the same box?!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy vs. Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 1985)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;VSX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser blaster&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right fists, trailer/&amp;quot;Combat Deck&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Roller&amp;quot;, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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: This Japanese-[[exclusive]] release of Optimus Prime came with the Japanese release of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Megatron]]. There are no differences between this release of Convoy and the individually-released toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Goodbye convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1|He&#039;s not leaving! He&#039;s right behind you!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Good Bye Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 1986)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser blaster&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right fists, trailer/&amp;quot;Combat Deck&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Roller&amp;quot; (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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: Commemorating the death of Optimus Prime in &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;, this set contains a special version of the original Optimus Prime figure with show-inspired translucent blue windows.&lt;br /&gt;
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: It was packaged with [[Mirage (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ligier]] and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Alert]], in an apparent homage to the similar &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Powered Convoy DX&amp;quot; giftset that packaged the &amp;quot;Powered Convoy&amp;quot; version of the Optimus mold with figures using the molds of Ligier and Alert.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Ultramagnusg1toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Honkimus Prime.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Ultra Magnus&#039;&#039;&#039; (City Commander, 1986)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-69&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left &amp;amp; right small robot fists, left &amp;amp; right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|Ultra Magnus&#039; inner white Optimus Prime redeco was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Optimus Prime in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039; issue &amp;quot;[[The War Never Ends]]&amp;quot;.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Powered Convoy&amp;quot; figure, itself a redeco and slight retool of &amp;quot;Battle Convoy&amp;quot;, the toy that became the original Optimus Prime figure, sporting a new trailer. One of the last few &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; toys to be released in the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline, Magnus was recolored from the original toy&#039;s dark blue, red and black color scheme into a more patriotic red, white and blue, though his chestplate, which was rendered white in his package art followed a more the blue color scheme of his shoulders. He transforms into a Freightliner COE, towing a car-carrier trailer capable of transporting up to four normal-sized Autobot cars. As with Optimus Prime, his cab transforms into a small robot, which can then combine with the trailer to form a &amp;quot;super robot&amp;quot;, although all original Generation 1 fiction prior to the 21st century ignored this and simply rendered the super robot as Magnus&#039;s default robot form. To facilitate this combination, Magnus sports a slightly longer front axle than Prime, thereby creating tabs on either side of the cab that slide into grooves in the trailer to help lock the small robot into place. He is armed with a rifle sporting two handles that allow either of his [[robot mode]]s to hold it, and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers, whose spring-loaded firing mechanism was removed for the Hasbro release of the figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; Powered Convoy figure had several additional features and modes which were mostly excised or left unmentioned for the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; release of Ultra Magnus. Principally, Powered Convoy came packaged with &amp;quot;Powered Buggy&amp;quot;, who was left out of Magnus&#039;s release (see [[#Notes|notes below]] for further details). Omitted from Magnus&#039;s instructions is the ability of his chestplate and super robot head to combine to form a small vehicle; the Powered Convoy version of the figure included small rolling wheels on the underside of the chestplate which were removed for Ultra Magnus. Additionally, three additional modes were included in the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; instructions that Hasbro left out: a &amp;quot;preparation base&amp;quot; mode and an &amp;quot;Autobot base&amp;quot; mode were excluded entirely, while the third, a &amp;quot;catapult launcher&amp;quot; mode originally intended and proportioned to accommodate the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; Jet Robo figure that became [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], was shown only on the front of his packaging, interacting with [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]. The Japanese release of Ultra Magnus—released as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Toys 2|Scramble City]]&#039;&#039; sub-line—&#039;&#039;did&#039;&#039; include instructions for the preparation base and catapult launcher modes, but replaced the original Autobot base mode with a new configuration.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The original Ultra Magnus figure has been reissued and redecoed several times down the years, and this article strives to list each edition of the figure under its own heading. The first alteration to Magnus, however, was a [[variant|running change]] made while he was still on shelves: Originally, his tires were made of [[rubber tires|rubber]] and he sported paint on both his small and large robot heads, but this version was soon replaced with one featuring plastic tires and no paint on either head. In addition, the clear yellow plastic that formed his windows was removed from the cab, leaving just holes instead; and his thighs and fuel tanks were left white, as opposed to the vacuum metalized chrome ones of the original release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The small robot component, as well as being part of Optimus Prime, was also released with a different trailer as [[Pepsi Convoy]]. &lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{main|Ultra Magnus (G1)#Toys}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:PowermasterOptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My Japanese release has a lot more bling. And shorter stacks.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Powermaster, 1988)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 [[laser rifle]]s, 2 twin [[particle beam cannon]]s, super robot head&lt;br /&gt;
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: Sold in the fifth year of the Hasbro US &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line (fourth in European markets), Powermaster Optimus Prime was the first new toy of the Autobot leader since the original toy&#039;s release in 1984. He is an all-new design, featuring the [[Powermaster]] gimmick: His partner figure, [[Hi-Q#Toys|Hi-Q]], must be transformed into an engine and attached to Prime&#039;s vehicle mode in order to enable the transformation into robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Like the original figure, Powermaster Prime is composed of two major components: his truck cab, which transforms into Prime himself, and his trailer, which is essentially a heavily-armed version of the original. The trailer has a fold-down ramp to allow the storage of a smaller Transformer, or perhaps spare accessories. The trailer transforms into a battle station armed with two long black rifles and two grey double-barreled cannons (featuring seating for Powermaster engine figures), all of which Optimus Prime can also wield in his fists.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from the Powermaster feature itself, the main [[gimmick]] of the toy is the ability of the truck cab to combine with the trailer to form the larger &amp;quot;Super Optimus Prime&amp;quot; figure. This is essentially accomplished by standing the trailer up, folding the cab in half and inserting it into the empty cavity in the trailer&#039;s torso, forming an imposing—if almost entirely unposeable—robot form armed with all four weapons. The head of this super robot form is a separate piece which can be stored in the rear of Prime&#039;s trailer when not in use. While Hi-Q was always shown plugged into Prime&#039;s chest in artwork of this mode (as seen in the picture here), this was actually entirely unnecessary as transforming into Super Optimus Prime didn&#039;t require the standard Prime toy&#039;s legs to be unlocked.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Japanese release of Powermaster Optimus Prime actually represented a new character named [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], and featured several retools: the cab featured die-cast metal, shortened smokestacks, vacuum-metalized plastic and clear blue windows, while the trailer was given retractable super robot fists. This Japanese version was eventually issued by Hasbro in 2003 as part of the [[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] collection ([[#Commemorative Series|see below]]).&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was later redecoed into the Japanese-exclusive Super Convoy.&lt;br /&gt;
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:There were several different prototypes made for this toy. [[#Powermaster Optimus Prime design history|See a list here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optmiusprime.htm More information on Powermaster Optimus Prime on TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ActionMasterPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Eastbound and Down.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Action Master, 1990)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; trailer, 2 laser guns, 4 blaster cannons, 2 Energon exhaust stacks, [[photon bazooka]]&lt;br /&gt;
:The largest [[Action Master]] set, this incarnation of Optimus Prime is a non-transforming action figure which comes with the &amp;quot;[[Armored Convoy#Toys|Armored Convoy]]&amp;quot;, a large, heavily armed tractor trailer. The cab of the truck transforms into a small jet that can seat one Action Master figure, while the trailer itself converts into a larger battle station with turrets that several Action Masters can man. The sculpt of the Prime figure itself is closely based on his [[character model]], albeit with a coloration that seems to have been based at least partially on the small robot form of his Powermaster body. Unlike the one seen in the commercial, the final product loses paint operations of Prime&#039;s upper legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Action Master Optimus Prime figure was later redecoed with a more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] color scheme and included in the Japanese-exclusive &amp;quot;New Year&amp;quot; reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in 2002. The Armored Convoy was later redecoed as the &#039;&#039;[[Microman]]: [[Microman#Micro Millennium (1998-2000)|LED Powers]]&#039;&#039; toy [[Microman#MicroTrailer|Micro Trailer]] – sans Optimus Prime, natch – which also received two separate [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] toys as the [[Microman#DarkTrailer|Dark Trailer]] and [[Microman#FlameTrailer|Flame Trailer]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Action Master Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Euro classics optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Original Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Original Autobot Leader, 1990)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
:This straight reissue of the original Optimus Prime figure was released in Hasbro&#039;s European markets in the early 1990s, at the same time as many other Generation 1 figures were being re-released as &amp;quot;[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]&amp;quot;. Oddly, although he shares their golden packaging, Prime is not actually &#039;&#039;identified&#039;&#039; as a &amp;quot;Classics&amp;quot; figure anywhere on his box, but is generally considered to be part of the sub-line for simplicity&#039;s sake.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (reissue, 2000)[[File:2000 japanese prime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
:The first in what would be a deluge of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure in the 21st century, this Japanese release sported a golden sticker on his packaging announcing the celebration of the Transformers&#039; 15th anniversary in the country. This version of the mold was retooled to have the same longer front axle introduced on Ultra Magnus. It also featured slightly modified fists to help hold the gun better.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Simultaneously, this figure was available as a black convention-exclusive redeco, and a golden-chromed &amp;quot;[[Lucky Draw figure]]&amp;quot; (see below).&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Jafcon convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not the first [[Black Lio Convoy|black Convoy]], but the first that wasn&#039;t a clone.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Black Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2000)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (black), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pum&lt;br /&gt;
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this [[black repaint|black redeco]] of the original Prime was available exclusively at the Japanese convention JAFCON. &#039;&#039;Everything&#039;&#039; about it is black, including all of the Combat Deck and Roller.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/JAFConvoy/jafconvoy.htm More information on JAFCON Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|LuckyDrawPrime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy convoy gold version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime&#039;s a gold digger/way over Cybertron.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Gold Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2000)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (gold), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this &amp;quot;[[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]]&amp;quot; redeco of the original Prime replaced all of the figure&#039;s silver chromed parts and stickers with golden ones, and even included a blinged-out Roller. The figure is extremely rare; apparently only 25 are known to exist.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|NucleonQuest}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Nucleon quest convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Epic Black repaints are the right of all toy collecting beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Super Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-307X&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 laser rifles, 2 twin particle beam cannons, super robot head&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:This redeco of the Ginrai tooling of the Powermaster Optimus Prime figure (released concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the Ginrai figure) was a Toys &#039;&#039;R&#039;&#039; Us Japan [[exclusive]] black repaint, made to represent the original Optimus Prime equipped for a special mission. All of his red and blue plastics were changed to black, his clear blue windows were now tinted red, making his overall colour scheme very reminiscent of the now-familiar &#039;[[Black Convoy (disambiguation)|Black Convoy]]&#039; color schemes.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/NucleonQuestConvoy/nqconvoy.htm More information on Super Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|NewYearConvoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Tokubetsu Shiyō)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;[[File:New year convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, Action Master Optimus Prime figure, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Matrix of Leadership]], chain, Autobot sticker sheet, mouse pad&lt;br /&gt;
:Labeled &amp;quot;2002 New Year Special&amp;quot;, this Japanese-exclusive &amp;quot;Special Specification&amp;quot; (特別仕様 &#039;&#039;Tokubetsu Shiyō&#039;&#039;) of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure featured tinted blue windows, like those sported by the &amp;quot;Goodbye Convoy&amp;quot; edition of the toy, as well as show-accurate blue eyes. Prime came with all his original accessories, including &#039;&#039;both&#039;&#039; versions of his rifle, as well as a new die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership accessory, which can be tabbed into his chest. Additionally, the set included a show-accurate redeco of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure, a sheet of Autobot [[insignia]] stickers of varying sizes, and a mouse pad decorated with the Autobot symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Matrix accessory was later recolored in gold chrome for inclusion with the 2005 [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron reissue toy]], and in green chrome as the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Creation Matrix]] for the [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive [[Galvatron II#Toys|Galvatron II]] toy. It returned to its original silver coloration when it was included, sans chain, in the 2010 &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers: Reveal the Shield]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Battle in Space&amp;quot; 2-pack.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/NewYearsConvoy/nyconvoy.htm More information on New Year Special Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|bape}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy BAPE convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Trukk not munky|TRUKK...&#039;&#039;AND&#039;&#039; MUNKY?]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.&#039;&#039;&#039; (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump &lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in July 2011, concurrently with a range of exclusive Transformers t-shirts, &amp;quot;Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.&amp;quot; (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver.) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new green color scheme, along with a tan trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer&#039;s Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese Optimus Prime packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://bape.com/transformer Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. on BAPE.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyBlack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime at his audition for &#039;&#039;The Artist&#039;&#039;.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Or &amp;quot;Ver. Black Camo,&amp;quot; in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations 2012]]&#039;&#039;.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump &lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in April 2012, &amp;quot;Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK&amp;quot; (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver. BLACK) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new grey color scheme, along with a grey trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer&#039;s Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|bapered}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyRed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Three times faster than the original BAPE version.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Japanese listing on the BAPE website. The accompanying English text reads &amp;quot;01 CONVOY BAPE VERSION RED CAMO&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump &lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in March 2013, &amp;quot;Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO&amp;quot; (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® VERSION RED CAMO) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new red color scheme, along with a red trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer&#039;s Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.bape.com/transformers_3 Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO on BAPE.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|TVKunCommanderConvoyBoxFigure}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Commander-Convoy-Box-Gold-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the people who wanted this for the S.T.A.R.S. kit, I have bad news for you.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2019&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the &amp;quot;Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy Box Crowdfunding Project&amp;quot; kickstarted by TakaraTomy and &#039;&#039;[[TV-Kun]]&#039;&#039;, this Convoy is a gold-chrome-and-redeco of the &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime figure, featuring a more balanced deco compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Gold Convoy Trophy|Gold Convoy Trophy]] (at least until [https://twitter.com/Televi_Kun/status/1152244044598132742 the second prototype reveals that the entire body is chromed]). Despite being etched on a trophy stand, Convoy is able to transform into truck mode, albeit facing upwards.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In addition, the set also comes with a replica of the [[S.T.A.R.S.]] supply kit, a S.T.A.R.S. badge, a Transformers Fan Club card, a poster, and a Transformers Mook.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Crowdfunding began on [[July 1]]fst until [[August 31]]st, with a total of 2000 backers needed. Unfortunately, it only reached 840 backers with a total of 16,650,000 yen out of 33,600,000 yen needed.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transform Jr&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|1985Jnr}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Convoy Junior toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime&#039;s kid brother.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (1985)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer &lt;br /&gt;
:As one of the first &#039;&#039;[[Transform Jr]]&#039;&#039; toys, this version of Optimus Prime was released under the early name for the series, &#039;&#039;Transform Gōkin&#039;&#039;. As a smaller, simplified version of the original Generation 1 Prime figure intended as a low-cost alternative for younger children, Prime features a similar transformation, with a removable head in addition to fists, but lacks rubber tires and translucent windows. As with most other &#039;&#039;Transform Jr&#039;&#039; figures, he lacked any of his major accessories, coming only with his rifle and a cardboard replacement for his trailer that had to be assembled by the buyer.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|HeroSet}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformjr hero set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The true Heroes of Cybertron]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;3 Heroes Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (multipack, 1987)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;Transform Jr&#039;&#039; version of Prime was re-released a few years later in a &amp;quot;Hero&amp;quot; set alongside the &#039;&#039;Jr&#039;&#039; versions of [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;5 Years of Leaders Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (multipack, 1989)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 fists (left and right), head, Laser Blaster, cardboard trailer&lt;br /&gt;
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:Prime was again re-released several years later in a lucky Draw &amp;quot;5 Years of Leaders&amp;quot; set alongside the &#039;&#039;Jr&#039;&#039; versions of Rodimus Convoy, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]], God Ginrai, and Star Saber.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Return of Convoy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|StarConvoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:StarConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]] &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Star Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cybertron, 1991)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-372&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Laser rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1991 (Return of Convoy)|Return of Convoy]]&#039;&#039; part of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original Takara &#039;&#039;Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline]], and the final new-design Optimus Prime toy from the original Generation 1 era, the Japanese-exclusive Star Convoy was a significant departure from previous versions. This incarnation of Prime transforms into an extended-hood cab truck of made-up model pulling an implausibly large trailer, incorporating the motorized &amp;quot;Microcarrier&amp;quot;. [[Motorized movement|Powered by four AA batteries]], the Microcarrier drives Star Convoy either forward or backward, spinning a radar dish mounted on the rear of his trailer as he rolls along. Prime&#039;s teammate in the [[Battlestars]], [[Grandus (G1)|Grandus]], can link up to the rear of Star Convoy&#039;s vehicle mode and be pulled along behind him; [[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] can then land atop Grandus, forming a giant vehicle. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Unlike previous Optimus Prime toys, the cab section does not separate from the trailer for transformation, instead forming the arms of his imposing 12-inch tall robot mode. He lacks any sort of leg articulation in this mode, but the Microcarrier comes into play again, allowing Prime to roll either forward or backward into action.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Additionally, Star Convoy transforms into a large battle station that interacts with the [[Micromaster]]s that made up the vast majority of the &#039;&#039;Transformer&#039;&#039; toyline at the time. His chest contains a peg that allows Micromaster figures to stand inside it in either robot or base modes, and he comes with a unique Micromaster version of [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Hot Rod]] not available on its own. He features storage space in his legs for two spring-loaded figure-launching [[Micro Trailer]]s, and comes with one of his own, decorated in a unique black and orange color scheme. In this mode, two ramps are connected to the Microcarrier; when the carrier&#039;s treads are set rolling, they do not move the base, but instead act as conveyor belts that carry Micromaster figures down the ramps. The Microcarrier also spins a gun turret mounted between the conveyors, on which Micromaster figures can stand. Finally, a special connector packaged with Star Convoy allows the Microcarrier to be connected up to Grandus&#039;s base mode, powering his moving elevator.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on Star Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|StarConvoyReissue}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:StarConvoy reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Star Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cybertron, 2005)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-372&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Laser rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps&lt;br /&gt;
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:Star Convoy was reissued by Takara in 2005, with some notable alterations to his deco: his white plastic was replaced with metallic silver, and the yellow star on his chest was chromed golden. Star Convoy himself retained some of his original decals, but most notably his &amp;quot;simulated head lights&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;wind shield panels&amp;quot; were tampographed on him; similarly, [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#StarConvoyReissue|Hot Rod]]&#039;s stickers were all replaced with tampograph deco. Additionally, where the original toy had been packaged in robot mode in a tall box decorated with the standard Japanese package art of the time, the reissue was packaged in vehicle mode, in a long, wide box more reminiscent of the original Generation 1 toys.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The stickers for this reissue have been found to deteriorate over time, with the silver portions showing a prominent fading effect. This was even present in a [[MISB|sealed]] copy.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/encore-star-convoy-stickers.1236170/ Encore Star Convoy sticker issue]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on reissue Star Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I AM OPTIMUS PRIME.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader, [[1992]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser blaster&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right fists, light &amp;amp; sound module, 2 rocket launchers, 4 rockets, &amp;quot;Roller&amp;quot; scout car, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, trailer, 4 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the very first assortment of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, this Optimus Prime  is a [[redeco]] of the original figure release with some notable new additions to catch him up to the radical 1990s. While his cab robot retained his original red and dark blue color scheme, his trailer was recast in black, with the original blue and silver striped sticker replaced with a red and silver one displaying Optimus&#039;s name. On the first release of the trailer, the internal components and Roller matched the blue of the cab robot. Later, the internal components and Roller were changed to a lighter blue. Another &#039;&#039;second&#039;&#039; running change followed, making the dark blue of the cab robot match this lighter shade. A bright yellow &amp;quot;Autobot&amp;quot; [[tampograph]] was also added to the back of his right leg, present in all versions of the toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime comes with all his original accessories and play features... yes, even the [[for safety reasons|severely-weakened]] missile launchers on the Combat Deck, the only recycled toy in &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; to retain the old launching mechanisms. But Optimus also sas two major new play features. To increase his arsenal, Optimus is now armed with a pair of large, black handheld missile launchers that fire red missiles. These launchers were retooled from the 1992 &#039;&#039;[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039; figure [http://www.yojoe.com/action/92/barricade.shtml Barricade].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Second, he comes with an electronic &amp;quot;sound and lights module&amp;quot; that can either plug into the front of the trailer (where it resembles a trailer refrigeration unit), or hook onto Optimus&#039;s back in [[robot mode]] via a new slot retooled into the cab robot. Unfortunately, the soundbox is heavy enough that doing so can often overpower Prime&#039;s hip joints, causing him to topple backward. The soundbox features a large, [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metalized]] Autobot symbol on its front, and three grey buttons which trigger two flashing red LEDs on either side of the module, and [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/c/c6/G2OptimusNoises.ogg a trio of sound effects]: a truck engine noise, a laser gun sound effect, and a very loud &amp;quot;I am Optimus Prime!&amp;quot;. The module also features ports on either side into which the missile launchers can peg. How the sound module handles batteries is an oddity among Transformers before or since: as Optimus came out during a transitional period where button cell batteries were still fairly expensive, the module uses AA batteries by default, but was originally packed with a small bracket for included LR44 batteries that overrides the AA compartment completely to support the &amp;quot;Try Me!&amp;quot; feature in the box. The original intent is to discard the bracket once the LR44s run out and switch to several AA batteries, but if one were to keep it, the electronics can work equally well solely off far fewer button cell batteries.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 2 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:CombatheroPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|BE A HEEEERO]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Hero, 1994)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara name&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TRF-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Rifle, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the second year of &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;, [[Hero (G2)|Hero]] Optimus Prime was the first new-mold Optimus Prime toy created for the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; line. He transforms into a long-nose truck and trailer of unknown, potentially made-up model. The trailer has a permanently-attached massive rocket launcher powered by an air bellows: slide one of his rockets over the barrel, then slam down on the bellows to launch the rocket. The launcher also features a [[5 mm post]] to attach a smaller rifle. The rockets and bellows all clip neatly onto the trailer as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In robot mode, the launcher remains permanently affixed to Optimus&#039;s right arm, and retains its functionality. The air bellows and rockets mount on his back. This was also one of the first &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toys to feature expanded [[articulation]] in robot mode, though they hadn&#039;t really perfected the formula so soon and he ends up fairly back-heavy and heel-strut-needing.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A similar air-launching system with identical missiles was used by the simultaneously-released [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Hero|Hero Megatron]], and by Laser Optimus Prime the following year (see below).&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to create [[Sureshot (G2)#Toys|Sureshot]] and the [[KB Toys]]-exclusive [[Destructicon (RID)|Destructicon]] [[Scourge (RID)#Destructicon|Scourge]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Hero Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G2toy laser optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|What was that about shoulder-speakers, Jazz?]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Laser Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader, [[1995]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara name&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;Battle Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TRF-13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser cannon&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[Laser Rod (weapon)|saber weapon]]&amp;quot;, missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the final year of &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;, Laser Optimus Prime (released in Europe under the name &amp;quot;Laser Rod Optimus Prime&amp;quot;) transforms into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX, pulling a grey and black fuel tank trailer. The sides of the trailer are decorated with a sticker depicting Prime using a flamethrower to burn down a banner with the words &amp;quot;Optimus Prime Octane&amp;quot; on it. The truck is armed with a disc launcher on the roof of its trailer, which launches five blue discs bearing the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Autobot insignia as a knob is turned. Like the other &amp;quot;[[Laser Rod|Laser]]&amp;quot; toys released this year, Prime features electronics powered by two button-cell batteries; in truck mode, pressing the button on the cab&#039;s roof causes his headlight to light up with yellow LEDs.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In the grand Optimus tradition, the cab of Laser Optimus Prime disconnects to become the highly poseable robot mode of Prime himself. Like Powermaster Prime and Hero Prime, the toy features the iconic windshield pecs and grill abs, despite not actually being formed from the actual truck components they emulate. In robot mode, pressing the button on Prime&#039;s cab (now on his back) activates a red LED in his right fist which illuminates his clear-plastic sword (which stores beneath his legs in truck mode).&lt;br /&gt;
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: Prime&#039;s trailer unfolds via a spring-loaded transformation mechanism in a battle station that is positively &#039;&#039;bristling&#039;&#039; with varied weaponry. In addition to the disc launcher, it is armed with a &amp;quot;ripple-fire&amp;quot; missile launcher that fires five missiles, an air-powered rocket launcher like the one previously seen on Hero Optimus Prime, and a small laser cannon that mounts on the base&#039;s main tower. Both the missile launcher and laser cannon can disconnect and be held by Prime; his LED-fist will illuminate the laser cannon like it does his sword. Additional missiles and a second rocket are stored in grooves inside the sides of the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was redecoed by Takara in 2000 as &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Car Robots]]&#039;&#039; [[Scourge (RID)#Toys|Black Convoy]], and later by Hasbro as Black Convoy&#039;s [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; franchise]] counterpart Scourge. It was also used to make the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#G-2|Laser Ultra Magnus]]. It was planned to be used to make &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[Toxitron (Universe)#Toys|Toxitron]], but that was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In addition to being possibly the most popular &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; figure, Laser Optimus Prime was, prior to 2003, a regular contender for most popular &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toy &#039;&#039;ever&#039;&#039;, back in the days of the annual [[alt.toys.transformers]] fan awards; the toy won twice, and actually lost once to his redeco, Scourge.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Laser Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G2-toy OptimusPrime GoBot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sweet ride, Prime. (&#039;&#039;Hasbro release&#039;&#039;)]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Go-Bot, 1995)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Gun&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the second wave of [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s, this Optimus is a redeco of [[Firecracker#Toys|Firecracker]], transforming into a &#039;&#039;[[Hot Wheels]]&#039;&#039;-sized 1:64-scale Lamborghini Diablo. Like most Go-Bots, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly, and is broadly compatible with &#039;&#039;Hot Wheels&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;Matchbox&#039;&#039; style tracks and playsets.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The plastic colors are a &amp;quot;solid&amp;quot; version of Firecracker&#039;s color layout, substituting opaque red for transparent red plastic, but also adding blue paint to his helmet for that little extra touch of Optimus. (All of the toys from the first wave that had transparent plastics were released in this wave with opaques instead; [[Blowout#Toys|Blowout]] and Firecracker became new versions of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Megatron]] and Optimus Prime respectively, while [[Gearhead#Toys|Gearhead]] and [[Motormouth#Toys|Motormouth]] stayed themselves.)&lt;br /&gt;
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: In Europe, this deco was sold as Firecracker himself rather than Optimus Prime (at least in the French/Dutch/German packaging variant).&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[File:G2-toy OptimusPrime GoBotTakara.jpg|upright=1|left|thumb|(&#039;&#039;Takara release&#039;&#039;)]]&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara &#039;&#039;G-2&#039;&#039; line, but it was a... weird release. His hood was tampographed with a stylized &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; with the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; logo set within the top bar, the same deco that appears on Go-Bots [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Soundwave]], as well as the Japanese release of Go-Bots [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Megatron]]. On top of that, his yellow plastics are now the same bright fluorescent yellow as found on Soundwave, thanks to the [[gang-molding]] process used to make this batch. He keeps the blue helmet though. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual &#039;&#039;G-2&#039;&#039; style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; packaging, but a &amp;quot;generic&amp;quot; cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It&#039;s unclear why these toys were released this way; it&#039;s possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments; these toys do not appear on the normal &#039;&#039;G-2&#039;&#039; catalogs either. Even more oddly, the Optimus shown on the cross-sell is actually a [[Sideswipe (G1)#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]] with the car panels hand-painted red, and lacks the &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; on the hood... and yes, he&#039;s labeled &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; in Japanese as well, making this the first instance of the character &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; being named &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot; in Japan. &lt;br /&gt;
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: The sculpt was later redecoed again for the third wave of Go-Bots to become [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]], and later still into the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] [[Spychanger]] [[R.E.V.]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrimeGobot/optimusprime.htm More information on Go-Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:CombatHeroPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Hero, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;1995&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Gun, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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: This Optimus Prime was to be a redeco of Hero Optimus Prime (above) in dark blue and red. Packaged samples of this toy were produced, but it was ultimately never released. The packaged samples feature a &amp;quot;traditional&amp;quot; color scheme for the head, with a silver [[mouthplate]]; the prototype depicted in the official catalog image seen on the right sports an unusual &#039;&#039;red&#039;&#039; mouthplate, which inspired several later toys.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Since much of the advertising for the ultimately-unreleased redeco used an older, outdated name for the &amp;quot;Heroes&amp;quot; assortment, &amp;quot;Combat Heroes&amp;quot;, Optimus and an equally unreleased redeco of &amp;quot;Hero&amp;quot; Megatron are commonly referred to by fans as &amp;quot;Combat Heroes&amp;quot; compared to the original &amp;quot;Heroes&amp;quot; releases, although all evidence suggests that Hasbro had never actually intended such a distinction, instead treating them as mere color [[variant]]s. Though the packaging is mostly unchanged (including a reuse of the existing packaging art depicting the original release&#039;s color scheme), one of the few minor alterations sees the addition of the name &amp;quot;Hero&amp;quot; (rather than &amp;quot;Combat Hero&amp;quot;) to Optimus Prime&#039;s name above the (otherwise unchanged) UPC barcode.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A finished sample of the Hero Optimus Prime redeco was among the rare toys auctioned off for charity at [[BotCon 1996]], along with several other unreleased &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; items.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Generation2/HeroOptimusPrimeProtoMOSC.html &amp;quot;Combat Hero&amp;quot; Optimus Prime in packaging at Super Toy Archive]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/generation+2/blue+optimus+prime/3654 &amp;quot;Combat Hero&amp;quot; Optimus Prime in packaging at Transformers @ The Moon]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/g2/combat-hero-optimus-prime/3429/1/ &amp;quot;Combat Hero&amp;quot; Optimus Prime in and out of packaging at Seibertron]&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;General Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Auto Roller, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;1995&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Four missiles&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Un autorollers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;quot;General&amp;quot; Optimus Prime would have been a redeco of the Decepticon [[Auto Roller (G2)|Auto Roller]] [[Dirtbag#Toys|Dirtbag]], transforming into an &amp;quot;earth mover&amp;quot; mining dumper/haul truck in green camo, ironically bearing a closer resemblance to [[Hound (G1)/toys|Hound]]&#039;s color scheme than the also-unreleased [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generation 2|&amp;quot;Sgt. Hound&amp;quot;]] Auto Roller.&lt;br /&gt;
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: the mold has an [[autotransformation|auto-transforming]] [[gimmick]] activated by rolling his rear wheels; roll forward to go to [[robot mode]], and back to dump truck. A switch on his back end separates the gears of the gimmick, allowing him to roll freely in either mode. In robot mode, he has a twin spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm, and a clamping &amp;quot;stun gun&amp;quot; claw on the left. In vehicle mode, his missiles can peg onto the front end of the dump-bed for storage.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to make [[Autostinger#Toys|Autostinger]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:LaserPrime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a2|&#039;&#039;&#039;Battle Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (reissue, [[2006]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TRF-13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser cannon&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;saber weapon&amp;quot;, missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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: This reissue of the original &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Laser Optimus Prime figure was made using the modified version of the mold created for &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Scourge, lacking the sculpted &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Autobot insignias on the disks featured on the original. It sports a modified deco, with the flat grey plastic on both the trailer and Prime&#039;s chest now replaced with silver chrome; additionally, new Autobot symbol tampographs were added to the doors of Prime&#039;s cab mode and the front end of his trailer, and a pair of new chest-window stickers featuring an illustration of the Matrix of Leadership replaced the original decals.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This version of the mold was used to create the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#G-2|Laser Ultra Magnus]], and somewhat more perplexingly, was briefly [[repurposing|repurposed]] by the [[Master of the Game|second]] &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars Reborn]]&#039;&#039; text story as a temporary body for [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity#Beast Wars Reborn|Optimus Primal]]!&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Note|Very early in the life of the &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; toyline (before the debut of the &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; cartoon), Hasbro treated the series as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and so Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Primal vs Megatron!&#039;&#039;&#039; (Basic versus two-pack, 1996)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-6&#039;&#039;&#039;[[File:BWtoy-Primalbat.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I&#039;m Batman, and I can breathe in space.]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 swords&lt;br /&gt;
:The first &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimus Primal]] is a Basic size class blue bat which could autotransform into a robot by pulling the tail. Two swords were removable from under its wings for use as weaponry in [[robot mode]]. It was packaged along with an alligator version of Megatron and a &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; mini-comic. &lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was released during the short-lived period when Hasbro was treating the Beast Wars as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make the less ambiguous [[#AmazonConvobat|Optimus Prime-recolored Convobat]], the separate individual [[Convobat#Toys|Convobat]], [[Onyx Primal#Toys|Onyx Primal]] as well as inspire the comic character [[Nyx]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimalBat/optimusprimal.htm More information on Optimus Primal at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Optimusprimaltoyultraape.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Well, that&#039;s just Prime.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Primal&#039;&#039;&#039; (Ultra, 1996/1997/1998)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 &amp;quot;spinal swords&amp;quot;, 4 &amp;quot;mega-blast missiles&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;mace whip&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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: The second Optimus Primal toy was an ape in the Ultra size class. Though the transformation from primate to humanoid was a relatively simplistic one, the toy compensated with more than a fair share of weaponry and action features. A compartment on his right forearm opened to reveal a skull-shaped &amp;quot;mace whip&amp;quot; he could hold in his fist. His left forearm could open into a double-barreled &amp;quot;mega-blast missile&amp;quot; launcher. On his back were two more spring-loaded &amp;quot;mega-blast missile cannons&amp;quot;/launchers which auto-flipped over each shoulder. By pulling a lever in the center of his back, both arms would either spin at the bicep or bend in and out at the elbow, depending on the placement of notch-buttons located on either bicep. This gimmick was shown to be an effort to simulate a gorilla beating its chest while Optimus was in [[beast mode]], but could also be used in robot mode, making him swing his weapons wildly before himself. And finally, like many first-year &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; toys, a battle mask/&amp;quot;[[mutant head]]&amp;quot; could be deployed over his robot head.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Takara released the toy as part of their &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; line in July of 1997, nearly identical to the Hasbro version. The missiles for the Takara version are thinner and simpler than the original Hasbro version, and would be used in all subsequent releases of the mold.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Just like Optimus Primal&#039;s basic bat toy, this figure was released during the short-lived period when the Beast Wars was still considered to be an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was [[redeco]]ed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Primal and [[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Beast Wars Telemocha Series]] DX Convoy, and [[retool]]ed into &#039;&#039;Beast Wars Reborn&#039;&#039;/&#039;&#039;Beast Wars Tenth Anniversary&#039;&#039; versus pack Optimus Primal. Takara also created multiple special variants, including all-gold (from &#039;&#039;[[TV Magazine]]&#039;&#039;, only ten awarded), red and gray (&#039;&#039;TV Magazine&#039;&#039; again, but only &#039;&#039;one&#039;&#039; awarded), and blue-fur (a &#039;&#039;[[Comic Bom Bom]]&#039;&#039; design-contest prize, only five awarded).&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimal/optimusprimal.htm More information on ape Optimus Primal at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|VSS1}}{{anchor|AmazonConvobat}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BW-toy OptimusPrimalCDROM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Freedom is the right of all superstitious, cowardly lots. Wait, no, that&#039;s not right...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Amazon Showdown Special Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (1997)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;VS-S1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 swords&lt;br /&gt;
: Available only in a special CD-ROM two-pack with a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#VSS1|purple redeco of &amp;quot;Megaligator&amp;quot;]], this redeco of &amp;quot;Convobat&amp;quot; takes his colors from [[#HeroOptimusPrime|the first &#039;&#039;G-2&#039;&#039; Convoy toy released in Japan]] and retains his previous gimmickry. His back features a silver Maximal [[Insignia|faction symbol]] plus &amp;quot;C-ROM&amp;quot;, as in &amp;quot;Cybertron&amp;quot;, get it? Huh? And Megatron has the &amp;quot;D-ROM&amp;quot;? See what they did there?&lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy&#039;s [[bio]] clarifies that this Convobat is Optimus Prime, having had a trailer truck alternate mode and later scanning a bat to fight Megatron.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The included CD-ROM includes the bios from wave 1 of the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; toyline, the [[Commercial/Beast Wars#Wave 1 Deluxe|first &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; commercial]], and a coloring game.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to make [[Onyx Primal]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Cybertron/ConvoyBat/convoybat.htm More information on CD-ROM Convobat at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[https://ameblo.jp/aburachoujin/entry-12545863577.html Review including CD-ROM images at aburachoujin&#039;s blog]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Machine Wars&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MW-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Most Autobots [[Primus apotheosis|aspire]] to be Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime aspires to be [[Thunder Clash]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Ultra, 1997)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle, 2 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
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: Available only at [[KB Toys]], &#039;&#039;[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] and slight [[retool]] of the European Generation 1 exclusive [[Turbomaster]] leader [[Thunder Clash#Toys|Thunder Clash]]. It&#039;s easy to see why Thunder Clash was chosen to become the new Optimus Prime, given his adherence to Prime tradition: the truck cab disconnects to become the robot, while the trailer unfolds to become an assault tower with twin missile racks. On the original Thunder Clash version of the mold, the racks operated on a gravity-feed system where a new missile drops into the launcher from above each time one was fired, allowing for twelve to be fired in rapid succession using a pinball launcher style mechanism. &lt;br /&gt;
:For &#039;&#039;Machine Wars&#039;&#039; Prime, this feature had to be retooled [[for safety reasons]], sealing the gravity feed slot and cutting the original launcher plungers down to just the handles, which do not move. The small missiles were replaced with much larger new molds to prevent choking hazards and triggers were added to the sides of the launchers, becoming regular spring loaded (and unusually powerful) single-firing weapons. There seems to have been some disconnect between the deco artist and whoever handled the redone Thunder Clash [[sticker]]s, as some stickers replicate details already handled by paint on the figure. Not noted in the instructions is that the handgun is meant to serve as the drive shaft for the cab, storing between the legs on the backside. On a minor note, the redeco eliminates all [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|gold plastic]] from the toy, making it much more durable than Thunder Clash&#039;s original release.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The [[package art]] for this toy is a retouched version of the art for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; Laser Optimus Prime (see above), but now positioned so one robot arm is always &amp;quot;off the edge&amp;quot; of the box and unseen - conveniently hiding the sword this toy has never had, yet leaving the Laser Prime faceplate intact.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This version of the mold was planned to be [[redeco]]ed into [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] for the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; line, but the release was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Machine Wars&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Choro-Q Robo&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ChoroQOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy TV Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Q/01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Yasuhiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Choro-Q|Choro-Q Robo]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a small, cutesified transforming figure of Optimus Prime that changes from trailer-pulling truck directly to [[robot mode]]. The toy features a working pull-back motor, and is decorated in a color scheme based on Prime&#039;s appearance in the original Generation 1 cartoon, with blue eyes and windows and a grey stripe on the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ChoroQConvoyTV/convoy.htm Move information on Convoy TV Version at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|metallic}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Metallic Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Q/02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of &#039;&#039;Choro-Q Robo&#039;&#039; Convoy is a redeco of the first, featuring glittering metallic plastic, and a deco based upon the original toy, with yellow eyes, black windows, and a silver-and-blue stripe on the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Commemorative Series&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Commemorative series optimus prime modifications.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The snip that launched a thousand snits.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002/2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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:The first reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in North America since the Generation 1 toyline reached its end, this &amp;quot;[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]&amp;quot; edition of the figure was a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive. It was &#039;&#039;mostly&#039;&#039; identical to the original figure, save for some necessary modifications made [[for safety reasons]]: In the first instance of what would become a recognizable alteration to the mold, the toy&#039;s smokestacks were shortened, while the Combat Deck&#039;s firing missiles were elongated to prevent potential choking, as was the case with all other Commemorative Series figures&#039; firing missiles. This release also had the trailer&#039;s launching feature removed.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In 2012, a reissue of the Commemorative Series toy was released. Though the &amp;quot;Commemorative Series&amp;quot; label was not printed anywhere on the packaging, the included instructions retained the name. The toy itself is a mix of different versions. The cab has the safety modifications of the original &#039;&#039;Commemorative Series&#039;&#039; release, including the shortened smokestacks and longer missiles (and thicker rifle), but also has the modified hitch of the 2011 &#039;&#039;Chronicle&#039;&#039; two-pack (see below). Meanwhile, the trailer features the lighter gray plastic colors used for the 2008 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; release, and the Autobot insignias on the robot&#039;s shoulders are tampographed (like on Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; version and Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; 25th Anniversary release). This version also seems to suffer from [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Commemorative Series Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:GodGinrai toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The real one has a longer missile]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 Laser Rifles, 2 Twin Particle Beam Cannons, Super Robot head, missile launcher, 2 missiles, [[Apex Bomber]] chest/trailer top, 2 legs (left &amp;amp; right), 2 arms (left and right), Armor chest/trailer front, 2 wings (left &amp;amp; right)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Ban Magami]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Marketed as a reissue of Powermaster Optimus Prime, this Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us-exclusive Commemorative Series figure is in truth based on the Ginrai tooling on the toy that had previously been exclusive to Japan. It features a die-cast metal cab with translucent blue windows, and shortened, chrome smokestacks, and comes packaged with the drone [[Apex Bomber]] (formerly Ginrai&#039;s partner [[Godbomber]]), who splits into several components and combines with Prime to form &amp;quot;Apex Armor&amp;quot;. As with all other Commemorative Series figures, Prime&#039;s new spring-loaded missile launcher featured an elongated missile.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure was re-released in Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets in 2012, with no known changes to the figure itself but several modifications to the packaging that makes it easy to tell the two releases apart: The flap containing the [[package art]] is omitted entirely, the &amp;quot;Commemorative Series II&amp;quot; label is missing, the age recommendation and safety warning labels, the &amp;quot;Changes from double tractor trailer to battle station to super robot!&amp;quot; call-out and the name of the toy have all been shuffled around (with the words &amp;quot;battle&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;super&amp;quot; being omitted in the process), and most notably, the toy is no longer named &amp;quot;Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor&amp;quot;, but simply &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot;, with Apex Bomber&#039;s existence no longer acknowledged anywhere on the packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/ApexPrime/apexprime.htm More information on Powermaster Prime with Apex Armor at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;The Transformers Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tf collection 0 convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;0&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, [[energon-axe]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As yet another in an increasingly large number of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this entry in the Japanese-exclusive &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues added a few extra goodies to spice things up. Chiefly, the figure was armed with a new [[energon-axe]], based on the weapon used by Prime in the Generation 1 cartoon episode, &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]&amp;quot;, which plugs into either of the headlight-holes that normally accommodate Prime&#039;s fists. Additionally, Prime came packaged with a ring binder folder designed to hold the pull-out character file sheets that were included with all the other &#039;&#039;Transformers Collection&#039;&#039; reissues. Notably, this figure reinstated the original, thick version of Prime&#039;s rifle as the standard for all future Japanese reissues.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Transformers Collection Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tfcollection prime fist.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Starscream&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;9&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This redeco of the original Generation 1 [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] [[Starscream (G1)/toys|toy]] came packaged with a remolded right fist for Optimus Prime. This fist featured additional pegs that allowed it to hold [[Megatron (G1)/toys#TFCStarscream|the pistol mode Megatron accessory]] which was also included with Starscream.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/AnimeStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Transformers Collection Starscream at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{--}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WSTF Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You didn&#039;t find my trailer, did you? Haw haw.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GTF 01A&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Standing only two-and-a-quarter inches tall, &#039;&#039;[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime was the smallest fully transforming G1 Optimus toy. He features an accurate transformation sequence based on the original full-sized toy, replacing the detachable hands with actual sculpted fists, and even including a tiny version of his laser rifle. Unsurprisingly, he also has little articulation and is only capable of moving his arms and legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:His trailer and Roller were also available as a separate set in the same wave, as a rare [[shortpacking|shortpacked]] figure with the ID number &amp;quot;GTF-01B&amp;quot;. It is a simplified version of the original Combat Deck, lacking features like the interior deco and the lift arm of the artillery robot, but still nonetheless looking fairly accurate to the original toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SmallestPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Wstf anime convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Anime Version)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GTF 06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming&#039;&#039; Prime was redecoed the following year for the second wave of the line, into a color scheme based on his Generation 1 cartoon appearance featuring brighter reds and blues, white thighs, yellow details on his bumper, and blue eyes and windows. This version of the figure was made available for a second time in the next wave (&amp;quot;Wave 2.5&amp;quot;), with a new anime-decorated version of the Combat Deck now available as a rare &amp;quot;chase&amp;quot; figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestAnimePrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Convoy (Anime Version) at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Wstf white convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (White)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GTF X-4&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:Another version of Prime was also available in the second wave of the &#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039; series as a chase figure. This almost entirely white version of the figure is clearly based on the version of the original Prime cab robot used in the Generation 1 Ultra Magnus figure, but was nonetheless sold as Optimus Prime for the &#039;&#039;Smallest&#039;&#039; line.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestConvoyWhiteMode/convoy.htm More information on Convoy (White) at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Wstf vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Can&#039;t you guys ever get along?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy vs Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (multipack, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;VSX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively as a freebie through the September 2004 issue of [[Dengeki Hobby]] magazine, this &#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039; two-pack contains both Optimus Prime and Megatron, in homage to the original 1984 &amp;quot;VSX&amp;quot; giftset containing the original versions of the two leaders.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Mini Toy Shop Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy mini toy shop convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&#039;Cause we got a li&#039;l ol&#039; convoy, rockin&#039; through the night...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:At about 2/3 the size of the &#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039;, this diminutive version of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is the smallest figure of the Autobot leader made to date. It was sold as part of Takara&#039;s blindpacked &#039;&#039;[[Mini Toy Shop Collection]]&#039;&#039; line, a series of miniaturized figures from numerous classic Takara toylines, including &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Microman]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Choro-Q]]&#039;&#039; and others. Both of Prime&#039;s modes are represented by non-transforming individual figures, which come together in a two-pack. In-box, his truck form is even packed in a miniature recreation of his original Japanese packaging, which also includes a shrunken version of his sticker sheet. A tiny version of the original Takara Transformers catalog completes the set.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=3541&amp;amp;mode=flat More information on Mini Collection Convoy at tformers.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|20th Anniversary}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|And the fandom rejoiced. &#039;&#039;(Takara Masterpiece Version Pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-MP-20th-Anniversary-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|&#039;&#039;(20th Anniversary Version Pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039;/&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 11]], [[2003]]/2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer (Japanese release only)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] and [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;20th Anniversary&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime was produced for the stated milestone of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; brand. So successful was the figure that &#039;&#039;ToyFare&#039;&#039; magazine ultimately ranked it #1 in their quest for &amp;quot;Best Toy Ever&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/000054376.cfm ToyFare Magazine Best Toys Ever]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Created with the specific purpose of producing an Optimus Prime as accurate to the original animated series as possible, the toy is exceptionally poseable compared to toys prior, partially constructed from die-cast metal, features rubber tires and vacuum-metalized plastic and is heavily detailed, with sliding pistons in its joints and working spring-loaded suspension in vehicle mode. The figure also contains multiple non-intrusive gimmicks, such as a moving [[mouthplate]] to emulate Prime&#039;s traditional method of speech, flip-up communications panels on the forearms depicting images of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], and an opening, light-up Matrix chamber in the chest, which contains a removable vacuum-metalized Matrix of Leadership that can also be pulled open. The Matrix is housed within a removable gray battery box which can light up the matrix core when activated.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime comes with many accessories in addition to the aforementioned Matrix, including the character&#039;s traditional laser rifle, now termed (and henceforth known as) an [[ion blaster]]. The initial release of the figure cast the ion blaster in grey plastic, but later assortments recast it in its more familiar black coloration. Other accessories include a transparent orange energon-axe that plugs into either wrist when Prime&#039;s fist is retracted, and even a non-transforming gun mode Megatron weapon, with removable stock, silencer, and scope accessories, in homage to [[Countdown to Extinction (episode)|several]] [[The Insecticon Syndrome|instances]] in the Generation 1 cartoon when Prime was forced to wield his enemy. Pack-in bonuses that came with the figure included an inner cardboard tray illustrated to resemble the interior of Prime&#039;s Combat Deck, and in later releases, a small poster drawn by [[Pat Lee]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus has a hidden sculpted mouth underneath his face mask, though attempts at removing the mask from the head may entirely damage the action feature.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Takara&#039;s version of the figure was released in their markets slightly earlier, as the first of their long-running &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; line. In addition to coming with a cardboard trailer that the buyer could assemble to &amp;quot;complete&amp;quot; Prime&#039;s truck mode, Takara&#039;s release differed from Hasbro&#039;s by featuring longer smokestacks (kept short on the Hasbro version [[for safety reasons]]), and lacking the black scorch-marked &amp;quot;battle damage&amp;quot; paint applications Hasbro included on the figure&#039;s shoulders, wrists, and abdomen. In Western markets, the figure was intended to complement the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; line.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.camphortree.net/tf/tidbits/otfcc2004.txt Steve-o&#039;s OTFCC 2004 notes]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:This sculpt was redecoed by Takara into a golden Lucky Draw figure and later released in its original coloration with a trailer as a &amp;quot;Perfect Edition&amp;quot; (see below for both), while Hasbro would later redeco it into their &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039;-branded &amp;quot;[[#Classics|DVD Edition]]&amp;quot;. The mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] and &amp;quot;[[Eldedroid|Convoy Black Version]]&amp;quot;, representing one of many drones built in Prime&#039;s image, rather than Prime himself.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In &#039;&#039;[[Transformers History Collection]]&#039;&#039;, a [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] Transformers trading figure line, Takara released an add-on hand for &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy as a [[Chase figure]]. The hand holds a [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] figure and clips on to the end of Optimus Prime&#039;s arm, making the arm slightly longer than normal.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/20thPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Gold masterpiece prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|We salute the brave soul who transformed this thing in order to photograph it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Lucky Draw figure, [[2004]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer&lt;br /&gt;
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:Offered as part of a Lucky Draw campaign in August 2004, this extremely rare version of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy is almost entirely vacuum-metalized gold, lacking any other painted detail or stickers. The parts which are not viable are molded in a flat golden plastic; the only exceptions are its rubber tires, the core of the Matrix and the energon-axe, which remain black, blue and orange, respectively. Whether or not the figure was intended to evoke Optimus Prime&#039;s [[:File:Goldenlagoon prime perceptor.jpg|entirely-golden appearance]] in the cartoon episode &amp;quot;[[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon]]&amp;quot;, when he was coated with [[electrum]], is unknown; given that entirely chroming a figure gold is a fairly standard deco for Lucky Draw figures, it may just be happy coincidence more than anything else.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure comes packaged in the standard &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy box, with the only telltale sign of its fabled contents being the replacement of the traditionally silver foil lettering on the box with gold. It&#039;s not clear how many were made, but it is thought to be no more than 10 or 20.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://web.archive.org/web/20080501195324/http://www.goldoptimusprime.com/?show=Gold-Optimus-Prime More information on gold &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy at GoldOptimusPrime.com (via Internet Wayback Machine)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP04Convoy2.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|You just paid $170 for a big box on wheels.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Perfect Edition&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[September 28]], 2006/2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-4&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:For this re-release of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy, Takara submitted to the biggest desire fans had for the figure and produced a full-size, fully transforming plastic and die-cast metal trailer. The trailer opens up into Convoy&#039;s Combat Deck, with storage for its accessories and a functional repair drone, though Roller is conspicuous by its absence. Like the original Combat Deck, the drone can extend through holes in the roof and front of the closed trailer, and the interior has enough room to accommodate one &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; figure in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. Some reports suggest that the paint on this figure&#039;s chest chips more easily than past editions. The red paint on the cab is also a slightly lighter color than on MP01.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of Convoy, and Hasbro&#039;s 20th Anniversary DVD version of the toy depicts [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] on its communicators rather than Bumblebee and Starscream.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Continuating the trend begun by their previous release of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Ultra Magnus in 2005, Hasbro [[Australia]] released Convoy Perfect Edition as a Target Australia [[exclusive]] in 2008. Takara themselves then made the figure available for a second time in October 2009.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP4Sconvoysleepmode.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Remember that scene from the movie that made you cry and traumatised you as a kid? Well now you can display me doing just that!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Sleep Mode&#039;&#039;&#039; (2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-4S&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released by TakaraTomy as part of their &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]&#039;&#039; anniversary line honoring the &amp;quot;future era&amp;quot; of the original cartoon (which was set in 2010 in Japanese continuity, you see!), this exceptionally morbid re-release of the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy figure recolors the Autobot leader in &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;blacks and greys&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; low-saturated reds and blues, representing &#039;&#039;his dead body&#039;&#039; from &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;—but don&#039;t worry, kids, it&#039;s actually a &amp;quot;sleep mode&amp;quot;, according to the figure&#039;s name! Limited to 2010 pieces in Japan (see what they did there?), it comes with all its customary accessories, including the Perfect Edition trailer, redecoed where appropriate: the trailer itself has become translucent, its energon-axe is now transparent grey, and Megatron, in another movie homage, is rendered in translucent purple, evoking the scene depicting his transformation into [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]]. The figure was also released in other parts of Asia as a limited edition of 2010 as well, combined with the Japanese edition for 4020 total. The Japanese version denotes &amp;quot;Serial Number in Japan: ####/2010&amp;quot; on its bio card with the number out of 2010, while the Asian version denotes &amp;quot;C1 - ####/2010&amp;quot; with the number out of 2010 on its bio card.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of Convoy depicts [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rod]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] on its communicators.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MPtoy last shot convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Well, it had to end &#039;&#039;some&#039;&#039; day...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Last Production&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 26]], [[2011]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-1L&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, sound stage&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Convoy Last Production&amp;quot; was the final re-use of the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toy mold before it was at last retired after numerous re-releases and redecos. The figure is essentially identical to the original Japanese MP-1 release, aside from a slightly brighter red, and the addition of the words &amp;quot;LAST SHOT&amp;quot; in Transformers typeface molded into the small of Convoy&#039;s back, hidden beneath its headlight-flaps in [[robot mode]]. Lacking the trailer of MP-4, the figure instead comes with a redecoed version of the electronic base included with Hasbro&#039;s &amp;quot;[[#20thDVD|DVD Edition]]&amp;quot; of the figure from five years prior, which now features a collection of sixteen soundbytes of Convoy delivering famous lines from the Japanese version of the Generation 1 cartoon, recited by the character&#039;s original Japanese voice actor [[Tesshō Genda]]. The base was promoted as containing a hint as to the identity of the next &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toy; as it would turn out, this was a new version of Convoy himself (see below), foreshadowed by a sound clip on the base which played only intermittently, and which had Convoy announce that he would &amp;quot;soon be reborn&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:For its release in Korea, Hasbro Asia provided a [[collector coin]] featuring truck-mode Optimus Prime on one side and &amp;quot;MP-01L&amp;quot; on the other. The coin came mounted on a card featuring lineart of the Autobot leader&#039;s head, the stark black design of which could be mistaken for promoting the earlier &amp;quot;Sleep Mode&amp;quot; release. The limited release (and general lack of enthusiasm for the collector coins in Korea) makes this one of the more difficult Masterpiece coins to find.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP-10 toy photo.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Here we go again...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[September 24]], 2011, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#mp10|Ion blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mp10|energon-axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|trailer/Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Masterpiece|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Junichi Akutsu]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:MP-10 Convoy, advertised as a &amp;quot;perfect new model&amp;quot; on its packaging, is an entirely new tooling of Generation 1 Optimus Prime. Convoy is now smaller, making him more in-scale with other recent &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toys, such as [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus]], and comes with a trailer and various accessories. While the front of the vehicle mode&#039;s cab is an accurate depiction of a mid-to-late-1980s Freightliner FLT cabover, the back half, (which is, as usual, made out of Convoy&#039;s legs) is much larger and robot-leggier in proportion. (So much that they sculpt a ladder on each side.) &lt;br /&gt;
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:Many of the small features and electronics of the original &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; mold are left out. Instead, this Convoy features better overall cartoon accuracy (chest interior, head, etc.), an extensive red paint job that covers much of his red plastic, corrected robot mode proportions, improved articulation, and its gun can now collapse and store inside a compartment on its back in either mode. In addition to Convoy&#039;s trailer, which can transform into Combat Deck, it also comes with Roller, a small Spike Witwicky figurine, a die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership (with a clear blue plastic center), and an energy axe that slips over Convoy&#039;s right hand. Spike can fit inside the cab in vehicle mode, ride in Roller&#039;s seat, or fit into any of the seating compartments inside Convoy&#039;s trailer. Roller has options to plug in Convoy&#039;s gun or pull Convoy&#039;s trailer, and the trailer itself can store Convoy&#039;s weapons in any mode. Although not easily breakable, care must be taken for posing the index fingers; extending the finger even far would cause it to pop off.&lt;br /&gt;
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:MP-10 immediately became the gold standard in terms of scale for the Masterpiece line, with all subsequent releases being sized to best match him for nearly a decade.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was re-released in 2016, with the packaging now advertising the &amp;quot;Long Life Design&amp;quot; award which the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; line won that same year.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;lldaward&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[https://www.g-mark.org/award/describe/44648 Good Design Long Life Award: Transformers Masterpiece]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-10B Black Convoy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;See also: [[#mp10hasbro|MP-10 Hasbro]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Hasbro Masterpiece]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bape-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|In the jungle / the mighty jungle / the Convoy sleeps tonight]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (BAPE ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2014]]-[[August 19|07-19]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10A&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#mpbape|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mpbape|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mpbape|Energon axe]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2014, Convoy (BAPE Ver.) is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a green color scheme matching the [[#bape|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.]] of the original G1 toy, with &amp;quot;BAPE&#039;s famous camouflage pattern&amp;quot; and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Eva-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Unlike Shinji, this guy won&#039;t go strangling his girlfriend or dating his mother&#039;s clone, if he even has a mother...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Mode &amp;quot;Eva&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#eva|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#eva|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#eva|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#eva|trailer/Battle Station]], [[Roller (G1)#eva|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#eva|Spike Witwicky figurine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:Exclusive to the [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and limited to 1,000 pieces, this figure was released as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers × Evangelion]]&#039;&#039; crossover. It uses the MP-10 mold with all the same accessories, decoed in the green and purple color scheme of [[Evangelion Unit-01|Eva-01]]. The trailer, Roller, and Spike figure are done up in [[Nerv]]-themed colors.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bape2-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Because one overpriced clothing store exclusive MP10 repaint wasn&#039;t enough. Anyone like to give the odds for a BAPE Ver. BLACK in 2017 then?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015-11)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10R&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2015, Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO Ver.) is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique deep red color scheme matching the [[#bapered|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. Red]] of the original G1 toy, with &amp;quot;BAPE&#039;s famous camouflage pattern&amp;quot; and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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* &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; Mini Die-Cast figure (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**Included with &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-33 Inferno]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Replacing the collector coins in previous releases, the Asia release of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Inferno comes with a mini Optimus Prime figure, the first in a range of non transformable collectables made from &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;lost art&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; Die-Cast metal and based on the corresponding Masterpiece figure (MP10).&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bapeblack-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|As predicted. What&#039;s the chances of a new BAPE color scheme? Teal Blue or Burnt Gold would be nice if you&#039;re reading this, BAPE.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10K&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2017, MP Convoy BAPE BLACKCAMO Ver. is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique black color scheme matching the [[#bapeblack|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK]] of the original G1 toy, with &amp;quot;BAPE&#039;s famous camouflage pattern&amp;quot; and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP711-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|At your 7-Eleven, freedom&#039;s waiting for you.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[February 28]], [[2018]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-711&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Matrix of Leadership, energon-axe, trailer, Roller, Spike Witwicky figurine&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively from Japanese 7-11 stores, MP-711 is an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]-decoed Convoy—white with green and blue highlighting—themed with [[7-Eleven]] logos. Unlike most MP-10 redecos, he comes with a trailer, Roller, and Spike figure, who is sporting a 7-Eleven uniform. Roller and the combat deck come with 7-Eleven logos, however Convoy&#039;s shoulder logos are stickers with the option of a green 7-Eleven logo or the standard Autobot logo on either shoulder.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Anyone up for a game of [[basketrek]]?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos safari LeBron Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 15]], [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10ASL&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari LeBron James sneakers, in a fetching scheme of vibrant orange plus black and gray with extra details and logos. Unfortunately he does not come with a [[ballobot]] accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Masterpiece-MP44-Convoy-V3.jpg|upright=3|thumb|All this for the low, low price of an arm, a leg, and your firstborn son! (Note: [[The Master Builders (episode)|Basketball accessory]] not included.)]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Ver.3.0&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[August 31]], [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-44&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, 2 beam effect parts, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, damaged head, alternate head, Starscream head, Starscream shoulder intakes, damaged chestpiece, jetpack, trailer, Roller, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]], [[Sparkplug Witwicky#Masterpiece|Sparkplug Witwicky figurine]], [[Carly#Masterpiece|Carly figurine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:An entirely new mold released to commemorate the brand&#039;s 35th anniversary, &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Convoy Ver.3.0&amp;quot; is a much more complex and cartoon-accurate figure than previous releases. At 50,000 yen (approximately $450 USD), this Convoy had the highest MSRP of any mass-market &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toy until &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron|Unicron]]&#039;s $575 price tag was announced.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Alongside the Trailer (which retains the same function and can hold 4 standard-sized Autobot cars at a time when open), Roller, the Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, and Energon Axe, the Combat Deck&#039;s base can be removed and with the new flip-out wheels, Roller (now cast in stark grey with silver rims) can tow it around. The cannon and arm section can also be removed so it can function as a flight stand, while an adapter for [[Dinobot (BW)#Masterpiece|MP-41 Dinobot]]&#039;s display stand is also included, and the Ion Blaster now has 2 effect parts, which can simulate blaster fire and when used with the Sideswipe rocket pack included, can be used as booster flames. He also comes with a fuel hose like that on the original figure, as well as a soundbox feature that can be switched between recorded lines by the character&#039;s original Japanese ([[Tesshō Genda]]) and English ([[Peter Cullen]]) voice actors, with transformation effects (though the ascending and descending transformation sounds are spliced together in his English voice) and Douglas Walsh music to boot! As to note, Cullen&#039;s clips are closer to the recent [[Aligned]] portrayals.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|MP-36 Megatron]], Convoy includes a battle-damaged head and an abdomen cover to replicate the war wounds in the climatic battle in the movie, and alongside a newly designed figure of Spike, he comes with two of Sparkplug and Carly, any of them capable of riding inside via 2 small doors on the side of the cab. A second alternate head is based on his head&#039;s rounder design seen in the first season of the cartoon and the Marvel Comics. His accessories can be stored in the trailer&#039;s removable undercarriage.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure, with the included intakes and alternate head in place, also doubles as [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP44|Starscream]] from &amp;quot;[[Megatron&#039;s Master Plan, Part 1]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, Convoy has been known to suffer from differing quality control issues. Because of a design flaw, certain plastic parts in his lower ratcheted knee joints tend to build stress during movement and eventually break. Furthermore, grey and yellow paint in parts that tend to get scratched and bumped during transformation have been prone to paint chipping. Some units have come with their [[For safety reasons|soft plastic]] ear antennas on different heads warped in-package. The human minifigures can have their ball jointed limbs rather easily popping out of their sockets and misassembled ( in this case, Carly with her groin part in reverse from the front).&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unlike MP-01 and MP-10, this version of Convoy did not get a fully localized Hasbro release for English-speaking markets. However, it is being imported by Hasbro through numerous retail outlets with additional branding using the localized Optimus Prime name and presumably with the same Hasbro-branded slipcover and English safety sheet given to other contemporary &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; releases. In Canada, the figure is being released as an EB Games exclusive, where he&#039;ll cost even more than the game consoles sold there! Hasbro&#039;s online product description neglects to mention the voice box gimmick, possibly due to English-speaking audiences&#039; unfamiliarity with Japanese &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; media and the fairly late reveal of his English-language voice clips.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was redecoed as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Black Convoy]], with the sound gimmick removed, and without the trailer, battle damaged, and Starscream parts.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos duckcamo Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 26]], [[2020]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10DC&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari Duck sneakers, in a fetching scheme of greens plus vibrant orange.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{note|These other Atmos variants were revealed in 2019, but to date have not been released. All have the same accessories.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|atmoselephant}}{{anchor|MP10ASE}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos ELEPHANT CAMO Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (black plus vibrant teal)&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|atmosviotech}}{{anchor|MP10ASV}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos VIOTECH CAMO Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039;(light grey plus light gold)&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos TIGER CAMO BLACK Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (black plus shocking green and gold)&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos TIGER CAMO YELLOW Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (yellow and black tiger stripes plus white)&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-57-Skyfire.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Optimus Prall, Masterpiece flavored!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Skyfire&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-57&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Included with the massive [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Skyfire]] is an articulated, [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] figurine of &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot;, made to scale with Skyfire&#039;s jet mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-MP-44S-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[:File:FightSuperRobotLifeTransformersManga.JPG|You know, Optimus Prime, the superhero from America.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[February]] [[2024]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-44S&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, beam effect part, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, alternate head&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; brand, &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; MP-44S Optimus Prime is a redeco of &amp;quot;[[#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]]&amp;quot;, featuring colors based on the [[#The Transformers|original &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; toy]]. Among the heaps of accessories included with the original release of Convoy, Optimus retains only his Ion Blaster (with its beam effect), Energon Axe, and the more rounded head styled after season 1 of the cartoon (here passing the squint test for the toy head). These accessories are the same as MP-49, but now includes the Transformers power base stand adapter. New for this release is a sheet of stickers to reproduce the, erm, sheet of stickers, included with &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime. As with the previous trailer-less [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|MP-49 Black Convoy]], the soundbox has been neutered for this release. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This redeco has noticeably different tolerance changes, with the joints being much tighter than both MP-44 and MP-49. Also unlike MP-49, the entire figure is painted albeit in a lighter, more resistive coat compared to MP-44. The &amp;quot;round head&amp;quot; was given blue eyes (a change from the promotional photos). With the adjusted tolerances in mind, the clips that hook the leg-stored cab panels into the gas tanks have been removed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Instead of the standard &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot; of Japanese releases based on older media, this toy uses the &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; name. It is explained as a name made popular by Hollywood movies—referring to the [[live-action film series]], which does not change character names in Japanese localization.&lt;br /&gt;
{{MP44Mold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RMConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My vehicle mode is dangerous and unroadworthy!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: [[July 15]], 2004&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot;, missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]&#039;&#039; toys, &amp;quot;G1 Convoy&amp;quot; (as he is amusingly referred to even in fiction) visibly takes its cue from &#039;&#039;20th Anniversary&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime, featuring a similar sculpt, but sharing few to none of the larger toy&#039;s other attributes, least of all anything that could be described as a successful transformation.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: G1 Convoy comes with two sets of fists, each pair featuring differently-shaped fist holes: one pair with square holes to hold the figure&#039;s &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot; (as his ion blaster is called), and the other with round 3mm-compatible holes to hold the spring-loaded translucent blue missile launcher (a generic accessory also available with &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Beast Megatron]] and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Beast Convoy]]). The fists are swapped out by simply popping them out of the wrist-hinge that holds them in place; the figure also includes an energon-axe that can be inserted into the wrist instead of a fist.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Due to being molded in translucent plastic, the waist section is prone to breakage, so exercise some caution. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RM DVDConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I&#039;m shiny!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Convoy + DVD&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: [[July 15]], 2004&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot;, missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Also in the first wave of &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039;, this special edition release of G1 Convoy is decked out in metallic paint and a tint of yellow for his eyes, with an extra Autobot insignia tampographed onto his right shoulder, and a black Convoy Gun. The figure comes packed with a DVD containing the first episode of the &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; cartoon, &amp;quot;[[Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/DVDConvoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy + DVD at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|RobotmastersBlack}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Rmblackconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I&#039;m blacky!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Convoy Limited Black Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2005)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot;, missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right), Calamity Defenser&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Available only via mail-order through &#039;&#039;Dengeki Hobby&#039;&#039; magazine, the &amp;quot;Limited Black Version&amp;quot; of G1 Convoy is just that: a straight [[black redeco]] of the G1 Convoy toy. He comes with all his original accessories, appropriately redecoed (including a silver version of his axe), as well as a gold-chromed version of the &amp;quot;Calamity Defenser&amp;quot; [[solitarium]] weapon that came with [[Psycho-Orb]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/HHG1Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy Limited Black Version at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Crayola convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The third one is totally &#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; Prime!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Lucky Draw figure, 2005)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot;, missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: When &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; G1 Convoy was turned into a Lucky Draw figure, the color scheme into which he was redecoed was chosen through a children&#039;s coloring contest held in the pages of the December 2004 issue of &#039;&#039;[[TV Magazine]]&#039;&#039;. The winning entry was a... &#039;&#039;startling&#039;&#039; mixture of blue, orange and two shades of green, earning the toy the [[fandom|fan]]-appointed nickname of &amp;quot;Crayola Convoy&amp;quot;. As with all Lucky Draws, it is extremely rare, with only ten units produced.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy/1594/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy.html More information on &amp;quot;Crayola Convoy&amp;quot; at LuckyDrawTransformers.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2003)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TFU03-toy Optimus Spychanger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Why won&#039;t they repaint my full-size toy in these colours?!?]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Spy Changer, 2004)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Spy Changer&amp;quot; Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; [[Spychanger]] [[Scourge (RID)#Spychanger|Scourge]] toy, transforming into a Western Star 4964EX truck. He replaces most of the black plastic with predominantly red and blue, with silver for detailing. Like most Spy Changers, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Originally a [[KB Toys]] exclusive, the first release of this toy (and the others in the assortment) did not have any sub-line designation at all, but later releases for other chains, most notably &amp;quot;budget&amp;quot; chains like Family Dollar, marked them as &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; product.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This mold was also redecoed into [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Optimus Prime Figure|a Spy Changer version of the live-action movie Optimus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Universe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Collector&#039;s Edition&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|OrionPax}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1-toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Welcome to The Past!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Orion Pax&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2005)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;67&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Barrelroller&amp;quot; robot/&amp;quot;electromagnetic lift handle&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;laser rifle&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Collector&#039;s Edition|Collector&#039;s Edition]]&#039;&#039; Japanese [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive is a [[redeco]] of [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] [[Kup (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Kup]], released in conjunction with [[Kup (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Kup&#039;s 2005 reissue]] in &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039;. He transforms into a Cybertronian pickup truck, and is colored to represent [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Orion Pax]] as he appeared in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 television series]] episode &amp;quot;[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Like the Kup reissue, he comes with both the original release&#039;s gun and a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]], in this case [[Roller (G1)#Collector&#039;s Edition|Barrelroller]], a redeco of [[Recoil (G1)#Toys|Recoil]]. The original-release rifle has been slightly retooled to fit in the wider fist-holes of the Targetmaster vesion of the mold.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Just as the reissued Kup came with a reissue of [[Wheelie (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Wheelie]], this set also included a redeco of Wheelie as Orion&#039;s best friend, [[Dion (G1)#Toys|Dion]]. It shipped to buyers in September 2005.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: In later years, other Kup toys would be repainted into Orion Pax [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Tribute2Pack|under the]] &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Tribute|Tribute]]&#039;&#039; line, and also the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;A Hero Is Born&amp;quot; double pack.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/OrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;T.H.S.-02&#039;&#039;&#039;[[File:THS02Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Expensive and tiny.]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, [[jet pack|rocket pack]], 8 hands (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Shōji Kawamori]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: &#039;&#039;[[Hybrid Style]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is an &#039;&#039;insanely&#039;&#039; detailed and complex transforming toy, created under the supervision of famed mecha designer [[Shōji Kawamori]]. Standing only three and three-quarter inches tall in robot mode, the figure is partially constructed from die-cast metal and features one of the most complex transformation sequences ever seen on a &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; figure of its size. Alas, the small size of the figure also works against it, as it required several design concessions that resulted in (if we&#039;re being nice about it) an unimpressive cab mode.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Prime is loaded with a ridiculous number of features and accessories. The robot itself is highly poseable, and both the smokestacks on Prime&#039;s shoulders and the fuel tanks on his legs can be rotated forward to act as guns, even featuring sculpted detail to this effect. As ever, he comes with a trailer that opens up into his crazy-detailed Combat Deck, featuring more action features than ever before. In trailer mode alone, it features a flip-down support stand so it can stand alone, a spring-loaded pop-out ramp instead of a fold-down one, and when the trailer is split for transformation, the traditional support legs underneath automatically swing out into place. The trailer houses most of Prime&#039;s accessories, including his ion blaster (with a moveable ammo clip to allow for multiple poses) and energon-axe, as well as his classic gas pump accessory, now with a poseable wire instead of a rubber hose. Two fold-out compartments provide storage space for six of Prime&#039;s interchangeable fists, while the other two remain attached the robot: two clenched, two open, a pointing right fist, a tilted left fist (for holding the ion blaster&#039;s ammo clip), and two fists with slots to grip the miniscule Matrix of Leadership that fits in a tiny chamber in Prime&#039;s chest. The Combat Deck&#039;s artillery robot features two flip-out handles that Prime can grip as if aiming the drone&#039;s guns, and Roller is also included, with three different 3mm ports to hold Prime&#039;s gun and gas pump. Lastly, Prime comes with a rocket pack like those used by the Autobots in such Generation 1 cartoon episodes as &amp;quot;[[Dinobot Island, Part 1|Dinobot Island]]&amp;quot;, and a stand shaped like the Autobot insignia that allows him to be displayed in mid-air, as if in flight. The rocket pack also has 3mm ports for Prime&#039;s weapons, and stores on the front of the trailer in vehicle mode.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Purchase of a &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at a Japanese [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] store allowed the buyer the option of also purchasing the exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]&#039;&#039; [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Hot Rod]] toy. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The toy also received a Hasbro release 11 years later under the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YOTR2017|&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039;]] line.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Cybertron/HybridConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Hybrid Style Convoy on TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:THS-02B G2Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yanigerlicious!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Black Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;T.H.S.-02B&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers, 2 heads&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively through e-HOBBY, this black and teal repaint of &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Convoy features the traditional &amp;quot;[[Nemesis Prime (disambiguation)|Nemesis Prime]]&amp;quot; color scheme, but represents a version of Optimus Prime himself. In addition to all the original accessories, the toys also includes several more deliciously metatextual goodies, themed around the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy and comics: two new large guns patterned after the new weapons wielded by the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime toy, and two additional (blue) Prime heads that can be swapped with the figure&#039;s regular noggin, sculpted explicitly in the style of [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; comic]] artist [[Derek Yaniger]]. One head is pristine, the other decorated to match the battle damage seen on the cover of the [[War Without End!|first &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; issue]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As the more franchise-savvy TransFans may realise, these extra parts, plus the black trailer of Convoy Black Version, can all be used to modify the original, red &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime into a comic-accurate &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; version, complete with a black trailer, trailer-mounted guns and your choice of Yaniger-style heads.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This figure came in a unique box, packaged with a [[Hybrid Style Convoy Black Version|mini-comic]], both illustrated by [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Hybrid-Style-THS-02-Convoy-Black-Gold-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Texas tea.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Black Gold Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (November 25, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;T.H.S.-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Available &#039;&#039;only&#039;&#039; in China markets, Convoy Black Gold Version is yet another black repaint of the first &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Convoy figure, with some gold detailing. Convoy Black Gold Version does not include any extra accessories unlike the Black Version release above. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Alternators/Binaltech}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Alternators OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I don&#039;t come with a creepy girl...]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Convoy BT.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and neither do I...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Alternator ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;21&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Binaltech ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;BT-22&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Engine/gun&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Steve Bono]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime transforms into an accurate 1:24 scale Dodge Ram SRT-10. The vehicle mode features rubber tires, functional steering, opening hood, tail gate and doors with a detailed cabin interior. Several of the details of his [[robot mode]] body are based on the sculpt of the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime figure, but the head itself shares more similarities with the Powermaster mold. He is armed with a small pistol which transforms into his vehicle mode engine.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was originally conceived by Hasbro to be another character (exactly who is unknown), rather than Optimus Prime, but Takara insisted that the toy be made into Optimus to help it sell well in their markets, as the vehicle mode was no particular draw, given its scarcity in Japan. Reportedly, the figure cost twice as much as other Alternators to construct, so Hasbro had to bow to this demand so Takara would help fund it. Ironically, Takara eventually wound up soliciting the figure &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; as Prime, but as his &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]&#039;&#039; lookalike, [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] (perhaps connected to the Powermasteresque headsculpt), before its Japanese release was cancelled and moved over into the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]&#039;&#039; toyline (see below).&lt;br /&gt;
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: It took two further years, but this figure was eventually released as part of the Japanese counterpart to the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; line (&#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039;) in 2008. &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; Convoy features some additional paint details, like his silver pelvis, additional patterns on his shoulders, and red paint on his engine-gun, and like all &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; figures, he also includes die-cast metal pieces. Unlike previous Binaltech releases, a bio-card was not included.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This sculpt was also used to create &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#22|Archive of &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; Convoy&#039;s bio and tech specs]]&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AltOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Alternators/Binaltech Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Kiss Players&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kiss Convoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|...And yet, I do!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy × Melissa&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Engine/gun, &amp;quot;[[Surfblade]]&amp;quot; surfboard/sword weapon, [[Marissa Faireborn]] figurine with stand and 2 pairs of arms and legs&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a redeco of &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime. While the figures may appear similar at first glance, given that &#039;&#039;Kiss Players&#039;&#039; Prime is still red, blue and black, there are many subtle differences, not least of all the replacement of the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; figure&#039;s bare, flat red plastic with a deep metallic red paint. Several of his body parts are cast in different colors of plastic (for example, his shins, formerly black, are now blue, while his formerly-blue hands are now black), and he features more intricate paint applications on his shoulders, and especially his pelvis, which is decorated to look like Prime&#039;s traditional bumper.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In addition to the small engine-pistol of his &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; figure, Prime comes with the &amp;quot;Surfblade&amp;quot;, a pink surfboard that can be reconfigured into either two small knives or a large double-bladed sword. As with all the &#039;&#039;Kiss Players&#039;&#039; figures, Prime also comes with a [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of a cute girl: in this case, Marissa Faireborn, who can perch upon his shoulder or sit in his driver&#039;s seat, and comes with two pairs of interchangeable arms and legs. Additionally, the set includes a CD featuring the first five episodes of the [[Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|&#039;&#039;Kiss Players&#039;&#039; radio drama]], as well as the exclusive bonus audio adventure, &amp;quot;[[Someday, Beneath the Sun]].&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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:This set was originally intended to be released under the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech Asterisk]]&#039;&#039; line, as &amp;quot;Black Convoy meets Marissa&amp;quot;, but this release was cancelled before it was officially even announced.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TitaniumHeroes WWPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Well he &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; a car... in a car &#039;&#039;crash&#039;&#039;.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (6&amp;quot; Cybertron Heroes, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster]], display stand&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the first wave of &#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039; 6-inch Cybertron Heroes figures, this figure is based on Optimus Prime&#039;s [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] form as seen in the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic book &amp;quot;[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]&amp;quot;. Prime transforms into a comic-accurate Cybertronian truck in a few steps, and his ion blaster can be slotted in the back of the truck mode cab for storage. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure was personally designed by comic artist [[Don Figueroa]], who created the original comic design in the first place, and his signature is left on the figure in the most literal way: the word &amp;quot;DON&amp;quot; can be seen sculpted into the barrel of his silver ion blaster. The paint on the handle of his ion blaster scuffs rather easily when placed into his hands.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; figure, Prime is made in large part from die-cast metal, but like so many of the other toys in the &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; line, his plastic joints have trouble supporting his heavy metal weight. For that reason, the tiny insufficient clips that hold his shoulders in place are highly prone to breaking off, leaving his shoulders floppy and unable to be secured in robot mode. He comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Cybertron Heroes&amp;quot;, with a unique removable nameplate.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitTWW6OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Titanium war within 2pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now we just need a [[Sherman Dam|dam]]....]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;War Within Optimus Prime vs. War Within Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (two-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:This [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] [[exclusive]] &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; two-pack includes the previously-released &#039;&#039;War Within&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime figure along with the &#039;&#039;War Within&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Megatron]] Megatron figure and an exclusive [[variant]] cover of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]&#039;&#039; [[The War Within issue 5|#5]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:As the mass retail release of the last waves of the &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Cybertron Heroes&amp;quot; figures was delayed for several months, the two-pack version of Megatron was at least initially more widely available than the individually packaged one.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Despite being mentioned in the joint [[instructions]] leaflet for the set, neither figure includes their display base.&lt;br /&gt;
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:There appears to be a variant of this two-pack: One version has the Optimus Prime figure more or less identical to its individual release, whereas the other one drops the additional black paint weathering, making him much cleaner-looking.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|classicsprime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ClassicsPrime Voyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The definitive Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold of 2006. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Henkei.21 Henkei.21|And 2008.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UnitedBlack|And 2012.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of Extinction|And 2014.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#StandFall|And 2016.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Alex Kubalsky]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is an all-new modern Optimus Prime design based upon the original Optimus Prime, as is the intention for the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; toyline. He transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large wind vane on his roof. As with most &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:In [[robot mode]], his wind vane transforms into a large ion blaster, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller laser cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barrelled over-shoulder weapon. Undocumented in the instructions, Optimus can also use the wind vane as a shield, If one of his fists is folded down. The unusually high amount of yellow paint used throughout the body is supposed to emulate the yellow stickers from the original G1 toy. The toy has a trailer hitch, but does not come with a trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, the yellow paint on his forearms tends to flake off.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Voyager Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ClassicsPrime Vs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They did me right, [[#20th_Anniversary.2FMasterpiece|once]].]] &lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;The Ultimate Battle&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: This &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a smaller, Deluxe Class figure with a noticeable physical resemblance to Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]]&#039;&#039; Prime figure, and a transformation that is about as successful. The figure is armed with a tommy gun-shaped laser rifle that transforms into a turret-like configuration and mounts on the rear of his truck mode, and features a spinning &amp;quot;power punch&amp;quot; action that sees the whole upper half of his torso spin when a button on his back is pressed. Pressing the button &amp;quot;unlocks&amp;quot; the spinning mechanism; pull &#039;&#039;hard&#039;&#039; on the button, and you can lock the torso back into place.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In the United States, Prime was only available in a special two-pack with a similarly unique &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Megatron toy]], and the specially-produced &amp;quot;[[Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle|The Ultimate Battle]]&amp;quot; DVD (which is, inappropriately enough, entirely about the [[Unicron Trilogy]]). The two-pack (including the DVD) was also available as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] &amp;quot;Bonus Value&amp;quot; version with two randomly selected members of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], in the combinations [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]/[[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]], Overcast/[[Deepdive (Cybertron)|Deepdive]] and Deepdive/Longarm. International markets, including European countries, saw the two-pack in a considerably smaller, differently-shaped box that was lacking the DVD case (the DVD was instead made available separately). In addition, Mexico, Singapore and some European countries such as the Netherlands and Hungary also received the two figures on individual cardbacks. For the United States market, the two-pack was [[rebranding|rebranded]] and re-released in [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039;]]-branded packaging later in 2007, available from Dollar General, Big Lots and [[KB Toys]], and &#039;&#039;again&#039;&#039; in [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;]]-branded packaging in 2011, this time available from Dollar General and Big Bad Toy Store.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was later &#039;&#039;also&#039;&#039; made available without redeco as part of the &amp;quot;Leader for the Ages&amp;quot; two-pack released under the [[#Transformers (2007)|live-action movie line]] (see below) and saw several redecos for [[#Universe (2008)|&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039;]] (&amp;quot;Special Edition&amp;quot;, below), &#039;&#039;[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]&#039;&#039; (&amp;quot;Sons of Cybertron&amp;quot;, below) and [[#United|United]] (below).&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:DVD 20thPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Discounted at a Walmart near you.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leader, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, display stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Produced to coincide with the 20th anniversary of &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039; and its release on DVD by [[Sony]], this edition of Prime is a redeco of his &#039;&#039;[[#Masterpiece|20th Anniversary]]&#039;&#039; figure. It replaces the original&#039;s metallic paint with flatter colors and does away with any and all vacuum-metalized plastic, as well as altering several other small details across the body, like the color of the lights on his feet and chest.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Prime comes with all the accessories of his previous release, although his ever-changing ion blaster is now somewhat confusingly cast in blue plastic. He features one major additional accessory: an electronic display base sculpted with the image of the Matrix and the Autobot insignia. Pressing the insignia&#039;s crest triggers a series of electronic soundbytes, mostly quotes from the movie recited not by original actor [[Peter Cullen]], but by Hasbro&#039;s in-house actor, [[Ron Hayden]]: &amp;quot;Autobots, transform and roll out!&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;I want you to make a special run to Autobot City,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Megatron must be stopped!&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;All we need is a little energon, and a lot of luck,&amp;quot; and two samples of the classic [[Transformation#The noise|transformation sound effect]], one ascending, one descending.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The display stand itself was later redecoed as a mail-in prize for TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]&#039;&#039; promotion, intended to be used with &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Convoy]], and again when it was packaged with the &amp;quot;Last Production&amp;quot; run of the Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/20thDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on DVD Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:PepsiOptimusPrime.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Subservience to Corporate America is the duty of all servile beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Pepsi Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Autobot, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Left &amp;amp; right fists, ion blaster, trailer&lt;br /&gt;
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:Inspired by the [[#The Transformers|1985 promotional version]] of Optimus Prime that featured Pepsi stickers on his trailer, this outlandish incarnation of Prime is a slightly altered version of Takara&#039;s 2005 [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure (which represented a different character to Prime). The figure was only sold by [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] at various conventions, and given away as a promotional prize by Pepsi, via their [[Mountain Dew]] brand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:A redeco of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime cab robot sporting an egregious number of Pepsi-themed paint masks and details, Pepsi Prime&#039;s differences from Pepsi Convoy are minimal: he features the shortened smokestacks previously seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release of the mold, the blue pattern on his decals are different (matching the American Pepsi can/bottle look at the time rather than the one used in Japan), and also has a different layout for the Pepsi logo on his left shoulder. Like Pepsi Convoy, he comes with an entirely new trailer unit, specially designed to carry either a single 500ml (16.9 oz) size [[soft drink]] bottle, three 350ml cans, or 12 bottle caps (bottle cap figurines being a common and popular collectible item in Japan). In a first for the Prime mold, the figure&#039;s fists store in holes on the underside of the trailer while he is in vehicle mode. His ion blaster (which also stores under the trailer) is the first Hasbro reissue to feature the original, thick-barrel sculpt, which was reinstated to the mold by the &#039;&#039;[[#Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; release of Prime a few years prior.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/PepsiPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Pepsi Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Sports Label&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:NikemusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Comfortable &#039;&#039;yet stylish&#039;&#039; jogging is the right of all fashionable beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Surely one of the strangest examples of licensed &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; products, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Sports Label|Sports Label]]&#039;&#039; Convoy transforms into a &#039;&#039;shoe&#039;&#039;. Something of a [[shellformer]], this baffling incarnation of Prime is colored primarily white and red in his alt mode of a realistic-looking (if notably undersized) Nike Free 7.0 sneaker, complete with gratuitously long real fabric shoelaces. In [[robot mode]], he is made instantly recognizable by his incorporation of some additional blue and silver in predictable areas, and a traditionally Prime-styled head. Less traditionally, and somewhat perversely, Prime&#039;s feet are sculpted in the likeness of his own sneaker mode, making it seem like he&#039;s wearing himself!&lt;br /&gt;
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:His gun splits into two halves and stores inside his [[kibble]] in shoe mode; in an undocumented feature, it has two handle pegs on opposite sides, so that it can be held either at its far end or halfway along its length. The gun halves can also be plugged together in two different ways.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was, in fact, the &#039;&#039;only&#039;&#039; mold in the &#039;&#039;Sports Label&#039;&#039; line. It was redecoed into the &amp;quot;Marine Free&amp;quot; version of Prime himself (see below), and given a new head to create &#039;&#039;Sports Label&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Megatron]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/SLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Sport Label Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Sportslabel convoy marine version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime&#039;s secret Magnus cosplay.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0 Marine Version&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:A redeco of the first &#039;&#039;Sports Label&#039;&#039; Convoy, this figure transforms into a white, navy, and grey sneaker. Promotional images for the figure depicted its robot mode as white and aqua-blue, but the finished product was visibly darker, produced in shades of off-white and dark teal. In either coloration, it sure as heck &#039;&#039;looks&#039;&#039; like it should be [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]], but for whatever reason... it ain&#039;t.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Encore convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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:A new series of reissues means a new release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure, and Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]&#039;&#039; series proved no different. This edition of the figure featured no extra accessories, but it did include the original, thick-barrelled version of Prime&#039;s rifle, as reinstated to the mold by the &#039;&#039;[[#The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; version of the toy a few years prior. Both his blue and red plastics are lighter than normal, though not to the extent of Hasbro&#039;s subsequent 25th Anniversary release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Notably, this edition addresses the small but persistent issue of the Autobot insignias on Prime&#039;s shoulders: Ever since 1984, applying the stickers evenly had been a challenge due to small bumps the figure&#039;s shoulders are textured with. Like the [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure released two years prior, &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; Convoy replaces the stickers with [[tampograph]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|MusicLabelConvoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MusicLabel-toy iPodConvoy.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|You just paid 140 bucks for a new headsculpt, didn&#039;t you? I bet you don&#039;t even &#039;&#039;own&#039;&#039; an iPod...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy —playing iPod speaker—&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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: Hot on the heels of their licensing deals with Pepsi and Nike, TakaraTomy got themselves a slice of Apple™ pie and released Convoy —playing [[iPod]] speaker— as part of their small, musically-themed &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]&#039;&#039; line. This version of Prime is an all-white redeco of the original Generation 1 cab robot, which (much like the &amp;quot;Marine Version&amp;quot; of Prime from the &#039;&#039;[[#Sports Label|Sports Label]]&#039;&#039; line) makes it seem like he ought to be Ultra Magnus. The figure is actually even derived from the retool of the mold created for the original Ultra Magnus figure, as distinguished by the elongated hubcap pegs on the front wheels. Like Pepsi Prime before it, the figure&#039;s fists now store in peg holes on the under side of its trailer. The toy lacks any of the original Prime&#039;s stickers (even the silver stripe on his chest is now a [[paint operation]]) and includes the original thick-barrelled version of Prime&#039;s blaster. The toy features a brand new headsculpt based on the [[#20th Anniversary|20th Anniversary]] Prime figure, given additional poseability not previously seen on the figure by being mounted on a [[ball joint]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:This, of course, is all secondary to the main draw of the figure: it pulls an all-white trailer, which transforms into a working iPod speaker dock by rotating a substantial wedge of its full length 90 degrees . The dock features three working buttons; power, volume up and volume down, as well as an Autobot sigil indicator light. Included is a wall-plugging (Japanese) A/C adaptor with a long lead that plugs into the reverse of the trailer. Although American importers shouldn&#039;t have too much trouble, those living in parts of the world using higher strength A/C current outlets should be warned NOT to simply plug the A/C adaptor in with only a socket adapter, as this will overload the device and fry it completely. Buying the appropriate kind of universal A/C adaptor with advice from an electronics specialty shop is recommended.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/MLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Music Label Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|MusicLabelOP}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Musiclabelprimewithdock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I&#039;m gonna call you Peanut.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime —speakers for iPod—&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Designated &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; rather than the traditional Japanese &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot;, this figure is a redeco of the previous &#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039; Convoy figure into the character&#039;s traditional red, blue and silver color scheme. Unlike previous re-issues of the mold, iPod Optimus Prime&#039;s sports a paint application similar to KissPlayers Convoy, having its ABS/PVC parts painted over with a thin layer of his iconic red, white (silver if you will) and blue motif paint applications (with the exception of his iPod docking trailer). This includes his trailer, though the effect is somewhat marred by the large, visible gap on one side. When reconfigured into dock mode, the interior surfaces surrounding the speakers are decorated with black-on-silver techno-patterns as well as three &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; logos. The recessed space also features a stylised, almost [[Frank Miller]]esque, high-contrast portrait of Prime&#039;s face, although this is largely covered when an iPod is inserted. The figure comes in identical packaging to the original &#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039; Convoy, save for the addition of a sticker illustrating the different color of its contents.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|MusicLabelExile}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ExileTransformersSpeakers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The right of all sentient beings is... um... what am I promoting now? Wait, a Japanese pop band? Are you kidding me? I need a new agent.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;{{anchor|EXILE}}EXILE x TRANSFORMERS —speakers for iPod—&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Exclusive to [http://www.ldhshop.jp/ LDH Shop], this redeco of the &#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039; Convoy toy is utterly ridiculous and was created as a promotion for the Japanese pop band {{w|Exile (Japanese band)|EXILE}}. While Convoy himself has EXILE written on his right forearm, his trailer sports the &amp;quot;Love Dream Happiness&amp;quot; tagline of LDH Inc.[http://www.ldh.co.jp/shopping/index.html], as well as the &amp;quot;EXILE Perfect Year 2008&amp;quot; logo of the &amp;quot;EXILE Perfect Year 2008 Ultimate Best Box&amp;quot; boxset, which was released some months after he was.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2007)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Movie LeaderfortheAges 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The more things change, the more they, uh, get bigger guns.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Leader for the Ages&#039;&#039;&#039; (Wal*Mart exclusive two-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: This Wal*Mart-[[exclusive]] two-pack pairs the deluxe-size &#039;&#039;[[#Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime figure with [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] line&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Fast Action Battlers]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Power Hook Optimus Prime]] toy. Both toys are identical to their original releases, and together represent the Optimus Primes of the oldest and newest generations (at the time) of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;, respectively. The movie Prime is designated &amp;quot;2007 Optimus Prime&amp;quot;, while the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; figure is dubbed &amp;quot;1984 Optimus Prime&amp;quot; (referring not, of course, to the toy, which was produced in 2006, but to the character).&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Diablock Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039; (&#039;&#039;&#039;Mecha Builder Vol.03&#039;&#039;&#039;)[[File:DiablockPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| We have the technology. We can &#039;&#039;rebuild him&#039;&#039;. Except, uh.. for his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|face]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Rounding out a bumper year of Japanese-[[exclusive]] Generation 1 Optimus Primes, the Takara-licensed Kawada brand &#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039; Convoy is a fully transformable Lego-style block building figure similar in premise to the earlier American &#039;&#039;[[Built to Rule!]]&#039;&#039; sets. The &#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039; figure, however, easily outstrips the &#039;&#039;Built to Rule!&#039;&#039; sets by both being an accurate representation of the toy on which it is based, and being able to transform between modes &#039;&#039;without&#039;&#039; having to be partially disassembled and put back together first. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Forming a roughly 11-inch figure when fully assembled, &#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039; Convoy is highly articulated, save for his head, which is only able to move up and down. Said head is also by far the most stylised aspect of the figure, with no real attempt to approximate Prime&#039;s face or mouthplate, instead featuring only a reversed block that gives the odd impression of a cycloptic eye. It is possibly intended to actually represent his forehead grill, as a yellow block inside his head construction remains barely-visible through a slit in his face, possibly intended to represent the classic toy&#039;s yellow eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure&#039;s [[transformation scheme]] is based on the original G1 figure, the only differences being that the fists are not removed but become the headlights, and instead of flipping backwards inside the chest, &#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039; Convoy&#039;s noggin flips forwards with the aid of opening chest windows. A &amp;quot;laser rifle&amp;quot; in the shape of his ion cannon can be built from black bricks, and stickers bearing the Autobot [[Insignia|faction symbol]] can be placed on his shoulders, although this is not recommended as it is designed to permanently stick to multiple tiles which dislodge easily and may damage the sticker.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Henkei convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 13]], 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[#Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class Optimus Prime. He features a significantly altered colour scheme, generally to make the toy more closely resemble his appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon and the original toyline. His truck mode features less silver paint striping, but compensates with a [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]] grill/fender area. In [[robot mode]] all of his previously grey plastic is replaced with red plastic, with a majority of it being painted silver, chromed, or painted gunmetal gray. He features a different shade of red, blue, and clear blue plastic than the Classics version. Since &#039;&#039;Henkei!&#039;&#039; toys do not feature a heat-sensitive rubsign, &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; Convoy has two Autobot sigils tampographed onto his shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Henkei clear convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Clear Version&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[June 19]], 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:This redeco of &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; Convoy is cast almost entirely in translucent colored plastic. Also known by the nickname &amp;quot;Crystal Convoy&amp;quot; among fans, it was first released as an exclusive for the Japanese convention Tokyo Toy Fair 2008, limited to 1000 pieces at the event, but was later made available through [[e-HOBBY]]. It was sold in a monochrome-blue version of &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; Convoy&#039;s regular packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act491/index.php More information on Convoy Clear Version at TFkenkon.com]&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|HenkeiGold}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[vacuum metallizing|Chromed]] entirely in gold like many other [[Lucky Draw figure]]s before it, this version of Prime was available only through a &#039;&#039;[[TV Magazine]]&#039;&#039; mail-in promotion held in December 2008, and was limited to only five units, making it one of the rarest officially available Transformers toys in the world.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, this toy has become the target of several [[knockoff]]s aimed at gullible collectors. Most of the fake ones can be told apart from the real deal by various details not matching up. The real one is cast in gold plastic, painted over in gold chrome and sports small red Autobot [[insignia|logos]] on both shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&amp;amp;album=12878&amp;amp;dispsize=600&amp;amp;start=0 Gallery of (hopefully) a genuine Gold Convoy at TFormers.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2008&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:A (technically) [[unreleased toy|unreleased]] [[black repaint|&amp;quot;black&amp;quot; redeco]] of &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; Voyager-sized Convoy using the same plastic layout and paint mask but replacing red and blue with black, silver with gray, leaving the previously vacuum-metalized grill/fender area unpainted, changing the blue tint for the windows to red and changing all silver and yellow paint operations to blue. The red Autobot insignias would have remained unchanged.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;blackgentei1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&amp;amp;album=9553&amp;amp;dispsize=800&amp;amp;start=0 Gallery of the unreleased &#039;&#039;Gentei! Gentei&#039;&#039; black Convoy at TFormers.com.]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure would have come in a monochrome version of the standard &#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039; Convoy&#039;s packaging, still named &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot; but now labeled as part of the &#039;&#039;Gentei! Gentei&#039;&#039; range of exclusives.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;blackgentei2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/universe-classics-20-29/transformers-henkei-wonderfest-exclusive-black-convoy-in-box-167615/ The unreleased &#039;&#039;Gentei! Gentei!&#039;&#039; black Convoy in packaging] at TFW2005.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Reportedly, this figure was intended as a Wonderfest exclusive, but was canceled because, according too [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Shogo Hasui]], it was too similar to &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nemesis Prime]]. [[Knockoff]]s were later made available, so buyers beware!&lt;br /&gt;
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:A minor redeco (replacing the Autobot insignias with Decepticon insignias, adding silver paint to the grill/fender area and changing the blue paint operations to teal) [[#UnitedBlack|was eventually released]] as a [[Tokyo Toy Show|Tokyo Toy Show 2012]] exclusive, now marketed as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers United|United]]&#039;&#039; line.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2008)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Universetoy 25th anniversary optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2|And the block has returned!!!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: G1&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, sound effects module, comic, DVD&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Sold at the rather exorbitant price of $75, this re-release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is actually one of the most visually different from the other &amp;quot;straight&amp;quot; reissues of the mold, despite Hasbro&#039;s assurance that this is the toy you had as a kid. Positively &#039;&#039;anemic&#039;&#039; in comparison with the original toy, this Prime&#039;s red parts are visibly paler than usual, while his blue parts are much lighter (although the version released at Canadian retail reportedly sports a deeper shade of red again). This shade of blue extends to both Roller (a lighter blue than his traditional dark shade, yet darker than the lightest the figure has been in its history) and the internal workings of his Combat Deck, which is itself a much flatter shade of light grey, compared to its normal dark, swirled metallic silver color. In addition, the toy features the now-customary shortened smokestacks, and the elongated missiles seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release, while the Autobot insignias on his shoulders are no longer stickers, but rather tampographs, like on Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; release. While all reissues of the Prime mold since 2003 have used the original thick-barreled mold for his ion blaster, this version includes the slender sculpt instead.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a 25th anniversary set, Prime includes several new pack-in bonuses: a reprint of the [[The Transformers (issue)|first issue]] of the original [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|comic book]], a DVD containing all three parts of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|animated series]] pilot [[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|&amp;quot;More than Meets the Eye&amp;quot;]], and three desktop wallpapers, and a battery-powered Autobot symbol that plays transforming sound effects, part of the first version of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; [[theme song]], and three voice clips performed by Peter Cullen: &amp;quot;I am Optimus Prime!&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Autobot, transform and roll out!&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Megatron must be stopped, no matter the cost.&amp;quot; There are some reports that the Autobot symbol could be worn out or damaged during the time of purchase.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Outside the United States, this set was available in a thinner rectangular box. It contained all the original accessories from the American release, but not the DVD. An English-only version of this packaging format was available in Asia and Australia (initially only available at Myer stores, but later also at Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us, Kmart and Target, eventually at drastically reduced prices), while a bilingual English/French packaging variant was available in Canada, still including—though not advertised on the packaging—the (English only) comic book.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/25thOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Deluxe Class===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|UniSpecEd}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Uni2008-toy SEOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class: Special Edition, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;SE-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Special Edition&amp;quot; Optimus Prime is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; multi-pack toy, featuring some minor paint detail changes, bluer translucent plastic, darker and cooler gray plastic, and darker metallic flake red and blue plastic, with his (previously black-only) rifle body most notably now being cast in both blue &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; black plastic. He came in special &amp;quot;book box&amp;quot; style packaging with black-and-white boxart, and was only available at retail in Australian and Asian markets. North American customers could later buy him via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/HTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Special Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Titanium-toy Target OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yawn... Hey, wait! Am I [[Delta Magnus]] now?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (6&amp;quot; Cybertron Heroes, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, display stand&lt;br /&gt;
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: A [[Target]]-exclusive [[redeco]] of War Within Optimus Prime in [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action film]]-inspired colors. The bio on the back of the packaging only fills up half of the allotted space, as if the [[Forest Lee|writer]] was tired of describing Optimus Primes.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TitOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Target-exclusive Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AlternityConvoy VibrantRed.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It&#039;s like G2 Go-bots all over again...but cooler!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy [Ultimate Metal Silver]&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[February 26]], 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;A-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]&#039;&#039; Convoy transforms into a 1:32 scale Nissan GT-R, featuring die-cast metal parts, an opening hood, trunk and doors, as well as an interior, complete with his feet and thighs being sculpted to form the back seats. This complex figure stands at 6.5&amp;quot; tall, and is armed with a pair of blasters on each arm. In the hyper-dimensional world of the oft-confusing &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; fiction, this figure specifically represents the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Story of Binaltech|Optimus Prime]] of [[universal stream]] [[BT World|Primax 903.0 Beta]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The mold suffers from a [[Design flaw|minor design oversight]], wherein the rear Nissan badge collides with his left leg strut when the left foot is hinged over and pegged into a clear plastic socket during transformation, with the results being that the connection is slightly crooked, isn&#039;t very secure, and sometimes pops off, and that the crooked pegging often causes the socket to crack.&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; Convoy was simultaneously available in both this silver coloration, and a deco based on his traditional appearance termed &amp;quot;Vibrant Red&amp;quot; (see below). The figure was later redecoed to create &amp;quot;[[Nemesis Prime (Universe)#Alternity 2|Convoy [Super Black]]]&amp;quot; (representing not Optimus Prime, but &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]]), &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultra Magnus]], and &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; [[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atlas]]. It was retooled into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]&#039;&#039; [[#GT|GT-R Prime]], [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|VibrantRed}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy [Vibrant Red]&#039;&#039;&#039; (February 26, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;A-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Vibrant Red&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; Convoy is a redeco of the &amp;quot;Ultimate Metal Silver&amp;quot; figure in the much more traditional red and blue Prime color scheme, representing the Optimus Prime of universal stream [[Primax 109.0 Beta]]. The figure was available simultaneously with the Ultimate Metal Silver version, sharing the same packaging and pack-in materials, save for the color of the illustration on the front of the box, and a sticker that identified the figure within.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2010)==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Deluxe Class}}{{anchor|Sons of Cybertron}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy sons of cybertron optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Sons of Cybertron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2010)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Machine gun turret/rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released as part of [[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]&#039;&#039; campaign, the &amp;quot;Sons of Cybertron&amp;quot; set includes a redeco of the 2006 &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Ultimate Battle&amp;quot; pack Deluxe class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]], cast mostly in translucent plastic (his shoulders remain opaque [[Unpaintable plastic|Polyoxymethylene (POM)]]).&lt;br /&gt;
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: He comes packaged with a similarly translucent [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Sons of Cybertron|Rodimus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: The set is a counterpart to TakaraTomy&#039;s simultaneously-available &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]&#039;&#039; Sons of Cybertron set, which also features translucent versions of that line&#039;s Deluxe [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Welcome to Transformers 2010|Optimus Prime]] and [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Rodimus]] figures. It was intended as an exclusive for the Japanese Chara Hobby 2010 festival, but was also initially offered as a raffle prize at the 2010 &amp;quot;Autobot Alliance&amp;quot; event in the Philippines.,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/sons-of-cybertron-crystal-classics-optimus-prime-and-rodimus-set-images-169977/ TFW2005.com reports on the Philippines Autobot Alliance/Cybertron Con event. June 18, 2010]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and was later available for purchase at [[Cybertron Con 2010]] in [[Shanghai]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF2010-toy Legends Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|YOU&#039;LL NEVER GUESS HIS TRUE ALLEGIANCE!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends Class, 2011)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line&#039;s]] &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]&#039;&#039; subline&#039;s [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys, Optimus Prime is based on his original Generation 1 appearance, with a transformation scheme reminiscent of past figures such as the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]] and the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#UltimateBattle|Classics Deluxe Class]] figures. He features a [[Kibble#&amp;quot;Faux-parts&amp;quot;|fake grill]] for his robot mode, and his large legs result in a fairly thick and compact truck bed. His [[rubsign]] is located on the left side of the truck/his left elbow.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This figure was redecoed and retooled into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]] and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2014)]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSLegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Reveal the Shield&amp;quot; Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF2010 Deluxe G2OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Fandom|We]] see a red truck, and we want it painted [[Scourge (RID)|black]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, 2011)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Laser Rod (weapon)|Sword]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the sixth wave of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; Deluxes (the second and final wave of &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039;), this Optimus Prime is a Deluxe Class mold based on the original &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; Laser Optimus Prime toy ([[#LaserOptimusPrime|see above]]). Transforming into an International 8200 truck, he has some influences from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus Prime]], including the more defined flames on his hood, athletic [[robot mode]] proportions and a more aggressive-looking translucent orange sword that can be held with both hands for maximum extreme chopitude. Optimus Prime features extensive use of translucent plastic in his arms, head and upper torso for a [[light-piping]] effect. Optimus also has a (non-detachable) matrix gimmick in robot mode that is formed by a relief pattern on the inside of the cab&#039;s side windows and is visible through the windshield/chest in robot mode. Like the Legends toy, he&#039;s part of &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; and features a [[rubsign]], this time on the roof. He is also &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; articulated and poseable, even featuring ankles and wrists that are both [[Ball joint|ball-joint]]ed &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; [[Swivel joint|hinged]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: The original Hasbro [[Stock photography|stock photos]] depict him as having red [[paint operation]]s on his kneecaps and the sunken ridges around his blue abs that the final product lacks. The photos on the cardback show him with a red Autobot symbol on his truck door and blue plastic instead of grey for the piece just in front of his rear tires. The back photo also depicts his side windows as being the same translucent orange as the front ones, when they are, in reality, a garish solid orange.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Multiple reports suggest that the toy suffers from a [[design flaw]], inferior plastic quality, or both: due to his hands having peg-holes that are a bit too small to accommodate [[5 mm post]]s, they have a tendency to show stress marks on the inside after pegging his sword handle (or most other pegs) inside. Stress marks also tend to appear near his tiny hinged wrists. Fortunately, there have been no reports of the hands actually &#039;&#039;breaking&#039;&#039; on either location thus far.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This toy was redecoed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]/[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (SG)#BotCon2012|Optimus Prime]] and &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; [[Scourge (RID)#Timelines|Scourge]], and was retooled into &#039;&#039;Timelines/Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Timelines|Ultra Magnus]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Reveal the Shield&amp;quot; Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Transformers2010toy-HasbroMP10OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Standing tall and proud with his smokestacks erect.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Masterpiece Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Masterpiece, 2012 / 2014)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#Transformers (2010)|Ion cannon]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10hasbro|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#Transformers (2010)|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#Transformers (2010)|trailer/Battle Station/Maintenance Dock]], [[Roller (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Spike Witwicky figurine]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Franks]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The Hasbro [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]]-exclusive release of [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]] features brighter blue plastic and paint, brighter unpainted non-metallic red plastic, painted yellow lights above the front truck windshields, painted light blue eyes, and lacks silver paint for the trailer&#039;s interior. Roller is now blue.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: In the Philippines, this was only available as a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us &amp;quot;Limited Edition&amp;quot; figure in the Trinoma mall from August 23–26, with customers having to sign up to reserve their figure. It was limited to 48 units total, and was limited to one per customer.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Hasbro Asia re-released this in 2014. It came with an exclusive addition—the [[Key to Vector Sigma#Masterpiece|Key to Vector Sigma]]. In 2017 it was [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|basically reissued]] under &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; co-branding.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Stock photos show his vehicle mode mistransformed.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-2012-Legends-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends Class, 2012)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Sword (running change variant only)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Legends Class Optimus Prime sculpt, in the deco from the first &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]&#039;&#039; EZ Collection wave (see below) was released as a &amp;quot;dollar store&amp;quot; exclusive (available at stores such as Dollar General and Big Lots) in generic 2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; packaging packaging alongside [[Starscream (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Starscream]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Bumblebee]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Megatron]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: The initial release saw the copyright year removed, while a later [[variant#running changes|running change variant]] featured the new tooling originally used for &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], with not only the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] compatible with [[C joint|3mm posts]], but also Motorbreath&#039;s sword accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Unitedtoy cybertron mode prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|See?! War for Cybertron &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; G1!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Cybertron Mode&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 25]], 2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;UN-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Assault rifle&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The first toy in TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers United|United]]&#039;&#039; toyline is a [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Generations|Optimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronic &amp;quot;armored truck&amp;quot;. He now sports a metallic red paint job, with brighter pink paint applications and cooler grey parts, and features several additional paint details to those present on the Hasbro figure in the form of black chest windows and pink lines on his face mask. His rifle transforms as well, folding and plugging into the roof of the vehicle mode. The rifle can also peg into his forearms, and, in its compact configuration, can attach to his shoulders via peg holes on the backs of his front tires or stored behind his back in [[robot mode]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)#Toys|Darkside Optimus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Unitedtoy g1prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|No, my legs won&#039;t retract. Now buy me.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (December 25, 2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;UN-06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The second Optimus Prime toy in TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; toyline is another redeco of the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; multi-pack Deluxe-sized toy (the first release in Japan), this time featuring an extensive metallic red paint job on the majority of the red plastic, and he features metallic sheen on the unpaintable red plastic and his blue plastic is now brighter. While the paint masks are identical to the Special Edition release, &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime features additional paint operations on the hip, the stomach grille, the fold-up waist panels, the lower chest piece (at least in the front), and the forehead.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Although the stock photo (pictured from the right) shows both of his biceps painted silver with his Autobot insignia tampographed on the left shoulder, the final product omits the paint operation (due to being molded with unpaintable plastic) and the insignia is placed on his left forearm, just like his &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Unitedtoy laser prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Laser Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 26]], 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;UN-22&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;[[Laser Rod (weapon)|Laser Rod]]&amp;quot; sword&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The third &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime toy is a redeco and slight retool of the [[#Transformers (2010)|Deluxe Class figure]] from Hasbro&#039;s 2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline, itself an homage to Prime&#039;s &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[#LaserOptimusPrime|&amp;quot;Laser&amp;quot; form]]. The toy features translucent blue plastic as opposed to Hasbro&#039;s orange, red paint is used on the biceps instead of blue paint, extra red paint applications on the knees like the original&#039;s sticker detail, and more broken-up red apps on the shoulders. Silver detailing was added to the cab mode on the grill, the bumper, and near the doors. The blue plastic in cab mode is now black plastic to make the figure more accurate to the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; original. The gray plastic is changed from the Hasbro version to more closely match the [[#G2reissue|2006 reissue of Laser Optimus Prime]]. Black paint was applied to the cab mode to mimic the fade from red to black on the original Laser Optimus, but still includes a flame deco like the Hasbro version, only in a different design. It lacks the roof-mounted rubsign of the Hasbro version, instead including Autobot insignias on the cab doors. (Disappointingly, they are Generation 1 insignias, rather than &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; ones!) Additionally, a retool was made to the peg on the inside of his right shoulder, to make it shorter and wider than the Hasbro version, allowing it to move freely without hitting the torso, unlike the Hasbro release. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Unitedtoy-BlackOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Shouldn&#039;t be hard for him to fit in with the Decepticons... There&#039;s like, [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|two]] [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)|other]] &amp;quot;evil Optimus Prime&amp;quot; guys in their ranks.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Black Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[June 16]], 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/blaster, wind vane/cannon&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Available [[exclusive]]ly at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2012 (along with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Shining|&#039;&#039;Prime&#039;&#039; Shining Optimus Prime]]), Black Optimus Prime is a very minor redeco of the previously unreleased [[#GenteiBlack|&#039;&#039;Gentei! Gentei!&#039;&#039;]] black version of [[#Henkei! Henkei!|&#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039; Convoy]], itself a redeco of the [[#Classics (2006)|&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Voyager Class toy]]. As such, Black Optimus Prime is mostly cast in black plastic, with some gray parts, translucent red windows and teal paint operations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The only differences with the unreleased version, aside from the packaging, are that silver paint has been added to the previously unpainted grill/fender area, the blue paint operations have been changed to teal, and the red Autobot insignias have been replaced by purple Decepticon ones. Prime&#039;s [[bio]] apparently explains that he took on this new color scheme in order to infiltrate the Decepticon ranks, in response to recent attacks by some new Decepticon forces pretending to be Autobots.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1579.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes&#039;s Toy Blog (part 1)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1580.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes&#039;s Toy Blog (part 2)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{ClassicsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Chronicle&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|G1MoviePrime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Chronicle-CH01-G1-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 &amp;amp; Movie Sōshireikan Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (multi-pack, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;CH01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster|Laser rifle]], trailer&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure comes in a two-pack with the Deluxe-Class &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime figure]]. Prime himself is almost identical to the &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; release, save for his trailer hitch which was retooled to allow a peg to be inserted within it while still being able to be inserted into the trailer itself (making it compatible with his G1 trailer and the new trailer included). Like the Encore release, he features lighter colors and tampographed shoulder symbols (which vary slightly from the Encore release). &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:His original trailer is not included with the set; instead, he comes with [[Armored Weapons Platform#Chronicle|a new deluxe-scaled trailer]], not available with any other figure, based on the one towed by Prime in &#039;&#039;Dark of the Moon&#039;&#039;. The trailer is compatible with both figures, and sports [[5 mm post|5mm post]]-holes that will hold (among many other things) G1 Prime&#039;s laser rifle and the [[MechTech]] weapon Movie Prime is armed with. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Oddly, for their official [[stock photography|promotional photography]], Takara took an existing photo of Optimus Prime&#039;s robot mode that was at least a decade old, having previously been used as a very early (and inaccurate) illustration for Hasbro&#039;s then upcoming &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]&#039;&#039; reissue of the figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:EZCollectionChronicleConvoyToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
:A &#039;&#039;veeery&#039;&#039; slight [[repaint]] of the [[#2010legend|2010 Reveal the Shield]] Legends figure, the first &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]&#039;&#039; Prime replaces that figure&#039;s rubsign with a tiny tampographed Autobot symbol on his left bicep. He was one of eight figures available in the first wave of &amp;quot;EZ Collection&amp;quot; blindpacked figures.&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Chronicletoy ez g2 prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not a [[Gilthor]] deco.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039;&#039; Legends Prime mold was redecoed again for the second EZ Collection wave. This version of the figure replaces the blue on the head with black, and the blue paint on the legs is stripped off, revealing the black plastic underneath. and like the Megatron redeco in the same wave, features a &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Autobot symbol instead of a Generation 1 insignia.&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Note|This section only lists Generation 1-inspired Optimus Prime &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; toys.}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Matrix}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusMatrixKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|If you even &#039;&#039;thought&#039;&#039; about Transformers in 2011, you probably have two of me.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Matrix Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Intended to be [[exclusive]] to [[BotCon 2011]], this redeco of the regular Optimus Prime Kreon has an open chest showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]] within. He comes with a G1 inspired gun and a black brick display stand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: We say &amp;quot;intended&amp;quot;, because in actuality, the thing appears to have been produced in such huge quantities that it&#039;s wound up being made available in &#039;&#039;loads&#039;&#039; of other places—it was handed out at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011, offered as a free giveaway with any order that included Transformers toys on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]]), as a free gift on the cover of the &#039;&#039;[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]&#039;&#039;, and came as a free gift attached to, of all things, issue #240 of the [[United Kingdom|UK]] children&#039;s comic, &#039;&#039;[[Doctor Who]] Adventures&#039;&#039; (but not the UK&#039;s [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Transformers comic]], you&#039;ll note!).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A supposed factory error even caused this version (minus display stand) to be included in the larger Optimus Prime kit (see below). This problem has (presumably) been fixed, but it was awesome while it lasted.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OMatrixOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Matrix Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus542pc.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Nigh-infinite configuration possibilities, and somehow a WORSE base mode than pretty much every other Optimus&#039;s trailer-bases. Wow.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011) &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;30689&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;542&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Kreons&#039;&#039;: Optimus Prime, Bluestreak, Skywarp, two Stunt Drivers&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle, weapons sprue (sniper rifle, pistol, submachinegun, handcuffs, radio, ammo box), large tool sprue (shovel, hammer, electric drill, clamp), small tool sprue (socket wrench, screwdriver, wrench, hatchet), 2 traffic cones&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Naturally, Optimus Prime got the biggest of the sets in the first year of &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;. The set can be built into a large long-nose tractor-trailer rig with a removable &amp;quot;sleeper&amp;quot; cab that hides a computer station, and a trailer that can carry the set&#039;s two motorcycles or open up to carry larger car builds. The robot mode build includes a huge Optimus, based largely on the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus]], though with a head based almost directly on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Voyager Optimus]]. He is armed with a distressingly plain brick that fires pressure-launched missiles (aka his smokestacks). Most of the leftover parts in robot mode become a &amp;quot;headquarters&amp;quot; which is mostly just a random assemblage of mismatched-color panels and a pair of barricades. Both main builds leave numerous parts unused if you go expressly by the instructions, but hey, it&#039;s a building kit, surely you can find &#039;&#039;someplace&#039;&#039; to apply most of them.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The set comes with a bevy of [[Kreon]]s, including Optimus Prime (this one based heavily on Generation 1 Optimus), [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bluestreak]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Skywarp]], and a pair of human [[Stunt Driver]]s. A packaging error resulted in some releases of this set to come with the promotional &amp;quot;Matrix chest&amp;quot; Optimus (see above) rather than the normal version pictured here.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Speaking of errors, the instruction manuals (he has two) both have errors in their parts listings, showing numerous pieces in the wrong colors or not making it clear that some parts are, well, clear. Making things more confusing, not all of these miscolors are reflected in the step-by-step instructions, while a couple new ones are added there.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-90pc.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Kneedom is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;31143&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;90&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The smaller of the two Optimus Prime kits in year one, this version is based more on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original Optimus Prime]]. The small cabover-style tractor-trailer truck build is solid, unable to seat any Kreons inside. The robot mode is heavily restricted in its articulation, with no knees, and only single-direction-swivel elbows and shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This is one of the few &#039;&#039;Kre-O Transformers&#039;&#039; sets to not come with any Kreons whatsoever, the other being the similarly-sized [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#74pc|Bumblebee]] kit.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OSmallOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;small&amp;quot; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Custom}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusCustomKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Custom Kreon, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;A6085&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;41&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Rack, large rifle, ray pistol, robot sword, wing-backpack, rocket-backpack&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first assortment of &amp;quot;Custom Kreons&amp;quot;, this version of Optimus Prime comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His [[tampograph]]s are much more heavily-detailed than the original Kreons, based on the [[#The Transformers|original Optimus Prime toy]]. His &amp;quot;normal&amp;quot; helmet (and small sword) are [[chrome]]d, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the &#039;&#039;Kre-O Battleship&#039;&#039; aliens), plus a buildable large rifle, a buildable wing-pack, and a ray pistol (originally an [[Andorian]] blaster from &#039;&#039;Kre-O Star Trek&#039;&#039;).&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Orion Pax&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle, transparent block, brick display stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Available only with the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]&#039;&#039;, Orion Pax is a Kreon version of Orion Pax from &amp;quot;[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]&amp;quot;. He uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] helmet and the original Optimus Prime Kreon&#039;s gun. The transparent block which he can hold has &amp;quot;KREO&amp;quot; written on it in [[Cybertronian language#Notes|Autobot text]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OOrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Elite}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kre-o-Elite-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Give [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|me]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|your]] face?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Elite Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;43&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Acessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:A polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso, much like the Galvatron in the Factory Battle set. His helmet is completely unpainted.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This figure was a freebie given away at Canadian Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us stores during a build-a-figure event, and also available at the &amp;quot;Transformers Exhibition&amp;quot; event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|SDCC2014}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy OptimusClass84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Voted Most Likely to &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|GIVE ME]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|YOUR FACE]]&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; Succeed]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Kreon Class of 1984&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon figure set, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0090&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Voted&#039;&#039;: Most Likely To Succeed&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This version of Optimus, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], lays heavy on the toy-based tampographs (though they are completely different from the other iterations), and like the others in the set, has a more animation-model-inspired face deco, what with having a nose and all.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He was only available in a pack of 30 Kreons dubbed &amp;quot;Class of 1984&amp;quot;. This set was made for sale at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014. Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the convention, but as the set sold out at the show, that never happened.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Class of 1984 Optimue Prime at TFU.info]&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Total Commander Optimus Prime (Convoy)&#039;&#039;&#039; (Gacha capsule Kreon, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ray pistol&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:In late 2014, twelve Kreons were sold through [[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s &amp;quot;TakaraTomy A.R.T.S&amp;quot; [[Gacha]] capsule-toy machines in Japan. Thankfully for the rest of the world, these Kreons are all basically identical to previously-released ones in the Hasbro lines. The Gacha release of Optimus Prime is basically the base [[#Custom|Custom Kreon Optimus]] using his clear-plastic helmet and carrying the small ray pistol, lacking his leg-wheels, smokestacks and backpack (and of course all those other parts and accessories).&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BrickBox}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BrickBox.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Brick Box&#039;&#039;&#039; (2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B2963&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;82&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus Rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Released in the third wave of &amp;quot;Brick Box&amp;quot; sets, and found only at Dollar General stores, this version of Optimus Prime uses the new 2015 style of Kreon hips and torso, with a hollow hip-peg and a central post inside the torso for increased grip... which also makes the torso incompatible with about four years&#039; worth of Kreons. Nice. His face and torso tampographs are new.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The set comes with two bags of Kre-O parts, one coming from the first-year Sideswipe set (mostly all the small bits and the now-useless neck joint), the other &amp;quot;new&amp;quot; with some basic bricks and plates. The set has no instructions, as it&#039;s just a box of bricks to make whatever with.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Battle Changers===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|BattleChangers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BattleChanger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It remains to be seen if Optimus&#039; pieces can be rebuilt [[Alligaticon|into an alligator]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Changers, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0715&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;89&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first wave of &amp;quot;Battle Changers&amp;quot;, this version of Optimus Prime is a &#039;&#039;severely&#039;&#039; built-up Kreon that transforms from truck into a robot and back without removing any parts! However, the sheer chunkiness of his limbs hanging off a Kreon torso make for awkward positioning and questionable balljoint grip strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Like the rest of the Battle Changers, he was available in selected Asian countries in December 2014. These sets only appeared in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BattleChangersOptimusVSMegatron}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BattleChangerVs.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime VS Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Changers 2-pack, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B1506&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;198&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle, trailer&lt;br /&gt;
:This version of Battle Changers Optimus was only available in a two pack set with [[Megatron (Kre-O)#Battle Changers|Battle Changer Megatron]]. He is &#039;&#039;largely&#039;&#039; the same construction as as the single release, but has numerous small differences. He uses a new &amp;quot;double harness&amp;quot; piece on his torso instead of using two harnesses, leaving more space for his head to grip the neck-post, and his chest/windshield parts are each a single clipped &amp;quot;flag&amp;quot; part rather than the multi-part assembly of the single-pack. And of course there&#039;s the additional trailer, which doesn&#039;t have any official robot mode rebuild, and only loosely &amp;quot;connects&amp;quot; to the truck-mode Optimus by being lightly hooked to a single short bar on the back of Optimus&#039;s right leg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This set, like the one above, was only available in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Mini-Con Combiners===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|MiniConCombiner}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Mini-Con Combiners, unreleased)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Bazooka, [[Phaser (weapon)|phaser]], Uzi, scoped pistol, [[Klingon]] blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Mini-Con Combiner&amp;quot;&#039; Optimus comes with one standard Kreon and four &#039;&#039;Cityville&#039;&#039;-syle mini-Kreons of the same character, each one a different incarnation from various franchises. With some extra parts, the mini-Kreons become limbs to make a larger combiner-bot.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The main torso-bot is based on Generation 1 Optimus&#039;s original body. Two of his limbs are based on &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]; one &amp;quot;normal&amp;quot; (Inferno helmet), one pre-[[Earth]]-body (Knock Out helmet). Another is based on [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]] (Soundwave helmet), and the remaining one (Ironhide helmet)... actually looks to be based on the Optimus-like-but-not-Optimus [[Micromaster]] [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]! The heck?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:[https://www.seibertron.com/events/fullsize.php?event_id=400&amp;amp;size=1&amp;amp;image=29 First shown at New York Toy Fair 2015], the Mini-Con Combiners were apparently cancelled without fanfare... a decision that must have come late in the day, as they went on to star in their own promotional animation, &amp;quot;[[Stuck in a Tree]]&amp;quot;, released about eight months after the trade show.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;EZ Collection Gum&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EZC-toy Optimus Gum.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Candy toy, [[2012]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: [[July 30]] 2012&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Released as a [[candy toy]], [[EZ Collection#Transformers: EZ Collection Gum|&#039;&#039;EZ Collection Gum&#039;&#039;]] Convoy is another redeco of &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], featuring the retooled parts for accessories he does not come with. He is decoed once again in his &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)| Generation 2]]&#039;&#039;-ish color scheme with the black legs and Generation 2 Autobot symbol, but this time he is cast out of &amp;quot;metallic&amp;quot; (aka &amp;quot;slightly glittery/glossy&amp;quot;) plastics, and is absolutely &#039;&#039;coated&#039;&#039; in metallic red paint for most of his cab section. His head is now painted metallic dark blue rather than the prior deco&#039;s black.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: As per the toyline&#039;s name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShotstoy-OptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Before time began, I was... a cube.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B003&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;410&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;850&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;370&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]&#039;&#039; Series 1 single-packs, Optimus Prime is a teeny little long-nosed semi truck with &amp;quot;trailer&amp;quot;, with a spring-loaded [[Autotransformation|automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a &amp;quot;spinner&amp;quot; in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. His truck mode and robot body are influenced by the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus Prime]], while his head is taken from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original]]. His blue paint is light and sparkly-metallic, his red paint is dull matte, and his optics are yellow.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This toy was given away free to attendees of Hasbro&#039;s &amp;quot;[[Toy Fair 2012|Collector-Fan Media Day&amp;quot; 2012]], slightly altered by a &amp;quot;Toy Fair 2012&amp;quot; sticker applied to the cardback.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]. He shares parts with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotSuperBot|Super Bot Megatron]] and [[Motormaster (G1)|Motorbreath]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BotShotLauncher}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BStoy-OptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Launcher&#039;&#039;&#039; (Launcher, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;BL001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;920&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;450&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;280&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 1 launchers, this [[repaint]] of Optimus Prime comes with a large trailer that pops open to form a battle station with a spring-loaded launching platform. He appears to have the same plastic colors as the single release, and the same set of [[paint operation]]s, but his paint is done in different shades, having glossy dark blue paint and glossy bright red paint. The black part of his launcher is sculpted to look vaguely like the repair done that is part of Generation 1 Optimus Prime&#039;s repair bay.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BotShotBattleForMatrix}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BStoy-BattlefortheMatrix-LauncherOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Battle for the Matrix&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;UB001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;835&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;505&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;275&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:This minor [[redeco]] of the Optimus Prime Launcher features grey wheels, blue optics, and added red paint on its upper arms, while the launcher has grey plastic in place of black, smaller Autobot symbols on its sides, and gold paint on its interior instead of silver. The [[stock photography]] on the [[packaging]] depicts Optimus with a blue stripe on his built-in &amp;quot;trailer&amp;quot;, which was omitted in the final product.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The set also comes with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Megatron with his launcher]], [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Bumblebee]], and a cardboard token representing the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Bot Shots|Matrix]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSBFTMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Battle for the Matrix&amp;quot; Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BotShotSuperBot}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShots_SuperBotOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;Super Bot 004&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;330&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;315&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;995&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the fourth wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 1 single-packs, Super Bot Optimus Prime is a redeco of his toy in translucent blue plastic. As a Super Bot, he was [[Shortpacking|packed one per case]], and has higher, more lopsided stats than normal Bot Shots. He has a really, &#039;&#039;really&#039;&#039; good Sword stat.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSSBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Super Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BStoy-SpinShotOptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Launcher&#039;&#039;&#039; (Launcher, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;BL001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Launcher, 4 [[Energon cube|Energon Cube]] targets&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;820&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;405&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;390&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 2 launchers, this Optimus Prime transforms into a very boxy &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039;-styled truck with trailer. As a Spin Shot, one manually winds up his upper body beforehand when transforming him into vehicle mode, where striking the front of the vehicle will cause him to burst open and spin while auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher used to propel him to great speeds, as well as four cube targets for him to knock over.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Spin Shot Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BotShotPolarAssaultTeam}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShots PolarAssault Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Polar Assault Team&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;T001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;370&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;945&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;310&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 2 five-packs, this redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy is cast in translucent blue plastic, with his cab painted white. Despite possessing translucent plastic and more lopsided stats than a regular Bot Shot, he is apparently not labeled as a Super Bot. This version of Optimus comes with similarly-themed with new redecos of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Bumblebee]], [[Mirage (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Mirage]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Ironhide]], and [[Jetfire (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Jetfire]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSPAOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Polar Assault Team&amp;quot; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BotShots Dragon Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dragon Track&#039;&#039;&#039; (Playset, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;UB001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Launcher&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;565&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;325&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;725&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Available only with the &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Dragon Track set, this version of Optimus Prime changes from a robot form resembling &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime, into a truck with a rocket exhaust molded into the back of its trailer. As a Flip Shot, he, er, flips up when auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher that can be connected to the track, as well as [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DragonTrack|Flip Shot Megatron and his launcher]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSDTOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Dragon Track&amp;quot; Flip Shot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;BeCool&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BeCool-B03-Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Trailer (Optimus Prime)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Trailer&amp;quot; is practically identical to the &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Battle for the Matrix&amp;quot; Optimus Prime toy with the blue eyes and red arms, the only difference being that the game stats stickers in his chest spinner have been replaced with pictures of his vehicle mode, two people holding hands and the letters &amp;quot;Zzz...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:[[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s [[stock photography]] of Trailer, including the pictures used on the box, uses the original &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Optimus toy with the yellow eyes as a base.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|GarbageTruck}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BeCool-B12-Garbage-Truck.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Garbage Truck (Clean Optimus)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Garbage Truck&amp;quot; is a redeco of the same Optimus Prime toy in blue and white, a common coloration for Japanese garbage trucks, that ends up bearing a coincidental resemblance to the &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Polar Assault Team Optimus. His stickers now picture his truck mode being loaded with garbage, his truck mode driving around, and the word &amp;quot;cleaning&amp;quot; in both English and Japanese.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The B12 ID number was previously used for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Special Sports Car]], a limited toy which was only on shelves for three months before being replaced by Garbage Truck.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|TrailerBase}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BS02-BeCool-Trailer-and-Trailer-Base.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|I just passed a &amp;quot;jimmy&amp;quot; and a White, I&#039;ve been passing everything in sight]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Trailer and Trailer Base (Optimus Prime)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;BS02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:This Trailer is identical to the original &#039;&#039;BeCool&#039;&#039; Trailer other than the stickers, and now comes with the trailer/launcher accessory from &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; redecoed in blue with red stripes. While the vehicle mode sticker in his chest remains, the hand-holding and sleeping ones have been replaced by pictures of the launcher: one in base mode and one in trailer mode. He also comes with a sticker sheet for decorating the Trailer Base.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;GT&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|GTR}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:GT-R-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|From Nissan to nii-san.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;GT-R Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[May 25]], 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GT-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Impact Wrench Gun&amp;quot;, [[Misaki]] race queen figure&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;GT-R Prime&amp;quot; is a heavy retool of &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; [[#Alternity|Convoy]], transforming into a 1:32 replica of the Motul Autech GT-R race car used by the {{w|Nismo}} team in the {{w|Super GT}} racing championship series. He retains the flip-out blasters of the &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; toy and can also wield his new Impact Wrench Gun accessory (also called the &amp;quot;Optimus Rifle&amp;quot; on the &#039;&#039;Transformers GT&#039;&#039; website), a weapon based on the impact wrenches used in car repairs. Like all &#039;&#039;GT&#039;&#039; toys, Prime also comes with a [[GT Sister]], poseable human figures themed after {{w|race queens}}, his partner being a lady named Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:GT-R Prime&#039;s packaging points out that he can be fitted into &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime&#039;s trailer to replicate the way actual race cars are transported.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This mold was also used, with different heads and accessories, to make the other &#039;&#039;Transformers GT&#039;&#039; toys: [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].&lt;br /&gt;
{{AlternityConvoyMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;FJ Cruiser × Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-FJ-Cruiser-Transformers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=3|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;FJ Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; spare tire/axe&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of a cross-promotion between {{w|Toyota}} and TakaraTomy, the deluxe-sized FJ Optimus Prime transforms into an {{w|Toyota FJ Cruiser|FJ Cruiser}}, with his axe weapon becoming the vehicle&#039;s spare tire. The vehicle mode&#039;s body panels come packaged on the sprue, and can then be clipped onto the core figure. The mass retail release of FJ Optimus includes yellow and white panels, while the red variant was available when purchasing an FJ Cruiser at Japanese Toyota dealerships. As is typical of TakaraTomy exclusives, these variants came in grayscale packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FJOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on FJ Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Construct-Bots&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Construct-Bots-Elite-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Elite Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle. This version is a retool to the Ultimate Class two-pack listed below, as his head design is slightly different. Additionally this version features transparent plastic for his body armor amongst other plastic changes. He includes a blue version of one of the Ultimate Class version&#039;s guns, specifically the one recycled from Wheeljack. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As with all [[Construct-Bots]], Optimus Prime&#039;s rubber ball joints on the shoulder and feet can harden over time, which makes it difficult to pose smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Construct-Bots-Elite-Class-OPvsM-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|constructbotsUltimate}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime vs Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Ultimate Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist), [[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle, packed alongside his eternal nemesis [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Megatron]]. This version has opaque colors and a more traditional Optimus color scheme. He includes a projectile weapon along with a variety of melee weapons, as well as a swathe of extra parts for additional configurations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus&#039; sword was later redecoed/reused for [[Silverbolt (G1)#Construct-Bots|Silverbolt]] and one of &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]]&#039;s weapons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HM-toy Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Modular building is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Upgrade, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;18&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Missile-launching rifle, missile, energy axe, cannon, left &amp;amp; right rocket pods, &amp;quot;Ultra Magnus&amp;quot; right forearm &amp;amp; fist&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &amp;quot;Battle Upgrade&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;[[Hero Mashers]]&#039;&#039; toys, Optimus is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; accessory. As a first-wave figure, he has extra ankle articulation that is not present in later waves (a cut that was made to all &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; lines, not just the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;-branded ones).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]&#039;&#039;, meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:While he is the same size as a standard Hero Masher, his larger [[size class|price point]] is made up for with a lot more parts and gimmicks. Both of his hands are removable, which allows for accessories to be placed in his wrist sockets, notably his iconic &amp;quot;energy axe&amp;quot;. His rifle is a spring-loaded missile launcher. He also comes with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Ultra Magnus]]&#039;s right arm, which is a [[redeco]] of &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Hero Mashers|Bulkhead]]&#039;s, only molded to remove that toy&#039;s missile-launching gimmick.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|ElectronicHeroMasher}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HM-toy Optimus Electronic.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Mom said it&#039;s &#039;&#039;my&#039;&#039; turn on the [[Xbox 360|Xbox]].&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Electronic Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Electronic Action, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;22&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Missile launching cannon, missile, sword, shield, bladed shield, electronic left forearm, bladed left fist, torso armor, left &amp;amp; right winged &amp;quot;launchers&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right armor boots&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first (and only) wave of larger electronic &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers Transformers&#039;&#039; toys, the base Optimus Prime figure in this set is &#039;&#039;almost&#039;&#039; identical to the above &amp;quot;Battle Upgrade&amp;quot; toy; this version has a closed right fist that can hold accessories rather than the Battle Upgrade version&#039;s finger-pointy one.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:However, this set comes with a completely different (and much larger) pile of accessories to turn Optimus (or any other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; figure) into a hulking armored warrior. He comes with an extra left forearm with an electronic light, used to light up clear-plastic accessories when they&#039;re plugged into his wrist socket. Several of these accessories take inspiration from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]]&#039;s gear, notably a very &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039;-esque shield.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Oddly, the big stompy boots accessories are designed in a way that Optimus is really far back in them, leaving a huge gap between his shins and the boots&#039; &amp;quot;knee&amp;quot; guards. Presumably this is to accommodate other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; toys with much larger footprints.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;EZ Collection&#039;&#039; (2013)==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|EG07}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-2014-EG01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=0.99|thumb|I&#039;m the one you actually want. Except that you&#039;re gonna import it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;EG01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:This &#039;&#039;EZ Collection&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is &#039;&#039;yet&#039;&#039; another release of the &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; redeco with the Motorbreath retooling, but this time he features light blue paint applications in place of the original dark blue. Like the rest of his brethren on the same line, Optimus features a movie version of the Autobot insignia.&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Bearbrick&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Bearbrick OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Honey is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[July 17]], 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime transforms from a Bearbrick painted up like himself to a bear-eared robot. He has no accessories, but holes in his [[robot mode]] hands can accommodate other toys&#039; weapons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This mold, with a different head sculpt, was also used for the simultaneously released Bearbrick [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]], and also redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] and &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]]. It was further retooled into Bearbrick [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Starscream]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (campaign item)==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|AnniversaryClear}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AOE-toy Convoy AnniversaryClear.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy [Anniversary Clear Ver.]&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:A [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]&#039;&#039; Legends Class [[#Legends_Class|Optimus Prime]] toy with the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; [[Motormaster (G1)#GDO|Motorbreath]] [[retool]]ing (for accessories he does not come with), Convoy is cast in red and black clear plastic. He has been retooled to include a magnet in his right foot, allowing him to interact with &#039;&#039;Lost Age&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Lost Age|Battle Command Optimus Prime]] and &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&amp;amp;Chomp|Stomp &amp;amp; Chomp Grimlock]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Convoy was available at a variety of 2014 events, including on [[May 3]] at a &amp;quot;Kids Walk&amp;quot; event at {{w|Fuji Speedway}}, in special packaging on [[May 16]] at the &amp;quot;Transformers Celebration 2014&amp;quot; midnight event at the Sunshine City [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] store in {{w|Ikebukuro}}, on [[June 15]] at Tokyo Toy Show 2014, at the Aeon Mall in {{w|Kasukabe}} on [[July 19]], and at the &amp;quot;Transformers Expo&amp;quot; event in {{w|Yokohama}} on [[August 9]]; at the Expo&#039;s preview night, attendees could also acquire a sticker sheet designed to turn the toy into Nemesis Prime. Convoy was also available as one of three preorder bonuses for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]&#039;&#039; [[Roadbuster (G1)#Cloud|Roadbuster]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Yokohama Convoy|Nemesis Prime/Yokohama Convoy]].&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Legend Commander Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Legend-Commander-Collection-LC-01-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Jodai&amp;lt;!--初代--&amp;gt;)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;LC-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster, Energon Axe&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the &#039;&#039;[[Legend Commander Collection]]&#039;&#039; sold at [[Transformers Expo]], &amp;quot;Convoy (Jodai)&amp;quot;—&#039;&#039;jodai&#039;&#039; (初代) meaning &amp;quot;first generation&amp;quot;—is a redeco of &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; G1 Convoy. While most of the paint masks are identical to the original mold, other changes include replacing the translucent parts into clear blue plastic, and the panel-lining on the grill is stripped off. Unlike the first toy, he does not include a pair of swappable 3mm fists, his missile launcher, or his Calamity Defenser weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Remaining stock was sold through [[TakaraTomy Mall]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Optimus Prime Pen==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:OptimusPrimePen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hand cramps are the right of all sentient writers and artists.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Optimus Prime Pen&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, cap/barrel&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in Japan by [[Sentinel (company)|Sentinel]] as part of the 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime Pen is a well-articulated robot that folds into the shape of a rather chunky, but functional ballpoint pen. The tip of the pen is formed from his ion blaster, with the barrel acting as a cap.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Black Convoy Pen|Black Convoy Pen]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Ultra Magnus Pen|Ultra Magnus Pen]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2014)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers-2014-Legion-Optimus-Prime-(black-insignia).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Black insignia version pictured.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legion Class, 2014/2015/2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:Another release of the &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Legends Class sculpt, the deco for its initial release is &#039;&#039;almost&#039;&#039; identical to the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; release from 2012, having silver chest-windows instead of light-metallic-blue, plus a large &amp;quot;CE&amp;quot; mark and number on the backs of its legs, declaring the toy meets European product safety requirements. The tooling is identical to the 2012 release&#039;s running change variant, with the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top compatible with [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] [[C joint|3mm]] pegs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Bizarrely, the [[package art]] is lifted directly from the &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class Optimus Prime/Autobot Roller two-pack&#039;s packaging, whereas the [[stock photography|stock photos]] depicted on the back of the packaging are taken from &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime&#039;s packaging and only slightly altered, advertising a &amp;quot;[[Reveal the Shield]]&amp;quot; [[rubsign]] [[gimmick]] the toy doesn&#039;t actually have. Meanwhile, Hasbro&#039;s official stock photos provided to online retailers (including an in-packaging photo) depict the toy with the sword that came with the running change variant of the sculpt&#039;s 2012 release, even though the actual toy doesn&#039;t include the sword.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Legion Class Optimus Prime has been found at Family Dollar and Dollar General stores in the United States. A later [[variant]] repleaced the red Autobot insignia with a black version. This later version was also released at general retail in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Russia. In Singapore it was released together with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]] as part of the promotion for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039; in selected cinemas.&lt;br /&gt;
:This figure was made available again, without any changes, in 2015, this time in new packaging resembling the then-concurrent packaging design for the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; line, but replacing the name &amp;quot;Generations&amp;quot; with &amp;quot;Authentic Transformers&amp;quot;. It was also given a new Hasbro product code number and UPC barcode, thereby technically making it a separate product. In 2017, it was re-released &#039;&#039;again&#039;&#039;, this time in a minor variant of the 2014 version&#039;s packaging (including the original product code number and barcode) that now lacked the reference to the non-existing &amp;quot;Reveal the Shield&amp;quot; gimmick.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]], the Black Insignia variant of the toy ended up being dumped to some hobby shop dealers in Asia., and even returned to discount stores like Five Below and 99 Cents Only in the US in 2020.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Nanoblock Motion Choro-Q&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:NanoblockChoroQConvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not Minecraft.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 11]], 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:Produced as a collaboration between toylines &#039;&#039;[[Diablock|Nanoblock]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Choro-Q]]&#039;&#039;, this Optimus Prime is a building block toy providing pieces to build both Optimus Prime&#039;s super deformed robot mode and, separately, his truck mode (or something else, if you want). His truck mode is built on a generic &#039;&#039;Choro-Q&#039;&#039; chassis outfitted with an electric motor and can be remote-controlled using a smartphone app. While the chassis is physically generic, its firmware identifies it as belonging to the Convoy kit, and the smartphone app&#039;s controls adopt a blue and red theme to match, complete with Autobot logo on the steering wheel hub.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|QT09}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:QTransformers Optimus Prime GT.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Ohhh! Boo hoo! Let me play a sad song for you on the world&#039;s smallest Optimus Prime!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[January 24]], [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QT-09&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Q-Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a tiny [[super deformed]] toy based on the [[#Alternity|&#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; Convoy]] design, transforming into a Nissan GT-R R35, though his legs retain the traditional blue truck bed motif. The English name on the packaging refers to him as just &amp;quot;Optimus&amp;quot;. He comes with a code for unlocking &amp;quot;GTR Optimus Prime&amp;quot; as a playable character in the &#039;&#039;[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]&#039;&#039; game. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime was retooled into &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Soundwave]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:QTransformers Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[April 25]], 2015 / [[January 30]], 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID numbers:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QT-19&#039;&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;&#039;QTF-04&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; Convoy is based on his traditional design, transforming into a flat-nose truck with an integrated, non-removable trailer. He comes with a code for unlocking Generation 1 Optimus Prime, under the name &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot;, in &#039;&#039;Mystery of Convoy Returns&#039;&#039;. This toy was re-released with a new ID number as part of the second &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; series.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Convoy was redecoed into &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Q-Transformers|Black Convoy]] and retooled into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:QTM Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QT-M&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:QT-M Optimus Prime is a redeco of the GT-R Optimus Prime mold in the colors of the Transformers-sponsored [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf30th/teammach/ Nissan GT-R] used by the Team Mach racing team (a vehicle previously used as the base for the non-toy character [[Mach Five Racing Prime]]). Like &#039;&#039;[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s [[Safety Prime]], this toy was a collaboration with the [[w:Super GT|Super GT]] racing series and was given away free to young children who attended TakaraTomy-sponsored &amp;quot;Kids&#039; Walk&amp;quot; events held by Super GT in the fall season of 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:OptimusPrimeOriginalPlaystation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|U R NOT &amp;lt;font color=red&amp;gt;E&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation&#039;&#039;&#039; (02/2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Controller/ blasters, memory card, &#039;&#039;Everybody&#039;s Golf&#039;&#039; disc, Playstation Club Vol. 1 disc&lt;br /&gt;
:Released alongside a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Mega Drive Megatron|Sega Mega Drive version of Megatron]] and outside of any other toyline, &amp;quot;Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation&amp;quot; transforms from robot to a scaled-down non-functional [[Sony]] [[PlayStation]] video game console. He features an opening disc compartment as well as two small thin plastic game discs (&#039;&#039;Everybody&#039;s Golf&#039;&#039;, and Playstation Club Pre-Play Vol. 1) which can store inside his disc compartment. Also included is a memory card that can slot into its dedicated port, as well as a corded controller that splits in half and attaches to his lower arms. The controller&#039;s four shoulder buttons flip out into &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; tiny blasters.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotCon-2015-General-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;General Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (BotCon 2015 two-pack)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Launcher, missile, missile pod, pistol, rifle, cannon/rifle stock, cannon/rifle scope&lt;br /&gt;
:Available in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Generation 2&amp;quot; 2-pack alongside [[Hound (G1)/toys#Timelines|Sgt. Hound]] at [[BotCon 2015]], General Optimus Prime is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[Roadbuster (G1)#Generations|Roadbuster]] based on the cancelled &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[#G2General|General Optimus Prime toy]]. He transforms into an off-road vehicle and comes with numerous weapons, all of which peg via 5mm post onto his vehicle rear/legs, shoulders, upper &amp;amp; lower arms, and hands: a spring-loaded, missile-firing launcher, a pistol, a rifle, and two small cannons that respectively form the scope and stock of the rifle. All of his weapons can combine to form an unwieldy superweapon. The flaws from the original mold are likely to be retained from this release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold also served as the basis of the non-toy &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]&#039;&#039; incarnations of [[Guiledart#Beast Wars: Uprising|Guiledart]] and [[Killer Punch#Beast Wars: Uprising|Killer Punch]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/BCGeneralOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; General Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Unite Warriors&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-UW05-Convoy.jpg|upright=2.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Grand Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (giftset, [[February 27]], [[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;UW-05&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots&lt;br /&gt;
:Takara&#039;s iteration of &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the Rodimus mold). This version of Convoy has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon. Like &#039;&#039;Unite Warriors&#039;&#039; [[Menasor (G1)#Unite Warriors|Menasor]], the set also features some minor improvements to the original sculpts, such as improved hip-ratchets for Convoy for increased stability. He also had the slightly modified pegs that Legends Class Rodimus (or Blackjack, Runabout, and Runamuck) can securely attach to, which was previously used for Battle Core Optimus Prime. The tampographed Autobot insignia on the roof/flip-out head joint is now re-positioned to his side truck panels. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; release]] of the mold, Convoy features additional paint operations on the thighs, truck bumpers, the details on the inner legs, the gestalt chest halves (which are now painted over due to being molded in grey plastic), and the gestalt torso&#039;s lower section. The stomach&#039;s deco is also minimized, and the silver paint operations on the lower legs are now replaced with gunmetal while the mute metallic blue is now shiny metallic. When it comes to unpaintable plastic; his knee joints and feet are blue while the majority of the shoulder joints are now red. In addition, his gestalt skirt flap is now molded in the same grey color, and the leg panels and thighs are now molded in black, with the latter being painted in silver with some yellow details. As the thighs are painted, care must be taken while transforming him in both modes, as they&#039;re somewhat prone to paint scraping. To minimize the damage, the two rear halves must be opened first to transform the legs. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Despite the ratchet fix, however, Convoy is also the weakest link of the gestalt combination, due to several design failures attributed to his torso mode. The square holes and tabs used to secure the arms together when in torso mode are too weak to remain locked in place (though a very small number of copies can secure the arm well), and are prone to falling out of position should an attached arm be moved. The torso mode&#039;s skirt plate is also attached to the stomach rather than the pelvis, rendering the waist swivel nearly worthless due to the skirt obstructing articulation. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Xiaomi / Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Optimus Prime Power Bank.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transforms from robot to the Monolith from 2001 and back!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Power Bank&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039; Shield/Power Bank Shell, wings, sword, USB cord&lt;br /&gt;
:Available as a [[HasCon 2017]] exclusive, this Optimus Prime transforms from robot into a &#039;&#039;working&#039;&#039; power bank that supports 6500 mAh of battery power, thanks to a team-up between [[Hasbro]] and Chinese consumer electronics company {{w|Xiaomi}}. As a throwback to the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;s&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt; [[Laser Rod]] gimmick, the USB cord can also plug on his sword to light-up.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;au x Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|Cell service is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in conjunction with Japanese cellphone maker au,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p170201.pdf TakaraTomy au x Transformers Project press release]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &#039;&#039;au x Transformers&#039;&#039; INFOBAR Optimus Prime celebrates 15 years since the 2002 au Design Project that resulted in the INFOBAR cellphone, as well as the 10th anniversary of the [[Live-action film series|live-action films]]. He transforms into a (non-functional) scaled-down replica of the 2002 au INFOBAR, and in lieu of cellphone functions, the figure can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is also non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical &amp;quot;Transformers INFOBAR&amp;quot; design. He features articulated hands for grasping the included tiny flip-phone accessory (which can flip open) that is stored in the bottom of the cell phone mode. The figure also includes a display stand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The project was crowd-funded through Japanese crowd-funding site Makuake.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/01/31/transformers-x-au-transforming-phones-launch-crowdfunding-campaign-332289 Transformers x au Transforming Phones Launch Crowdfunding Campaign at TFW2005.com]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; For 5,400 yen, contributors received an INFOBAR Optimus Prime, or for 16,200 yen, received INFOBAR Optimus Prime, INFOBAR Megatron and INFOBAR Bumblebee, the only way to obtain the last two items. The project received one million yen in the first 24 hours, ultimately topping out at over 32 million yen.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was redecoed into INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (below) and slightly retooled with new heads and redecoed into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180313050340/https://time-space.kddi.com/au-transformers/ More information on au x Transformers website (Japanese)]&#039;&#039; (archived)&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.makuake.com/project/au-transformers/ More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Makuake crowd-funding site (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://chohenken.com/2017/10/08/INFOBARtf_optimusprime-nishikigoi/ Pictorial review of INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Chohenken (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|InfobarANNIN}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime-ANNIN.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|White knight vs [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Music Label|white noise]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) is a redeco of INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI), transforming into a recreation of the ANNIN edition of the INFOBAR cellphone. All-white in cellphone mode, he sports additional blue and red detailing in robot mode. Surprisingly, this white repaint of Optimus is not based on Ultra Magnus, but rather his [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|movie incarnation]]. Like the other figures in this line, he is not a working cellphone but can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical &amp;quot;Transformers INFOBAR&amp;quot; design. The figure also includes a display stand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was also retooled into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://time-space.kddi.com/feature/news-sp/20170713/2041 More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Authentics 5inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the budget collector who refuses to give in to [[knockoff]]s.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bravo, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers Authentics|&#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;]] toyline, &amp;quot;Autobot Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is roughly the size of a 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Mini-Con Battle Packs|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Battle Pack]] toy. He changes from an [[evergreen]]-inspired robot into a more G1-based truck in just four steps. His instructions are incorrect; for truck mode, his legs must be folded in before the arms, otherwise the locking tabs on the arms will get in the way. Due to his transformation, he ends up with no elbows and a fake chest. He also has problems standing up due to hollow legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Authentics 7inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the budget collector who wanted their cheap figures to be &#039;&#039;slightly&#039;&#039; stylish.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alpha, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
:Standing at the height of a Voyager figure, &amp;quot;Autobot Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is nearly identical to his smaller counterpart. He retains the four-step transformation while gaining the (sideways) elbows that the little guy lacks. Like his wavemate [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Authentics|Grimlock]], Optimus comes with kibble detached in-package.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Changer, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
:This Optimus Prime scales with the rest of the Titan Hero/Guardian/Changer figures, utilizing a different transformation scheme compared to his previous &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039; figures. Due to the said transformation scheme, and unusual for an Optimus Prime toy; his shoulders end up sticking out from the cab&#039;s rear.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Bravo-2024-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If you think the 2017 figure was bad... you now owe them an apology.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bravo, 2024)&lt;br /&gt;
:The first in a new format of &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039; Bravo figures that use simplified conversions, Optimus Prime changes into a truck in 6 steps. This figure shares a similar transformation scheme with most of the truck-based &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots&#039;&#039; figures. He features no useful articulation. Bizarrely, his legs are mostly unpainted &#039;&#039;except&#039;&#039; for his calf-vents which are painted blue, in an apparent inversion of the usual color scheme for Prime&#039;s legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy is first revealed at [https://www.mercadolibre.cl/transformers-authentics-bravo-optimus-prime-figura-de-accion/p/MLC29503566 Mercado Libre], an Argentine e-commerce store.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Street Fighter II × Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Collab-toy SF2 Ryu.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The pipes are broken!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy [Ryu] vs Megatron [Vega]&#039;&#039;&#039; (Two-pack, [[2018]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: [[May 26]], 2018&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: sword, double-barreled rifle, Headmaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available as part of the exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]&#039;&#039; toyline, &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot; is a redeco of &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]] in [[Ryu]]&#039;s traditional colors, fleshtones and all. His vehicle modes are both adorned with the &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;fūrinkazan&#039;&#039;&amp;quot; kanji from Ryu&#039;s belt: 風林火山 (&amp;quot;as fast as the wind, as quiet as the forest, as daring as fire, and immovable as the mountain&amp;quot;). He transforms from robot to tanker truck to plane and back. Both vehicle modes have &amp;quot;cockpit&amp;quot; areas to seat any [[Titan Master]] (or compatible) figure. Like all &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Voyager class figures, he has built-in mechanisms to &amp;quot;bulk up&amp;quot; his noggin. In his case, these are spring-loaded pylons. The smaller Headmaster&#039;s robot mode is also painted to resemble Ryu.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Convoy was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Megatron]] &amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;[&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;[[M. Bison#Toys|Vega]]&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;]&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;. This set was available for pre-order on [[TakaraTomy Mall]] from [[November 22]] to [[November 27|27]], 2017, with orders fulfilled in late May 2018. A pre-order goal was also set: if at least 3000 units were pre-ordered, the set would also come with clear display stands for both toys.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This two-pack was later brought to the West in 2022 as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Collaborative]]&#039;&#039; line, released as a [[Target]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] exclusive in the United States. These releases are functionally identical to the Takara versions; the Hasbro versions have new manufacturing tampographs, but are otherwise the same. They even have all of the Takara packaging &#039;&#039;inside&#039;&#039; the new Hasbro outer packaging!&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Golden Lagoon&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF 35th Golden Lagoon Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No luck required... until you transform him.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[July 29]], 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;GL-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion blaster, energon axe, Matrix of Leadership&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a gold and gold chrome redeco of MP-10 in homage of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|episode of the same name]]. He does not include the trailer, Roller or Spike, but retains his energon axe, ion blaster, and Matrix of Leadership. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of TakaraTomy&#039;s 35th anniversary celebration, he was initially released at Summer [[Wonder Festival]] 2018, then later through [[Cybertron Satellite]] stores across Japan and [[TakaraTomy Mall]] on [[September 9]], 2018. Along with the rest of the &#039;&#039;Golden Lagoon&#039;&#039; toys, he was later rereleased through [[Hasbro Pulse]] in January 2021.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was used to represent &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects comic .281.29|Gold Primus Convoy]]&#039;&#039;&#039; in the &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects Special Comic|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039; comic.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;G-Shock × Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G-Shock X Transformers Master Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;lt;big&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;STAR PLATINUM!&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/big&amp;gt;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Master Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 8]], [[2018]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 [[Star Drive Cannon]], [[Chrono Matrix]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy) and [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (Robot parts and accessory)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Released to celebrate the 35th anniversary of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; and G-Shock, Master Optimus Prime transforms into a &amp;quot;Pedestal Prime Mode&amp;quot; that can hold the included Chrono Matrix accessory or a G-Shock watch. In particular, it is able to hold G-Shock DW-5600 series and DW-6900 series watches. The included Star Drive Cannons can be held in the hands in robot mode, or attached to its Pedestal Prime Mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was retooled to make [[G3 Prime#G-Shock × Transformers 2|Master Nemesis Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Master Optimus Prime Resonant Mode [With G-Shock]&#039;&#039;&#039; (December 8, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 Star Drive Cannon, Chrono Matrix&lt;br /&gt;
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:Essentially the same release as above, but includes a compatible DW-6900TF-4 watch.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:VintageG1-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Aren&#039;t you over [[Bumblebee (film)|trailers]] by now?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right)&lt;br /&gt;
:Sold at a &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Leader-price point, &#039;&#039;[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a [[Walmart]]-exclusive reissue of the [[#The Transformers|Generation 1 toy]] without the trailer. It includes the two versions of his blaster rifle that had not been packaged together since the [[#NewYearConvoy|New Year Special release]], and his smokestacks are now restored to their long, untrimmed glory not seen in the U.S. since the [[#Generation 2|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy]]. The silver stripes on his chest and arms are now painted, replacing the factory-applied stickers. In addition, this release comes with a new sticker sheet that features more symmetrical designs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like all &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; figures, Optimus Prime was [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada and general release in Asia, notably Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us.&lt;br /&gt;
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==35th Anniversary==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-35th-Anniversary-OP-set-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy &amp;amp; Optimus Prime Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: [[December]] [[2019]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, Convoy is basically a TakaraTomy release of the &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; toy above, complete with an additional laser blaster. It does not however come with the modified sticker sheet from the &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Convoy was only sold as a set with (but packaged separately from) [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#35th Anniversary|Optimus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Crossover Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MyLittlePrime.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;My Little Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2020]])&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of a series featuring crossovers between &#039;&#039;[[My Little Pony]]&#039;&#039; and other properties including &#039;&#039;[[Ghostbusters]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Power Rangers]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;Dungeons &amp;amp; Dragons&#039;&#039;, My Little Prime is a pony representation of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] using a mold inspired by Generation 1 of the equine property. He has an Autobot [[insignia]] as his cutie mark. The figure has no articulation aside from a ball-jointed tail.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://hasbropulse.com/products/my-little-pony-crossover-collection-transformers-my-little-prime My Little Prime at Hasbro Pulse]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Transformers Fan Book==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kodansha-TF-Fanbook-2021-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Fan Book 2021]]&#039;&#039;&#039; (TV-Magazine Mook, 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: July 2021&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as one of the freebies (along with the Stealth-colored Bumblebee) for the 2021 issue of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]&#039;&#039;, this Optimus Prime is yet another redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Legends Class|&#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Legends Class mold]]. Deco changes include the silver paint being stripped from the smokestacks, while the rest of the body parts, such as the lower waist and the upper thighs/tanks, are painted in black instead. This release uses the Motorbreath retooling.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Fan-Book-2023-Core-Class-Optimus-Prime-Red-Clear-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Fan Book 2023]]&#039;&#039;&#039; (TV-Magazine Mook, 2023)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: August 22, 2023&lt;br /&gt;
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:The fourth &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]&#039;&#039; comes with the &amp;quot;Optimus Prime (Red Clear Version)&amp;quot; toy, redecoed from the [[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|&#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039;]] Core Class [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/Generations_toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Kingdom|mold]]. with the deco once again based on the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;-inspired colors used for the &#039;&#039;Chronicle&#039;&#039; EZ Collection figure. &lt;br /&gt;
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:His transformation shares engineering with the &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Legends figure, but with sculpted detailing directly based on the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; mold, down to details like the &#039;&#039;vestigial knee flaps&#039;&#039; from the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; mold. The included Ion Blaster features a 3 mm handle under a 5 mm post, dedicated to the C.O.M.B.A.T. System. He is also fairly articulated for a figure this small, having head rotation and tilting, torso rotation (which actually looks a bit unnatural), ab crunch, butterfly joints at the shoulders, and ball joints in shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a redeco of the Core Class mold, Optimus Prime (Red Clear Version) can hitch the trailer (with the trailer hitch/shield panel on) from the Hasbro Pulse exclusive Optimus Prime &amp;amp; Bumblebee 2-pack.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Robosen Collector&#039;s Edition==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Robosen_Optimus_Prime_stock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This isn&#039;t your slightly older brother&#039;s [[Automorph Technology|automorph.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Auto-Converting Robot&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable&lt;br /&gt;
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:Robosen&#039;s Optimus Prime is a highly interactive, programmable transforming robot. With over 5,000 pieces, 60 microchips, 27 servo motors, 6 high-intensity [[light-emitting diode|LED]]s, 80 different sound effects including voice clips from Peter Cullen, a dedicated iOS/Android bluetooth app interface, and a pricetag of $750 USD, it blurs the line between &amp;quot;toy&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;high-end showroom electronics.&amp;quot; Users can choose between multiple ways to control its robotic movements: including pre-programmed voice commands, pre-programmed app controls, or user-created movement scripts. In truck mode, it can drive as directed or honk its horn. In its [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]]-influenced 19&amp;quot;-tall robot mode, it can execute a long list of included scripted actions featuring voice and sound effects, plus an infinite variety of user-programmed poses and user-scripted movement sequences. It has distinct attack movements and sounds to be used with its weapons, and has flip-out wrist communicators featuring sticker images of Megatron and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The main power source is an internal rechargeable lithium ion [[battery-powered motor|battery]]. The truck&#039;s front bumper flips down to expose the charging port and the separate micro USB interface port. A replaceable CR 1220 3V battery powers the &amp;quot;laser rifle&#039;s&amp;quot; LED; it&#039;s not really a laser, but it&#039;s bright. The instructions say don&#039;t look straight at it. &lt;br /&gt;
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:In voice command mode, the spoken user command for conversion between truck and robot modes is officially supposed to be &amp;quot;[[Trademark#Genericized trademarks|convert]],&amp;quot; but secretly the toy will respond the same if you say &amp;quot;transform.&amp;quot; It also responds to more than 30 other simple words and phrases which trigger other animations and basic functions: such as: &amp;quot;turn left&amp;quot; to turn left, &amp;quot;move right&amp;quot; to step to the right, or &amp;quot;hero&amp;quot; to strike a superheroic ground-punching pose. 6 months after launch, the Robosen software developers were still releasing new movement animations and firmware updates via channels that can be found in the official app, with no announced end date for their continuing improvements.&lt;br /&gt;
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:27 servo motors might sound like a lot, but compared to contemporary 1st-party figures costing hundreds and hundreds (&#039;&#039;and hundreds!&#039;&#039;) of dollars less, this item does lack some some pretty standard joints: such as neck rotation, wrist rotation, and the type of leg rotation that would have allowed the feet to point in different directions.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Although this Optimus Prime does mostly transform on its own, there are some additional manual adjustments required to make each mode look the way it&#039;s advertised. In robot mode, one red panel can be removed from the back of the head, and the gas tanks can be moved into a lower position on the legs. If the gas tanks are not lowered, they can protrude enough to obstruct animation. For vehicle mode, the removable red panel should be reattached, gas tanks moved back so they don&#039;t cover the wheels, and the side-view mirrors can be flipped out.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In truck mode, especially via app control, Optimus is a fully functional remote control vehicle that can move forward, backward, and turn. Its steering does not happen the way real trucks do when they tilt the axles of the front wheels within their wheel wells; Instead, Optimus turns by throwing both legs simultaneously to one side or the other, which gives the appearance that the entire cab is pivoting around a central axis.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In robot mode, Optimus&#039; default idle behavior is not to stand perfectly still. Instead, he will slowly &amp;quot;breathe&amp;quot; with a subtle inhaling/exhaling motion like a human would have after aerobic exercise. From there, he will occasionally shift into other statuesque poses.&lt;br /&gt;
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:When asked to turn right or left in robot mode, Optimus is not able to perform that action in two or three normal steps with ankle and hip rotation like a human would. He lacks any leg joints that rotate around a vertical axis, so for him to rotate his body to the right, he must perform a startling stutter shuffle move. He pushes one foot out slightly forward, the other foot slightly backward, and maintains that orientation while rapidly sliding his legs together and apart more than once per second until the asymmetrical rapid sliding friction of his feet against the floor eventually scoots him into facing a different direction. This movement can wear out the paint on his inner soles pretty fast, even on smoother surfaces.&lt;br /&gt;
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:None of the toy&#039;s motorized joints are capable of supporting substantial weight without electricity. This means that when powered off, the robot cannot stand upright without external support. If the toy is in robot mode and senses its batteries are getting low, then to prevent a damaging fall, it will automatically shift into a droopy squatting pose that it can safely sustain while powered off. The average operating time from a full battery charge is approximately 40 minutes. The charging port is not accessible while the robot is standing up. Plugging in the charger while the toy is powered on might endanger fragile components.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Yes, the above means that this toy in effect cannot be displayed in robot mode when not in active use. It can&#039;t really be displayed in the proper truck mode either, as the robot legs need battery power to stay rigidly locked into truck configuration and will droop when turned off. It is rather clearly intended to remain in its protective carrying case most of the time. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Aside from the laser rifle, none of the LED lights in the eyes, headlights, or tail lights can be deactivated while the toy is powered on. In robot mode, the brake lights shine brightly from the backs of the feet, and the headlights shine from within the forearms. Some of the pre-programmed actions exploit this deliberately, by having Optimus brandish his bright headlights as flip-out weapons. The laser rifle&#039;s LED turns on and off with its own physical switch.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Many of the pre-loaded animations assume Optimus is holding his gun in his right hand and/or that he is holding his axe in his left hand. The toy has no sensors to detect whether those accessories are in place, and the app does not consistently label which animations use accessories. It also does not label the many animations that might damage the toy if attempted while accessories are attached, but &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;transforming&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; converting him or punching the ground would be a bad idea. So don&#039;t activate any animations while the accessories are attached unless you&#039;re sure you know what will happen.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In addition to action/fighting/greetings animations, there are also many silly animations available from the official download page, including: Air Guitar with the G1 cartoon theme song, air drumming, a gyrating silent &amp;quot;Christmas&amp;quot; dance, doing push-ups then getting exhausted and passing out, and the {{w|Dab_(dance)|Dab}}.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The app-controlled motion programming interface is extremely complex. The position of each joint at each step in an animation can be dictated either with numerical parameters, or by sensing the positions of the joints on the toy during programming. Many poses can be strung together to form long action sequences. The app uses long gamified sequences of tutorials to teach programming techniques and unlock more sound clips for use in more animations. Despite that available complexity though, there are some actions used by official animations that cannot be performed in customized sequences: such as a head nod, a full mode conversion, or vehicle driving commands.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Given this piece&#039;s fragility, complexity, and high cost, it is appropriate that it is packaged in a heavy duty foam-padded carrying case, complete with clasps and a handle. But the case can&#039;t protect from paint wear issues that arise quickly via actual use. Prime&#039;s knuckles and feet will instantly get severe scrape marks if he transforms on a rough surface like concrete, but even smooth unvarnished wood can wear the gloss off the paint before long. Even soft carpeting might not be safe, as some users report toppling issues due to a &#039;&#039;lack&#039;&#039; of traction. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The sound effect for Prime&#039;s gun is of a distinctly &amp;quot;realistic&amp;quot; machine gun, and Hasbro has stated this effect may be changed.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/22623017/optimus-prime-transformer-auto-converting-programmable-robot-hasbro-robosen Review of Robosen Optimus Prime] mentioning the sound effect choice&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Accurate 3-D images of this Robosen toy appear throughout its app interface, but the app also decorates prominent buttons with drawings of &#039;&#039;[[Evergreen]]&#039;&#039; Optimus. The app and manual also contain many mistakes in spelling, grammar, typography, labeling transposition, etc.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This item was revealed on [[Hasbro Pulse]] in April 2021, and began shipping to purchasers in October 2021. The TakaraTomy release of the figure is unchanged, though the dialogue will be swapped from English to Japanese with [[Tesshō Genda]] reprising his role. &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Flagship Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable&lt;br /&gt;
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:One year after the release of the original Robosen Optimus Prime, the figure was re-labeled as &amp;quot;Flagship Optimus Prime&amp;quot; and rereleased with no changes.... except the price tag, now $999. &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Elite Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Elite Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is a downsized version of the original (and now &amp;quot;Flagship&amp;quot;) Robosen Optimus Prime, standing a mere 16&amp;quot; instead of 19&amp;quot; and costing $699. The different proportions result in a few noticeable but minor visual changes, such as the fuel tanks on his legs being a different shape and elevation compared to the original toy. It retains all the features and programmable functions as the original. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Classic Heroes Team&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Classic Heroes Team Rescan Optimus Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (All Star Rescan, [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:A redeco of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|Rescue Bots]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#RacingTrailer|Optimus Prime Racing Trailer set]] minus the trailer, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classic Heroes Team|Classic Heroes Team]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime converts from robot mode to truck mode in a single step and features a slightly different deco from the original release, including blue windows instead of black, yellow highlights in place of the light blue and greens, new silver and black paint applications on the legs, and a new Autobot insignia over the chest area.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was also released in a &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots Academy&#039;&#039; packaging with the &#039;&#039;Classic Heroes Team&#039;&#039; branding as a subline, arguably making it into [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#CHT|another incarnation of the character]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;LEGO&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Lego-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;[[Avengers|Autobots, assemble]]… my body.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[June 1]], [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10302&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1,508&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;[[Ion blaster]]&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[Energon-axe|Energon axe]]&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[Energon cube]]&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[Matrix of Leadership|Autobot Matrix of Leadership]]&amp;quot;, [[Jet pack|jetpack]], display plaque, optional waist panel, brick separator &lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] ([[LEGO]])}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:The first ever collaboration between [[Hasbro]] and one of its main competitors, [[LEGO]], 10302 Optimus Prime is a fully brick-built model of the Autobot leader standing 13.5 inches tall, released under LEGO&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[fandom:Brickipedia:Icons|Icons]]&#039;&#039; subtheme. Unlike (most of) Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; sets that preceded it, this &#039;&#039;LEGO&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime set is fully transformable from robot to truck mode without having to disassemble any parts. He also includes an optional waist piece for fans to either display him with the Generation 1 toy-accurate truck bumper or the cartoon-accurate yellow block-shaped detail. A tall, top-heavy model, stability concerns mean he is not as articulated as a normal action figure, notably lacking bending knees.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Prime comes with a plethora of brick-built accessories. He includes his ion blaster, his &amp;quot;Energon axe&amp;quot; (which can plug into either wrist once you remove the fist), a pink &amp;quot;Energon cube&amp;quot;, the &amp;quot;Autobot Matrix of Leadership&amp;quot; (which can be stored inside his chest), and a jetpack based on the one he borrowed from [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] in &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]&amp;quot; (which can be attached to his back). Aside from the Matrix, only the ion blaster has dedicated storage when Prime is in truck mode, fitting between his legs to form the truck&#039;s trailer hitch; according to a small trivia blurb in the instructions, this is because the ion blaster was the only accessory in the set that was also included with the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy. Of course, this is LEGO we&#039;re talkin&#039; about, so if you want, you can store the rest of the stuff on him anywhere you see some exposed studs! &lt;br /&gt;
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:To round things out, an &#039;&#039;[[fandom:Brickipedia:Ultimate Collector&#039;s Series|Ultimate Collector&#039;s Series]]&#039;&#039;-styled display plaque featuring Optimus Prime&#039;s name (in both English and Ancient Autobot), function, motto, and [[Tech Spec]]s is included.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime&#039;s [[Instructions|instruction booklet]] contains a short segment written by none other than LEGO Senior Designer [[Joe Kyde]], which showcases the history of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; brand and the character of Optimus Prime. Unfortunately, said instructions also contain an assembly error: the stickered details on Prime&#039;s thighs are applied upside down compared to the Generation 1 [[character model]]. This error is also present on the [[stock photography]] on the packaging. Fortunately, the panels can be removed easily and reinstalled in the correct orientation for a more accurate robot mode. The aforementioned blurb also contains an amusing compromise—giving up on any attempt to reconcile Optimus&#039;s famous catchphrase and the need to protect Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; [[trademark]], it renders the iconic command as [[:File:Convert and roll out.jpg|&amp;quot;Autobots, &#039;&#039;convert&#039;&#039; and roll out!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://brickset.com/sets/10302-1/Optimus-Prime More information on 10302 Optimus Prime at Brickset]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Anti-Gravity-Pedestal-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Set&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: June 30, 2022&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Blaster, &amp;quot;[[Flight stand#Flight stands|Tenseg Base]]&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
:This uniquely branded &#039;&#039;Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base&#039;&#039; release of Optimus Prime is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Ultra Magnus]]&#039;s inner robot. Optimus Prime comes with a silver &amp;quot;Tenseg Base&amp;quot; which he can attach to, simulating a &amp;quot;floating&amp;quot; pose. Optimus Prime retains &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039;/&#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; Ultra Magnus&#039;s blaster accessory, colored in a darker metallic gray in a possible attempt to emulate Prime&#039;s usual [[ion blaster]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unusually for TakaraTomy, the vehicle mode stock photos are slightly mistransformed - the upper body isn&#039;t slid all the way forward, which makes the truck grille appear misaligned. Also, the Hasbro Pulse listing of the figure labels it as a &amp;quot;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;]]&amp;quot; figure, likely because the figure&#039;s box comes sheathed in a &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; branded sleeve.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Sold separately are two alternately colored bases; one in &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color: #a62621&amp;quot;&amp;gt;heroic Autobot red&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; and the other in &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color: #634993&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;EVIL&#039;&#039;&#039; Decepticon purple&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;. Initially due for release in March 2022, Prime and the bases were eventually released on June 30.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In a happy accident of cross-compatibility, Tenseg Base Optimus Prime can be equipped with the armor and alternate head included with &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Ultra Magnus]] to replicate the [[:File:RedCabPoweredConvoy.jpeg|red cab variant]] of &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; Powered Convoy released in [[GiG]]&#039;s short-lived &#039;&#039;[[Trasformer]]&#039;&#039; {{sic}} toyline, minus Super Buggy.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Canon/Transformer&#039;&#039;s==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Canon-Transformers-Optimus-Prime-R5.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Canon is the right of all sentient photographers.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime R5&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
**Accessories: Camera Cap/Shield, small camera accessory, Matrix of Leadership&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy) and [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (Robot parts and accessory)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Canon/Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure that transforms into a fully licensed Canon [[EOS R5]] digital camera. The toy is 80% the size of the genuine article and features a removable lens attachment, though it must be reattached to him before he can transform to robot mode since it forms his arms. The lens cap is removable and is used as a shield in robot mode. His included [[Matrix of Leadership]] can be pegged onto his lens, just behind the front element. He also comes with a small version of his own camera mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Both his Matrix and small camera accessory can be pegged into his palms. His hands feature a range of movement, with the thumb and index finger being articulated and the remaining fingers joined together.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make the concurrently released [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive [[Reflector (G1)#Canon/Transformers 2|Decepticon Refraktor R5]], and redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime R5]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Lunar Cruiser Prime==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|LunarCruiser}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Lunar Cruiser OP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It&#039;s space time! Let&#039;s settle this one on one!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Lunar Cruiser Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager, 2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: February [[2024]] (Campfire), March 2024 (general release)&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Solar panel/shield, antenna&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/673441/activities/484717#main &amp;quot;Designer&#039;s Voice Vol.1&amp;quot;] development update at the Lunar Cruiser Prime Campfire campaign&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and [[Ittoku Kuwazu]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/673441/activities/485779#main &amp;quot;Designer&#039;s Voice Vol.2&amp;quot;] development update at the Lunar Cruiser Prime Campfire campaign&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Produced in collaboration with Japanese space agency {{w|JAXA}} and {{w|Toyota}}, Lunar Cruiser Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure that transforms into the as-of-2023 current version of Toyota&#039;s &amp;quot;Lunar Cruiser&amp;quot; concept for an enclosed lunar rover, in part to promote TakaraTomy&#039;s own unmanned &amp;quot;SORA-Q&amp;quot; rover, which successfully deployed on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] in January 2024 (after some delays). The large solar panel can tab onto the tube on the left side of the vehicle, or be folded in half and tucked away inside the vehicle&#039;s back end. The round roof-mounted antenna is on an adjustable armature.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In robot mode, Prime can hold the solar panel like a shield. Both the shield and radar dish can attach to the adjustable &amp;quot;smokestack&amp;quot;-like assemblies on each of his shoulders, leaving his hands free. A [[Matrix of Leadership]] can also be spotted molded into the drivers&#039; compartment.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure was made available one month ahead of its general release on Japanese crowdfunding site Campfire in four tiers:&lt;br /&gt;
::* A version identical to the general release.&lt;br /&gt;
::* A package including a modular &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; style stand.&lt;br /&gt;
::* A package with a thank you message on the TakaraTomy website, available to 40 people.&lt;br /&gt;
::* A package with a personal thank you message from [[Tesshō Genda]], the iconic original Japanese voice of Optimus Prime available to 10 people.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The campaign opened at 10 AM on [[June 8]], 2023 and ran through midnight on [[July 17]]. Within the first 24 hours it blew past 300% of its initial 1 million JPY (approx. $7200 USD) goal. This toy was also available through [[Hasbro Pulse]], due to ship on [[June 30]] 2024... but other US-based outlets began shipping them in early March of 2024.&lt;br /&gt;
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:*&#039;&#039;[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/673441 The Lunar Cruiser Prime crowdfunding campaign on Campfire (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;[https://global.toyota/en/mobility/technology/lunarcruiser/ The Lunar Cruiser rover at the Toyota website]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Missing Link&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-01-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|How you remember your Optimus Prime toy working as a kid.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**Accessories: Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, Matrix of Leadership, [[Trailer]]/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Toys|Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Toys|Roller]], 4 Missiles, Fuel Pump, Nozzle and Hose&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist), [[Shin Ueda]] (packaging artist)}}&amp;lt;ref name = &amp;quot;Missing Link&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Article on Missing Link Convoy in [[Figure King]] issue 308 (September 2023), p109&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; brand, &#039;&#039;[[Missing Link]]&#039;&#039; (styled &#039;&#039;MISSINGLINK&#039;&#039;) Convoy&#039;s appearance is a direct recreation of the original &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; toy—but with the benefit of forty years of advances in toy engineering. It retains almost all of the original toy&#039;s [[gimmick]]s, and adds a bunch more.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Although superficially identical to the vintage figure, its engineering has received a total overhaul to add a load of new points of [[articulation]]. Compared to the original, the toy boasts [[ratchet (mechanism)|ratchet]]ed elbows and knees, hinged knuckles, wrist curls, ankle tilts, a deeper forward bend for the feet, double-jointed outward shoulder motion, universal joints at the hips (with the wheels now folding out on skirts to accommodate outward leg motion), along with a neck [[Swivel joint|swivel]], a limited waist swivel and even an ab crunch! Unusually, the toy&#039;s [[instructions]] specifically demonstrate how to make use of all these new points of articulation. Where the original toy famously had [[Partformer|detachable]], easy-to-lose fists, this isn&#039;t the case with this modern update; the new, slightly smaller fists tuck neatly behind the grille (as with many other modern takes on this basic transformation scheme), revealing a pair of headlights — instead of holes — in the process. To facilitate the vast improvements to the lower body articulation and to help support the legs in truck mode, the toy foregoes one of the most iconic steps in the original transformation — where swinging the truck bed down causes it to separate into the legs — instead mounting the hips on individual [[slide joint]]s that must be carefully wiggled apart past a bracket in the middle first. These intricate plastic components are surrounded by heavy die-cast parts, and the thigh swivels in particular are extraordinarily tight, which makes posing the legs feel &#039;&#039;precarious&#039;&#039; to say the least! We would advise maintaining a firm grip on the red sliding brackets and die-cast hips, as close to the joint being moved as possible, to prevent any excessive leverage being applied.&lt;br /&gt;
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:All of the original accessories are included with this revamped release, plus some extras. The [[Combat Deck (G1)|Combat Deck]]&#039;s launching mechanism has been nixed, in favor of allowing the repair drone to detach from the trailer and roll around on its own wheels. [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] (colored silver, not blue) has a new hinge to allow the port for the [[ion blaster]] to rotate out of sight, being replaced with a painted red light detail (harkening back to its appearance in &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]&amp;quot;) . Roller&#039;s wheels and the toy&#039;s missiles are packed still attached to their [[sprue]] just like in the old days, complete with an extravagant spare set of missiles. The fuel pump, hose and nozzle are included basically unchanged as three separate parts but are in fact new tooling. In addition to these classic parts, the toy also comes with brand new accessories [[show-accuracy|inspired by the character&#039;s animation appearances]]: a chrome-gold [[Matrix of Leadership]] (which fits in his chest, like the similar accessory included with the older &amp;quot;[[#NewYearConvoy|Special Specification]]&amp;quot; release), and a transparent [[energon-axe]] which clasps shut over either hand. The ion blaster now features two [[5 mm post]]s to allow him to grip it normally, or even hold it with both hands thanks to his new articulation, and features a revamped sculpt based on the vintage accessory&#039;s earlier &amp;quot;thick&amp;quot; barrel variant (which informed the gun&#039;s animated depiction). A special chrome-silver mounting piece for the Matrix sits behind the truck windows, but can be removed to reveal the classic seats for smaller &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; figures. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy has the classic Autobot [[rubsign]], [[rubber tires]] (with the classic real-world &amp;quot;[http://www.ewillys.com/2021/03/16/desert-dog-history-and-ads/ Desert Dog Formula]&amp;quot; brand), [[die-cast]] parts, and features all the same [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] surfaces as the vintage toy. The details of the original [[sticker]]s (on the arms, knees, and toes) have been fully molded into the plastic and picked out with paint—but the toy &#039;&#039;also&#039;&#039; comes with a direct recreation of the original sticker sheet anyway. The toy also comes with a marketing insert, a collector&#039;s [[card]] (with, oddly enough, a small hole punched through the top), and a [[Tech Spec]] decoder for reading the graph printed on the back of the [[packaging]] alongside the classic back-of-the-box mural. Everything is neatly presented using a polystyrene tray. For this release, the illustrator of the toy&#039;s original Japanese [[package art]], [[Shin Ueda]] (credited in English right on the new box!), was commissioned to produce a brand-new piece based on the iconic transformation-into-midair-leap pose from &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;. Ironically, though the toy is finally capable of reproducing the &#039;&#039;original&#039;&#039; boxart pose, the engineering of its waist rotation means the &#039;&#039;new&#039;&#039; pose is impossible!&lt;br /&gt;
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:Since the trailers are nearly identical in shape, the sound effect module from the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Generation_2|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime toy]] is compatible with the trailer of this release, though the module can&#039;t connect to Convoy&#039;s robot mode back.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Although entirely a [[TakaraTomy]] initiative, the &#039;&#039;Missing Link&#039;&#039; toys were made available directly to Western fans via [[Hasbro Pulse]], sold under the name Optimus Prime. The toy kept its longer smokestacks and fully-functional firing missiles, which Hasbro had shortened [[for safety reasons]] in prior releases.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|Missing Link Anime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-02-Convoy-Anime-Color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In an undocumented feature, this toy also includes its trailer, updated to be cartoon-accurate by having it vanish entirely into [[unspace|subspace]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Anime Edition)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**Accessories: Ion Blaster, energon axe, Matrix of Leadership&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist), [[Shin Ueda]] (packaging artist)}}&amp;lt;ref name = &amp;quot;Missing Link&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:A more affordable release of the &#039;&#039;Missing Link&#039;&#039; Convoy toy was sold without the trailer. This version of the toy goes for [[show-accuracy]], omitting the various paint applications intended to replicate [[sticker]] detailing, painting the toy&#039;s eyes blue instead of yellow, swapping the blue plastic for a slightly brighter shade, and picking out an [[Autobot]] [[insignia]] in fine white outlines solely on the left shoulder. Unlike Hasbro&#039;s contemporaneous &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Retro]]&#039;&#039; reissues, which similarly aim to use clever deco work to bring the original G1 toys closer to their animation depictions, this release keeps the chrome, instead of using a dull silver plastic.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy still comes with its ion blaster (with a gunmetal paint application on its vent), energon-axe, and Matrix (now painted in animation-accurate metallic orange and silver); the Matrix housing is left as bare black plastic. A smaller sticker sheet is also included for [[customizing]] options—much like the one for the full release, but omitting all the trailer stickers. Three small yellow stickers are provided to replicate the waist/bumper details from the cartoon character model. The paperwork included is similar to the full release.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Reactivate&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ReactivateOptimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Welcome to the apocalypse, Mr. Prime. I hope you like leather.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1d1| &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime &amp;amp; Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Axe, blaster, Matrix of Leadership&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Reactivate|&#039;&#039;Reactivate&#039;&#039;]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime transforms from a robot into a post-apocalyptic armoured truck. Optimus was only available with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Reactivate|Soundwave]]. He comes with the usual Optimus accessories; an ion blaster, an energon axe that can fit over either fist, and a removable Matrix of Leadership (a repaint of the Matrix included with &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime).&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus suffers from a [[design flaw]]- the handle on his ion blaster is far too short, resulting in an extremely loose grip.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Hot Wheels&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1| &#039;&#039;&#039;Hot Wheels Transformers Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;:  Ion blaster, fists&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;Hot Wheels&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a very surprising addition to this page, as it represents [[Hasbro]] licensing one of its direct rival toy companies, [[Mattel]], to sell a &amp;quot;proper&amp;quot; transforming Transformers toy.  This re-creation of the G1 Optimus Prime design stands 3.5&amp;quot; tall and is made almost entirely out of glossy-painted [[die-cast|die-cast metal]], and with [[rubber tires]] too.  The figure comes in an elaborate box that can be oriented to display it in either truck cab or robot mode.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: It went up for preorders on the Mattel Creations website on [[May 21]], 2024, sold out in less than 30 minutes, and shipped later that week.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Dramatic Capture Series&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Headquarters&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date:&#039;&#039; [[2024]] [[November 30]]&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; gun&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
===Before he became Optimus Prime===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PrototypeTHB.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Not so Optimus Prime.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*The first prototype for Battle Convoy, the &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; originator of Optimus Prime, was vastly different from the final version, complete with an entirely different transformation and a car carrying trailer. The head lacked the faceplate.&lt;br /&gt;
*A later prototype/mock-up was much closer to the final product but still has some noticeable differences, such as a head with much larger antennae, longer smokestacks and a front grille section that includes the rectangular section that would sport the &amp;quot;Freightliner&amp;quot; logo on the real-life truck (on the final toy, the rectangular section is part of the hinged upper section that includes the windows). It would have also been possible to attach the [[ion blaster]] to either of his shoulders.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;diaclonecatalogs&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20151017201739/http://1501bc.com/pretf/pictures/tfdiac6b.jpg Diaclone catalog scans] at 1501bc.com.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*The toy that would ultimately end up as the original Optimus Prime toy was originally released in August [[1983]] as No.17 Battle Convoy from Takara&#039;s Diaclone Car Robo toyline in Japan. In [[1984]], [[Joustra]] released their own version (still with &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; sticker on the trailer) as part of their Diaclone line in Europe, either simply called &#039;&#039;Truck&#039;&#039; (according to the pack-in catalog) or &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; (in the pack-in comic). It&#039;s possible that [[GiG]] also released a version called &#039;&#039;Camion Convoy&#039;&#039; as part of their &#039;&#039;[[Trasformer]]&#039;&#039; line in Italy, but to this day no packaged sample has surfaced.&lt;br /&gt;
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===The many releases of Optimus Prime===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SeveralG1Convoy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Too much Prime on my hands.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Over the years, the [[#The_Transformers|original Optimus Prime]] has been repackaged and reissued multiple times:&lt;br /&gt;
*In the US and Canada, limited edition promotional versions were available sporting Pepsi stickers; the Canadian version has large Pepsi stickers that cover the entire trailer, while the US version only has small Pepsi stickers that partially obscure the lines running across the trailer;&lt;br /&gt;
*In addition to the standard Japanese 01 Convoy release, Takara also released the toy as part of the [[#VSX|VSX Convoy vs. Megatron]] two-pack in [[1985]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara released a variant sporting clear blue windows and as part of the &amp;quot;[[#goodbye|Good Bye Convoy]]&amp;quot; set (packaged with [[Red Alert (G1)#Toys|Alert/Red Alert]] and [[Mirage (G1)#Toys|Ligier/Mirage]]) in [[1986]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro&#039;s subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] (MB) released the toy in Europe in late 1985, following a slight delay due to licensing issues;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;mbtfs&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/mb-transformers-part-5/ &amp;quot;The Jetfire vs Optimus Prime mixup&amp;quot;] at 20th Century Toy Collector&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; there are no less than &#039;&#039;three&#039;&#039; variants of MB-packaged Optimus Prime, one of them manufactured by Takara and sporting blue feet, the other two manufactured by [[Joustra]] as part of a deal with Hasbro/MB, one of them with blue and the other one with red feet;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;3mb&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/the-three-mb-optimus-primes/ &amp;quot;The Three MB Optimus Primes&amp;quot;] at 20th Century Toy Collector&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*After Hasbro&#039;s European division had changed the packaging from &amp;quot;MB&amp;quot; to &amp;quot;Hasbro&amp;quot;, the toy continued to be available in 1986, including more of the Joustra-manufactured red and blue feeted versions, which were apparently also available in the UK in English-only packaging;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;3mb&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[GiG]] released the toy as &#039;&#039;Commander&#039;&#039; as part of their &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line in Italy in 1985, including an all-plastic variant in 1986;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[IGA]] released their version in Mexico in 1985; unsold stock was later imported to a plethora of European countries, including the UK, with Optimus Prime having the yellow paint scraped off his eyes and then having them painted over in red;&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro reissued the &amp;quot;Original Autobot Leader&amp;quot; toy as part of their European &#039;&#039;[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues in [[1991]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro released a [[#Generation_2|redecoed version with additional accessories]] as part of their [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; line]] in [[1993]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara reissued the original toy in its original 1985 Japanese packaging in [[2000]], with an all-black recolor being available from assorted Japanese conventions and another variant with gold instead of silver parts, stickers, and paint as a [[Lucky Draw figure|lucky draw]] prize;&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara reissued the toy again as &#039;&#039;New Year Special&#039;&#039; version in January 2002, sporting clear blue windows (similar to Good Bye Convoy) and featuring additional accessories such as a Matrix necklace and a [[Show-accuracy|show accurate]] recolor of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure;&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro reissued the toy in the US and the UK as part of their &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues in [[2002]], sporting shortened down smokestacks [[for safety reasons]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara reissued the toy once again in [[2003]], as part of their &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues, numbered 00 and featuring additional accessories such as an energon axe;&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara released a recolored version featuring a new trailer in December [[2005]], called &#039;&#039;[[Pepsi Convoy]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro released their own version of Pepsi Convoy, named &amp;quot;[[#PepsiPrime|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]&amp;quot;, as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive in [[2007]], featuring the familiar [[For safety reasons|safety]]-shortened smokestacks of the Commemorative Series reissue.&lt;br /&gt;
*In August 2007 TakaraTomy yet again did a rerelease similar to the 2000 Convoy rerelease, this time as part of the &amp;quot;[[Transformers Encore]]&amp;quot; line. This version has a new rifle with a longer handle so Optimus can finally hold it straight.&lt;br /&gt;
*TakaraTomy released [http://seibertron.com/advertisement.php?id=8 &amp;quot;Convoy iPod Docking Bay with Speakers&amp;quot;] in September 2007. It is an iPod speaker/dock in the shape of a truck, featuring an all-white version of Convoy with a new head sculpt reminiscent of Masterpiece Convoy as the cab, and a trailer housing a pair of speakers and a docking point for an iPod.&lt;br /&gt;
*In March [[2008]], TakaraTomy released a G1-colored version of the iPod Convoy set.&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro released the &#039;&#039;25th Anniversary&#039;&#039; gift set edition detailed above in 2008, as part of the 2008 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; line, once again with [[For safety reasons|shortened smokestacks]].&lt;br /&gt;
*TakaraTomy released another reissue based on the &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; version as part of their &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]&#039;&#039; line in 2011, lacking the original Generation 1 trailer. Instead, the &#039;&#039;Chronicle&#039;&#039; version was available in a two-pack with &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime]] and a new trailer that could be used by both Optimuses, thanks to a retooled trailer hitch on the Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure.&lt;br /&gt;
*In 2012, Hasbro reissued Optimus Prime again for their Asian markets, this time mixing the 25th Anniversary version of the toy itself with the older &#039;&#039;Commemorative Series&#039;&#039; packaging.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;25thcomm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=44388 &amp;quot;Bad news RE: new Commemorative Prime&amp;quot;] at Cybertron.ca.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*In 2019, Optimus was rereleased once again, this time without his trailer and with his original long smokestacks (something he hasn&#039;t had in America since Generation 2), in Hasbro&#039;s Vintage G1 line of reissues exclusive to Walmart stores in US and Canada.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Powermaster Optimus Prime design history===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EarlyPMPrime1.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Overcompensating.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, being the grand toy rebirth of Optimus Prime post-movie, apparently received a lot of thought during the design process. Prime went through an inordinate number of design changes from concept to final with at least three very major revisions:&lt;br /&gt;
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*The earliest version, as shown in the first patent application for the toy, was to have the Prime cab be a triplechanger, turning from truck cab to jet or robot.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?DB=EPODOC&amp;amp;II=0&amp;amp;ND=3&amp;amp;adjacent=true&amp;amp;locale=en_EP&amp;amp;FT=D&amp;amp;date=19880604&amp;amp;CC=JP&amp;amp;NR=S63132686A&amp;amp;KC=A Patent #JP63-132686]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The nosecone of the jet and robot legs were released by the Powermaster lock in the same fashion as the legs in the final version. Optimus would have had winged arms in non-super [[robot mode]]. The super robot mode&#039;s head was also integrated into the trailer&#039;s hitch... and lacked a faceplate.&lt;br /&gt;
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*The second known version &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]&#039;&#039;, p22, p106&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; ditched the triplechanging gimmick on the cab and simplified things a good bit. This Powermaster Prime has several distinct characteristics only seen in the second design, such as the wider &amp;quot;block head&amp;quot; and two faux smokestacks on top of either shoulder as opposed to one. Also, in a rather odd twist, this design features a black head and fists for both super and regular modes rather than the traditional blue. It also had yellow eyes in either mode a la the original Optimus Prime.&lt;br /&gt;
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*The third version &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]&#039;&#039;, p106&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; would quite possibly have been the most gimmick loaded Transformer in the history of the line, simultaneously being a Powermaster, [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], and [[Triple Changer]]. The Headmaster also would have been a Triple Changer, turning into a sort of armored four-wheeled rover (Roller II?) and robot as well as a rather silly looking Optimus Prime head with four vertically aligned wheels jutting off the sides. It seems that when the extra Headmaster gimmick was scrapped, the super mode head remained separate rather than being reintegrated into the trailer hitch such as on the earliest design. Notably, the body of this design is extremely close to the final design.&lt;br /&gt;
*A fourth version is shown in the 1987-88 Transformers product catalog that has several minor differences from both Powermaster Prime and [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]], such as having God Ginrai&#039;s sliding fists but in red, a completely different trailer hitch assembly partially based on the third design, an offset Autobot symbol in base mode, extended feet also based on third design, far more detailed super mode outer leg panels, completely different front bumper, and the first instance of single faux shoulder smokestacks rather than two. It is still unknown as to why Powermaster Prime has completely different arms from God Ginrai or all earlier concept versions.&lt;br /&gt;
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Powermaster Prime&#039;s animation model as used in the commercials and as a character guide for the Marvel comics is a composite of the second and third designs. The body of the model is actually a straight tracing of the concept lineart for the third version (including its different rifles and twin faux shoulder stacks), with a slightly simplified drawing of the second version&#039;s head drawn on top.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Miscellaneous Primes===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EarlyActionMasterOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=.5|]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Early Star Convoy Planning Stage.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.1|left|I am the prototype of the toy of the future!]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PMHeroTrace.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Stealing purses across the ages.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*The preproduction version of Action Master Optimus Prime (featured in catalogs and on his [[Power Plans]]) used a darker blue closer to the 1984 toy and had upper legs painted grey. Amusingly, the mold also originally had longer smokestacks that were presumably trimmed down for safety or breakage issues, which would become something of a running theme with Optimus Prime toys.&lt;br /&gt;
*The &#039;&#039;Return of Convoy&#039;&#039; pack-in catalogs show Star Convoy as originally having silver paint on his vehicle mode and robot thighs, mirroring the similarly-colored parts of the original Optimus Prime design. However, the Star Convoy released at retail instead used bare white plastic, possibly as a cost-saving measure (as &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; was rapidly losing popularity in Japan at the time). When Takara reissued the toy years later, it restored the originally-intended silver of the prototype.&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Return of Convoy&#039;&#039; catalogs reveal the planning process behind Star Convoy&#039;s evolution from gimmick-rich illustration to prototype before reaching final production.&lt;br /&gt;
*The pose used for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; [[#HeroOptimusPrime|Hero Optimus Prime]]&#039;s [[package art]] is rather blatantly swiped from [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Powermaster]] [[#PMOP|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s package art.&lt;br /&gt;
*On a similar note, &#039;&#039;[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]&#039;&#039; [[#Machine Wars|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s package art is merely edited from &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]]&#039;s card art, keeping it mostly intact save for the removal of shoulder kibble and the addition of a non-windowed chestplate.&lt;br /&gt;
*The Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy was featured in a [[:File:Optimus prime nokia 6820.JPG|print ad]] for [[Nokia]] {{w|Nokia 68xx series#Nokia 6820|6820}} phones in December 2004.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;nokia&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/20th-anniversary-optimus-prime-featured-in-nokia-a/4374/ &amp;quot;20th Anniversary Optimus Prime Featured in Nokia Ad&amp;quot;]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; He is posed bent over to look at the phone and scratching his head. Pleasantly, &#039;&#039;most&#039;&#039; of the pose pictured is perfectly possible with an un-[[Customizing|kitbash]]ed, un-Photoshopped version of the toy. (The real toy can&#039;t bend forward at the waist like that, alas.)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; [[#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]] was initially intended to be Deluxe-sized. An alleged list of the tentative &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; line-up&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;classicslineup&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/possible-transformers-classic-line-up-4336/ Rumor] about the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; lineup that turned out to be spot on aside from Voyager [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and Deluxe Optimus Prime.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; included a Deluxe-sized Optimus Prime without a trailer and a version &#039;&#039;with&#039;&#039; a trailer at the Voyager [[size class|price point]]; however, it appears the decision was eventually made to upscale Optimus to Voyager size instead.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;sage&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/cybertron-crosswise-redeco-and-transformers-classics-info-4683/ &amp;quot;Cybertron Crosswise Redeco and Transformers Classics Info&amp;quot;] (via [[Joe Kyde]]&#039;s proxy &amp;quot;SAGE2764&amp;quot;)&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Don Figueroa&#039;s [[control drawing]]s for the Deluxe version were leaked before the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; line was even released at retail.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;primecontrol&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Leaked &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Deluxe Optimus Prime control drawings: [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-design-sketch-4691/ Vehicle mode], [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-robot-mode-design-sketches-4692/ robot mode]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; A gray model [[prototype]] was later shown as part of an interview with [[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s staff in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 1|Transformers Generations 2009 vol. 1]]&#039;&#039;.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ttinterview&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/general-articles-25/translated-version-of-the-takara-tomy-transformers-henkei--classics-staff-interview-167073/ Translated TakaraTomy Henkei/Classics staff interview]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; It&#039;s unclear whether the trailer ever made it past the early planning stage before the size of the figure was changed.&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Ginrai is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MF-GodGinrai-boxart.jpg|thumb|300px|&amp;quot;Against all the evil that Hell can conjure, all the wickedness that mankind can produce, we will send unto them... only you. Rip and tear, until it is done.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;God Ginrai&#039;&#039;&#039; (ゴッドジンライ &#039;&#039;Goddo Jinrai&#039;&#039;, aka &#039;&#039;&#039;Magnus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039;) is a former [[Transtector]] who gained life from and independently of his former owner, [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], via the power of [[Masterforce (technology)|Masterforce]]. As such, God Ginrai takes after the human&#039;s personality; he is an incredibly brave and fearless fighter, but also prone to rash action and charging into battle alone, needlessly putting himself at extreme risk.&lt;br /&gt;
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After a deadly battle with [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]], God Ginrai was rebuilt into &#039;&#039;&#039;Victory Leo&#039;&#039;&#039; (ビクトリーレオ &#039;&#039;Bikutorī Reo&#039;&#039;) and gained the ability to combine with new Autobot [[Supreme Commander]] [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] to form &#039;&#039;&#039;Victory Saber&#039;&#039;&#039; (ビクトリーセイバー &#039;&#039;Bikutorī Seibā&#039;&#039;). In this form, Star Saber&#039;s speed and power are greatly enhanced, but at times, Victory Leo&#039;s savage personality can override his calm and collected nature.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
====&#039;&#039;Super-God Masterforce&#039;&#039; cartoon====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MF42 humans and transtectors.jpg|250px|thumb|Shins museum.]]&lt;br /&gt;
The super-energy alien being and self-styled &amp;quot;Decepticon god&amp;quot; [[Devil Z]] stole several [[transtector]]s, including one intended to be used by the legendary Autobot leader [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], from an area of space known as the [[G Nebula 89|G Nebula]]. Devil Z scattered the Transtectors across Earth, where they lay in hiding for years, absorbing the planet&#039;s [[Chōkon Power]], to await the day Devil Z would have them bond to human beings, thereby creating a new super-robotic lifeform: [[Godmaster (lifeform)|Godmasters]]. {{storylink|Shūta and Grand&#039;s Masterforce Super-Secrets!}} The transtector meant for Optimus Prime would eventually fall into the hands of a [[human]] named Ginrai, who used the transtector in conjunction with the [[Master-Brace]]s found within to join the battle against the Decepticons. {{storylink|A Hero Is Chosen - His Name Is Ginrai}}&lt;br /&gt;
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In the wake of Devil Z&#039;s destruction, the bond between the Autobot humans and their Transtectors was broken, and Ginrai became a normal human again as his now-living Transtector and those of all the other Autobots headed into space to continue the fight against the Decepticons. {{storylink|A Battle... and Then...}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; comic====&lt;br /&gt;
The Ginrai transtector—now having taken his human partner&#039;s name as his own, becoming known as God Ginrai himself—joined with the Autobot forces in space, setting up base at [[G Nebula 89]]. In [[2021]], he watched as [[Grand Maximus]] unveiled his &amp;quot;Super Convoy Project&amp;quot;, which would produce a transtector similar to Super Ginrai to resurrect [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] with. {{storylink|LG24 Shockwave &amp;amp; Cancer Prologue}} He was part of the defensive forces when [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]]&#039;s troops attacked their base. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 39|Bonus Edition Vol. 39}} When the human Ginrai visited to have his new [[Godbomber]] upgraded, God Ginrai told him it was nice to see him again. {{storylink|TF Legends Late Xmas Present Chapter|Late Xmas Present Chapter}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Ginrai joined the battle against [[Devil Z]]&#039;s Decepticons using his Godmaster transtector. {{storylink|On Scene! Our Savior&#039;s Name Is Ginrai!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Later, the death of Devil Z caused the bond between the humans and their Transtectors to be broken, and Ginrai became a normal man again as his now-living Transtector and those of all the other Autobots headed into space to continue the fight against the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Birth of the Super Life-Forms}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Wings Universe&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HtF-Ginraifirepowers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|left]]&lt;br /&gt;
Ginrai (nicknamed &amp;quot;Fire Guts&amp;quot;) was a veteran of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], and not without baggage. He saw new potential conflicts everywhere, and so he cultivated a reputation for being paranoid. Ginrai saw his demeanor as preparedness. Nevertheless, deep in Cybertron&#039;s post-[[Great Transformation]] peacetime, [[Cheetor (BW)|Alpha Trizer]] placed Ginrai as Commander of the new [[Cybertronian Knight]]s. The two personalities routinely clashed, as Trizer&#039;s more zen-like approach drove Ginrai up the wall. {{storylink|#Timelines|Knight Ginrai profile card}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Ginrai clashed with [[Primal Prime]] when he recruited [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] to the Knights. Ginrai and the Prime were of equal rank, but their methods differed dramatically. Primal Prime had recently expelled Devcon from the [[Wreckers]] for his abusive tactics, and he was nonplussed to find Ginrai recruiting Devcon and encouraging the use of those same tactics.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ginrai&#039;s knack for paranoia and overreaction led him to call in a CODE RED ALERT on [[Nebulos]] in order to deal with what turned out to be a fender bender in space. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur|Apelinq&#039;s personal logs}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When a communications failure cut off the Knights from the [[Galadria Space Bridge Outpost]] in the [[Delta Prysmos Sector]], Ginrai ordered an immediate investigation. Devcon was hunting [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] in that area, and sent a garbled transmission that seemed to authenticate Ginrai&#039;s concern. Alpha Trizer convinced Ginrai to wait for a second transmission from Devcon, which led the Knights to bridge directly into [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]&#039;s head to interrupt the mission of the [[Star Seeker]]s. Ginrai brought Alpha Trizer, [[Apelinq (BM)|Apelinq]], and [[Flareup (G1)|Flareup]] to assist Devcon. They successfully captured Captain Cannonball and his team of pirates and mercenaries. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; marketing material===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SiegeOnCybertron-MagnusPrime.jpg|thumb|]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Magnus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; was a [[City Commander]]. With the help of his [[Titan Master]] [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], he could unleash his [[Chōkon Power|Chokon Power]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[Trypticon&#039;s Titan Master Crunch]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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When the Decepticons besieged Cybertron, Magnus Prime used his missile launchers to protect Autobot defenses and strike back at the Decepticons.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Siege on Cybertron pack-in blurb&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Precursor World===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Knight Ginrai Selects.jpg|thumb|80px|left]]&lt;br /&gt;
A [[Primus Vanguard|Warrior of the Seven Lights]] resembling Ginrai was a member of the [[Red Order]] of the [[Primus Vanguard]]. He reported the assault of the [[Red Planet]] by the [[G1 World|dimension-hopping]] [[Seacon (BW)|pirate]] [[Terrormander]] to [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Precursor World|Red Sentinel Prime]] with great urgency but was waved off by his cocky commander. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Games==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Transformers Operation Omega&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubgames|{{storylink|Transformers Operation Omega}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Super-God Masterforce}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Superginrai toy generations.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait, the Japanese toy has shortened smoke stacks?!]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Godbomber toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I could punch you to death. Just get a little closer.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Superginrai&#039;&#039;&#039; {{sic}} (&#039;&#039;Godmaster&#039;&#039;, [[1988]])&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Godbomber&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[1988]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-307&#039;&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;&#039;C-309&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Godmaster transtector, 2 &amp;quot;Superconductor Rifles&amp;quot;, 2 &amp;quot;Particle Beam Cannons&amp;quot;, Super Ginrai head, &amp;quot;God Cannon&amp;quot;, 2 &amp;quot;Tachyon Missiles&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:God Ginrai is made out of the separate &amp;quot;Super Ginrai&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Godbomber&amp;quot; releases. &lt;br /&gt;
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:A remolded version of the American [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Powermaster Optimus Prime figure]], Ginrai is a red, blue and grey tractor trailer, only able to transform into [[robot mode]] when the small Ginrai human figure is put into engine mode and snapped into place in the truck&#039;s grill, unlocking the clasp that holds the legs in place. When the cab is in robot mode, the trailer can become a battle station. Either robot or station can be armed with any of the toy&#039;s weapons, including two black &amp;quot;Superconductor Rifles&amp;quot;, and two grey double-barrelled &amp;quot;Particle Beam Cannons&amp;quot;, (referred to as &amp;quot;Cannon Craft&amp;quot; in &amp;quot;[[The Battle Begins! The Earth-Space Alliance Army]]&amp;quot;), which can be piloted by any small Godmaster figures. The cab and trailer can be merged into &amp;quot;Super Ginrai&amp;quot;, whose head is a separate piece.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Differences between Ginrai and Powermaster Optimus Prime include retractable super-robot fists, a die-cast metal cab with translucent blue plastic windows, shortened smokestacks, a more metallic grey plastic, chrome on the Godmaster Ginrai engine, and silver paint rather than stickers for the small robot&#039;s upper legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Godbomber transforms into an armored [[trailer]], composed of a collection of modular pieces. He does not so much transform as he does break apart—into two arms, two legs, two wings, a chest and a back—and recombine in a different configuration, with the only elements of transformation being his flip-out feet and head. He is armed in both modes with the God Cannon, which can either mount on his shoulder or be held in his fist in robot mode. Godbomber combines with the separately-sold Ginrai to form God Ginrai.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was used—almost entirely without changes—to make [[Apex Bomber]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Cybertron/SuperGinrai/superginrai.htm More information on Super Ginrai at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Cybertron/Godbomber/godbomber.htm More information on Godbomber at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:GodGinrai toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I can almost touch my toes! (not really)]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Godginrai&#039;&#039;&#039; {{sic}} (&#039;&#039;Godmaster&#039;&#039; multi-pack, 1988)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-310&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Godmaster transtector, 2 &amp;quot;Superconductor Rifles&amp;quot;, 2 &amp;quot;Particle Beam Cannons&amp;quot;, Super Ginrai head, &amp;quot;God Cannon&amp;quot;, 2 &amp;quot;Tachyon Missiles&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Ban Magami]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Super Ginrai and Godbomber were also sold in a set. Trailer mode Godbomber can hook up either directly to Ginrai&#039;s cab or to the back of Ginrai&#039;s own trailer and be towed along behind him, while any of Ginrai&#039;s weapons can plug into the holes in Godbomber&#039;s wings and chassis. Most prominently, of course, Godbomber diseassembles into various component parts that combine with Super Ginrai to form God Ginrai. Godbomber&#039;s legs become boots known as &amp;quot;God Legs&amp;quot;, to which Ginrai&#039;s Particle Beam Cannons attach; his chest and wings form the &amp;quot;God Wing&amp;quot; backpack; his arms clip over the top of Ginrai&#039;s own as the &amp;quot;God Punch&amp;quot;; and his back becomes a chromed chestplate called the &amp;quot;God Breast&amp;quot;, into the top of which the spring-loaded, missile-firing &amp;quot;God Cannon&amp;quot; plugs. The toy also features a secondary, lesser combination referred to as the &amp;quot;God Breaster&amp;quot;, which involves attaching the God Breast to Super Ginrai, and plugging Godbomber&#039;s wings into his arms.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Cybertron/GodGinrai/godginrai.htm More information on God Ginrai at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy victory leo.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[JAM Project|V-I-C-T-O-R-Y! Three-Two-One-Zero, never give up! Oh yeah]]!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Victory Leo&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[1989]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-327&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;V-Lock Cannon&amp;quot;, 2 &amp;quot;V-Lock Rifles&amp;quot;, 3 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Sold in the &#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; portion of the &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Victory|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]&#039;&#039; toyline, Victory Leo transforms into a black, yellow, and white robotic saber-toothed lion with wings. Both modes are dominated by the missile-firing &amp;quot;V-Lock Cannon&amp;quot; that rises from his back between his wings in alternate mode, or plugs into his hip in [[robot mode]]. A flying alternate mode was created for the character by the production staff of the cartoon, and the toy is capable of being configured into this form, although it is essentially just a block with wings. While the &amp;quot;official&amp;quot; configuration used in the cartoon lacks the V-Lock Cannon entirely, it can be attached to the same place that it does in the Victory Saber alternate mode (pictured to the right).&lt;br /&gt;
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: The flip-out landing gear that Victory Leo provides for the Victory Saber spaceship mode (and if you&#039;re feeling generous, his own) are &#039;&#039;legendarily&#039;&#039; fragile.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: Victory Leo combines with Star Saber, sold separately, to become Victory Saber.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Cybertron/VictoryLeo/victoryleo.htm More information on Victory Leo at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1 VictorySaber toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Victory Saber&#039;&#039;&#039; (&#039;&#039;Brainmaster&#039;&#039; gift set, 1989)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-328&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;V-Lock Cannon&amp;quot;, 2 &amp;quot;V-Lock Rifles&amp;quot;, 3 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
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:Victory Leo was also available in a gift set with Star Saber. Victory Leo can combine with Star Saber by plugging into the aft end of his flight mode, thus becoming a huge booster section, or by disassembling and connecting to Star Saber&#039;s robot mode. His legs and chest compress into a pair of &amp;quot;platform boots&amp;quot; that connect to the base of Star Saber&#039;s feet, while his other components form a winged backpack that aims his twin cannons over Star Saber&#039;s shoulders. In this mode, Victory Saber can also wield the V-Lock Rifle.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Cybertron/VictorySaber/victorysaber.htm More information on Victory Saber at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Reissue ginrai.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Godginrai&#039;&#039;&#039; {{sic}} (Reissue, [[2001]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-310&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Godmaster transtector, 2 &amp;quot;Superconductor Rifles&amp;quot;, 2 &amp;quot;Particle Beam Cannons&amp;quot;, Super Ginrai head, &amp;quot;God Cannon&amp;quot;, 2 &amp;quot;Tachyon Missiles&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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:The God Ginrai gift set was reissued in Japan in 2001 with the notable modification of blue eyes for the small Ginrai robot and a slightly different shade of red paint on the cab. However, it was notoriously over-produced, and online retailers were still selling it even years later, at greatly reduced prices. The blue plastic used on this reissue appears to be susceptible to [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|GPS]], becoming brittle and prone to breakage over time. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The reissue was redecoed into the exclusive &amp;quot;[[Ginrai (human)#FireGuts|Fire Guts God Ginrai]]&amp;quot; figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Cybertron/SuperGinrai/superginrai.htm More information on reissue God Ginrai at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Transform Jr&#039;&#039;====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Ginrai junior toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ginrai&#039;&#039;&#039; (1988)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;TF Super Ginrai 1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Blue gun, robot head, die-cast Super Ginrai figurine&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like the other figures in the &#039;&#039;[[Transform Jr]]&#039;&#039; line, this version of the basic Ginrai cab robot is a simplified version of its larger counterpart. And when we say simplified, we &#039;&#039;mean&#039;&#039; simplified—the figure features no Godmaster engine gimmick, and its head is simply pulled off and set aside for transformation. The figure comes packaged with a small die-cast metal figurine of Super Ginrai.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shirei Kichi&#039;&#039;&#039; (司令基地 &amp;quot;Command Base&amp;quot;) (1988)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;TF Super Ginrai 2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 red guns, Trailer post, 2 wheel pieces, ramp, Super Ginrai head&lt;br /&gt;
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:This &#039;&#039;Transform Jr&#039;&#039; figure is a simplified version of Ginrai&#039;s trailer, which can transform to base mode, hitch up to the separately sold cab robot and combine with it to form Super Ginrai. The toy includes a cardboard mock-up of Ginrai in torso mode to complete the super robot&#039;s look in-package.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;God Ginrai&#039;&#039;&#039; (giftset, 1988)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Blue gun, small robot head, die-cast Super Ginrai figurine, 2 red guns, trailer post, 2 wheel pieces, ramp, Super Ginrai head, &amp;quot;God Breast&amp;quot; chestpiece, 2 &amp;quot;God Punch&amp;quot; arms&lt;br /&gt;
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:This giftset includes both the &#039;&#039;Jr&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Ginrai&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Shirei Kichi&amp;quot; figures and all the accessories which came with them plus the attachments necessary to transform Super Ginrai into God Ginrai. Due to the nature of his construction, though, God Ginrai&#039;s fist-holes are blocked off, leaving him unable to hold the weapons which came with his components. Furthermore, as his attachments consist only of two arms and a chestpiece (no boots, no backpack), they cannot combine into Godbomber. The set also includes some sort of plastic &amp;quot;shield&amp;quot; with a cardboard insert depicting the Autobot [[insignia]], which appears to be a pocket or belt clip, or something. We really don&#039;t know.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Robotmaster&#039;&#039;s===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Robotmasters-RM-16-Victory-Leo.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Victory Leo&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2004]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-16&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Acessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;V-Lock Cannon&amp;quot;, 2 &amp;quot;V-Lock Rifles&amp;quot;, missile, &amp;quot;Superconductor Rifle&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the fourth wave of &#039;&#039;[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]&#039;&#039; product, this version of Victory Leo is a smaller, simplified version of the original toy, standing just shy of the average &amp;quot;Deluxe&amp;quot; toy. It also now sports an official &amp;quot;jet&amp;quot; mode that is... yyyyeah. Sure. Why not. It retains most of the functionality of the original toy, including the robot-hip-mounted missile-launching &amp;quot;V-Lock Cannon&amp;quot;, the ability to mount the &amp;quot;V-Lock Rifles&amp;quot; on his forearms, and the ability to join with the &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; version of [[Star Saber (G1)#Robotmasters|Star Saber]] to form &amp;quot;Victory Saber&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Though many smaller joints were omitted in this figure (most notably the wing mid-joints, no lion-mode jaw or moving tusks, and multiple lion-limb joints), this toy &#039;&#039;does&#039;&#039; feature ball-jointed hips, giving him much more range of motion in the legs than the original. Unfortunately, those joints are attached to swivel hinges necessary for the Victory Saber conversion, which makes them... weird to position properly.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Victory Leo also gains a new weapon, the (non-firing) &amp;quot;Superconductor Rifle&amp;quot; (named after the rifles used by his previous incarnation as Ginrai).&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/VictoryLeo/victoryleo.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; Victory Leo at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RobotMasters VictorySaber toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Victory Saber&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-17&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Acessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;V-Lock Cannon&amp;quot;, 2 &amp;quot;V-Lock Rifles&amp;quot;, missile, &amp;quot;Superconductor Rifle&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Victory Leo was also available in a two-pack with the &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; version of Star Saber, with whom he could still combine to form Victory Saber, in both jet and robot modes. The two figures in this pack featured a more metallic paint job than their standard releases.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This set also includes and single collector card for the &amp;quot;Victory Saber&amp;quot; mode, lacking the cards for the individual components.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/VictoryLeoRM17/victoryleo.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; RM-17 Victory Leo at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RM-toy VictoryLeo Black.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]][[File:RM-toy VictorySaber Black.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Victory Saber Limited Black Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (e-HOBBY exclusive, [[2005]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-17&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Acessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;V-Lock Cannon&amp;quot;, 2 &amp;quot;V-Lock Rifles&amp;quot;, missile, &amp;quot;Superconductor Rifle&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Available only as an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] two-pack, this iteration of &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; Victory Saber features the heroic Autobot pair of [[Star Saber (G1)#RobotmastersLBlack|Star Saber]] and Victory Leo in the by-then standard-issue &amp;quot;evil hero colors&amp;quot; of black and gray with turquoise and purple highlights, with some bronze thrown in, as well as Decepticon symbols. This redeco represents the two heroes in &amp;quot;optical camouflage&amp;quot; paint jobs for use on an undercover mission to investigate Decepticon dealings in the Middle East black market... according to online listings.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This set was packaged in the normal retail-release Victory Saber 2-pack box, completely unaltered save for the addition of a sticker on the window announcing its name and e-HOBBY exclusive status. The collector&#039;s card inside is similarly exactly the same one as packaged with the normal Victory Saber set.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/VictoryLeo/victoryleo.htm More information on black Victory Leo at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotCon2014-Ginrai.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Orange is the new black.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Pirates Vs Knights&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[BotCon 2014]] box set)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/double-barreled superconductor rifle, wind vane/shield/particle beam cannon&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Knight Ginrai&amp;quot; is an orange [[redeco]] of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Voyager [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]], done so to specifically resemble Fire Guts God Ginrai. He transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large wind vane on his roof. In robot mode, his wind vane transforms into a large blaster, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barrelled over-shoulder weapon. If a fist is folded down, Ginrai can wield the wind vane like a shield. Ginrai comes in a box set with fellow knight [[Devcon (G1)#Timelines|Devcon]] and the pirates [[Cannonball (G1)#Timelines|Cannonball]], [[Ferak#Timelines|Ferak]], [[Tornado#Timelines|Tornado]], [[Scorponok (G1)/toys#Timelines|Scorponok]], and [[Olin Zarak#Timelines|Olin Zarak]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/BCGinrai/ginrai.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; Ginrai at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{ClassicsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Siege-on-Cybertron-Magnus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|My Takara counterpart is nearby. [[Ginrai (human)#Legends|Real nearby.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Siege on Cybertron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Gift set, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Two blasters, two shoulder cannons, [[Ginrai (human)#Generations|Ginrai]] Titan Master&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Magnus Prime&amp;quot; is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]&#039;&#039; [[Ginrai (human)#Legends|Super Ginrai]], and he transforms from robot to truck to giant base. Oddly enough, the Hasbro version names Ginrai as the small Titan Master partner. In comparison to &#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; Ginrai&#039;s deco, Magnus Prime features a blue crotch and truck windows, and his Autobot insignias on his truck kibble are enlarged and moved to the center, and his guns are entirely painted in one color with the handles being unpainted. His Titan Master&#039;s head and legs are now blue. As a redeco of the said retool, Magnus Prime can combine with &#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; [[Godbomber#Legends|Godbomber]]. Although the stock renders and promotional photos shows that the upper section of the waist painted red, the final product is unpainted.&lt;br /&gt;
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:At least some units are missing a peg that stabilizes his combination with Godbomber&#039;s leg mode parts.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Magnus Prime and Ginrai were only available as part of the &amp;quot;Siege on Cybertron&amp;quot; set, which also includes [[Fathom#Toys|Fathom]] &amp;amp; [[Tidal Wave (G1)#Generations|Tidal Wave]], [[Haruma Gō#Toys|Professor Go]] &amp;amp; [[Metalhawk (G1)#Generations|Metalhawk]], [[Pounce#Generations|Decepticon Pounce]], and [[Thunderwing (G1)#Titans Return|Thunderwing]]. In the United States, this set was exclusive to [[BigBadToyStore]], but it saw a wider release in Canada where it was available at [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]], [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], the Canadian [[Walmart]] online store, book store chain Indigo and several PC retailers (seriously!). Additionally, it was also available at retail in Hong Kong and Singapore and even saw an official release in the Netherlands, where it was exclusively available from BOL.&lt;br /&gt;
{{CWUltraMagnusMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Legacy===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|HasLab}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-HasLab-Victory-Leo.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|Come on, that jet mode is hilarious.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Victory Saber&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 &amp;quot;V-Lock Rifles&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;V-Lock Cannon&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Guido Guidi]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]&#039;&#039; Victory Leo is bundled alongside &amp;quot;[[Star Saber (G1)#Legacy|Autobot Star Saber]]&amp;quot; as the second [[Hasbro Pulse#HasLab|HasLab]] crowdfunded figure for &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;. Victory Leo is a traditional [[Triple Changer]]; transforming from robot to winged lion to a not-very-aerodynamic jet. Victory Leo comes with his two 2 &amp;quot;V-Lock Rifles&amp;quot; which can either mount on his shoulders or be attached to his wrists. The rifle mounts can be articulated over Victory Leo&#039;s shoulders, allowing him to aim his shoulder cannons. Victory Leo also includes a small customer-applied [[sticker]] sheet to complete the red stripes on the segments of his wings that are made out of [[unpaintable plastic]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-HasLab-Victory-Saber.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8|[[Victory Leo#Notes|Reunited and it feels so good!]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
:Victory Leo can of course combine with Star Saber to form Victory Saber; granting him either a robot mode with beefed-up legs, shoulder cannons, and a jetpack, or a humongous spaceship mode. Unlike his original Victory toy, which was roughly the same size as Star Saber, &#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039; Victory Leo is roughly Voyager Class-sized as opposed to the [[Prime Wars Trilogy]]-era Leader Class-sized Star Saber. Presumably, this is to scale the duo&#039;s combined Victory Saber form more accurately to the &#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; cartoon.&lt;br /&gt;
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:At $179.99, Victory Saber cost less than a third as much as the [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|previous HasLab Transformers product]], but required 37% more orders, for a total of 11,000 &amp;quot;backers&amp;quot; before it could go into production. When the figure reached 14,000 backers, the gigantic &amp;quot;V-Lock Cannon&amp;quot; and 6 [[Fire Blast effect]]s redecoed from &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Jetfire]] was additionally included. At 17,000 backers, a stand was included that can support Victory Saber in either vehicle or robot mode. And, at 20,000 backers, the set included Star Saber&#039;s &amp;quot;V-Shield&amp;quot; and [[Micromaster]]s [[Holi]] and [[Fire]]. All three bonus tiers were met about 10 hours before the project&#039;s deadline, which occurred on [[October 10]], [[2021]] to coincide with [[New York Comic Con]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Victory Saber was marketed as &amp;quot;introducing Japanese canon to the Transformers line for the first time in 30 years&amp;quot;, but this requires a little squinting and ignoring prior Hasbro toys of other Japanese-original characters that were made under different contexts.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Victory Leo&#039;s reveal clip and subsequent pre-orders depicted only gray prototype stock photos. However, colored stock photography was ultimately revealed during a Hasbro Pulse livestream featuring voice actor Christopher Sabat.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/09/22/haslab-victory-saber-color-renders-revealed-by-the-prince-of-all-saiyans-441555 Haslab Victory Saber Color Renders Revealed by The Prince of All Saiyans]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Hisashi Yuki]] noted&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TGXJ0qrB1s Interview] with Hisashi Yuki on Victory Saber at [[Hasbro Pulse]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; that he was pleased to finally have the chance to update Victory Leo with HasLab, having considered the duo only half finished when he created Star Saber&#039;s [[Star Saber (G1)#Masterpiece|solo &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toy]] some years earlier.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Victory Saber, as a HasLab item, was exclusive to Hasbro Pulse in the [[United States of America|U.S.]], [[United Kingdom|U.K.]], and [[Canada]], [[TakaraTomy Mall]] in Japan, and various retailers for other countries. Unfortunately for [[Taiwan|Taiwanese]] fans who backed this project, their toy shipments were heavily water damaged during transit and could not be delivered; those buyers instead received a full refund and a &#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;A Hero Is Born&amp;quot; [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Legacy|Alpha Trion]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Legacy|Orion Pax]] 2-pack. No, that set is nowhere near as cool. Sorry?&lt;br /&gt;
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:The box comes with a reversible slipcover so owners can display it in two different styles. One side has a &amp;quot;modern&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;Generations Selects&#039;&#039; style, with English writing, the &#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039; logo, and new wireframe cutaway art. The other side has a more &amp;quot;classic&amp;quot; look with Japanese writing and C-328 serial number, the &#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; logo, and art and photos resembling the original box.  &lt;br /&gt;
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:Owners should be &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; careful when folding the black flap down to cover Victory Leo&#039;s face, as it risks chipping his paint. In some cases the pin in the hinge may even be misfired and unable to move as intended, causing the flap to simply snap off from the force.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Victory Saber first started shipping to backers, beginning with those living in China, in November 2022.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-60-Ginrai.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Ginrai&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-60&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date:&#039;&#039; [[2024]] [[December 28]]&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Godmaster, 2 Ginrai Superconductor Rifles, 2 shooting effects&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]] &#039;&#039;Ginrai is patterned after his original toy release and sold as a standalone cab that transforms into a robot. He includes his [[Godmaster]], two Superconductor Rifles, and blast effects.&lt;br /&gt;
{{comingsoontoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;MPG&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Super Ginrai&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MPG-09&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date:&#039;&#039; [[2024]] [[December 28]]&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Container, Godmaster, cartoon version head, toy version head, toy version hand (right), toy version hand (left), boarding figure, 2 Ginrai Superconductor Rifles, 2 Super Ginrai Superconductor Rifles, 2 Particle Beam Cannons, 2 shooting effect parts, 2 lightning attack [[Blast effect|effect parts]], cartoon version shoulder parts, adapter&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: #MPG|MPG]]&#039;&#039; Super Ginrai is a redeco and expansion upon the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toy above, in animation-accurate colors and including his trailer, which allows combination into Super Ginrai, and a wider range of accessories.&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubtoys}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{comingsoontoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Transformers Caramel&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tfcaramel ginrai.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|Surprisingly, this &#039;&#039;isn&#039;t&#039;&#039; the caramel.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Super Ginrai&#039;&#039;&#039; (1988)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A pair of small non-transforming [[Decoy]]-style rubber figurines of Ginrai were released as part of [[Kabaya]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Milk Caramel|Transformers Caramel]]&#039;&#039; line of [[candy toy]]s, depicting Ginrai in both super robot and truck mode. Around half the size of the more familiar Decoys, the two figures were bundled together, attached to a rubber sprue, and came in either blue, red, or yellow.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Gum&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tfgum ginrai.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Super Ginrai&#039;&#039;&#039; (1988)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 Superconductor Rifles, 2 Particle Beam Cannons, Super Ginrai head&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the ninth wave of Kabaya&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Gum]]&#039;&#039; candy toy series, this Ginrai figure is a snap-together model kit cast in blue, red, and grey plastic. Although lacking in any paint applications, the figure feature stickers for detail, and retains most of the accessories and features of the actual Ginrai toy. Due to its small size, however, while the Ginrai engine is removable, it cannot transform into human form, nor can the kit combine with &#039;&#039;Transformers Gum&#039;&#039; Godbomber to form a &#039;&#039;Gum&#039;&#039; version of God Ginrai.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KabayaWave3SuperGinrai.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Super Ginrai&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2011]])&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the third wave of the revived &#039;&#039;Transformers Gum&#039;&#039; series in 2010, this transforming model kit of Super Ginrai is made from red, blue, and silver plastic, and decorated with quite a few stickers to add his familiar details. Based on the original Ginrai toy, this figure actually features MORE articulation than the original, as the arms are made of two pieces each, adding elbow movement. This kit can combine with the &#039;&#039;Transformers Gum&#039;&#039; Godbomber, released in the same wave, to make God Ginrai.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kabaya-God-Ginrai.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;God Ginrai Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (DX, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
:Both the Godbomber and Super Ginrai kits are released as part of the &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;DX Combination&#039;&#039;&amp;quot; wave in 2016. Each kit comes with a metallic sheen on the plastic, pre-painted head parts, and shinier stickers.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Parody Deformed===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Ginrai pd models.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Gundam? Never heard of it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Super Ginrai&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[1990]])&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A small two-tone, non-transforming [[super deformed]] model kit of Super Ginrai was available as part of [[Kabaya]]&#039;s &amp;quot;[[Parody Deformed]]&amp;quot; line of [[candy toy]]s. The seventh figure in the series, he was available in red, blue, or yellow, and came with a &amp;quot;[[PDTF Comic]]&amp;quot; comic about himself, &amp;quot;Fight! Super Ginrai!&amp;quot;, and something that could charitably be described as &amp;quot;chocolate&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;God Ginrai&#039;&#039;&#039; (1990)&lt;br /&gt;
:A similar model kit of God Ginrai followed in the next wave of the &amp;quot;Parody Deformed&amp;quot; series, this time packaged with something accused of being &amp;quot;gum&amp;quot;. As the thirteenth figure of the line, God Ginrai came with the &amp;quot;Transformer PD Type&amp;quot; comic, &amp;quot;Now! Deliver the Finishing Blow! God Ginrai!!&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SCF God Ginrai.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;God Ginrai&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2000]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This PVC figure of Ginrai in his powered-up &amp;quot;God&amp;quot; form was available in the first &amp;quot;Act&amp;quot; of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]&#039;s&#039;&#039;[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]&#039;&#039; series. He came in both full-color and clear-plastic versions one each in every case of twelve figures.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This mold would later be released as &amp;quot;[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Heroes of Cybertron|Powermaster Optimus Prime in Apex Armor]]&amp;quot; in the first wave of [[Hasbro]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Heroes of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; line.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/GodGinrai/godginrai.htm More information on Super Collection Figure God Ginrai at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearGodGinrai/godginrai.htm More information on clear God Ginrai at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Starsaber scfs.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A three-for-one deal]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deszaras&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2002]])&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Liokaiser&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Perceptor&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Road Caesar&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Star Saber&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Wheeljack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;7&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: In the seventh, &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]]&#039;&#039;-themed Act of &#039;&#039;SCF&#039;&#039;, rather than the now-usual &amp;quot;build-a-figure&amp;quot;, the pewter versions of the figures came with pieces of Victory Leo in &amp;quot;Victory Saber&amp;quot; form, which could be added to the Act&#039;s [[Star Saber (G1)#Super Collection Figure|Star Saber]] figure.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Victory Saber&#039;s V-Lock Rifles came with Star Saber, his backpack came with [[Road Caesar#Super Collection Figure|Road Caesar]], his wings came with [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Super Collection Figure|Deathsaurus]], his rifle came with [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Perceptor]], his left boot came with [[Liokaiser#Super Collection Figure|Liokaiser]], and his right boot came with [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Wheeljack]]. Like the figures themselves, the parts came in both standard full-color (at a rate of 8 out of 10 cases) and rare pewter (only 2 out of every 10 cases) variations.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/VictorySaber/victorysaber.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; Victory Saber at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SCF VictorySaber-Gold.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Victory Saber Gold Version&#039;&#039;&#039;{{fact}} (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;7&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Victory Saber parts, stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The seventh wave of &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; also included a complete Victory Saber figure, entirely metallic golden in color, which was only available as a rare &amp;quot;Secret Figure&amp;quot; at a rate of 1 in 10 cases. He came with a complete set of parts for both normal &amp;quot;Star Saber&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Victory Saber&amp;quot; modes.&lt;br /&gt;
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: It is currently unknown which figure —if any in specific— this figure replaced in the case.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Mega SCF&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Mega SCF Victory Leo.jpg|150px|thumb|&amp;quot;Why can&#039;t I transform?!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Victory Leo&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
:A non-transforming action figure of Victory Leo. He came with additional parts and could join with &#039;&#039;Mega SCF&#039;&#039; Star Saber to form Victory Saber.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/MegaSCFVictoryLeo/victoryleo.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Mega SCF&#039;&#039; Victory Leo at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Robot Heroes Victory Saber Dessaras.jpg|thumb|300px|For the last time, I don&#039;t want to hear about your fanfic!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Victory Saber&#039;&#039;&#039; / &#039;&#039;&#039;Dessaras&#039;&#039;&#039; (unreleased)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A surprise entry in the &#039;&#039;[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]&#039;&#039; series, this [[super deformed]] figurine depicts Victory Leo combined with Star Saber as Victory Saber, packaged with an equally adorable Deathsaurus, sporting another new name variant. Originally discovered amongst [[Walmart|Wal-Mart]] store computer listings in mid-2008, the ill-fated Victory Saber and Deathy failed to materialize before the &#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039; line was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Gum&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kabaya-Victory-Leo.jpg‎|thumb|300px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Victory Leo&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2011]])&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the fourth wave of the revived &#039;&#039;Transformers Gum&#039;&#039; series in 2011, this transforming model kit of Victory Leo is made from red, black, and orange plastic, with stickers for detail. It&#039;s based on the &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; Victory Leo toy. He comes with the central turret (and one accompanying sticker) for Rodimus Prime&#039;s Mobile Defense Bay.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kabaya-Victory-Saber.jpg‎|thumb|300px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Victory Saber&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:An undocumented feature, the Victory Leo kit retains the ability to combine with Star Saber. Unusually, the Star Saber kit was released two years prior!&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;EX Gōkin&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EXGokin GodGinrai.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;God Ginrai&#039;&#039;&#039; (202?)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 guns, sword, sheath&lt;br /&gt;
:Produced by [[Art Storm]] as part of their &#039;&#039;EX Gōkin Transformers Series&#039;&#039; line, this posable non-transforming God Ginrai figure features a sleek, stylized take on the character&#039;s design.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Produced in 2015, the figure still has no planned release as of yet. &lt;br /&gt;
{{comingsoontoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Flame Toys===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Victory Leo&#039;&#039;&#039; (October [[2020]])&lt;br /&gt;
:At Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2018,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://news.tfw2005.com/2018/07/26/flame-toys-booth-at-acghk-2018-kuro-kara-kuri-star-saber-full-color-victory-leo-victory-saber-devastator-megatron-and-more-368925 TFW2005 photo gallery and report on ACGHK 2018&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; [[Flame Toys]] announced Victory Leo for their &#039;&#039;Kuro Kara Kuri&#039;&#039; line of high-end non-transforming poseable figures. Victory Leo will be able to combine with [[Star Saber (G1)#Flame Toys|Star Saber]] to form Victory Saber.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
* Victory Leo&#039;s &amp;quot;flight mode&amp;quot; as seen in the &#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; cartoon (like [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]&#039;s &amp;quot;Wingwolf&amp;quot; mode, [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]]&#039;s &amp;quot;space jet&amp;quot; mode, and [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]]&#039;s &amp;quot;Hydra&amp;quot; mode before it) is not part of the original toy&#039;s official instructions, as it was created by the production staff of the anime by fiddling around with it.&lt;br /&gt;
* It was never decided by [[Fun Publications]] staff whether &#039;&#039;Wings&#039;&#039; Ginrai was a living transtector or not.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/135573-wings-universecannonball-loose-ends/?p=3406670 Post by NightViper (Jesse Wittenrich) on the Allspark Forums, 2016/12/23]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; A tweet by the BotCon account years later would claim that this Ginrai was God Ginrai who hadn&#039;t been rebuilt into Victory Leo, instead permanently acquiring his Fire Guts colors.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{citesocial|link=https://twitter.com/BotCon/status/1614636826479796228|quote=Also in this alternate future, we see that God Ginrai was not destroyed by Deathsaurus (and rebuilt as Victory Saber). Instead, he permanently acquired his &amp;quot;Fireguts&amp;quot; colors!|name=BotCon|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=01|day=15}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* It appears as though Magnus Prime was originally intended to be [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], but was changed during development to be some form of Ginrai instead. Leaked documents described by the TransMissions podcast,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.transmissionspodcast.com/2016/03/transmissions-episode-157-feedback-frenzy TransMissions #157], segment begins 43:16&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; before anything official was known of the Siege on Cybertron box set, apparently  included a blue &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039;&amp;quot; redeco of Powermaster Optimus Prime labelled &amp;quot;Magnus Prime (Super Ginrai)&amp;quot;. Further details are unclear, but &amp;quot;blue &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; colors&amp;quot; in this context presumably referred to the Powered Convoy toy that was redecoed to become the original Ultra Magnus figure, and which has since inspired [[Delta Magnus]] and [[Magna Convoy]]. The Siege on Cybertron box set still calls him a City Commander, which was the rank used by the original Ultra Magnus toy. However, there&#039;s also an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Ultra Magnus Titan Master]] figure created to be shipped in the same Strength/Intelligence/Fireblast/Speed matrix as the rest of the Siege on Cybertron/Chaos on Velocitron toys. Hasbro&#039;s [[John Warden]] stated in an interview it is not Ultra Magnus.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;John Warden stated in an [https://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/transformers-titans-return-product-reveals-news-updates-rumors-leaks-and-more--p1911385.php#p1911385 interview], &amp;quot;No he’s not Ultra Magnus.&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;No it’s not Ultra Magnus.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; In the same interview, John Warden stated that the figure was intended to be Ginrai,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&amp;quot;That was when we were going to naming the characters and we couldn’t call him Ginrai, so I wanted to make sure that when we worked with the copyright team, that we chose a name that was accessible to maybe a casual fan?&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Our intention was that is essentially Ginrai but without saying it.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and further suggested that the figure belonged with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|&amp;quot;Generation 1&amp;quot; Optimus Primes]] or [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|&#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&amp;quot;So using a name like Magnus Prime it kind of feels like it’s a step up from Optimus Prime?&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;No I would say put him with Optimus Prime, or the Combiner Wars Optimus, like it’s in that zone, or the 2000s&#039; Armada.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Further confirmation came when his Titan Master partner was revealed by [[Trypticon&#039;s Titan Master Crunch]] as [[Ginrai (human)#Generations|Ginrai]], paralleling &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; [[Giga#Titans Return|Dreadnaut (a renamed Giga)]] with [[Overlord (G1)#Titans Return|Overlord]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Foreign names===&lt;br /&gt;
====Ginrai====&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;English:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Omni Productions]] dub)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Italian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Commander&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Russian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Оптимус Прайм &#039;&#039;Optimus Prajm&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
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====Victory Leo====&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Mandarin:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Clay&#039;&#039;&#039; (Taiwan, 克雷 &#039;&#039;Kèléi&#039;&#039;), &#039;&#039;&#039;Shī Wáng&#039;&#039;&#039; (China, 狮王, &amp;quot;Lion King&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Russian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Pobedonosec&#039;&#039;&#039; (Победоносец, &amp;quot;Victorious&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Autobot leaders]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 combiners]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Knights]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Legacy Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Primes]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Red Order]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Robotmasters Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Super-God Masterforce Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Timelines characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Titans Return Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Transformers with three modes]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Victory Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Victory combiners]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Wings Universe Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Zone Autobots]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>TargetmasterJoe268</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Yamabuki&amp;diff=1757108</id>
		<title>Yamabuki</title>
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		<updated>2024-04-04T03:41:02Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;TargetmasterJoe268: /* Masterpiece G Series */ Tweaked links.&lt;/p&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Yamabuki is an [[Autobot]] [[Trainbot]] from the [[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Proto-Trainbot Doctor.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2|]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Yamabuki&#039;&#039;&#039; (ヤマブキ), development code &#039;&#039;&#039;Yellow&#039;&#039;&#039; (イエロー &#039;&#039;Ierō&#039;&#039;), is the leader of the prototype [[Trainbot]]s. She is an accomplished medic, being able to weld her own limbs back on in the case of involuntary amputation. She can combine with her fellow prototypes into the mighty [[G Liner]] or with the mainline Trainbots as part of [[Raiden]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{TOC}}&lt;br /&gt;
==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Train Wars===&lt;br /&gt;
Yamabuki was one of the prototype Trainbots created by [[Doctor Fujiyama the Famous Scientist|Doctor Fujiyama]], initially called &amp;quot;Yellow&amp;quot;. After three of the finalized Trainbots were activated, [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]] managed to break out (thanks to the rogue AI, [[Shadow]]) and upgrade herself with the technology at Fujiyama&#039;s facility. Called into action, Yellow and her Trainbots met with Nightbird before she could run away with the three remaining unactivated Trainbots. After Nightbird escaped her grasp, Yellow combined with her fellow prototypes to form [[G Liner]], but the combiner was taken over by Shadow&#039;s [[cerebro-shell]] program. The three remaining Trainbots did a last-ditch effort to literally crash into the combiner, breaking him free of the brainwashing. However, Yellow wasn&#039;t too happy about the resulting damage to herself and the other prototype Trainbots. {{storylink|The Train Wars: The Origin}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Masterpiece G Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MPGtoy-DoctorYellow.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|When Mello Yello gets her doctorate.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Trainbot Yamabuki&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2024]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: 2024 [[October 26]]&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;MPG-08&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: weapon, rail A, rail B, [[Raiden|Shiden]] head piece, joint part&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy), [[Dai Ono]] ([[Tomytec]])|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Retooled from [[Yukikaze (G1)#Masterpiece G Series|Yukikaze]], &#039;&#039;[[The_Transformers:_Masterpiece#Masterpiece_G_Series|Masterpiece G Series]]&#039;&#039; Yamabuki is the eighth release in the &#039;&#039;[[The_Transformers:_Masterpiece#Masterpiece_G_Series|Masterpiece G Series]]&#039;&#039;. Produced in collaboration with [[TOMIX]], the {{w|Rail transport modelling|train department}} of TakaraTomy&#039;s {{w|scale model}} oriented subsidiary [[Tomytec]], the figure converts into a fully HO [[scale]] compatible incarnation of her Class 925/0 S1 Shinkansen train mode. Yamabuki&#039;s third mode can replace Yukikaze as the left leg of Raiden, forming &amp;quot;Raiden Special Formation Shiden Y&amp;quot; (ライデン特別編成シデンY). In conjunction with [[Ginou#Masterpiece G Series|Ginou]] replacing [[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Shouki]], Yamabuki can form &amp;quot;Raiden Special Formation Shiden&amp;quot; (ライデン特別編成シデン) with the remaining Trainbots.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Yamabuki includes a retool of [[Raiden]]&#039;s head (called &amp;quot;Shiden&amp;quot; in this instance), based on [[:File:Diaclone Raiden art.jpg|early catalog artwork of the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; version of Raiden]], which she has the ability to stow in her backpack in her individual robot mode. The figure includes two modular railway sections slated to combine with segments included with the other Trainbots a la the team&#039;s original &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; plastic tracks. This track can be converted into a base for a stand armature (sold separately), and an adapter is included for a &amp;quot;flying train,&amp;quot; a staple of the &#039;&#039;Headmasters&#039;&#039; cartoon.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{comingsoontoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Proto-Trainbot Doctor Diaclone.jpg|thumb|right|]]&lt;br /&gt;
*Yamabuki&#039;s name is the Japanese term for the yellow &#039;&#039;{{w|Kerria japonica}}&#039;&#039; flower (山吹), known as the Japanese rose (among other names) in English. It is also part of &#039;&#039;yamabukiiro&#039;&#039; (山吹色), a word referring to the amber color.&lt;br /&gt;
*Yamabuki is based on the &amp;quot;No. 9 Dr. Yellow Shinkansen, Combined Rail Inspection&amp;quot; (No.9 Dr. イエロー新幹線, 総合試験車) deco of the &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; mold whose original coloration would later become [[Yukikaze (G1)|Yukikaze]]. Her prototype name comes from the {{w|Doctor Yellow}} trains used to analyze track conditions, as well as the &amp;quot;Yellowliner&amp;quot; (イエローライナー) designation of the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; Train Robo.&lt;br /&gt;
*In actuality, the {{w|0 Series Shinkansen|0 Series}} Doctor Yellow locomotive used for Yellowliner is shaped differently from the {{w|200 Series Shinkansen|200 Series}} locomotive used for Yukikaze. Back in the 1980s, Takara could get away with no retooling because the toys were small and simple enough that the lack of detailing could pass for both. As such, &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Yamabuki uses the life-accurate deco for the 200 series. Her original deco was instead given to [[Ginou]].&lt;br /&gt;
*Yellow&#039;s dialogue in &amp;quot;[[The Train Wars: The Origin]]&amp;quot; can be read as referring to herself using the proper name &amp;quot;Doctor&amp;quot; (ドクター &#039;&#039;Dokutā&#039;&#039;), but this is ambiguous.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{citesocial|quote=大丈夫かイエロー!|name=Mach}}&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;{{citesocial|quote=誰に言ってるの? 私はドクターよ|name=Yellow|title=The Train Wars: The Origin|year=2022|month=07|day=22}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Female Transformers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Masterpiece]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Trainbots]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>TargetmasterJoe268</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>Swoop (G1)/toys</title>
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		<updated>2024-04-01T16:35:54Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;TargetmasterJoe268: /* Studio Series */ fixed a link&lt;/p&gt;
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[[File:G1 boxart Swoop.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
Of the Dinobots, &#039;&#039;&#039;Swoop&#039;&#039;&#039; has the most toys after [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]].&lt;br /&gt;
{{TOCclear}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1 Swoop toy.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Yes yes me Swoop know &#039;&#039;Pteranodon&#039;&#039; not actually dinosaur, me Swoop know.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Swoop&#039;&#039;&#039; (Dinobot, [[1985]]/[[1986]]/[[1992]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;30&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;[[Thermal weaponry|Thermal Sword]]&amp;quot;, 2 missile launchers, 3 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Released in the second year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|US &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline]] (first year in non-US markets), Swoop is a slight [[redeco]] of the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Dinosaur Robo Pteranodon&amp;quot; toy, transforming into, big surprise, a robotic &#039;&#039;{{w|Pteranodon}}&#039;&#039;. Swoop can stand on his beast feet or lie on his stomach in this mode, but additionally has fold-out &amp;quot;landing gear&amp;quot; located in his feet and chest (though one has to split his chest open to access the latter wheel). Along with his sword, he also comes with two spring-loaded missile launchers that mount on the underside of his wings in beast mode; he is the only Dinobot to have two projectile launchers (and no non-firing gun to boot.) These launchers have severely weakened springs in the Hasbro release [[for safety reasons]], but are full-strength in the Takara releases.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: In Japan, Swoop and the other Dinobots were also offered as mail-away items during &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1992 (Operation Combination)|Operation Combination]]&#039;&#039; in 1992. Swoop cost 1800 yen (his original retail price, less than the other four) and two [[Robot Point]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Swoop is notable for being one of the more fragile Generation 1 toys, and as such commands a respectable amount of money on the secondary market due to the difficulty in finding one intact.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: He underwent a fair few changes from &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; to &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;, with the biggest being the change from a blue-painted robot torso to team-matching red; the blue coloration would go on to be how he appeared in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]]. His sword, missiles and beast-legs were also changed to unchromed, softer red plastic, plus his beak, tail and wing-tips were rounded off to comply with US safety regulations. However, the remolding of the tail kept the customer-applied tail sticker from fitting correctly. Interestingly, despite being a former &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; toy, Swoop is the only Dinobot not to have an obvious cockpit for a &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; driver figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Swoop/swoop.htm More information on Swoop at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TransCon2 Maximal Autobot 2-Pack Box.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Swoop&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[1997]])&lt;br /&gt;
:[[Men in Black]], who had previously created the [[Onyx Primal#Beast Wars|Onyx Primal]] exclusive for [[BotCon 1996]], wanted to make two exclusives for their non-licensed Transcon2 convention in 1997. [[Albitron]] and Swoop, redecoes of the original &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (BW)/toys#BWultra|Megatron]] and [[Terrorsaur (BW)#Beast Wars|Terrorsaur]] respectively, would have been available singly as well as in a two-pack.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:However, Men in Black solicited the toys before they had gotten approval for them from [[Hasbro]], which reportedly led Hasbro to turn down the proposal. Nonetheless, the basic Terrorsaur mold was to eventually be recolored in &amp;quot;Dinobot&amp;quot; colors as [[Terranotron (Dinobots)|Terranotron]] (and Swoop!) several years later.&lt;br /&gt;
{{BWTerrorsaurMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Class06-toy Swoop.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobots&#039;&#039;&#039; (Mini-Con Team, [[2006]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first wave of 2006 &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics| Classics]]&#039;&#039; Mini-Cons, Swoop transforms into a robotic &#039;&#039;Pteranodon&#039;&#039;. His jointing allows him to stand on his hind-feet as well as assume a normal &amp;quot;flying&amp;quot; position; while his [[beast mode]] feet are misassembled (they&#039;re flipped upside-down) this does not significantly impede his ability to stand. This misassembly was corrected on some later releases of the mold. As a Mini-Con, he has a &amp;quot;[[Powerlinx]]&amp;quot; socket that allows him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: He was only available in the [[Dinobot (Classics)|Dinobot Mini-Con Team]] set with [[Knockdown (Classics)#Toys|Knockdown]] and [[Terrorsaur (Classics)#Toys|Terrorsaur]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: There are numerous [[paint operation]] differences between the hand-painted [[prototype]] of Swoop depicted in the [[stock photography|stock photos]] on the back of the Dinobot Team&#039;s packaging and the final product. One possibility is that since the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Mini-Cons were originally intended to be released in two-packs (as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; line) rather than three-packs, the number of available paint operations (which are carefully monitored) per piece was larger in the two-pack arrangement, necessitating some omissions for the three-pack release.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2006/Autobot/Swoop/swoop.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Swoop at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{ClassicsSwoopMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|TRUEvolution}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF2014toy-StrafeClassic.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|It&#039;s Classic Strafe! Probably. Maybe. *cries in corner*]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Strafe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Evolution 2-Pack, [[2014]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;26 OF 30&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Available only at [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] stores in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, this &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039; two-pack features the &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Deluxe [[Strafe (AOE)|Strafe]] toy, with no known differences from the normal retail release, packed with a maybe slightly redecoed iteration of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]&#039;&#039; Mini-Con [[Rav (DOTM)|Rav]] with possibly darker blue or other negligible changes. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike Rav&#039;s hideously warped Powerlinx socket, Strafe&#039;s socket remains undamaged &amp;amp; intact.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The packaging for this two-pack mistakenly&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0uG8JszvCs&amp;amp;t=23m5s] BotCon 2014 Interview - Hasbro&#039;s Mark Weber - Transformers Manager of Global Brand Development&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; uses [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]] [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]]&#039;s original Generation 1 [[package art]] instead of Swoop&#039;s G1 art on the side of the card bubble and lists him as a &amp;quot;stealth fighter&amp;quot; (what our wiki describes 2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; [[Strafe (TF 2010)|Strafe]] as).&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Rav/rav.htm More information on Rav/&#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; Strafe at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{ClassicsSwoopMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2014)===&lt;br /&gt;
{{Anchor|SDCCDinobots}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF2014toy-SDCCStrafe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobots Generation One 4-pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Crossbow/launcher, missile, 2 swords&lt;br /&gt;
:Available only as part of the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] &amp;quot;Dinobots Generation One 4-pack&amp;quot; that was first made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] [[2014]], Strafe transforms into a twin-headed &#039;&#039;Pteranodon&#039;&#039; monster, and features heavy use of vacuum metalization, transparent plastic and paint applications to recreate the look of the Generation 1 Swoop toy. Twin swords peg onto his wings, and the swords can also be hand-held in [[robot mode]]. He also comes with a pressure-launch missile-firing &amp;quot;crossbow&amp;quot;. Pegs on the crossbow allow the swords to attach and create a larger weapon. Strafe is packaged with [[Grimlock (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Grimlock]], [[Snarl (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Snarl]], and [[Slag (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Slug]], and their box unfolds into a diorama of the crashed [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in [[Mount St. Hilary]]. A similarly-themed toy of [[Slog (AOE)#Amazon|Sludge]] was released via Amazon in &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCStrafe/strafe.htm More information on SDCC Strafe at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{Anchor|LegionClass}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF2014toy-LegionStrafe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Where did thermal sword go? Me Swoop can&#039;t feel toes anymore...&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Strafe&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legion, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the Generation 1-inspired 2014 Legion Class assortment, Strafe is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;[[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]&#039;&#039; [[Windrazor (Prime)|Windrazor]], and transforms into a vaguely avian dragon, although his package art is recolored from the [[:File:RotD2 cvrRIA.jpg|RIA cover]] of [[Rage of the Dinobots issue 2|&#039;&#039;Rage of the Dinobots&#039;&#039; #2]] and depicts a mechanical pterodactyl.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:In the United States, Strafe has thus far been found at Big Lots, Dollar General, and Family Dollar stores. In Australia and Europe, he is available at general retail again, just like the previous [[wave]] of Legion Class figures.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The [[stock photography|stock photo]] on the back of the packaging depicts him with Windrazor&#039;s crossbow weapon, which is also listed as an accessory in the Hasbro website product listing for this toy. The actual toy doesn&#039;t include a weapon. Furthermore, the [[instructions]] printed on the back of the packaging [[:File:TF2014toy-LegionStrafe-BadInstructions.jpg|are completely inaccurate]], as they are for an [[Strafe (AOE)#WalmartBWmold|entirely different &amp;quot;Strafe&amp;quot; toy]]! Even if the instructions &#039;&#039;had&#039;&#039; been accurate, they probably wouldn&#039;t have mentioned that Strafe can also form the arm of [[Abominus (Prime)#Beast Hunters|Abominus]] (or a combiner of his redecoes). This sculpt was also redecoed into &#039;&#039;Beast Hunters&#039;&#039; [[Divebomb (Prime)|Divebomb]], &#039;&#039;[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]]&#039;&#039; [[Barara]], and &#039;&#039;[[The Last Knight]]&#039;&#039; [[Rupture]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FDStrafe/strafe.htm More information on Legends Strafe at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HM-toy Strafe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee &amp;amp; Strafe Team Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Team Pack, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;23&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Jetpack, axe/missile launcher, 2 &amp;quot;Dino Claw Missiles&amp;quot;, buzzsaw, 2 twin-blasters&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of a &amp;quot;Team Pack&amp;quot; with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HMStrafe|Bumblebee]], &amp;quot;Strafe&amp;quot; is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about five inches tall... but with an impressive near-18-inch wingspan. His &#039;&#039;pterosaur&#039;&#039; form takes many design cues from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039; [[Strafe (AOE)|Strafe]], but with only one noggin and a definite &amp;quot;Generation 1&amp;quot;-inspired color scheme so yeah. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: He is designed with a removable head, wing-tips, and legs (fewer removable parts than any other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers Transformers&#039;&#039; figure; all of the others had at least one set of limbs made of two removable parts each), all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]&#039;&#039;, meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: There are two different releases of this set, each one containing the same parts, but arranged differently. One has Strafe much more visibly pulled apart, with the resulting part-spread meaning the jetpack ends up hidden under the packaging photo on the lower-left corner under Bumblebee&#039;s feet.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Platinum-Edition-G1-Dinobots-Strafe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobots&#039;&#039;&#039; (Platinum Edition 5-pack, [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Crossbow/launcher, missile, 2 swords &lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; Dinobots 5-pack, Strafe is a G1-inspired redeco/new-head retool of [[Strafe (AOE)#Generations|&#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class Strafe]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Strafe was bundled with Grimlock, Slog, Snarl, and Slug.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This set was initially released as a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] exclusive in Canada in October 2015, followed by Singapore a month later (although it&#039;s currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular store there or not). Much later, it became available via the Australian Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us website (but never found in stores). In the United States, it was initally only available online via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[BigBadToyStore]] before being found at discount chain Ross a year after its intial release in Canada.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|SDCC2015}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Kreon Class of &#039;85&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon figure set, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B5152&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Voted&#039;&#039;: Most Likely to Have His Identity Stolen&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; Strafe (thank you, [[trademark]]!) is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier &amp;quot;peg-in-peg&amp;quot; torso/waist connection. His deco is heavily toy-based, including a red chest, and a visor instead of individual eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] &amp;quot;[[Kreon Class of &#039;85]]&amp;quot; 30-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/SDCCKre-OStrafe/strafe.htm More information on Class of 1985 Strafe at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TitansReturntoy-Ptero.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Ptero&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Master, [[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Gun/&#039;&#039;Pteranodon&#039;&#039;/jet vehicle&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the third wave of individually-packed &#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; [[Titan Master]]s, &amp;quot;Autobot [[Ptero]]&amp;quot; transforms from a robot based on the original Swoop toy to a head based on Swoop&#039;s animation model (in the original toy&#039;s colors). In this mode, Ptero can serve as the head of any &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Deluxe, Voyager, or Leader Class figure. He also features ports in his feet that allow him to peg onto a wide variety of &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; figures. Ptero&#039;s own head, meanwhile, is based on Swoop&#039;s original &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; toy, including the angled visor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Ptero is packaged with a triple-changing accessory that can transform into a gun-nosecone jet for Ptero to ride, a crossbow with a [[5 mm post]] for other figures to wield, or combine with Ptero to form a &#039;&#039;Pteranodon&#039;&#039; (though it honestly doesn&#039;t &#039;&#039;need&#039;&#039; Ptero). The stock photos of the figure mistransform both the &#039;&#039;Pteranodon&#039;&#039; (Titan Master upside-down) and jet (wings not folded up) modes.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Ptero was reissued for the fifth wave of Titan Masters alongside [[Apeface#Generations|Apeface]], [[Overkill (G1)#Generations|Overboard]], and the new [[Ramhorn (G1)#Titans Return|Ramhorn]]. Like his wavemates, Ptero never saw wide release in Malaysia, due to [[Shelfwarmer|shelfwarming]] in the first and second waves.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This toy also doubles as the separate &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]&#039;&#039; character [[Ptero]], and was retooled into &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#ChaosOnVelocitron|Rodimus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PotP Swoop.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Swoop&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;PP-12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2018-[[June 30|06-30]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword, Prime Armor/combiner hand, Prime Master gap filler/gun&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)|[[Robby Musso]] (concept artist), [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Dinobot Swoop&amp;quot; (he got his name back!) transforms into a robotic &#039;&#039;Pteranodon&#039;&#039;, as well as form a limb for [[Volcanicus (POTP)#Toys|Volcanicus]] or any other &#039;&#039;[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039;-style combiner (or one of [[Godbomber#Legends|&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; Godbomber]]&#039;s legs). Like the other Dinobots in this subline, Swoop is partially composed of translucent plastic with gold paint on the inside to give him a &#039;layered&#039; look reminiscent of his original toy. The same transluscent plastic is used to create his sword, although the red paint applied to it removes the translucent effect&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Like all other &#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class figures, he comes with Prime Armor that has a place for a [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]], [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]], or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]], and can transform into a hand for a combiner. He also comes with a piece that can fill the gap in the chest armor or be held as a gun. Swoop&#039;s instructions don&#039;t explain how to connect the armor to his chest; both &amp;quot;thumbs&amp;quot; must be folded inward so that the tabs on them can peg into holes on either side of Swoop&#039;s &#039;&#039;Pteranodon&#039;&#039; head. Also not mentioned is the fact that the armor can be worn on his back in robot mode by pegging into holes on his wings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Swoop suffers from a number of design flaws. The cradle used to connect his head to his body is improperly molded, and as such does not reliably tab into the top of his body for either robot or dino mode so much as it does sit atop it. Some buyers report their Swoops do not suffer from this issue, but the overall response indicates this is the exception more than the norm. Many Swoops also have drooping beaks in any mode other than Dino mode. In arm mode, the tabs on his shoulders are too thick to fit in the slots inside his wings, meaning they&#039;ll come apart pretty often. The robot legs also have a tendency to split in arm mode with little effort.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Though stock renders of Swoop (including the box art) depict him with a red torso and a clear beak lacking any gold paint, more akin to the original Generation 1 figure, the final toy was changed to have a blue torso and gold paint inside the beak, based on his appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In China, he was also released along with the other 4 Dinobots as a gift-set, exclusive to Hasbro China&#039;s TianMao site.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=559183834163&amp;amp;skuId=3853426938808&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was heavily retooled into [[Cutthroat (G1)#Generations|Terrorcon Cutthroat]] and further retooled into &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Selects]]&#039;&#039; [[Kraken#Generations|Kraken]] and [[Terrormander#Generations|Terrormander]].&lt;br /&gt;
{{POTPSwoopMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations Selects&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|POTPGS}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Selects-Deluxe-Red-Swoop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Red Swoop&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword, Prime Armor/combiner hand, Prime Master gap filler/gun&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:A [[Generations Selects (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Generations Selects&#039;&#039;]] accompaniment to &#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039;, &amp;quot;Dinobot Red Swoop&amp;quot; is a redeco of the Deluxe Class figure above, with a red torso and a clear beak, as featured in the original release&#039;s CG stock renders.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Individual reports indicate this release of the mold suffers from &#039;&#039;extremely&#039;&#039; loose joints, which causes the most amount of complications when used as a combiner arm. Due to matching the original&#039;s color for color, the lower half of Red Swoop can be swapped out with the lower half of the original Swoop for tighter joints.&lt;br /&gt;
{{POTPSwoopMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-JP-Volcanicus-Swoop.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Volcanicus&#039;&#039;&#039; (Gift set, [[February 27]], 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;TT-GS11&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** &#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 guns, 2 swords, 2 Magma Swords, 2 arm-mounted cannons, twin &#039;stunner&#039; laser rifle, 2 foot-plates, left &amp;amp; right fists&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039; Swoop is a redeco of his &#039;&#039;[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]&#039;&#039; figure, but now with a G1 cartoon-inspired deco. [[TakaraTomy Mall]] gives this figure the [[Function|title]] &amp;quot;Dinobot Artillery Warrior Swoop&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810172079/ &amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;[Domestic: Limited to TAKARATOMY MALL]&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt; Transformer GENERATION SELECTS Volcanicas]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Behold Galvatron Swoop.JPG|thumb|200px]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Behold, Galvatron!  Unicron Companion Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Dinobot Swoop&amp;quot; is a non-transforming and immobile [[Slug figure|minifigure]], barely 10mm tall – and most of that height is a tapered plastic peg meant to evoke the flight of the &#039;&#039;tiiiiiny&#039;&#039; Pteranodon mode perched atop it.  Swoop is scaled to interact with the immense [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; Unicron]] figure and its clear display base.  This was one of a set of 14 minifigures in the &amp;quot;Unicron Companion Pack&amp;quot; that was included with the [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron_Trilogy|&amp;quot;reformatting&amp;quot; version of Galvatron]].  The set was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Pulse]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Swoop.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Perfect size to throw at someone&#039;s eye. ...please don&#039;t do that.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Swoop&#039;&#039;&#039; (Core Class, [[2023]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;&#039;5 of 6: [[Volcanicus (POTP)#Legacy|Volcanicus]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TL-42&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[October 28]], 2023&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Dual blasters / right Volcanicus fist&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] and [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.instagram.com/p/CjNwidkuAN4/ Design notes on the &#039;&#039;Legacy Evolution&#039;&#039; Dinobots] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on Instagram.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the third wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: Evolution]]&#039;&#039; Core Class toys (sixth wave of &#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039; Cores overall), Dinobot Swoop is a miniature rendition of the character turning into an absolutely adorable &#039;&#039;Pteranodon&#039;&#039;. Swoop comes with two blasters, which have a [[5 mm post]]-hole in each. Unlike most of his Dinobot brethren, Swoop&#039;s articulation is on par with the other Core Classes in the line.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Swoop also forms the right arm for Volcanicus, the first combiner released within the Core Class scale, with his dual blasters coming together to form a fist for the combiner. His nature as a combining &#039;&#039;Pteranodon&#039;&#039;, is quite similar to [[Yokuryu]], the right arm of [[Dinoking]]. Hmm...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:While Swoop&#039;s combiner arm can attach to the left side of Volcanicus&#039;s torso, the dual blasters/gestalt fist is only designed for the right hand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Swoop was revealed in an interview with [[Evan Brooks]] on [[February 21]]st, 2023.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.instagram.com/p/Co-ZopluVbd/ Design notes on &#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039; Swoop (and Scarr) from Evan Brooks on Instagram]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-a1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Swoop&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, [[2024]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Movie&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;The Transformers: The Movie&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;86-26&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*Accessories: 2 rocket launchers, 2 swords, backdrop&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[March 28]], [[2024]]&#039;s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlrpW_ZFKvE Hasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 28, 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Kelly Rose]], and [[Matt Ferguson]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.instagram.com/p/C5OSlQaO-vQ/ Design notes on &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; Swoop] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on Instagram.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Studio Series]]&#039;&#039; Swoop is a Leader-sized figure that transforms into his classic &#039;&#039;Pteranodon&#039;&#039; alternate mode. Unlike most toys of Swoop, this one has his cartoon model&#039;s rocket launchers, though due to missiles being phased out of the toyline, they don&#039;t fire. He also comes with 2 swords: one based on his [[#The Transformers|original toy]]&#039;s sword and the other meant for &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock_(G1)/toys#Studio_Series|Grimlock]], who lacks his toy-based sword. Like (most of) the past &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; Dinobots, Swoop has a [[Fire Blast effect]] peg in his dino mode&#039;s mouth.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure&#039;s existence was teased on [[March 28]], [[2024]] during one of several [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Hasbro Pulse Fanstreams]] throughout the month commemorating the 40th anniversary of the brand. The toy was fully revealed at WonderCon on [[March 30]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.instagram.com/p/C5OSlQaO-vQ/ Designer commentary on &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; Swoop from Evan Brooks on Instagram]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toystub}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{comingsoontoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===Decoy===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Cybertron Hero Collection 22&#039;&#039;&#039; (multi-pack, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
:Note that the number on his back is a sum total of the 8 tech spec values (Strength, Speed, etc.) from his original file card.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Swoop&#039;&#039;&#039; (1987)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Decoy number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;3&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple &amp;quot;checklist&amp;quot; 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]].&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Swoop/swoop.htm More information on Decoy Swoop at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===First 4 Figures===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Swoop&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2006/2007&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; unreleased)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Intended for release in [[First 4 Figures]]&#039; &amp;quot;Generation One&amp;quot; series, this would have been a full body resin statue of Swoop.  His digital sculpt was first shown to the toy press at New York [[Toy Fair]] in February 2006;&amp;lt;ref name=ASM&amp;gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20070806062058/http://toyfair06.asmzine.com/first4figures/report.html &amp;quot;First4Figures Limited Transformers Statues and Busts Info!&amp;quot;] at ASMzine.com (archived)&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; First 4 Figures allowed [[BigBadToyStore]] to solicit him for sale the same month.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/update-from-bigbadtoystorecom-transformers-and-gij/6539/ &amp;quot;Update from BigBadToyStore.com: Transformers and G.I.Joe Statues and Busts!!!&amp;quot;] on Seibertron.com&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20070426030454/http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=527&amp;amp;company=130 BigBadToyStore&#039;s listings for First 4 Figures&#039; statues] (archived)&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, Swoop and the rest of the &amp;quot;Generation One&amp;quot; series were casualties of the general discontinuation of First 4 Figures&#039; &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; output, which was attributed to a challenging market and a lack of retailer support.&lt;br /&gt;
{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;The Loyal Subjects&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tlsswoop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Me Swoop can&#039;t see with blast shield down!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Swoop&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:[[The Loyal Subjects]] Swoop is a Wave 3 figure with standard articulation. He is based on his original toy, as illustrated by his red chest and visor. For every 16 figures, there is 1 Swoop.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like most of his wave, Swoop&#039;s bio card plagiarizes this wiki article&#039;s opening paragraphs, and even uses the ridiculous opening caption as his new motto, even though it makes no sense out of context. &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Swoop &amp;quot;Cartoon&amp;quot; Ed.&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubtoys}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:W1DinobotSwoop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Swoop, Fearsome Flyer&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 1&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;CT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T19/T40&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;6&lt;br /&gt;
:Dinobot Swoop, Fearsome Flyer is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The artwork for the card is reused from the [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]] mobile card game, with line-art for both Bot and Alt-mode by [[Dan Khanna]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:W2DinobotSwoop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Swoop, Bombardier&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T21/T46&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;7&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Dinobot Swoop, Bombardier was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, this version of Swoop is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Dinobot Swoop, Bombardier depicts [[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus]]&#039;s left arm, which is formed by Swoop in the artwork. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile game.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Dinobot Swoop, Bombardier can be used to form Volcanicus, Fiery Champion with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Dinobot Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Dinobots are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:DiacloneSwoop.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8]]&lt;br /&gt;
*Swoop was originally a &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; Dinosaur Robo Pteranodon type piloted mech. Whoever made Swoop&#039;s animation model used this &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; toy as a reference, as the Dinobot sports the pre-Transformer&#039;s blue chest, and gold lower beak, missiles, and dino feet. Swoop&#039;s box art has the Transformer toy&#039;s red chest, but keeps the gold parts from the Diaclone toy.&lt;br /&gt;
*[[:File:G2SwoopArtwork.jpg|Artwork for a &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Swoop toy]] in lime green surfaced alongside a [[:File:G2GrimlockArtwork.jpg|screaming yellow and turquoise Grimlock]], indicating a planned second wave of Dinobots in &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; that was ultimately dropped.&lt;br /&gt;
*The &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]&#039;&#039; [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] toy was originally intended to be the original Generation 1 character, and was to be released in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039;. However, it was ultimately shunted into &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039;, reportedly for a combination of budgetary concerns and keeping the combination gimmick (since he combines with the packed-in [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] to form a [[Mega-Dinobot|super robot]]) only in the main-line, which had combination as a central theme.&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==External links==&lt;br /&gt;
*Toy review of &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; Dinosaur Robo Pteranodon Type [http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2012/08/pre-transformers-diaclone-dinosaur-robo.html Part 1] and [http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2012/08/pre-transformers-diaclone-dinosaur-robo_27.html Part 2]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Decoys]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 Dinobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generations Selects toy Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Hero Mashers Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1 boxart Soundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The truck guy&#039;s cool, but he will never be cool as this tape guy.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]&#039;&#039;&#039;: popular. Amount of merchandise: sufficient for its own page.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Generation 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1Soundwave toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Soundwave superior. Nuff said.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave and Condor Cassette: Buzzsaw&#039;&#039;&#039; (Decepticon, [[1984]]-[[1986]], [[1990]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;17&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories (Hasbro release):&#039;&#039; [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys|Buzzsaw]], rocket launcher, 3 rockets, [[concussion weapon|concussion blaster]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories (Takara release):&#039;&#039; [[Rumble (G1)/toys|Rumble]], tape case, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, headphones, microphone, concussion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Shinji Aramaki]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Soundwave began life as the &#039;&#039;[[Micro Change]]&#039;&#039; toy &amp;quot;Cassette Man&amp;quot;, and went mostly unchanged when he was imported by [[Hasbro]] to become part of the &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers (toyline)|Transformers]]&#039;&#039; toyline, save for exclusion of some accessories, and the removal of a molded &amp;quot;Cassette Man&amp;quot; logo and &amp;quot;MC-10&amp;quot; on his cassette door. He transforms into a realistically-sized blue and silver microcassette recorder, complete with an opening cassette door that can accommodate any of the numerous [[Mini-Cassette]] figures, and came packaged with [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys|Buzzsaw]] to fully exploit and advertise this interactive gimmick. Soundwave is armed with a shoulder-mounted cannon and a hand-held concussion blaster, which both transform into imitation batteries that store in a compartment on his back while he is in his alternate mode. A pair of trapezoid-shaped stickers intended to decorate these batteries were repurposed by Hasbro as visible speakers in alt-mode (which end up on the inside of his legs)—it&#039;s possible that Buzzsaw was composited over his package art specifically to cover the visible sticker on his gun, so as not to contradict the new suggested sticker placement in the [[instructions]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{citesocial|quote=Going back to the source, the Takara Micro Change Series MC-10 Cassette Man, its instructions and sticker application map show clearly that sticker set #1 should be placed at the end of the battery accessory. That&#039;s why you don&#039;t see it on the inner legs of the boxart. If you now return to the Soundwave boxart image towards the start of the article, you&#039;ll see it on the end of his gun - and you&#039;ll even see the &amp;quot;Microman&amp;quot; text that wasn&#039;t removed! It should be noted that the most common Hasbro Soundwave art has Buzzsaw covering that part of his gun, and this is probably as good a reason as any as to why!|link=https://tfsquareone.blogspot.com/2019/09/hasbro-g1-soundwave-sound-or-power.html|name=Maz|site=Transformers Square One|title=Hasbro G1 Soundwave - Sound or Power?|year=2019|month=09|day=03}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Takara&#039;s release of Soundwave reinstated the extra Cassette Man accessories that Hasbro had excluded from their release: a set of headphones and a microphone, both non-functioning. To further emulate Cassette Man, Takara&#039;s Soundwave came with [[Rumble (G1)/toys|Rumble]], rather than Buzzsaw, and a clear plastic case that he could fit into in tape mode. Originally in the Cassette Man release, the figure came with either Rumble, Frenzy or Laserbeak, as different releases and copies varied. Soundwave&#039;s rocket launcher featured a spring-loaded firing mechanism that Hasbro had removed, as they did with all such features at the time. Takara also made a [[variant|running change]] to the [[mold]], re-sculpting the recessed buttons on Soundwave&#039;s pelvis into one solid, protruding piece, and moving the cassette door&#039;s hinge from inside the figure&#039;s chest to a lower, external position on either side of this new button assembly. This modification became the standard for all subsequent re-uses of the Soundwave mold.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Aside from the aforementioned button remold, Soundwave&#039;s first notable modification was the addition of a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]] to his chest in 1985. The popularity of Soundwave and his interactive tape gimmick was evident from an early stage: his toy continued to be sold throughout 1986, after the vast majority of his 1984 brethren had been removed from toy shelves; Mini-Cassette partners continued to be produced for him even after this, through 1988; and Soundwave and Buzzsaw were shipped to Australian retail again in 1990. Over the years there have been multiple reissues of Soundwave, and this article lists each distinct edition of the figure under its own heading.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In Europe, Soundwave was released in three different subsequent versions that are most notable due to packaging variations: The first version, released in 1985, was manufactured by Takara and featured a [[Milton Bradley]] logo on its packaging; the second version, released in 1986, was also manufactured by Takara, but now featured a Hasbro logo on its packaging; and the third version, also released in 1986, was now manufactured by Ceji (the parent company of [[Joustra]]) and still featured a Hasbro logo on its packaging.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;eurosw&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;quot;European Soundwaves&amp;quot; at 20th Century Toy Collector: [http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/posts/2011/11/13/european-soundwaves-g1-part1/ Part 1], [http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/posts/2011/11/22/european-soundwaves-g1-–-part-2-of-2/ part 2].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-communicators-soundwave/361/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Soundwave at Transformerland.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy VSY.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock vs Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[1985]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;VSY&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Frenzy (G1)/toys|Frenzy]], rocket launcher, 3 rockets, concussion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:Takara also released Soundwave in a &amp;quot;versus&amp;quot; set along with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]], lacking the additional headphone and microphone accessories and partnered with [[Frenzy (G1)/toys|Frenzy]] instead of Rumble. The set also included an audio cassette, and has become the rarest of the three &amp;quot;VS&amp;quot; sets Takara produced. The version of Soundwave included in this set was (supposedly) the earlier, pre-running change version with individual buttons on his chest.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1Soundblaster toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I see a blue &#039;Con and I want him painted black.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundblaster&#039;&#039;&#039; (Decepticon, [[1987]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;D-101&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Buzzsaw, tape case, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, concussion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:As part of the Japanese &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]&#039;&#039; toy line, Soundwave was [[redeco]]ed in a new black and red color scheme, and his chest door was [[retool]]ed so that he could now hold two cassettes at once. Soundblaster came packaged with Buzzsaw, who now sported a new [[sticker]] which would reveal the weak spot of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]] when placed behind Soundblaster&#039;s translucent red chest door, in the same manner that [[Tech Spec]]s decoders worked. The figure&#039;s stickers, however, retain Soundwave&#039;s blue coloration instead of being changed to work with Soundblaster&#039;s black.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/1987/Destron/Soundblaster/soundblaster.htm More information on Soundblaster at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1 ActionMaster Soundwave toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave with Wingthing&#039;&#039;&#039; (Action Master, 1990)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[photon negator]]&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of [[Action Master]]s, Soundwave is a non-transforming action figure which combines elements of his cartoon model and original toy. He is compatible with any other Action Master weapon or vehicle. He came packaged with his new [[Action Master partner|partner]], [[Wingthing (G1)#Toys|Wingthing]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Soundwave&#039;s [[instructions]] depict a different [[weapon]] than the one the toy actually comes with. The weapon depicted in Soundwave&#039;s instructions was available with [[Treadshot (G1)|Treadshot]] instead. As a consequence, several toy information websites and identification guides (including &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations|Generations]]&#039;&#039;) depict Soundwave with Treadshot&#039;s weapon, using the instructions as a reference.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave (Action Master) at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Transform Jr&#039;&#039;====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy junior soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Gōkin, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;17&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; cassette, launcher, 2 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
:Released during the early portion of the &#039;&#039;[[Transform Jr]]&#039;&#039; toyline when it was still going by the short lived &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;Transform Gōkin&#039;&#039;&amp;quot; name, &#039;&#039;Jr&#039;&#039; Soundwave is a smaller, simplified version of the original Generation 1 toy, lacking many stickers and paint applications, as well as the larger figure&#039;s retractable fists and the spring-activated release for his chest door. The chest door can still be manually opened, though, and Soundwave comes with a cassette partner to fit inside, albeit a non-transforming one (it&#039;s basically just a rectangle of clear plastic with a sticker on it; from the pattern on the sticker, it might be Rumble). He comes with only one gun, which can be placed either on his shoulder or in his fist, with two static &#039;missile&#039; pieces that can be inserted into the front of the gun. He also features [[die-cast]] metal parts in his legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Destron/SoundwaveJr/soundwave.htm More information on Transform Gōkin Soundwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy junior soundblaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundblaster&#039;&#039;&#039; (Jr, 1987)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;D-101&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 cassettes, launcher, 2 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
:Just as his larger toy was, &#039;&#039;Jr&#039;&#039; Soundwave was redecoed and retooled to become Soundblaster the following year, sporting a black coloration and an enlarged chest door (though the door itself remains colorless, lacking the distinctive red tint of the large Soundblaster figure). Soundblaster retains all of Soundwave&#039;s accessories and features, and comes with an extra tape to match his new expanded tape door. The sticker for one of his non-transformable cassette partners remains the same, looking a lot like Rumble. He also comes with a blue tape that might be Frenzy, even though Soundblaster&#039;s [[package art]] now shows Buzzsaw.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Destron/SoundblasterJr/soundblaster.htm More information on Transform Jr Soundblaster at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2-toy Soundwave GoBot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Colors so loud you can practically hear them.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Go-Bot, [[1995]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; gun&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the third wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s, Soundwave is a &#039;&#039;very bright&#039;&#039; [[redeco]] of [[Gearhead#Toys|Gearhead]], transforming into a [[NASCAR]]-style Ford Thunderbird stock car with precision wheels and wire axles, compatible with &#039;&#039;Hot Wheels&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;Matchbox&#039;&#039; playsets and tracks (which he was properly sized to fit). His &#039;&#039;exceptionally&#039;&#039; loud color scheme, being composed of bright shades of fluorescent yellow, pink and blue, is one of the few times fans can actually get away with describing a toy as &amp;quot;[[neon]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Soundwave was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara &#039;&#039;G-2&#039;&#039; line, but it was a... weird release. While the car shell is identical to the Hasbro Soundwave, his robot parts are identical to the second-wave opaque version of Gearhead, being red and metallic silver, due to the [[gang-molding]] process that produced the Takara-release Go-Bots [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GobotOptimusPrime|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Megatron]]... and his stylized &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; with the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; logo [[tampograph]] was also applied to them to boot. He also has Gearhead&#039;s red face-paint rather than the Hasbro Soundwave black. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual &#039;&#039;G-2&#039;&#039; style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; packaging, but a &amp;quot;generic&amp;quot; cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It&#039;s unclear why these toys were released this way; it&#039;s possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments. Even more oddly, the Soundwave shown on the cross-sell is the Hasbro-release Soundwave with the maroon-purple and aqua-blue robot parts.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make various versions of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; [[W.A.R.S.]] and the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; incarnation of [[Camshaft (G1)|Camshaft]]. It was planned to be used to make &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; [[Greasepit (G2)|Greasepit]], but that toy was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] to be a [[Soundwave (G2)|&amp;quot;next-generation&amp;quot; clone of Soundwave]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/1995/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave (Go-Bot) at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;{{G2GearheadMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:LaserCycleSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His bio actually says this isn&#039;t his favorite form. No foolin&#039;.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Laser Cycle, &amp;lt;strike&amp;gt;[[1995]]&amp;lt;/strike&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
:This planned [[redeco]] of the [[Laser Cycle]] [[Road Pig (G2)#Toys|Road Pig]] would have seen Soundwave transform to a blue and silver Harley-Davidson Electra Glide touring motorcycle, with an LED-lit tailpipe that became an arm-mounted weapon in robot mode. Ultimately, however, it ended up as one of several planned late-1995 &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; redecoes that never made it to release. The cancellation was presumably a comparatively last-minute decision, since several of these toys, including Soundwave and fellow Laser Cycle redeco [[Jazz (G1)/toys#LaserCycle|Jazz]], &#039;&#039;were&#039;&#039; solicited in various store catalogues, such as the Sears Wish Book. Some packaged samples of this toy do exist, but there are estimated to be less than a dozen in existence.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was later [[retool]]ed to make the &#039;&#039;[[Microman]]: [[Microman#Micro Millennium (1998-2000)|LED Powers]]&#039;&#039; toys [[Microman#RoadBison|Road Bison]] and [[Microman#HyperSpeeder|Tornado Bison]]; the retooled mold was then used to make [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] [[Axer (G1)#Toys|Axer]] and &#039;&#039;[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]&#039;&#039; [[Sideways (RM)#Toys|Double Face]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Machine Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MW-toy Soundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not my scene, baby!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Mega, [[1997]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[electron rocket]], radar dish&lt;br /&gt;
:Originally a [[KB Toys]] exclusive, &#039;&#039;[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]&#039;&#039; Soundwave is a [[redeco]] of the [[Predator (subgroup)|Predator]] [[Stalker (G1)#Toys|Stalker]], transforming into a grey and burgundy tracked electron rocket carrier. His rocket can mount on either shoulder or his back in robot mode, and retains Stalker&#039;s [[Megavisor]] gimmick; a panel on the top slides open to reveal a port for the smaller Predator jets to attach to, allowing their Megavisor slides to be viewed through the &amp;quot;scope&amp;quot; of the missile. Stalker&#039;s own unique built-in slide, however, was removed for the Soundwave version of the figure. Also missing from this version of the toy are Stalker&#039;s hand-held missile launcher and accompanying ammunition, due to [[for safety reasons|safety concerns]] over their small, not-passing-choke-gate-tests size.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[#Universe (2003)|incarnation of Soundwave]], and repurposed as a [[Soundwave (MW)|clone of Soundwave]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/1997/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Machine Wars Soundwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;The Transformers Collection&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy tfc soundwave and soundblaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|No! We&#039;re not friends, we&#039;re enemies!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003) &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys|Laserbeak]], tape case, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, concussion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:The first reissue of Soundwave&#039;s original toy was released as part of Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039;, and this time came with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Laserbeak]]. The toy reinstates Soundwave&#039;s chest-mounted Decepticon symbol, relocating the rubsign to the cover of his battery compartment, but otherwise features no notable differences from the original, post-button-remold version of the figure. This was, however, many international fans&#039; first exposure to Soundwave&#039;s modified button mold, and it was erroneously assumed by many that the change had been first made for this release as an artefact of modifying the Soundblaster mold back into Soundwave.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundblaster&#039;&#039;&#039; (2005)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;18&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]], Buzzsaw, 2 tape cases, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, concussion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Not ones to waste the opportunity now that they had the mold back in action, Takara also reissued Soundblaster as part of the &#039;&#039;Transformers Collection&#039;&#039;, sweetening the deal by including not just his original partner Buzzsaw, but also the first reissue of [[Ravage (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Ravage]]. Despite the opportunity, they still didn&#039;t change the color of Soundblaster&#039;s stickers from Soundwave-blue to black.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SmallestTF Soundwave toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Size: small. Taste: big.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003-2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GTF 05&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Rocket launcher, concussion blaster, battery cover&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Standing at only two inches tall, &#039;&#039;[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Soundwave is an extremely small-scale replica of his original Generation 1 toy. Although his retracting fists, rotating head and missile accessories are left out, the figure otherwise retains a surprising amount of the original toy&#039;s functions and features, including the ability to store his weapons as batteries and an opening chest door. This opening chest accommodates Soundwave&#039;s in-package partner, [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|&#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039; Ravage]], who is probably &#039;&#039;the&#039;&#039; smallest Transformer ever.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Soundwave was originally released as part of the first &#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039; wave, and was then made available again in the limited-availability &amp;quot;Wave 2.5&amp;quot; the following year, without changes. In both instances, as with the rest of the figures in the line, he was sold in [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2003/Destron/SmallestSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Transformers Soundwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2003)===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Universe Soundwave&amp;amp;Space-Case toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now, let&#039;s see Space Case jump out of Soundwave&#039;s chest!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave &amp;amp; Space Case&#039;&#039;&#039; (Ultra Class, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Giant missile, radar&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The [[#Machine Wars|&#039;&#039;Machine Wars&#039;&#039; version of Soundwave]] was redecoed in blue and yellow for release in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; line. Sold in an Ultra-level two-pack with [[Space Case (G2)#Universe (2003)|Space Case]], it retains basically all the same neutered gimmicks from the previous release of the mold.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Due to the lack of fiction for either toy in the set, it is &#039;&#039;possible&#039;&#039; that this incarnation is in fact an alternate-universe version of Soundwave, some incarnation of [[Soundwave (BW)|that OTHER Soundwave]], or possibly even a new character altogether.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/TFUSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; Soundwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|TiCR}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Titanium CybHeroes Soundwave toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He&#039;s the &amp;quot;manliest&amp;quot; Soundwave ever!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (6&amp;quot; Cybertron Heroes, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laserbeak, rocket launcher, concussion blaster, display base&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Titanium Series]]&#039;&#039; Soundwave is based on the original Generation 1 figure, transforming into a microcassette player mode, now looking more like a boombox. He retains the gimmickry of the original toy such as his transforming weapons, which still store as batteries on his back, and his opening chest door that can accommodate the diminutive transforming Laserbeak figure packaged with him. Laserbeak can also perch onto tabs molded on the top of his shoulders. Soundwave comes with the standard display base that all other 6&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039; figures come with, and a unique nameplate.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This figure is plagued by multiple design flaws. In particular, its disproportionate waist makes it look like Soundwave is wearing a diaper, and its legs poor telescoping engineering makes it virtually impossible for them to stay extended while supporting the weight of the toy, so the toy is barely able to stand up the way it is intended to. The cumulative effect is a Soundwave who is not unlike [http://news.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/1969/12/39471474f18fcac9b2_0.jpg a baby]. Note, however, that the stock photo depicts his waist slightly mistransformed, as the hip joints can shift up towards the waist.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/TitSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Titanium Series Soundwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Titanium soundblaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundblaster&#039;&#039;&#039; (6&amp;quot; Cybertron Heroes, unreleased)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ravage, rocket launcher, concussion blaster, display base&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: A planned redeco of &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; Soundwave in his black and red Soundblaster colors, this toy would have come with a new &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; version of [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Ravage]] instead of Laserbeak. Although displayed at [[BotCon 2007]], Soundblaster was ultimately canceled along with many other solicited 6&amp;quot; Cybertron Heroes, but this did not stop him from appearing as a cross-sell on the packaging for &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Prowl]] in late 2008 (which claimed he would have been &amp;quot;also available&amp;quot; as of November 2008), as Hasbro was unwilling to spend the resources on altering the packaging for these already-complete products.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Classics Commemorative Soundwave toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ravage, Laserbeak: Eject. Operation: Reissue.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Commemorative Edition, 2007, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laserbeak, Battle Ravage, 2 tape cases, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, concussion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Hasbro&#039;s first reissue of the original Soundwave toy was originally intended to be part of their &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]&#039;&#039; of Generation 1 reissues, but when that line was cancelled, it was instead released as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; toyline. The phrase &amp;quot;Commemorative Edition&amp;quot; is prominently displayed on the front and sides of the box, though, and it remains exclusive to [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]], as all Commemorative Edition toys were.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Despite both the packaging&#039;s claim that it is &amp;quot;identical to the original toy,&amp;quot; and the image on the packaging showing Soundwave with his traditional chest-door, the figure actually sports the double-wide door of Sound&#039;&#039;blaster&#039;&#039; (complete with extra tech-detailing), which allows him to carry both of his pack-in partners, Laserbeak and &amp;quot;Battle&amp;quot; Ravage. In an unusual move for a Hasbro release, the set also includes two clear-plastic cassette cases for the two tapes, previously only included with Takara versions of the figures. Per stringent child safety laws, his spring-loaded weapons were neutered.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Sadly, in the Canadian markets, this version of Soundwave was pushed back over a year from the original release date, and very few Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us stores had them. Dang.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Soundwave was later re-released in Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets in slightly altered packaging that omitted the Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us sticker (for obvious reasons) and changed the age recommendation from &amp;quot;Ages 8+&amp;quot; to &amp;quot;Ages 5+&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/ClassicsSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Soundwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{G1SoundwaveMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Music label soundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Soundwave finally enters the digital age after only what, twenty-three years?]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave Playing Audio Player&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Electric launcher, &amp;quot;Wave Bluster&amp;quot;, 2 clenched fists (left &amp;amp; right), 2 gun-holding fists (left &amp;amp; right), 2 eject-button pose fists (left &amp;amp; right), headphones&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Released as part of TakaraTomy&#039;s small &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]&#039;&#039; toyline, this incarnation of Soundwave drags the character kicking and screaming into the digital age as a working MP3 player. Despite his new electronic abilities, Soundwave still transforms, in a manner virtually identical to his original Generation 1 figure, no less. He still comes with his trademark pair of weapons (although they no longer double as batteries, since he&#039;s got a real one in there now!) plus three sets of hands: two clenched, two for holding his guns, and two posed as if he is pressing his &amp;quot;eject&amp;quot; button.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Soundwave runs on a single AAA battery, lasting for about six hours of continuous play, and operates using a miniSD card; the packaging claims it can only support up to 1GB, but reports indicate it can actually take up to 2GB. The distinctive buttons on Soundwave&#039;s pelvis are now working buttons that control the player: play/pause/power, next, previous, volume up and volume down. Naturally, the player also comes with a set of headphones, but an optional accessory, sold separately, can take their place: a set of &#039;&#039;transforming&#039;&#039; headphones in the image of Rumble and Frenzy.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Soundwave was initially released in two color schemes: &amp;quot;Spark Blue&amp;quot;, his normal blue and silver colors; and &amp;quot;Sonic White&amp;quot;, a mostly white color scheme with some blue detailing, echoing the traditional [[iPod]] color scheme. When the toy received a second production run later in the year, the &amp;quot;Sonic White&amp;quot; version was replaced with a new Soundblaster-inspired &amp;quot;Blaster Black&amp;quot; deco.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The &amp;quot;Sonic White&amp;quot; version was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the mirror-universe &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]&#039;&#039; [[Soundwave (SG)|Soundwave]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: During one of Hasbro&#039;s designer panels at [[BotCon 2008]], an audience member questioned the feasibility of releasing this figure in the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; toy line]], but &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;without&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039; the expensive MP3 player electronics. Bizarrely, Hasbro design director [[Aaron Archer]] gave a seemingly prepared statement that did not answer the question at all, and instead stated that Hasbro were unlikely to release &#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039; Soundwave in their markets due to the obscurity of the MiniSD memory card format. (For what it&#039;s worth, Hasbro&#039;s [[Greg Lombardo]] had given an actual answer to the same question at [[BotCon 2007]], when he stated that ML Soundwave&#039;s innards are so devoted to electronics that removing them might adversely impact the leftover toy&#039;s appearance and stability.)&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2007/Destron/MLSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Music Label Soundwave (Sonic White) at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2007/Destron/MLBlueSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Music Label Soundwave (Spark Blue) at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2007/Destron/MLBlackSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Music Label Soundwave (Blaster Black) at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy encore soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Laserbeak: Prepare for flight. Operation: Nostalgia.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laserbeak, tape case, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, concussion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The original Soundwave toy was made available once again as part of TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Encore]]&#039;&#039; series of reissues. Aside from a slightly lighter shade to his blue plastic and similar changes to his accompanying stickers, the figure remained unchanged from its previous reissues.&lt;br /&gt;
{{G1SoundwaveMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Encore Soundblaster Toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundblaster&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;21&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Enemy&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Wingthing&amp;quot;, tape case, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, concussion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Soundblaster was available again as part of TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Encore]]&#039;&#039; series of reissues. This release includes two new cassette partners: [[Enemy (G1)|Enemy]] and [[Wingthing (G1)|Wingthing]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: For this release Soundblaster features additional silver paint on his face plate and the sides of his head, metallic red eyes instead of yellow, and the removal of the silver paint on his crest in an effort for animation accuracy. In addition, he has a large Decepticon insignia tampographed on his chest. All the label stickers from the previous releases of Soundblaster have been reproduced via tampographs as well, with the exception of the stickers for his weapons which come preapplied.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The tampographs on the knees and stickers on the weapons are misapplied, being placed in the wrong orientation. The coloration of the blue labels has also been altered to replace some of the blue (but not all) with black. Stock photos depicted Soundblaster with a screen-accurate purple cassette door, although this has never been seen in any actual retail release.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2008)===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Universe2008toy soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Exclusive, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Series&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laserbeak, Ravage, Buzzsaw, [[Ratbat (G1)/toys|Ratbat]], rocket launcher, 3 rockets, concussion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: In 2009, Hasbro released yet another reissue of Soundwave as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; line, this time as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive that was prominently offered at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2009. After Hasbro&#039;s last reissue of the figure had used the double-sized Soundblaster chest door, this version of Soundwave reinstated his original door, and came packaged with no fewer than &#039;&#039;four&#039;&#039; tapes: Ravage, Laserbeak, Buzzsaw, and [[Ratbat (G1)/toys|Ratbat]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFUSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Universe 2008 Soundwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Unitedtoy soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Let his metallic paint chip off, and he changes continuity families.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave Cybertron Mode&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 25]], 2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;UN05&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Rifle, missile launcher&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first wave of the &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; series, Soundwave is a repaint of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)#Toys|War for Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class [[Soundwave (WFC)/toys#Generations|Soundwave]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Retaining &#039;&#039;exactly the same&#039;&#039; plastic colors as his WFC toy, Soundwave instead features an extensive metallic blue/violet [[Paint operation|paint]] scheme that covers a majority of his vehicle mode (as well as some robot parts, like his head, for example). The purple highlights on the Hasbro version are replaced with a bright pink, the metallic details on his chest are a milder shade of gold, and his chest insignia is in full color.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: [[Stock photography#Takara stock photos|Comically]], the action-oriented stock photo on the back of his packaging has him mis-transformed. His hinged crotch has not been pegged to his main body, with the result looking like Soundwave wearing a diaper... again.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-Toy SoundwaveKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Easiest Microchanger ever: just remove everything from his torso.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sentinel Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;30687&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;386&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Kreons&#039;&#039;: Sentinel Prime, Soundwave, Thundercracker, Fire Chief&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Scoped pistol&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The &#039;&#039;[[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Kre-O|Sentinel Prime construction set]] comes with a Soundwave [[Kreon]]. He has an adorably creepy speaker-mouth under the helmet&#039;s faceplate.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Kre-OSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy SoundwaveCustomKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Custom Kreon, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;A6090&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;36&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Rack, large cannon, Seeker arm rifle, scoped pistol, double-barreled pistol, rocket backpack, small wing-pack, curved blade&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first assortment of &amp;quot;Custom Kreons&amp;quot;, this version of Soundwave comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His [[tampograph]]s are much more heavily-detailed than the original Kreon, based on the [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Soundwave toy]]. His &amp;quot;normal&amp;quot; helmet and grenade launcher are [[chrome]]d, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the &#039;&#039;Kre-O Battleship&#039;&#039; aliens), plus a buildable cannon based around the aforementioned chrome gun, a small scoped pistol, a double-barreled blaster, and a two-piece curved-blade sword.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: He still has the adorably creepy speaker-mouth.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-toy SoundwaveClass84.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Kreon Class of 1984&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon figure set, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0090&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Voted&#039;&#039;: Class Gossip&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This version of Soundwave, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], has much more elaborately toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior versions. He comes with a blue version of the new blaster from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]] Kre-O&#039;&#039; sets, and a back-brace piece that we guess is there for gun-mounting purposes. There&#039;s also a bunch of &amp;quot;cassettes&amp;quot; based on the various [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Recordicon]]s packed in the box that ostensibly go with him, but are part of the big block of extra accessories and we&#039;re just filling space here.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The head under the helmet has no mouth whatsoever, which is somehow creepier than the speaker-mouths of the prior Kreons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: He was only available in the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] &amp;quot;Kreon Class of 1984&amp;quot; set of thirty Kreons, commemorating the franchise&#039;s thirty years. Remaining stock was to be sold online at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], but there &#039;&#039;was&#039;&#039; no remaining stock by the end of the convention.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Class of 1984 Soundwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-toy SoundwaveKW Knight.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Knight Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon Warrior, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0955&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Collection&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Stand-plate, clip-on bird, double-bladed pike, orc shield&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the second wave of Kreon Warriors, &amp;quot;Knight Soundwave&amp;quot; is a fantasy-medieval version of the Decepticon. He has a clip-on wooden &amp;quot;Laserbeak&amp;quot;-y bird, but it&#039;s not specifically labeled as &amp;quot;Laserbeak&amp;quot;. His shield also bears a coat of arms featuring two bird heads and a feline head. What could &#039;&#039;that&#039;&#039; mean? Hmmmmm....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:His helmet and accessories all hail from the &#039;&#039;Kre-O Dungeons &amp;amp; Dragons&#039;&#039; sets.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Like all the Kreons released that year (at normal retail at least), he uses the new 2015-tooling Kreon body, which basically involves small construction changes on every part below the head, making them largely incompatible with the prior Kreon parts (heads still work fine), but the new tooling adds some extra functionality and structural support.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The Kreon Warriors were only released in Canada, Australia, and various Asian markets. The individual bags had also abandoned any kind of coding that identified the contents. This means getting the one you want from an unopened bag involves either trying to feel out the unique parts, or just buying the whole dang case.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-toy SoundwaveWiseguy.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|And be a juke. Box. Vil-lain.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Wiseguy Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon Warrior, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0955&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Collection&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Stand-plate, clip-on bird, 2 pistols&lt;br /&gt;
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: Soundwave&#039;s second Kreon Warrior, also part of the second collection, is part of the &amp;quot;Wiseguy&amp;quot; theme, 1920s gangster-styled Kreons. He sports a slicked-back gray wig, dual pistols, and a clip-on bird that&#039;s painted like [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Wiseguy|Laserbeak]] and probably &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; meant to be Laserbeak but is not actually labeled &amp;quot;Laserbeak&amp;quot;. His body [[tampograph]]s suggest that he would turn into an old-timey jukebox. Awesome!&lt;br /&gt;
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: The lack of US distribution and lack of bag codes holds up here too.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changers-2-pack-Soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Ratchet Vs. Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Changer 2-pack, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B1507&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Blaster rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available in a two-pack set with [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Ratchet]], Battle Changers Soundwave is a built-up Kreon that transforms from robot to spaceship (somewhat resembling the [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|&#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; incarnation of Soundwave]]) and back &#039;&#039;without&#039;&#039; needing to be disassembled.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Soundwave is loaded out with four different partners. [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Frenzy]] and [[Rumble (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Rumble]] become twin-blaster pods that can be mounted on his wings or legs. [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Laserbeak]] becomes chest armor for Soundwave&#039;s robot mode, or a set of tailfins for spaceship mode. And [[Ravage (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Ravage]] just kinda hangs on Soundwave&#039;s jet-mode underside, but becomes a backpack with over-the-shoulder blasters for Soundwave&#039;s robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This set, like all the Battle Changers, originally only saw release in Canada, Australia, and Asian markets. It eventually saw release in the U.S. in late 2015 through discount stores like TJ Maxx and Marshalls.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Masterpiece Soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Laserbeak, eject. Operation: let the fandom rejoice.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[January 26]], [[2013]]/[[September 28]], 2013/[[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Laserbeak (G1)#Masterpiece|Condor]], Condor &amp;quot;case&amp;quot;, energon cube &amp;amp; lid (three in total in the Amazon.co.jp version), display panel, concussion blaster, [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP13|Megatron gun]] (consists of pistol, scope, silencer, &amp;amp; stock), sensor&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; Soundwave is a more intricately engineered version of his Generation 1 design, transforming into his classic tape deck alternate mode, but substantially thicker. His chest compartment still opens, of course, and remains scaled to accommodate the original &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; mini-cassette figures, as well as the new &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; mini-cassette figures, such as his pack-in partner, Condor. A spring-loaded panel inside his chest can be pushed back in increments to allow Soundwave to hold up to three cassettes at once; after one is removed, pressing a button on his back slides the panel forward, pushing the remaining cassettes up and putting the next into position, ready to be removed when his chest door is opened again. However, this feature is so &#039;&#039;finnicky&#039;&#039; that his [[instructions]] actually have to include a little segment telling owners what &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; to do with the toy to make sure it works.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Soundwave comes with his traditional concussion blaster weapon, and his non-firing rocket launcher is now an integrated, non-removable piece. Unlike the Generation 1 toy, both cannon and launcher do not become batteries for his alternate mode, instead storing on his back. He also comes with the wrist-mounted sensor from &amp;quot;[[Fire on the Mountain (episode)|Fire on the Mountain]]&amp;quot;, and his forearm panel opens up to reveal sculpted speakers. He also comes with a [[retool]] of the Megatron gun [[Megatron (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|originally released]] with &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|MP-01 Convoy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Additionally, Soundwave comes with an empty energon cube which can plug into his chest panel, and a grid-patterned display panel that also fits over his chest door. His instruction booklet includes two images that can be cut out and slipped between Soundwave&#039;s chest and the display panel to simulate readouts displayed in &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|More than Meets the Eye]]&amp;quot;: the [[Victory (G1)|Decepticon space cruiser]]&#039;s blue prints and intel reports hacked from [[Teletraan I]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Soundwave and his accessories can also interact with the other &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; mini-cassette figures in many other ways. Laserbeak or [[Buzzsaw (G1)#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] can perch onto the tabs on Soundwave&#039;s shoulders and forearms. Soundwave can also wear &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; [[Rumble (G1)#Masterpiece|Rumble]] and/or [[Frenzy (G1)#Masterpiece|Frenzy]]&#039;s piledrivers on his forearms as cannons, and can store one set of Rumble or Frenzy&#039;s guns in compartments on Soundwave&#039;s feet/at the back of his tapedeck mode. Additionally, Soundwave&#039;s sensor can combine with Rumble and Frenzy&#039;s piledrivers to form the link cable used by Soundwave to hook up to a larger monitor in &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The edition purchased via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon.com]] in Japan came with two additional energon cubes. The Asian version includes a commemorative coin contained in a package looking like Soundwave&#039;s tapedeck mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:For this release, some Soundwaves suffer from a [[Quality control|paint error]], leaving the small upside-down triangle on his forehead crest unpainted, though it is animation accurate.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Soundwave was re-released on September 28th, 2013 and again in 2019. The minor quality control issues with the re-release were lessened or not as widespread as the initial release. The 2019 re-release features slightly darker blue plastic, and painted red eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TRU Masterpiece Soundwave with Cassettes.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|... And Megatron makes seven Decepticons in one box.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013/2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;09 OF 30&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Laserbeak (G1)#HasbroMasterpiece|Laserbeak]], [[Buzzsaw (G1)#HasbroMasterpiece|Buzzsaw]], [[Ravage (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Ravage]], [[Rumble (G1)#HasbroMasterpiece|Decepticon Rumble]], [[Frenzy (G1)#HasbroMasterpiece|Decepticon Frenzy]], five microcassette cases, two Frenzy piledrivers, Frenzy piledriver mount, left &amp;amp; right Frenzy &amp;quot;Thruster Guns&amp;quot;, two Rumble piledrivers, Rumble piledriver mount, left &amp;amp; right Rumble &amp;quot;Thruster Guns&amp;quot;, energon cube &amp;amp; lid, display panel, concussion blaster, [[Megatron (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpieceSoundwave|Megatron gun]] (consists of pistol, scope, silencer, &amp;amp; stock), sensor&lt;br /&gt;
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: The Hasbro release of Masterpiece Soundwave features a slightly different deco than the Takara version, such as a yellow visor instead of a red one, and leaving the Rumble/Frenzy gun storage panels on his feet unpainted. All of the accessories included with the Takara release are ported over to the Hasbro set (with the exception of the cut-out images for use with his display panel), plus all five of the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; microcassettes. The cassettes also feature different decoes than their Takara counterparts (see their own articles for details), and their cases are cast in clear plastic instead of the translucent hot pink the Japanese versions came with. His highly truncated instructions omit any explanation of virtually all of his accessories, action features, and interactions with his minions. Finally, he has a designated number as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Thrilling 30]]&#039;&#039; line.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Soundwave is exclusive to [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] stores. He was released earlier (with fellow &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]]) in limited numbers at San Diego Comic Con 2013.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Soundwave was also reissued in 2016 by Hasbro Asia under &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; co-branding, packaged with a mini die cast cassette player based on his alt mode. Some of the images in this picture were plagiarized for the promotion. As it was originally issued under &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;, it would be easier to list this down here instead of reproducing it under the &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; section.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP-Soundblasterwithratbat.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ratbat eject, Operation: black paint job.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundblaster&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 23]], 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-13B&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Ratbat (G1)#Masterpiece|Ratbat]], Ratbat &amp;quot;case&amp;quot;, red energon cube &amp;amp; lid, purple display panel, concussion blaster, translucent red [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP13B|Megatron gun]] (consists of pistol, scope, silencer, &amp;amp; stock), sensor&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Following tradition, &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Soundblaster is a black redeco of the first MP Soundwave figure. While the chest door is cast in toy accurate red, the additional display panel is cast in translucent purple allowing for optional cartoon accuracy. Soundblaster includes all of the other accessories included with Soundwave as well, with the energon cube and Megatron gun now being cast entirely in translucent red plastic, as well as Ratbat. &lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Construct-Bots&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Soundwave Construct-Bots.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Elite, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;48&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of &#039;&#039;[[Construct-Bots]]&#039;&#039; Wave 1 Elites, Soundwave can transform into a jet vaguely resembling his Unicron Trilogy incarnation. He is armed with two guns (depicted as gold in stock photography, but blue on the actual toy) and two weapons, resembling his Generation 1 shoulder cannon, that become engines in jet mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He also comes with a translucent purple storage tray complete with lid and Decepticon insignia.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/CBSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Construct-Bots&#039;&#039; Soundwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ConstructBots_ArsenalPackSoundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Laserbeak: Eject. Operation: Hammer Time!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Arsenal Pack Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2014&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces: &#039;&#039;&#039;58&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Arsenal Pack Soundwave is a slight redeco of the previous release, changing the light blue pieces to purple. He also includes new acessories, such as an orange hammer and four black guns.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShots_CancelledSoundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Looks like &#039;&#039;&amp;quot;Operation: Bot Shots&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; failed.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2013&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B015&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;???&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;???&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;368&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
: Presumably part of Wave 4 of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 2, Soundwave is a Flip Shot. His robot mode is directly based in his &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; counterpart, while his vehicle mode is kind of a garbage truck with giant boomboxes in the sides.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Linkin Park × Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Linkin}}{{anchor|LinkinPark}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:LPSoundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&#039;&#039;[[New Divide|Give me reason&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;To fill this hole]]&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Linkin Park Soundwave: Special Edition&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[September 23]], 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Buzzsaw, Laserbeak, Ravage, Ratbat, 4 tape cases, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, concussion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[Linkin Park]] Soundwave is a gold and black [[redeco]] of Soundwave. He&#039;s packaged with Linkin Park gold redecoes of [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Linkin|Ravage]], [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Linkin|Ratbat]], [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Linkin|Laserbeak]], and [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Linkin|Buzzsaw]] (the last two of which are completely identical) on a flocked-purple plastic tray inside a special commemorative box. He has no stickers, factory-applied or otherwise, but has a tampographed Linkin Park logo and Decepticon symbol. Linkin Park Soundwave: Special Edition was exclusive to &amp;quot;SURU&amp;quot;, a music store owned by Linkin Park DJ Joseph Hahn. The figure was limited to 2000 pieces.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HM-toy Soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Soundwave Beefier.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Upgrade, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;14&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Missile launcher, missile, shoulder-cannon, blaster/blade, left &amp;amp; right gun pods, &amp;quot;Sideswipe&amp;quot; left forearm&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the second wave of &amp;quot;Battle Upgrade&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;[[Hero Mashers]]&#039;&#039; toys, Soundwave is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]&#039;&#039;, meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.&lt;br /&gt;
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: While he is (roughly) the same size as a standard Hero Masher, his larger [[size class|price point]] is made up for with more parts and gimmicks. He comes with both of his classic &amp;quot;battery&amp;quot; weapons, with the handgun being a spring-loaded missile launcher. He also comes with [[Sideswipe (WFC)#Hero Mashers|Sideswipe]]&#039;s left arm, based on the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; version of the character, with a smaller version of the &amp;quot;[[Path Blaster]]&amp;quot; cannon as part of the design.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/HMSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; Soundwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Laserbeak, eject. Operation: Hideous lack of taste]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave Year Of The Goat Edition&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Five microcassette cases, two Frenzy piledrivers, Frenzy piledriver mount, left &amp;amp; right Frenzy &amp;quot;Thruster Guns&amp;quot;, two Rumble piledrivers, Rumble piledriver mount, left &amp;amp; right Rumble &amp;quot;Thruster Guns&amp;quot;, energon cube &amp;amp; lid, display panel, concussion blaster, [[Megatron (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpieceSoundwave|Megatron gun]] (consists of pistol, scope, silencer, &amp;amp; stock), sensor&lt;br /&gt;
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: This [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] [[exclusive]] set packs in a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Soundwave mold (see below), with all of that release&#039;s Hasbro accessories, but is molded in a mix of orange and translucent plastic.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He also comes with similarly-decoed versions of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Laserbeak]], [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Buzzsaw]], [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Ravage]], [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Decepticon Rumble]], and [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Decepticon Frenzy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/PlatinumSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Year of the Goat Soundwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:QTransformers Soundwave.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[August 29]], 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QT-27&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:A retool of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|QT-09 Optimus Prime]], &#039;&#039;[[Q-Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Soundwave transforms from a [[super deformed]] Nissan GT-R R35 to a cute little robot. Unlike most &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; retools which only have new heads, Soundwave also sports newly molded legs in place of Prime&#039;s iconic truck-bed-legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticons 3-Figure Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QTFS-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:During the second &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; series, the Soundwave toy was available in a three-pack alongside [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Megatron]] and [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Shockwave]]. He is identical to the original &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Titans_Return_Soundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Broadcasting live from Iacon Square Gardens]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundblaster &amp;amp; Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Soundblaster (TR)#Toys|Soundblaster]] Titan Master partner, rifle, shoulder cannon, spotlight/rocket-sled&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: A [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Autobot Blaster]] (you may have expected this), Soundwave is part of the second wave of Leader Class &#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; figures, transforming from robot to soundbar&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/titans-return-soundwave-concept-sketches-from-emiliano-santalucia/40130/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; to stage mode and back (or even his Cybertronian lamppost mode in the &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; cartoon if you&#039;re feeling fiddly). In addition to Blaster&#039;s rifle and recolored rocket-sled, Soundwave also comes with his signature cannon &amp;quot;battery&amp;quot;, which can plug into his shoulder, or store on his back while he in alt mode. He includes a [[Titan Master]] partner, [[Soundblaster (TR)#Toys|Soundblaster]], who can turn into his head or man Soundwave&#039;s &#039;stage&#039; mode. Soundwave is also capable of holding Legends Class &#039;spy-tablet&#039; figures in his chest compartment. Unlike most Titans Return toys, Soundwave doesn&#039;t have an obvious place to store Soundblaster when he&#039;s in stereo mode, although he can be inserted into the underside of the rocket sled, which in turn can be stored inside Soundwave&#039;s body, at the cost of available space for any of the Legends figures. Soundwave also features many (nonfunctional but realistic-size) device ports on his back and legs, such as dual-prong power ports, headphone jacks and USB ports.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Soundwave&#039;s instruction sheet contains an error where it says that his base mode is compatible with other &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; toys&#039; base modes: it has Powermaster Optimus Prime labeled as &amp;quot;Autobot Blaster&amp;quot;. Some toys have stress marks on the hatch that opens to hide his head in base and stereo mode even before opening the box.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Hasbro Asia exclusive giveaway sticker sheet can be used to enhance the figure&#039;s details.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/23/hasbro-asia-titans-return-stickers-wave-2-325179&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was redecoed into &#039;&#039;[[#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]&#039;&#039; Soundwave, and further retooled into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]&#039;&#039; [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#Bumblebee|Soundwave]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Xiaomi / Transformers===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Xiaomi soundwave.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|This device is not compatible with [[Ravage (SG)|your]] version of [[Yatter]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 blaster parts, shield, drone/ wing pack&lt;br /&gt;
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:The result of a team-up between [[Hasbro]] and Chinese consumer electronics company {{w|Xiaomi}}, Soundwave transforms from an officially licensed Mi Pad 2 tablet to a Voyager-sized robot in 30 steps. The transformation is accomplished through a series of clever folds and wraps to achieve a three-dimensional robot mode from such a flat and thin alternate mode. The robot mode lacks neck movement but otherwise features decent articulation with tiny ratchet joints. He is armed with a large blaster rifle, a shield, and even a [[Ratbat (G1)/toys|Ratbat]]-like minion that is formed from some of his kibble. The head sculpt shares a lot of similar structures with the [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Movie version]] of Soundwave, but with facial elements from G1 Soundwave. His [[instructions|instruction booklet]] is die-cut into a Decepticon symbol. As an added little easter egg, the Mi Pad logo is sculpted into the base of his robot mode neck, though it is covered when the halves of his head are aligned in robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure&#039;s production was funded primarily through crowdfunding. Backers could pledge a minimum of 169 Yuan (or $26) to receive the figure if their funding goal was met. The amount of pledges more than tripled their goal amount which may lead to a wider release for the figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Whether by design or coincidence, the Mi Pad&#039;s camera ends up on the robot mode&#039;s right shoulder where Soundwave usually has his iconic shoulder cannon.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SDCC-2016-Xiaomi-Soundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Shattered screen for increased accuracy.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Evolution Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 blaster parts, shield, drone/ wing pack&lt;br /&gt;
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:This Soundwave is a redeco of the figure above, replacing gold with silver, and removing all traces of the Xiaomi branding on both the packaging and the figure, down to retooling the logo off the inner neck joint. Soundwave was available at Hasbro’s booth in San Diego Comic-Con 2016, and subsequently on HasbroToyShop.com. Amusingly, on the latter website this toy&#039;s listing name is &amp;quot;Transformers Evolution Soundwave Alternate If Needed: Transformers Soundwave Convention Exclusive Figure Featuring Tablet Mode&amp;quot; {{sic}}.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legends-LG36-Soundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It&#039;s been a while...since I got my new body.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 28]], [[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;LG36&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Rifle, Rocket Sled/Spotlight, Headmaster &lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]&#039;&#039; Soundwave is a redeco of [[#Titans Return|&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Leader Class Soundwave]], who is a retool of Blaster. Soundwave also features a deco based on both his toy and his cartoon appearances. Notably, his small Headmaster form&#039;s colors are based on [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#The Headmasters cartoon|Soundblaster]] (no, not that [[Soundblaster (TR)|Soundblaster]]), his rebuilt form.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Siege&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WFCS-Voyager-Soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=2|&amp;quot;Well, I mean, we can&#039;t sell a &#039;&#039;street lamp&#039;&#039;...&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-WFC-S-Soundwave-Boombox-Fan-Mode.jpg|thumb|Operation: Jamming in the darkest times.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-S25&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;SG-24&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date:&#039;&#039; [[May 31]], 2019&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hidden message code&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;LAMPPOST&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;HI-KEP [[Concussion weapon|Concussion Blaster]],&amp;quot; &amp;quot;LR-HD [[Sonic cannon|Sonic Cannon]],&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;EMTX Blitz Charge Blaster&amp;quot; (all combine to form &amp;quot;USW HF Sonic Compression Mega-Blaster&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Gray]] (Hasbro)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist), [[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class figures, Soundwave transforms from a &#039;&#039;heavily&#039;&#039; G1-inspired robot to a rather unfocused &amp;quot;Patrol Hovercraft&amp;quot; and back. As noted by Hasbro designer [[John Warden]], he also has an &amp;quot;Easter egg&amp;quot; third mode—a “Cybertronian Sensor Lamp” inspired by his appearance in &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/siege-red-alert-revealed-stock-photos-for-nycc-siege-figures-design-notes-from-warden-nycc/42180/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; While not shown in the directions, lineart for this mode can be found on the left side flap of the bottom of the box, as well as the right side of the box when a black light is shone on it—however, please note that the photography to the right is slightly mistransformed when compared to the official lineart; Soundwave&#039;s waist is meant to be turned 180 degrees, so that the vehicle mode cockpit faces forward, as well as the backs of his legs. An additional [[Fan mode|fan-made]] boombox mode was canonized in the stop-motion short &amp;quot;[[The Bot Dance Off]]&amp;quot;. The boombox mode makes use of molded details on his foot covers, swinging them around to flank his chest from hovercraft mode, along with straightening out the boosters. While this works to approximate his original G1 Cassette player mode, very little actually locks into place for it.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Soundwave features an opening chest compartment that can accommodate his usual &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Cassettes]]&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;[[Mini-Con]]s&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;[[Deployer (WFC)|Deployer Mini-Cons]]&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; [[Micromaster]]s [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Laserbeak]] and [[Ravage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ravage]], who are sold separately in the Micromasters assortment, and has his left index finger molded out so that he can be posed pressing his own &#039;eject&#039; button, as well as slots on his arms for Laserbeak to (loosely) perch on. Although [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ratbat]] &amp;amp; [[Rumble (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Rumble]], and [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Frenzy]] &amp;amp; [[Wingthing (G1)#Generations|Wingthing]] (as well as the two redecos included with the latter two; [[Skar (G1)#Generations|Skar]] and [[Knok#Generations|Knok]]) are &#039;&#039;designed&#039;&#039; to fit into Siege Soundwave&#039;s chest, the fit is incredibly snug and risks the figures getting stuck. [[Eject (G1)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Eject]], [[Rewind (SG)|&#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; Rewind]], [[Rewind_(G1)#Legacy|positive polarity universe Rewind]], [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Studio Series|&#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; Rumble (Blue)]], and [[Frenzy_(G1)/toys#Studio_Series|&#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; Frenzy (Red)]] are also compatible with his chest compartment.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He also includes three weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], two of which are based on his classic sonic blaster and shoulder cannon, and all three can combine to form the &amp;quot;USW HF Sonic Compression Mega-Blaster&amp;quot;. Compared to his contemporaries in the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; line, Soundwave is absolutely &#039;&#039;slathered&#039;&#039; in &#039;battle damage&#039; paint applications all over his body, and unless one does this &#039;&#039;carefully&#039;&#039;, any attempts to remove said paint will result in his design-origin paint details being removed as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Soundwave features a [[Light-piping|light-piped]] yellow visor as an homage to [[#Generation 1|his G1 toy]], a rarity in modern Soundwave toys. His altmode is also slightly mistransformed in the secondary stock photos, with the entire lower body twisted around. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Soundwave&#039;s additional gun [[:File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Voyager-Megatron-with-Soundwave&#039;s-Gun.jpg|can be slotted onto the back]] of the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Voyager [[Megatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Megatron]] figure, perfectly mimicking his G1 gun barrel placement. Whether this was intentional or not is unclear. There are also tabs on the sides of his chest, just in front of his arms, that appear to line up with the notches on the inside of his thruster blocks that seem to have been intended to allow them to fold flush against the sides of his vehicle mode, rather than being held above it by their struts. However, this is not possible as a result of the struts clashing against other parts even if they are modified to allow a wider range of movement.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy is one of the items that was released as part of Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; 35th Anniversary promotional mailer box.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/21/transformers-35th-anniversary-promo-box-in-hand-388546&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Siege35th-WFC-S63-Voyager-Soundblaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Wait, not &amp;quot;New Soundwave&amp;quot;&amp;quot;?&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;(Hasbro version pictured, TakaraTomy version inset)]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundblaster&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-S63&#039;&#039;&#039; / &#039;&#039;&#039;TT-GS12&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810175636/ TakaraTomy Mall] lists their Soundblaster as a normal &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; exclusive, with an ID number of &amp;quot;SG-EX&amp;quot;, while [https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-takara-tomy-generations-selects-tt-gs12-soundblaster-hasbro-pulse-exclusive Hasbro Pulse] lists the same Soundblaster as an imported TakaraTomy &#039;&#039;Selects&#039;&#039; exclusive, given the different ID number of &amp;quot;TT-GS12&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;SG-EX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[March 27]], [[2021]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;M2 HI-KEP Concussion Blaster,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;M2 LR-HD Sonic Cannon,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;M2 EMTX Blitz Charge Blaster&amp;quot; (combine to form &amp;quot;M2 USW HF Sonic Compression Mega-Blaster&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
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:A &amp;quot;Special Edition&amp;quot; figure for the 35th anniversary of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; brand, &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Soundblaster is a redeco and retool of the Voyager Class figure above, featuring a black paint job evoking [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#The Headmasters cartoon|his rebuilt form]] in &#039;&#039;The Headmasters&#039;&#039;. The figure retains the original&#039;s battle damage but has a red visor instead of yellow. As a nod to [[#SoundblasterG1|the original &#039;&#039;Headmasters&#039;&#039; toy]], Soundblaster&#039;s chest door was retooled so that he could now hold two &amp;quot;Drone Armors&amp;quot; at once, though the increased storage space results in a very conspicuous chest protrusion. Soundblaster&#039;s retooled door avoids the problems people reported with fitting Ravage into Soundwave, though in return, it can be difficult to remove drone armors placed furthest inside the compartment.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Soundblaster and other &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;35th Anniversary&amp;quot; figures were exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States. They were also available at general retail in Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets such as Taiwan and Singapore. Even though the figure&#039;s ID number is WFC-S63 on his packaging, his [[instructions]] incorrectly state his ID number as WFC-S55, which is actually used by [[Mirage (G1)/toys#S55|Holo Mirage]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The TakaraTomy release of the toy that came nearly two years later features a more [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] tape window, with a cleaner chest and [[Mercenary]] badge. This marks the first toy with a major difference between the same Hasbro and TakaraTomy product since the brand unification, and is exclusive to [[TakaraTomy Mall]] in Japan. This version was also released under the &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039; banner by [[Hasbro Pulse]]. Though the figure represents the [[Soundblaster (G1)#Selects|Soundblaster]] in the [[Dreamwave Productions]] comics and the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; cartoon, it is kept on this page for informative purposes.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:VintageG1-Soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave &amp;amp; Condor Cassette: Buzzsaw&#039;&#039;&#039; (June 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Buzzsaw, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, [[concussion weapon|concussion blaster]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]&#039;&#039; Soundwave is a [[Walmart]]-exclusive reissue of the [[#The Transformers|Generation 1 toy]], including &amp;quot;Condor Cassette [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Buzzsaw]].&amp;quot; Like most other reissues (including Hasbro&#039;s previous &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; release), it appears to be based on the running change Japanese version of the original figure, with a door that can only hold one cassette but still with the unified buttons. This release features flat gold paint on the tape door rather than the chrome gold finish of previous releases. In addition, it features a sticker sheet, unlike previous reissues which had the stickers pre-applied.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure does not include a [[rubsign]], as &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Starscream]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Hot Rod]] do. Recreating the original G1 look-and-feel, the box photos perpetuate the [[#The Transformers|30+ year old error]] of placing two black and red stickers intended for the weapons onto Soundwave&#039;s legs/front face of the cassette player mode; these are not affixed in-package, enabling the buyer to make their own choice as to where the stickers should be placed.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Golden Lagoon&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:35th-Golden-Lagoon-Soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Get down girl, go &#039;head, get down.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[February 10]], [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;GL-04&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], rifle, shoulder cannon, spotlight/rocket sled&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]&#039;&#039; Soundwave is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;[[#Titans Return|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; Leader Class figure, now in a gold and gold-chromed color scheme, based on his appearance in the [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|episode of the name]]. Unlike in said episode, his tape door remains clear, rather than gold opaque. He retains his previous base mode and comes with a removable Headmaster for his head.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure debuted at Winter [[Wonder Festival]] 2019 before being made available at [[TakaraTomy Mall]] on [[February 28]], 2019. It was later rereleased by [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the USA in January 2021.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy also appeared in &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]&#039;&#039; as a member of the [[Golden Age (GS)|Golden Age]], who may or may not be named &amp;quot;Soundwave&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Earthrise Centurion Drone Soundwave.jpeg|250px|thumb|Now let&#039;s see Laserbeak pop out of &#039;&#039;this&#039;&#039; tape deck.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deluxe Centurion Drone&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class with accessories pack, [[2020]])&lt;br /&gt;
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:A non-transforming accessory (duh!) of Soundwave in his tape deck form is included in the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; [[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]] set. Unlike [[Reflector (G1)#E33|Reflector]], Soundwave features (minimal) painted details but lacks a [[5 mm post]] handle that would allow other figures to hold him. Instead, he has a 3mm hole on his underside that allows him to peg into the various 3mm posts present on many &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; figures or even on the tips of their weapons.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-Trilogy-Voyager-Battle-3-Pack-Soundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[#War for Cybertron: Siege|You want the guy you saw on Netflix?]] That&#039;s not who&#039;s in the Netflix box. You&#039;ll pay extra for a Netflix box for [[:File:G1Soundwave_toy.jpg|a different reason.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle 3-Pack, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-14&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[February 20]], [[2021]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Concussion Blaster, Sonic Cannon, Charge Blaster (all combine to form Mega-Blaster), [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Laserbeak]] and [[Ravage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ravage]] [[Micromaster]]s&lt;br /&gt;
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:Concurrent with the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; toyline and season of the Netflix [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; cartoon]], this version of Soundwave is an extensive retool of his &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; figure with new parts (approximately 70% of the original &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; mold has been replaced) that allow him to transform into his iconic tape deck mode, but strangely has the red accents on his weapons and forearms removed. Unlike the other Voyager Class toys, Soundwave is spotless, much like the majority of the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; toyline. Soundwave also comes with his signature tapes, [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Laserbeak]] and [[Ravage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ravage]], both of which were redecoed with cassette-styled details and received new heads. He retains the chest door tooling from the original version of the mold instead of the Soundblaster retool, and still features the pinned-swivel landing struts on his forearms from the original &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; mold, although they serve no purpose for the retool&#039;s transformation. Unlike in the stock render (prominently featured on the packaging&#039;s backside), the final Soundwave toy features a red visor.&lt;br /&gt;
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:There are many reported cases where &#039;&#039;all&#039;&#039; of his unpaintable joints are prone to [[photodegradation]]. This includes both plastic colors, with the gray pieces, typically his elbows and thighs, taking on a yellow tint, while more rarely his blue plastic parts eventually discolor into green. There have been more extreme examples of this discoloration documented as well, with the gray pieces turning completely cheese-colored yellow, while the blue pieces discolor into black.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like all of the Netflix-branded subset of &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; toys, Soundwave was a Walmart exclusive in the United States and Canada.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Soundwave is one of two puzzling Netflix-branded figures that have become extra rare and valuable for a mutual set of confusing reasons; the other is [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Bumblebee]]. Most Netflix figures try to depict characters as they appeared in the &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; cartoon, favoring Cybertronian [[alternate mode]]s and extra battle damage, but that was not the goal for Soundwave and Bumblebee. Instead, with clean paint jobs and never-seen-on-Netflix Earth alternate modes, they might be the most Generation 1-faithful available versions of their characters in the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; toyline]] era.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Netflix Soundwave was retooled into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]&#039;&#039; [[Soundwave (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Soundwave]]. The mold was also redecoed to, sans the Ravage Micromaster, into &#039;&#039;[[Dramatic Capture Series]]&#039;&#039; [[Soundwave_(G1)/toys#Dramatic_Capture_Series|Soundwave]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Behold Galvatron Soundwave.JPG|thumb|200px]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
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:The &#039;&#039;second&#039;&#039; tiny accessory-packed Soundwave in the &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; line is this immobile and non-transforming robot-mode [[Slug figure|minifigure]], barely 10mm tall, scaled to interact with the immense [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; Unicron]] figure and its clear display base. This was one of a set of 14 minifigures in the &amp;quot;Unicron Companion Pack&amp;quot; that was included with the [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|&amp;quot;reformatting&amp;quot; version of Galvatron]]. The set was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Pulse]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Authentics-Alpha-Soundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alpha, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Shoulder cannon, RADAR dish&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Authentics|Authentics]]&#039;&#039; Soundwave is a Voyager-sized toy based on his [[evergreen]] design. He transforms into an armored vehicle in just a few steps. Despite the vehicle mode being nearly identical to the &#039;&#039;Cyberverse&#039;&#039; Warrior Class toy, this figure has a completely unique transformation scheme. The vehicle mode hood, RADAR dish, and cannon all come detached in package. The cannon can be placed in either hand, or in a slot on the right shoulder as most Soundwave&#039;s do.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He is mistransformed in his [[stock photography]], he has actual feet which can fold out from behind his shins.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This item first saw release at Dollar General.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Changer, 2023)&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Shoulder cannon&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the fourth wave of &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039; Titan Changers, Soundwave transforms from robot to armored vehicle in a few steps. He includes his shoulder cannon and features an opening chest door, thought it opens up to store his head in vehicle mode rather than any cassette minions.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Kingdom&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Core Soundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|After 18 years... a Laserbeak that is comparable in size to [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|the world&#039;s smallest Ravage]]!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Core Class, [[2021]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-K21&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;KD EX-11&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[January 29]], [[2022]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Sonic Cannon, Concussion Blaster, [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Laserbeak]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the third wave of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]&#039;&#039; Core Class toys, Soundwave is a Legends-sized toy that takes many cues from his larger &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; toy, sculpt-wise. He turns into a closer approximation of his original microcassette recorder mode, utilizing a transformation closer to the [[#The Transformers|Generation 1 Soundwave toy]]. Due to design limitations, Soundwave&#039;s feet stick out in boombox mode, though they can be mistransformed to achieve a more rectangular recorder, albeit leaving large gaps in the sides. Soundwave features his Concussion Blaster and Sonic Cannon, which can store on his back in recorder mode. In true Soundwave fashion, the included non-transforming Laserbeak cassette can store inside Soundwave&#039;s chest compartment, though the cassette door has to be manually opened unlike Soundwave&#039;s other &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; toys.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unlike the rest of the Core Class brethren, Soundwave does not come with a [[flight stand]]-compatible 3mm hole on his rear hip.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Hasbro stock photo of the recorder mode is slightly mistransformed: According to the instructions, his head must be rotated 180 degrees before tucking it away to conceal his face in alternate mode. Failing to do so will also make it difficult to pull his head back out, as there is a small tab on the back of his head to help the process.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unlike every other &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toy revealed at [[Hasbro Pulse Fan Fest 2021]], Soundwave and [[Dracodon#Toys|Dracodon]] were not available for pre-order after the virtual panel. Initially set for a [[January 29]], [[2022]] release by TakaraTomy, Soundwave was delayed to March 2022.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legacy-Voyager-Class-Soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sadly, not a re-release of the harder-to-obtain &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; Soundwave.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, [[2022]])}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Concussion Blaster&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Sonic Cannon&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Charge Blaster&amp;quot; (all combine to form &amp;quot;Mega-Blaster&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class toys, Soundwave is a [[package refresh]] of his &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|toy]], now redecoed to lose the battle damage paint applications, much like [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Legacy|Galvatron]] from the same line, although the blue plastic used in this release is &#039;&#039;slightly&#039;&#039; darker than the original &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This figure was officially revealed by Hasbro on the [[April 12]], [[2022]] Fan First Tuesday.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Core Class, 2022)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Sonic Cannon&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Concussion Blaster&amp;quot;, [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Legacy|Laserbeak]]&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the third wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]&#039;&#039; Core Class toys, Soundwave is a [[package refresh]] of the previous [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|&#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; Core Class figure]], with no other changes besides his packaging. In a massive oversight by Hasbro, Laserbeak is stored inside Soundwave&#039;s chest, meaning that one could steal the minion by simply moving the paper tie and opening his chest up.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://old.reddit.com/r/transformers/comments/yd5x9z/hasbois_need_package_their_toys_better/ Video showing how easy it is to steal Laserbeak.]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; According to [[AJ Piejko-Brown]], this was probably due to only one person being in charge of all box engineering for the brand, leading to layouts being rushed.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{citesocial|quote=This is bad. Honestly the cassette should have been placed under the insert or elsewhere in the box. A lot of these layouts for Core Class get rushed because there is only one person usually doing all of the TF packaging.|link=https://old.reddit.com/r/transformers/comments/yd5x9z/hasbois_need_package_their_toys_better/ittfywd/|name=AJ Piejko-brown (aka Boxitron)|site=Reddit|year=2022|month=10|day=26}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Soundblaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;[[The Great Cassette Operation|New Soundwave]]&amp;quot;: Model not to scale.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundblaster&#039;&#039;&#039; (Core Class, 2022) }}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TL-29&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[May 27]], 2023&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Sonic Cannon&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Concussion Blaster&amp;quot;, [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Legacy|Buzzsaw]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://youtu.be/vuZHDR3ZBd8 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022]] Day 1 on the [[Hasbro Pulse]] YouTube channel.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: Evolution]]&#039;&#039; Core Class toys, Soundblaster is an anime-accurate redeco of the aforementioned Core Class toy, coming with redecoed versions of his weapons. He also includes a tiny, non-transforming version of cassette Buzzsaw that fits into his chest, itself a redeco of Laserbeak. Like with the previous wave&#039;s Soundwave, Buzzsaw is stored inside Soundblaster&#039;s chest in packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[[Source:Transformers Legacy bios#TL29|Machine translation of &#039;&#039;Legacy Evolution&#039;&#039; Soundblaster&#039;s TakaraTomy bio]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Collaborative&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Collab-Soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;It&#039;s the Ramshankle, and you know dang well, it&#039;s made out of old vehicles that we couldn&#039;t sell!&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave Dreadnok Thunder Machine with Zartan and Zarana&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2024]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Crossover with&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;G.I. Joe&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Knife, cannon, 3 blasters, 2 grill guards, lightbar, chain leash&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Dramatic Capture Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-DCS-Soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Fortunately, a premium re-release of the harder-to-obtain &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; Soundwave...that doesn&#039;t come with Ravage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ul class=&amp;quot;iconlist&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Bp-d1|&#039;&#039;&#039;Nemesis Bridge&#039;&#039;&#039; (2024)}}&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: March 2024&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Concussion Blaster, Sonic Cannon, Charge Blaster (all combine to form Mega-Blaster), Laserbeak Cassette&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as the first entry of the &#039;&#039;[[Dramatic Capture Series]]&#039;&#039; line by TakaraTomy, this Soundwave is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; [[Soundwave_(G1)/toys#2020Netflix|mold]] in cartoon-accurate colors, and he only comes with Laserbeak.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Soundwave is packaged with [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Shockwave]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Megatron]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
*According to an interview in the magazine &#039;&#039;Otaku USA&#039;&#039; (issue 3, pg. 102-3), the original Microchange toy and the accompanying cassettes were at least partially designed by famed mecha designer and anime director [[Shinji Aramaki]]. He did not come up with the transformation scheme, but designed most of the outward appearance and details. He also worked on the toys that became the deluxe [[Insecticon (G1)#Toys|Insecticons]], [[Reflector (G1)#Toys|Reflector]], and [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Toys|Perceptor]].&lt;br /&gt;
*Including the &#039;&#039;[[Micro Change|Microchange]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Cassette Man&amp;quot; version, the original Soundwave mold has sported at least four different tape doors:&lt;br /&gt;
**The original MC-10 version had a cassette door that had &amp;quot;Cassette Man&amp;quot; emblazoned on it and featured a hinge that was internal to the robot&#039;s body.&lt;br /&gt;
**For the initial &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; release by Hasbro, the &amp;quot;Cassette Man&amp;quot; text was removed.&lt;br /&gt;
**When [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] released the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; version of Soundwave in Japan, they [[retool]]ed the hinge so the bottom of the door attached to the outside of the robot, on either side of the &amp;quot;buttons&amp;quot;, which had also been retooled. Both versions of Soundwave were available in Japan, making the retool a running change [[variant]].&lt;br /&gt;
**The Soundblaster version had a door that retained the external hinge and added the capacity for holding a second cassette.&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Classics Soundwave.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Pimp My Ride.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*The Decepticon faction insignia appears to be roughly based on Soundwave&#039;s head.&lt;br /&gt;
*Though Soundwave&#039;s toy is a microcassette recorder, his fictional appearances depict him as a stereo cassette deck or Walkman. (Likewise, his microcassette tapes are depicted as regular audio cassettes.)&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;quot;Years ago&amp;quot;, [[Don Figueroa]] created a concept drawing for a potential SUV-esque Soundwave toy for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039;.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;classics&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.unicron.com/news_item/1132/ Don Figueroa, New Concept Art &amp;amp; comics news!]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Presumably, this toy would have been Voyager-sized.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;classicslineup&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/possible-transformers-classic-line-up-4336/ Early rumors about the line-up for Classics] (spot on except for Soundwave and a Deluxe-sized Optimus Prime who was later seen as a prototype)&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Despite the [[fandom]]&#039;s immediate assumptions, &#039;&#039;Transformers Animated&#039;&#039; character designer [[Derrick J. Wyatt]] has said that this particular design did &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; in fact influence the [[Soundwave (Animated)|&#039;&#039;Animated&#039;&#039; version of Soundwave]], meaning any resemblance between the two is coincidental.&lt;br /&gt;
* The &amp;quot;[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Stealth Bumblebee]]&amp;quot; set includes a tiny buildable &amp;quot;cassette recorder&amp;quot; that includes a sticker of Soundwave&#039;s recorder mode. You wanna say it&#039;s Soundwave? Go right on ahead. It&#039;s what the [[Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!|&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; manga]] did, after all.&lt;br /&gt;
*Some of the writers of [[Ask Vector Prime]] planned to characterize the [[#Universe (2003)|2003 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039;]] Soundwave toy and its package-mate [[Space Case (G2)#Universe (2003)|Space Case]] as [[Female Transformer|female characters]] and part of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] continuity family.&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Headmasters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Hero Mashers Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime boxart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Awwwwww yeah......]]&lt;br /&gt;
Since 1984, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039;]] has received the largest number of toys for any single &#039;&#039;[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]&#039;&#039; character, a testament to the character&#039;s enduring popularity and status as a hero to many fans.&lt;br /&gt;
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Due to the popularity of the character and the evergrowing [[Generation 1 continuity family]], this article had become far too large, causing internet browsers to struggle loading all of its contents—and in the most extreme cases—crashing entirely. For the sake of a nice clean split, we have opted to move all of Optimus Prime&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; toys into a separate article which can be found &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys|here]]&#039;&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; Battle Convoy came Optimus Prime and all his subsequent incarnations.]][[File:G1toy optimus prime variants and running changes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Most people would be happy with just &#039;&#039;one&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime, but noooooo...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (1984, 1985, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), [[Trailer]]/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Toys|Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Toys|Roller]], 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump &lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: The original Optimus Prime toy started life as the &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; toy, &amp;quot;Battle Convoy&amp;quot;, created by a team of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] designers who came on board when the original designer fell behind. This team included [[Hiroyuki Obara]] (listed as the sole creator on the toy&#039;s patent) and famed mecha designer [[Shōji Kawamori]]. The toy transforms into two major components; the first component being a red and blue White Freightliner WFT-8664T cabover semi-trailer truck partially composed of [[die-cast]] metal, and the second component being a large silver trailer of currently-undetermined model.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The cab transforms into the [[robot mode]] of Optimus Prime himself, with the addition of a pair of removable blue fists that plug into his headlights. The fists themselves do not store anywhere in vehicle mode, but can fit easily in Prime&#039;s opening chest compartment (originally designed to accommodate two &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; driver figures). Prime is armed with a black laser rifle that, due to design, he cannot hold straight. Due to his transformation, his articulation is relatively high for the era, mainly in the arms, which feature rotation at the shoulders, biceps, and wrists, along with elbow bends and a backward shoulder joint. He&#039;s also one of the few toys of the 1984 era to have knees, though their use is restricted by his lack of forward hip movement. His smokestacks can rotate, but don&#039;t serve much purpose whatsoever.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Prime&#039;s trailer opens up into his [[Combat Deck (G1)|Combat Deck]], containing the scout drone, [[Roller (G1)|Roller]]. The interior of the Combat Deck features three pegs that can accommodate Prime&#039;s laser rifle, fuel pump and nozzle accessories, and seating for two &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; drivers. As its central feature, the Combat Deck features a missile-armed repair drone pod mounted upon a boom lift arm (featuring another cockpit for a &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; driver), which can also be extended through holes in the trailer&#039;s roof and front-end when it is closed. Situated in the base of the boom arm is a spring-loaded launcher that can launch Roller out of the Combat Deck and into action. Roller himself has seating for four &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; passengers, and features a port that can accommodate either Prime&#039;s rifle or the fuel pump. The interior space of the trailer allows storage room for one standard Autobot car, which can also be shot forward by the launcher.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime was subject to several molding and color variations in his early days. The earliest release of the figure featured larger fists, a gun with a thick, round barrel, a slightly-differently shaped gas pump, grey rockets, a grey Roller, a grey launcher in his Combat Deck, and metal plates in the floor of the Combat Deck (a holdover from the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; version of the toy, to which the magnetic feet of the pilots could cling). In short order, his fists were slimmed down, the gun&#039;s barrel was pared down to a more slender form, the gas pump&#039;s shape was altered, the rockets and launcher were recast in black plastic, the metal plates were removed from the Combat Deck, and Roller&#039;s color was changed to a light blue. Along with Roller&#039;s color change, however, the Combat Deck&#039;s drone pod also became light blue, and a third running change soon followed that saw it restored to its original darker blue, and Roller changed along with it. These modified components would become the default accessories used by subsequent reissues of the Prime toy, though Roller stills fluctuates back and forth between grey and dark blue, depending on how [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] each reissue wants to be.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Japanese release of the figure also underwent the changes in weapon shapes, but never featured a silver Roller; instead, their original release of Prime featured a &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039;-style Roller without the two rear pegs, and the differently-shaped launcher that accommodated him, before a running change switched over to the Hasbro version of the mold. Finally, in some European countries, Prime sported red feet, as opposed to his traditional blue; this version of the figure is also known in some cases to feature a differently-painted forehead crest which leaves the three central indentations unpainted blue.&lt;br /&gt;
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:For the mainland Europe [[Milton Bradley]] release, there were two [[variant]]s of Optimus Prime available: the first version, manufactured by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], sported blue feet like most other versions; the second version, manufactured by [[Joustra]]&#039;s parent company [[Ceji]], sported red feet instead.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;3mb&amp;quot; /&amp;gt; On top of that, the Italian release of &amp;quot;Commander&amp;quot; by [[GiG]] eventually featured a [http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vprime6.html later variant] that replaced the rubber tires and [[die-cast]] feet with plastic parts, similar to the US [[KB Toys]] variant of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Toys|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Having been removed from toy store shelves after 1985, Optimus Prime was made available as a mail-away toy in the &amp;quot;[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]&amp;quot; offer in the US in 1986 to coincide with the [[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers movie]] premiering that year. He cost $21.50 and 5 [[Robot Point]]s. He was also offered in &#039;The Autobots Have A Special Mission For...&#039; mail-away pamphlet and came with a special &amp;quot;Movie Edition Certificate&amp;quot; and a round sticker that read &amp;quot; Movie . Edition . Transformer&amp;quot; with the Autobot symbol in the middle. (This item is considered &#039;&#039;rare&#039;&#039;.)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Over twenty-plus years, there have been a &#039;&#039;bajillion&#039;&#039; releases of this mold, some identical to the original toy, and some featuring significant variants with notably different paint jobs, color schemes, accessories and other pack-ins. We have striven to list all these variants on this page under their respective series; for a quick-reference list of all variants and releases [[#Notes|check here]]. The cab robot has also been used sparingly to represent different characters; outfitted with different trailers, it has become Generation 1 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Pepsi Convoy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 1 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1-toy OptimusPepsi.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Pepsibots, roll out!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Limited edition promotional variant, 1985)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
:A limited edition of the Optimus Prime toy sold as a mail-away exclusive by [[Pepsi|PepsiCo]] was made available in North America in 1985. This version of the figure came with a small fold-out leaflet glued to the top-right of the packaging, which contained two Pepsi logo stickers for the buyer to attach to Prime, mid-way through the traditional silver-and-blue stripe on his trailer. [[Canada]] also got a version of this promotional figure, but with much larger stickers that were the full length and height of the trailer. This promotion would go on to serve as the inspiration for the Japanese character of [[Pepsi Convoy]], who would in turn be released by Hasbro as a new &amp;quot;[[#PepsiPrime2007|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]&amp;quot; in 2007.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Convoy megatron vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Megatron, what are we doing in the same box?!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy vs. Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Versus set, 1985)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;VSX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
:This Japanese-[[exclusive]] release of Optimus Prime came with the Japanese release of [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]. There are no differences between this release of Convoy and the individually released toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Goodbye convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He&#039;s not leaving! He&#039;s right behind you!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Good Bye Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multipack, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
:Commemorating the death of Optimus Prime in &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;, this set contains a special version of the original Optimus Prime figure with show-inspired translucent blue windows. It was packaged with [[Mirage (G1)/toys|Ligier]] and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys|Alert]], in an apparent homage to the similar &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Powered Convoy DX&amp;quot; giftset that packaged the &amp;quot;Powered Convoy&amp;quot; version of the Optimus mold with figures using the molds of Ligier and Alert.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Ultramagnusg1toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Honkimus Prime.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ultra Magnus&#039;&#039;&#039; (1986)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-69&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, 2 small robot fists (left &amp;amp; right), 2 large robot fists (left &amp;amp; right), 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|Ultra Magnus&#039; inner white Optimus Prime redeco was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Optimus Prime in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039; issue &amp;quot;[[The War Never Ends]]&amp;quot;.}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Powered Convoy&amp;quot; figure, itself a redeco and slight retool of &amp;quot;Battle Convoy&amp;quot;, the toy that became the original Optimus Prime figure, sporting a new trailer. One of the last few &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; toys to be released in the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline, Magnus was recolored from the original toy&#039;s dark blue, red and black color scheme into a more patriotic red, white and blue, though his chestplate, which was rendered white in his package art followed a more the blue color scheme of his shoulders. He transforms into a Freightliner COE, towing a car-carrier trailer capable of transporting up to four normal-sized Autobot cars. As with Optimus Prime, his cab transforms into a small robot, which can then combine with the trailer to form a &amp;quot;super robot&amp;quot;, although all original Generation 1 fiction prior to the 21st century ignored this and simply rendered the super robot as Magnus&#039;s default robot form. To facilitate this combination, Magnus sports a slightly longer front axle than Prime, thereby creating tabs on either side of the cab that slide into grooves in the trailer to help lock the small robot into place. He is armed with a rifle sporting two handles that allow either of his [[robot mode]]s to hold it, and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers, whose spring-loaded firing mechanism was removed for the Hasbro release of the figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; Powered Convoy figure had several additional features and modes which were mostly excised or left unmentioned for the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; release of Ultra Magnus. Principally, Powered Convoy came packaged with &amp;quot;Powered Buggy&amp;quot;, who was left out of Magnus&#039;s release (see [[#Notes|notes below]] for further details). Omitted from Magnus&#039;s instructions is the ability of his chestplate and super robot head to combine to form a small vehicle; the Powered Convoy version of the figure included small rolling wheels on the underside of the chestplate which were removed for Ultra Magnus. Additionally, three additional modes were included in the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; instructions that Hasbro left out: a &amp;quot;preparation base&amp;quot; mode and an &amp;quot;Autobot base&amp;quot; mode were excluded entirely, while the third, a &amp;quot;catapult launcher&amp;quot; mode originally intended and proportioned to accommodate the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; Jet Robo figure that became [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], was shown only on the front of his packaging, interacting with [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]. The Japanese release of Ultra Magnus—released as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Toys 2|Scramble City]]&#039;&#039; sub-line—&#039;&#039;did&#039;&#039; include instructions for the preparation base and catapult launcher modes, but replaced the original Autobot base mode with a new configuration.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The original Ultra Magnus figure has been reissued and redecoed several times down the years, and this article strives to list each edition of the figure under its own heading. The first alteration to Magnus, however, was a [[variant|running change]] made while he was still on shelves: Originally, his tires were made of [[rubber tires|rubber]] and he sported paint on both his small and large robot heads, but this version was soon replaced with one featuring plastic tires and no paint on either head. In addition, the clear yellow plastic that formed his windows was removed from the cab, leaving just holes instead; and his thighs and fuel tanks were left white, as opposed to the vacuum metalized chrome ones of the original release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The small robot component, as well as being part of Optimus Prime, was also released with a different trailer as [[Pepsi Convoy]]. &lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:PowermasterOptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My Japanese release has a lot more bling. And shorter stacks.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Powermaster, 1988)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 [[laser rifle]]s, 2 twin [[particle beam cannon]]s, super robot head&lt;br /&gt;
:Powermaster Optimus Prime was the first new toy of the Autobot leader since the original toy&#039;s release in 1984. He is an all-new design, featuring the [[Powermaster]] gimmick: His partner figure, Hi-Q, must be transformed into an engine and attached to Prime&#039;s vehicle mode in order to enable the transformation into robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like the original figure, Powermaster Prime is composed of two major components: his truck cab, which transforms into Prime himself, and his trailer, which is essentially a heavily-armed version of the original. The trailer has a fold-down ramp to allow the storage of a smaller Transformer, or perhaps spare accessories. The trailer transforms into a battle station armed with two long black rifles and two grey double-barreled cannons (featuring seating for Powermaster engine figures), all of which Optimus Prime can also wield in his fists.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Aside from the Powermaster feature itself, the main [[gimmick]] of the toy is the ability of the truck cab to combine with the trailer to form the larger &amp;quot;Super Optimus Prime&amp;quot; figure. This is essentially accomplished by standing the trailer up, folding the cab in half and inserting it into the empty cavity in the trailer&#039;s torso, forming an imposing—if almost entirely unposeable—robot form armed with all four weapons. The head of this super robot form is a separate piece which can be stored in the rear of Prime&#039;s trailer when not in use. While Hi-Q was always shown plugged into Prime&#039;s chest in artwork of this mode (as seen in the picture here), this was actually entirely unnecessary as transforming into Super Optimus Prime didn&#039;t require the standard Prime toy&#039;s legs to be unlocked.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Japanese release of Powermaster Optimus Prime actually represented a new character named [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], and featured several retools: the cab featured die-cast metal, shortened smokestacks, vacuum-metalized plastic and clear blue windows, while the trailer was given retractable super robot fists. This Japanese version was eventually issued by Hasbro in 2003 as part of the [[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] collection ([[#Commemorative Series|see below]]).&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was later redecoed into the Japanese-exclusive Nucleon Quest Super Convoy.&lt;br /&gt;
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:There were several different prototypes made for this toy. [[#Powermaster Optimus Prime design history|See a list here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optmiusprime.htm More information on Powermaster Optimus Prime on TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ActionMasterPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Eastbound and Down.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Action Master, 1990)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; trailer, 2 laser guns, 4 blaster cannons, 2 Energon exhaust stacks, [[photon bazooka]]&lt;br /&gt;
:The largest [[Action Master]] set, this incarnation of Optimus Prime is a non-transforming action figure which comes with the &amp;quot;[[Armored Convoy#Toys|Armored Convoy]]&amp;quot;, a large, heavily armed tractor trailer. The cab of the truck transforms into a small jet that can seat one Action Master figure, while the trailer itself converts into a larger battle station with turrets that several Action Masters can man. The sculpt of the Prime figure itself is closely based on his [[character model]], albeit with a coloration that seems to have been based at least partially on the small robot form of his Powermaster body. Unlike the one seen in the commercial, the final product loses paint operations of Prime&#039;s upper legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Action Master Optimus Prime figure was later redecoed with a more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] color scheme and included in the Japanese-exclusive &amp;quot;New Year&amp;quot; reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in 2002. The Armored Convoy was later redecoed as the &#039;&#039;[[Microman]]: [[Microman#Micro Millennium (1998-2000)|LED Powers]]&#039;&#039; toy [[Microman#MicroTrailer|Micro Trailer]] – sans Optimus Prime, natch – which also received two separate [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] toys as the [[Microman#DarkTrailer|Dark Trailer]] and [[Microman#FlameTrailer|Flame Trailer]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Action Master Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Euro classics optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Original Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Original Autobot Leader, 1990)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
:This straight reissue of the original Optimus Prime figure was released in Hasbro&#039;s European markets in the early 1990s, at the same time as many other Generation 1 figures were being re-released as &amp;quot;[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]&amp;quot;. Oddly, although he shares their golden packaging, Prime is not actually &#039;&#039;identified&#039;&#039; as a &amp;quot;Classics&amp;quot; figure anywhere on his box, but is generally considered to be part of the sub-line for simplicity&#039;s sake.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (reissue, 2000)[[File:2000 japanese prime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
:The first in what would be a deluge of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure in the 21st century, this Japanese release sported a golden sticker on his packaging announcing the celebration of the Transformers&#039; 15th anniversary in the country. It featured slightly modified fists to help hold the gun better.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Simultaneously, this figure was available as a black convention-exclusive redeco, and a golden-chromed &amp;quot;[[Lucky Draw figure]]&amp;quot; (see below).&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Jafcon convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not the first [[Black Lio Convoy|black Convoy]], but the first that wasn&#039;t a clone.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Black Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2000)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (black), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pum&lt;br /&gt;
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this [[black repaint|black redeco]] of the original Prime was available exclusively at the Japanese convention JAFCON. &#039;&#039;Everything&#039;&#039; about it is black, including all of the Combat Deck and Roller.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/JAFConvoy/jafconvoy.htm More information on JAFCON Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy convoy gold version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime&#039;s a gold digger/way over Cybertron.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Gold Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2000)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (gold), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this &amp;quot;[[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]]&amp;quot; redeco of the original Prime replaced all of the figure&#039;s silver chromed parts and stickers with golden ones, and even included a blinged-out Roller. The figure is extremely rare; apparently only 25 are known to exist.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Nucleon quest convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Epic Black repaints are the right of all toy collecting beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Nucleon Quest Superconvoy&#039;&#039;&#039; {{sic}} (2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-307X&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 laser rifles, 2 twin particle beam cannons, super robot head&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:This redeco of the Ginrai tooling of the Powermaster Optimus Prime figure (released concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the Ginrai figure) was a Toys &#039;&#039;R&#039;&#039; Us Japan [[exclusive]] black repaint, made to represent the original Optimus Prime equipped for a special mission. All of his red and blue plastics were changed to black, his clear blue windows were now tinted red, making his overall colour scheme very reminiscent of the now-familiar &#039;[[Black Convoy (disambiguation)|Black Convoy]]&#039; color schemes.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/NucleonQuestConvoy/nqconvoy.htm More information on Nucleon Quest Super Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Tokubetsu Shiyō)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;[[File:New year convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, Action Master Optimus Prime figure, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Matrix of Leadership]], chain, Autobot sticker sheet, mouse pad&lt;br /&gt;
:Labeled &amp;quot;2002 New Year Special&amp;quot;, this Japanese-exclusive &amp;quot;Special Specification&amp;quot; (特別仕様 &#039;&#039;Tokubetsu Shiyō&#039;&#039;) of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure featured tinted blue windows, like those sported by the &amp;quot;Goodbye Convoy&amp;quot; edition of the toy, as well as show-accurate blue eyes. Prime came with all his original accessories, including &#039;&#039;both&#039;&#039; versions of his rifle, as well as a new die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership accessory, which can be tabbed into his chest. Additionally, the set included a show-accurate redeco of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure, a sheet of Autobot [[insignia]] stickers of varying sizes, and a mouse pad decorated with the Autobot symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Matrix accessory was later recolored in gold chrome for inclusion with the 2005 [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron reissue toy]], and in green chrome as the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Creation Matrix]] for the [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive [[Galvatron II#Toys|Galvatron II]] toy. It returned to its original silver coloration when it was included, sans chain, in the 2010 &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers: Reveal the Shield]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Battle in Space&amp;quot; 2-pack.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/NewYearsConvoy/nyconvoy.htm More information on New Year Special Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy BAPE convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Trukk not munky|TRUKK...&#039;&#039;AND&#039;&#039; MUNKY?]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.&#039;&#039;&#039; (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump &lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in July 2011, concurrently with a range of exclusive Transformers t-shirts, &amp;quot;Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.&amp;quot; (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver.) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new green color scheme, along with a tan trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer&#039;s Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese Optimus Prime packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://bape.com/transformer Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. on BAPE.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyBlack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime at his audition for &#039;&#039;The Artist&#039;&#039;.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Or &amp;quot;Ver. Black Camo,&amp;quot; in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations 2012]]&#039;&#039;.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump &lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in April 2012, &amp;quot;Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK&amp;quot; (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver. BLACK) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new grey color scheme, along with a grey trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer&#039;s Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyRed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Three times faster than the original BAPE version.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Japanese listing on the BAPE website. The accompanying English text reads &amp;quot;01 CONVOY BAPE VERSION RED CAMO&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump &lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in March 2013, &amp;quot;Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO&amp;quot; (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® VERSION RED CAMO) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new red color scheme, along with a red trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer&#039;s Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.bape.com/transformers_3 Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO on BAPE.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Commander-Convoy-Box-Gold-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the people who wanted this for the S.T.A.R.S. kit, I have bad news for you.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (canceled)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the &amp;quot;Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy Box Crowdfunding Project&amp;quot; kickstarted by TakaraTomy and &#039;&#039;[[TV-Kun]]&#039;&#039;, this Convoy is a gold-chrome-and-redeco of the &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime figure, featuring a more balanced deco compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Gold Convoy Trophy|Gold Convoy Trophy]] (at least until [https://twitter.com/Televi_Kun/status/1152244044598132742 the second prototype reveals that the entire body is chromed]). Despite being etched on a trophy stand, Convoy is able to transform into truck mode, albeit facing upwards.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In addition, the set also comes with a replica of the [[S.T.A.R.S.]] supply kit, a S.T.A.R.S. badge, a Transformers Fan Club card, a poster, and a Transformers Mook.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Crowdfunding began on July 1st until August 31st, with a total of 2000 backers needed. Unfortunately, it only reached 840 backers with a total of 16,650,000 yen out of 33,600,000 yen needed.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transform Jr&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|1985Jnr}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Convoy Junior toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime&#039;s kid brother.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (1985)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer &lt;br /&gt;
:As one of the first &#039;&#039;[[Transform Jr]]&#039;&#039; toys, this version of Optimus Prime was released under the early name for the series, &#039;&#039;Transform Gōkin&#039;&#039;. As a smaller, simplified version of the original Generation 1 Prime figure intended as a low-cost alternative for younger children, Prime features a similar transformation, with a removable head in addition to fists, but lacks rubber tires and translucent windows. As with most other &#039;&#039;Transform Jr&#039;&#039; figures, he lacked any of his major accessories, coming only with his rifle and a cardboard replacement for his trailer that had to be assembled by the buyer.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|HeroSet}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformjr hero set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The true Heroes of Cybertron]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;3 Heroes Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (multipack, 1987)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;Transform Jr&#039;&#039; version of Prime was re-released a few years later in a &amp;quot;Hero&amp;quot; set alongside the &#039;&#039;Jr&#039;&#039; versions of [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;5 Years of Leaders Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (multipack, 1989)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 fists (left and right), head, Laser Blaster, cardboard trailer&lt;br /&gt;
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:Prime was again re-released several years later in a lucky Draw &amp;quot;5 Years of Leaders&amp;quot; set alongside the &#039;&#039;Jr&#039;&#039; versions of Rodimus Convoy, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]], God Ginrai, and Star Saber.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Return of Convoy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|StarConvoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:StarConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]] &lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Star Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Powered Master, 1991)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-372&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:As the final new-design Optimus Prime toy from the original Generation 1 era, the Japanese-exclusive Star Convoy was a significant departure from previous versions. This incarnation of Prime transforms into an extended-hood cab truck of made-up model pulling an implausibly large trailer, incorporating the motorized &amp;quot;Microcarrier&amp;quot;. [[Motorized movement|Powered by four AA batteries]], the Microcarrier drives Star Convoy either forward or backward, spinning a radar dish mounted on the rear of his trailer as he rolls along. Prime&#039;s teammate in the [[Battlestars]], [[Grandus (G1)|Grandus]], can link up to the rear of Star Convoy&#039;s vehicle mode and be pulled along behind him; [[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] can then land atop Grandus, forming a giant vehicle. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Unlike previous Optimus Prime toys, the cab section does not separate from the trailer for transformation, instead forming the arms of his imposing 12-inch tall robot mode. He lacks any sort of leg articulation in this mode, but the Microcarrier comes into play again, allowing Prime to roll either forward or backward into action.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Additionally, Star Convoy transforms into a large battle station that interacts with the [[Micromaster]]s that made up the vast majority of the &#039;&#039;Transformer&#039;&#039; toyline at the time. His chest contains a peg that allows Micromaster figures to stand inside it in either robot or base modes, and he comes with a unique Micromaster version of [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Hot Rod]] not available on its own. He features storage space in his legs for two spring-loaded figure-launching [[Micro Trailer]]s, and comes with one of his own, decorated in a unique black and orange color scheme. In this mode, two ramps are connected to the Microcarrier; when the carrier&#039;s treads are set rolling, they do not move the base, but instead act as conveyor belts that carry Micromaster figures down the ramps. The Microcarrier also spins a gun turret mounted between the conveyors, on which Micromaster figures can stand. Finally, a special connector packaged with Star Convoy allows the Microcarrier to be connected up to Grandus&#039;s base mode, powering his moving elevator.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on Star Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:StarConvoy reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Star Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (reissue, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-372&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; laser rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps&lt;br /&gt;
:Star Convoy was reissued by Takara in 2005, with some notable alterations to his deco: his white plastic was replaced with metallic silver, and the yellow star on his chest was chromed golden. Star Convoy himself retained some of his original decals but most notably his &amp;quot;simulated head lights&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;wind shield panels&amp;quot; were stamp graphed on him, similarly, Hot Rod&#039;s were replaced with the same stamp graphing applications. Additionally, where the original toy had been packaged in robot mode in a tall box decorated with the standard Japanese package art of the time, the reissue was packaged in vehicle mode, in a long, wide box more reminiscent of the original Generation 1 toys.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The stickers for this reissue have been found to deteriorate over time, with the silver portions showing a prominent fading effect. This was even present in a [[MISB|sealed]] copy.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/encore-star-convoy-stickers.1236170/ Encore Star Convoy sticker issue]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on reissue Star Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I AM OPTIMUS PRIME.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[1993]], [[1994]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: laser blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (light blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, sound and lights module&lt;br /&gt;
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:The first &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime toy is a [[redeco]] of the original Generation 1 figure release with some notable new additions to catch him up to the radical 1990s. While his cab robot retained his original red and blue color scheme, his trailer was recast in black, with the original blue and silver striped sticker replaced with a red and silver one displaying Optimus&#039;s name. On the first release of the trailer, the internal components and Roller matched the blue of the cab robot. Later, the internal components and Roller were changed to a lighter blue. Another running change followed, making the dark blue of the cab robot match this lighter shade. A bright yellow &amp;quot;Autobot&amp;quot; [[tampograph]] was also added to the back of his right leg.&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime comes with all his original accessories, as well as two major new play features. To increase his arsenal, Optimus is now armed with a pair of large, black handheld missile launchers that fire red missiles. These launchers were retooled from the &#039;&#039;[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039; figure [http://www.yojoe.com/action/92/barricade.shtml Barricade]. Second, he comes with an electronic &amp;quot;sound and lights module&amp;quot; that can either plug into the front of the trailer (where it resembles a trailer refrigeration unit), or hook onto Optimus&#039;s back in [[robot mode]] via a new slot retooled into the cab robot. Unfortunately, the soundbox is heavy enough that doing so can often overpower Prime&#039;s hip joints, causing him to topple backward. The soundbox features a large, [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metalized]] Autobot symbol on its front, and three grey buttons which trigger two flashing red LEDs on either side of the module, and [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/c/c6/G2OptimusNoises.ogg a trio of sound effects]: a truck engine noise, a laser gun sound effect, and a very loud &amp;quot;I am Optimus Prime!&amp;quot;. The module also features ports on either side into which the missile launchers can peg.&lt;br /&gt;
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:How the sound module handles batteries is an oddity among Transformers before or since. As G2 Optimus came out during a transitional period where button cell batteries were still fairly expensive, the module uses AA batteries by default, but was originally packed with a small bracket for included LR44 batteries that overrides the AA compartment completely to support the &amp;quot;Try Me!&amp;quot; feature in the box. The original intent is to discard the bracket once the LR44s run out and switch to several AA batteries, but if one were to keep it, the electronics can work equally well solely off far fewer button cell batteries.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 2 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|HeroOptimusPrime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:CombatheroPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|BE A HEEEERO]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Hero, 1994)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara name&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TRF-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: gun, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[Hero (G2)|Hero]] Optimus Prime was the first new-mold Optimus Prime toy created for the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; line. He transforms into a Kenworth truck of unknown model which defies Optimus convention by being one continuous unit, rather than the traditional cab-and-trailer combo. Decals form the windows of a faux truck face to represent his chest, featuring both his name and what appears to be a [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|life support readout coming alive towards the end]]. In addition to a small gun, he is armed with a large missile launcher, which can fire a rubber-tipped rocket by means of a bellows which you slam your fist down on to produce a puff of air. The launcher is accessible in both modes, ending up mounted on his right forearm in robot mode; the bellows is attached via a rubber hose and cannot be disconnected, but stores on the figures&#039;s back when not in use, as do the rockets. A similar air-launching system with identical missiles was used by the simultaneously-released [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Hero Megatron]], and by Laser Optimus Prime the following year (see below).&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to create [[Sureshot (G2)|Sureshot]] and the [[KB Toys]]-exclusive [[Destructicon (RID)|Destructicon]] [[Scourge (RID)#Destructicon|Scourge]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Hero Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G2toy laser optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|What was that about shoulder-speakers, Jazz?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Laser Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[1995]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara name&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;Battle Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TRF-13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser cannon&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[Laser Rod (weapon)|saber weapon]]&amp;quot;, missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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:Laser Optimus Prime (released in Europe under the name &amp;quot;Laser Rod Optimus Prime&amp;quot;) transforms into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX, pulling a grey and black fuel tank trailer. The sides of the trailer are decorated with a sticker depicting Prime using a flamethrower to burn down a banner with the words &amp;quot;Optimus Prime Octane&amp;quot; on it. The truck is armed with a disc launcher on the roof of its trailer, which launches five blue discs bearing the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Autobot insignia as a knob is turned. Like the other &amp;quot;[[Laser Rod|Laser]]&amp;quot; toys released this year, Prime features electronics powered by two button-cell batteries; in truck mode, pressing the button on the cab&#039;s roof causes his headlight to light up with yellow LEDs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In the grand Optimus tradition, the cab of Laser Optimus Prime disconnects to become the highly poseable robot mode of Prime himself. Like Powermaster Prime and Hero Prime, the toy features the iconic windshield pecs and grill abs, despite not actually being formed from the actual truck components they emulate. In robot mode, pressing the button on Prime&#039;s cab (now on his back) activates a red LED in his right fist which illuminates his clear-plastic sword (which stores beneath his legs in truck mode).&lt;br /&gt;
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:Prime&#039;s trailer unfolds via a spring-loaded transformation mechanism in a battle station that is positively &#039;&#039;bristling&#039;&#039; with varied weaponry. In addition to the disc launcher, it is armed with a &amp;quot;ripple-fire&amp;quot; missile launcher that fires five missiles, an air-powered rocket launcher like the one previously seen on Hero Optimus Prime, and a small laser cannon that mounts on the base&#039;s main tower. Both the missile launcher and laser cannon can disconnect and be held by Prime; his LED-fist will illuminate the laser cannon like it does his sword. Additional missiles and a second rocket are stored in grooves inside the sides of the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was redecoed by Takara in 2000 as &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Car Robots]]&#039;&#039; [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]], sans electronics. The following year, it was released by Hasbro as Black Convoy&#039;s [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; franchise]] counterpart, Scourge, with retooled discs that lacked the Autobot insignia and a blunted sword, again sans electronics. Following this, the next use of the mold was planned to be &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[Toxitron (Universe)|Toxitron]], which ended up being canceled. The modified Scourge tooling was also used when Laser Prime was reissued by Takara in 2006 with a modified deco ([[#G2reissue|see below]]), and for the e-HOBBY exclusive [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#G-2|Laser Ultra Magnus]] that accompanied the reissue&#039;s release, with electronics restored. In 2015, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Year of the Goat]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime, another repaint version, comes with partially transparent plastic torso.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In addition to being the most popular Generation 2 figure, Laser Optimus Prime was, prior to 2003, a regular contender for most popular Transformers toy &#039;&#039;ever&#039;&#039;, back in the days of the annual [[alt.toys.transformers]] fan awards; the toy won twice, and actually lost once to his redeco, Scourge.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Laser Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|GobotOptimusPrime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2toy gobot prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sweet ride, Prime]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Go-Bot, 1995)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: gun&lt;br /&gt;
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:A redeco of the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]] [[Firecracker]], Optimus Prime transforms into a red Hot Wheels-sized Lamborghini Diablo. Like most Go-Bots, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly. He is armed with a small red laser rifle. The plastic colors are a &amp;quot;solid&amp;quot; version of Firecracker&#039;s color layout, substituting opaque red for transparent red plastic.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Japanese release of this toy swapped out the orange plastic for neon yellow, and had a large tampograph on the car&#039;s hood that was shaped like a stylized letter &#039;T&#039;, with the Transformers logo in it. Going against the grain, this toy was released in Japan with the name &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; instead of &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In Europe, this deco was sold as Firecracker himself rather than Optimus Prime (at least in the French/Dutch/German packaging variant). The sculpt was later redecoed again for the third wave of Go-Bots to become [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]] (who Prime &#039;&#039;really&#039;&#039; looks a lot like), and later still into the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] [[Spychanger]] [[R.E.V.]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrimeGobot/optimusprime.htm More information on Go-Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{G2FirecrackerMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|HeroRecolorOptimusPrime}}{{anchor|g2combatheroprime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:CombatHeroPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Hero, 1995)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Gun, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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: This Optimus Prime was to be a redeco of Hero Optimus Prime in dark blue and red. Packaged samples of this toy were produced, but it was ultimately never released.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The packaged samples feature a &amp;quot;traditional&amp;quot; color scheme for the head, with a silver [[mouthplate]]; the prototype depicted in the official catalog image seen on the right sports an unusual &#039;&#039;red&#039;&#039; mouthplate, which inspired several later toys.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Since much of the advertising for the ultimately unreleased redeco used an older, outdated name for the &amp;quot;Heroes&amp;quot; assortment, &amp;quot;Combat Heroes&amp;quot;, Optimus and an equally unreleased redeco of &amp;quot;Hero&amp;quot; Megatron are commonly referred to by fans as &amp;quot;Combat Heroes&amp;quot; compared to the original &amp;quot;Heroes&amp;quot; releases, although all evidence suggests that Hasbro had never actually intended such a distinction, instead treating them as mere color [[variant]]s. Though the packaging is mostly unchanged (including a reuse of the existing packaging art depicting the original release&#039;s color scheme), one of the few minor alterations sees the addition of the name &amp;quot;Hero&amp;quot; (rather than &amp;quot;Combat Hero&amp;quot;) to Optimus Prime&#039;s name above the (otherwise unchanged) UPC barcode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:A finished sample of the Hero Optimus Prime redeco was among the rare toys auctioned off for charity at [[BotCon 1996]], along with several other unreleased &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; items.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Generation2/HeroOptimusPrimeProtoMOSC.html &amp;quot;Combat Hero&amp;quot; Optimus Prime in packaging at Super Toy Archive]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/generation+2/blue+optimus+prime/3654 &amp;quot;Combat Hero&amp;quot; Optimus Prime in packaging at Transformers @ The Moon]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/g2/combat-hero-optimus-prime/3429/1/ &amp;quot;Combat Hero&amp;quot; Optimus Prime in and out of packaging at Seibertron]&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;General Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Auto Roller, 1995)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Four missiles&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Un autorollers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;quot;General&amp;quot; Optimus Prime would have been a redeco of the Decepticon [[Auto Roller (G2)|Auto Roller]] [[Dirtbag#Toys|Dirtbag]] in green, ironically bearing a closer resemblance to [[Hound (G1)/toys|Hound]]&#039;s color scheme than the also-unreleased [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generation 2|&amp;quot;Sgt. Hound&amp;quot;]] Auto Roller. General Optimus Prime would have transformed into a dump truck, and would&#039;ve had an [[autotransformation]] gimmick.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to make [[Autostinger#Toys|Autostinger]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:LaserPrime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Battle Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (reissue, [[2006]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TRF-13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Laser cannon&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;saber weapon&amp;quot;, missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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:This reissue of the original &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Laser Optimus Prime figure was made using the modified version of the mold created for &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Scourge, lacking the sculpted &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Autobot insignias on the disks featured on the original. It sported a modified deco, with the flat grey plastic on both the trailer and Prime&#039;s chest now replaced with silver chrome; additionally, new Autobot symbol tampographs were added to the doors of Prime&#039;s cab mode and the front end of his trailer, and a pair of new chest-window stickers featuring an illustration of the Matrix of Leadership replaced the original decals.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of the mold was used to create the e-HOBBY exclusive Laser Ultra Magnus, and somewhat more perplexingly, was briefly [[repurposing|repurposed]] by the [[Master of the Game|second]] &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars Reborn]]&#039;&#039; text story as a temporary body for [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity#Beast Wars Reborn|Optimus Primal]]!&lt;br /&gt;
{{G2LaserOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Note|Very early in the life of the &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; toyline (before the debut of the &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; cartoon), Hasbro treated the series as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and so Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Primal vs Megatron!&#039;&#039;&#039; (Basic versus two-pack, 1996)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-6&#039;&#039;&#039;[[File:BWtoy-Primalbat.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I&#039;m Batman, and I can breathe in space.]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 swords&lt;br /&gt;
:The first &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimus Primal]] is a Basic size class blue bat which could autotransform into a robot by pulling the tail. Two swords were removable from under its wings for use as weaponry in [[robot mode]]. It was packaged along with an alligator version of Megatron and a &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; mini-comic. &lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was released during the short-lived period when Hasbro was treating the Beast Wars as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make the less ambiguous [[#AmazonConvobat|Optimus Prime-recolored Convobat]], the separate individual [[Convobat#Toys|Convobat]], [[Onyx Primal#Toys|Onyx Primal]] as well as inspire the comic character [[Nyx]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimalBat/optimusprimal.htm More information on Optimus Primal at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Optimusprimaltoyultraape.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Well, that&#039;s just Prime.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Primal&#039;&#039;&#039; (Ultra, 1996/1997/1998)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 &amp;quot;spinal swords&amp;quot;, 4 &amp;quot;mega-blast missiles&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;mace whip&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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: The second Optimus Primal toy was an ape in the Ultra size class. Though the transformation from primate to humanoid was a relatively simplistic one, the toy compensated with more than a fair share of weaponry and action features. A compartment on his right forearm opened to reveal a skull-shaped &amp;quot;mace whip&amp;quot; he could hold in his fist. His left forearm could open into a double-barreled &amp;quot;mega-blast missile&amp;quot; launcher. On his back were two more spring-loaded &amp;quot;mega-blast missile cannons&amp;quot;/launchers which auto-flipped over each shoulder. By pulling a lever in the center of his back, both arms would either spin at the bicep or bend in and out at the elbow, depending on the placement of notch-buttons located on either bicep. This gimmick was shown to be an effort to simulate a gorilla beating its chest while Optimus was in [[beast mode]], but could also be used in robot mode, making him swing his weapons wildly before himself. And finally, like many first-year &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; toys, a battle mask/&amp;quot;[[mutant head]]&amp;quot; could be deployed over his robot head.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Takara released the toy as part of their &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; line in July of 1997, nearly identical to the Hasbro version. The missiles for the Takara version are thinner and simpler than the original Hasbro version, and would be used in all subsequent releases of the mold.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Just like Optimus Primal&#039;s basic bat toy, this figure was released during the short-lived period when the Beast Wars was still considered to be an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was [[redeco]]ed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Primal and [[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Beast Wars Telemocha Series]] DX Convoy, and [[retool]]ed into &#039;&#039;Beast Wars Reborn&#039;&#039;/&#039;&#039;Beast Wars Tenth Anniversary&#039;&#039; versus pack Optimus Primal. Takara also created multiple special variants, including all-gold (from &#039;&#039;[[TV Magazine]]&#039;&#039;, only ten awarded), red and gray (&#039;&#039;TV Magazine&#039;&#039; again, but only &#039;&#039;one&#039;&#039; awarded), and blue-fur (a &#039;&#039;[[Comic Bom Bom]]&#039;&#039; design-contest prize, only five awarded).&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimal/optimusprimal.htm More information on ape Optimus Primal at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BW-toy OptimusPrimalCDROM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Freedom is the right of all superstitious, cowardly lots. Wait, no, that&#039;s not right...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Amazon Showdown Special Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (1997)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;VS-S1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 swords&lt;br /&gt;
: Available only in a special CD-ROM two-pack with a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#VSS1|purple redeco of &amp;quot;Megaligator&amp;quot;]], this redeco of &amp;quot;Convobat&amp;quot; takes his colors from [[#HeroOptimusPrime|the first &#039;&#039;G-2&#039;&#039; Convoy toy released in Japan]] and retains his previous gimmickry. His back features a silver Maximal [[Insignia|faction symbol]] plus &amp;quot;C-ROM&amp;quot;, as in &amp;quot;Cybertron&amp;quot;, get it? Huh? And Megatron has the &amp;quot;D-ROM&amp;quot;? See what they did there?&lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy&#039;s [[bio]] clarifies that this Convobat is Optimus Prime, having had a trailer truck alternate mode and later scanning a bat to fight Megatron.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The included CD-ROM includes the bios from wave 1 of the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; toyline, the [[Commercial/Beast Wars#Wave 1 Deluxe|first &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; commercial]], and a coloring game.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to make [[Onyx Primal]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Cybertron/ConvoyBat/convoybat.htm More information on CD-ROM Convobat at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[https://ameblo.jp/aburachoujin/entry-12545863577.html Review including CD-ROM images at aburachoujin&#039;s blog]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Machine Wars&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MW-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Most Autobots [[Primus apotheosis|aspire]] to be Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime aspires to be [[Thunder Clash]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Ultra, 1997)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle, 2 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
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: Available only at [[KB Toys]], &#039;&#039;[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] and slight [[retool]] of the European Generation 1 exclusive [[Turbomaster]] leader [[Thunder Clash#Toys|Thunder Clash]]. It&#039;s easy to see why Thunder Clash was chosen to become the new Optimus Prime, given his adherence to Prime tradition: the truck cab disconnects to become the robot, while the trailer unfolds to become an assault tower with twin missile racks. On the original Thunder Clash version of the mold, the racks operated on a gravity-feed system where a new missile drops into the launcher from above each time one was fired, allowing for twelve to be fired in rapid succession using a pinball launcher style mechanism. &lt;br /&gt;
:For &#039;&#039;Machine Wars&#039;&#039; Prime, this feature had to be retooled [[for safety reasons]], sealing the gravity feed slot and cutting the original launcher plungers down to just the handles, which do not move. The small missiles were replaced with much larger new molds to prevent choking hazards and triggers were added to the sides of the launchers, becoming regular spring loaded (and unusually powerful) single-firing weapons. There seems to have been some disconnect between the deco artist and whoever handled the redone Thunder Clash [[sticker]]s, as some stickers replicate details already handled by paint on the figure. Like the other four large Machine Wars figures, no guide exists in the instructions to show how said stickers should be applied. Also not noted in the instructions is that the handgun is meant to serve as the drive shaft for the cab, storing between the legs on the backside.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The [[package art]] for this toy is a retouched version of the art for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; Laser Optimus Prime (see above), but now positioned so one robot arm is always &amp;quot;off the edge&amp;quot; of the box and unseen - conveniently hiding the sword this toy has never had, yet leaving the Laser Prime faceplate intact.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This version of the mold was planned to be [[redeco]]ed into [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] for the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; line, but the release was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Machine Wars&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Choro-Q Robo&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ChoroQOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy TV Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Q/01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Yasuhiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Choro-Q|Choro-Q Robo]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a small, cutesified transforming figure of Optimus Prime that changes from trailer-pulling truck directly to [[robot mode]]. The toy features a working pull-back motor, and is decorated in a color scheme based on Prime&#039;s appearance in the original Generation 1 cartoon, with blue eyes and windows and a grey stripe on the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ChoroQConvoyTV/convoy.htm Move information on Convoy TV Version at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Metallic Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Q/02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of &#039;&#039;Choro-Q Robo&#039;&#039; Convoy is a redeco of the first, featuring glittering metallic plastic, and a deco based upon the original toy, with yellow eyes, black windows, and a silver-and-blue stripe on the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Commemorative Series&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Commemorative series optimus prime modifications.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The snip that launched a thousand snits.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002/2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
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:The first reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in North America since the Generation 1 toyline reached its end, this &amp;quot;[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]&amp;quot; edition of the figure was a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive. It was &#039;&#039;mostly&#039;&#039; identical to the original figure, save for some necessary modifications made [[for safety reasons]]: In the first instance of what would become a recognizable alteration to the mold, the toy&#039;s smokestacks were shortened, while the Combat Deck&#039;s firing missiles were elongated to prevent potential choking, as was the case with all other Commemorative Series figures&#039; firing missiles. This release also had the trailer&#039;s launching feature removed.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In 2012, a reissue of the Commemorative Series toy was released. Though the &amp;quot;Commemorative Series&amp;quot; label was not printed anywhere on the packaging, the included instructions retained the name. The toy itself is a mix of different versions. The cab has the safety modifications of the original &#039;&#039;Commemorative Series&#039;&#039; release, including the shortened smokestacks and longer missiles (and thicker rifle), but also has the modified hitch of the 2011 &#039;&#039;Chronicle&#039;&#039; two-pack (see below). Meanwhile, the trailer features the lighter gray plastic colors used for the 2008 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; release, and the Autobot insignias on the robot&#039;s shoulders are tampographed (like on Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; version and Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; 25th Anniversary release). This version also seems to suffer from [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Commemorative Series Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:GodGinrai toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The real one has a longer missile]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 Laser Rifles, 2 Twin Particle Beam Cannons, Super Robot head, missile launcher, 2 missiles, [[Apex Bomber]] chest/trailer top, 2 legs (left &amp;amp; right), 2 arms (left and right), Armor chest/trailer front, 2 wings (left &amp;amp; right)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Ban Magami]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Marketed as a reissue of Powermaster Optimus Prime, this Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us-exclusive Commemorative Series figure is in truth based on the Ginrai tooling on the toy that had previously been exclusive to Japan. It features a die-cast metal cab with translucent blue windows, and shortened, chrome smokestacks, and comes packaged with the drone [[Apex Bomber]] (formerly Ginrai&#039;s partner [[Godbomber]]), who splits into several components and combines with Prime to form &amp;quot;Apex Armor&amp;quot;. As with all other Commemorative Series figures, Prime&#039;s new spring-loaded missile launcher featured an elongated missile.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure was re-released in Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets in 2012, with no known changes to the figure itself but several modifications to the packaging that makes it easy to tell the two releases apart: The flap containing the [[package art]] is omitted entirely, the &amp;quot;Commemorative Series II&amp;quot; label is missing, the age recommendation and safety warning labels, the &amp;quot;Changes from double tractor trailer to battle station to super robot!&amp;quot; call-out and the name of the toy have all been shuffled around (with the words &amp;quot;battle&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;super&amp;quot; being omitted in the process), and most notably, the toy is no longer named &amp;quot;Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor&amp;quot;, but simply &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot;, with Apex Bomber&#039;s existence no longer acknowledged anywhere on the packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/ApexPrime/apexprime.htm More information on Powermaster Prime with Apex Armor at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;The Transformers Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tf collection 0 convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;0&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, [[energon-axe]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:As yet another in an increasingly large number of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this entry in the Japanese-exclusive &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues added a few extra goodies to spice things up. Chiefly, the figure was armed with a new [[energon-axe]], based on the weapon used by Prime in the Generation 1 cartoon episode, &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]&amp;quot;, which plugs into either of the headlight-holes that normally accommodate Prime&#039;s fists. Additionally, Prime came packaged with a ring binder folder designed to hold the pull-out character file sheets that were included with all the other &#039;&#039;Transformers Collection&#039;&#039; reissues. Notably, this figure reinstated the original, thick version of Prime&#039;s rifle as the standard for all future Japanese reissues.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Transformers Collection Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Tfcollection prime fist.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Starscream&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;9&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:This redeco of the original Generation 1 [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] [[Starscream (G1)/toys|toy]] came packaged with a remolded right fist for Optimus Prime. This fist featured additional pegs that allowed it to hold [[Megatron (G1)/toys#TFCStarscream|the pistol mode Megatron accessory]] which was also included with Starscream.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/AnimeStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Transformers Collection Starscream at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WSTF Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You didn&#039;t find my trailer, did you? Haw haw.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GTF 01A&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Standing only two-and-a-quarter inches tall, &#039;&#039;[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime was the smallest fully transforming G1 Optimus toy. He features an accurate transformation sequence based on the original full-sized toy, replacing the detachable hands with actual sculpted fists, and even including a tiny version of his laser rifle. Unsurprisingly, he also has little articulation and is only capable of moving his arms and legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:His trailer and Roller were also available as a separate set in the same wave, as a rare [[shortpacking|shortpacked]] figure with the ID number &amp;quot;GTF-01B&amp;quot;. It is a simplified version of the original Combat Deck, lacking features like the interior deco and the lift arm of the artillery robot, but still nonetheless looking fairly accurate to the original toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SmallestPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Wstf anime convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Anime Version)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GTF 06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming&#039;&#039; Prime was redecoed the following year for the second wave of the line, into a color scheme based on his Generation 1 cartoon appearance featuring brighter reds and blues, white thighs, yellow details on his bumper, and blue eyes and windows. This version of the figure was made available for a second time in the next wave (&amp;quot;Wave 2.5&amp;quot;), with a new anime-decorated version of the Combat Deck now available as a rare &amp;quot;chase&amp;quot; figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestAnimePrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Convoy (Anime Version) at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Wstf white convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (White)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GTF X-4&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:Another version of Prime was also available in the second wave of the &#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039; series as a chase figure. This almost entirely white version of the figure is clearly based on the version of the original Prime cab robot used in the Generation 1 Ultra Magnus figure, but was nonetheless sold as Optimus Prime for the &#039;&#039;Smallest&#039;&#039; line.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestConvoyWhiteMode/convoy.htm More information on Convoy (White) at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Wstf vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Can&#039;t you guys ever get along?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy vs Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (multipack, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;VSX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:Available exclusively as a freebie through the September 2004 issue of [[Dengeki Hobby]] magazine, this &#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039; two-pack contains both Optimus Prime and Megatron, in homage to the original 1984 &amp;quot;VSX&amp;quot; giftset containing the original versions of the two leaders.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Mini Toy Shop Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy mini toy shop convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&#039;Cause we got a li&#039;l ol&#039; convoy, rockin&#039; through the night...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:At about 2/3 the size of the &#039;&#039;Smallest Transforming Transformers&#039;&#039;, this diminutive version of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is the smallest figure of the Autobot leader made to date. It was sold as part of Takara&#039;s blindpacked &#039;&#039;[[Mini Toy Shop Collection]]&#039;&#039; line, a series of miniaturized figures from numerous classic Takara toylines, including &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Microman]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Choro-Q]]&#039;&#039; and others. Both of Prime&#039;s modes are represented by non-transforming individual figures, which come together in a two-pack. In-box, his truck form is even packed in a miniature recreation of his original Japanese packaging, which also includes a shrunken version of his sticker sheet. A tiny version of the original Takara Transformers catalog completes the set.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=3541&amp;amp;mode=flat More information on Mini Collection Convoy at tformers.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|20th Anniversary}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|And the fandom rejoiced. &#039;&#039;(Takara Masterpiece Version Pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-MP-20th-Anniversary-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|&#039;&#039;(20th Anniversary Version Pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039;/&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 11]], [[2003]]/2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer (Japanese release only)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] and [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;20th Anniversary&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime was produced for the stated milestone of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; brand. So successful was the figure that &#039;&#039;ToyFare&#039;&#039; magazine ultimately ranked it #1 in their quest for &amp;quot;Best Toy Ever&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/000054376.cfm ToyFare Magazine Best Toys Ever]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Created with the specific purpose of producing an Optimus Prime as accurate to the original animated series as possible, the toy is exceptionally poseable compared to toys prior, partially constructed from die-cast metal, features rubber tires and vacuum-metalized plastic and is heavily detailed, with sliding pistons in its joints and working spring-loaded suspension in vehicle mode. The figure also contains multiple non-intrusive gimmicks, such as a moving [[mouthplate]] to emulate Prime&#039;s traditional method of speech, flip-up communications panels on the forearms depicting images of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], and an opening, light-up Matrix chamber in the chest, which contains a removable vacuum-metalized Matrix of Leadership that can also be pulled open. The Matrix is housed within a removable gray battery box which can light up the matrix core when activated.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime comes with many accessories in addition to the aforementioned Matrix, including the character&#039;s traditional laser rifle, now termed (and henceforth known as) an [[ion blaster]]. The initial release of the figure cast the ion blaster in grey plastic, but later assortments recast it in its more familiar black coloration. Other accessories include a transparent orange energon-axe that plugs into either wrist when Prime&#039;s fist is retracted, and even a non-transforming gun mode Megatron weapon, with removable stock, silencer, and scope accessories, in homage to [[Countdown to Extinction (episode)|several]] [[The Insecticon Syndrome|instances]] in the Generation 1 cartoon when Prime was forced to wield his enemy. Pack-in bonuses that came with the figure included an inner cardboard tray illustrated to resemble the interior of Prime&#039;s Combat Deck, and in later releases, a small poster drawn by [[Pat Lee]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus has a hidden sculpted mouth underneath his face mask, though attempts at removing the mask from the head may entirely damage the action feature.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Takara&#039;s version of the figure was released in their markets slightly earlier, as the first of their long-running &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; line. In addition to coming with a cardboard trailer that the buyer could assemble to &amp;quot;complete&amp;quot; Prime&#039;s truck mode, Takara&#039;s release differed from Hasbro&#039;s by featuring longer smokestacks (kept short on the Hasbro version [[for safety reasons]]), and lacking the black scorch-marked &amp;quot;battle damage&amp;quot; paint applications Hasbro included on the figure&#039;s shoulders, wrists, and abdomen. In Western markets, the figure was intended to complement the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; line.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.camphortree.net/tf/tidbits/otfcc2004.txt Steve-o&#039;s OTFCC 2004 notes]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:This sculpt was redecoed by Takara into a golden Lucky Draw figure and later released in its original coloration with a trailer as a &amp;quot;Perfect Edition&amp;quot; (see below for both), while Hasbro would later redeco it into their &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039;-branded &amp;quot;[[#Classics|DVD Edition]]&amp;quot;. The mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] and &amp;quot;[[Eldedroid|Convoy Black Version]]&amp;quot;, representing one of many drones built in Prime&#039;s image, rather than Prime himself.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In &#039;&#039;[[Transformers History Collection]]&#039;&#039;, a [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] Transformers trading figure line, Takara released an add-on hand for &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy as a [[Chase figure]]. The hand holds a [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] figure and clips on to the end of Optimus Prime&#039;s arm, making the arm slightly longer than normal.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/20thPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Gold masterpiece prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|We salute the brave soul who transformed this thing in order to photograph it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Lucky Draw figure, [[2004]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer&lt;br /&gt;
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:Offered as part of a Lucky Draw campaign in August 2004, this extremely rare version of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy is almost entirely vacuum-metalized gold, lacking any other painted detail or stickers. The parts which are not viable are molded in a flat golden plastic; the only exceptions are its rubber tires, the core of the Matrix and the energon-axe, which remain black, blue and orange, respectively. Whether or not the figure was intended to evoke Optimus Prime&#039;s [[:File:Goldenlagoon prime perceptor.jpg|entirely-golden appearance]] in the cartoon episode &amp;quot;[[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon]]&amp;quot;, when he was coated with [[electrum]], is unknown; given that entirely chroming a figure gold is a fairly standard deco for Lucky Draw figures, it may just be happy coincidence more than anything else.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure comes packaged in the standard &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy box, with the only telltale sign of its fabled contents being the replacement of the traditionally silver foil lettering on the box with gold. It&#039;s not clear how many were made, but it is thought to be no more than 10 or 20.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://web.archive.org/web/20080501195324/http://www.goldoptimusprime.com/?show=Gold-Optimus-Prime More information on gold &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy at GoldOptimusPrime.com (via Internet Wayback Machine)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP04Convoy2.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|You just paid $170 for a big box on wheels.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Perfect Edition&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[September 28]], 2006/2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-4&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:For this re-release of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy, Takara submitted to the biggest desire fans had for the figure and produced a full-size, fully transforming plastic and die-cast metal trailer. The trailer opens up into Convoy&#039;s Combat Deck, with storage for its accessories and a functional repair drone, though Roller is conspicuous by its absence. Like the original Combat Deck, the drone can extend through holes in the roof and front of the closed trailer, and the interior has enough room to accommodate one &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; figure in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. Some reports suggest that the paint on this figure&#039;s chest chips more easily than past editions.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of Convoy, and Hasbro&#039;s 20th Anniversary DVD version of the toy depicts [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] on its communicators rather than Bumblebee and Starscream.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Continuating the trend begun by their previous release of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Ultra Magnus in 2005, Hasbro [[Australia]] released Convoy Perfect Edition as a Target Australia [[exclusive]] in 2008. Takara themselves then made the figure available for a second time in October 2009.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP4Sconvoysleepmode.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Remember that scene from the movie that made you cry and traumatised you as a kid? Well now you can display me doing just that!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Sleep Mode&#039;&#039;&#039; (2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-4S&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released by TakaraTomy as part of a 2010 promotion honoring the &amp;quot;future era&amp;quot; of the original cartoon (which was set in 2010 in Japanese continuity, you see!), this exceptionally morbid re-release of the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy figure recolors the Autobot leader in &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;blacks and greys&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; low-saturated reds and blues, representing &#039;&#039;his dead body&#039;&#039; from &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;—but don&#039;t worry, kids, it&#039;s actually a &amp;quot;sleep mode&amp;quot;, according to the figure&#039;s name! Limited to 2010 pieces in Japan (see what they did there?), it comes with all its customary accessories, including the Perfect Edition trailer, redecoed where appropriate: the trailer itself has become translucent, its energon-axe is now transparent grey, and Megatron, in another movie homage, is rendered in translucent purple, evoking the scene depicting his transformation into [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]]. The figure was also released in other parts of Asia as a limited edition of 2010 as well, combined with the Japanese edition for 4020 total. The Japanese version denotes &amp;quot;Serial Number in Japan: ####/2010&amp;quot; on its bio card with the number out of 2010, while the Asian version denotes &amp;quot;C1 - ####/2010&amp;quot; with the number out of 2010 on its bio card.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of Convoy depicts [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rod]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] on its communicators.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MPtoy last shot convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Well, it had to end &#039;&#039;some&#039;&#039; day...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Last Production&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 26]], [[2011]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-1L&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, sound stage&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Convoy Last Production&amp;quot; was the final re-use of the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toy mold before it was at last retired after numerous re-releases and redecos. The figure is essentially identical to the original Japanese MP-1 release, aside from a slightly brighter red, and the addition of the words &amp;quot;LAST SHOT&amp;quot; in Transformers typeface molded into the small of Convoy&#039;s back, hidden beneath its headlight-flaps in [[robot mode]]. Lacking the trailer of MP-4, the figure instead comes with a redecoed version of the electronic base included with Hasbro&#039;s &amp;quot;[[#20thDVD|DVD Edition]]&amp;quot; of the figure from five years prior, which now features a collection of sixteen soundbytes of Convoy delivering famous lines from the Japanese version of the Generation 1 cartoon, recited by the character&#039;s original Japanese voice actor [[Tesshō Genda]]. The base was promoted as containing a hint as to the identity of the next &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toy; as it would turn out, this was a new version of Convoy himself (see below), foreshadowed by a sound clip on the base which played only intermittently, and which had Convoy announce that he would &amp;quot;soon be reborn&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:For its release in Korea, Hasbro Asia provided a [[collector coin]] featuring truck-mode Optimus Prime on one side and &amp;quot;MP-01L&amp;quot; on the other. The coin came mounted on a card featuring lineart of the Autobot leader&#039;s head, the stark black design of which could be mistaken for promoting the earlier &amp;quot;Sleep Mode&amp;quot; release. The limited release (and general lack of enthusiasm for the collector coins in Korea) makes this one of the more difficult Masterpiece coins to find.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP-10 toy photo.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Here we go again...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[September 24]], 2011, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#mp10|Ion blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mp10|energon-axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|trailer/Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Masterpiece|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Junichi Akutsu]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:MP-10 Convoy, advertised as a &amp;quot;perfect new model&amp;quot; on its packaging, is an entirely new tooling of Generation 1 Optimus Prime. Convoy is now smaller, making him more in-scale with other recent &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toys, such as [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus]], and comes with a trailer and various accessories. While the front of the vehicle mode&#039;s cab is an accurate depiction of a mid-to-late-1980s Freightliner FLT cabover, the back half, (which is, as usual, made out of Convoy&#039;s legs) is much larger and robot-leggier in proportion. (So much that they sculpt a ladder on each side.) &lt;br /&gt;
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:Many of the small features and electronics of the original &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; mold are left out. Instead, this Convoy features better overall cartoon accuracy (chest interior, head, etc.), an extensive red paint job that covers much of his red plastic, corrected robot mode proportions, improved articulation, and its gun can now collapse and store inside a compartment on its back in either mode. In addition to Convoy&#039;s trailer, which can transform into Combat Deck, it also comes with Roller, a small Spike Witwicky figurine, a die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership (with a clear blue plastic center), and an energy axe that slips over Convoy&#039;s right hand. Spike can fit inside the cab in vehicle mode, ride in Roller&#039;s seat, or fit into any of the seating compartments inside Convoy&#039;s trailer. Roller has options to plug in Convoy&#039;s gun or pull Convoy&#039;s trailer, and the trailer itself can store Convoy&#039;s weapons in any mode. Although not easily breakable, care must be taken for posing the index fingers; extending the finger even far would cause it to pop off.&lt;br /&gt;
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:MP-10 immediately became the gold standard in terms of scale for the Masterpiece line, with all subsequent releases being sized to best match him for nearly a decade.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was re-released in 2016, with the packaging now advertising the &amp;quot;Long Life Design&amp;quot; award which the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; line won that same year.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;lldaward&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[https://www.g-mark.org/award/describe/44648 Good Design Long Life Award: Transformers Masterpiece]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-10B Black Convoy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;See also: [[#mp10hasbro|MP-10 Hasbro]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Hasbro Masterpiece]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bape-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|In the jungle / the mighty jungle / the Convoy sleeps tonight]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;MP Convoy (BAPE ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2014]]-[[August 19|07-19]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10A&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#mpbape|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mpbape|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mpbape|Energon axe]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2014, MP Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a green color scheme matching the [[#bape|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. of the original G1 toy]], with &amp;quot;BAPE&#039;s famous camouflage pattern&amp;quot; and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Eva-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Unlike Shinji, this guy won&#039;t go strangling his girlfriend or dating his mother&#039;s clone, if he even has a mother...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Mode &amp;quot;Eva&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#eva|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#eva|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#eva|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#eva|trailer/Battle Station]], [[Roller (G1)#eva|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#eva|Spike Witwicky figurine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:Exclusive to the [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and limited to 1,000 pieces, this figure was released as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers × Evangelion]]&#039;&#039; crossover. It uses the MP-10 mold with all the same accessories, decoed in the green and purple color scheme of [[Evangelion Unit-01|Eva-01]]. The trailer, Roller, and Spike figure are done up in [[Nerv]]-themed colors.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bape2-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Because one overpriced clothing store exclusive MP10 repaint wasn&#039;t enough. Anyone like to give the odds for a BAPE Ver. BLACK in 2017 then?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015-11)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10R&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2015, MP Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique deep red color scheme matching the [[#bapered|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. RED of the original G1 toy]], with &amp;quot;BAPE&#039;s famous camouflage pattern&amp;quot; and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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* &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; Mini Die-Cast figure (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**Included with &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-33 Inferno]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Replacing the collector coins in previous releases, the Asia release of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Inferno comes with a mini Optimus Prime figure, the first in a range of non transformable collectables made from &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;lost art&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; Die-Cast metal and based on the corresponding Masterpiece figure (MP10).&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bapeblack-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|As predicted. What&#039;s the chances of a new BAPE color scheme? Teal Blue or Burnt Gold would be nice if you&#039;re reading this, BAPE.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10K&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2017, MP Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique black color scheme matching the [[#bapeblack|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK of the original G1 toy]], with &amp;quot;BAPE&#039;s famous camouflage pattern&amp;quot; and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP711-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|At your 7-Eleven, freedom&#039;s waiting for you.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[February 28]], [[2018]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-711&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Matrix of Leadership, energon-axe, trailer, Roller, Spike Witwicky figurine&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively from Japanese 7-11 stores, MP-711 is an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]-decoed Convoy—white with green and blue highlighting—themed with [[7-Eleven]] logos. Unlike most MP-10 redecos, he comes with a trailer, Roller, and Spike figure, who is sporting a 7-Eleven uniform. Roller and the combat deck come with 7-Eleven logos, however Convoy&#039;s shoulder logos are stickers with the option of a green 7-Eleven logo or the standard Autobot logo on either shoulder.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Anyone up for a game of [[basketrek]]?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos safari LeBron Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 15]], [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10ASL&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari LeBron James sneakers, in a fetching scheme of vibrant orange plus black and gray with extra details and logos. Unfortunately he does not come with a [[ballobot]] accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Masterpiece-MP44-Convoy-V3.jpg|upright=3|thumb|All this for the low, low price of an arm, a leg, and your firstborn son! (Note: [[The Master Builders (episode)|Basketball accessory]] not included.)]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[August 31]], [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-44&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, 2 beam effect parts, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, damaged head, alternate head, Starscream head, Starscream shoulder intakes, damaged chestpiece, jetpack, trailer, Roller, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]], [[Sparkplug Witwicky#Masterpiece|Sparkplug Witwicky figurine]], [[Carly#Masterpiece|Carly figurine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:An entirely new mold released to commemorate the brand&#039;s 35th anniversary, the third &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Convoy is a much more complex and cartoon-accurate figure than previous releases. At 50,000 yen (approximately $450 USD), this Convoy had the highest MSRP of any mass-market &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toy until &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron|Unicron]]&#039;s $575 price tag was announced.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Alongside the Trailer (which retains the same function and can hold 4 standard-sized Autobot cars at a time when open), Roller, the Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, and Energon Axe, the Combat Deck&#039;s base can be removed and with the new flip-out wheels, Roller (now cast in stark grey with silver rims) can tow it around. The cannon and arm section can also be removed so it can function as a flight stand, while an adapter for [[Dinobot (BW)#Masterpiece|MP-41 Dinobot]]&#039;s display stand is also included, and the Ion Blaster now has 2 effect parts, which can simulate blaster fire and when used with the Sideswipe rocket pack included, can be used as booster flames. He also comes with a fuel hose like that on the original figure, as well as a soundbox feature that can be switched between recorded lines by the character&#039;s original Japanese ([[Tesshō Genda]]) and English ([[Peter Cullen]]) voice actors, with transformation effects (though the ascending and descending transformation sounds are spliced together in his English voice) and Douglas Walsh music to boot! As to note, Cullen&#039;s clips are closer to the recent [[Aligned]] portrayals.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|MP-36 Megatron]], Convoy includes a battle-damaged head and an abdomen cover to replicate the war wounds in the climatic battle in the movie, and alongside a newly designed figure of Spike, he comes with two of Sparkplug and Carly, any of them capable of riding inside via 2 small doors on the side of the cab. A second alternate head is based on his head&#039;s rounder design seen in the first season of the cartoon and the Marvel Comics. His accessories can be stored in the trailer&#039;s removable undercarriage.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure, with the included intakes and alternate head in place, also doubles as [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP44|Starscream]] from &amp;quot;[[Megatron&#039;s Master Plan, Part 1]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, Convoy has been known to suffer from differing quality control issues. Because of a design flaw, certain plastic parts in his lower ratcheted knee joints tend to build stress during movement and eventually break. Furthermore, grey and yellow paint in parts that tend to get scratched and bumped during transformation have been prone to paint chipping. Some units have come with their [[For safety reasons|soft plastic]] ear antennas on different heads warped in-package. The human minifigures can have their ball jointed limbs rather easily popping out of their sockets and misassembled ( in this case, Carly with her groin part in reverse from the front).&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unlike MP-01 and MP-10, this version of Convoy did not get a fully localized Hasbro release for English-speaking markets. However, it is being imported by Hasbro through numerous retail outlets with additional branding using the localized Optimus Prime name and presumably with the same Hasbro-branded slipcover and English safety sheet given to other contemporary &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; releases. In Canada, the figure is being released as an EB Games exclusive, where he&#039;ll cost even more than the game consoles sold there! Hasbro&#039;s online product description neglects to mention the voice box gimmick, possibly due to English-speaking audiences&#039; unfamiliarity with Japanese &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; media and the fairly late reveal of his English-language voice clips.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was redecoed as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Black Convoy]], with the sound gimmick removed, and without the trailer, battle damaged, and Starscream parts.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos duckcamo Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 26]], [[2020]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10DC&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari Duck sneakers, in a fetching scheme of greens plus vibrant orange.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{note|These other Atmos variants were revealed in 2019, but to date have not been released. All have the same accessories.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos ELEPHANT CAMO Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (black plus vibrant teal)&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos VIOTECH CAMO Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039;(light grey plus light gold)&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos TIGER CAMO BLACK Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (black plus shocking green and gold)&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (atmos TIGER CAMO YELLOW Ver.)&#039;&#039;&#039; (yellow and black tiger stripes plus white)&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-57-Skyfire.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Optimus Prall, Masterpiece flavored!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Skyfire&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-57&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Included with the massive [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Skyfire]] is an articulated, [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] figurine of &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot;, made to scale with Skyfire&#039;s jet mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-MP-44S-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[:File:FightSuperRobotLifeTransformersManga.JPG|You know, Optimus Prime, the superhero from America.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039;{{sic}} ([[February]] [[2024]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-44S&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, beam effect part, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, alternate head&lt;br /&gt;
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:Marketed by TakaraTomy as the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; debut of American star of shelf and screen &amp;quot;Optimus Prime,&amp;quot;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products-lineup/tf_mp/mp-44s &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; bio] at the TakaraTomy &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; website&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; this &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; release is a redeco of the 3rd &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot; mold, featuring colors based on the original &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; toy. Among the heaps of accessories included with the original release of [[#MP44|Convoy 3.0]], Optimus retains only his Ion Blaster (with its beam effect), Energon Axe, and the more rounded head styled after season 1 of the cartoon (here passing the squint test for the toy head). As with the previous trailer-less [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|MP-49 Black Convoy]], the soundbox has been neutered for this release.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RMConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My vehicle mode is dangerous and unroadworthy!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot;, missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;G1 Convoy&amp;quot; (as he is amusingly referred to even in fiction) visibly takes its cue from &#039;&#039;20th Anniversary&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime, featuring a similar sculpt, but sharing few to none of the larger toy&#039;s other attributes, least of all anything that could be described as a successful transformation.&lt;br /&gt;
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:G1 Convoy comes with two sets of fists, each pair featuring differently-shaped fist holes: one pair with square holes to hold the figure&#039;s &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot; (as his ion blaster is called), and the other with round 3mm-compatible holes to hold the spring-loaded translucent blue missile launcher (a generic accessory also available with &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Beast Megatron]] and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Beast Convoy]]). The fists are swapped out by simply popping them out of the wrist-hinge that holds them in place; the figure also includes an energon-axe that can be inserted into the wrist instead of a fist.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Due to being molded in translucent plastic, the waist section is prone to breakage, so exercise some caution. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RM DVDConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I&#039;m shiny!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Convoy + DVD&#039;&#039;&#039; (2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot;, missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)&lt;br /&gt;
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: This special edition release of G1 Convoy is decked out in metallic paint and a tint of yellow for his eyes, with an extra Autobot insignia tampographed onto his right shoulder, and a black Convoy Gun. The figure comes packed with a DVD containing the first episode of the &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; cartoon, &amp;quot;[[Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/DVDConvoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy + DVD at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Rmblackconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I&#039;m blacky!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Convoy Limited Black Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2005)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot;, missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right), Calamity Defenser&lt;br /&gt;
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: Available only via mail-order through &#039;&#039;Dengeki Hobby&#039;&#039; magazine, the &amp;quot;Limited Black Version&amp;quot; of G1 Convoy is just that: a straight [[black repaint]] of the G1 Convoy toy. He comes with all his original accessories, appropriately redecoed (including a silver version of his axe), as well as a gold-chromed version of the &amp;quot;Calamity Defenser&amp;quot; [[solitarium]] weapon that came with [[Psycho-Orb]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/HHG1Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy Limited Black Version at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Crayola convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The third one is totally &#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; Prime!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Lucky Draw figure, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;RM-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Convoy Gun&amp;quot;, missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)&lt;br /&gt;
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:When &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; G1 Convoy was turned into a Lucky Draw figure, the color scheme into which he was redecoed was chosen through a children&#039;s coloring contest held in the pages of the December 2004 issue of &#039;&#039;[[TV Magazine]]&#039;&#039;. The winning entry was a... &#039;&#039;startling&#039;&#039; mixture of blue, orange and two shades of green, earning the toy the [[fandom|fan]]-appointed nickname of &amp;quot;Crayola Convoy&amp;quot;. As with all Lucky Draws, it is extremely rare, with only ten units produced.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy/1594/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy.html More information on &amp;quot;Crayola Convoy&amp;quot; at LuckyDrawTransformers.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2003)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SpychangerG1Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Why won&#039;t they repaint my full-size toy in these colours?!?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Spy Changer, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Spy Changer&amp;quot; Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; [[Scourge (RID)#Spychanger|Scourge]] [[Spychanger]] toy. He replaces most of the black plastic with predominantly red and blue, with silver for detailing, with an overall deco making him resemble the original Optimus Prime. Like most Spychangers, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Originally a KB Toys exclusive, the first release of this toy (and the others in the assortment) did not have any sub-line designation at all, but later releases for other chains, most notably &amp;quot;budget&amp;quot; chains like Family Dollar, marked them as &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; product.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold would later be redecoed into [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Optimus Prime Figure|a Spychanger version of]] the live-action movie [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Universe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Collector&#039;s Edition&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|OrionPax}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1-toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Welcome to The Past!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Orion Pax&#039;&#039;&#039; (2005)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;67&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Barrelroller&amp;quot; robot/&amp;quot;electromagnetic lift handle&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;laser rifle&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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: This &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Collector&#039;s Edition|Collector&#039;s Edition]]&#039;&#039; Japanese [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive is a [[redeco]] of [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] [[Kup (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Kup]], released in conjunction with [[Kup (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Kup&#039;s 2005 reissue]] in &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039;. He transforms into a Cybertronian pickup truck, and is colored to represent [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Orion Pax]] as he appeared in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 television series]] episode &amp;quot;[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Like the Kup reissue, he comes with both the original release&#039;s gun and a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]], in this case [[Roller (G1)#Collector&#039;s Edition|Barrelroller]], a redeco of [[Recoil (G1)#Toys|Recoil]]. The original-release rifle has been slightly retooled to fit in the wider fist-holes of the Targetmaster vesion of the mold.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Just as the reissued Kup came with a reissue of [[Wheelie (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Wheelie]], this set also included a redeco of Wheelie as Orion&#039;s best friend, [[Dion (G1)#Toys|Dion]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: In later years, other Kup toys would be repainted into Orion Pax [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Tribute2Pack|under the]] &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Tribute|Tribute]]&#039;&#039; line, and also the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;A Hero Is Born&amp;quot; double pack.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/OrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;T.H.S.-02&#039;&#039;&#039;[[File:THS02Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Expensive and tiny.]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, [[jet pack|rocket pack]], 8 hands (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Shōji Kawamori]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is an &#039;&#039;insanely&#039;&#039; detailed and complex transforming toy, created under the supervision of famed mecha designer [[Shōji Kawamori]]. Standing only three and three-quarter inches tall in robot mode, the figure is partially constructed from die-cast metal and features one of the most complex transformation sequences ever seen on a &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; figure of its size. Alas, the small size of the figure also works against it, as it required several design concessions that resulted in (if we&#039;re being nice about it) an unimpressive cab mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Prime is loaded with a ridiculous number of features and accessories. The robot itself is highly poseable, and both the smokestacks on Prime&#039;s shoulders and the fuel tanks on his legs can be rotated forward to act as guns, even featuring sculpted detail to this effect. As ever, he comes with a trailer that opens up into his crazy-detailed Combat Deck, featuring more action features than ever before. In trailer mode alone, it features a flip-down support stand so it can stand alone, a spring-loaded pop-out ramp instead of a fold-down one, and when the trailer is split for transformation, the traditional support legs underneath automatically swing out into place. The trailer houses most of Prime&#039;s accessories, including his ion blaster (with a moveable ammo clip to allow for multiple poses) and energon-axe, as well as his classic gas pump accessory, now with a poseable wire instead of a rubber hose. Two fold-out compartments provide storage space for six of Prime&#039;s interchangeable fists, while the other two remain attached the robot: two clenched, two open, a pointing right fist, a tilted left fist (for holding the ion blaster&#039;s ammo clip), and two fists with slots to grip the miniscule Matrix of Leadership that fits in a tiny chamber in Prime&#039;s chest. The Combat Deck&#039;s artillery robot features two flip-out handles that Prime can grip as if aiming the drone&#039;s guns, and Roller is also included, with three different 3mm ports to hold Prime&#039;s gun and gas pump. Lastly, Prime comes with a rocket pack like those used by the Autobots in such Generation 1 cartoon episodes as &amp;quot;[[Dinobot Island, Part 1|Dinobot Island]]&amp;quot;, and a stand shaped like the Autobot insignia that allows him to be displayed in mid-air, as if in flight. The rocket pack also has 3mm ports for Prime&#039;s weapons, and stores on the front of the trailer in vehicle mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Purchase of a &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at a Japanese [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] store allowed the buyer the option of also purchasing the exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]&#039;&#039; [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Hot Rod]] toy. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy also received a Hasbro release 11 years later under the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YOTR2017|&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039;]] line.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Cybertron/HybridConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Hybrid Style Convoy on TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:THS-02B G2Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yanigerlicious!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Black Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;T.H.S.-02B&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers, 2 heads&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available exclusively through e-HOBBY, this black and teal repaint of &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Convoy features the traditional &amp;quot;[[Nemesis Prime (disambiguation)|Nemesis Prime]]&amp;quot; color scheme, but represents a version of Optimus Prime himself. In addition to all the original accessories, the toys also includes several more deliciously metatextual goodies, themed around the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy and comics: two new large guns patterned after the new weapons wielded by the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime toy, and two additional (blue) Prime heads that can be swapped with the figure&#039;s regular noggin, sculpted explicitly in the style of [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; comic]] artist [[Derek Yaniger]]. One head is pristine, the other decorated to match the battle damage seen on the cover of the [[War Without End!|first &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; issue]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:As the more franchise-savvy TransFans may realise, these extra parts, plus the black trailer of Convoy Black Version, can all be used to modify the original, red &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime into a comic-accurate &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; version, complete with a black trailer, trailer-mounted guns and your choice of Yaniger-style heads.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure came in a unique box, packaged with a [[Hybrid Style Convoy Black Version|mini-comic]], both illustrated by [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Hybrid-Style-THS-02-Convoy-Black-Gold-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Texas tea.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Black Gold Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (November 25, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;T.H.S.-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available &#039;&#039;only&#039;&#039; in China markets, Convoy Black Gold Version is yet another black repaint of the first &#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039; Convoy figure, with some gold detailing. Convoy Black Gold Version does not include any extra accessories unlike the Black Version release above. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039;/&#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Alternators}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Alternators OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I don&#039;t come with a creepy girl...]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Convoy BT.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and neither do I...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Alternator ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;21&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Binaltech ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;BT-22&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Engine/gun&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Steve Bono]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime transforms into an accurate 1:24 scale Dodge Ram SRT-10. The vehicle mode features rubber tires, functional steering, opening hood, tail gate and doors with a detailed cabin interior. Several of the details of his [[robot mode]] body are based on the sculpt of the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime figure, but the head itself shares more similarities with the Powermaster mold. He is armed with a small pistol which transforms into his vehicle mode engine.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was originally conceived by Hasbro to be another character (exactly who is unknown), rather than Optimus Prime, but Takara insisted that the toy be made into Optimus to help it sell well in their markets, as the vehicle mode was no particular draw, given its scarcity in Japan. Reportedly, the figure cost twice as much as other Alternators to construct, so Hasbro had to bow to this demand so Takara would help fund it. Ironically, Takara eventually wound up soliciting the figure &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; as Prime, but as his &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]&#039;&#039; lookalike, [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] (perhaps connected to the Powermasteresque headsculpt), before its Japanese release was cancelled and moved over into the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]&#039;&#039; toyline (see below).&lt;br /&gt;
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: It took two further years, but this figure was eventually released as part of the Japanese counterpart to the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; line (&#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039;) in 2008. &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; Convoy features some additional paint details, like his silver pelvis, additional patterns on his shoulders, and red paint on his engine-gun, and like all &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; figures, he also includes die-cast metal pieces. Unlike previous Binaltech releases, a bio-card was not included.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This sculpt was also used to create &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#22|Archive of &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; Convoy&#039;s bio and tech specs]]&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AltOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Alternators/Binaltech Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Kiss Players&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kiss Convoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|...And yet, I do!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy X Melissa&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Engine/gun, &amp;quot;[[Surfblade]]&amp;quot; surfboard/sword weapon, [[Marissa Faireborn]] figurine with stand and 2 pairs of arms and legs&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a redeco of &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime. While the figures may appear similar at first glance, given that &#039;&#039;Kiss Players&#039;&#039; Prime is still red, blue and black, there are many subtle differences, not least of all the replacement of the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; figure&#039;s bare, flat red plastic with a deep metallic red paint. Several of his body parts are cast in different colors of plastic (for example, his shins, formerly black, are now blue, while his formerly-blue hands are now black), and he features more intricate paint applications on his shoulders, and especially his pelvis, which is decorated to look like Prime&#039;s traditional bumper.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In addition to the small engine-pistol of his &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; figure, Prime comes with the &amp;quot;Surfblade&amp;quot;, a pink surfboard that can be reconfigured into either two small knives or a large double-bladed sword. As with all the &#039;&#039;Kiss Players&#039;&#039; figures, Prime also comes with a [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of a cute girl: in this case, Marissa Faireborn, who can perch upon his shoulder or sit in his driver&#039;s seat, and comes with two pairs of interchangeable arms and legs. Additionally, the set includes a CD featuring the first five episodes of the [[Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|&#039;&#039;Kiss Players&#039;&#039; radio drama]], as well as the exclusive bonus audio adventure, &amp;quot;[[Someday, Beneath the Sun]].&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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:This set was originally intended to be released under the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech Asterisk]]&#039;&#039; line, as &amp;quot;Black Convoy meets Marissa&amp;quot;, but this release was cancelled before it was officially even announced.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TitaniumHeroes WWPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Well he &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; a car... in a car &#039;&#039;crash&#039;&#039;.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (6&amp;quot; Cybertron Heroes, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster]], display stand&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the first wave of &#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039; 6-inch Cybertron Heroes figures, this figure is based on Optimus Prime&#039;s [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] form as seen in the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic book &amp;quot;[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]&amp;quot;. Prime transforms into a comic-accurate Cybertronian truck in a few steps, and his ion blaster can be slotted in the back of the truck mode cab for storage. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure was personally designed by comic artist [[Don Figueroa]], who created the original comic design in the first place, and his signature is left on the figure in the most literal way: the word &amp;quot;DON&amp;quot; can be seen sculpted into the barrel of his silver ion blaster. The paint on the handle of his ion blaster scuffs rather easily when placed into his hands.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; figure, Prime is made in large part from die-cast metal, but like so many of the other toys in the &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; line, his plastic joints have trouble supporting his heavy metal weight. For that reason, the tiny insufficient clips that hold his shoulders in place are highly prone to breaking off, leaving his shoulders floppy and unable to be secured in robot mode. He comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Cybertron Heroes&amp;quot;, with a unique removable nameplate.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitTWW6OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Titanium war within 2pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now we just need a [[Sherman Dam|dam]]....]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;War Within Optimus Prime vs. War Within Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (two-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] [[exclusive]] &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; two-pack includes the previously-released &#039;&#039;War Within&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime figure along with the &#039;&#039;War Within&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Megatron]] Megatron figure and an exclusive [[variant]] cover of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]&#039;&#039; [[The War Within issue 5|#5]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:As the mass retail release of the last waves of the &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Cybertron Heroes&amp;quot; figures was delayed for several months, the two-pack version of Megatron was at least initially more widely available than the individually packaged one.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Despite being mentioned in the joint [[instructions]] leaflet for the set, neither figure includes their display base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:There appears to be a variant of this two-pack: One version has the Optimus Prime figure more or less identical to its individual release, whereas the other one drops the additional black paint weathering, making him much cleaner-looking.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|classicsprime}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ClassicsPrime Voyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The definitive Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold of 2006. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Henkei.21 Henkei.21|And 2008.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UnitedBlack|And 2012.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of Extinction|And 2014.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#StandFall|And 2016.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Alex Kubalsky]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is an all-new modern Optimus Prime design based upon the original Optimus Prime, as is the intention for the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; toyline. He transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large wind vane on his roof. As with most &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:In [[robot mode]], his wind vane transforms into a large ion blaster, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller laser cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barrelled over-shoulder weapon. Undocumented in the instructions, Optimus can also use the wind vane as a shield, If one of his fists is folded down. The unusually high amount of yellow paint used throughout the body is supposed to emulate the yellow stickers from the original G1 toy. The toy has a trailer hitch, but does not come with a trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, the yellow paint on his forearms tends to flake off.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Voyager Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|UltimateBattle}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ClassicsPrime Vs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They did me right, [[#20th_Anniversary.2FMasterpiece|once]].]] &lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;The Ultimate Battle&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a smaller, Deluxe Class figure with a noticeable physical resemblance to Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]]&#039;&#039; Prime figure, and a transformation that is about as successful. The figure is armed with a tommy gun-shaped laser rifle that transforms into a turret-like configuration and mounts on the rear of his truck mode, and features a spinning &amp;quot;power punch&amp;quot; action that sees the whole upper half of his torso spin when a button on his back is pressed. Pressing the button &amp;quot;unlocks&amp;quot; the spinning mechanism; pull &#039;&#039;hard&#039;&#039; on the button, and you can lock the torso back into place.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In the United States, Prime was only available in a special two-pack with a similarly unique &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Megatron toy]], and the specially-produced &amp;quot;[[Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle|The Ultimate Battle]]&amp;quot; DVD (which is, inappropriately enough, entirely about the [[Unicron Trilogy]]). The two-pack (including the DVD) was also available as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] &amp;quot;Bonus Value&amp;quot; version with two randomly selected members of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], in the combinations [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]/[[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]], Overcast/[[Deepdive (Cybertron)|Deepdive]] and Deepdive/Longarm. International markets, including European countries, saw the two-pack in a considerably smaller, differently-shaped box that was lacking the DVD case (the DVD was instead made available separately). In addition, Mexico, Singapore and some European countries such as the Netherlands and Hungary also received the two figures on individual cardbacks. For the United States market, the two-pack was [[rebranding|rebranded]] and re-released in [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039;]]-branded packaging later in 2007, available from Dollar General, Big Lots and [[KB Toys]], and &#039;&#039;again&#039;&#039; in [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;]]-branded packaging in 2011, this time available from Dollar General and Big Bad Toy Store.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This figure was later &#039;&#039;also&#039;&#039; made available without redeco as part of the &amp;quot;Leader for the Ages&amp;quot; two-pack released under the [[#Transformers (2007)|live-action movie line]] (see below) and saw several redecos for [[#Universe (2008)|&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039;]] (&amp;quot;Special Edition&amp;quot;, below), &#039;&#039;[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]&#039;&#039; (&amp;quot;Sons of Cybertron&amp;quot;, below) and [[#United|United]] (below).&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:DVD 20thPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Discounted at a Walmart near you.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leader, gun mode Megatron, Megatron&#039;s scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, display stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Produced to coincide with the 20th anniversary of &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039; and its release on DVD by [[Sony]], this edition of Prime is a redeco of his &#039;&#039;[[#Masterpiece|20th Anniversary]]&#039;&#039; figure. It replaces the original&#039;s metallic paint with flatter colors and does away with any and all vacuum-metalized plastic, as well as altering several other small details across the body, like the color of the lights on his feet and chest.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Prime comes with all the accessories of his previous release, although his ever-changing ion blaster is now somewhat confusingly cast in blue plastic. He features one major additional accessory: an electronic display base sculpted with the image of the Matrix and the Autobot insignia. Pressing the insignia&#039;s crest triggers a series of electronic soundbytes, mostly quotes from the movie recited not by original actor [[Peter Cullen]], but by Hasbro&#039;s in-house actor, [[Ron Hayden]]: &amp;quot;Autobots, transform and roll out!&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;I want you to make a special run to Autobot City,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Megatron must be stopped!&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;All we need is a little energon, and a lot of luck,&amp;quot; and two samples of the classic [[Transformation#The noise|transformation sound effect]], one ascending, one descending.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The display stand itself was later redecoed as a mail-in prize for TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]&#039;&#039; promotion, intended to be used with &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Convoy]], and again when it was packaged with the &amp;quot;Last Production&amp;quot; run of the Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/20thDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on DVD Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:PepsiOptimusPrime.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Subservience to Corporate America is the duty of all servile beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Pepsi Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Autobot, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Left &amp;amp; right fists, ion blaster, trailer&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Inspired by the [[#The Transformers|1985 promotional version]] of Optimus Prime that featured Pepsi stickers on his trailer, this outlandish incarnation of Prime is a slightly altered version of Takara&#039;s 2005 [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure (which represented a different character to Prime). The figure was only sold by [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] at various conventions, and given away as a promotional prize by Pepsi, via their [[Mountain Dew]] brand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:A redeco of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime cab robot sporting an egregious number of Pepsi-themed paint masks and details, Pepsi Prime&#039;s differences from Pepsi Convoy are minimal: he features the shortened smokestacks previously seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release of the mold, the blue pattern on his decals are different (matching the American Pepsi can/bottle look at the time rather than the one used in Japan), and also has a different layout for the Pepsi logo on his left shoulder. Like Pepsi Convoy, he comes with an entirely new trailer unit, specially designed to carry either a single 500ml (16.9 oz) size [[soft drink]] bottle, three 350ml cans, or 12 bottle caps (bottle cap figurines being a common and popular collectible item in Japan). In a first for the Prime mold, the figure&#039;s fists store in holes on the underside of the trailer while he is in vehicle mode. His ion blaster (which also stores under the trailer) is the first Hasbro reissue to feature the original, thick-barrel sculpt, which was reinstated to the mold by the &#039;&#039;[[#Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; release of Prime a few years prior.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/PepsiPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Pepsi Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Sports Label&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:NikemusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Comfortable &#039;&#039;yet stylish&#039;&#039; jogging is the right of all fashionable beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Surely one of the strangest examples of licensed &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; products, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Sports Label|Sports Label]]&#039;&#039; Convoy transforms into a &#039;&#039;shoe&#039;&#039;. Something of a [[shellformer]], this baffling incarnation of Prime is colored primarily white and red in his alt mode of a realistic-looking (if notably undersized) Nike Free 7.0 sneaker, complete with gratuitously long real fabric shoelaces. In [[robot mode]], he is made instantly recognizable by his incorporation of some additional blue and silver in predictable areas, and a traditionally Prime-styled head. Less traditionally, and somewhat perversely, Prime&#039;s feet are sculpted in the likeness of his own sneaker mode, making it seem like he&#039;s wearing himself!&lt;br /&gt;
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:His gun splits into two halves and stores inside his [[kibble]] in shoe mode; in an undocumented feature, it has two handle pegs on opposite sides, so that it can be held either at its far end or halfway along its length. The gun halves can also be plugged together in two different ways.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was, in fact, the &#039;&#039;only&#039;&#039; mold in the &#039;&#039;Sports Label&#039;&#039; line. It was redecoed into the &amp;quot;Marine Free&amp;quot; version of Prime himself (see below), and given a new head to create &#039;&#039;Sports Label&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Megatron]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/SLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Sport Label Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Sportslabel convoy marine version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime&#039;s secret Magnus cosplay.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0 Marine Version&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:A redeco of the first &#039;&#039;Sports Label&#039;&#039; Convoy, this figure transforms into a white, navy, and grey sneaker. Promotional images for the figure depicted its robot mode as white and aqua-blue, but the finished product was visibly darker, produced in shades of off-white and dark teal. In either coloration, it sure as heck &#039;&#039;looks&#039;&#039; like it should be [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]], but for whatever reason... it ain&#039;t.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Encore convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A new series of reissues means a new release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure, and Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]&#039;&#039; series proved no different. This edition of the figure featured no extra accessories, but it did include the original, thick-barrelled version of Prime&#039;s rifle, as reinstated to the mold by the &#039;&#039;[[#The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; version of the toy a few years prior. Both his blue and red plastics are lighter than normal, though not to the extent of Hasbro&#039;s subsequent 25th Anniversary release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Notably, this edition addresses the small but persistent issue of the Autobot insignias on Prime&#039;s shoulders: Ever since 1984, applying the stickers evenly had been a challenge due to small bumps the figure&#039;s shoulders are textured with. Like the [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure released two years prior, &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; Convoy replaces the stickers with [[tampograph]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|MusicLabelConvoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MusicLabel-toy iPodConvoy.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|You just paid 140 bucks for a new headsculpt, didn&#039;t you? I bet you don&#039;t even &#039;&#039;own&#039;&#039; an iPod...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy —playing iPod speaker—&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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: Hot on the heels of their licensing deals with Pepsi and Nike, TakaraTomy got themselves a slice of Apple™ pie and released Convoy —playing [[iPod]] speaker— as part of their small, musically-themed &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]&#039;&#039; line. This version of Prime is an all-white redeco of the original Generation 1 cab robot, which (much like the &amp;quot;Marine Version&amp;quot; of Prime from the &#039;&#039;[[#Sports Label|Sports Label]]&#039;&#039; line) makes it seem like he ought to be Ultra Magnus. The figure is actually even derived from the retool of the mold created for the original Ultra Magnus figure, as distinguished by the elongated hubcap pegs on the front wheels. Like Pepsi Prime before it, the figure&#039;s fists now store in peg holes on the under side of its trailer. The toy lacks any of the original Prime&#039;s stickers (even the silver stripe on his chest is now a [[paint operation]]) and includes the original thick-barrelled version of Prime&#039;s blaster. The toy features a brand new headsculpt based on the [[#20th Anniversary|20th Anniversary]] Prime figure, given additional poseability not previously seen on the figure by being mounted on a [[ball joint]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:This, of course, is all secondary to the main draw of the figure: it pulls an all-white trailer, which transforms into a working iPod speaker dock by rotating a substantial wedge of its full length 90 degrees . The dock features three working buttons; power, volume up and volume down, as well as an Autobot sigil indicator light. Included is a wall-plugging (Japanese) A/C adaptor with a long lead that plugs into the reverse of the trailer. Although American importers shouldn&#039;t have too much trouble, those living in parts of the world using higher strength A/C current outlets should be warned NOT to simply plug the A/C adaptor in with only a socket adapter, as this will overload the device and fry it completely. Buying the appropriate kind of universal A/C adaptor with advice from an electronics specialty shop is recommended.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/MLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Music Label Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Musiclabelprimewithdock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I&#039;m gonna call you Peanut.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime —speakers for iPod—&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Designated &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; rather than the traditional Japanese &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot;, this figure is a redeco of the previous &#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039; Convoy figure into the character&#039;s traditional red, blue and silver color scheme. Unlike previous re-issues of the mold, iPod Optimus Prime&#039;s sports a paint application similar to KissPlayers Convoy, having its ABS/PVC parts painted over with a thin layer of his iconic red, white (silver if you will) and blue motif paint applications (with the exception of his iPod docking trailer). This includes his trailer, though the effect is somewhat marred by the large, visible gap on one side. When reconfigured into dock mode, the interior surfaces surrounding the speakers are decorated with black-on-silver techno-patterns as well as three &amp;quot;Optimus Prime&amp;quot; logos. The recessed space also features a stylised, almost [[Frank Miller]]esque, high-contrast portrait of Prime&#039;s face, although this is largely covered when an iPod is inserted. The figure comes in identical packaging to the original &#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039; Convoy, save for the addition of a sticker illustrating the different color of its contents.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|MusicLabelExile}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ExileTransformersSpeakers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The right of all sentient beings is... um... what am I promoting now? Wait, a Japanese pop band? Are you kidding me? I need a new agent.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;{{anchor|EXILE}}EXILE x TRANSFORMERS —speakers for iPod—&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Exclusive to [http://www.ldhshop.jp/ LDH Shop], this redeco of the &#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039; Convoy toy is utterly ridiculous and was created as a promotion for the Japanese pop band {{w|Exile (Japanese band)|EXILE}}. While Convoy himself has EXILE written on his right forearm, his trailer sports the &amp;quot;Love Dream Happiness&amp;quot; tagline of LDH Inc.[http://www.ldh.co.jp/shopping/index.html], as well as the &amp;quot;EXILE Perfect Year 2008&amp;quot; logo of the &amp;quot;EXILE Perfect Year 2008 Ultimate Best Box&amp;quot; boxset, which was released some months after he was.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2007)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Movie LeaderfortheAges 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The more things change, the more they, uh, get bigger guns.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Leader for the Ages&#039;&#039;&#039; (Wal*Mart exclusive two-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: This Wal*Mart-[[exclusive]] two-pack pairs the deluxe-size &#039;&#039;[[#Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime figure with [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] line&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Fast Action Battlers]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Power Hook Optimus Prime]] toy. Both toys are identical to their original releases, and together represent the Optimus Primes of the oldest and newest generations (at the time) of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;, respectively. The movie Prime is designated &amp;quot;2007 Optimus Prime&amp;quot;, while the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; figure is dubbed &amp;quot;1984 Optimus Prime&amp;quot; (referring not, of course, to the toy, which was produced in 2006, but to the character).&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Diablock Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;01&#039;&#039;&#039; (&#039;&#039;&#039;Mecha Builder Vol.03&#039;&#039;&#039;)[[File:DiablockPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| We have the technology. We can &#039;&#039;rebuild him&#039;&#039;. Except, uh.. for his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|face]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Rounding out a bumper year of Japanese-[[exclusive]] Generation 1 Optimus Primes, the Takara-licensed Kawada brand &#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039; Convoy is a fully transformable Lego-style block building figure similar in premise to the earlier American &#039;&#039;[[Built to Rule!]]&#039;&#039; sets. The &#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039; figure, however, easily outstrips the &#039;&#039;Built to Rule!&#039;&#039; sets by both being an accurate representation of the toy on which it is based, and being able to transform between modes &#039;&#039;without&#039;&#039; having to be partially disassembled and put back together first. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Forming a roughly 11-inch figure when fully assembled, &#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039; Convoy is highly articulated, save for his head, which is only able to move up and down. Said head is also by far the most stylised aspect of the figure, with no real attempt to approximate Prime&#039;s face or mouthplate, instead featuring only a reversed block that gives the odd impression of a cycloptic eye. It is possibly intended to actually represent his forehead grill, as a yellow block inside his head construction remains barely-visible through a slit in his face, possibly intended to represent the classic toy&#039;s yellow eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure&#039;s [[transformation scheme]] is based on the original G1 figure, the only differences being that the fists are not removed but become the headlights, and instead of flipping backwards inside the chest, &#039;&#039;Diablock&#039;&#039; Convoy&#039;s noggin flips forwards with the aid of opening chest windows. A &amp;quot;laser rifle&amp;quot; in the shape of his ion cannon can be built from black bricks, and stickers bearing the Autobot [[Insignia|faction symbol]] can be placed on his shoulders, although this is not recommended as it is designed to permanently stick to multiple tiles which dislodge easily and may damage the sticker.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Henkei convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 13]], 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[#Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class Optimus Prime. He features a significantly altered colour scheme, generally to make the toy more closely resemble his appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon and the original toyline. His truck mode features less silver paint striping, but compensates with a [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]] grill/fender area. In [[robot mode]] all of his previously grey plastic is replaced with red plastic, with a majority of it being painted silver, chromed, or painted gunmetal gray. He features a different shade of red, blue, and clear blue plastic than the Classics version. Since &#039;&#039;Henkei!&#039;&#039; toys do not feature a heat-sensitive rubsign, &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; Convoy has two Autobot sigils tampographed onto his shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Henkei clear convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Clear Version&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[June 19]], 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:This redeco of &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; Convoy is cast almost entirely in translucent colored plastic. Also known by the nickname &amp;quot;Crystal Convoy&amp;quot; among fans, it was first released as an exclusive for the Japanese convention Tokyo Toy Fair 2008, limited to 1000 pieces at the event, but was later made available through [[e-HOBBY]]. It was sold in a monochrome-blue version of &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; Convoy&#039;s regular packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act491/index.php More information on Convoy Clear Version at TFkenkon.com]&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[vacuum metallizing|Chromed]] entirely in gold like many other [[Lucky Draw figure]]s before it, this version of Prime was available only through a &#039;&#039;[[TV Magazine]]&#039;&#039; mail-in promotion held in December 2008, and was limited to only five units, making it one of the rarest officially available Transformers toys in the world.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, this toy has become the target of several [[knockoff]]s aimed at gullible collectors. Most of the fake ones can be told apart from the real deal by various details not matching up. The real one is cast in gold plastic, painted over in gold chrome and sports small red Autobot [[insignia|logos]] on both shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&amp;amp;album=12878&amp;amp;dispsize=600&amp;amp;start=0 Gallery of (hopefully) a genuine Gold Convoy at TFormers.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2008&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:A (technically) [[unreleased toy|unreleased]] [[black repaint|&amp;quot;black&amp;quot; redeco]] of &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; Voyager-sized Convoy using the same plastic layout and paint mask but replacing red and blue with black, silver with gray, leaving the previously vacuum-metalized grill/fender area unpainted, changing the blue tint for the windows to red and changing all silver and yellow paint operations to blue. The red Autobot insignias would have remained unchanged.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;blackgentei1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&amp;amp;album=9553&amp;amp;dispsize=800&amp;amp;start=0 Gallery of the unreleased &#039;&#039;Gentei! Gentei&#039;&#039; black Convoy at TFormers.com.]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure would have come in a monochrome version of the standard &#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039; Convoy&#039;s packaging, still named &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot; but now labeled as part of the &#039;&#039;Gentei! Gentei&#039;&#039; range of exclusives.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;blackgentei2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/universe-classics-20-29/transformers-henkei-wonderfest-exclusive-black-convoy-in-box-167615/ The unreleased &#039;&#039;Gentei! Gentei!&#039;&#039; black Convoy in packaging] at TFW2005.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Reportedly, this figure was intended as a Wonderfest exclusive, but was canceled because, according too [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Shogo Hasui]], it was too similar to &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nemesis Prime]]. [[Knockoff]]s were later made available, so buyers beware!&lt;br /&gt;
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:A minor redeco (replacing the Autobot insignias with Decepticon insignias, adding silver paint to the grill/fender area and changing the blue paint operations to teal) [[#UnitedBlack|was eventually released]] as a [[Tokyo Toy Show|Tokyo Toy Show 2012]] exclusive, now marketed as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers United|United]]&#039;&#039; line.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2008)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Universetoy 25th anniversary optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2|And the block has returned!!!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: G1&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, sound effects module, comic, DVD&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Sold at the rather exorbitant price of $75, this re-release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is actually one of the most visually different from the other &amp;quot;straight&amp;quot; reissues of the mold, despite Hasbro&#039;s assurance that this is the toy you had as a kid. Positively &#039;&#039;anemic&#039;&#039; in comparison with the original toy, this Prime&#039;s red parts are visibly paler than usual, while his blue parts are much lighter (although the version released at Canadian retail reportedly sports a deeper shade of red again). This shade of blue extends to both Roller (a lighter blue than his traditional dark shade, yet darker than the lightest the figure has been in its history) and the internal workings of his Combat Deck, which is itself a much flatter shade of light grey, compared to its normal dark, swirled metallic silver color. In addition, the toy features the now-customary shortened smokestacks, and the elongated missiles seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release, while the Autobot insignias on his shoulders are no longer stickers, but rather tampographs, like on Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; release. While all reissues of the Prime mold since 2003 have used the original thick-barreled mold for his ion blaster, this version includes the slender sculpt instead.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a 25th anniversary set, Prime includes several new pack-in bonuses: a reprint of the [[The Transformers (issue)|first issue]] of the original [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|comic book]], a DVD containing all three parts of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|animated series]] pilot [[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|&amp;quot;More than Meets the Eye&amp;quot;]], and three desktop wallpapers, and a battery-powered Autobot symbol that plays transforming sound effects, part of the first version of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; [[theme song]], and three voice clips performed by Peter Cullen: &amp;quot;I am Optimus Prime!&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Autobot, transform and roll out!&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Megatron must be stopped, no matter the cost.&amp;quot; There are some reports that the Autobot symbol could be worn out or damaged during the time of purchase.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Outside the United States, this set was available in a thinner rectangular box. It contained all the original accessories from the American release, but not the DVD. An English-only version of this packaging format was available in Asia and Australia (initially only available at Myer stores, but later also at Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us, Kmart and Target, eventually at drastically reduced prices), while a bilingual English/French packaging variant was available in Canada, still including—though not advertised on the packaging—the (English only) comic book.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/25thOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Deluxe Class===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|UniSpecEd}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Uni2008-toy SEOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class: Special Edition, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;SE-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Special Edition&amp;quot; Optimus Prime is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; multi-pack toy, featuring some minor paint detail changes, bluer translucent plastic, darker and cooler gray plastic, and darker metallic flake red and blue plastic, with his (previously black-only) rifle body most notably now being cast in both blue &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; black plastic. He came in special &amp;quot;book box&amp;quot; style packaging with black-and-white boxart, and was only available at retail in Australian and Asian markets. North American customers could later buy him via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/HTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Special Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Titanium-toy Target OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yawn... Hey, wait! Am I [[Delta Magnus]] now?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (6&amp;quot; Cybertron Heroes, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster, display stand&lt;br /&gt;
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: A [[Target]]-exclusive [[redeco]] of War Within Optimus Prime in [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action film]]-inspired colors. The bio on the back of the packaging only fills up half of the allotted space, as if the [[Forest Lee|writer]] was tired of describing Optimus Primes.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TitOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Target-exclusive Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AlternityConvoy VibrantRed.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It&#039;s like G2 Go-bots all over again...but cooler!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy [Ultimate Metal Silver]&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[February 26]], 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;A-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]&#039;&#039; Convoy transforms into a 1:32 scale Nissan GT-R, featuring die-cast metal parts, an opening hood, trunk and doors, as well as an interior, complete with his feet and thighs being sculpted to form the back seats. This complex figure stands at 6.5&amp;quot; tall, and is armed with a pair of blasters on each arm. In the hyper-dimensional world of the oft-confusing &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; fiction, this figure specifically represents the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Story of Binaltech|Optimus Prime]] of [[universal stream]] [[BT World|Primax 903.0 Beta]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The mold suffers from a [[Design flaw|minor design oversight]], wherein the rear Nissan badge collides with his left leg strut when the left foot is hinged over and pegged into a clear plastic socket during transformation, with the results being that the connection is slightly crooked, isn&#039;t very secure, and sometimes pops off, and that the crooked pegging often causes the socket to crack.&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; Convoy was simultaneously available in both this silver coloration, and a deco based on his traditional appearance termed &amp;quot;Vibrant Red&amp;quot; (see below). The figure was later redecoed to create &amp;quot;[[Nemesis Prime (Universe)#Alternity 2|Convoy [Super Black]]]&amp;quot; (representing not Optimus Prime, but &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]]), &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultra Magnus]], and &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; [[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atlas]]. It was retooled into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]&#039;&#039; [[#GT|GT-R Prime]], [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|VibrantRed}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy [Vibrant Red]&#039;&#039;&#039; (February 26, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;A-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Vibrant Red&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; Convoy is a redeco of the &amp;quot;Ultimate Metal Silver&amp;quot; figure in the much more traditional red and blue Prime color scheme, representing the Optimus Prime of universal stream [[Primax 109.0 Beta]]. The figure was available simultaneously with the Ultimate Metal Silver version, sharing the same packaging and pack-in materials, save for the color of the illustration on the front of the box, and a sticker that identified the figure within.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2010)==&lt;br /&gt;
===Legends Class===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|RTSLegends}}{{anchor|2010Legend}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF2010-toy Legends Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|YOU&#039;LL NEVER GUESS HIS TRUE ALLEGIANCE!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends Class, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Optimus Prime is based on his original Generation 1 appearance, with a transformation scheme reminiscent of past figures such as the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]] and the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#UltimateBattle|Classics Deluxe Class]] figures. He features a [[Kibble#&amp;quot;Faux-parts&amp;quot;|fake grill]] for his robot mode, and his large legs result in a fairly thick and compact truck bed. He is part of &amp;quot;[[Reveal the Shield]]&amp;quot;, a subline that outfits all its toys with [[rubsign]]s, and in this case, it&#039;s located on the left side of the truck/his left elbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was redecoed and retooled into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]] and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2014)]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSLegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Reveal the Shield&amp;quot; Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-2012-Legends-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends Class, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Sword (running change variant only)&lt;br /&gt;
:The [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;]] &amp;quot;[[Reveal the Shield]]&amp;quot; [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Optimus Prime sculpt in the deco from the first &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]&#039;&#039; EZ Collection wave (see below) was released as a &amp;quot;Dollar Store&amp;quot; exclusive (available at stores such as Dollar General and Big Lots) in generic 2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; packaging packaging alongside [[Starscream (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Starscream]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Bumblebee]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Megatron]]. The initial release saw the copyright year removed, while a later [[variant#running changes|running change variant]] featured the new tooling originally used for &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], with not only the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] compatible with [[C joint|3mm posts]], but also Motorbreath&#039;s sword accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
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:If one chooses, the Ion Blaster from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|&#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; Core Class figure]] can be used on this toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Deluxe Class===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Sons of Cybertron}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy sons of cybertron optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sons of Cybertron&#039;&#039;&#039; (2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Machine gun turret/rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of [[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]&#039;&#039; campaign, the &amp;quot;Sons of Cybertron&amp;quot; set includes a redeco of the 2006 &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Ultimate Battle&amp;quot; pack Deluxe class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]], cast mostly in translucent plastic (his shoulders remain opaque [[Unpaintable plastic|Polyoxymethylene (POM)]]). He comes packaged with a similarly translucent redeco of &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Rodimus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The set is a counterpart to TakaraTomy&#039;s simultaneously-available &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]&#039;&#039; Sons of Cybertron set, which also features translucent versions of that line&#039;s Deluxe [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus]] figures. It was intended as an exclusive for the Japanese Chara Hobby 2010 festival, but was also initially offered as a raffle prize at the 2010 &amp;quot;Autobot Alliance&amp;quot; event in the Philippines.,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/sons-of-cybertron-crystal-classics-optimus-prime-and-rodimus-set-images-169977/ TFW2005.com reports on the Philippines Autobot Alliance/Cybertron Con event. June 18, 2010]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and was later available for purchase at [[Cybertron Con 2010]] in [[Shanghai]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF2010 Deluxe G2OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Fandom|We]] see a red truck, and we want it [[Black repaint|painted]] [[Scourge (RID)|black]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Laser Rod (weapon)|Sword]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the sixth wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)#RTS|2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline]], this Optimus Prime is a Deluxe Class mold based on the original &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; Laser Optimus Prime toy ([[#LaserOptimusPrime|see above]]). Transforming into an International 8200 truck, he has some influences from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus Prime]], including the more defined flames on his hood, athletic [[robot mode]] proportions and a more aggressive-looking translucent orange sword that can be held with both hands for maximum extreme chopitude. Optimus Prime features extensive use of translucent plastic in his arms, head and upper torso for a [[light-piping]] effect. Optimus also has a (non-detachable) matrix gimmick in robot mode that is formed by a relief pattern on the inside of the cab&#039;s side windows and is visible through the windshield/chest in robot mode. Like the Legends toy, he&#039;s part of &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; and features a [[rubsign]], this time on the roof. He is also &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; articulated and poseable, even featuring ankles and wrists that are both [[Ball joint|ball-joint]]ed &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; [[Swivel joint|hinged]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: The original Hasbro [[Stock photography|stock photos]] depict him as having red [[paint operation]]s on his kneecaps and the sunken ridges around his blue abs that the final product lacks. The photos on the cardback show him with a red Autobot symbol on his truck door and blue plastic instead of grey for the piece just in front of his rear tires. The back photo also depicts his side windows as being the same translucent orange as the front ones, when they are, in reality, a garish solid orange.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Multiple reports suggest that the toy suffers from a [[design flaw]], inferior plastic quality, or both: Due to his hands having peg-holes that are a bit too small to accommodate 5 mm posts, they have a tendency to show stress marks on the inside after pegging his sword handle (or most other pegs) inside. Stress marks also tend to appear near his tiny hinged wrists. Fortunately, there have been no reports of the hands actually &#039;&#039;breaking&#039;&#039; on either location thus far.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This toy was redecoed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]/[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (SG)#BotCon2012|Optimus Prime]] and &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; [[Scourge (RID)#Timelines|Scourge]], and was retooled into &#039;&#039;Timelines/Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Timelines|Ultra Magnus]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Reveal the Shield&amp;quot; Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Transformers2010toy-HasbroMP10OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Standing tall and proud with his smokestacks erect.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Masterpiece Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012/2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#Transformers (2010)|Ion cannon]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10hasbro|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#Transformers (2010)|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#Transformers (2010)|trailer/Battle Station/Maintenance Dock]], [[Roller (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Spike Witwicky figurine]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Franks]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:The Hasbro [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]]-exclusive release of [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]] features brighter blue plastic and paint, brighter unpainted non-metallic red plastic, painted yellow lights above the front truck windshields, painted light blue eyes, and lacks silver paint for the trailer&#039;s interior. Roller is now blue.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In the Philippines, this was only available as a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us &amp;quot;Limited Edition&amp;quot; figure in the Trinoma mall from August 23–26, with customers having to sign up to reserve their figure. It was limited to 48 units total, and was limited to one per customer.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Hasbro Asia re-released this in 2014. It came with an exclusive addition—the [[Key to Vector Sigma#Masterpiece|Key to Vector Sigma]]. In 2017 it was [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|basically reissued]] under &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; co-branding.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Stock photos show his vehicle mode mistranformed.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Unitedtoy cybertron mode prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|See?! War for Cybertron &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; G1!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Cybertron Mode&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 25]], 2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;UN-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Assault rifle&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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: The first toy in TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers United|United]]&#039;&#039; toyline is a [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Generations|Optimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronic &amp;quot;armored truck&amp;quot;. He now sports a metallic red paint job, with brighter pink paint applications and cooler grey parts, and features several additional paint details to those present on the Hasbro figure in the form of black chest windows and pink lines on his face mask. His rifle transforms as well, folding and plugging into the roof of the vehicle mode. The rifle can also peg into his forearms, and, in its compact configuration, can attach to his shoulders via peg holes on the backs of his front tires or stored behind his back in [[robot mode]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)#Toys|Darkside Optimus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Unitedtoy g1prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|No, my legs won&#039;t retract. Now buy me.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (December 25, 2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;UN-06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Laser rifle &lt;br /&gt;
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:The second Optimus Prime toy in TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; toyline is another redeco of the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; multi-pack Deluxe-sized toy (the first release in Japan), this time featuring an extensive metallic red paint job on the majority of the red plastic, and he features metallic sheen on the unpaintable red plastic and his blue plastic is now brighter. While the paint masks are identical to the Special Edition release, &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime features additional paint operations on the hip, the stomach grille, the fold-up waist panels, the lower chest piece (at least in the front), and the forehead.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Although the stock photo (pictured from the right) shows both of his biceps painted silver with his Autobot insignia tampographed on the left shoulder, the final product omits the paint operation (due to being molded with unpaintable plastic) and the insignia is placed on his left forearm, just like his &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Unitedtoy laser prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Laser Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 26]], 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;UN-22&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;[[Laser Rod (weapon)|Laser Rod]]&amp;quot; sword&lt;br /&gt;
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:The third &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime toy is a redeco and slight retool of the [[#Transformers (2010)|Deluxe Class figure]] from Hasbro&#039;s 2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline, itself an homage to Prime&#039;s &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[#LaserOptimusPrime|&amp;quot;Laser&amp;quot; form]]. The toy features translucent blue plastic as opposed to Hasbro&#039;s orange, red paint is used on the biceps instead of blue paint, extra red paint applications on the knees like the original&#039;s sticker detail, and more broken-up red apps on the shoulders. Silver detailing was added to the cab mode on the grill, the bumper, and near the doors. The blue plastic in cab mode is now black plastic to make the figure more accurate to the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; original. The gray plastic is changed from the Hasbro version to more closely match the [[#G2reissue|2006 reissue of Laser Optimus Prime]]. Black paint was applied to the cab mode to mimic the fade from red to black on the original Laser Optimus, but still includes a flame deco like the Hasbro version, only in a different design. It lacks the roof-mounted rubsign of the Hasbro version, instead including Autobot insignias on the cab doors. (Disappointingly, they are Generation 1 insignias, rather than &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; ones!) Additionally, a retool was made to the peg on the inside of his right shoulder, to make it shorter and wider than the Hasbro version, allowing it to move freely without hitting the torso, unlike the Hasbro release. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Unitedtoy-BlackOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Shouldn&#039;t be hard for him to fit in with the Decepticons... There&#039;s like, [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|two]] [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)|other]] &amp;quot;evil Optimus Prime&amp;quot; guys in their ranks.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Black Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[June 16]], 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/blaster, wind vane/cannon&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available [[exclusive]]ly at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2012 (along with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Shining|&#039;&#039;Prime&#039;&#039; Shining Optimus Prime]]), Black Optimus Prime is a very minor redeco of the previously unreleased [[#GenteiBlack|&#039;&#039;Gentei! Gentei!&#039;&#039;]] black version of [[#Henkei! Henkei!|&#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039; Convoy]], itself a redeco of the [[#Classics (2006)|&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Voyager Class toy]]. As such, Black Optimus Prime is mostly cast in black plastic, with some gray parts, translucent red windows and teal paint operations.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The only differences with the unreleased version, aside from the packaging, are that silver paint has been added to the previously unpainted grill/fender area, the blue paint operations have been changed to teal, and the red Autobot insignias have been replaced by purple Decepticon ones. Prime&#039;s [[bio]] apparently explains that he took on this new color scheme in order to infiltrate the Decepticon ranks, in response to recent attacks by some new Decepticon forces pretending to be Autobots.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1579.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes&#039;s Toy Blog (part 1)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1580.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes&#039;s Toy Blog (part 2)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Chronicle&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Chronicle-CH01-G1-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;G1 &amp;amp; Movie Sōshireikan Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (multi-pack, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;CH01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster|Laser rifle]], trailer&lt;br /&gt;
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:This reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure comes in a two-pack with the Deluxe-Class &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime figure]]. Prime himself is almost identical to the &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; release, save for his trailer hitch which was retooled to allow a peg to be inserted within it while still being able to be inserted into the trailer itself (making it compatible with his G1 trailer and the new trailer included). Like the Encore release, he features lighter colors and tampographed shoulder symbols (which vary slightly from the Encore release). &lt;br /&gt;
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:His original trailer is not included with the set; instead, he comes with [[Armored Weapons Platform#Chronicle|a new deluxe-scaled trailer]], not available with any other figure, based on the one towed by Prime in &#039;&#039;Dark of the Moon&#039;&#039;. The trailer is compatible with both figures, and sports [[5 mm post|5mm post]]-holes that will hold (among many other things) G1 Prime&#039;s laser rifle and the [[MechTech]] weapon Movie Prime is armed with. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Oddly, for their official [[stock photography|promotional photography]], Takara took an existing photo of Optimus Prime&#039;s robot mode that was at least a decade old, having previously been used as a very early (and inaccurate) illustration for Hasbro&#039;s then upcoming &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]&#039;&#039; reissue of the figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:EZCollectionChronicleConvoyToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
:A &#039;&#039;veeery&#039;&#039; slight [[repaint]] of the [[#2010legend|2010 Reveal the Shield]] Legends figure, the first &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]&#039;&#039; Prime replaces that figure&#039;s rubsign with a tiny tampographed Autobot symbol on his left bicep. He was one of eight figures available in the first wave of &amp;quot;EZ Collection&amp;quot; blindpacked figures.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Chronicletoy ez g2 prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039;&#039; Legends Prime mold was redecoed again for the inclusion in the second EZ Collection wave. This version of the figure replaces his blue on the head with black, and the blue paint on the legs is stripped off, revealing the black plastic underneath. and like the Megatron redeco in the same wave, features a &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Autobot symbol instead of a Generation 1 insignia.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Note|This section only lists Generation 1-inspired Optimus Prime &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; toys.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusMatrixKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|If you even &#039;&#039;thought&#039;&#039; about Transformers in 2011, you probably have two of me.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Matrix Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: Intended to be [[exclusive]] to [[BotCon 2011]], this redeco of the regular Optimus Prime Kreon has an open chest showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]] within. He comes with a G1 inspired gun and a black brick display stand.&lt;br /&gt;
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: We say &amp;quot;intended&amp;quot;, because in actuality, the thing appears to have been produced in such huge quantities that it&#039;s wound up being made available in &#039;&#039;loads&#039;&#039; of other places—it was handed out at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011, offered as a free giveaway with any order that included Transformers toys on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]]), as a free gift on the cover of the &#039;&#039;[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]&#039;&#039;, and came as a free gift attached to, of all things, issue #240 of the [[United Kingdom|UK]] children&#039;s comic, &#039;&#039;[[Doctor Who]] Adventures&#039;&#039; (but not the UK&#039;s [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Transformers comic]], you&#039;ll note!).&lt;br /&gt;
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:A supposed factory error even caused this version (minus display stand) to be included in the larger Optimus Prime kit (see below). This problem has (presumably) been fixed, but it was awesome while it lasted.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OMatrixOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Matrix Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus542pc.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Nigh-infinite configuration possibilities, and somehow a WORSE base mode than pretty much every other Optimus&#039;s trailer-bases. Wow.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011) &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;30689&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;542&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Kreons&#039;&#039;: Optimus Prime, Bluestreak, Skywarp, two Stunt Drivers&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle, weapons sprue (sniper rifle, pistol, submachinegun, handcuffs, radio, ammo box), large tool sprue (shovel, hammer, electric drill, clamp), small tool sprue (socket wrench, screwdriver, wrench, hatchet), 2 traffic cones&lt;br /&gt;
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: Naturally, Optimus Prime got the biggest of the sets in the first year of &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;. The set can be built into a large long-nose tractor-trailer rig with a removable &amp;quot;sleeper&amp;quot; cab that hides a computer station, and a trailer that can carry the set&#039;s two motorcycles or open up to carry larger car builds. The robot mode build includes a huge Optimus, based largely on the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus]], though with a head based almost directly on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Voyager Optimus]]. He is armed with a distressingly plain brick that fires pressure-launched missiles (aka his smokestacks). Most of the leftover parts in robot mode become a &amp;quot;headquarters&amp;quot; which is mostly just a random assemblage of mismatched-color panels and a pair of barricades. Both main builds leave numerous parts unused if you go expressly by the instructions, but hey, it&#039;s a building kit, surely you can find &#039;&#039;someplace&#039;&#039; to apply most of them.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The set comes with a bevy of [[Kreon]]s, including Optimus Prime (this one based heavily on Generation 1 Optimus), [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bluestreak]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Skywarp]], and a pair of human [[Stunt Driver]]s. A packaging error resulted in some releases of this set to come with the promotional &amp;quot;Matrix chest&amp;quot; Optimus (see above) rather than the normal version pictured here.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Speaking of errors, the instruction manuals (he has two) both have errors in their parts listings, showing numerous pieces in the wrong colors or not making it clear that some parts are, well, clear. Making things more confusing, not all of these miscolors are reflected in the step-by-step instructions, while a couple new ones are added there.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-90pc.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Kneedom is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;31143&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;90&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The smaller of the two Optimus Prime kits in year one, this version is based more on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original Optimus Prime]]. The small cabover-style tractor-trailer truck build is solid, unable to seat any Kreons inside. The robot mode is heavily restricted in its articulation, with no knees, and only single-direction-swivel elbows and shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This is one of the few &#039;&#039;Kre-O Transformers&#039;&#039; sets to not come with any Kreons whatsoever, the other being the similarly-sized [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#74pc|Bumblebee]] kit.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OSmallOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;small&amp;quot; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Custom}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusCustomKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Custom Kreon, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;A6085&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;41&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Rack, large rifle, ray pistol, robot sword, wing-backpack, rocket-backpack&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first assortment of &amp;quot;Custom Kreons&amp;quot;, this version of Optimus Prime comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His [[tampograph]]s are much more heavily-detailed than the original Kreons, based on the [[#The Transformers|original Optimus Prime toy]]. His &amp;quot;normal&amp;quot; helmet (and small sword) are [[chrome]]d, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the &#039;&#039;Kre-O Battleship&#039;&#039; aliens), plus a buildable large rifle, a buildable wing-pack, and a ray pistol (originally an [[Andorian]] blaster from &#039;&#039;Kre-O Star Trek&#039;&#039;).&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|OrionPax}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-Toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Orion Pax&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle, transparent block, brick display stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Available only with the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]&#039;&#039;, Orion Pax is a Kreon version of Orion Pax from &amp;quot;[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]&amp;quot;. He uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] helmet and the original Optimus Prime Kreon&#039;s gun. The transparent block which he can hold has &amp;quot;KREO&amp;quot; written on it in [[Cybertronian language#Notes|Autobot text]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OOrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Elite}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kre-o-Elite-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Give [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|me]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|your]] face?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Elite Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;43&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Acessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:A polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso, much like the Galvatron in the Factory Battle set. His helmet is completely unpainted.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This figure was a freebie given away at Canadian Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us stores during a build-a-figure event, and also available at the &amp;quot;Transformers Exhibition&amp;quot; event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|SDCC2014}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy OptimusClass84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Voted Most Likely to &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|GIVE ME]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|YOUR FACE]]&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; Succeed]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Kreon Class of 1984&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon figure set, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0090&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Voted&#039;&#039;: Most Likely To Succeed&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This version of Optimus, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], lays heavy on the toy-based tampographs (though they are completely different from the other iterations), and like the others in the set, has a more animation-model-inspired face deco, what with having a nose and all.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He was only available in a pack of 30 Kreons dubbed &amp;quot;Class of 1984&amp;quot;. This set was made for sale at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014. Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the convention, but as the set sold out at the show, that never happened.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Class of 1984 Optimue Prime at TFU.info]&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|KreOGashapon}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Total Commander Optimus Prime (Convoy)&#039;&#039;&#039; (Gacha capsule Kreon, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ray pistol&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:In late 2014, twelve Kreons were sold through [[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s &amp;quot;TakaraTomy A.R.T.S&amp;quot; [[Gacha]] capsule-toy machines in Japan. Thankfully for the rest of the world, these Kreons are all basically identical to previously-released ones in the Hasbro lines. The Gacha release of Optimus Prime is basically the base [[#Custom|Custom Kreon Optimus]] using his clear-plastic helmet and carrying the small ray pistol, lacking his leg-wheels, smokestacks and backpack (and of course all those other parts and accessories).&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BrickBox}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BrickBox.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Brick Box&#039;&#039;&#039; (2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B2963&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;82&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus Rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Released in the third wave of &amp;quot;Brick Box&amp;quot; sets, and found only at Dollar General stores, this version of Optimus Prime uses the new 2015 style of Kreon hips and torso, with a hollow hip-peg and a central post inside the torso for increased grip... which also makes the torso incompatible with about four years&#039; worth of Kreons. Nice. His face and torso tampographs are new.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The set comes with two bags of Kre-O parts, one coming from the first-year Sideswipe set (mostly all the small bits and the now-useless neck joint), the other &amp;quot;new&amp;quot; with some basic bricks and plates. The set has no instructions, as it&#039;s just a box of bricks to make whatever with.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Battle Changers===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|BattleChangers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BattleChanger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It remains to be seen if Optimus&#039; pieces can be rebuilt [[Alligaticon|into an alligator]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Changers, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0715&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;89&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first wave of &amp;quot;Battle Changers&amp;quot;, this version of Optimus Prime is a &#039;&#039;severely&#039;&#039; built-up Kreon that transforms from truck into a robot and back without removing any parts! However, the sheer chunkiness of his limbs hanging off a Kreon torso make for awkward positioning and questionable balljoint grip strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Like the rest of the Battle Changers, he was available in selected Asian countries in December 2014. These sets only appeared in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BattleChangersOptimusVSMegatron}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BattleChangerVs.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime VS Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Changers 2-pack, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B1506&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;198&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Optimus rifle, trailer&lt;br /&gt;
:This version of Battle Changers Optimus was only available in a two pack set with [[Megatron (Kre-O)#Battle Changers|Battle Changer Megatron]]. He is &#039;&#039;largely&#039;&#039; the same construction as as the single release, but has numerous small differences. He uses a new &amp;quot;double harness&amp;quot; piece on his torso instead of using two harnesses, leaving more space for his head to grip the neck-post, and his chest/windshield parts are each a single clipped &amp;quot;flag&amp;quot; part rather than the multi-part assembly of the single-pack. And of course there&#039;s the additional trailer, which doesn&#039;t have any official robot mode rebuild, and only loosely &amp;quot;connects&amp;quot; to the truck-mode Optimus by being lightly hooked to a single short bar on the back of Optimus&#039;s right leg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This set, like the one above, was only available in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Mini-Con Combiners===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|MiniConCombiner}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Mini-Con Combiners, unreleased)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Bazooka, [[Phaser (weapon)|phaser]], Uzi, scoped pistol, [[Klingon]] blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Mini-Con Combiner&amp;quot;&#039; Optimus comes with one standard Kreon and four &#039;&#039;Cityville&#039;&#039;-syle mini-Kreons of the same character, each one a different incarnation from various franchises. With some extra parts, the mini-Kreons become limbs to make a larger combiner-bot.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The main torso-bot is based on Generation 1 Optimus&#039;s original body. Two of his limbs are based on &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]; one &amp;quot;normal&amp;quot; (Inferno helmet), one pre-[[Earth]]-body (Knock Out helmet). Another is based on [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]] (Soundwave helmet), and the remaining one (Ironhide helmet)... actually looks to be based on the Optimus-like-but-not-Optimus [[Micromaster]] [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]! The heck?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:[https://www.seibertron.com/events/fullsize.php?event_id=400&amp;amp;size=1&amp;amp;image=29 First shown at New York Toy Fair 2015], the Mini-Con Combiners were apparently cancelled without fanfare... a decision that must have come late in the day, as they went on to star in their own promotional animation, &amp;quot;[[Stuck in a Tree]]&amp;quot;, released about eight months after the trade show.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;EZ Collection Gum&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EZC-toy Optimus Gum.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Candy toy, [[2012]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: [[July 30]] 2012&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Released as a [[candy toy]], [[EZ Collection#Transformers: EZ Collection Gum|&#039;&#039;EZ Collection Gum&#039;&#039;]] Convoy is another redeco of &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], featuring the retooled parts for accessories he does not come with. He is decoed once again in his &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)| Generation 2]]&#039;&#039;-ish color scheme with the black legs and Generation 2 Autobot symbol, but this time he is cast out of &amp;quot;metallic&amp;quot; (aka &amp;quot;slightly glittery/glossy&amp;quot;) plastics, and is absolutely &#039;&#039;coated&#039;&#039; in metallic red paint for most of his cab section. His head is now painted metallic dark blue rather than the prior deco&#039;s black.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: As per the toyline&#039;s name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShotstoy-OptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Before time began, I was... a cube.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B003&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;410&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;850&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;370&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]&#039;&#039; Series 1 single-packs, Optimus Prime is a teeny little long-nosed semi truck with &amp;quot;trailer&amp;quot;, with a spring-loaded [[Autotransformation|automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a &amp;quot;spinner&amp;quot; in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. His truck mode and robot body are influenced by the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus Prime]], while his head is taken from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original]]. His blue paint is light and sparkly-metallic, his red paint is dull matte, and his optics are yellow.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This toy was given away free to attendees of Hasbro&#039;s &amp;quot;[[Toy Fair 2012|Collector-Fan Media Day&amp;quot; 2012]], slightly altered by a &amp;quot;Toy Fair 2012&amp;quot; sticker applied to the cardback.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]. He shares parts with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotSuperBot|Super Bot Megatron]] and [[Motormaster (G1)|Motorbreath]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BotShotLauncher}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BStoy-OptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Launcher&#039;&#039;&#039; (Launcher, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;BL001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;920&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;450&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;280&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 1 launchers, this [[repaint]] of Optimus Prime comes with a large trailer that pops open to form a battle station with a spring-loaded launching platform. He appears to have the same plastic colors as the single release, and the same set of [[paint operation]]s, but his paint is done in different shades, having glossy dark blue paint and glossy bright red paint. The black part of his launcher is sculpted to look vaguely like the repair done that is part of Generation 1 Optimus Prime&#039;s repair bay.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BotShotBattleForMatrix}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BStoy-BattlefortheMatrix-LauncherOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Battle for the Matrix&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;UB001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;835&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;505&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;275&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:This minor [[redeco]] of the Optimus Prime Launcher features grey wheels, blue optics, and added red paint on its upper arms, while the launcher has grey plastic in place of black, smaller Autobot symbols on its sides, and gold paint on its interior instead of silver. The [[stock photography]] on the [[packaging]] depicts Optimus with a blue stripe on his built-in &amp;quot;trailer&amp;quot;, which was omitted in the final product.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The set also comes with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Megatron with his launcher]], [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Bumblebee]], and a cardboard token representing the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Bot Shots|Matrix]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSBFTMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Battle for the Matrix&amp;quot; Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BotShotSuperBot}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShots_SuperBotOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;Super Bot 004&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;330&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;315&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;995&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the fourth wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 1 single-packs, Super Bot Optimus Prime is a redeco of his toy in translucent blue plastic. As a Super Bot, he was [[Shortpacking|packed one per case]], and has higher, more lopsided stats than normal Bot Shots. He has a really, &#039;&#039;really&#039;&#039; good Sword stat.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSSBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Super Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BStoy-SpinShotOptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Launcher&#039;&#039;&#039; (Launcher, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;BL001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Launcher, 4 [[Energon cube|Energon Cube]] targets&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;820&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;405&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;390&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 2 launchers, this Optimus Prime transforms into a very boxy &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039;-styled truck with trailer. As a Spin Shot, one manually winds up his upper body beforehand when transforming him into vehicle mode, where striking the front of the vehicle will cause him to burst open and spin while auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher used to propel him to great speeds, as well as four cube targets for him to knock over.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Spin Shot Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BotShotPolarAssaultTeam}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShots PolarAssault Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Polar Assault Team&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;T001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;370&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;945&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;310&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 2 five-packs, this redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy is cast in translucent blue plastic, with his cab painted white. Despite possessing translucent plastic and more lopsided stats than a regular Bot Shot, he is apparently not labeled as a Super Bot. This version of Optimus comes with similarly-themed with new redecos of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Bumblebee]], [[Mirage (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Mirage]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Ironhide]], and [[Jetfire (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Jetfire]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSPAOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Polar Assault Team&amp;quot; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BotShots Dragon Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dragon Track&#039;&#039;&#039; (Playset, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;UB001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Launcher&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;565&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;325&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;725&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Available only with the &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Dragon Track set, this version of Optimus Prime changes from a robot form resembling &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime, into a truck with a rocket exhaust molded into the back of its trailer. As a Flip Shot, he, er, flips up when auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher that can be connected to the track, as well as [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DragonTrack|Flip Shot Megatron and his launcher]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSDTOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Dragon Track&amp;quot; Flip Shot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;BeCool&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BeCool-B03-Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Trailer (Optimus Prime)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Trailer&amp;quot; is practically identical to the &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Battle for the Matrix&amp;quot; Optimus Prime toy with the blue eyes and red arms, the only difference being that the game stats stickers in his chest spinner have been replaced with pictures of his vehicle mode, two people holding hands and the letters &amp;quot;Zzz...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:[[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s [[stock photography]] of Trailer, including the pictures used on the box, uses the original &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Optimus toy with the yellow eyes as a base.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BeCool-B12-Garbage-Truck.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Garbage Truck (Clean Optimus)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Garbage Truck&amp;quot; is a redeco of the same Optimus Prime toy in blue and white, a common coloration for Japanese garbage trucks, that ends up bearing a coincidental resemblance to the &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Polar Assault Team Optimus. His stickers now picture his truck mode being loaded with garbage, his truck mode driving around, and the word &amp;quot;cleaning&amp;quot; in both English and Japanese.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The B12 ID number was previously used for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Special Sports Car]], a limited toy which was only on shelves for three months before being replaced by Garbage Truck.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|TrailerBase}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BS02-BeCool-Trailer-and-Trailer-Base.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|I just passed a &amp;quot;jimmy&amp;quot; and a White, I&#039;ve been passing everything in sight]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Trailer and Trailer Base (Optimus Prime)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;BS02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:This Trailer is identical to the original &#039;&#039;BeCool&#039;&#039; Trailer other than the stickers, and now comes with the trailer/launcher accessory from &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; redecoed in blue with red stripes. While the vehicle mode sticker in his chest remains, the hand-holding and sleeping ones have been replaced by pictures of the launcher: one in base mode and one in trailer mode. He also comes with a sticker sheet for decorating the Trailer Base.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;GT&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|GTR}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:GT-R-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|From Nissan to nii-san.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;GT-R Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[May 25]], 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GT-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Impact Wrench Gun&amp;quot;, [[Misaki]] race queen figure&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;GT-R Prime&amp;quot; is a heavy retool of &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; [[#Alternity|Convoy]], transforming into a 1:32 replica of the Motul Autech GT-R race car used by the {{w|Nismo}} team in the {{w|Super GT}} racing championship series. He retains the flip-out blasters of the &#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; toy and can also wield his new Impact Wrench Gun accessory (also called the &amp;quot;Optimus Rifle&amp;quot; on the &#039;&#039;Transformers GT&#039;&#039; website), a weapon based on the impact wrenches used in car repairs. Like all &#039;&#039;GT&#039;&#039; toys, Prime also comes with a [[GT Sister]], poseable human figures themed after {{w|race queens}}, his partner being a lady named Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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:GT-R Prime&#039;s packaging points out that he can be fitted into &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime&#039;s trailer to replicate the way actual race cars are transported.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This mold was also used, with different heads and accessories, to make the other &#039;&#039;Transformers GT&#039;&#039; toys: [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].&lt;br /&gt;
{{AlternityConvoyMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;FJ Cruiser × Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-FJ-Cruiser-Transformers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=3|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;FJ Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; spare tire/axe&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of a cross-promotion between {{w|Toyota}} and TakaraTomy, the deluxe-sized FJ Optimus Prime transforms into an {{w|Toyota FJ Cruiser|FJ Cruiser}}, with his axe weapon becoming the vehicle&#039;s spare tire. The vehicle mode&#039;s body panels come packaged on the sprue, and can then be clipped onto the core figure. The mass retail release of FJ Optimus includes yellow and white panels, while the red variant was available when purchasing an FJ Cruiser at Japanese Toyota dealerships. As is typical of TakaraTomy exclusives, these variants came in grayscale packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FJOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on FJ Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Construct-Bots&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Construct-Bots-Elite-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Elite Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle. This version is a retool to the Ultimate Class two-pack listed below, as his head design is slightly different. Additionally this version features transparent plastic for his body armor amongst other plastic changes. He includes a blue version of one of the Ultimate Class version&#039;s gun. &lt;br /&gt;
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:As with all [[Construct-Bots]], Optimus Prime&#039;s rubber ball joints on the shoulder and feet can harden over time, which makes it difficult to pose smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Construct-Bots-Elite-Class-OPvsM-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|constructbotsUltimate}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime vs Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Ultimate Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist), [[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle, packed alongside his eternal nemesis [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Megatron]]. This version has opaque colors and a more traditional Optimus color scheme. He includes a projectile weapon along with a variety of melee weapons, as well as a swathe of extra parts for additional configurations.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus&#039; sword was later redecoed/reused for [[Silverbolt (G1)#Construct-Bots|Silverbolt]] and one of &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]]&#039;s weapons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HM-toy Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Modular building is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Upgrade, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;18&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Missile-launching rifle, missile, energy axe, cannon, left &amp;amp; right rocket pods, &amp;quot;Ultra Magnus&amp;quot; right forearm &amp;amp; fist&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &amp;quot;Battle Upgrade&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;[[Hero Mashers]]&#039;&#039; toys, Optimus is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; accessory. As a first-wave figure, he has extra ankle articulation that is not present in later waves (a cut that was made to all &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; lines, not just the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;-branded ones).&lt;br /&gt;
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:He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]&#039;&#039;, meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.&lt;br /&gt;
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:While he is the same size as a standard Hero Masher, his larger [[size class|price point]] is made up for with a lot more parts and gimmicks. Both of his hands are removable, which allows for accessories to be placed in his wrist sockets, notably his iconic &amp;quot;energy axe&amp;quot;. His rifle is a spring-loaded missile launcher. He also comes with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Ultra Magnus]]&#039;s right arm, which is a [[redeco]] of &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Hero Mashers|Bulkhead]]&#039;s, only molded to remove that toy&#039;s missile-launching gimmick.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HM-toy Optimus Electronic.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Mom said it&#039;s &#039;&#039;my&#039;&#039; turn on the [[Xbox 360|Xbox]].&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Electronic Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Electronic Action, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;22&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Missile launching cannon, missile, sword, shield, bladed shield, electronic left forearm, bladed left fist, torso armor, left &amp;amp; right winged &amp;quot;launchers&amp;quot;, left &amp;amp; right armor boots&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first (and only) wave of larger electronic &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers Transformers&#039;&#039; toys, the base Optimus Prime figure in this set is &#039;&#039;almost&#039;&#039; identical to the above &amp;quot;Battle Upgrade&amp;quot; toy; this version has a closed right fist that can hold accessories rather than the Battle Upgrade version&#039;s finger-pointy one.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:However, this set comes with a completely different (and much larger) pile of accessories to turn Optimus (or any other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; figure) into a hulking armored warrior. He comes with an extra left forearm with an electronic light, used to light up clear-plastic accessories when they&#039;re plugged into his wrist socket. Several of these accessories take inspiration from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]]&#039;s gear, notably a very &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039;-esque shield.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Oddly, the big stompy boots accessories are designed in a way that Optimus is really far back in them, leaving a huge gap between his shins and the boots&#039; &amp;quot;knee&amp;quot; guards. Presumably this is to accommodate other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; toys with much larger footprints.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;EZ Collection&#039;&#039; (2013)==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|EG07}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-2014-EG01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=0.99|thumb|I&#039;m the one you actually want. Except that you&#039;re gonna import it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;EG01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:This &#039;&#039;EZ Collection&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is &#039;&#039;yet&#039;&#039; another release of the &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; redeco with the Motorbreath retooling, but this time he features light blue paint applications in place of the original dark blue. Like the rest of his brethren on the same line, Optimus features a movie version of the Autobot insignia.&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Bearbrick&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Bearbrick OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Honey is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[July 17]], 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime transforms from a Bearbrick painted up like himself to a bear-eared robot. He has no accessories, but holes in his [[robot mode]] hands can accommodate other toys&#039; weapons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This mold, with a different head sculpt, was also used for the simultaneously released Bearbrick [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]], and also redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] and &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]]. It was further retooled into Bearbrick [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Starscream]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (campaign item)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AOE-toy Convoy AnniversaryClear.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy [Anniversary Clear Ver.]&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:A [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]&#039;&#039; Legends Class [[#Legends_Class|Optimus Prime]] toy with the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; [[Motormaster (G1)#GDO|Motorbreath]] [[retool]]ing (for accessories he does not come with), Convoy is cast in red and black clear plastic. He has been retooled to include a magnet in his right foot, allowing him to interact with &#039;&#039;Lost Age&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Lost Age|Battle Command Optimus Prime]] and &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&amp;amp;Chomp|Stomp &amp;amp; Chomp Grimlock]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Convoy was available at a variety of 2014 events, including on [[May 3]] at a &amp;quot;Kids Walk&amp;quot; event at {{w|Fuji Speedway}}, in special packaging on [[May 16]] at the &amp;quot;Transformers Celebration 2014&amp;quot; midnight event at the Sunshine City [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] store in {{w|Ikebukuro}}, on [[June 15]] at Tokyo Toy Show 2014, at the Aeon Mall in {{w|Kasukabe}} on [[July 19]], and at the &amp;quot;Transformers Expo&amp;quot; event in {{w|Yokohama}} on [[August 9]]; at the Expo&#039;s preview night, attendees could also acquire a sticker sheet designed to turn the toy into Nemesis Prime. Convoy was also available as one of three preorder bonuses for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]&#039;&#039; [[Roadbuster (G1)#Cloud|Roadbuster]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Yokohama Convoy|Nemesis Prime/Yokohama Convoy]].&lt;br /&gt;
{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Legend Commander Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Legend-Commander-Collection-LC-01-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy (Jodai&amp;lt;!--初代--&amp;gt;)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;LC-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster, Energon Axe&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the &#039;&#039;[[Legend Commander Collection]]&#039;&#039; sold at [[Transformers Expo]], &amp;quot;Convoy (Jodai)&amp;quot;—&#039;&#039;jodai&#039;&#039; (初代) meaning &amp;quot;first generation&amp;quot;—is a redeco of &#039;&#039;Robotmasters&#039;&#039; G1 Convoy. While most of the paint masks are identical to the original mold, other changes include replacing the translucent parts into clear blue plastic, and the panel-lining on the grill is stripped off. Unlike the first toy, he does not include a pair of swappable 3mm fists, his missile launcher, or his Calamity Defenser weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Remaining stock was sold through [[TakaraTomy Mall]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Optimus Prime Pen==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:OptimusPrimePen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hand cramps are the right of all sentient writers and artists.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Optimus Prime Pen&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in Japan by [[Sentinel (company)|Sentinel]] as part of the 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime Pen is a well-articulated robot that folds into the shape of a rather chunky, but functional ballpoint pen. The tip of the pen is formed from his ion blaster, with the barrel acting as a cap.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Black Convoy Pen|Black Convoy Pen]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Ultra Magnus Pen|Ultra Magnus Pen]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2014)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers-2014-Legion-Optimus-Prime-(black-insignia).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Black insignia version pictured.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legion Class, 2014/2015/2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:Another release of the &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Legends Class sculpt, the deco for its initial release is &#039;&#039;almost&#039;&#039; identical to the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; release from 2012, having silver chest-windows instead of light-metallic-blue, plus a large &amp;quot;CE&amp;quot; mark and number on the backs of its legs, declaring the toy meets European product safety requirements. The tooling is identical to the 2012 release&#039;s running change variant, with the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top compatible with [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] [[C joint|3mm]] pegs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Bizarrely, the [[package art]] is lifted directly from the &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class Optimus Prime/Autobot Roller two-pack&#039;s packaging, whereas the [[stock photography|stock photos]] depicted on the back of the packaging are taken from &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime&#039;s packaging and only slightly altered, advertising a &amp;quot;[[Reveal the Shield]]&amp;quot; [[rubsign]] [[gimmick]] the toy doesn&#039;t actually have. Meanwhile, Hasbro&#039;s official stock photos provided to online retailers (including an in-packaging photo) depict the toy with the sword that came with the running change variant of the sculpt&#039;s 2012 release, even though the actual toy doesn&#039;t include the sword.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Legion Class Optimus Prime has been found at Family Dollar and Dollar General stores in the United States. A later [[variant]] repleaced the red Autobot insignia with a black version. This later version was also released at general retail in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Russia. In Singapore it was released together with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]] as part of the promotion for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039; in selected cinemas.&lt;br /&gt;
:This figure was made available again, without any changes, in 2015, this time in new packaging resembling the then-concurrent packaging design for the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; line, but replacing the name &amp;quot;Generations&amp;quot; with &amp;quot;Authentic Transformers&amp;quot;. It was also given a new Hasbro product code number and UPC barcode, thereby technically making it a separate product. In 2017, it was re-released &#039;&#039;again&#039;&#039;, this time in a minor variant of the 2014 version&#039;s packaging (including the original product code number and barcode) that now lacked the reference to the non-existing &amp;quot;Reveal the Shield&amp;quot; gimmick.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]], the Black Insignia variant of the toy ended up being dumped to some hobby shop dealers in Asia., and even returned to discount stores like Five Below and 99 Cents Only in the US in 2020.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Nanoblock Motion Choro-Q&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:NanoblockChoroQConvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not Minecraft.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 11]], 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:Produced as a collaboration between toylines &#039;&#039;[[Diablock|Nanoblock]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Choro-Q]]&#039;&#039;, this Optimus Prime is a building block toy providing pieces to build both Optimus Prime&#039;s super deformed robot mode and, separately, his truck mode (or something else, if you want). His truck mode is built on a generic &#039;&#039;Choro-Q&#039;&#039; chassis outfitted with an electric motor and can be remote-controlled using a smartphone app. While the chassis is physically generic, its firmware identifies it as belonging to the Convoy kit, and the smartphone app&#039;s controls adopt a blue and red theme to match, complete with Autobot logo on the steering wheel hub.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|QT09}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:QTransformers Optimus Prime GT.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Ohhh! Boo hoo! Let me play a sad song for you on the world&#039;s smallest Optimus Prime!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[January 24]], [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QT-09&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Q-Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a tiny [[super deformed]] toy based on the [[#Alternity|&#039;&#039;Alternity&#039;&#039; Convoy]] design, transforming into a Nissan GT-R R35, though his legs retain the traditional blue truck bed motif. The English name on the packaging refers to him as just &amp;quot;Optimus&amp;quot;. He comes with a code for unlocking &amp;quot;GTR Optimus Prime&amp;quot; as a playable character in the &#039;&#039;[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]&#039;&#039; game. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime was retooled into &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Soundwave]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:QTransformers Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[April 25]], 2015 / [[January 30]], 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID numbers:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QT-19&#039;&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;&#039;QTF-04&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; Convoy is based on his traditional design, transforming into a flat-nose truck with an integrated, non-removable trailer. He comes with a code for unlocking Generation 1 Optimus Prime, under the name &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot;, in &#039;&#039;Mystery of Convoy Returns&#039;&#039;. This toy was re-released with a new ID number as part of the second &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; series.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Convoy was redecoed into &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Q-Transformers|Black Convoy]] and retooled into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:QTM Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QT-M&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:QT-M Optimus Prime is a redeco of the GT-R Optimus Prime mold in the colors of the Transformers-sponsored [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf30th/teammach/ Nissan GT-R] used by the Team Mach racing team (a vehicle previously used as the base for the non-toy character [[Mach Five Racing Prime]]). Like &#039;&#039;[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s [[Safety Prime]], this toy was a collaboration with the [[w:Super GT|Super GT]] racing series and was given away free to young children who attended TakaraTomy-sponsored &amp;quot;Kids&#039; Walk&amp;quot; events held by Super GT in the fall season of 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:OptimusPrimeOriginalPlaystation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|U R NOT &amp;lt;font color=red&amp;gt;E&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation&#039;&#039;&#039; (02/2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Controller, memory card&lt;br /&gt;
:Released alongside a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Mega Drive Megatron|Sega Mega Drive version of Megatron]] and outside of any other toyline, &amp;quot;Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation&amp;quot; transforms from robot to a scaled-down non-functional [[Sony]] [[PlayStation]] video game console. He features an opening disc compartment and comes with two accessories, a memory card and a controller that splits in two and attaches to his lower arms to act as blasters.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotCon-2015-General-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;General Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (BotCon 2015 two-pack)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Launcher, missile, missile pod, pistol, rifle, cannon/rifle stock, cannon/rifle scope&lt;br /&gt;
:Available in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Generation 2&amp;quot; 2-pack alongside [[Hound (G1)/toys#Timelines|Sgt. Hound]] at [[BotCon 2015]], General Optimus Prime is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[Roadbuster (G1)#Generations|Roadbuster]] based on the cancelled &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[#G2General|General Optimus Prime toy]]. He transforms into an off-road vehicle and comes with numerous weapons, all of which peg via 5mm post onto his vehicle rear/legs, shoulders, upper &amp;amp; lower arms, and hands: a spring-loaded, missile-firing launcher, a pistol, a rifle, and two small cannons that respectively form the scope and stock of the rifle. All of his weapons can combine to form an unwieldy superweapon. The flaws from the original mold are likely to be retained from this release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold also served as the basis of the non-toy &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]&#039;&#039; incarnations of [[Guiledart#Beast Wars: Uprising|Guiledart]] and [[Killer Punch#Beast Wars: Uprising|Killer Punch]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/BCGeneralOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; General Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Unite Warriors&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-UW05-Convoy.jpg|upright=2.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy Grand Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (giftset, [[February 27]], [[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;UW-05&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots&lt;br /&gt;
:Takara&#039;s iteration of &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the Rodimus mold). This version of Convoy has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon. Like &#039;&#039;Unite Warriors&#039;&#039; [[Menasor (G1)#Unite Warriors|Menasor]], the set also features some minor improvements to the original sculpts, such as improved hip-ratchets for Convoy for increased stability. He also had the slightly modified pegs that Legends Class Rodimus (or Blackjack, Runabout, and Runamuck) can securely attach to, which was previously used for Battle Core Optimus Prime. The tampographed Autobot insignia on the roof/flip out head joint are now re-positioned to his side truck panels. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; release]] of the mold, Convoy features additional paint operations on the thighs, truck bumpers, the details on the inner legs, the gestalt chest halves (which are now painted over due to being molded in grey plastic), and the gestalt torso&#039;s lower section. The stomach&#039;s deco is also minimized, and the silver paint operations on the lower legs are now replaced with gunmetal while the mute metallic blue is now shiny metallic. When it comes to unpaintable plastic; his knee joints and feet are blue while the majority of the shoulder joints are now red. In addition, his gestalt skirt flap is now molded in the same grey color, and the leg panels and thighs are now molded in black, with the latter being painted in silver with some yellow details. As the thighs are painted, care must be taken while transforming him in both modes, as they&#039;re somewhat prone to paint scraping. To minimize the damage, the two rear halves must be opened first to transform the legs. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Xiaomi / Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Optimus Prime Power Bank.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transforms from robot to the Monolith from 2001 and back!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Power Bank&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039; Shield/Power Bank Shell, wings, sword, USB cord&lt;br /&gt;
:Available as a [[HasCon 2017]] exclusive, this Optimus Prime transforms from robot into a &#039;&#039;working&#039;&#039; power bank that supports 6500 mAh of battery power, thanks to a team-up between [[Hasbro]] and Chinese consumer electronics company {{w|Xiaomi}}. As a throwback to the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;s&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt; [[Laser Rod]] gimmick, the USB cord can also plug on his sword to light-up.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;au x Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|Cell service is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in conjunction with Japanese cellphone maker au,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p170201.pdf TakaraTomy au x Transformers Project press release]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &#039;&#039;au x Transformers&#039;&#039; INFOBAR Optimus Prime celebrates 15 years since the 2002 au Design Project that resulted in the INFOBAR cellphone, as well as the 10th anniversary of the [[Live-action film series|live-action films]]. He transforms into a (non-functional) scaled-down replica of the 2002 au INFOBAR, and in lieu of cellphone functions, the figure can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is also non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical &amp;quot;Transformers INFOBAR&amp;quot; design. He features articulated hands for grasping the included tiny flip-phone accessory (which can flip open) that is stored in the bottom of the cell phone mode. The figure also includes a display stand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The project was crowd-funded through Japanese crowd-funding site Makuake.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/01/31/transformers-x-au-transforming-phones-launch-crowdfunding-campaign-332289 Transformers x au Transforming Phones Launch Crowdfunding Campaign at TFW2005.com]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; For 5,400 yen, contributors received an INFOBAR Optimus Prime, or for 16,200 yen, received INFOBAR Optimus Prime, INFOBAR Megatron and INFOBAR Bumblebee, the only way to obtain the last two items. The project received one million yen in the first 24 hours, ultimately topping out at over 32 million yen.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was redecoed into INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (below) and slightly retooled with new heads and redecoed into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://time-space.kddi.com/au-transformers/ More information on au x Transformers website (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.makuake.com/project/au-transformers/ More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Makuake crowd-funding site (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://chohenken.com/2017/10/08/INFOBARtf_optimusprime-nishikigoi/ Pictorial review of INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Chohenken (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime-ANNIN.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|White knight vs [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Music Label|white noise]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) is a redeco of INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI), transforming into a recreation of the ANNIN edition of the INFOBAR cellphone. All-white in cellphone mode, he sports additional blue and red detailing in robot mode. Surprisingly, this white repaint of Optimus is not based on Ultra Magnus, but rather his [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|movie incarnation]]. Like the other figures in this line, he is not a working cellphone but can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical &amp;quot;Transformers INFOBAR&amp;quot; design. The figure also includes a display stand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was also retooled into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://time-space.kddi.com/feature/news-sp/20170713/2041 More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Authentics 5inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You know it&#039;s bad when they have to tell you it&#039;s authentic.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bravo, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers Authentics|&#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;]] toyline, &amp;quot;Autobot Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is roughly the size of a 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Mini-Con Battle Packs|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Battle Pack]] toy. He changes from an [[evergreen]]-inspired robot into a more G1-based truck in just four steps. His instructions are incorrect; for truck mode, his legs must be folded in before the arms, otherwise the locking tabs on the arms will get in the way. Due to his transformation, he ends up with no elbows and a fake chest. He also has problems standing up due to hollow legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Authentics 7inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In case you wanted a bigger turd.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alpha, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
:Standing at the height of a Voyager figure, &amp;quot;Autobot Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is nearly identical to his smaller counterpart. He retains the four-step transformation while gaining the (sideways) elbows that the little guy lacks. Like his wavemate [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Authentics|Grimlock]], Optimus comes with kibble detached in-package.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Changer, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
:This Optimus Prime scales with the rest of the Titan Hero/Guardian/Changer figures, utilizing a different transformation scheme compared to his previous &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039; figures. Due to the said transformation scheme, and unusual for an Optimus Prime toy; his shoulders end up sticking out from the cab&#039;s rear.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Street Fighter II × Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Collab-toy SF2 Ryu.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The pipes are broken!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy [Ryu] vs Megatron [Vega]&#039;&#039;&#039; (Two-pack, [[2018]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: [[May 26]] 2018&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: sword, double-barreled rifle, Headmaster&lt;br /&gt;
:Available as part of the exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]&#039;&#039; toyline, &amp;quot;Convoy&amp;quot; is a redeco of &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]] in [[Ryu]]&#039;s traditional colors, fleshtones and all. His vehicle modes are both adorned with the &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;fūrinkazan&#039;&#039;&amp;quot; kanji from Ryu&#039;s belt: 風林火山 (&amp;quot;as fast as the wind, as quiet as the forest, as daring as fire, and immovable as the mountain&amp;quot;). He transforms from robot to tanker truck to plane and back. Both vehicle modes have &amp;quot;cockpit&amp;quot; areas to seat any [[Titan Master]] (or compatible) figure. Like all &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Voyager class figures, he has built in mechanisms to &amp;quot;bulk up&amp;quot; his noggin. In his case these are spring-loaded pylons. The smaller Headmaster&#039;s robot mode is also painted to resemble Ryu.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Convoy was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Megatron]] &amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;[&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;[[M. Bison#Toys|Vega]]&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;]&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;. This set was available for pre-order on [[TakaraTomy Mall]] from [[November 22]] to [[November 27|27]], 2017, with orders fulfilled in late May 2018. A pre-order goal was set as well: if at least 3000 units were pre-ordered, the set would also come with clear display stands for both toys.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This two-pack was later brought to the west in 2022 as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Collaborative]]&#039;&#039; line, released as a [[Target]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] exclusive in the United States. It is currently unknown what differences there are between the two releases; the Hasbro versions likely have new manufacturing tampographs, at least.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Golden Lagoon&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF 35th Golden Lagoon Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No luck required... until you transform him.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[July 29]], 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;GL-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion blaster, energon axe, Matrix of Leadership&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]&#039;&#039; Convoy is a gold and gold chrome redeco of MP-10 in homage of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|episode of the same name]]. He does not include the trailer, Roller or Spike, but retains his energon axe, ion blaster, and Matrix of Leadership. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of TakaraTomy&#039;s 35th anniversary celebration, he was initially released at Summer [[Wonder Festival]] 2018, then later through [[Cybertron Satellite]] stores across Japan and [[TakaraTomy Mall]] on [[September 9]], 2018. Along with the rest of the &#039;&#039;Golden Lagoon&#039;&#039; toys, he was later rereleased through [[Hasbro Pulse]] in January 2021.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was used to represent &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects comic .281.29|Gold Primus Convoy]]&#039;&#039;&#039; in the &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects Special Comic|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039; comic.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;G-Shock × Transformers&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G-Shock X Transformers Master Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;lt;big&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;STAR PLATINUM!&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/big&amp;gt;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Master Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 8]], [[2018]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 [[Star Drive Cannon]], [[Chrono Matrix]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Released to celebrate the 35th anniversary of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; and G-Shock, Master Optimus Prime transforms into a &amp;quot;Pedestal Prime Mode&amp;quot; that can hold the included Chrono Matrix accessory or a G-Shock watch. In particular, it is able to hold G-Shock DW-5600 series and DW-6900 series watches. The included Star Drive Cannons can be held in the hands in robot mode, or attached to its Pedestal Prime Mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was retooled to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Master Nemesis Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Master Optimus Prime Resonant Mode [With G-Shock]&#039;&#039;&#039; (December 8, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 Star Drive Cannon, Chrono Matrix&lt;br /&gt;
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:Essentially the same release as above, but includes a compatible DW-6900TF-4 watch.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:VintageG1-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Aren&#039;t you over [[Bumblebee (film)|trailers]] by now?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right)&lt;br /&gt;
:Sold at a &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Leader-price point, &#039;&#039;[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a [[Walmart]]-exclusive reissue of the [[#The Transformers|Generation 1 toy]] without the trailer. It includes the two versions of his blaster rifle that had not been packaged together since the [[#NewYearConvoy|New Year Special release]], and his smokestacks are now restored to their long, untrimmed glory not seen in the U.S. since the [[#Generation 2|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy]]. The silver stripes on his chest and arms are now painted, replacing the factory-applied stickers. In addition, this release comes with a new sticker sheet that features more symmetrical designs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like all &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; figures, Optimus Prime was [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada and general release in Asia, notably Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us.&lt;br /&gt;
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==35th Anniversary==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-35th-Anniversary-OP-set-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Convoy &amp;amp; Optimus Prime Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: [[December]] [[2019]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left &amp;amp; right)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, Convoy is basically a TakaraTomy release of the &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; toy above, complete with an additional laser blaster. It does not however come with the modified sticker sheet from the &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Convoy was only sold as a set with (but packaged separately from) [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#35th Anniversary|Optimus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Crossover Collection&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MyLittlePrime.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;My Little Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2020]])&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of a series featuring crossovers between &#039;&#039;[[My Little Pony]]&#039;&#039; and other properties including &#039;&#039;[[Ghostbusters]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;Power Rangers&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;Dungeons &amp;amp; Dragons&#039;&#039;, My Little Prime is a pony representation of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] using a mold inspired by Generation 1 of the equine property. He has an Autobot [[insignia]] as his cutie mark. The figure has no articulation aside from a ball-jointed tail.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://hasbropulse.com/products/my-little-pony-crossover-collection-transformers-my-little-prime My Little Prime at Hasbro Pulse]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Transformers Fan Book==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kodansha-TF-Fanbook-2021-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Fan Book 2021]]&#039;&#039;&#039; (TV-Magazine Mook, 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: July 2021&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as one of the freebies (along with the Stealth-colored Bumblebee) for the 2021 issue of the &#039;&#039;Transformers Fan Book&#039;&#039;, this Optimus Prime is yet another redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Legends Class|&#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Legends Class mold]]. Deco changes include the silver paint being stripped from the smokestacks, while the rest of the body parts, such as the lower waist and the upper thighs/tanks, are painted in black instead. This release uses the Motorbreath retooling.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{2010LegendsOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Robosen Collector&#039;s Edition==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Robosen_Optimus_Prime_stock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This isn&#039;t your slightly older brother&#039;s [[Automorph Technology|automorph.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Auto-Converting Robot&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable&lt;br /&gt;
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:Robosen&#039;s Optimus Prime is a highly interactive, programmable transforming robot. With over 5,000 pieces, 60 microchips, 27 servo motors, 6 high-intensity [[light-emitting diode|LED]]s, 80 different sound effects including voice clips from Peter Cullen, a dedicated iOS/Android bluetooth app interface, and a pricetag of $750 USD, it blurs the line between &amp;quot;toy&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;high-end showroom electronics.&amp;quot; Users can choose between multiple ways to control its robotic movements: including pre-programmed voice commands, pre-programmed app controls, or user-created movement scripts. In truck mode, it can drive as directed or honk its horn. In its [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]]-influenced 19&amp;quot;-tall robot mode, it can execute a long list of included scripted actions featuring voice and sound effects, plus an infinite variety of user-programmed poses and user-scripted movement sequences. It has distinct attack movements and sounds to be used with its weapons, and has flip-out wrist communicators featuring sticker images of Megatron and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The main power source is an internal rechargeable lithium ion battery. The truck&#039;s front bumper flips down to expose the charging port and the separate micro USB interface port. A replaceable CR 1220 3V battery powers the &amp;quot;laser rifle&#039;s&amp;quot; LED; it&#039;s not really a laser, but it&#039;s bright. The instructions say don&#039;t look straight at it. &lt;br /&gt;
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:In voice command mode, the spoken user command for conversion between truck and robot modes is officially supposed to be &amp;quot;[[Trademark#Genericized trademarks|convert]],&amp;quot; but secretly the toy will respond the same if you say &amp;quot;transform.&amp;quot; It also responds to more than 30 other simple words and phrases which trigger other animations and basic functions: such as: &amp;quot;turn left&amp;quot; to turn left, &amp;quot;move right&amp;quot; to step to the right, or &amp;quot;hero&amp;quot; to strike a superheroic ground-punching pose. 6 months after launch, the Robosen software developers were still releasing new movement animations and firmware updates via channels that can be found in the official app, with no announced end date for their continuing improvements.&lt;br /&gt;
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:27 servo motors might sound like a lot, but compared to contemporary 1st-party figures costing hundreds and hundreds (&#039;&#039;and hundreds!&#039;&#039;) of dollars less, this item does lack some some pretty standard joints: such as neck rotation, wrist rotation, and the type of leg rotation that would have allowed the feet to point in different directions.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Although this Optimus Prime does mostly transform on its own, there are some additional manual adjustments required to make each mode look the way it&#039;s advertised. In robot mode, one red panel can be removed from the back of the head, and the gas tanks can be moved into a lower position on the legs. If the gas tanks are not lowered, they can protrude enough to obstruct animation. For vehicle mode, the removable red panel should be reattached, gas tanks moved back so they don&#039;t cover the wheels, and the side-view mirrors can be flipped out.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In truck mode, especially via app control, Optimus is a fully functional remote control vehicle that can move forward, backward, and turn. Its steering does not happen the way real trucks do when they tilt the axles of the front wheels within their wheel wells; Instead, Optimus turns by throwing both legs simultaneously to one side or the other, which gives the appearance that the entire cab is pivoting around a central axis.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In robot mode, Optimus&#039; default idle behavior is not to stand perfectly still. Instead, he will slowly &amp;quot;breathe&amp;quot; with a subtle inhaling/exhaling motion like a human would have after aerobic exercise. From there, he will occasionally shift into other statuesque poses.&lt;br /&gt;
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:When asked to turn right or left in robot mode, Optimus is not able to perform that action in two or three normal steps with ankle and hip rotation like a human would. He lacks any leg joints that rotate around a vertical axis, so for him to rotate his body to the right, he must perform a startling stutter shuffle move. He pushes one foot out slightly forward, the other foot slightly backward, and maintains that orientation while rapidly sliding his legs together and apart more than once per second until the asymmetrical rapid sliding friction of his feet against the floor eventually scoots him into facing a different direction. This movement can wear out the paint on his inner soles pretty fast, even on smoother surfaces.&lt;br /&gt;
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:None of the toy&#039;s motorized joints are capable of supporting substantial weight without electricity. This means that when powered off, the robot cannot stand upright without external support. If the toy is in robot mode and senses its batteries are getting low, then to prevent a damaging fall, it will automatically shift into a droopy squatting pose that it can safely sustain while powered off. The average operating time from a full battery charge is approximately 40 minutes. The charging port is not accessible while the robot is standing up. Plugging in the charger while the toy is powered on might endanger fragile components.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Yes, the above means that this toy in effect cannot be displayed in robot mode when not in active use. It can&#039;t really be displayed in the proper truck mode either, as the robot legs need battery power to stay rigidly locked into truck configuration and will droop when turned off. It is rather clearly intended to remain in its protective carrying case most of the time. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Aside from the laser rifle, none of the LED lights in the eyes, headlights, or tail lights can be deactivated while the toy is powered on. In robot mode, the brake lights shine brightly from the backs of the feet, and the headlights shine from within the forearms. Some of the pre-programmed actions exploit this deliberately, by having Optimus brandish his bright headlights as flip-out weapons. The laser rifle&#039;s LED turns on and off with its own physical switch.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Many of the pre-loaded animations assume Optimus is holding his gun in his right hand and/or that he is holding his axe in his left hand. The toy has no sensors to detect whether those accessories are in place, and the app does not consistently label which animations use accessories. It also does not label the many animations that might damage the toy if attempted while accessories are attached, but &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;transforming&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; converting him or punching the ground would be a bad idea. So don&#039;t activate any animations while the accessories are attached unless you&#039;re sure you know what will happen.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In addition to action/fighting/greetings animations, there are also many silly animations available from the official download page, including: Air Guitar with the G1 cartoon theme song, air drumming, a gyrating silent &amp;quot;Christmas&amp;quot; dance, doing push-ups then getting exhausted and passing out, and the {{w|Dab_(dance)|Dab}}.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The app-controlled motion programming interface is extremely complex. The position of each joint at each step in an animation can be dictated either with numerical parameters, or by sensing the positions of the joints on the toy during programming. Many poses can be strung together to form long action sequences. The app uses long gamified sequences of tutorials to teach programming techniques and unlock more sound clips for use in more animations. Despite that available complexity though, there are some actions used by official animations that cannot be performed in customized sequences: such as a head nod, a full mode conversion, or vehicle driving commands.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Given this piece&#039;s fragility, complexity, and high cost, it is appropriate that it is packaged in a heavy duty foam-padded carrying case, complete with clasps and a handle. But the case can&#039;t protect from paint wear issues that arise quickly via actual use. Prime&#039;s knuckles and feet will instantly get severe scrape marks if he transforms on a rough surface like concrete, but even smooth unvarnished wood can wear the gloss off the paint before long. Even soft carpeting might not be safe, as some users report toppling issues due to a &#039;&#039;lack&#039;&#039; of traction. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The sound effect for Prime&#039;s gun is of a distinctly &amp;quot;realistic&amp;quot; machine gun, and Hasbro has stated this effect may be changed.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/22623017/optimus-prime-transformer-auto-converting-programmable-robot-hasbro-robosen Review of Robosen Optimus Prime] mentioning the sound effect choice&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Accurate 3-D images of this Robosen toy appear throughout its app interface, but the app also decorates prominent buttons with drawings of &#039;&#039;[[Evergreen]]&#039;&#039; Optimus. The app and manual also contain many mistakes in spelling, grammar, typography, labeling transposition, etc.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This item was revealed on [[Hasbro Pulse]] in April 2021, and began shipping to purchasers in October 2021. The TakaraTomy release of the figure is unchanged, though the dialogue will be swapped from English to Japanese with [[Tesshō Genda]] reprising his role. &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Flagship Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable&lt;br /&gt;
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:One year after the release of the original Robosen Optimus Prime, the figure was re-labeled as &amp;quot;Flagship Optimus Prime&amp;quot; and rereleased with no changes.... except the price tag, now $999. &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Elite Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Elite Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is a downsized version of the original (and now &amp;quot;Flagship&amp;quot;) Robosen Optimus Prime, standing a mere 16&amp;quot; instead of 19&amp;quot; and costing $699. The different proportions result in a few noticeable but minor visual changes, such as the fuel tanks on his legs being a different shape and elevation compared to the original toy. It retains all the features and programmable functions as the original. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Classic Heroes Team&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Classic Heroes Team Rescan Optimus Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (All Star Rescan, [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
:A redeco of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|Rescue Bots]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#RacingTrailer|Optimus Prime Racing Trailer set]] minus the trailer, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classic Heroes Team|Classic Heroes Team]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime converts from robot mode to truck mode in a single step and features a slightly different deco from the original release, including blue windows instead of black, yellow highlights in place of the light blue and greens, new silver and black paint applications on the legs, and a new Autobot insignia over the chest area.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was also released in a &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots Academy&#039;&#039; packaging with the &#039;&#039;Classic Heroes Team&#039;&#039; branding as a subline, arguably making it into [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#CHT|another incarnation of the character]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;LEGO&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Lego-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;[[Avengers|Autobots, assemble]]… my body.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[June 1]], [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10302&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1,508&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;[[Ion blaster]]&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[Energon-axe|Energon axe]]&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[Energon cube]]&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;[[Matrix of Leadership|Autobot Matrix of Leadership]]&amp;quot;, [[Jet pack|jetpack]], display plaque, optional waist panel, brick separator &lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] ([[LEGO]])}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:The first ever collaboration between [[Hasbro]] and one of its main competitors, [[LEGO]], 10302 Optimus Prime is a fully brick-built model of the Autobot leader standing 13.5 inches tall, released under LEGO&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[fandom:Brickipedia:Icons|Icons]]&#039;&#039; subtheme. Unlike (most of) Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; sets that preceded it, this &#039;&#039;LEGO&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime set is fully transformable from robot to truck mode without having to disassemble any parts. He also includes an optional waist piece for fans to either display him with the Generation 1 toy-accurate truck bumper or the cartoon-accurate yellow block-shaped detail. A tall, top-heavy model, stability concerns mean he is not as articulated as a normal action figure, notably lacking bending knees.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Prime comes with a plethora of brick-built accessories. He includes his ion blaster, his &amp;quot;Energon axe&amp;quot; (which can plug into either wrist once you remove the fist), a pink &amp;quot;Energon cube&amp;quot;, the &amp;quot;Autobot Matrix of Leadership&amp;quot; (which can be stored inside his chest), and a jetpack based on the one he borrowed from [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] in &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]&amp;quot; (which can be attached to his back). Aside from the Matrix, only the ion blaster has dedicated storage when Prime is in truck mode, fitting between his legs to form the truck&#039;s trailer hitch; according to a small trivia blurb in the instructions, this is because the ion blaster was the only accessory in the set that was also included with the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy. Of course, this is LEGO we&#039;re talkin&#039; about, so if you want, you can store the rest of the stuff on him anywhere you see some exposed studs! &lt;br /&gt;
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:To round things out, an &#039;&#039;[[fandom:Brickipedia:Ultimate Collector&#039;s Series|Ultimate Collector&#039;s Series]]&#039;&#039;-styled display plaque featuring Optimus Prime&#039;s name (in both English and Ancient Autobot), function, motto, and [[Tech Spec]]s is included.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime&#039;s [[Instructions|instruction booklet]] contains a short segment written by none other than LEGO Senior Designer [[Joe Kyde]], which showcases the history of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; brand and the character of Optimus Prime. Unfortunately, said instructions also contain an assembly error: the stickered details on Prime&#039;s thighs are applied upside down compared to the Generation 1 [[character model]]. This error is also present on the [[stock photography]] on the packaging. Fortunately, the panels can be removed easily and reinstalled in the correct orientation for a more accurate robot mode. The aforementioned blurb also contains an amusing compromise—giving up on any attempt to reconcile Optimus&#039;s famous catchphrase and the need to protect Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; [[trademark]], it renders the iconic command as [[:File:Convert and roll out.jpg|&amp;quot;Autobots, &#039;&#039;convert&#039;&#039; and roll out!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://brickset.com/sets/10302-1/Optimus-Prime More information on 10302 Optimus Prime at Brickset]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Anti-Gravity-Pedestal-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Set&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: June 30, 2022&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Blaster, &amp;quot;[[Flight stand#Flight stands|Tenseg Base]]&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
:This uniquely branded &#039;&#039;Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base&#039;&#039; release of Optimus Prime is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Ultra Magnus]]&#039;s inner robot. Optimus Prime comes with a silver &amp;quot;Tenseg Base&amp;quot; which he can attach to, simulating a &amp;quot;floating&amp;quot; pose. Optimus Prime retains &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039;/&#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; Ultra Magnus&#039;s blaster accessory, colored in a darker metallic gray in a possible attempt to emulate Prime&#039;s usual [[ion blaster]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unusually for TakaraTomy, the vehicle mode stock photos are slightly mistransformed - the upper body isn&#039;t slid all the way forward, which makes the truck grille appear misaligned. Also, the Hasbro Pulse listing of the figure labels it as a &amp;quot;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;]]&amp;quot; figure, likely because the figure&#039;s box comes sheathed in a &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; branded sleeve.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Sold separately are two alternately colored bases; one in &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color: #a62621&amp;quot;&amp;gt;heroic Autobot red&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; and the other in &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color: #634993&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;EVIL&#039;&#039;&#039; Decepticon purple&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;. Initially due for release in March 2022, Prime and the bases were eventually released on June 30.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In a happy accident of cross-compatibility, Tenseg Base Optimus Prime can be equipped with the armor and alternate head included with &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Ultra Magnus]] to replicate the [[:File:RedCabPoweredConvoy.jpeg|red cab variant]] of &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; Powered Convoy released in [[GiG]]&#039;s short-lived &#039;&#039;[[Trasformer]]&#039;&#039; {{sic}} toyline, minus Super Buggy.&lt;br /&gt;
{{WFCSiegeUltraMagnusMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Canon/Transformer&#039;&#039;s==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Canon-Transformers-Optimus-Prime-R5.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Canon is the right of all sentient photographers.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime R5&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
**Accessories: Camera Cap/Shield, small camera accessory, Matrix of Leadership&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Canon/Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure that transforms into a fully licensed Canon [[EOS R5]] digital camera. The toy is 80% the size of the genuine article and features a removable lens attachment, though it must be reattached to him before he can transform to robot mode since it forms his arms. The lens cap is removable and is used as a shield in robot mode. His included [[Matrix of Leadership]] can be pegged onto his lens, just behind the front element. He also comes with a small version of his own camera mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Both his Matrix and small camera accessory can be pegged into his palms. His hands feature a range of movement, with the thumb and index finger being articulated and the remaining fingers joined together.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make the concurrently released [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive [[Reflector (G1)#Canon/Transformers 2|Decepticon Refraktor R5]], and redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Canon.2FTransformers|Nemesis Prime.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Lunar Cruiser Prime==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|LunarCruiser}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Lunar Cruiser OP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Licensed vehicles IN SPACE &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(space, space)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Lunar Cruiser Prime&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: February [[2024]] (Campfire), March 2024 (general release)&lt;br /&gt;
**Accessories: Solar panel, antenna&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/673441/activities/484717#main &amp;quot;Designer&#039;s Voice Vol.1&amp;quot;] development update at the Lunar Cruiser Prime Campfire campaign&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and [[Ittoku Kuwazu]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/673441/activities/485779#main &amp;quot;Designer&#039;s Voice Vol.2&amp;quot;] development update at the Lunar Cruiser Prime Campfire campaign&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Produced in collaboration with Japanese space agency {{w|JAXA}} and {{w|Toyota}}, Lunar Cruiser Prime is a roughly [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10]] sized figure that transforms into the as-of-2023 current version of Toyata&#039;s &amp;quot;Lunar Cruiser&amp;quot; concept for an enclosed lunar rover, in part to promote TakaraTomy&#039;s own unmanned &amp;quot;SORA-Q&amp;quot; rover, slated to deploy on the moon in an August 2023 JAXA mission.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Included are modular solar panel and antenna accessories that can be pegged on various ports on the figure. A [[Matrix of Leadership]] can also be spotted molded into the drivers&#039; compartment.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure was made available one month ahead of its general release on Japanese crowdfunding site Campfire in four tiers:&lt;br /&gt;
::*A version identical to the general release.&lt;br /&gt;
::*A package including a modular &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; style stand.&lt;br /&gt;
::*A package with a thank you message on the TakaraTomy website, available to 40 people.&lt;br /&gt;
::*A package with a personal thank you message from [[Tesshō Genda]], the iconic original Japanese voice of Optimus Prime available to 10 people.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The campaign opened at 10 AM on June 8, 2023 and ran through midnight on July 17. Within the first 24 hours it blew past 300% of its initial 1 million JPY (approx $7200 USD) goal.&lt;br /&gt;
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:*&#039;&#039;[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/673441 The Lunar Cruiser Prime crowdfunding campaign on Campfire (Japanese)]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;[https://global.toyota/en/mobility/technology/lunarcruiser/ The Lunar Cruiser rover at the Toyota website]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
===Before he became Optimus Prime===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PrototypeTHB.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Not so Optimus Prime.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*The first prototype for Battle Convoy, the &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; originator of Optimus Prime, was vastly different from the final version, complete with an entirely different transformation and a car carrying trailer. The head lacked the faceplate.&lt;br /&gt;
*A later prototype/mock-up was much closer to the final product but still has some noticeable differences, such as a head with much larger antennae, longer smokestacks and a front grille section that includes the rectangular section that would sport the &amp;quot;Freightliner&amp;quot; logo on the real-life truck (on the final toy, the rectangular section is part of the hinged upper section that includes the windows). It would have also been possible to attach the [[ion blaster]] to either of his shoulders.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;diaclonecatalogs&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20151017201739/http://1501bc.com/pretf/pictures/tfdiac6b.jpg Diaclone catalog scans] at 1501bc.com.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*The toy that would ultimately end up as the original Optimus Prime toy was originally released in August [[1983]] as No.17 Battle Convoy from Takara&#039;s Diaclone Car Robo toyline in Japan. In [[1984]], [[Joustra]] released their own version (still with &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; sticker on the trailer) as part of their Diaclone line in Europe, either simply called &#039;&#039;Truck&#039;&#039; (according to the pack-in catalog) or &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; (in the pack-in comic). It&#039;s possible that [[GiG]] also released a version called &#039;&#039;Camion Convoy&#039;&#039; as part of their &#039;&#039;[[Trasformer]]&#039;&#039; line in Italy, but to this day no packaged sample has surfaced.&lt;br /&gt;
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===The many releases of Optimus Prime===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SeveralG1Convoy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Too much Prime on my hands.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Over the years, the [[#The_Transformers|original Optimus Prime]] has been repackaged and reissued multiple times:&lt;br /&gt;
*In the US and Canada, limited edition promotional versions were available sporting Pepsi stickers; the Canadian version has large Pepsi stickers that cover the entire trailer, while the US version only has small Pepsi stickers that partially obscure the lines running across the trailer;&lt;br /&gt;
*In addition to the standard Japanese 01 Convoy release, Takara also released the toy as part of the [[#VSX|VSX Convoy vs. Megatron]] two-pack in [[1985]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara released a variant sporting clear blue windows and as part of the &amp;quot;[[#goodbye|Good Bye Convoy]]&amp;quot; set (packaged with [[Red Alert (G1)#Toys|Alert/Red Alert]] and [[Mirage (G1)#Toys|Ligier/Mirage]]) in [[1986]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro&#039;s subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] (MB) released the toy in Europe in late 1985, following a slight delay due to licensing issues;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;mbtfs&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/mb-transformers-part-5/ &amp;quot;The Jetfire vs Optimus Prime mixup&amp;quot;] at 20th Century Toy Collector&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; there are no less than &#039;&#039;three&#039;&#039; variants of MB-packaged Optimus Prime, one of them manufactured by Takara and sporting blue feet, the other two manufactured by [[Joustra]] as part of a deal with Hasbro/MB, one of them with blue and the other one with red feet;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;3mb&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/the-three-mb-optimus-primes/ &amp;quot;The Three MB Optimus Primes&amp;quot;] at 20th Century Toy Collector&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*After Hasbro&#039;s European division had changed the packaging from &amp;quot;MB&amp;quot; to &amp;quot;Hasbro&amp;quot;, the toy continued to be available in 1986, including more of the Joustra-manufactured red and blue feeted versions, which were apparently also available in the UK in English-only packaging;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;3mb&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[GiG]] released the toy as &#039;&#039;Commander&#039;&#039; as part of their &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line in Italy in 1985, including an all-plastic variant in 1986;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[IGA]] released their version in Mexico in 1985; unsold stock was later imported to a plethora of European countries, including the UK, with Optimus Prime having the yellow paint scraped off his eyes and then having them painted over in red;&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro reissued the &amp;quot;Original Autobot Leader&amp;quot; toy as part of their European &#039;&#039;[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues in [[1991]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro released a [[#Generation_2|redecoed version with additional accessories]] as part of their [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; line]] in [[1993]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara reissued the original toy in its original 1985 Japanese packaging in [[2000]], with an all-black recolor being available from assorted Japanese conventions and another variant with gold instead of silver parts, stickers, and paint as a [[Lucky Draw figure|lucky draw]] prize;&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara reissued the toy again as &#039;&#039;New Year Special&#039;&#039; version in January 2002, sporting clear blue windows (similar to Good Bye Convoy) and featuring additional accessories such as a Matrix necklace and a [[Show-accuracy|show accurate]] recolor of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure;&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro reissued the toy in the US and the UK as part of their &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues in [[2002]], sporting shortened down smokestacks [[for safety reasons]];&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara reissued the toy once again in [[2003]], as part of their &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues, numbered 00 and featuring additional accessories such as an energon axe;&lt;br /&gt;
*Takara released a recolored version featuring a new trailer in December [[2005]], called &#039;&#039;[[Pepsi Convoy]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro released their own version of Pepsi Convoy, named &amp;quot;[[#PepsiPrime|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]&amp;quot;, as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive in [[2007]], featuring the familiar [[For safety reasons|safety]]-shortened smokestacks of the Commemorative Series reissue.&lt;br /&gt;
*In August 2007 TakaraTomy yet again did a rerelease similar to the 2000 Convoy rerelease, this time as part of the &amp;quot;[[Transformers Encore]]&amp;quot; line. This version has a new rifle with a longer handle so Optimus can finally hold it straight.&lt;br /&gt;
*TakaraTomy released [http://seibertron.com/advertisement.php?id=8 &amp;quot;Convoy iPod Docking Bay with Speakers&amp;quot;] in September 2007. It is an iPod speaker/dock in the shape of a truck, featuring an all-white version of Convoy with a new head sculpt reminiscent of Masterpiece Convoy as the cab, and a trailer housing a pair of speakers and a docking point for an iPod.&lt;br /&gt;
*In March [[2008]], TakaraTomy released a G1-colored version of the iPod Convoy set.&lt;br /&gt;
*Hasbro released the &#039;&#039;25th Anniversary&#039;&#039; gift set edition detailed above in 2008, as part of the 2008 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; line, once again with [[For safety reasons|shortened smokestacks]].&lt;br /&gt;
*TakaraTomy released another reissue based on the &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; version as part of their &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]&#039;&#039; line in 2011, lacking the original Generation 1 trailer. Instead, the &#039;&#039;Chronicle&#039;&#039; version was available in a two-pack with &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime]] and a new trailer that could be used by both Optimuses, thanks to a retooled trailer hitch on the Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure.&lt;br /&gt;
*In 2012, Hasbro reissued Optimus Prime again for their Asian markets, this time mixing the 25th Anniversary version of the toy itself with the older &#039;&#039;Commemorative Series&#039;&#039; packaging.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;25thcomm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=44388 &amp;quot;Bad news RE: new Commemorative Prime&amp;quot;] at Cybertron.ca.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*In 2019, Optimus was rereleased once again, this time without his trailer and with his original long smokestacks (something he hasn&#039;t had in America since Generation 2), in Hasbro&#039;s Vintage G1 line of reissues exclusive to Walmart stores in US and Canada.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Powermaster Optimus Prime design history===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EarlyPMPrime1.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|Overcompensating.]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, being the grand toy rebirth of Optimus Prime post-movie, apparently received a lot of thought during the design process. Prime went through an inordinate number of design changes from concept to final with at least three very major revisions:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*The earliest version, as shown in the first patent application for the toy, was to have the Prime cab be a triplechanger, turning from truck cab to jet or robot.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?DB=EPODOC&amp;amp;II=0&amp;amp;ND=3&amp;amp;adjacent=true&amp;amp;locale=en_EP&amp;amp;FT=D&amp;amp;date=19880604&amp;amp;CC=JP&amp;amp;NR=S63132686A&amp;amp;KC=A Patent #JP63-132686]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The nosecone of the jet and robot legs were released by the Powermaster lock in the same fashion as the legs in the final version. Optimus would have had winged arms in non-super [[robot mode]]. The super robot mode&#039;s head was also integrated into the trailer&#039;s hitch... and lacked a faceplate.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EarlyPMPrime2.jpg|thumb|upright=0.55|Blockhead.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*The second known version &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]&#039;&#039;, p22, p106&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; ditched the triplechanging gimmick on the cab and simplified things a good bit. This Powermaster Prime has several distinct characteristics only seen in the second design, such as the wider &amp;quot;block head&amp;quot; and two faux smokestacks on top of either shoulder as opposed to one. Also, in a rather odd twist, this design features a black head and fists for both super and regular modes rather than the traditional blue. It also had yellow eyes in either mode a la the original Optimus Prime.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EarlyPMPrime3.jpg|thumb|upright=0.55|&#039;&#039;Triple-Power-Headmaster Optimus Prime&#039;&#039; was just too damn long to put on the box.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*The third version &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]&#039;&#039;, p106&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; would quite possibly have been the most gimmick loaded Transformer in the history of the line, simultaneously being a Powermaster, [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], and [[Triple Changer]]. The Headmaster also would have been a Triple Changer, turning into a sort of armored four-wheeled rover (Roller II?) and robot as well as a rather silly looking Optimus Prime head with four vertically aligned wheels jutting off the sides. It seems that when the extra Headmaster gimmick was scrapped, the super mode head remained separate rather than being reintegrated into the trailer hitch such as on the earliest design. Notably, the body of this design is extremely close to the final design.&lt;br /&gt;
*A fourth version is shown in the 1987-88 Transformers product catalog that has several minor differences from both Powermaster Prime and [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]], such as having God Ginrai&#039;s sliding fists but in red, a completely different trailer hitch assembly partially based on the third design, an offset Autobot symbol in base mode, extended feet also based on third design, far more detailed super mode outer leg panels, completely different front bumper, and the first instance of single faux shoulder smokestacks rather than two. It is still unknown as to why Powermaster Prime has completely different arms from God Ginrai or all earlier concept versions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Powermaster Prime&#039;s animation model as used in the commercials and as a character guide for the Marvel comics is a composite of the second and third designs. The body of the model is actually a straight tracing of the concept lineart for the third version (including its different rifles and twin faux shoulder stacks), with a slightly simplified drawing of the second version&#039;s head drawn on top.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Miscellaneous Primes===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Early Star Convoy Planning Stage.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.1|I am the prototype of the toy of the future!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Return of Convoy&#039;&#039; catalogues reveal the planning process behind Star Convoy&#039;s evolution from gimmick-rich illustration to prototype before reaching final production.&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PMHeroTrace.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Stealing purses across the ages.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*The pose used for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; [[#HeroOptimusPrime|Hero Optimus Prime]]&#039;s [[package art]] is rather blatantly swiped from [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Powermaster]] [[#PMOP|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s package art.&lt;br /&gt;
*On a similar note, &#039;&#039;[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]&#039;&#039; [[#Machine Wars|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s package art is merely edited from &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]]&#039;s card art, keeping it mostly intact save for the removal of shoulder kibble and the addition of a non-windowed chestplate.&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Optimus prime nokia 6820.JPG|left|thumb|125px|Wait...I&#039;m sure this is from Finland. But why did [[Seymour Simmons|Simmons]] say...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*The Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy was featured in a print ad for [[Nokia]] {{w|Nokia 68xx series#Nokia 6820|6820}} phones in December 2004.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;nokia&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/20th-anniversary-optimus-prime-featured-in-nokia-a/4374/ &amp;quot;20th Anniversary Optimus Prime Featured in Nokia Ad&amp;quot;]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; He is posed bent over to look at the phone and scratching his head. Pleasantly, &#039;&#039;most&#039;&#039; of the pose pictured is perfectly possible with an un-[[Customizing|kitbash]]ed, un-Photoshopped version of the toy. (The real toy can&#039;t bend forward at the waist like that, alas.)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; [[#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]] was initially intended to be Deluxe-sized. An alleged list of the tentative &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; line-up&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;classicslineup&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/possible-transformers-classic-line-up-4336/ Rumor] about the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; lineup that turned out to be spot on aside from Voyager [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and Deluxe Optimus Prime.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; included a Deluxe-sized Optimus Prime without a trailer and a version &#039;&#039;with&#039;&#039; a trailer at the Voyager [[size class|price point]]; however, it appears the decision was eventually made to upscale Optimus to Voyager size instead.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;sage&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/cybertron-crosswise-redeco-and-transformers-classics-info-4683/ &amp;quot;Cybertron Crosswise Redeco and Transformers Classics Info&amp;quot;] (via [[Joe Kyde]]&#039;s proxy &amp;quot;SAGE2764&amp;quot;)&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Don Figueroa&#039;s [[control drawing]]s for the Deluxe version were leaked before the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; line was even released at retail.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;primecontrol&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Leaked &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Deluxe Optimus Prime control drawings: [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-design-sketch-4691/ Vehicle mode], [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-robot-mode-design-sketches-4692/ robot mode]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; A gray model [[prototype]] was later shown as part of an interview with [[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s staff in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 1|Transformers Generations 2009 vol. 1]]&#039;&#039;.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ttinterview&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/general-articles-25/translated-version-of-the-takara-tomy-transformers-henkei--classics-staff-interview-167073/ Translated TakaraTomy Henkei/Classics staff interview]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; It&#039;s unclear whether the trailer ever made it past the early planning stage before the size of the figure was changed.&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{reflist|2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Action Masters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Alternators Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Alternity Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Authentics]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Classics Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Construct-Bots Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Contest prizes]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Convention exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:E-HOBBY exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 2 Go-Bots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:GT characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kiss Players Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Machine Wars Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Mail order exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Masterpiece]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Music Label]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Powermasters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Q-Transformers characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Return of Convoy Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Robotmasters Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:TakaraTomy Mall exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Timelines characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Titanium Series]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us Japan exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Transformers with three modes]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Unite Warriors Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:United Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Neon Genesis Evangelion</title>
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&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers × Evangelion&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039; (トランスフォーマー×エヴァンゲリオン) is a crossover franchise between &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;{{w|Neon Genesis Evangelion}}&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
The &#039;&#039;Transformers x Evangelion&#039;&#039; story was released in four parts and was available to read on the [[TakaraTomy Mall]] website to accompany the release of their exclusive Convoy Mode &amp;quot;Eva&amp;quot; figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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*[[Mode &amp;quot;Eva&amp;quot; chapter 1|#1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Mode &amp;quot;Eva&amp;quot; chapter 2|#2]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Mode &amp;quot;Eva&amp;quot; chapter 3|#3]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Mode &amp;quot;Eva&amp;quot; chapter 4|#4]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Eva-optimus.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Only 1,000 of these babies were available, and they were in Japan. Hope you had your wallet ready...]]&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|MP-10 Convoy Mode &amp;quot;Eva&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Evangelion × Q-Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Released as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Q-Transformers]]&#039;&#039; toyline, the three Eva units were available in a three pack and were not associated with the Transformers x Evangelion fiction, though were released at around the same time.&lt;br /&gt;
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*[[Evangelion Unit-00]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Evangelion Unit-01]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Evangelion Unit-02]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
*Transformers song writer [[Shirō Sagisu]] did the musical composition for the Evangelion anime. &lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20141226193047/http://takaratomymall.jp/special/tfeva/ &#039;&#039;Transformers × Evangelion&#039;&#039; page at TakaraTomy Mall website]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Source:Transformers Mode &amp;quot;Eva&amp;quot;|Transformers Mode &amp;quot;Eva&amp;quot; translation]] by Mohair Translations&lt;br /&gt;
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==External links==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;{{w|Neon Genesis Evangelion}}&#039;&#039; at Wikipedia&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://wiki.evageeks.org/Main_Page EvaWiki, the &#039;&#039;Neon Genesis Evangelion&#039;&#039; wiki]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Evangelion]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Japanese toylines]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Metalhawk (G1)</title>
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:&#039;&#039;Metalhawk is an [[Autobot]] [[Pretender]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Metalhawk boxart.jpg|upright=1.85|thumb|&amp;quot;Why does that fat guy insist on cosplaying as ME?!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Metalhawk&#039;&#039;&#039; (メタルホーク &#039;&#039;Metaruhōku&#039;&#039;) is the leader of the [[Autobot]] [[Pretender]]s. Like all great Autobot leaders, he&#039;s a warm, noble being with a great love of life, liberty and all of that, and like all those other great leaders, he also got his crew stranded on [[Earth]] when they pursued a group of [[Decepticon]]s there during the Stone Age. Metalhawk was deeply moved by the burgeoning humanity: at first seeing only frail beings that needed defending, he soon came to realize their amazing potential for love, compassion and courage, and was so struck by them that he, and his fellow Autobots, used their Pretender powers to transform themselves into human beings. With the aid of these disguises, they defended early man against the Decepticon Pretenders, who had taken the forms of monsters. They eventually defeated and sealed away the villains, inspiring a few legends themselves in the process, and then went on to help guide the evolution of Earth&#039;s society and culture.&lt;br /&gt;
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By the early 21st century, Metalhawk had adopted the simple human alias of &#039;&#039;&#039;Hawk&#039;&#039;&#039; (ホーク &#039;&#039;Hōku&#039;&#039;), and now works as an astrophysicist at the observatory run by [[Haruma Gō|Professor Gō]]. He is close friends with both the professor, with whom he has entrusted the secret of his true identity, and with the professor&#039;s son [[Shūta Gō|Shūta]], who looks up to him and aspires to be like him when he grows up. &lt;br /&gt;
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Metalhawk transforms into a jet so fast that it can travel from Earth to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] and back in only fifteen minutes. In [[robot mode]], he has remarkable short-range leaping abilities, and is armed with the mighty Titanium Saber. His ultimate attack technique is the &amp;quot;Shining Arrow&amp;quot;, which sees him leap into the air and charge his body with energy which he then rains down on his opponent in a hail of powerful bolts.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
====A Tale of the Pretenders====&lt;br /&gt;
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Metalhawk initially did not enjoy his mission on [[Earth]] away from his homeworld of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. While wandering [[Japan]] in human form, Metalhawk leapt to the rescue when a cadre of Decepticon Pretenders threatened two human children. He was attacked by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] for his trouble and the Decepticon was about to strike a killing blow when the human children stood in defense of their rescuer. Fortunately for Metalhawk and the children, the other Autobot Pretenders found them and fought off the Decepticons. Inspired by the bravery of the children, Metalhawk transformed into robot mode and opened a pit of lava to sink Bludgeon in. When all was said and done, Metalhawk went back to his mission, but this time with a new passion. {{storylink|A Tale of the Pretenders}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Following the expulsion of the Decepticons from Earth after the battle at the North Pole, the Transformers&#039; war shifted into a series of space-based exchanges between Athenia and Chaar known as the [[Master Wars]]. While investigating the re-emergence of [[Scorponok (G1)|Megazarak]], Fortress left guardianship of the planet in the hands of Metalhawk and his [[Pretender]]s. {{storylink|Master File No, 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{voiceactor|[[Katsuji Mori]] (Japan)|[[John Culkin]] (English, Omni Productions dub), [[Marco Balzarotti]] (Italian)}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Metalhawk human and robot.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|Pretenders HIDE the Transformer INSIDE... wait, what?]]&lt;br /&gt;
Having lived among humankind on Earth for epochs, Metalhawk was the natural choice to serve as protector of the planet when the Autobot forces operating in outer space received word of renewed Decepticon activity brewing on the planet from the former Decepticon, [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. Unable to spare any troops to bolster Metalhawk&#039;s forces on Earth, the Autobots in space sent a cargo ship carrying six [[Transtector]]s to the planet instead, to which human beings could bond to become new Transformers themselves. Although three of the Transtectors were stolen en route by the Decepticons, Metalhawk safely received the rest, and stored them in the [[Autobot Base|fortified base]] that Professor Gō had arranged the construction of. {{storylink|Birth! Headmaster Jrs}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Metalhawk suiton.jpg|thumb|left|&amp;quot;It&#039;s Morphin&#039; Time!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Some time later, Metalhawk was returning to the observatory after attending one of Shūta&#039;s soccer games with Professor Gō when he received a communiqué from fellow Autobot [[Diver (G1)|Diver]] informing him of a Decepticon attack on a cruise ship. Realizing that the villains had escaped their imprisonment at last, Metalhawk knew that the time had come to fight once again. Concerned for Shūta&#039;s safety, he elected to at last reveal his true identity to the boy, and told him the full story of the Pretenders&#039; history on Earth. The next day, news of another Decepticon attack on a city reached Metalhawk, and he at last dropped his Pretender disguise, transforming back into his robotic form again and flying to the scene in [[alternate mode|jet mode]]. The [[Tentakil (Masterforce)|Tentakil]] [[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacons]] which confronted him were not particularly impressive opponents, but things took a turn for the worse when Shūta, who had followed Metalhawk to the battlefield, was captured by one of the creatures. Metalhawk was able to destroy one of the drones with his Titanium Saber, but as he moved on the second, the Decepticon Pretenders entered the fray and attacked the outnumbered Autobot. Luckily, the other Autobot Pretenders arrived to save Metalhawk, allow him to rescue Shūta and destroy the Seacon, prompting the Decepticons to flee. {{storylink|Rise Up!! Pretenders}}&lt;br /&gt;
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While investigating Decepticon activity in the [[Karin Islands]], Metalhawk battled [[Dauros]] and a swarm of [[Lobclaw]] Seacons. The fight, however, was witnessed by the islands&#039; prince, [[Cab (human)|Cab]], who fled from the Autobot, and was followed by Shūta, who hoped to explain the situation. Calmed by Shūta, Cab tracked the Decepticons to the nearby &amp;quot;Isle of the Gods,&amp;quot; and Metalhawk and the Autobots followed him there and successfully dispatched the Decepticons. Unfortunately, during their absence, [[Blood]] had attacked Professor Gō&#039;s observatory, and Metalhawk&#039;s team returned too late to save the professor&#039;s life. With his last breath, the professor handed the key to the base he had created to Shūta, and the Autobots took up residence there. {{storylink|Terror! The Decepticons&#039; Manhunt}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Seeking to capture [[Blanieux|Professor Blanieux]], the prize-winning biologist from the Republic of [[Mont Parta]], the Decepticons attacked a jumbo jet, which crashed in Corsica. Metalhawk headed out with the Autobots to investigate, and posed as a government investigator in order to question [[Minerva (human)|Minerva]], daughter of Mont Parta&#039;s ambassador to Japan. After learning what they could from her, Metalhawk and the Autobots sped to Rome to quell an attack by the Decepticons&#039; [[Destroid]]s there, and then accompanied Minerva&#039;s family and Professor Blanieux on the last leg of their trip to Japan. Metalhawk&#039;s suspicions proved right, as Blood and some [[Overbite (Masterforce)|Overbite]] Seacons attacked the craft, and he and [[Phoenix (G1)|Phoenix]] engaged them in battle and defeated them. The true threat, however, was a Destroid [[stewardess]] planted aboard the plane, which was bested by Cab and Shūta, but not before it sent the jet into a nosedive. Metalhawk and Phoenix saved the jet by lifting it to safety on their own backs. The Autobots apologized for lying to Minerva, and she decided to attend the [[International School]] alongside Cab and Shūta. {{storylink|Kidnapping!? The Targeted Jumbo Jet}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Metalhawk pretender.jpg|thumb|Awl beh bawk.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Seeing Shūta, Cab and Minerva&#039;s determination to aid the Autobot cause and battle the Decepticons, Metalhawk made them an offer to become true Autobot warriors. The three kids accepted and were bonded to the Transtectors sent by the space-faring Autobots, becoming [[Headmaster Junior]]s. Alas, the Decepticons had created their own Headmaster Juniors with the Transtectors they had stolen, and Metalhawk had to teach the Autobot Juniors to put rescuing humans before fighting their villainous counterparts. Shūta, in particular, had some trouble living up to the promise when all three Decepticon Juniors ganged up on him when he was attempting to save a baby from a burning building, but Metalhawk arrived to dispatch the three punks. {{storylink|Birth! Headmaster Jrs|Birth! Headmaster Jrs}} To prepare the Juniors for combat situations, Metalhawk then sent them to America to train with Diver, {{storylink|Rage!! Little Devils with No Need for Rules}} and when they returned, he led them and the other Autobots in defending Africa&#039;s wildlife against another Decepticon plot. {{storylink|Panic! Protect the Wild Animals!!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Metalhawk puretendaaaaa.jpg|thumb|left|, so shiny!]]&lt;br /&gt;
When two new Decepticons, the [[Godmaster (lifeform)|Godmaster]] brothers [[Hydra (G1)|Hydra]] and [[Buster (G1)|Buster]], attacked the [[Mt Fuji Foothills Hang Gliding Competition Tournament]] in which the Autobot Headmaster Juniors were participating, Metalhawk and [[Lander]] raced to aid their young teammates, but took a severe beating from the powerful new warriors. After the villains withdrew upon the arrival of Phoenix, {{storylink|Super Warriors - The Godmaster Brothers|Super Warriors - The Godmaster Brothers}} Metalhawk examined videotaped footage of the battle and realized that the two Decepticons had incredible, instantaneous healing powers, proving his suspicion that they were neither Transformer nor human, but some new kind of lifeform. This information didn&#039;t offer the Autobots much of an advantage in their next battle with the Godmasters in the Karin Islands, but during that fight, Metalhawk was able to use his Shining Arrow attack to distract Buster, allowing Diver to lodge his Sea Axe in the Decepticon&#039;s arm, forcing the brothers to retreat. {{storylink|A Fierce Battle!! The Autobots Are in Trouble}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When Diver recruited the first Autobot Godmaster, a trucker named [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], in America, Metalhawk invited him to the Autobots&#039; base in Japan where they studied the three sets of [[Master-Brace]]s Ginrai had found in his [[Transtector]]. {{storylink|A Strange Friendship: Cancer and Minerva|A Strange Friendship: Cancer and Minerva}} After helping Minerva to reconcile her differences with Ginrai after she had an argument with him, Metalhawk joined in another battle against Hydra and Buster at Mount Yatsugatake {{storylink|Friend or Foe!? The True Form of the Monster!!}} and helped the other Autobots rescue a group of captive children from the Decepticons&#039; clutches. {{storylink|Heroism!! The Birth of Super Ginrai}}&lt;br /&gt;
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As summer settled in, Metalhawk permitted the Headmaster Juniors to take a vacation from their duties, but the two objectives soon dovetailed with the discovery of the next Autobot Godmaster, [[Lightfoot (G1)|Lightfoot]]. {{storylink|Lightfoot: A Dramatic Encounter}} Metalhawk and the Juniors, together with Lander, Ginrai and Lightfoot went on a camping expedition into the Rocky Mountains to search for leads on the next Godmaster, ultimately discovering that he was a forest patrolman named [[Ranger]]. {{storylink|An Enemy? The Third Godmaster, Ranger}} Metalhawk thought the final Godmaster had been found when he misinterpreted a news report on [[Sixknight]] {{storylink|A Powerful Foe!! Sixknight the Wanderer}} but the true Godmaster, [[Road King]], was soon found, at which point Metalhawk decided to step down as Autobot leader, and appointed Ginrai to command in his place. {{storylink|The Autobot Warrior, Sixknight?!}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Soon thereafter, word came from the Autobots in space that the Decepticon super-weapon, [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]], was headed for Earth. Metalhawk, Diver and Lander met with their old comrade [[Grand Maximus]] atop a mountain, and were given the plans and materials necessary to construct &amp;quot;[[Godbomber]]&amp;quot;, a drone that would merge with Ginrai, endowing him with the ability to fly and fight in space, allowing him to best BlackZarak before he reached the Earth. {{storylink|Life? Death? The Desperate Lightfoot}} Metalhawk elected to keep the construction of Godbomber secret from the Headmaster Juniors at first, but once this &amp;quot;Bomber Project&amp;quot; began in a [[British Motors]] factory donated by Lightfoot&#039;s father, he soon summoned them to the facility and told them the whole story. {{storylink|Super Ginrai Gets Blown Away in the Desert!?}} The course of the Bomber Project did not run smoothly, as the Decepticons badly injured Ginrai and attacked the facility, but through it all, Metalhawk remained at the forefront of construction, speeding the project to completion while his fellow Autobots handled the Decepticon threat. {{storylink|Will the Bomber Project Be Destroyed!?}} Although Godbomber was soon successfully completed, Metalhawk was unwilling to let the injured Ginrai combine with the drone, telling him that he could not save the Earth on his own. The support of the Pretenders and Headmaster Juniors drowned Metalhawk out, however, and Ginrai fused with Godbomber, speeding into space to battle BlackZarak and [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]]. {{storylink|God Ginrai - Into the Sky!!}} Like the other Autobots, Metalhawk was helpless to do anything but wait for updates on the battle down on Earth, but with the aid of Grand Maximus, Ginrai was able to triumph. {{storylink|God Ginrai - Showdown on the Surface of the Moon}} &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Metalhawk robot.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Buns of die-cast.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Subsequently, Metalhawk and his fellow took something of a back seat as Ginrai and the other Autobots battled the Decepticons across the Earth, but his wits were not dulled by this period of inactivity, and he was quick to suspect [[Clouder]], the newly discovered final Autobot Godmaster, when he discovered that the main computer in the Autobot base had been tampered with. Although Minerva took the blame, Metalhawk could tell she was covering for her new friend, and his suspicions were soon proved correct when he caught Clouder handing over information on the base to the Decepticon Headmaster Juniors. Unfortunately, exposing Clouder&#039;s true nature as a Decepticon spy did not prevent the information he had stolen from making its way into the hands of the Decepticons, who soon launched a full-scale assault on the Autobot base. {{storylink|Secret Orders! Destroy the Autobot Base!!}} A missile strike on the base&#039;s control room knocked Metalhawk unconscious, leaving the Headmaster Juniors alone in the base. After hooking Metalhawk up to some medical equipment, Minerva advocated abandoning the base, and ultimately, the Autobots were forced to do just that, as the Decepticons&#039; attack destroyed their headquarters. {{storylink|Disaster! The Autobot Base Explodes}}&lt;br /&gt;
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In the wake of this disaster, things only got worse for the Autobots, as BlackZarak returned and successfully landed on Earth. Metalhawk arrived too late to save [[New York City|New York]] from the villain&#039;s wrath, and soon received word from Diver of an attack on [[Paris]] by Overlord, relaying news of the devastation to Lightfoot. {{storylink|BlackZarak - Destroyer from Space}} The battle that ensued carried the Godmasters and Headmaster Juniors into space, where BlackZarak unleashed the unholy [[Death Para-Machine]] upon the Earth. Metalhawk was stationed in a human observatory at the time, where the staff quickly deduced that the evil device had drastically eroded Earth&#039;s ozone layer. Thankfully, Ginrai was able to destroy the Death Para-Machine before any further damage could be done. {{storylink|Crisis! The Day of Human Extinction}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Following a battle with the Decepticon Pretenders in Latin America, {{storylink|God Ginrai - Save Cancer!?}} Metalhawk got a bit more proactive, positioning sonar probes across the world in hopes of locating the Decepticon base. Unfortunately, while on a mission to recover one of the probes, Shūta was kidnapped by the Decepticons, and Metalhawk had to triangulate the location of the Decepticon base in order for Ginrai to rescue him. {{storylink|God Ginrai: Showdown at the Decepticon Base}} With the location of the Decepticons&#039; base now known to the Autobots, Metalhawk and the Pretenders hung back while the rest of their allies initiated an all-out attack on the villains&#039; headquarters, which concluded with the base&#039;s destruction. {{storylink|The Ultimate Combination!! BlackZarak, the New Lifeform}} &lt;br /&gt;
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With their headquarters destroyed, the Decepticons relocated to the Alps, and the Autobots pursued, splitting into teams to search for the villains. Metalhawk and the Headmaster Juniors were quickly attacked by [[King Poseidon]], and Metalhawk was badly wounded saving Minerva from the Seacon combiner&#039;s blasts. Ginrai soon arrived to save them, but the injured quartet was forced to remain behind as Ginrai scaled the mountain to confront BlackZarak in final battle. {{storylink|Malevolent and Inhuman! The True Form of Devil Z}} After his wounds were tended to by Minerva, Metalhawk was insistent that he be allowed to accompany Grand Maximus and Shūta as they went to observe Ginrai&#039;s battle, but Grand talked him down and left him to recuperate. Ginrai&#039;s fight, meanwhile, culminated with the destruction of BlackZarak and the Decepticon emperor, [[Devil Z]]. The death of Devil Z caused the humans to become separated from their Transtectors, while the Transtectors themselves were brought to life as true super-robot lifeforms. The new-born Transformers all promptly departed the Earth to rejoin their respective factions in space, but Metalhawk elected to remain on Earth and continue his life there. {{storylink|A Battle... and Then...}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Ginrai: God On of Rage!!}} {{storylink|Save the Little Girl! The Chōjin Warriors, the Godmasters}} {{storylink|Expose the Decepticons&#039; Dark Trap!}} {{storylink|Battle to the Death!! God Ginrai VS Darkwings Reborn}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Metalhawk was among the Autobots standing on stage when the injured [[Star Saber (G1)|Victory Saber]] passed the mantle of [[Supreme Commander]] on to [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]]. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Metalhawk manga.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Spaaaaace Ghooooost!]]&lt;br /&gt;
After escaping their imprisonment, the Decepticon Pretenders made their first attack on the modern world by laying siege to the Karin Islands. Metalhawk and Shūta responded to the attack, and Metalhawk stunned the assembled islanders by transforming from human form to robot mode. Easily evading Blood&#039;s &amp;quot;Bloody Moon&amp;quot; attack, Metalhawk dispatched the Decepticons with his Shining Arrow, and island elder [[Donq]] proceeded to lead the islanders in praising Metalhawk, recognizing him as a god from Karin Island mythology. Metalhawk attempted to explain that he wasn&#039;t a god, merely a Pretender, but the islanders continued to chant &amp;quot;Pretender&amp;quot; despite his protests. {{storylink|Gods? Demons? The Pretenders}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Metalhawk and Shūta were accompanied back to Japan by the islands&#039; prince, Cab, and the two boys, along with their schoolmate Minerva, all requested that Metalhawk allow them to become formal members of the Autobots. Metalhawk eventually capitulated, and after a tough training regimen, transformed the three youngsters into Headmaster Juniors. Their first battle, against a Lobclaw, did not go so well, and Metalhawk had to arrive to bail them out, admonishing them for a lack of teamwork. {{storylink|The Birth of the Junior Headmasters}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Responding to an attack by Blood on [[Tokyo]], Metalhawk called on the Headmaster Juniors to perform rescue operations in the surrounding area. Unfortunately, Metalhawk did not realize that this was a trap laid by the Decepticons, and his young charges ran afoul of the Decepticon Headmaster Juniors. Thankfully, they were able to defeat them, and Metalhawk arrived in time to see the punks fleeing the scene. As the sun began to rise, Shūta and Cab groaned that it would soon be time for school, but Metalhawk calmed them down by pointing out it was Sunday. {{storylink|The Battle of Destiny - Children of Good and Evil}}&lt;br /&gt;
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News of the discovery of the first Autobot Godmaster, [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], in America soon reached Metalhawk, and he and the Headmaster Juniors gathered at Harumi Wharf to greet their new comrade when he arrived. Concerned by Ginrai&#039;s late arrival, Metalhawk contacted Diver, but was assured that everything would be fine, because Ginrai resembled a &amp;quot;hero&amp;quot;. The four Autobots were soon attacked by the Decepticon Godmasters Hydra and Buster and Metalhawk was quickly taken down, but at that moment, Ginrai arrived, and Metalhawk understood Diver&#039;s words—for Ginrai was the very image of the legendary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. After Ginrai sent Hydra and Buster packing, Metalhawk wondered if Ginrai could be Prime&#039;s reincarnation, but Ginrai dismissed the notion, explaining that he had chosen to do this specifically because he had only one life to live, and wanted to use it in service of the forces of good. {{storylink|On Scene! Our Savior&#039;s Name Is Ginrai!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Metalhawk shell manga.jpg|upright=1.15|thumb|left|Metalhawk wants YOU!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Later, Metalhawk joined with the other Autobots in charging out to investigate a mysterious Decepticon plot, only to be stunned by the sight of [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and a legion of legendary Decepticons barring their way. Metalhawk could immediately tell that something was off, since he knew that Galvatron was supposed to be dead, but after a battle with King Poseidon, it was soon revealed that they had been duped with holographic images. {{storylink|Burn, Chokon! New Commander Super Ginrai!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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In unison with the spacebound Autobots, the Earthbound Autobots started the [[Godbomber|Bomber Project]], with [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] personally assisting. When [[Jin (Masterforce)|Jin]] and [[Mirai]] appeared to threaten the project, Metalhawk and Chromedome set out to defend it, only to be defeated when the two &amp;quot;Getmasters&amp;quot; combined with the mysteriously appearing [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Super Megatron]]. A quick rescue by Chromedome&#039;s Headmaster comrades with the Godcannon managed to chase away the [[Decepticon]], who left behind the humans. Later, Metalhawk saw the redeemed pair enjoying Christmas festivities and bade them to care for one another. {{Storylink|Headmasters VS Masterforce}} After this, Metalhawk and the Pretenders monitored a two-pronged attack by the Decepticons against Earth. {{storylink|God Ginrai&#039;s Amazing Divine Combination!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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They returned to the front lines during Ginrai&#039;s final battle with the Decepticons, during which the Decepticon emperor, Devil Z, turned on his subordinates, and attempted to absorb their [[Chōkon Power|Jinchōkon]] in order to transform himself into the ultimate lifeform. Metalhawk and the Pretenders hurled themselves into the path of the villain&#039;s Jinchōkon-absorbing beam, saving Ginrai and the Decepticons from its effects, and remaining unharmed themselves, since, as true robots, they possessed no Jinchōkon of their own. Metalhawk subsequently joined with all the other Autobots and Decepticons in combining their energies into the &amp;quot;Perfect Transform Attack&amp;quot;, which destroyed Devil Z once and for all. With the alien&#039;s death, the humans were separated from their Transtectors, and the Transtectors themselves were brought to life as true super-robot lifeforms. While the new-born Transformers departed Earth to rejoin their respective factions in space, Metalhawk elected to remain on Earth and continue his life there. {{storylink|The Birth of the Super Life-Forms}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When Shūta and Cab befriended [[Jan Minakaze]], the adopted human son of the new Autobot Supreme Commander [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]], they introduced him to Metalhawk as well.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[TV Magazine]] artwork, reprinted in [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Comics]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] had never heard of Metalhawk. {{storylink|End of the Road! (UK)#Notes|Dread Tidings}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Before the War, Metalhawk served aboard a cargo vessel known as the &#039;&#039;[[Starduster]]&#039;&#039;. Hearing about the newly formed [[Elite Guard]], Metalhawk resigned his commission and entered the [[Autobot Military Academy]], eager to serve his planet. Thanks in part to his impressive knowledge of alien martial arts techniques, &#039;Hawk rose quickly through the ranks and, in just under two cycles, became the faster recruit to advance to command status. He also underwent the flying upgrade process, taking to the air with natural ease. Metalhawk&#039;s friendly demeanor and skills earned him the respect and admiration of his men and fellow command officers, even the normally unapproachable [[Halonix Maximus]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors&#039; Club issue 34|Metalhawk&#039;s profile in Club magazine #34}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Metalhawk TheComingStorm2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|left|Sometimes he wears a helmet over his helmet.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Metalhawk received command of the 201st division, the Strike Team. During one of the Guard&#039;s battles, Metalhawk&#039;s squad found themselves facing a horde of [[Virulent Clone]]s along with [[Thunder Clash]]&#039;s squad. He was just a little peeved when his subordinate [[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]]&#039;s explosives nearly took them out along with the Clones. When it turned out that the Clones could also &#039;&#039;fly&#039;&#039;, Metalhawk ordered another squadmate, [[Over-Run (G1)|Over-Run]], to provide them with some aerial support.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Landshark (G1)|Landshark]] hoped to see the two &amp;quot;upgrades&amp;quot; show off their new flying abilities, but Over-Run took out the Clones with his personal remotely-controlled helicopter instead. The two squads then relaxed for a moment, with Metalhawk removing his helmet and chest armor while chit-chatting with Thunder Clash.&lt;br /&gt;
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Their chit-chat was soon interrupted, however, by a call from [[Magnum]] ordering Metalhawk to escort Thunder Clash&#039;s squad to [[Space Port Bravo]]. After giving Thunder Clash a bit of friendly teasing, the two squads loaded up their gear onto the &#039;&#039;[[Hawk&#039;s Claw]]&#039;&#039; and disembarked. Once they arrived at the spaceport, the two squads&#039; leaders bid their goodbyes to each other, and Thunder Clash&#039;s squad headed inside.&lt;br /&gt;
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Upon being asked by Over-Run what he thought their next assignment would be, Metalhawk expressed a hope for something quiet. He was amused by Dion&#039;s teasing about how &#039;&#039;he&#039;&#039; would be happy to beat up some Decepticons, but was displeased by Over-Run&#039;s snide question about whether Dion had ever seen a Decepticon up-close, and troubled by Dion stalking off in response.&lt;br /&gt;
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They eventually headed over to Elite Guard HQ. There they were greeted by Magnum, who noted that he thought Metalhawk&#039;s squad was performing above expectations, and sometimes even better than Thunder Clash&#039;s squad at that—which Metalhawk was all too happy to note for his and Thunder Clash&#039;s &amp;quot;boasting contest&amp;quot;. Magnum then explained that, as a result, he was sending Metalhawk&#039;s squad on a special mission—one that would involve a [[Combaticon (G1)|new special ops group]] Magnum had formed. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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This mission was supposed to be an oilcake-walk, a gesture of good will towards the civilian guilds to keep them from interfering too seriously in Elite Guard operations. An archeological dig in [[Median]] had uncovered a number of relics from Cybertron&#039;s forgotten history and, according to their civilian guest [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]], some expertise with explosives and demolition was needed to help clear out the dig site. Hardly enthused with the assignment, Metalhawk nonetheless did Magnum proud and very diplomatically told Alpha Trion they would be honored to assist his team of scientists, in the name of Cybertron and the Elite Guard.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ComingStorm3-Metalhawk.jpg|thumb|Autobots can&#039;t fly!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Lending aid to Median turned out to be less simple than they expected. The team led by [[Glyph (Universe)|Glyph]] and [[Flip Sides (G1)|Flipsides]] had unearthed a powerful artifact called the [[Heart of the Dragon]], and were expecting to be attacked by Decepticon raiders within a few solar cycles. Thank [[the One]] for good intel. Metalhawk and the Combaticon leader [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] quickly began working to fortify Median, alongside the dig team&#039;s security chief, [[Strika (BM)|Strika]]. They arranged several traps and pitfalls for the [[Stormtrooper (G1)|Stormtrooper]]s and their advance guard, and set up to greet their inevitable foes.&lt;br /&gt;
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The groups separated for the assault, with Metalhawk and most of his team with [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] and [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] as Squad B, while Ironfist joined Strika, Onslaught and the Combaticons. After Squad A dealt with the Stormtroopers&#039; &amp;quot;hitter&amp;quot;, [[Roadgrabber]], they fell back for Metalhawk&#039;s group to oppose the next wave. Metalhawk used their scientist recruit [[Lancer]] as a decoy, drawing [[Rage (G1)|Rage]] and his Stormtroopers into a snare. Unfortunately, he then made several mistakes in a row. Firstly, he gave the Decepticons an honest chance at surrender. Secondly, he didn&#039;t take Rage&#039;s chemical cannon seriously. And thirdly, he didn&#039;t anticipate that the fuzzy...the fuzzy p-petro-rabbits tasted like...yellow...grishy boushy vroom vroom...&lt;br /&gt;
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By the time Metalhawk recovered from the chemically induced stasis lock, the battle was basically over and the Decepticons had successfully stolen the Heart of the Dragon. The Elite Guard began pursuit, and tracked the Stormtroopers back to their mobile fortress, the [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]. They made their way past the boastful bash brothers, [[Terror-Tread]] and [[Cement-Head]], the menacing [[Minotoron]]s, and the bombastic [[Brimstone (G1 Decepticon)|Brimstone]], empowered by the Heart of the Dragon itself. The Heart proved to be too much for his tiny frame, however, unleashing an explosion of such indescribable power that the Elite Guard, the Metrotitan, and everything in a 50 hic radius was consumed in a fiery inferno and consigned to the Pit.&lt;br /&gt;
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...or so Metalhawk&#039;s incident report read. In fact, the Elite Guard survived and made their way to safety with a new recruit, the former Stormtrooper [[Drench (G1)|Drench]]. Artistic license aside, Magnum congratulated Metalhawk and Onslaught on a job well done. The two teams were almost immediately reassigned to another mission in [[Praxium]]. {{storylink|Flames of Yesterday}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ComingStorm5-Metalhawkjet.jpg|thumb|left|Autobots can&#039;t fl—dammit, Metalhawk, cut that out!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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As time passed, Metalhawk&#039;s team and the Combaticons continued to work in close proximity with each other, developing a strong bond. Metalhawk and Onslaught even got into a habit of exchanging war stories, like the one about [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]&#039;s failed grenade, or the amusing fate of [[Blue Bacchus]]. They separated after a mission against [[Shadowcaster]], as Metalhawk&#039;s strike team reported back to Magnum while the Combaticons remained in the field. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ComingStorm6-isthatso.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|The helmet wasn&#039;t lonely. He had all this other armor, too. Look how well it served him.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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When the Combaticons never returned from the field, they were listed as MIA and potential casualties. Magnum reassigned Metalhawk and the 201st away from the front lines, fearing emotion over the loss of his comrades might cloud his judgement. {{storylink|A Team Effort}} While on a tedious search for possible Decepticon activity in the wastelands, Metalhawk and the Strike Team received an SOS from Elite Guard Headquarters—Sentinel Major was under attack! They raced back to base but found the rest of the Elite Guard had succeeded in disabling most of the attackers. Surprisingly, the &#039;&#039;Combaticons&#039;&#039; were among the Decepticon warriors left standing. They apparently chose to switch sides after being captured, and worse, were altered by [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]]&#039;s technology. As Metalhawk watched aghast over [[Ricochet (Timelines)|Ricochet]]&#039;s holo-imager, the Combaticons merged to form [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], destroying Sentinel Major with one fist as the battle began anew. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 5}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Racing to the side of their fellow Guardsmen, Metalhawk&#039;s team arrived at a scene of carnage, as Bruticus obliterated all opposition in his path. Over-Run and Ironfist fell in battle alongside the rest of the Guard. The crazed giant was only halted when Dion boosted into Bruticus&#039;s face and blew out his optics. Dion was swatted away from the battlefield, but the damage was enough to force the Combaticons to revert to their individual forms. As Onslaught and his comrades prepared to return to Deathsaurus for repairs before heading out after Magnum and the council, Metalhawk placed himself in his former friends&#039; path, bravely ordering them to stand down. Metalhawk got into trouble at Median for giving his foes an honorable chance to surrender, and this was no different. After a moment&#039;s hesitation, Onslaught drew on his friend and fellow soldier, gunning Metalhawk down in cold blood. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 6}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===2005 IDW continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Drift1-Metalhawk.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|Wonder why he left.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Metalhawk and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]] were two survivors of the Autobots&#039; battle with [[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]]&#039;s forces on [[Dabola]]. {{storylink|Drift issue 1|Drift #1}} The massacre caused him to despise [[Turmoil]], the Decepticons&#039; commander, but he refused to be consumed by anger and become a killer. {{storylink|Interference Patterns}} Inspired by the [[Circle of Light]], he instead abandoned the [[Great War (G1)|war]] and left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with many others, feeling that although the [[Senate]] was corrupt, the Autobots and Decepticons&#039; war was no better. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}} His group settled in a region that allowed them to use [[Shanix]] as currency. {{storylink|Stick Together}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:DoOP Optimus Metalhawk.jpg|thumb|upright=1.9|Metalhawk has spent the last few millennia on a hunger strike.]]&lt;br /&gt;
More than 2,600 years later, Metalhawk returned to Cybertron. In the aftermath of [[D-Void]]&#039;s attack on the planet, he arrived as part of the first wave of [[NAIL]]s, and served as their de facto representative in negotiations with [[Autobot High Command]]. When [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] returned after his short disappearance following the battle with the Darkness, Metalhawk had some choice words for the &amp;quot;hero&amp;quot;. Behind the scenes, Metalhawk admitted to [[Zetca]] that he understood how the Autobots felt, but he still wished to maneuver them into a situation he felt was better for the future of Cybertron. &lt;br /&gt;
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Soon, the returning NAILs grew frustrated with the Autobots&#039; &amp;quot;occupation&amp;quot; of Cybertron, and they began rioting outside their headquarters. When the Autobots let the imprisoned Decepticons loose to enforce crowd control, Metalhawk was hit in the crossfire. Optimus Prime ordered [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]] to bring him inside. As tempers flared amongst the Autobots, with Metalhawk&#039;s presence inflaming things even further, Optimus Prime decided that (as a living symbol of the war) he should leave Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}} Metalhawk and [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] later greeted some NAILS who arrived on Cybertron. [[Hipotank]] stated that the planet attacked them and Metalhawk took this as an advantage to convince them the Autobots weren&#039;t trustworthy. Metalhawk later talked about Tappet&#039;s release and the &#039;&#039;[[Lost Light]]&#039;&#039; memorial. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}} Metalhawk and Bumblebee later discussed the [[Horri-Bull]] incident and said he will not endorse Bumblebee if he harmed another Cybertronian—no matter what kind. He was interrupted by the arrival of [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]. Later, during the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; memorial, Metalhawk pledged his devotion to a new Cybertron. {{storylink|The World &amp;amp; Everything in It}} When mysterious explosions issued from all around Cybertron, Metalhawk rebuked [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]]&#039;s blaming of the Decepticons and vouched for allowing Starscream to take part in the interim government. {{storylink|Stick Together}} Bumblebee, Metalhawk, and Starscream held a speech on their government though Starscream did most of the talking, much to Bumblebee&#039;s disagreement on most of his statements. {{storylink|Devisive}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ABetterTomorrow-reputation.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|&amp;quot;Hi, Screamer. Hi, Fatso.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Later, Metalhawk went to greet a [[Sky-Byte (RID)|new arrival]] and introduced him to the NAILs after Starscream left him in Metalhawk&#039;s hands. There, Sky-Byte learned of recent events from [[Zetca]]. {{storylink|A Better Tomorrow}} Later, when the Decepticon captain, [[Turmoil]], had landed on Cybertron and revealed himself, Metalhawk changed his original decision of sparing the ship and told them to kill Turmoil due [[Drift issue 1|the disaster that happened because of him]]. Turmoil then informed everyone that it had been the then Decepticon, now Autobot known as Drift&#039;s work. Starscream later took Metalhawk to [[Maccadam&#039;s Old Oil House]] to talk to the bartender, [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] about his experience with Turmoil. When [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]] got caught sneaking around in the ship, Metalhawk rescued him from Turmoil&#039;s forces and once they had escaped, he ordered the Autobot forces surrounding the ship to move in and capture the Decepticons. {{storylink|Interference Patterns}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Metalhawk later confronted Bumblebee at Autobot High Command alongside Starscream, inquiring as to when free elections were finally going to begin. When Bumblebee promised to have elections once the Autobots were ready, the pair begrudgingly left. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (IDW)|Dinobot Hunt}} Later that night, Metalhawk and Starscream went to Wheeljack&#039;s lab to check up on how he had been recovering, and offered Bumblebee their assistance in finding [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] after they had gone missing in the wilderness. Bumblebee argued that the two would just get in the way of the Autobots&#039; own rescue efforts, and Metalhawk expressed his doubts at Starscream&#039;s claim that Bumblebee just didn&#039;t want them looking in case one of them found the missing Autobots and increased their chances of winning the election. {{storylink|Night and the City}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The next morning, while searching for Ironhide&#039;s wayward team, Metalhawk and Starscream came across Blurr, who was also looking for the team. Metalhawk was saddened that Bumblebee had indeed apparently not wanted he or Starscream to find Ironhide and the Dinobots, and went to help Blurr when he was caught in a blast. Blurr refused to share what was in the hole he had found, and Metawlhawk watched solemnly as Prowl, Sideswipe, and Wheeljack arrived to investigate and continued to keep what Blurr had found off-limits. Later on, after Starscream called in several NAILs and Decepticons to the area to pressure the Autobots into telling them what was underground, Metalhawk followed them all inside to the ruins of the ancient [[Crystal City]] and witnessed a [[Titan (group)|Titan]] declare Starscream to be the &amp;quot;conqueror&amp;quot; destined to unite all Cybertronians. After fleeing the city&#039;s destruction and arriving back in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], a contemplative Metalhawk found himself unable to join in the celebration over his friend&#039;s apparent destiny. He was then surprised to find himself approached by [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], who told Metalhawk of how he knew the Titan and conversed with the NAIL representative on its last words. When Omega speculated that the Titan had actually returned to pose questions in Cybertronians&#039; minds about their species&#039; destiny and perhaps force them to change, Metalhawk came to the realization that change is something brought about by the individual, and perhaps he could bring it about for Cybertron. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TheEndOfTheBeginningOfTheWorld MetalhawkDefends.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|IDW&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; Season 1, folks.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Metalhawk later visited Starscream and tried to convince the schemer that the Titan&#039;s words had greater implications than just facilitating the seeker&#039;s ambitions. Starscream dismissed this interpretation as nonsense, making it clear that he saw the prophecy as a means to fulfill his own ends. The brief conversation was interrupted by a huge explosion with Omega Supreme at the centre. Starscream was frustrated at the inconvenient timing of this and flew off to the scene before Metalhawk could determine what he knew. Metalhawk quickly followed and discussed the implications with the Autobot responders. When a crowd of NAILs started to blame Starscream, Metalhawk tried to defend the Decepticon only to be lambasted by an angry Bumblebee. Metalhawk managed to calm Bumblebee by telling him that he trusted the Autobot leader to carry out a fair investigation, though he managed to make his distrust of Prowl and his methods clear too. When Prowl responded angrily to the accusation, Metalhawk made his disdain for him quite clear, stating he did not want to turn into another [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] and that he was willing to serve the city if that was what was needed. This statement was picked up by the news services leading [[Swindle (G1)|some]] to speculate on Metalhawk&#039;s own political manoeuvring. However, such considerations had to be put aside when soon after [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] returned. {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TheVerge MetalhawkJetMode.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Moonlights as Wonder Woman&#039;s Highly-Visible Plane.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Starscream alerted everyone to his former leader&#039;s approach and Metalhawk joined a large force of Autobots who went to intercept him. Metalhawk watched as, in spite Megatron&#039;s peaceful claims, the Autobots opened fire on their nemesis. [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] managed to stop the Autobots, claiming that Megatron was no longer a threat. When Starscream retorted that Megatron is always a threat, Metalhawk agreed but pointed out that Starscream was motivated by his own desire for leadership. Once Megatron was taken into custody, Metalhawk bemoaned the likely fate of the NAILs if hostilities were to resume. Initially annoyed, Bumblebee soon agreed and together with Wheeljack the three realised that there had been some strategy at play with big hitters from both factions being recently removed. Considering who could be behind such a plot, Metalhawk&#039;s first instinct was to accuse his friend, Starscream. {{storylink|City on Fire}}&lt;br /&gt;
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As the city descended into violence and revolt, Bumblebee seemed powerless to take control. Metalhawk urged him to stop shouting at the situation and told him though his [[spark]] was in the right place, that counted for little. Bumblebee agreed and they resolved that things would change if they could get through this crisis. Bumblebee acknowledged the need for prompt elections and conceded that Metalhawk would likely win due to the NAIL majority, a majority that could be mobilised to quell the rioting. Bumblebee urged Metalhawk to go to Maccadam&#039;s and broadcast a rallying cry to the NAILs. Upon arriving, Metalhawk got [[Circuit (G1)|Circuit]] to relay a message of hope and unity to the populace; encouraging them stand against factionalism, violence and hatred. {{storylink|The Verge}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Metalhawk&#039;s impassioned speech done, Circuit asked him how it might affect the election. The NAIL leader tried to brush aside the implication but was soon left hanging as the news service had found a bigger story to cover. On the comm, Bumblebee explained that there had been a breakout at the prison holding Megatron and that Starscream was present. Metalhawk was concerned that the two Decepticons would join forces but Blurr interrupted with information implicating Prowl. Looking for answers, the Autobots and Metalhawk converged on Prowl&#039;s quarters. Upon arrival they were surprised by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], the latter managing to hit and injure Metalhawk. Bumblebee helped the wounded bot into the cover of the [[Black Room]], only to be confronted by a large contingent of supposedly dead Decepticons and their ally Prowl holding Wheeljack and Starscream prisoner. Initially accusing Starscream of causing the current chaos, Metalhawk soon accepted that Prowl had been to blame all along. Megatron then entered and revealed the truth; that Prowl had been mind controlled by [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to manipulate events in the Decepticons favour. Metalhawk was forced to watch on helplessly as the modified Prowl combined with the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] to form [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and Megatron crushed Bumblebee&#039;s head. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HeavyIsTheHead StarscreamKillsMetalhawk.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|Curse your sudden-slash-inevitable betrayal!]]&lt;br /&gt;
As Devastator attacked the city, Metalhawk and Bumblebee remained captive until [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] showed her true colors and rescued them. Barely able to speak, Metalhawk encouraged Bumblebee to go and save Starscream finally believing that all three of them had stood together for something important. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}} Metalhawk fought with the Autobots in an attempt to rescue his friend. While Bumblebee concentrated on Megatron, the NAIL leader went alone to save a shocked Starscream, successfully defending the Decepticon from Astrotrain before Turmoil shot his left arm off. Already in a weakened state there was nothing Metalhawk could do, but Starscream, ever the opportunist, used Metalhawk&#039;s severed arm to attack Turmoil, cutting off his cannon arm and slicing his head open. Elsewhere Devastator had been neutralized and Bumblebee managed to disable Megatron. The battle over, Metalhawk explained to Starscream that he had rescued him because he believed the Seeker could grow to accept the responsibility placed on him by the Titan&#039;s words, rather than seeing them as a chance to get ahead. Unfortunately, Metalhawk had misjudged the Decepticon, who saw another opportunity to further his own cause. Lifting Turmoil&#039;s cannon, Starscream aimed it at his former ally and, to the NAIL&#039;s disappointment, killed him with a single shot through the spark. The opportunist then used the apparent death of his friend at the hands of a faction-related battle to implore the population of the city to follow him into a new era. Using Metalhawk&#039;s words, he claimed he had accepted the responsibility handed to him by the Titan, removed his [[insignia]], renounced factions and encouraged all others to do the same. Spurred on by Starscream&#039;s impassioned words, Metalhawk&#039;s former supporters accepted Starscream as leader and turned on the Autobots. &lt;br /&gt;
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Starscream later apologised to Metalhawk&#039;s dead body, thanking him for his advice and explaining that he wasn&#039;t used to having friends. In the end though, while he was sorry for killing him, it really was in the greater good, which apparently is OK then. {{storylink|Three Monologues}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Starscream paid another visit to Metalhawk&#039;s body to mull over the appearance of a [[Quintessa (IDW)|Titan]]. A wave of energy unleashed by said Titan abruptly returned Metalhawk to life, and after kicking Starscream around a bit, he grabbed the imprisoned Megatron and took the former Decepticon leader to [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|Winners &amp;amp; Losers: Dark Cybertron Chapter 3|Winners &amp;amp; Losers}} He stood by Shockwave as the Decepticon used the [[space bridge]] in Megatron to link to the [[Dead Universe]] and begin to bring [[Nova Prime]] and [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] through. {{storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}} When a combined Autobot/Decepticon force arrived, Metalhawk defended the lab against them. Bumblebee attempted to appeal to Metalhawk to help them, only for Metalhawk to accuse him of letting Starscream take over. The battle abruptly ended when Shockwave called on the Titan for help. {{storylink|Finest Hour: Dark Cybertron Chapter 5|Finest Hour}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TheBecoming MetalhawkBlastsStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|&amp;quot;Metalhawk? Is that you?&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;quot;HERE&#039;S A HINT!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Metalhawk was still hanging around as [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] arrived with his men. {{storylink|The Dead Are Not Enough: Dark Cybertron Chapter 7|The Dead Are Not Enough}} With the plan swiftly coming to a head, Shockwave ordered Metalhawk to dispose of [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], however Metalhawk instead listened in as Shockwave began to outline his real goal. {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}} With the enormity of the plan becoming plain, Metalhawk resolved to warn the others, and received help from [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]] in teleporting to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. After failing to resist the urge to shoot Starscream on arrival, Metalhawk was witness to the arrival of billions of [[Ammonite]]s over Cybertron. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}}&lt;br /&gt;
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They soon found Bumblebee preparing to take a team into Shockwave&#039;s inner sanctum and joined the party. Utilizing Skywarp&#039;s teleportation, they warped directly there. Metalhawk headed for Jhiaxus&#039;s laboratory with Starscream and Rattrap in tow, only to run into Jhiaxus himself on the threshold. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} While Starscream kept the scientist busy, Metalhawk entered the laboratory and discovered that Shockwave was using the many [[Energon]] Ores in balance to collapse the Universe. Realizing that the only way to stop the process was to throw it off balance, and that the [[Ore-14]] that remained in his system after his resurrection would do just that, Metalhawk sacrificed his own life to thwart Shockwave&#039;s plan. {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}} &lt;br /&gt;
During the final battle for [[Earth]], [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] glimpsed Metalhawk&#039;s spirit as the Decepticon used the [[Enigma of Combination]] to assist Optimus Prime against [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. {{storylink|Ceremony}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Invasion-cannotwillnot.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|Never lead a bunch of guys with newer toys into battle.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Metalhawk&#039;s calmness and adherence to formality earned him the leadership of the Pretenders and the rank of Skyhammer Commander. From the Autobots&#039; [[Skyhammer (G1)|Skyhammer]] base, he kept vigil over the nation of [[Japan]]. {{storylink|#Timelines|BotCon 2012 Metalhawk profile card}} Frequently he clashed with [[Overlord (G1)|Gigatron]] and his Decepticons, particularly during Gigatron&#039;s search in [[Kitakyushu]] for [[Musashi Miyamoto|Musashi]]&#039;s sword. But more recently, Gigatron had been attempting to steal the cache of [[Rarified Energon]] guarded within [[Ironworks (facility)|Ironworks]]. Thankfully, Metalhawk and his troops thus far impeded Gigatron&#039;s efforts. {{storylink|Invasion Prologue}}&lt;br /&gt;
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It was during the reconstruction following one of these raids that a portal opened up above Ironworks and strange, evil Autobots from [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|another dimension]] appeared. Metalhawk was on hand, and he took a squad with him to counter this attack. Unfortunately, nearly all of this squad was wiped out by an evil [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]] and his [[Terminus Blade]]. Metalhawk and his remaining soldier, [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]], were rescued from certain doom by another raiding party from another dimension, this time heroic Decepticons. Via [[Autobot Regulation R71-B]], Metalhawk demanded to know what was going on, and their rescuers were content to oblige. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Invasion-whatistha.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Metalhawk and Gigatron working together, mass hysteria.]]&lt;br /&gt;
The evil Ultra Magnus intended to use the Rarified Energon and his Terminus Blade to bring Earth to his dimension&#039;s Cybertron. Metalhawk, his Autobots, and the Heroic Decepticons battled the evil Autobots at all costs to prevent this. Even Gigatron&#039;s Decepticons fell in against the invaders, and Metalhawk and his frequent foe teamed up against Ultra Magnus, dealing him a devastating blow. But, ultimately, Magnus succeeded... mostly. Though a heroic [[Soundwave (SG)|Soundwave]] was able to save Earth itself, Magnus managed to destroy the rest of the entire universe! With Earth now in a new dimension near the invaders&#039; [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Magnus and his remaining troops fled. &lt;br /&gt;
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Metalhawk despaired for the fate of his home universe, giving in to sorrow, so a heroic [[Straxus (SG)|Straxus]] recited a hopeful poem. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Metalhawk helped the Autobots of his universe adjust to cooperating with the heroic Decepticon faction in their new home. {{storylink|Solar Requiem}} Metalhawk attended to the arrival of another group of interdimensional explorers from the planet GoBotron. He gave support and respite to the GoBots at Iron Works as they continued their quest to restore the fabric of their home universe. Cliffjumper directed them towards the Caretaker supercomputer as a means to do so. {{storylink|Journey&#039;s Eve}} To speed them on their journey, Metalhawk provided the GoBots with a ship and their own pilot, named [[Skyklik]]. {{storylink|Last Sunset}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Shortly after their Earth was displaced, it also started to come alive. Calling itself [[Gaea]], the Earth mysteriously transported the entire human population to another Earth in another universe. For reasons unknown, Metalhawk and his Pretender companions were displaced with them. {{storylink|The Future Buried...}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Metalhawk took up the codename &amp;quot;Hawk,&amp;quot; and he and his allies set out to uncover the mysteries of their new world; while all the cities and animals on this planet were the same as their old one, no humans appeared to have called this Earth home prior to their arrival. All the while, they had to conceal their Cybertronian nature to avoid anti-Transformer sentiments from the humans. After being alerted that [[Vroom (G1)|Vroom]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]], [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]], and [[Lisa|Elizabeth]] were slacking off in their own investigation, Metalhawk joined their group to get them back on track. He met up with them and discussed their mission statement over dinner, only to be accosted by a mugger after their meal. Spike wound up getting shot during the altercation. {{storylink|Assembly (OMAM)|Assembly}} The bullet wound caused Metalhawk little damage, but it was enough for his attacker to realize he wasn&#039;t human. Crossblades and Vroom restrained the mugger, but before Metalhawk could come up with any ideas on how to deal with him, a couple of officers from the local police force turned up. The whole group was taken to the Mérida Police Station. While they were waiting to be questioned on the incident, Metalhawk&#039;s self-repair systems were able to cover up his tell-tale wound. To his relief, he learned that his attacker, [[Mendez|Sr. Mendez]], hadn&#039;t talked at all after his capture, for fear of implicating himself in his crime. Metalhawk and his friends weren&#039;t quite off the hook yet though, as the two officers who interviewed them knew that a gunshot had been fired, but no bullet had been found on the crime scene. Despite this, there was no reason for them to be held, and Metalhawk&#039;s group were told they were free to go. As soon as they exited the police station, they were met with a mysterious man who claimed he knew the truth about the Cybertronians&#039; identities, and that [[Ramjet (Universe)|an evil force]] was coming... {{storylink|Insight}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Though Metalhawk and company were highly suspicious of the man, they agreed to follow him nonetheless, as he claimed to have a spaceship stashed nearby. Upon coming upon the craft however, the man revealed himself to be a Decepticon Pretender, and opened fire on Spike to provoke the Autobots into unveiling their true natures as well. Metalhawk was first to &amp;quot;suit on&amp;quot; and fought off the Decepticon as the latter explained the recent history of the Autobot/Decepticon war in the local universe. Metalhawk demanded to know who they were dealing with, and the Decepticon complied, revealing himself to be none other than Megatron! {{storylink|History}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Charstubfiction|{{storylink|Divination}} {{storylink|Pandora&#039;s Gift}} {{storylink|Finale (OMAM)|Finale}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; online manga===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-webcomic-6-Metalhawk.jpg|75px|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
Metalhawk was one of several Autobots reeling from the appearance of the mighty [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. {{Storylink|A New Menace! The Giant Soldier Devastator Appears!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;TransTech&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
General [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] clarified that while Metalhawk was a Pretender, he was not. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2016/05/01}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; marketing material===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SiegeOnCybertron-Pounce versus Metalhawk.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.9]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Metalhawk was partnered with the [[Titan Master]] [[Haruma Gō|Professor Go]], who granted him the power to manipulate cosmic matter.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[Trypticon&#039;s Titan Master Crunch]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; In a mission led by [[Ginrai (robot)|Magnus Prime]] on Cybertron, Metalhawk clashed with [[Pounce]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Siege on Cybertron pack-in blurb&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; marketing material===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PowerOfThePrimes-MetalhawkVectorPrime-CardArt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Metalhawk was a [[Prime Master]] who housed the spark energy of [[Vector Prime]], able to grant time travel abilities to other Transformers. {{storylink|#Power of the Primes|&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; Metalhawk / Vector Prime online bio}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|For a list of powers manifested by Metalhawk, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this chart]].}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===2019 IDW continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
Metalhawk was stationed aboard the [[Black Hub]], a maintenance, supply and transit station for what remained of Cybertronian space and its colonies. {{storylink|Light/Star}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Super-God Masterforce}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MF-toy Metalhawk.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Who needs feet when you can stand on sticks?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Metalhawk&#039;&#039;&#039; (&#039;&#039;Pretenders&#039;&#039;, [[1988]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-201&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2-piece Pretender shell, helmet, &amp;quot;Titanium Saber&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Jet Rifle,&amp;quot; left &amp;amp; right &amp;quot;Rifle Wings&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Available [[exclusive]]ly in Japan, Metalhawk is the only Pretender to feature [[die-cast]] metal (a lost art, nowadays). The figure transforms into a blue, gold, red and gray Cybertronic jet (something like a souped-up F-15 Eagle), the gray tailfins of which double as two handheld &amp;quot;Rifle Wing&amp;quot; blasters for his [[robot mode]].  Metalhawk is the only 1987-88 regular Pretender where the vehicle mode seems to be prioritized over the robot mode, having a robot mode with jet wings hanging off and limbs with jet engine or vent detailing, as opposed to a vague vehicle with obvious robot limbs hanging off like the others. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Metalhawk&#039;s outer Pretender shell resembles a human in a red, white, and blue armored space suit, distinguished from other 1988 Pretenders by the presence of a full human face, unobscured by armor like the other Autobots of the year, as well as boxier armor lacking a belt accessory, and having much more heroic proportions compared to the more bulbous original Pretender shells. The Metalhawk shell&#039;s helmet is removable and is used to help &amp;quot;lock&amp;quot; the two shell-halves together. The shell is armed with the Titanium Saber and Jet Rifle; the Rifle Wings can also plug into the sides of the Jet Rifle when the robot is stored within the shell, transforming it into the &amp;quot;Wing Blaster&amp;quot;.  Like his contemporary Japanese exclusive cohort, [[Grand Maximus]], Metalhawk has silver paper decals as opposed to clear plastic decals like the other Pretenders.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Cybertron/Metalhawk/metalhawk.htm More information on Metalhawk at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Timelinestoy-BC2012Metalhawk.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Metalhawk, in the flesh!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Invasion&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[BotCon 2012]] box set)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, recon drone&lt;br /&gt;
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:A [[retool]] of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; [[Thunderwing (G1)#Generations|Thunderwing]], Metalhawk is a blue and red fighter jet loosely based on an [[United States Air Force#F-22 Raptor|F-22 Raptor]], with different wings but retaining the F-22&#039;s characteristic zigzag patterns sculpted on the hull. In addition to a new fleshy head, the nose of the jet can detach and become a separate aerial drone, while the two missile launchers can detach from the wings and become handheld weapons or clip together into one massive gun. The middle section of the sculpted missiles on the sides of the guns are also compatible with [[C joint]] accessories. Metalhawk&#039;s colors are based on the original toy&#039;s Pretender shell rather than the inner robot, much like other recent new toys of Pretender characters. Metalhawk was released in a box set with [[Soundwave (SG)|Soundwave]], [[Tracks (SG)|Tracks]], [[Treadshot (SG)|Treadshot]], [[Overlord (G1)|Gigatron]], and [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:This sculpt was also retooled to make &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; [[Black Shadow (G1)#Generations|Sky Shadow]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BCMetalhawk/metalhawk.htm More information on BotCon Metalhawk at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Generations}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Siege-on-Cybertron-Deluxe-Metalhawk.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;quot;He traded his entire body made out of awesome lost art material to Rodimus? That&#039;s so lameeee!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Siege on Cybertron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Gift set, [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 blaster weapons, [[Haruma Gō#Generations|Professor Go]] Titan Master&lt;br /&gt;
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:A retool of &#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; [[Triggerhappy (G1)#Generations|Triggerhappy]], Metalhawk transforms from a robot based on his [[#Super-God Masterforce|original inner robot mode]] into a Cybertronian starfighter based on Triggerhappy&#039;s [[Triggerhappy (G1)#Generation 1|original vehicle mode]]. Metalhawk has 5mm post holes on the underside of his wings and the inside of his built-in non-firing blasters, accessible in robot mode. The holes on his shoulders can also accept 5mm posts, but are covered by his wings or blasters in both modes. Like most &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; figures, he has a port for a generic pose/flight stand on his backside.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He includes two blasters that can combine into a larger weapon that his Titan Master partner [[Haruma Gō|Professor Go]] can sit in. Unlike most Deluxe and larger figures, however, there does not appear to be a way to mount the combined weapon in vehicle mode, and while Professor Go can peg in, it does not appear to have a proper seat.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Metalhawk and Professor Go were only available as part of the &amp;quot;Siege on Cybertron&amp;quot; set, which also includes [[Ginrai (human)#Generations|Ginrai]] &amp;amp; [[Ginrai (robot)#Titans Return|Magnus Prime]], [[Fathom#Generations|Fathom]] &amp;amp; [[Tidal Wave (G1)#Generations|Tidal Wave]], [[Pounce#Generations|Decepticon Pounce]], and [[Thunderwing (G1)#SiegeOnCybertron|Thunderwing]]. In the United States, this set was exclusive to [[BigBadToyStore]], but it saw a wider release in Canada where it was available at [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]], [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], the Canadian [[Walmart]] online store, book store chain Indigo and several PC retailers (seriously!). Additionally, it was also available at retail in Hong Kong and Singapore and even saw an official release in the Netherlands, where it was exclusively available from BOL.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.transformers-universe.com/i.php?ID=6839 More information on Metalhawk at Transformers-Universe.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-POTP-Prime-Master-Vector-Prime-with-Metalhawk.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sadly, does not give the toy the power of lost art.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Vector Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Prime Master, [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;PP-03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[May 25]], [[2018]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Metalhawk decoy armor, cannon&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]&#039;&#039; [[Vector Prime]] is a [[Prime Master]] with Metalhawk decoy armor, visually based on the original [[Pretender]]&#039;s inner robot and shell.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This toy has identical features to the other Prime Masters in the line. The decoy armor has a weapon piece which can fold out to create a weapon mode, or detach and be held in the armor&#039;s 3 mm-compatible hand. The [[Titan Master]]-like robot can store inside the decoy armor or ride [[Size class|Legends Class]] figures in vehicle mode, and is fully compatible with toys from the previous &#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; line. The &amp;quot;Power Swap&amp;quot; gimmick means its [[spark]] form can plug onto any decoy armor&#039;s weapon form (which has a [[5 mm post]] to be held by larger figures), Deluxe Class figures&#039; chest armor, Voyager Class figures&#039; bucklers, Leader Class figures&#039; [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix]] (in place of their Matrix core), [[combiner]]s&#039; torsos (in place of their [[Enigma of Combination]]), or the [[Scepter of Sparks]]. With the power of [[You|your]] imagination, this bestows the Prime Master&#039;s [[Prime Master/Combinations|unique power]] on the larger figure.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike every other Titan Master/Prime Master, Vector Prime and his fellow first wave Prime Masters feature backpacks/symbols secured by pins instead of screws.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Though designated for a first quarter 2018 release, Vector Prime/Metalhawk&#039;s wave reached U.S. store shelves in November 2017.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Vector Prime/Metalhawk was retooled with a new [[Prime Master]] sigil and decoy armor front as [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Power of the Primes|Alpha Trion]]/[[Landmine (G1)#Power of the Primes|Landmine]], and again replacing the entire gray sprue with new parts for [[Quintus Prime#Power of the Primes|Quintus Prime]]/[[Bludgeon (G1)#Power of the Primes|Bludgeon]]. Vector Prime alone was given a different replacement sprue for the [[Thirteenth Prime#Power of the Primes|Thirteenth Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legacy-Voyager-Class-Metalhawk.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The lost art was forsaken in the name of screen accuracy.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Metalhawk&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, [[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword, twin blasters&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]], [[Ittoku Kuwazu]] (TakaraTomy)&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream on [[January 31]], 2023 on the official &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l33J9hIaQm8 YouTube channel ]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;|[[John Warden]], Evan Brooks (&#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; Cyclonus, Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the fifth wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class toys, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy#Evolution (2023)|Evolution]]&#039;&#039; Metalhawk is a [[retool]] of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]&#039;&#039; [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Cyclonus]] that transforms into a Cybertronian jet in 18 steps. Compared to the previous &#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039; Pretenders, his robot mode is accurate to the &#039;&#039;Super-God Masterforce&#039;&#039; anime, invoking the inner robot rather than the outer shell. His jet mode is also based more on its cartoon appearance than the original toy.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Metalhawk includes two blasters based on his original toy that form a pair of tailfins of his jet mode or can combine into a double-barreled weapon as part of the &amp;quot;[[Evo-Fusion]]&amp;quot; gimmick. He also includes his signature sword associated with his Pretender shell. It can store on his back or the top of the jet.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like his wavemates, Metalhawk was revealed on the 2023 [[January 31]]st [[Hasbro Pulse]] stream.  He and his wavemate [[Twincast]] were shipped from [[BigBadToyStore]] within a few days of their reveal.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.instagram.com/p/CoKnodbOSHH/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D Designer commentary on &#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039; Metalhawk from Evan Brooks]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===Transformers Gum===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TFgum metalhawk.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Metalhawk&#039;&#039;&#039; (1988)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2-piece Pretender shell, 2 shell arms, helmet, &amp;quot;Titanium Saber&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Jet Rifle,&amp;quot; left &amp;amp; right &amp;quot;Rifle Wings&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the eighth wave of [[Kabaya]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Gum]]&#039;&#039; line of snap-together &amp;quot;[[candy toy]]&amp;quot; model kits, this version of Metalhawk stands at about four inches tall in robot mode, and is cast in red, white, and blue plastic. He includes all the accessories and features of his larger figure, save one difference: the arms of his Pretender shell are removable, and used to hold the shell closed. As a &#039;&#039;Transformers Gum&#039;&#039; kit, he featured no paint applications, but came with stickers for detail, and a piece of terrible gum.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://bowbowdaijin.blog96.fc2.com/blog-entry-36.html More information on Transformer Gum Metalhawk at a Japanese fansite]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Super Collection Figure===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SCF Metalhawk.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Halt or I&#039;ll fall off my stand!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Metalhawk (with Minerva)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;5&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Stand&lt;br /&gt;
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: A PVC figurine of Metalhawk in his Pretender armor was available in the fifth, &#039;&#039;Masterforce&#039;&#039;-centric &amp;quot;Act&amp;quot; of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]&#039;s [[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]] line. He came packaged with a figurine of [[Minerva (human)#SCFhuman|Minerva]] in her human form; the pair were available in both full color and metallic silver &amp;quot;pewter&amp;quot; versions, at a ratio of one per each case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures. His incredibly wide stance makes it nigh-impossible to properly use the stand he comes with, as one foot will always be at least on the very edge of the stand.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version of the figures came with the right arm of the wave&#039;s collectible [[Scorponok (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|BlackZarak]] &amp;quot;build-a-figure&amp;quot;. This part could be in either full-color or clear plastic, packed at a ratio of 4:4.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/Metalhawk/metalhawk.htm More information on Super Collection Figure Metalhawk at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/PewterMetalhawk/metalhawk.htm More information on pewter Metalhawk at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
*In the design stage, Metalhawk took inspiration from &#039;&#039;{{w|Magne Robo Gakeen}}&#039;&#039;.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{citesocial|link=https://twitter.com/KanedaMasumi/status/1626943448652861441|quote=玩具のスタイルを『超神マスターフォース』でどう新しくデザインするか、原案の段階で参考にした一つが「ガ・キーン」でした。逞しい多くのロボットと違って人型のスマートなデザインがプリテンダーTFの特徴です。|name=Masumi Kaneda|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=02|day=18}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*Like all non-toy robot Kreons in the &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; manga, Metalhawk is made from existing &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; parts. He uses the [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Sideswipe]] helmet, and has a clip-on wing attached to each arm. He also carries a katana-style sword.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Foreign names===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Italian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Optor&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Mandarin:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Hank&#039;&#039;&#039; (China, 汉克 &#039;&#039;Hànkè&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Russian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Kogot&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039; (Коготь, &amp;quot;Claw&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Spanish:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Hook&#039;&#039;&#039; (Latin America)&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Reflist|2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Autobot leaders]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Classics Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Elite Guard]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:IDW (2005) Transformers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:IDW (2019) Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Japanese-original Transformers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kreons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Legacy Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Neutrals]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Pretenders]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Prime Masters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Super-God Masterforce Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Timelines characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Titans Return Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:TransTech Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Victory Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Wings Universe Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Zone Autobots]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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[[File:G1 boxart Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|All these toys are my fault...for being awesome!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; has many toys, so logic dictates that they should receive a page. Logic also dictates that they should be awesome.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1Shockwave toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You can try to play Duck Hunt with him all day long, but it just doesn&#039;t work.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Decepticon, 1985)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;49&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Magnetic impulse defuser&amp;quot; barrel&lt;br /&gt;
:Shockwave was one of the very first 1985 toys to see release, if not &#039;&#039;the&#039;&#039; first. Shockwave transforms into a large Cybertronian handgun, and features light and sound electronics powered by a 9-volt battery. Pulling his trigger activates a flashing light in his gun arm and one of two (fairly generic) blaster-sound frequencies, which are toggled between by a small switch on his backpack; in gun mode, the light winds up in his barrel. As a robot, he has a large, if not the most, amount of articulation for the era. Officially, his [[die-cast]] feet are rotated into his legs in gun mode, but if you wish to display him free-standing, leaving the feet out (as shown in the picture to the right) balances the figure and keeps him from tipping forward from the weight of his arms and barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The large Decepticon [[insignia]] on his chest has a thin purple outline tracing just beyond the margins of the symbol itself, a decorative feature unique in the entire history of the [[Transformers brand|brand]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Shockwave was initially sold without a rub sign; one was later added to the side of his torso.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Shockwave is one of the most oft-broken G1 toys, owing to a mixture of weak plastics clashing against die-cast metal, overpowered springs and ratchets shearing themselves apart, and outdated electronics corroding into uselessness. The rubber hose covering the wires connecting his torso and arm&#039;s electronics is particularly prone to dry-rotting. Be careful!&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Shockwave toy was originally created by [[Japan]]ese toy company [[ToyCo]]; see [[#Notes|Notes]] for more details on its unusual journey to the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Shockwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ActionMaster Shockwave.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|Small and deadly.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave with Fistfight&#039;&#039;&#039; (Action Master, 1990)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: double-barreled [[turbo rifle]]&lt;br /&gt;
:As an [[Action Master]], Shockwave is a non-transforming action figure who combines elements of his cartoon model and original toy, with a few more details. He is compatible with any other Action Master weapon or vehicle. Part of the third assortment of individually-carded Action Master figures, he came with his small robot [[Action Master partner|partner]] [[Fistfight (G1)|Fistfight]], who combines with Shockwave&#039;s handgun to form a [[lightning rifle]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:An early [[prototype]] of the figure depicted in both the 1990 Hasbro [[catalog]] leaflet included with the figures and a more elaborate catalog that was available in Germany seems to be an entirely different sculpt with slightly different proportions and detailing, including a right hand is sculpted in an open position, and on top of that also featured different colors, with a darker, more saturated shade of purple, the arm cannon and chest colored blue instead of orange, and Fistfight with his black and purple colors swapped. Additionally, there are reports of an early &amp;quot;test market&amp;quot; release that supposedly included a rubber hose that connects from his gun-arm to his back, like the original toy. There are holes in the toy&#039;s gun-arm and backpack; the black hoses included with many old &#039;&#039;[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039; toys can fit in these holes.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Action Master Shockwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Alternators/Binaltech&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:AlternatorsShockblast toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Guns akimbo.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockblast&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alternator, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Alternator ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Binaltech ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;BT-13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Binaltech release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[April 4]], [[2005]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: muffler-blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; version of Shockwave is [[retool]] of &amp;quot;[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Meister]]&amp;quot; from the same line. Named &amp;quot;Shockblast&amp;quot; for [[trademark]] reasons, his [[alternate mode]] is a licensed, 1:24 [[scale]] {{w|Mazda RX-8}}, changing Meister&#039;s standard street model into a Mazdaspeed-modified version with new front and rear fenders, doors, side skirts and a spoiler (the Japanese &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; version, Laserwave, is specifically marketed as a &amp;quot;Mazdaspeed Version II&amp;quot;). He features [[rubber tires]], opening doors, hood and trunk, a detailed interior including seats and a dashboard complete with steering wheel, and a working &amp;quot;steering&amp;quot; mechanism (which is not connected to the steering wheel, though). In robot mode, his muffler unfolds to become a hand-held blaster; it can also be arm-mounted thanks to the holes near the robot&#039;s elbow joints compatible with the muffler&#039;s vehicle-mode mounting peg. Shockblast also features a new head sculpt with a single eye that is illuminated using some very effective [[light-piping]], and an arm cannon made out of clear plastic that replaces his left hand. Undocumented in the instructions is a tab on the underside of each foot that can be positioned to make the figure more stable in certain poses.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; Laserwave has quite a number of small but significant changes from the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; version. As usual with &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; releases, his car shell is partially constructed of [[die-cast]] metal rather than all-plastic, as well as having all the car body parts (including those made out of plastic) covered in a metal-flake paint. His passenger compartment has a hard-plastic steering wheel on the right-hand side of the car (as they are in Japan). He has [[Vacuum metallizing|vac-metal]] side-mirrors and &amp;quot;LWAVE&amp;quot; on his license plate (rather than Shockblast&#039;s &amp;quot;SHKWAV&amp;quot;). The &amp;quot;steering&amp;quot; mechanism uses a magnet assembly to connect the steering axle to the front wheels instead of the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; version&#039;s plastic insertion point. Plus it comes with a bonus large Decepticon [[insignia]] [[sticker]] that can be applied to a real car.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Shockblast was later re-released as part of a Europe-only wave of &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; toys in the same packaging style as the second North American &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; assortment, the latter of which Shockblast was &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; re-released in. Despite Hasbro re-claiming the &amp;quot;Shockwave&amp;quot; name by then, this re-release still calls him &amp;quot;Shockblast&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The original Meister version of the sculpt was also released in a &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039;-only red version ([[repurposing|repurposed]] into &amp;quot;[[Zoom-Zoom]]&amp;quot; by the [[Story of Binaltech|official &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; fiction]]) and was later retooled into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]&#039;&#039; [[Autorooper]]. The Mazdaspeed car parts, but with Meister&#039;s original head sculpt and left hand, were later used to make the &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039;-only [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Argent|Argent Meister]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#13|Archive of &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; Laserwave&#039;s bio and tech specs]]&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/AltShockblast/shockblast.htm More information on Shockblast at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Shockwavetitanium.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Cancelling me is illogical.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:A 6&amp;quot; transforming Shockwave toy was designed and displayed at [[BotCon]] 2007, but [[Titanium Series]] was canceled before its tooling could be completed.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not having my own Kre-O set is highly illogical.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;30688&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;310&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Kreons&#039;&#039;: [[Megatron (Kre-O)#Kre-O|Megatron]], Shockwave, [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: gun hand&lt;br /&gt;
:Available in the [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Kre-O|Megatron]] &#039;&#039;[[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; kit, Shockwave is a one-eyed purple [[Kreon]] with a gun for a left hand. Interestingly, Kreon Shockwave&#039;s chest is orange, like [[#ActionMaster|Action Master Shockwave]], while the lines in the orange section harken to [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|&#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039;]] [[Shockblast]]&#039;s chest design.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Kre-OShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Shockwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy ShockwaveC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right|He&#039;s easier to blind with science, what with the singular eye.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Kreon Class of 1984&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon figure set, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0090&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Voted&#039;&#039;: Best Optics&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: flask&lt;br /&gt;
:This version of Shockwave has much more detailed, original-toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version, plus his wrist-blaster is now clear-purple plastic. You can also replace the blaster with his clear-purple flask, which gives him a more &amp;quot;accurate&amp;quot; smaller blaster-hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He was only available in a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the &amp;quot;[[Kreon Class of 1984]]&amp;quot;. Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there &#039;&#039;was&#039;&#039; no remaining stock after the show.&lt;br /&gt;
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:His inclusion in the set is somewhat more justified than other 85~86 characters who appear in it, as while the original Shockwave toy was released in 1985, the character made an early debut in 1984 in both comics and cartoon.&lt;br /&gt;
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:(Also... voted &amp;quot;Best Optics&amp;quot;? Wow, guys, &#039;&#039;cruel&#039;&#039;.)&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Class of 1984 Shockwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changer-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Changer, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the second wave of Battle Changers, Shockwave is a massively built-up Kreon that transforms from robot to Cybertronic tank and back without removing any parts! The robot mode is based on that of Generation 1 Shockwave while the vehicle mode is based on that of [[Shockwave (WFC)|&#039;&#039;Prime&#039;&#039; Shockwave]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:All of the 2015 &#039;&#039;Transformers [[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; product was skipped by retailers in the US (at first), seeing release in Canada, Australia, and various Asian markets. In late 2015, much of the line was finally released at discount in the US through TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores, including this set.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generationstoy-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This repurposing is very logical indeed.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series/number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;01 / #003&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two-piece laser cannon&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|The &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Shockwave (WFC)#Generations|Shockwave]] toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Shockwave.}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of [[2012]] &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys, Shockwave transforms into a &amp;quot;Cybertronian mobile artillery&amp;quot; mode. The front center fuselage of the vehicle becomes a [[5 mm post|hand-held]] &amp;quot;laser cannon&amp;quot; that&#039;s modeled after the [[Sling Shock#Generations|Sling Shock]]. It can be stored on a 5mm port on his back, and undocumented in his [[instructions]], can replace his hands by folding either one of them in, revealing a socket on his wrist that a tab underneath his cannon can mount to. As another undocumented feature, the cannon actually consists of two pieces, with a large y-shaped barrel that can be removed, revealing the sculpted ends of a triple-barreled gun. The y-shaped barrel part can also be stored on Shockwave&#039;s back, forming some sort of [[jet pack|jet-pack]] exhaust.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Shockwave features two examples of [[Kibble#faux-parts|faux-parts]]: The undersides of his heels resemble the front end of the y-shaped barrel part, effectively serving as an extension of the barrel in vehicle mode, whereas a fake replica of the top end of his head (including his signature &amp;quot;ear&amp;quot; panels) is sculpted on the top side of his vehicle mode (which ends up on the underside of his backpack in robot mode).&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure has a &amp;quot;dramatic reveal&amp;quot; feature, where pressing the chest into place causes the head to pop up. The clasp used to hold the spring-loaded piece in place is fairly strong, and requires a small amount of force to latch if the head isn&#039;t pressed down before moving the chest assembly. Depending on the individual quality of the figure, this can cause the latch to wear out, and the spring is strong enough that the head will push the whole assembly out of place in vehicle mode if not properly retracted. As such, care should be taken on this step of conversion.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was [[redeco]]ed/retooled into &#039;&#039;Fall of Cybertron&#039;&#039; [[Fireflight (FOC)#Generations|Air Raid]] and [[BotCon 2014]] [[Brimstone (G1 Star Seeker)#Timelines|Brimstone]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unsurprisingly for an Aligned toy inspired by Generation 1, &#039;&#039;Fall of Cybertron&#039;&#039; Shockwave was used in multiple Generation 1-based stories, with the Hasbro deco [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|appearing]] in IDW Publishing&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; comic series&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Shockwave&#039;s new body in &amp;quot;season 1&amp;quot; of &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; is actually drawn according to his Aligned counterpart&#039;s [[:File:War for Cybertron Shockwave.jpg|appearance]] in the High Moon Studios video games as opposed to the toy, but all things considered, the toy is a good match.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and the short comic &amp;quot;[[Starscream&#039;s New Power]]&amp;quot; and the TakaraTomy deco [[Brawl (G1)#Transformers: All Spark|appearing]] in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: All Spark]]&#039;&#039; manga series and the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Cloud]]&#039;&#039; stories.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/GenShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Shockwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Construct-Bots&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ConstructBots Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|You must build him in a logical way.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Elite Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Construct-Bots]]&#039;&#039; Shockwave transforms from a robot to a Cybertronian jet, in a design loosely based on [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron&#039;&#039;]] [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]]. He includes a blaster that covers his fist and resembles his original weapon. Also included are two parts that connect over the gun to mimic the original Shockwave&#039;s barrel cover.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Most of his parts were used to make [[Silverbolt (G1)#Construct-Bots|Silverbolt]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/CBShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Construct-Bots&#039;&#039; Shockwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:QTransformers Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|All are dead cute.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[August 29]], [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QT-26&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Q-Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Shockwave transforms from a [[super deformed]] Toyota Crown Athlete S21 to a cute little robot.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Shockwave was retooled into &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Arcee]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticons 3-Figure Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QTFS-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:During the second &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; series, the Shockwave toy was available in a three-pack alongside [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Soundwave]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Megatron]]. He is identical to the original &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MP29-Laserwave.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Fans are literally quaking in their boots at this figure.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Destron Laserwave&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 26]], [[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-29&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Left and right fists, translucent right fist, gun barrel (opaque and translucent), saluting right hand (opaque and translucent), &amp;quot;Laser Vulcan&amp;quot;, stand, die-cast Megatron Gun accessory (Asia reissue)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Tomoya Miyake]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Destron Laserwave&amp;quot; is a painstakingly cartoon-accurate and toy-accurate figure, transforming into a large Cybertronian handgun and scaling with the rest of the Masterpiece line (since [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-9]]), standing slightly taller than the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|MP-11 seeker mold]] and slightly shorter than [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|MP-13 Soundwave]]. Though this figure&#039;s light purple coloration was controversial in some parts of the [[fandom]], it is based directly off Shockwave&#039;s original [[character model|animation model]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Similarly to [[#Generation 1|his original toy]], Laserwave has two separate electronic light gimmicks (but no sounds!). Two LR44 batteries power the light in his left arm, which is activated by clicking a button on his forearm and causes his arm cannon to glow with purple light, pulsing in and out eight times after a single push. 2 AAA batteries power the light in the gun barrel, activated by—what else?—pulling his trigger; toggling a small switch on his abdomen determines if the gun barrel LED remains illuminated for as long as the trigger is held, or if it will automatically pulse in and out ten times. His eye lights up using [[light-piping]] from a large panel in the back of his head.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He includes a left fist that can be swapped out for his arm cannon, to replicate his two-handed appearance from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]&amp;quot;, and an open &amp;quot;saluting&amp;quot; hand that can be swapped for his right fist based on the same scene from the same episode. Additionally, he includes translucent versions of his arm cannon and both right hands to match his original toy&#039;s appearance. The barrel of his gun mode ends up on his back in robot mode, in contrast to his original toy, for which it was attached as a separate piece (something that was also true for the cartoon, in which it usually flew in from off-screen when he transformed). To cover this change, he comes with a stand for his gun mode that folds up into a show-accurate backpack and clips over the barrel. To avoid the potential dry-rot and pliability issues of a rubber tube, the connector tube for Shockwave&#039;s gun arm is made of a thin spring-like metal.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He comes with a mini version of himself in gun mode which he can wield (called a &amp;quot;Laser Vulcan&amp;quot; in the instructions), as seen in the episode &amp;quot;[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1]]&amp;quot;, and a sticker sheet allowing him to have either classic Decepticon logos or cartoon-styled ones (with smaller eyes and a three-pointed central crest).&lt;br /&gt;
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:In Asian countries outside of Japan, he comes with a [[collector coin]]. The coin package is shaped after Shockwave&#039;s chest on the outside with the inside part being decorated after his target scope, and refers to the character as Destron Laserwave (a deviation from the other collector coins, which always used the western names even for characters who have different names in Japan). In Asia, the figure was later reissued and came with a die-cast Megatron gun accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP-29+Defense-Officer-Laserwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Dark purple is the new lavender. Deal with it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Destron Laserwave&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 24]], [[2018]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-29+&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Translucent left and right fists, opaque right fist, gun barrel (opaque and translucent), opaque saluting right hand, &amp;quot;Laser Vulcan&amp;quot;, stand&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; MP-29+ &amp;quot;Destron Laserwave&amp;quot; is a [[redeco]] of MP-29 sporting a much darker shade of purple that&#039;s more in line with both the [[#Generation 1|Generation 1 toy]] and most of his animated appearances. It was [[exclusive]] to [[TakaraTomy Mall]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:He features a new head sculpt with slightly different details and proportions from the earlier Masterpiece, most obvious in his eye now being smaller and a less greenish shade. The hose on his small gun accessory is now made of plastic instead of fabric. &lt;br /&gt;
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:His forearms now feature tampographed G1-cartoon styled Decepticon symbols, rather than the [[Sticker|decal]] options of the original &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; figure. In addition, some of his dark purple is actually painted, as is the silver on the barrel of his gun mode. This means special care must be taken to avoid scratching the paint when clipping the backpack around the gun barrel in robot mode. &lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:CWLegendsShockwave.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Shockwave regains his firearms license.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends Class, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the fifth wave of the &#039;&#039;[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039; Legends Class figures, &amp;quot;Decepticon Shockwave&amp;quot; transforms into a &amp;quot;cannon&amp;quot; that resembles his original laser gun mode! Homaging a scene from &amp;quot;[[The Revenge of Bruticus]]&amp;quot;, a 5 mm peg folds down from the bottom of the cannon to form a gun mode which &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; [[Bruticus (G1)#Combiner Wars|Bruticus]] (or any other &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;-style Combiner mode fist, or even his [[#Masterpiece|&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; figure]]) can wield, though a molded gun handle a few millimeters ahead of the 5 mm peg makes the connection incompatible with many figures. Shockwave&#039;s weight unfortunately prevents most figures from being able to actually hold up without bringing said figure&#039;s arm or entire body down, even the combiners made specifically to hold him. The 5 mm peg/gun handle combo also plugs into either the back of Bruticus or on top of [[Onslaught (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Onslaught]]&#039;s vehicle mode, though the open space for Bruticus&#039;s head makes the latter attachment somewhat unstable. Shockwave only features a 5 mm-compatible right hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Shockwave also comes with a collector card based on his packaging art.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Though Shockwave&#039;s wave was scheduled for a first quarter 2015 release, it arrived on U.S. store shelves in late 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was later redecoed/retooled as [[BotCon 2016]] [[Reflector (G1)#Combiner Wars|Reflector]] and [[Flash Sentry#Toys|Flash Sentry]] and served as the model for the non-toy &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]&#039;&#039; incarnation of [[Movor#Beast Wars: Uprising|Movor]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Shockwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Combiner-Wars-G2-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, it&#039;s the &#039;&#039;barrel&#039;&#039; [[For safety reasons|you have to paint orange]], not the whole- oh, forget it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bruticus&#039;&#039;&#039; (Collection Pack, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
:Available only with &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; G2 [[Bruticus (G1)#CWG2|Bruticus]] set, this Shockwave is a redeco of the Legends Class figure above, which is inspired by both [[#ActionMaster|his Action Master toy]] and &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[Onslaught (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Onslaught]]&#039;s missile launcher. Despite appearing in a G2-themed set with G1 logos, this Shockwave comes with the movie version of the Decepticon faction symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWG2Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars G2&#039;&#039; Shockwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legends-LG24-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Legend-ary logic.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave &amp;amp; Cancer&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[August 27]], [[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;LG24&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]&#039;&#039; Shockwave is a another redeco of his [[#Combiner Wars|&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Legends Class figure]], transforming from robot to 5 mm-compatible cannon and now featuring a deco closely based on the Generation 1 cartoon (although his show-accurate purple is a slightly brighter hue). He is packaged with [[Cancer (G1)#Legends|Cancer]], a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Generations|Crashbash]]. As a &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; mold, Shockwave is not actually designed to interact with [[Titan Master]] figures, though Takara stock photographs and the instructions suggest rearranging his arms in cannon mode to form an awkward seat for Cancer. If you wish, you could pair him with &#039;&#039;[[Unite Warriors]]&#039;&#039; Bruticus.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unusually for a &#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; release, he&#039;s referred to by his English market name rather than &amp;quot;Laserwave&amp;quot;, presumably for trademark and/or marketing reasons. [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|A later &#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; story]] would note that in-universe, Laserwave had changed his name to &amp;quot;Shockwave&amp;quot;. According to [[Shogo Hasui]], Shockwave was not originally intended to be released as part of the &#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; lineup.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://twitter.com/Hasui_TF/status/769560271580979200&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2670.html Legends Shockwave &amp;amp; Cancer at Alfes&#039;s Blog]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Cyber Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Cyber-Battalion-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Remember when I was the closest thing you had to a [[CHUG]] Shockwave?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cyber Battalion, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the third wave of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]&#039;&#039; Cyber Battalion figures, Shockwave transforms into a spaceship in a few easy steps. Unlike most figures in the Cyber Series, Shockwave is not based on any existing &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; mold and has unique engineering. Additionally, he features a 5 mm-compatible fist and a well-articulated upper body, but lacks bicep swivels and knee articulation. His vehicle mode is loosely based on his original blaster mode but also takes some design cues from the [[#Fall of Cybertron|&#039;&#039;Fall of Cybertron&#039;&#039;]] and [[#Construct-Bots|&#039;&#039;Construct-Bots&#039;&#039;]] Shockwaves. &lt;br /&gt;
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:In vehicle mode, the upper body does not connect solidly anywhere resulting in parts moving out of place in copies with loose hinge joints. This is somewhat harder to correct than many figures due to how small the joint is and how it is recessed into the chest. His plastic is also cast in two different shades of purple, which contrast strongly against one another.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Amusingly, considering how easily he transforms between modes, his alt-mode is mistransformed in the stock photo. The robot mode Shockwave head rotates to an altered head in a different shade of purple for the vehicle mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Debuting in Asian markets, this figure was later sold in the United States at Walgreens stores.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Siege&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WFCS-Leader-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|A forewarned Shockwave is four-armed Shockwave.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-S14&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;SG-14&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[March 30]], [[2019]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hidden message code&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TARN&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 &amp;quot;LV Duo-Pulse Radiograph&amp;quot; boots, 2 &amp;quot;LV Gamma-Disruptor Launcher&amp;quot; shoulder pads, backpack&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; Leader Class figures, Shockwave is a heavily G1-inspired Voyager-sized robot that can assume a small Leader-sized super robot mode with &#039;&#039;four arms&#039;&#039; by combining with armor consisting of two shoulder pads, two platform boot pieces, and a backpack. These pieces are compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], and can be placed in many configurations on his body—TakaraTomy&#039;s stock photos suggest adding the accessories as limb-mounted cannon emplacements—or combined into a hovercraft, an intended feature not mentioned in the instructions.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Shockwave himself transforms into a spaceship resembling [[Sixshot (G1)#Generations|an upside-down laser gun]], which can be augmented using the armor. The bridge of the spaceship is sculpted to evoke Shockwave&#039;s head, and features the same killer [[light-piping]] effect.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like most &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; toys, Shockwave features multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons (such as his cannon arm, now called the &amp;quot;LV-1 Thermal Range Neuron Beam&amp;quot;) to accommodate &amp;quot;Fire Blasts&amp;quot; from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. Shockwave also features the typical &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;battle damage&amp;quot; paint, but only on his feet and shoulder pads. TakaraTomy&#039;s stock photography shows a non-final figure with two inconsistent shades of purple.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Caution should be taken with Shockwave&#039;s rubber hose, as it&#039;s prone to stress and breaking, especially at the plug connection point. This seems to be due to it being slightly too short, causing a great deal of tension on the point where it attaches to Shockwave&#039;s body when he&#039;s in spaceship mode or has his arm extended. The plug itself and the corresponding &amp;quot;correct&amp;quot; ports on his forearm and bridge tower seem to be slightly larger than standard 5mm posts, suggesting the size difference may be intentional to deter connecting the hose in a way that would lead to damage. However, the difference isn&#039;t enough to fully prevent the peg being pushed in with a small amount of force. This has the added effect of making some of his ports too loose to hold accessories properly while others may be slightly too tight.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Though designated for release in the first quarter of 2019, Shockwave&#039;s wave  reached U.S. store shelves in late 2018.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Shockwave was released in both the first and last waves of the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; toyline. The latter release unfortunately turned him into a massive shelfwarmer, particularly at Target stores, where he could still be found throughout the entirety of 2020 alongside the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; toyline.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations Selects&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Selects-WFC-Siege-Leader-Galactic-Man-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Definitely NOT just a monochrome &#039;shop of his regular stock photos, honest!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Galactic Man Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Siege&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-GS03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 &amp;quot;RS Duo-Pulse Radiographs,&amp;quot; 2 &amp;quot;RS Gamma-Disruptor Launchers,&amp;quot; backpack&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:A &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039; add-on to &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039;, &amp;quot;Galactic Man Shockwave&amp;quot; is a redeco of the Leader Class figure above, homaging the colors of [[:File:ToyCoAstroMagnum.jpg|RadioShack&#039;s &amp;quot;Galactic Man&amp;quot; toy]], down to the &amp;quot;Galactic Man&amp;quot; name across the upper chest. The accessories use black as opposed to the dark grey of the main figure. Unlike the retail figure, Galactic Man Shockwave lacks battle-damage paint.&lt;br /&gt;
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:It is &#039;&#039;incredibly&#039;&#039; likely that the &amp;quot;RS&amp;quot; in his weapons&#039; names is a reference to Radio Shack. Like, how could it not be?&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WarForCybertronCenturionDroneWeaponizerPack.jpeg|250px|thumb|Ironically, [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] got a [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Shockwave Blaster]] before Shockwave did.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deluxe Centurion Drone&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class with accessories pack, [[2020]])&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; [[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]] includes a small non transforming accessory of Shockwave in his ray gun mode. The ray gun is molded in a solid gray plastic and is completely unpainted. Like all &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; weapons, the gun is compatible with all figures who have 5 mm ports.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alpha, [[2021]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: wing pack&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the fourth wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Authentics|Authentics]]&#039;&#039; Alpha figures, Shockwave is a Voyager-sized toy based on his heavily stylized [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|&#039;&#039;Cyberverse&#039;&#039;]] incarnation, which is in turn influenced by his [[Evergreen]] design. He transforms into a Cybertronian starfighter which greatly resembles and shares engineering with the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Cyber Series Battalion]] figure from [[2018]]. He features a rubber hose connecting his gun arm to his abdomen. His wing pack is removable, though it doesn&#039;t need to be for his transformation.&lt;br /&gt;
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:It seems plausible that the stock renders and instructions erroneously depict the toy upside down in vehicle mode, as the &amp;quot;bottom&amp;quot; of the jet mode appears to be a more coherent vehicle mode and features more paint applications.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Lord Megatron, it is only logical that I have the entire pizza to myself.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Core Class, [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessory:&#039;&#039; Radar dish/Energon shield &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/bios/jzsvkjlc&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy (toyline)|Legacy]]&#039;&#039; Core Class toys, Shockwave transforms from a smaller, mostly cartoon-accurate rendition of the character to a Cybertronian spaceship based directly on his &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Leader Class figure, down to the shade of plastic used. However, to evoke Shockwave&#039;s G1 laser gun mode, the figure has a flip-out 5 mm peg on the underside of his alternate mode which both acts as landing gear and as a handle so he can be wielded by larger figures. Shockwave comes with a radar dish accessory, which can plug into his hand as an [[Energon]] shield or attach onto the top of his vehicle mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Shockwave was spotted at a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] in [[Taiwan]] in mid-[[June]] 2022 before any official announcement from Hasbro.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Legacy-Senator-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It&#039;s only logical they use this mold again.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Humble Origins&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, [[2023]])  &lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[May 16]], [[2023]]&#039;s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPFnqhvXhTs Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Ben MacCrae]], and [[Sixo]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]]-[[exclusive]] &amp;quot;Prewar&amp;quot; subline, Senator Shockwave is a heavy retool of the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; [[Seeker (body-type)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Seeker]] mold to recreate his appearance in &#039;&#039;[[Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos]] [[Chaos Theory Part 2|Theory]]&#039;&#039; and  [[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|the]] &#039;&#039;[[Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Shadowplay]]&#039;&#039; [[Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|trilogy]], before he was the purple bad guy robot we know him as. His tendency to change paint jobs within the mini-series made things tricky for the designers to pick one color scheme, but they ultimately landed on his final [[Ultra Magnus (G1)| Ultra Magnus]] inspired motif. Since he never transformed in the comic books, his newly designed vehicle mode parts are based loosely on his jet [[kibble]] in the story. Shockwave has no accessories or weapons.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Senator Shockwave comes in a 2-Pack with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#HumbleOrigins|Data Clerk Orion Pax.]] They were both revealed and went up for preorder on the [[May 16]] [[Hasbro Pulse]] Fanstream alongside the &amp;quot;Rise of Tyranny&amp;quot; 2-pack.&lt;br /&gt;
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::&#039;&#039;[https://www.instagram.com/p/CsUU9MpO8M9/ Designer commentary on Senator Shockwave from Evan Brooks on Instagram]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Transformers Milk Caramel&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Caramel shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Laserwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (1985)&lt;br /&gt;
:A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as a &#039;&#039;keshigomu&#039;&#039;— of Shockwave was released as part of the second wave of [[Kabaya]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]&#039;&#039; [[candy toy]] range. He came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in red, blue, and yellow.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Decoy===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|TakaraDecoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Decoy shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Destron Hero Collection 22&#039;&#039;&#039; (multi-pack, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
:Shockwave was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;keshigomu&#039;&#039; figurines. Like all the Decepticons in the series, Shockwave was molded in soft purple rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Shockwave was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Decoy, 1987)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Decoy number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;51&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple &amp;quot;checklist&amp;quot; number (51, in Shockwave&#039;s case). Like all Decepticon Decoys, Shockwave was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] and was, very early on in the promotion, available in an alternate red coloration that was only packed in with the Throttlebots. Unsurprisingly, this red figurine is much rarer. &lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Decoy Shockwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Bust===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Shockwave bust.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Shockwave reminisces back to when he had two hands.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bust, 2003)&lt;br /&gt;
:In 2003, [[Hard Hero]] released a six-inch tall polystone bust of Shockwave, based upon his Generation 1 cartoon appearance. It was limited to 2500 pieces worldwide, with an additional 100 specially signed by the sculptor.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HardHero MetallicShockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave Metallic Exclusive&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bust, 2003)&lt;br /&gt;
:Hard Hero&#039;s Shockwave was also released in shiny &amp;quot;metallic&amp;quot; coloration. This version was in even shorter supply, limited to only 500 copies.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Mini Statue===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Shockwaveministatue.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Meet me in the bank... it&#039;s going down...]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Mini statue, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;
:Diamond Comics Distributors also released a small, six-inch polystone statue of Shockwave made by [[Palisades Toys]], based upon [[Pat Lee]]&#039;s rendition of the character in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]&#039;s Transformers comic books. An image of this statue made a cameo in the 2009 film &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]&#039;&#039;, featuring in a newspaper that was sucked up by [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Attacktix&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Shockwave-atx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Booster, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2007&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
:Shockwave was likely to have been one of several &#039;&#039;Transformers [[Attacktix]]&#039;&#039; Booster pieces, using a wide, powerful, spring-loaded &amp;quot;blaster&amp;quot; missile launcher attack. He was to be a 40-point Leader-class piece. Though displayed as part of the &#039;&#039;Attacktix&#039;&#039; display at the [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] &amp;quot;Celebration IV&amp;quot; convention, Shockwave was ultimately never released as the &#039;&#039;Attacktix&#039;&#039; toyline was put on ice.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Titanium cancelled figure checklist.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (unreleased)&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Decepticon stand?&lt;br /&gt;
:The final &#039;&#039;[[Titanium Series]]&#039;&#039; catalogue listed a number of &amp;quot;Micro Figures&amp;quot; intended for release, though many of them never saw the light of day.  Among those listed was a 3&amp;quot; Robot Masters Shockwave... and that&#039;s all we know about it.  Many of Shockwave&#039;s peers in &#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039; were based on either their &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; or &#039;&#039;[[War Within (comic)|War Within]]&#039;&#039; designs, though in Shockwave&#039;s case there are only minor cosmetic differences between the two choices.  A frugal option would have been a retool of the line&#039;s [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Jazz]] with a new head to represent [[#Alternators.2FBinaltech|&#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; Shockblast]].  See, kids: the logical choice is not always the sensible one.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1 RobotHeroes ShockwaveVsGrimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He&#039;s logical &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; cute.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock &amp;amp; Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Two-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:The most adorablest Shockwave ever, &#039;&#039;[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]&#039;&#039; Shockwave is a stumpy PVC figurine that combines toy and animation model details into a single package. He has limited articulation (neck and shoulder swivels only), but he&#039;s so cute it doesn&#039;t matter. He was available in a two-pack with a similarly lovable version of [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Grimlock]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/RHShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039; Shockwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|RHBlindpack}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Single-pack, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
:In some countries outside of North America, Shockwave was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Sota Toys===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Chess Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2007&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
:Two identical Shockwave pieces were to be the Decepticon-side Rooks on a [[Chess#Sota Toys|chess set]] based on Generation 1, but the set apparently never saw release.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Boss Coffee===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Laserwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
:A non-transforming PVC figure of Shockwave was released as part of a promotion by [[Boss Coffee]]. The small figure was randomly included with single cans of the company&#039;s &amp;quot;Rainbow Mountain Blend&amp;quot; coffee, contained in a plastic capsule affixed to the top of can which then became a display base for the figurine once removed. Shockwave features articulation at the shoulders and waist, and came with a small catalog leaflet that could be folded up and attached to the lid/base to form a diorama background for added display value.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Destron/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Boss Coffee Laserwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Mini Bust===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Shockwave statue.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|&amp;quot;Yeah, I had to sell the trigger and most of the handle to feed my family.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Diamond Select, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2008, Shockwave was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1,000 pieces. Both his fist and &amp;quot;gun hand&amp;quot; are translucent to better match his toy incarnation.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Mighty Muggs&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MightyMuggs Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Cute &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; frightening plus angry about my big head]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Mighty Mugg, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the third wave of [[Mighty Muggs]], Shockwave is a [[super deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure with articulated arms and head. As all Mighty Muggs are made from the same mold, he has a really weird-looking round head. His left arm, however, is [[retool]]ed to include his trademark gun hand.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Shockwave was briefly believed to be canceled, but Hasbro revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2009 that his wave would be released. Along with the rest of his wave, Shockwave was eventually released as an exclusive at Diamond Distributors and [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] stores.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;G.I. Joe and the Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ShockwaveHISS.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|&amp;quot;The [[Terrordrome]] will remain exactly as you leave it!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave H.I.S.S. Tank with two figures &amp;amp; Energon&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[July 12]], 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Astroblaster, missile&lt;br /&gt;
:An [[exclusive]] release for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2012, this is a [[redeco]] of the 2012 new-[[mold]] &#039;&#039;[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]&#039;&#039; [[HISS tank]] in Shockwave&#039;s colours, including an adorable painted yellow &amp;quot;eye&amp;quot; on the nose of the cockpit.  Shockwave&#039;s body can rotate independently from its chassis, which features sculpted faux treads with rolling wheels on the undersides.  The body can also rock forward into an &amp;quot;elevated attack position&amp;quot;.  Shockwave is armed with two tilting Gatling cannons, one either side of his revolving tank turret; the turret features a spring launching missile, the same hole for which can also hold an included additional &amp;quot;Astroblaster&amp;quot; cannon piece designed to resemble the original Shockwave toy&#039;s gun barrel.  Shockwave can seat a &#039;&#039;G.I. Joe&#039;&#039; figure in both the turret and his cockpit.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The set also includes the [[Cobra]]s [[Destro#G.I. Joe and the Transformers 2|Destro]] and a &amp;quot;[[Battle Android Trooper#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Constructicon B.A.T.]]&amp;quot; with a trolley for carrying [[Energon cube]]s. Destro&#039;s many accessories include [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Soundwave]] in the form of a non-transforming tape deck, along with three &amp;quot;[[Mini-Con]] [[Deployer (WFC)|Deployer]]s&amp;quot; – a.k.a. compatible micro-cassettes. The toy&#039;s press release identifies the tapes as [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Laserbeak]],  [[Ravage (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Ravage]], and [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers 2|Ratbat]], but since all three sport the sculpted details of the original Laserbeak toy and are colored red, gold, and orange they visually appear to be Laserbeak and his redecos [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys|Buzzsaw]] and [[Sundor]], respectively.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*[http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/12/shockwavehiss/ More information on Shockwave at YoJoe.com]&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Collectible Figurine, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;2 / #17&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Collector&#039;s base&lt;br /&gt;
:A super-deformed Shockwave was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector&#039;s card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Collectible Figurines&#039;&#039;&#039; (5-pack, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 5 collector&#039;s bases&lt;br /&gt;
:The same Shockwave figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Bumblebee]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Ultra Magnus]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Grimlock]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Rodimus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;The Loyal Subjects&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Larger}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;8&amp;quot; Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Tiny Titans&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Tiny Titans, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;3&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;7/12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the third assortment of &#039;&#039;[[Tiny Titans]]&#039;&#039; [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Shockwave is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode, firing his blaster-arm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon &amp;quot;currency&amp;quot; and a randomized bonus power-up item.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Kidrobot===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kidrobot GIJoe Enamel Pin Series.jpg|thumb|250px]]&lt;br /&gt;
====Enamel Pin Series====&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 3]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 1 in 20&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by [[Kidrobot]] in their Enamel Pin Series, this is a flat, enamel pin badge of Shockwave inspired by the art of [[Tom Scioli]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039;, albeit with [[Super deformed|cutesy proportions]].  The pin series was [[Blindpacking|blindboxed]], with some pins being rarer than others.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Vinyl Mini Series====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Shockwave mini.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 14]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 1 in 24&lt;br /&gt;
:The same character design was reused for the Vinyl Mini Series, with Shockwave receiving a three-inch tall, blindboxed figurine retaining the vibrant colours and exaggerated proportions.  Shockwave featured articulation in each shoulder.  For whatever reason, he also featured two hands, which is not true of his comic appearance.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Bouncing Ball Heads===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BouncingBallHead Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb|The lost Purple [[Bomberman]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Bouncing Ball Head&amp;quot; Shockwave is a small, super deformed figurine with a removable head that doubles as a bouncy ball. A Decepticon logo is tampographed on the back of his head and his name is written under his feet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He is (apparently) available in both gacha-style machines and in an 8-pack with the whole collection, and comes inside a spherical capsule with a unique purple color.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Despite clearly representing Generation 1 characters, the collection is advertised as a 2015 &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; product.&lt;br /&gt;
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===McDonald&#039;s===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:2018-McD-Authentics-Bumblebee-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the [[McDonald&#039;s]] June 2018 Happy Meal Toys along with [[My Little Pony]], this Shockwave is a [[super deformed]] toy. His [[gimmick]] consists of his little pop-out rocket boots. They are activated when you pull his arms forward.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This toy was rereleased in the US as [[Shockwave (Movie)#McDonald&#039;s|Shockwave]] for the &#039;&#039;[[Bumblebee (franchise)|Bumblebee]]&#039;&#039; promotion.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Trading Card Game&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:W1DecepticonShockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Shockwave, Cybertron Commander&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 1&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T14/T40&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;11&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Shockwave, Cybertron Commander&#039;&#039;&#039; is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The artwork on the card is reused from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile card game, and is visually based on the version of the character seen in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; video games. This design was also used for [[Shockwave (G1)|G1 Shockwave]] in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; comic books.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:W3MajorShockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Major Shockwave, Applied Sciences-Sciences&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;SRT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T09/T48&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;14&lt;br /&gt;
:Major Shockwave, Applied Sciences-Sciences is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The card&#039;s artwork is based on the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; Shockwave toy, with the Bot Mode artwork being reused from the toy&#039;s packaging art, and original artwork for Alt Mode, with line-art by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Harvey Bunda]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Keshi Surprise&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticons&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;[[Keshi Surprise]]&#039;&#039; series by [[Super7]] consisted of 1.75&amp;quot; soft rubber figures in a style deliberately resembling the 1980s [[Decoy]]s.  These [[blind-packed]] figures were sold individually or in cases depicting only their faction.  Shockwave was available in red, orange, blue, and purple and included a foil trading sticker.    &lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Metal Earth&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Metal Earth Legends Shockwave.jpg|thumb]] &lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MEM057&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Metal Earth Legends&#039;&#039; Shockwave is a DIY 3D steel model kit in the shape of a super deformed version of the [[evergreen]] Shockwave design. The kit&#039;s difficulty rating is given as &amp;quot;moderate&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
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===ReAction===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Super-7-ReAction-Figures-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the second wave of [[Super7]]&#039;s line of multi-property 3.75-inch &amp;quot;retro&amp;quot; action figures, &#039;&#039;[[ReAction]]&#039;&#039; Shockwave is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike most &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; figures, Shockwave&#039;s right hand is a closed fist that cannot hold an accessory. Not that he comes with one.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As with all releases in the &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; toyline, Shockwave comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039; action figures from the late 1970s to early &#039;80s.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Figural Bag Clip===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:FiguralBagClip Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by Monogram, this 2.5&amp;quot; 3D foam bag clip takes the form of a chibi evergreen Shockwave.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:It was available only as part of a [[Blindpacking|mystery blind bag]] collection.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Prime 1 Studio===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Prime-1-Studio-WFC-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cancelling a product based on his imminent defeat was the most logical choice.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2022&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;PMTF-05UT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:A statue based on [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#P1SWFC|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s appearance in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; cartoon by [[Prime 1 Studio]]. The exclusive version includes a defeated Shockwave as part of the statue&#039;s base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This item was canceled due to the combination of rising production costs and insufficient preorders. &lt;br /&gt;
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{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Eaglemoss===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EaglemossChess Shockwave.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2021&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Shockwave was slated to be one of the Knight pieces on the Decepticon side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Minimates&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Series 1, 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;:  stand&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of Transformers [[Minimates]] from [[Diamond Select Toys|Diamond Select]], this Shockwave is a 2-inch-tall figurine featuring metallic paint, 12-14 points of articulation, and accessories and body parts interchangeable with other Minimates.  Due to their small size, all 4 figures in each series are sold in the same blister card.  &lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Funko Pop Shockwave G1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;83&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the &#039;&#039;Pop! Retro Toys&#039;&#039; segment and exclusive to both Funkon 2021 and Target, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039; Shockwave is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Funko Pop!#Digital Pop! NFTs|Digital &#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039;]], 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Monochrome:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Common&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Static:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Common&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Glowing:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Uncommon&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Chrome:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Rare&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Original:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Epic&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:{{W|Non-fungible token|NFT}}s depicting Shockwave in the Funko style.&lt;br /&gt;
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File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_SHOCKWAVE_MONOCHROME.gif&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_SHOCKWAVE_STATIC.gif&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_UNCOMMON_SHOCKWAVE_GLOW.gif&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_RARE_SHOCKWAVE_PURPLECHROME.gif&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_EPIC_SHOCKWAVE_ORIGINAL.gif|Yeah, that&#039;s not how his &amp;quot;eye&amp;quot; works...&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;R.E.D. [Robot Enhanced Design]&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|RED}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RED-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Logical they upgrade my Action Master, no?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Half-open silver hand, closed silver hand, half-open translucent purple hand, closed translucent purple hand, silver blaster, [[Fire Blast effect]]s (2),  [[Megatron_(G1)/merchandise#REDshockwave|Megatron]] (pistol mode)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yam]] (sculptor)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the sixth wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers R.E.D.]]&#039;&#039; figures, Shockwave is a 6-inch tall non-transforming action figure based directly on his cartoon appearance. He includes 4 right hands that are interchangeable (two of which are a cartoon-accurate silver, and two of which are a toy-accurate translucent purple), 2 interchangeable blasters of different colors (the same as the fists), 2 purple blast effects (the same mold as found with R.E.D. Coronation Starscream), and [[Megatron_(G1)|Megatron]], in his pistol mode. Megatron is blast-effect compatible, and is able to be wielded by Shockwave.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like all &#039;&#039;R.E.D.&#039;&#039; figures, he is a [[Walmart]] exclusive in the US and Canada, also available on [[Hasbro Pulse]] in limited quantities.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Jada Toys===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsG1-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Series 1 18-pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], &#039;&#039;Nano Metalfigs&#039;&#039; Shockwave is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing an action pose. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Icon Heroes===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave X Starscream Retro Pin Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
:A hard enamel pin based on Shockwave&#039;s original G1 package art made by Icon Heroes. It comes carded with a [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Icon Heroes|Starscream]] pin.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Rubber strap series===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:E Hobby rubber keychain Shockwave.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Starscream &amp;amp; Soundwave &amp;amp; Laserwave Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[January]] [[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the first wave of an [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive series, this trio of rubber keychains depict super-deformed art of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and Shockwave.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Character Card&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers Character Card Shockwave and Prowl.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Prowl &amp;amp; Laserwave Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[April 22]], [[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;45 &amp;amp; 46&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the seventh wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039; series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and &amp;quot;Laserwave&amp;quot; in their respective [[Action Master]] bodies along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[[Source:Transformers Character Card#46|Translation of Shockwave&#039;s Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Flame Toys===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (?)&lt;br /&gt;
:To be released as part of the &#039;&#039;Furai Model&#039;&#039; line by [[Flame Toys]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Starbrigade.jpg|upright=0.6|thumb|Product and colors (and franchise) may vary.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*A silhouette of Action Master Shockwave&#039;s card art appears on the back of the [[1993]] &#039;&#039;[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]] [[Star Brigade]]&#039;&#039; action figure cardbacks... as [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]]!&lt;br /&gt;
*Rather humorously, the circuit board and wiring for Shockwave&#039;s [[Soundbox]] was rendered out in his package art thanks to it being clearly visible through his chest window. The &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; mold references this by having four greebles stacked on top of each other where the electrolytic capacitors found on the board are located.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Generation 1 toy history===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ToyCoAstroMagnum.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|&amp;quot;Shackwave&amp;quot;? &#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;Shackwave&amp;quot;?!&#039;&#039;&#039; RADIOWAVE, [[fandom|you idiots]]!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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* Unlike the bulk of early Transformers that drew their molds from [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Micro Change]]&#039;&#039; toys, the original Shockwave toy was first produced by [[Japan]]ese toy company [[ToyCo]] in 1983 as the &amp;quot;4 Changeable Astro Magnum&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;SWO&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://soundwavesoblivion.blogspot.com/2015/05/shockwave-toyco-variants-part-1.html Astro Magnum mold uses on Soundwave&#039;s Oblivion]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The name &amp;quot;4 Changeable&amp;quot; refers to the fact that the toy was advertised as having four modes. Before you get excited, though, those other two modes are &amp;quot;Vulcan Base&amp;quot; (the gun mode with the legs separated and feet folded out) and &amp;quot;Gunborg&amp;quot; (gun mode, arms separated and splayed a bit, feet folded out). There&#039;s a reason you never noticed them before.&lt;br /&gt;
** Also in 1983, ToyCo licensed the Astro Magnum figure to Korean toy company [[Intecs]], who produced their own version of it named &amp;quot;4-Changeable Spark Man,&amp;quot; changing the &amp;quot;Made in Japan&amp;quot; mark sculpted into its battery cover to &amp;quot;Made in Korea.&amp;quot; For a long time, this figure was incorrectly believed to be a knock-off.&lt;br /&gt;
** In 1984, Hasbro licensed the figure not from ToyCo directly, but from &#039;&#039;Intecs&#039;&#039;, to become part of the 1985 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; product line as Shockwave. Shockwave features the &amp;quot;Made in Korea&amp;quot; mark on his battery cover, and his packaging credits Intecs as the toy&#039;s manufacturer; before being named by [[Bob Budiansky]], the toy was even listed under its Korean name, &amp;quot;Spark Man,&amp;quot; in a list of 1985 product included in an official internal briefing binder.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://boltax.blogspot.com/2010/12/ron-friedman-auction-hasbro-briefing_15.html 1985 Hasbro briefing binder] - [[Jim Sorenson|Disciples of Boltax]] on Blogspot (Megaupload link in the blog is now defunct)&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; As part of this deal, the toy&#039;s mold was altered to add a 1983-dated copyright stamp to the inside of its right lower leg, which was not present on Astro Magnum or Spark Man.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;sparkman&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://tfscraps.blogspot.com/2019/05/spark-man-forgotten-pre-transformer.html &amp;quot;Spark Man: the forgotten pre-Transformer&amp;quot;] at TF Scraps.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
** The toy was also licensed to American electronics manufacturer Tandy, who sold it in [[RadioShack|Radio Shack]] stores under the name &amp;quot;Galactic Man,&amp;quot; at the same time as Shockwave was on shelves. Galactic Man also sports the 1983 copyright stamp added to the mold for Shockwave. Fans have often referred to this version of the toy with the humorous nickname &amp;quot;Shackwave.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;SWO&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
** The Astro Magnum mold also appears to have been licensed to a small company called Village Toys in the 1980s, where it showed up in their &#039;&#039;[http://counter-x.net/footnotes/convert-a-bots/index.html Convert-A-Bots]&#039;&#039; line under the name &amp;quot;N-4-SR&amp;quot; (...&amp;quot;Enforcer&amp;quot;, get it?). There are at least two variants; one was dark grey, with purple highlights,&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;n4sr1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://plasticcrack.net/archives/2009/04/convert-a-bot_shockwave_that_is_not_shockwave &#039;&#039;Convert-A-Bots&#039;&#039; N-4-SR, variant 1]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; the other pale green, also with purple highlights.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;n4sr2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1NVirID3fc &#039;&#039;Convert-A-Bots&#039;&#039; N-4-SR, variant 2]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* At some undisclosed point afterwards, ToyCo shifted production again, this time to [[China]] where it was cheaper to make products, before they eventually lost the metal mold. The rights were later sold on to another company whose identity is unknown, meaning that any chances of an official Shockwave reissue by Hasbro or Takara are &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; slim.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://tformers.com/transformers-astro-magnum-tracking-down-the-shockwave-mold/9709/news.html &amp;quot;Presently, the rights were transfered to the other companies and we do not think that there is a thing that can be resold by our own discretion as of now.&amp;quot;] - Interview with ToyCo at Tokyo Toy Show in [[2008]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* Shockwave was also released by ToyCo in Korea at the same time Hasbro released him elsewhere. The only difference between the Korean version and the Hasbro release is a large &amp;quot;ToyCo&amp;quot; sticker on the front of the box.&lt;br /&gt;
* Shockwave bears the distinction of receiving a number of high-quality knockoffs, all of which known retain the electronics and some even having odd &#039;&#039;{{w|Flash Gordon}}&#039;&#039;-esque [[retool]]s. Knowing that the rights to the mold were sold on to a company (presumably) in China, it would partially explain the frequent use the mold still gets today.&lt;br /&gt;
** It is also &#039;&#039;entirely&#039;&#039; possible that the knockoff &amp;quot;reissue&amp;quot; Shockwaves sold in G1 toy packaging replicas on eBay and several Chinese websites are either produced or licensed out by the company who currently owns the rights to the mold, making them somewhat &amp;quot;semi-official&amp;quot; releases mold-wise, lacking only the permission for the trademarks and packaging design use from Hasbro. If you ever needed an excuse to buy an affordable, rubber-hose-still-intact Shockwave, complete with working electronics, to fill that void in your collection without hurting your inner purist, there&#039;s your loophole!&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Reflist|2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Action Masters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Alternators Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Attacktix]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Combiner Wars Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Construct-Bots Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Decoys]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generations Selects toy Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kreons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Legacy Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Masterpiece]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Q-Transformers characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Repurposed toys]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:TakaraTomy Mall exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Transformers Character Card]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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[[File:G1 boxart Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|All these toys are my fault...for being awesome!]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; has many toys, so logic dictates that they should receive a page. Logic also dictates that they should be awesome.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1Shockwave toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You can try to play Duck Hunt with him all day long, but it just doesn&#039;t work.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Decepticon, 1985)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;49&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Magnetic impulse defuser&amp;quot; barrel&lt;br /&gt;
:Shockwave was one of the very first 1985 toys to see release, if not &#039;&#039;the&#039;&#039; first. Shockwave transforms into a large Cybertronian handgun, and features light and sound electronics powered by a 9-volt battery. Pulling his trigger activates a flashing light in his gun arm and one of two (fairly generic) blaster-sound frequencies, which are toggled between by a small switch on his backpack; in gun mode, the light winds up in his barrel. As a robot, he has a large, if not the most, amount of articulation for the era. Officially, his [[die-cast]] feet are rotated into his legs in gun mode, but if you wish to display him free-standing, leaving the feet out (as shown in the picture to the right) balances the figure and keeps him from tipping forward from the weight of his arms and barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The large Decepticon [[insignia]] on his chest has a thin purple outline tracing just beyond the margins of the symbol itself, a decorative feature unique in the entire history of the [[Transformers brand|brand]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Shockwave was initially sold without a rub sign; one was later added to the side of his torso.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Shockwave is one of the most oft-broken G1 toys, owing to a mixture of weak plastics clashing against die-cast metal, overpowered springs and ratchets shearing themselves apart, and outdated electronics corroding into uselessness. The rubber hose covering the wires connecting his torso and arm&#039;s electronics is particularly prone to dry-rotting. Be careful!&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Shockwave toy was originally created by [[Japan]]ese toy company [[ToyCo]]; see [[#Notes|Notes]] for more details on its unusual journey to the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Shockwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ActionMaster Shockwave.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|Small and deadly.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave with Fistfight&#039;&#039;&#039; (Action Master, 1990)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: double-barreled [[turbo rifle]]&lt;br /&gt;
:As an [[Action Master]], Shockwave is a non-transforming action figure who combines elements of his cartoon model and original toy, with a few more details. He is compatible with any other Action Master weapon or vehicle. Part of the third assortment of individually-carded Action Master figures, he came with his small robot [[Action Master partner|partner]] [[Fistfight (G1)|Fistfight]], who combines with Shockwave&#039;s handgun to form a [[lightning rifle]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:An early [[prototype]] of the figure depicted in both the 1990 Hasbro [[catalog]] leaflet included with the figures and a more elaborate catalog that was available in Germany seems to be an entirely different sculpt with slightly different proportions and detailing, including a right hand is sculpted in an open position, and on top of that also featured different colors, with a darker, more saturated shade of purple, the arm cannon and chest colored blue instead of orange, and Fistfight with his black and purple colors swapped. Additionally, there are reports of an early &amp;quot;test market&amp;quot; release that supposedly included a rubber hose that connects from his gun-arm to his back, like the original toy. There are holes in the toy&#039;s gun-arm and backpack; the black hoses included with many old &#039;&#039;[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039; toys can fit in these holes.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Action Master Shockwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Alternators/Binaltech&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Alternators}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AlternatorsShockblast toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Guns akimbo.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockblast&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alternator, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Alternator ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Binaltech ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;BT-13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Binaltech release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[April 4]], [[2005]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: muffler-blaster&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; version of Shockwave is [[retool]] of &amp;quot;[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Meister]]&amp;quot; from the same line. Named &amp;quot;Shockblast&amp;quot; for [[trademark]] reasons, his [[alternate mode]] is a licensed, 1:24 [[scale]] {{w|Mazda RX-8}}, changing Meister&#039;s standard street model into a Mazdaspeed-modified version with new front and rear fenders, doors, side skirts and a spoiler (the Japanese &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; version, Laserwave, is specifically marketed as a &amp;quot;Mazdaspeed Version II&amp;quot;). He features [[rubber tires]], opening doors, hood and trunk, a detailed interior including seats and a dashboard complete with steering wheel, and a working &amp;quot;steering&amp;quot; mechanism (which is not connected to the steering wheel, though). In robot mode, his muffler unfolds to become a hand-held blaster; it can also be arm-mounted thanks to the holes near the robot&#039;s elbow joints compatible with the muffler&#039;s vehicle-mode mounting peg. Shockblast also features a new head sculpt with a single eye that is illuminated using some very effective [[light-piping]], and an arm cannon made out of clear plastic that replaces his left hand. Undocumented in the instructions is a tab on the underside of each foot that can be positioned to make the figure more stable in certain poses.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; Laserwave has quite a number of small but significant changes from the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; version. As usual with &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; releases, his car shell is partially constructed of [[die-cast]] metal rather than all-plastic, as well as having all the car body parts (including those made out of plastic) covered in a metal-flake paint. His passenger compartment has a hard-plastic steering wheel on the right-hand side of the car (as they are in Japan). He has [[Vacuum metallizing|vac-metal]] side-mirrors and &amp;quot;LWAVE&amp;quot; on his license plate (rather than Shockblast&#039;s &amp;quot;SHKWAV&amp;quot;). The &amp;quot;steering&amp;quot; mechanism uses a magnet assembly to connect the steering axle to the front wheels instead of the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; version&#039;s plastic insertion point. Plus it comes with a bonus large Decepticon [[insignia]] [[sticker]] that can be applied to a real car.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Shockblast was later re-released as part of a Europe-only wave of &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; toys in the same packaging style as the second North American &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; assortment, the latter of which Shockblast was &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; re-released in. Despite Hasbro re-claiming the &amp;quot;Shockwave&amp;quot; name by then, this re-release still calls him &amp;quot;Shockblast&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The original Meister version of the sculpt was also released in a &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039;-only red version ([[repurposing|repurposed]] into &amp;quot;[[Zoom-Zoom]]&amp;quot; by the [[Story of Binaltech|official &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; fiction]]) and was later retooled into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]&#039;&#039; [[Autorooper]]. The Mazdaspeed car parts, but with Meister&#039;s original head sculpt and left hand, were later used to make the &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039;-only [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Argent|Argent Meister]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#13|Archive of &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; Laserwave&#039;s bio and tech specs]]&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/AltShockblast/shockblast.htm More information on Shockblast at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Shockwavetitanium.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Cancelling me is illogical.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:A 6&amp;quot; transforming Shockwave toy was designed and displayed at [[BotCon]] 2007, but [[Titanium Series]] was canceled before its tooling could be completed.&lt;br /&gt;
{{Canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not having my own Kre-O set is highly illogical.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;30688&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;310&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Kreons&#039;&#039;: [[Megatron (Kre-O)#Kre-O|Megatron]], Shockwave, [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: gun hand&lt;br /&gt;
:Available in the [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Kre-O|Megatron]] &#039;&#039;[[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; kit, Shockwave is a one-eyed purple [[Kreon]] with a gun for a left hand. Interestingly, Kreon Shockwave&#039;s chest is orange, like [[#ActionMaster|Action Master Shockwave]], while the lines in the orange section harken to [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|&#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039;]] [[Shockblast]]&#039;s chest design.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Kre-OShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Shockwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-Toy ShockwaveC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right|He&#039;s easier to blind with science, what with the singular eye.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Kreon Class of 1984&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon figure set, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0090&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Voted&#039;&#039;: Best Optics&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: flask&lt;br /&gt;
:This version of Shockwave has much more detailed, original-toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version, plus his wrist-blaster is now clear-purple plastic. You can also replace the blaster with his clear-purple flask, which gives him a more &amp;quot;accurate&amp;quot; smaller blaster-hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He was only available in a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the &amp;quot;[[Kreon Class of 1984]]&amp;quot;. Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there &#039;&#039;was&#039;&#039; no remaining stock after the show.&lt;br /&gt;
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:His inclusion in the set is somewhat more justified than other 85~86 characters who appear in it, as while the original Shockwave toy was released in 1985, the character made an early debut in 1984 in both comics and cartoon.&lt;br /&gt;
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:(Also... voted &amp;quot;Best Optics&amp;quot;? Wow, guys, &#039;&#039;cruel&#039;&#039;.)&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Class of 1984 Shockwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changer-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Changer, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the second wave of Battle Changers, Shockwave is a massively built-up Kreon that transforms from robot to Cybertronic tank and back without removing any parts! The robot mode is based on that of Generation 1 Shockwave while the vehicle mode is based on that of [[Shockwave (WFC)|&#039;&#039;Prime&#039;&#039; Shockwave]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:All of the 2015 &#039;&#039;Transformers [[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; product was skipped by retailers in the US (at first), seeing release in Canada, Australia, and various Asian markets. In late 2015, much of the line was finally released at discount in the US through TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores, including this set.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generationstoy-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This repurposing is very logical indeed.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series/number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;01 / #003&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two-piece laser cannon&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|The &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Shockwave (WFC)#Generations|Shockwave]] toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Shockwave.}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of [[2012]] &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys, Shockwave transforms into a &amp;quot;Cybertronian mobile artillery&amp;quot; mode. The front center fuselage of the vehicle becomes a [[5 mm post|hand-held]] &amp;quot;laser cannon&amp;quot; that&#039;s modeled after the [[Sling Shock#Generations|Sling Shock]]. It can be stored on a 5mm port on his back, and undocumented in his [[instructions]], can replace his hands by folding either one of them in, revealing a socket on his wrist that a tab underneath his cannon can mount to. As another undocumented feature, the cannon actually consists of two pieces, with a large y-shaped barrel that can be removed, revealing the sculpted ends of a triple-barreled gun. The y-shaped barrel part can also be stored on Shockwave&#039;s back, forming some sort of [[jet pack|jet-pack]] exhaust.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Shockwave features two examples of [[Kibble#faux-parts|faux-parts]]: The undersides of his heels resemble the front end of the y-shaped barrel part, effectively serving as an extension of the barrel in vehicle mode, whereas a fake replica of the top end of his head (including his signature &amp;quot;ear&amp;quot; panels) is sculpted on the top side of his vehicle mode (which ends up on the underside of his backpack in robot mode).&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure has a &amp;quot;dramatic reveal&amp;quot; feature, where pressing the chest into place causes the head to pop up. The clasp used to hold the spring-loaded piece in place is fairly strong, and requires a small amount of force to latch if the head isn&#039;t pressed down before moving the chest assembly. Depending on the individual quality of the figure, this can cause the latch to wear out, and the spring is strong enough that the head will push the whole assembly out of place in vehicle mode if not properly retracted. As such, care should be taken on this step of conversion.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was [[redeco]]ed/retooled into &#039;&#039;Fall of Cybertron&#039;&#039; [[Fireflight (FOC)#Generations|Air Raid]] and [[BotCon 2014]] [[Brimstone (G1 Star Seeker)#Timelines|Brimstone]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unsurprisingly for an Aligned toy inspired by Generation 1, &#039;&#039;Fall of Cybertron&#039;&#039; Shockwave was used in multiple Generation 1-based stories, with the Hasbro deco [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|appearing]] in IDW Publishing&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; comic series&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Shockwave&#039;s new body in &amp;quot;season 1&amp;quot; of &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; is actually drawn according to his Aligned counterpart&#039;s [[:File:War for Cybertron Shockwave.jpg|appearance]] in the High Moon Studios video games as opposed to the toy, but all things considered, the toy is a good match.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and the short comic &amp;quot;[[Starscream&#039;s New Power]]&amp;quot; and the TakaraTomy deco [[Brawl (G1)#Transformers: All Spark|appearing]] in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: All Spark]]&#039;&#039; manga series and the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Cloud]]&#039;&#039; stories.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/GenShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Shockwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Construct-Bots&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ConstructBots Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|You must build him in a logical way.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Elite Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Construct-Bots]]&#039;&#039; Shockwave transforms from a robot to a Cybertronian jet, in a design loosely based on [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron&#039;&#039;]] [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]]. He includes a blaster that covers his fist and resembles his original weapon. Also included are two parts that connect over the gun to mimic the original Shockwave&#039;s barrel cover.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Most of his parts were used to make [[Silverbolt (G1)#Construct-Bots|Silverbolt]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/CBShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Construct-Bots&#039;&#039; Shockwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:QTransformers Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|All are dead cute.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[August 29]], [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QT-26&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Q-Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Shockwave transforms from a [[super deformed]] Toyota Crown Athlete S21 to a cute little robot.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Shockwave was retooled into &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Arcee]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticons 3-Figure Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QTFS-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:During the second &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; series, the Shockwave toy was available in a three-pack alongside [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Soundwave]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Megatron]]. He is identical to the original &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MP29-Laserwave.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Fans are literally quaking in their boots at this figure.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Destron Laserwave&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 26]], [[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-29&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Left and right fists, translucent right fist, gun barrel (opaque and translucent), saluting right hand (opaque and translucent), &amp;quot;Laser Vulcan&amp;quot;, stand, die-cast Megatron Gun accessory (Asia reissue)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Tomoya Miyake]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Destron Laserwave&amp;quot; is a painstakingly cartoon-accurate and toy-accurate figure, transforming into a large Cybertronian handgun and scaling with the rest of the Masterpiece line (since [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-9]]), standing slightly taller than the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|MP-11 seeker mold]] and slightly shorter than [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|MP-13 Soundwave]]. Though this figure&#039;s light purple coloration was controversial in some parts of the [[fandom]], it is based directly off Shockwave&#039;s original [[character model|animation model]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Similarly to [[#Generation 1|his original toy]], Laserwave has two separate electronic light gimmicks (but no sounds!). Two LR44 batteries power the light in his left arm, which is activated by clicking a button on his forearm and causes his arm cannon to glow with purple light, pulsing in and out eight times after a single push. 2 AAA batteries power the light in the gun barrel, activated by—what else?—pulling his trigger; toggling a small switch on his abdomen determines if the gun barrel LED remains illuminated for as long as the trigger is held, or if it will automatically pulse in and out ten times. His eye lights up using [[light-piping]] from a large panel in the back of his head.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He includes a left fist that can be swapped out for his arm cannon, to replicate his two-handed appearance from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]&amp;quot;, and an open &amp;quot;saluting&amp;quot; hand that can be swapped for his right fist based on the same scene from the same episode. Additionally, he includes translucent versions of his arm cannon and both right hands to match his original toy&#039;s appearance. The barrel of his gun mode ends up on his back in robot mode, in contrast to his original toy, for which it was attached as a separate piece (something that was also true for the cartoon, in which it usually flew in from off-screen when he transformed). To cover this change, he comes with a stand for his gun mode that folds up into a show-accurate backpack and clips over the barrel. To avoid the potential dry-rot and pliability issues of a rubber tube, the connector tube for Shockwave&#039;s gun arm is made of a thin spring-like metal.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He comes with a mini version of himself in gun mode which he can wield (called a &amp;quot;Laser Vulcan&amp;quot; in the instructions), as seen in the episode &amp;quot;[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1]]&amp;quot;, and a sticker sheet allowing him to have either classic Decepticon logos or cartoon-styled ones (with smaller eyes and a three-pointed central crest).&lt;br /&gt;
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:In Asian countries outside of Japan, he comes with a [[collector coin]]. The coin package is shaped after Shockwave&#039;s chest on the outside with the inside part being decorated after his target scope, and refers to the character as Destron Laserwave (a deviation from the other collector coins, which always used the western names even for characters who have different names in Japan). In Asia, the figure was later reissued and came with a die-cast Megatron gun accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP-29+Defense-Officer-Laserwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Dark purple is the new lavender. Deal with it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Destron Laserwave&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 24]], [[2018]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-29+&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Translucent left and right fists, opaque right fist, gun barrel (opaque and translucent), opaque saluting right hand, &amp;quot;Laser Vulcan&amp;quot;, stand&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; MP-29+ &amp;quot;Destron Laserwave&amp;quot; is a [[redeco]] of MP-29 sporting a much darker shade of purple that&#039;s more in line with both the [[#Generation 1|Generation 1 toy]] and most of his animated appearances. It was [[exclusive]] to [[TakaraTomy Mall]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:He features a new head sculpt with slightly different details and proportions from the earlier Masterpiece, most obvious in his eye now being smaller and a less greenish shade. The hose on his small gun accessory is now made of plastic instead of fabric. &lt;br /&gt;
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:His forearms now feature tampographed G1-cartoon styled Decepticon symbols, rather than the [[Sticker|decal]] options of the original &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; figure. In addition, some of his dark purple is actually painted, as is the silver on the barrel of his gun mode. This means special care must be taken to avoid scratching the paint when clipping the backpack around the gun barrel in robot mode. &lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|CombinerWars}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:CWLegendsShockwave.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Shockwave regains his firearms license.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends Class, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the fifth wave of the &#039;&#039;[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039; Legends Class figures, &amp;quot;Decepticon Shockwave&amp;quot; transforms into a &amp;quot;cannon&amp;quot; that resembles his original laser gun mode! Homaging a scene from &amp;quot;[[The Revenge of Bruticus]]&amp;quot;, a 5 mm peg folds down from the bottom of the cannon to form a gun mode which &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; [[Bruticus (G1)#Combiner Wars|Bruticus]] (or any other &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;-style Combiner mode fist, or even his [[#Masterpiece|&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; figure]]) can wield, though a molded gun handle a few millimeters ahead of the 5 mm peg makes the connection incompatible with many figures. Shockwave&#039;s weight unfortunately prevents most figures from being able to actually hold up without bringing said figure&#039;s arm or entire body down, even the combiners made specifically to hold him. The 5 mm peg/gun handle combo also plugs into either the back of Bruticus or on top of [[Onslaught (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Onslaught]]&#039;s vehicle mode, though the open space for Bruticus&#039;s head makes the latter attachment somewhat unstable. Shockwave only features a 5 mm-compatible right hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Shockwave also comes with a collector card based on his packaging art.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Though Shockwave&#039;s wave was scheduled for a first quarter 2015 release, it arrived on U.S. store shelves in late 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was later redecoed/retooled as [[BotCon 2016]] [[Reflector (G1)#Combiner Wars|Reflector]] and [[Flash Sentry#Toys|Flash Sentry]] and served as the model for the non-toy &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]&#039;&#039; incarnation of [[Movor#Beast Wars: Uprising|Movor]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Shockwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Combiner-Wars-G2-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, it&#039;s the &#039;&#039;barrel&#039;&#039; [[For safety reasons|you have to paint orange]], not the whole- oh, forget it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bruticus&#039;&#039;&#039; (Collection Pack, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
:Available only with &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; G2 [[Bruticus (G1)#CWG2|Bruticus]] set, this Shockwave is a redeco of the Legends Class figure above, which is inspired by both [[#ActionMaster|his Action Master toy]] and &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[Onslaught (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Onslaught]]&#039;s missile launcher. Despite appearing in a G2-themed set with G1 logos, this Shockwave comes with the movie version of the Decepticon faction symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWG2Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars G2&#039;&#039; Shockwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legends-LG24-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Legend-ary logic.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave &amp;amp; Cancer&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[August 27]], [[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;LG24&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]&#039;&#039; Shockwave is a another redeco of his [[#Combiner Wars|&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Legends Class figure]], transforming from robot to 5 mm-compatible cannon and now featuring a deco closely based on the Generation 1 cartoon (although his show-accurate purple is a slightly brighter hue). He is packaged with [[Cancer (G1)#Legends|Cancer]], a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Generations|Crashbash]]. As a &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; mold, Shockwave is not actually designed to interact with [[Titan Master]] figures, though Takara stock photographs and the instructions suggest rearranging his arms in cannon mode to form an awkward seat for Cancer. If you wish, you could pair him with &#039;&#039;[[Unite Warriors]]&#039;&#039; Bruticus.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unusually for a &#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; release, he&#039;s referred to by his English market name rather than &amp;quot;Laserwave&amp;quot;, presumably for trademark and/or marketing reasons. [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|A later &#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; story]] would note that in-universe, Laserwave had changed his name to &amp;quot;Shockwave&amp;quot;. According to [[Shogo Hasui]], Shockwave was not originally intended to be released as part of the &#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; lineup.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://twitter.com/Hasui_TF/status/769560271580979200&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2670.html Legends Shockwave &amp;amp; Cancer at Alfes&#039;s Blog]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Cyber Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Cyber-Battalion-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Remember when I was the closest thing you had to a [[CHUG]] Shockwave?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cyber Battalion, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the third wave of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]&#039;&#039; Cyber Battalion figures, Shockwave transforms into a spaceship in a few easy steps. Unlike most figures in the Cyber Series, Shockwave is not based on any existing &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; mold and has unique engineering. Additionally, he features a 5 mm-compatible fist and a well-articulated upper body, but lacks bicep swivels and knee articulation. His vehicle mode is loosely based on his original blaster mode but also takes some design cues from the [[#Fall of Cybertron|&#039;&#039;Fall of Cybertron&#039;&#039;]] and [[#Construct-Bots|&#039;&#039;Construct-Bots&#039;&#039;]] Shockwaves. &lt;br /&gt;
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:In vehicle mode, the upper body does not connect solidly anywhere resulting in parts moving out of place in copies with loose hinge joints. This is somewhat harder to correct than many figures due to how small the joint is and how it is recessed into the chest. His plastic is also cast in two different shades of purple, which contrast strongly against one another.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Amusingly, considering how easily he transforms between modes, his alt-mode is mistransformed in the stock photo. The robot mode Shockwave head rotates to an altered head in a different shade of purple for the vehicle mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Debuting in Asian markets, this figure was later sold in the United States at Walgreens stores.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Siege&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WFCS-Leader-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|A forewarned Shockwave is four-armed Shockwave.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-S14&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;SG-14&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[March 30]], [[2019]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hidden message code&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TARN&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 &amp;quot;LV Duo-Pulse Radiograph&amp;quot; boots, 2 &amp;quot;LV Gamma-Disruptor Launcher&amp;quot; shoulder pads, backpack&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; Leader Class figures, Shockwave is a heavily G1-inspired Voyager-sized robot that can assume a small Leader-sized super robot mode with &#039;&#039;four arms&#039;&#039; by combining with armor consisting of two shoulder pads, two platform boot pieces, and a backpack. These pieces are compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], and can be placed in many configurations on his body—TakaraTomy&#039;s stock photos suggest adding the accessories as limb-mounted cannon emplacements—or combined into a hovercraft, an intended feature not mentioned in the instructions.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Shockwave himself transforms into a spaceship resembling [[Sixshot (G1)#Generations|an upside-down laser gun]], which can be augmented using the armor. The bridge of the spaceship is sculpted to evoke Shockwave&#039;s head, and features the same killer [[light-piping]] effect.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like most &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; toys, Shockwave features multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons (such as his cannon arm, now called the &amp;quot;LV-1 Thermal Range Neuron Beam&amp;quot;) to accommodate &amp;quot;Fire Blasts&amp;quot; from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. Shockwave also features the typical &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;battle damage&amp;quot; paint, but only on his feet and shoulder pads. TakaraTomy&#039;s stock photography shows a non-final figure with two inconsistent shades of purple.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Caution should be taken with Shockwave&#039;s rubber hose, as it&#039;s prone to stress and breaking, especially at the plug connection point. This seems to be due to it being slightly too short, causing a great deal of tension on the point where it attaches to Shockwave&#039;s body when he&#039;s in spaceship mode or has his arm extended. The plug itself and the corresponding &amp;quot;correct&amp;quot; ports on his forearm and bridge tower seem to be slightly larger than standard 5mm posts, suggesting the size difference may be intentional to deter connecting the hose in a way that would lead to damage. However, the difference isn&#039;t enough to fully prevent the peg being pushed in with a small amount of force. This has the added effect of making some of his ports too loose to hold accessories properly while others may be slightly too tight.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Though designated for release in the first quarter of 2019, Shockwave&#039;s wave  reached U.S. store shelves in late 2018.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Shockwave was released in both the first and last waves of the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; toyline. The latter release unfortunately turned him into a massive shelfwarmer, particularly at Target stores, where he could still be found throughout the entirety of 2020 alongside the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; toyline.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations Selects&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Selects-WFC-Siege-Leader-Galactic-Man-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Definitely NOT just a monochrome &#039;shop of his regular stock photos, honest!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Galactic Man Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Siege&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-GS03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 &amp;quot;RS Duo-Pulse Radiographs,&amp;quot; 2 &amp;quot;RS Gamma-Disruptor Launchers,&amp;quot; backpack&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:A &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039; add-on to &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039;, &amp;quot;Galactic Man Shockwave&amp;quot; is a redeco of the Leader Class figure above, homaging the colors of [[:File:ToyCoAstroMagnum.jpg|RadioShack&#039;s &amp;quot;Galactic Man&amp;quot; toy]], down to the &amp;quot;Galactic Man&amp;quot; name across the upper chest. The accessories use black as opposed to the dark grey of the main figure. Unlike the retail figure, Galactic Man Shockwave lacks battle-damage paint.&lt;br /&gt;
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:It is &#039;&#039;incredibly&#039;&#039; likely that the &amp;quot;RS&amp;quot; in his weapons&#039; names is a reference to Radio Shack. Like, how could it not be?&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WarForCybertronCenturionDroneWeaponizerPack.jpeg|250px|thumb|Ironically, [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] got a [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Shockwave Blaster]] before Shockwave did.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deluxe Centurion Drone&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class with accessories pack, [[2020]])&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; [[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]] includes a small non transforming accessory of Shockwave in his ray gun mode. The ray gun is molded in a solid gray plastic and is completely unpainted. Like all &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; weapons, the gun is compatible with all figures who have 5 mm ports.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alpha, [[2021]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: wing pack&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the fourth wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Authentics|Authentics]]&#039;&#039; Alpha figures, Shockwave is a Voyager-sized toy based on his heavily stylized [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|&#039;&#039;Cyberverse&#039;&#039;]] incarnation, which is in turn influenced by his [[Evergreen]] design. He transforms into a Cybertronian starfighter which greatly resembles and shares engineering with the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Cyber Series Battalion]] figure from [[2018]]. He features a rubber hose connecting his gun arm to his abdomen. His wing pack is removable, though it doesn&#039;t need to be for his transformation.&lt;br /&gt;
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:It seems plausible that the stock renders and instructions erroneously depict the toy upside down in vehicle mode, as the &amp;quot;bottom&amp;quot; of the jet mode appears to be a more coherent vehicle mode and features more paint applications.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Lord Megatron, it is only logical that I have the entire pizza to myself.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Core Class, [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessory:&#039;&#039; Radar dish/Energon shield &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/bios/jzsvkjlc&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy (toyline)|Legacy]]&#039;&#039; Core Class toys, Shockwave transforms from a smaller, mostly cartoon-accurate rendition of the character to a Cybertronian spaceship based directly on his &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Leader Class figure, down to the shade of plastic used. However, to evoke Shockwave&#039;s G1 laser gun mode, the figure has a flip-out 5 mm peg on the underside of his alternate mode which both acts as landing gear and as a handle so he can be wielded by larger figures. Shockwave comes with a radar dish accessory, which can plug into his hand as an [[Energon]] shield or attach onto the top of his vehicle mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Shockwave was spotted at a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] in [[Taiwan]] in mid-[[June]] 2022 before any official announcement from Hasbro.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Legacy-Senator-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It&#039;s only logical they use this mold again.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Humble Origins&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, [[2023]])  &lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[May 16]], [[2023]]&#039;s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPFnqhvXhTs Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Ben MacCrae]], and [[Sixo]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]]-[[exclusive]] &amp;quot;Prewar&amp;quot; subline, Senator Shockwave is a heavy retool of the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; [[Seeker (body-type)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Seeker]] mold to recreate his appearance in &#039;&#039;[[Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos]] [[Chaos Theory Part 2|Theory]]&#039;&#039; and  [[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|the]] &#039;&#039;[[Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Shadowplay]]&#039;&#039; [[Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|trilogy]]. His tendency to change paint jobs within the mini-series made things tricky for the designers to pick one color scheme, but they ultimately landed on his final [[Ultra Magnus (G1)| Ultra Magnus]] inspired motif. Since he never transformed in the comic books, his newly designed vehicle mode parts are based loosely on his jet [[kibble]] in the story. Shockwave has no accessories or weapons.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Senator Shockwave comes in a 2-Pack with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#HumbleOrigins|Data Clerk Orion Pax.]] They were both revealed and went up for preorder on the [[May 16]] [[Hasbro Pulse]] Fanstream alongside the &amp;quot;Rise of Tyranny&amp;quot; 2-pack.&lt;br /&gt;
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::&#039;&#039;[https://www.instagram.com/p/CsUU9MpO8M9/ Designer commentary on Senator Shockwave from Evan Brooks on Instagram]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Transformers Milk Caramel&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Caramel shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Laserwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (1985)&lt;br /&gt;
:A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as a &#039;&#039;keshigomu&#039;&#039;— of Shockwave was released as part of the second wave of [[Kabaya]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]&#039;&#039; [[candy toy]] range. He came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in red, blue, and yellow.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Decoy===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|TakaraDecoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Decoy shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Destron Hero Collection 22&#039;&#039;&#039; (multi-pack, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
:Shockwave was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;keshigomu&#039;&#039; figurines. Like all the Decepticons in the series, Shockwave was molded in soft purple rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Shockwave was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Decoy, 1987)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Decoy number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;51&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple &amp;quot;checklist&amp;quot; number (51, in Shockwave&#039;s case). Like all Decepticon Decoys, Shockwave was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] and was, very early on in the promotion, available in an alternate red coloration that was only packed in with the Throttlebots. Unsurprisingly, this red figurine is much rarer. &lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Decoy Shockwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Bust===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Shockwave bust.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Shockwave reminisces back to when he had two hands.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bust, 2003)&lt;br /&gt;
:In 2003, [[Hard Hero]] released a six-inch tall polystone bust of Shockwave, based upon his Generation 1 cartoon appearance. It was limited to 2500 pieces worldwide, with an additional 100 specially signed by the sculptor.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HardHero MetallicShockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave Metallic Exclusive&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bust, 2003)&lt;br /&gt;
:Hard Hero&#039;s Shockwave was also released in shiny &amp;quot;metallic&amp;quot; coloration. This version was in even shorter supply, limited to only 500 copies.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Mini Statue===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Shockwaveministatue.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Meet me in the bank... it&#039;s going down...]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Mini statue, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;
:Diamond Comics Distributors also released a small, six-inch polystone statue of Shockwave made by [[Palisades Toys]], based upon [[Pat Lee]]&#039;s rendition of the character in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]&#039;s Transformers comic books. An image of this statue made a cameo in the 2009 film &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]&#039;&#039;, featuring in a newspaper that was sucked up by [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Attacktix&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Shockwave-atx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Booster, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2007&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
:Shockwave was likely to have been one of several &#039;&#039;Transformers [[Attacktix]]&#039;&#039; Booster pieces, using a wide, powerful, spring-loaded &amp;quot;blaster&amp;quot; missile launcher attack. He was to be a 40-point Leader-class piece. Though displayed as part of the &#039;&#039;Attacktix&#039;&#039; display at the [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] &amp;quot;Celebration IV&amp;quot; convention, Shockwave was ultimately never released as the &#039;&#039;Attacktix&#039;&#039; toyline was put on ice.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Titanium cancelled figure checklist.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (unreleased)&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Decepticon stand?&lt;br /&gt;
:The final &#039;&#039;[[Titanium Series]]&#039;&#039; catalogue listed a number of &amp;quot;Micro Figures&amp;quot; intended for release, though many of them never saw the light of day.  Among those listed was a 3&amp;quot; Robot Masters Shockwave... and that&#039;s all we know about it.  Many of Shockwave&#039;s peers in &#039;&#039;Titanium Series&#039;&#039; were based on either their &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; or &#039;&#039;[[War Within (comic)|War Within]]&#039;&#039; designs, though in Shockwave&#039;s case there are only minor cosmetic differences between the two choices.  A frugal option would have been a retool of the line&#039;s [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Jazz]] with a new head to represent [[#Alternators.2FBinaltech|&#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; Shockblast]].  See, kids: the logical choice is not always the sensible one.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1 RobotHeroes ShockwaveVsGrimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He&#039;s logical &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; cute.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock &amp;amp; Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Two-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:The most adorablest Shockwave ever, &#039;&#039;[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]&#039;&#039; Shockwave is a stumpy PVC figurine that combines toy and animation model details into a single package. He has limited articulation (neck and shoulder swivels only), but he&#039;s so cute it doesn&#039;t matter. He was available in a two-pack with a similarly lovable version of [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Grimlock]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/RHShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039; Shockwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Single-pack, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
:In some countries outside of North America, Shockwave was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Sota Toys===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Chess Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2007&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
:Two identical Shockwave pieces were to be the Decepticon-side Rooks on a [[Chess#Sota Toys|chess set]] based on Generation 1, but the set apparently never saw release.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Boss Coffee===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Laserwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
:A non-transforming PVC figure of Shockwave was released as part of a promotion by [[Boss Coffee]]. The small figure was randomly included with single cans of the company&#039;s &amp;quot;Rainbow Mountain Blend&amp;quot; coffee, contained in a plastic capsule affixed to the top of can which then became a display base for the figurine once removed. Shockwave features articulation at the shoulders and waist, and came with a small catalog leaflet that could be folded up and attached to the lid/base to form a diorama background for added display value.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Destron/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Boss Coffee Laserwave at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Mini Bust===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Shockwave statue.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|&amp;quot;Yeah, I had to sell the trigger and most of the handle to feed my family.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Diamond Select, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2008, Shockwave was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1,000 pieces. Both his fist and &amp;quot;gun hand&amp;quot; are translucent to better match his toy incarnation.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Mighty Muggs&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MightyMuggs Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Cute &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; frightening plus angry about my big head]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Mighty Mugg, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the third wave of [[Mighty Muggs]], Shockwave is a [[super deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure with articulated arms and head. As all Mighty Muggs are made from the same mold, he has a really weird-looking round head. His left arm, however, is [[retool]]ed to include his trademark gun hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Shockwave was briefly believed to be canceled, but Hasbro revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2009 that his wave would be released. Along with the rest of his wave, Shockwave was eventually released as an exclusive at Diamond Distributors and [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] stores.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;G.I. Joe and the Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ShockwaveHISS.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|&amp;quot;The [[Terrordrome]] will remain exactly as you leave it!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave H.I.S.S. Tank with two figures &amp;amp; Energon&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[July 12]], 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Astroblaster, missile&lt;br /&gt;
:An [[exclusive]] release for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2012, this is a [[redeco]] of the 2012 new-[[mold]] &#039;&#039;[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]&#039;&#039; [[HISS tank]] in Shockwave&#039;s colours, including an adorable painted yellow &amp;quot;eye&amp;quot; on the nose of the cockpit.  Shockwave&#039;s body can rotate independently from its chassis, which features sculpted faux treads with rolling wheels on the undersides.  The body can also rock forward into an &amp;quot;elevated attack position&amp;quot;.  Shockwave is armed with two tilting Gatling cannons, one either side of his revolving tank turret; the turret features a spring launching missile, the same hole for which can also hold an included additional &amp;quot;Astroblaster&amp;quot; cannon piece designed to resemble the original Shockwave toy&#039;s gun barrel.  Shockwave can seat a &#039;&#039;G.I. Joe&#039;&#039; figure in both the turret and his cockpit.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The set also includes the [[Cobra]]s [[Destro#G.I. Joe and the Transformers 2|Destro]] and a &amp;quot;[[Battle Android Trooper#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Constructicon B.A.T.]]&amp;quot; with a trolley for carrying [[Energon cube]]s. Destro&#039;s many accessories include [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Soundwave]] in the form of a non-transforming tape deck, along with three &amp;quot;[[Mini-Con]] [[Deployer (WFC)|Deployer]]s&amp;quot; – a.k.a. compatible micro-cassettes. The toy&#039;s press release identifies the tapes as [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Laserbeak]],  [[Ravage (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Ravage]], and [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers 2|Ratbat]], but since all three sport the sculpted details of the original Laserbeak toy and are colored red, gold, and orange they visually appear to be Laserbeak and his redecos [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys|Buzzsaw]] and [[Sundor]], respectively.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*[http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/12/shockwavehiss/ More information on Shockwave at YoJoe.com]&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Collectible Figurine, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;2 / #17&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Collector&#039;s base&lt;br /&gt;
:A super-deformed Shockwave was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector&#039;s card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Collectible Figurines&#039;&#039;&#039; (5-pack, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 5 collector&#039;s bases&lt;br /&gt;
:The same Shockwave figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Bumblebee]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Ultra Magnus]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Grimlock]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Rodimus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;The Loyal Subjects&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;8&amp;quot; Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Tiny Titans&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Tiny Titans, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;3&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;7/12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the third assortment of &#039;&#039;[[Tiny Titans]]&#039;&#039; [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Shockwave is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode, firing his blaster-arm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon &amp;quot;currency&amp;quot; and a randomized bonus power-up item.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Kidrobot===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kidrobot GIJoe Enamel Pin Series.jpg|thumb|250px]]&lt;br /&gt;
====Enamel Pin Series====&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 3]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 1 in 20&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by [[Kidrobot]] in their Enamel Pin Series, this is a flat, enamel pin badge of Shockwave inspired by the art of [[Tom Scioli]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039;, albeit with [[Super deformed|cutesy proportions]].  The pin series was [[Blindpacking|blindboxed]], with some pins being rarer than others.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Vinyl Mini Series====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Shockwave mini.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 14]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039; 1 in 24&lt;br /&gt;
:The same character design was reused for the Vinyl Mini Series, with Shockwave receiving a three-inch tall, blindboxed figurine retaining the vibrant colours and exaggerated proportions.  Shockwave featured articulation in each shoulder.  For whatever reason, he also featured two hands, which is not true of his comic appearance.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Bouncing Ball Heads===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BouncingBallHead Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb|The lost Purple [[Bomberman]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Bouncing Ball Head&amp;quot; Shockwave is a small, super deformed figurine with a removable head that doubles as a bouncy ball. A Decepticon logo is tampographed on the back of his head and his name is written under his feet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He is (apparently) available in both gacha-style machines and in an 8-pack with the whole collection, and comes inside a spherical capsule with a unique purple color.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Despite clearly representing Generation 1 characters, the collection is advertised as a 2015 &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; product.&lt;br /&gt;
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===McDonald&#039;s===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:2018-McD-Authentics-Bumblebee-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the [[McDonald&#039;s]] June 2018 Happy Meal Toys along with [[My Little Pony]], this Shockwave is a [[super deformed]] toy. His [[gimmick]] consists of his little pop-out rocket boots. They are activated when you pull his arms forward.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was rereleased in the US as [[Shockwave (Movie)#McDonald&#039;s|Shockwave]] for the &#039;&#039;[[Bumblebee (franchise)|Bumblebee]]&#039;&#039; promotion.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Trading Card Game&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:W1DecepticonShockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Shockwave, Cybertron Commander&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 1&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T14/T40&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;11&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Shockwave, Cybertron Commander&#039;&#039;&#039; is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The artwork on the card is reused from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile card game, and is visually based on the version of the character seen in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; video games. This design was also used for [[Shockwave (G1)|G1 Shockwave]] in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; comic books.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:W3MajorShockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Major Shockwave, Applied Sciences-Sciences&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;SRT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T09/T48&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;14&lt;br /&gt;
:Major Shockwave, Applied Sciences-Sciences is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The card&#039;s artwork is based on the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; Shockwave toy, with the Bot Mode artwork being reused from the toy&#039;s packaging art, and original artwork for Alt Mode, with line-art by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Harvey Bunda]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Keshi Surprise&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticons&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;[[Keshi Surprise]]&#039;&#039; series by [[Super7]] consisted of 1.75&amp;quot; soft rubber figures in a style deliberately resembling the 1980s [[Decoy]]s.  These [[blind-packed]] figures were sold individually or in cases depicting only their faction.  Shockwave was available in red, orange, blue, and purple and included a foil trading sticker.    &lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Metal Earth&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Metal Earth Legends Shockwave.jpg|thumb]] &lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MEM057&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Metal Earth Legends&#039;&#039; Shockwave is a DIY 3D steel model kit in the shape of a super deformed version of the [[evergreen]] Shockwave design. The kit&#039;s difficulty rating is given as &amp;quot;moderate&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
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===ReAction===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Super-7-ReAction-Figures-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the second wave of [[Super7]]&#039;s line of multi-property 3.75-inch &amp;quot;retro&amp;quot; action figures, &#039;&#039;[[ReAction]]&#039;&#039; Shockwave is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike most &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; figures, Shockwave&#039;s right hand is a closed fist that cannot hold an accessory. Not that he comes with one.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As with all releases in the &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; toyline, Shockwave comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039; action figures from the late 1970s to early &#039;80s.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Figural Bag Clip===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:FiguralBagClip Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by Monogram, this 2.5&amp;quot; 3D foam bag clip takes the form of a chibi evergreen Shockwave.&lt;br /&gt;
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:It was available only as part of a [[Blindpacking|mystery blind bag]] collection.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Prime 1 Studio===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Prime-1-Studio-WFC-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cancelling a product based on his imminent defeat was the most logical choice.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2022&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;PMTF-05UT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:A statue based on [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#P1SWFC|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s appearance in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; cartoon by [[Prime 1 Studio]]. The exclusive version includes a defeated Shockwave as part of the statue&#039;s base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This item was canceled due to the combination of rising production costs and insufficient preorders. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Eaglemoss===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EaglemossChess Shockwave.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2021&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Shockwave was slated to be one of the Knight pieces on the Decepticon side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Minimates&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Series 1, 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;:  stand&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of Transformers [[Minimates]] from [[Diamond Select Toys|Diamond Select]], this Shockwave is a 2-inch-tall figurine featuring metallic paint, 12-14 points of articulation, and accessories and body parts interchangeable with other Minimates.  Due to their small size, all 4 figures in each series are sold in the same blister card.  &lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Funko Pop Shockwave G1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;83&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the &#039;&#039;Pop! Retro Toys&#039;&#039; segment and exclusive to both Funkon 2021 and Target, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039; Shockwave is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Funko Pop!#Digital Pop! NFTs|Digital &#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039;]], 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Monochrome:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Common&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Static:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Common&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Glowing:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Uncommon&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Chrome:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Rare&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Original:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Epic&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:{{W|Non-fungible token|NFT}}s depicting Shockwave in the Funko style.&lt;br /&gt;
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File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_SHOCKWAVE_MONOCHROME.gif&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_SHOCKWAVE_STATIC.gif&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_UNCOMMON_SHOCKWAVE_GLOW.gif&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_RARE_SHOCKWAVE_PURPLECHROME.gif&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_EPIC_SHOCKWAVE_ORIGINAL.gif|Yeah, that&#039;s not how his &amp;quot;eye&amp;quot; works...&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;R.E.D. [Robot Enhanced Design]&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|RED}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RED-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Logical they upgrade my Action Master, no?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Half-open silver hand, closed silver hand, half-open translucent purple hand, closed translucent purple hand, silver blaster, [[Fire Blast effect]]s (2),  [[Megatron_(G1)/merchandise#REDshockwave|Megatron]] (pistol mode)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Yam]] (sculptor)}}&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the sixth wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers R.E.D.]]&#039;&#039; figures, Shockwave is a 6-inch tall non-transforming action figure based directly on his cartoon appearance. He includes 4 right hands that are interchangeable (two of which are a cartoon-accurate silver, and two of which are a toy-accurate translucent purple), 2 interchangeable blasters of different colors (the same as the fists), 2 purple blast effects (the same mold as found with R.E.D. Coronation Starscream), and [[Megatron_(G1)|Megatron]], in his pistol mode. Megatron is blast-effect compatible, and is able to be wielded by Shockwave.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Like all &#039;&#039;R.E.D.&#039;&#039; figures, he is a [[Walmart]] exclusive in the US and Canada, also available on [[Hasbro Pulse]] in limited quantities.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Jada Toys===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsG1-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Series 1 18-pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], &#039;&#039;Nano Metalfigs&#039;&#039; Shockwave is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing an action pose. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Icon Heroes===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave X Starscream Retro Pin Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
:A hard enamel pin based on Shockwave&#039;s original G1 package art made by Icon Heroes. It comes carded with a [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Icon Heroes|Starscream]] pin.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Rubber strap series===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:E Hobby rubber keychain Shockwave.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Starscream &amp;amp; Soundwave &amp;amp; Laserwave Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[January]] [[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the first wave of an [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive series, this trio of rubber keychains depict super-deformed art of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and Shockwave.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Character Card&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers Character Card Shockwave and Prowl.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Prowl &amp;amp; Laserwave Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[April 22]], [[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;45 &amp;amp; 46&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the seventh wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039; series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and &amp;quot;Laserwave&amp;quot; in their respective [[Action Master]] bodies along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[[Source:Transformers Character Card#46|Translation of Shockwave&#039;s Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Flame Toys===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (?)&lt;br /&gt;
:To be released as part of the &#039;&#039;Furai Model&#039;&#039; line by [[Flame Toys]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Starbrigade.jpg|upright=0.6|thumb|Product and colors (and franchise) may vary.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*A silhouette of Action Master Shockwave&#039;s card art appears on the back of the [[1993]] &#039;&#039;[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]] [[Star Brigade]]&#039;&#039; action figure cardbacks... as [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]]!&lt;br /&gt;
*Rather humorously, the circuit board and wiring for Shockwave&#039;s [[Soundbox]] was rendered out in his package art thanks to it being clearly visible through his chest window. The &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; mold references this by having four greebles stacked on top of each other where the electrolytic capacitors found on the board are located.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Generation 1 toy history===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ToyCoAstroMagnum.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|&amp;quot;Shackwave&amp;quot;? &#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;Shackwave&amp;quot;?!&#039;&#039;&#039; RADIOWAVE, [[fandom|you idiots]]!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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* Unlike the bulk of early Transformers that drew their molds from [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Micro Change]]&#039;&#039; toys, the original Shockwave toy was first produced by [[Japan]]ese toy company [[ToyCo]] in 1983 as the &amp;quot;4 Changeable Astro Magnum&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;SWO&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://soundwavesoblivion.blogspot.com/2015/05/shockwave-toyco-variants-part-1.html Astro Magnum mold uses on Soundwave&#039;s Oblivion]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The name &amp;quot;4 Changeable&amp;quot; refers to the fact that the toy was advertised as having four modes. Before you get excited, though, those other two modes are &amp;quot;Vulcan Base&amp;quot; (the gun mode with the legs separated and feet folded out) and &amp;quot;Gunborg&amp;quot; (gun mode, arms separated and splayed a bit, feet folded out). There&#039;s a reason you never noticed them before.&lt;br /&gt;
** Also in 1983, ToyCo licensed the Astro Magnum figure to Korean toy company [[Intecs]], who produced their own version of it named &amp;quot;4-Changeable Spark Man,&amp;quot; changing the &amp;quot;Made in Japan&amp;quot; mark sculpted into its battery cover to &amp;quot;Made in Korea.&amp;quot; For a long time, this figure was incorrectly believed to be a knock-off.&lt;br /&gt;
** In 1984, Hasbro licensed the figure not from ToyCo directly, but from &#039;&#039;Intecs&#039;&#039;, to become part of the 1985 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; product line as Shockwave. Shockwave features the &amp;quot;Made in Korea&amp;quot; mark on his battery cover, and his packaging credits Intecs as the toy&#039;s manufacturer; before being named by [[Bob Budiansky]], the toy was even listed under its Korean name, &amp;quot;Spark Man,&amp;quot; in a list of 1985 product included in an official internal briefing binder.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://boltax.blogspot.com/2010/12/ron-friedman-auction-hasbro-briefing_15.html 1985 Hasbro briefing binder] - [[Jim Sorenson|Disciples of Boltax]] on Blogspot (Megaupload link in the blog is now defunct)&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; As part of this deal, the toy&#039;s mold was altered to add a 1983-dated copyright stamp to the inside of its right lower leg, which was not present on Astro Magnum or Spark Man.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;sparkman&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://tfscraps.blogspot.com/2019/05/spark-man-forgotten-pre-transformer.html &amp;quot;Spark Man: the forgotten pre-Transformer&amp;quot;] at TF Scraps.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
** The toy was also licensed to American electronics manufacturer Tandy, who sold it in [[RadioShack|Radio Shack]] stores under the name &amp;quot;Galactic Man,&amp;quot; at the same time as Shockwave was on shelves. Galactic Man also sports the 1983 copyright stamp added to the mold for Shockwave. Fans have often referred to this version of the toy with the humorous nickname &amp;quot;Shackwave.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;SWO&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
** The Astro Magnum mold also appears to have been licensed to a small company called Village Toys in the 1980s, where it showed up in their &#039;&#039;[http://counter-x.net/footnotes/convert-a-bots/index.html Convert-A-Bots]&#039;&#039; line under the name &amp;quot;N-4-SR&amp;quot; (...&amp;quot;Enforcer&amp;quot;, get it?). There are at least two variants; one was dark grey, with purple highlights,&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;n4sr1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://plasticcrack.net/archives/2009/04/convert-a-bot_shockwave_that_is_not_shockwave &#039;&#039;Convert-A-Bots&#039;&#039; N-4-SR, variant 1]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; the other pale green, also with purple highlights.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;n4sr2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1NVirID3fc &#039;&#039;Convert-A-Bots&#039;&#039; N-4-SR, variant 2]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* At some undisclosed point afterwards, ToyCo shifted production again, this time to [[China]] where it was cheaper to make products, before they eventually lost the metal mold. The rights were later sold on to another company whose identity is unknown, meaning that any chances of an official Shockwave reissue by Hasbro or Takara are &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; slim.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://tformers.com/transformers-astro-magnum-tracking-down-the-shockwave-mold/9709/news.html &amp;quot;Presently, the rights were transfered to the other companies and we do not think that there is a thing that can be resold by our own discretion as of now.&amp;quot;] - Interview with ToyCo at Tokyo Toy Show in [[2008]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* Shockwave was also released by ToyCo in Korea at the same time Hasbro released him elsewhere. The only difference between the Korean version and the Hasbro release is a large &amp;quot;ToyCo&amp;quot; sticker on the front of the box.&lt;br /&gt;
* Shockwave bears the distinction of receiving a number of high-quality knockoffs, all of which known retain the electronics and some even having odd &#039;&#039;{{w|Flash Gordon}}&#039;&#039;-esque [[retool]]s. Knowing that the rights to the mold were sold on to a company (presumably) in China, it would partially explain the frequent use the mold still gets today.&lt;br /&gt;
** It is also &#039;&#039;entirely&#039;&#039; possible that the knockoff &amp;quot;reissue&amp;quot; Shockwaves sold in G1 toy packaging replicas on eBay and several Chinese websites are either produced or licensed out by the company who currently owns the rights to the mold, making them somewhat &amp;quot;semi-official&amp;quot; releases mold-wise, lacking only the permission for the trademarks and packaging design use from Hasbro. If you ever needed an excuse to buy an affordable, rubber-hose-still-intact Shockwave, complete with working electronics, to fill that void in your collection without hurting your inner purist, there&#039;s your loophole!&lt;br /&gt;
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Like [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|other Optimuses]], [[Unicron Trilogy]] &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]&#039;&#039;&#039; has a lot of toys.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Superbase ArmadaPrime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Stand up and be counted, container!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Super Base, 2002/2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara/Sonokong ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MC-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039;  Trailer/base/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left &amp;amp; right smokestacks&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: The first [[Unicron Trilogy]] Optimus Prime toy transforms into a longnose truck cab of made-up model. His clear-plastic smokestacks can detach and form a double-barrelled pistol that he can hold in [[robot mode]], and a button on top of his head causes his [[mouthplate]] to jiggle up and down as if he were talking (the irony being that while this was a familiar trait of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|G1 cartoon Optimus Prime]], in the &#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; animated series, this Prime&#039;s mouthplate remained static when he talked). He can also hold a large cannon that is stored within his [[trailer]], and his chest flips down to reveal a (non-removable) [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Matrix of Leadership]]. He is packaged with his Mini-Con partner [[Sparkplug (Armada)#Toys|Sparkplug]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy&#039;s primary gimmick is its auto-transforming trailer, which assumes one of three configurations when [[motorized movement|triggered]] by an infra-red signal transmitted from the cab robot. Transforming the cab into robot mode will cause the trailer to automatically flip open into a battle station for Mini-Cons, which Prime can stand in the centre of. The base features a central tower with a pop-out artillery emplacement and a mount for Prime&#039;s large cannon; a rotating missile-firing turret; two Mini-Con storage bays, one of which featured a manually-activated tab to launch Mini-Cons out; and two live [[Powerlinx]] hardpoints, one of which pops up a non-firing turret, the other activating a laser noise.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Prime&#039;s cab and trailer can also combine to form a super robot mode. Transforming the cab into the torso portion sends the transformation command to the trailer, which raises itself up off the ground to become a pair of immobile, statuesque legs (as long as you&#039;re not playing with it on carpet), and when the pair are connected, the super-robot head pops up with a metallic shriek sound effect. Pressing the Autobot symbol on the figure&#039;s chest activates a pulsing laser sound effect, and the small grey button on his right shoulder illuminates his fist with a red LED, which can illuminate either of his guns, as well as the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] sword (the Star Saber was specifically cast in clear plastic for this purpose, but in practice, the light failed to carry even halfway up the blade).[[File:Armada JetOptimusMegaweapon toy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Gunjob Spacepants!]] Prime&#039;s firing missile and Mini-Con activated gimmicks remain accessible in this mode, but look a bit doofy if you deploy them. The initial [[Hasbro]] release of Prime had tabs in its Super Mode shoulders that prevented them from rotating above the horizontal default position, so as not to break the wires that run through the toy&#039;s right arm. Coupled with the limited elbow joints, this left Optimus Prime able only to point his weapons towards the ground, and the tabs were removed on subsequent editions of the figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:LOTM Convoy.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|&#039;&#039;(Takara version pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
:Instead of his trailer, Prime can alternately combine with &#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; [[Jetfire (Armada)#Toys|Jetfire]], who forms a pair of legs, as &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;Jet Prime&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;quot; (&#039;&#039;&#039;Jet Optimus&#039;&#039;&#039; on the cartoon, or &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;Jet Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;quot; if you own the Japanese version). In addition to this, &#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; [[Overload (Armada)#Toys|Overload]] can form a pair of massive cannons that attach to either Prime&#039;s base mode, or mount over the shoulders of his super robot torso (with either his trailer or Jetfire as legs), forming &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Megaweapon&#039;&#039;&#039; (or &#039;&#039;&#039;Magna Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039;).&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:LOTM Convoy Combos.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Jet Convoy &#039;&#039;(Takara version pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
:[[TakaraTomy|Takara]]&#039;s release of Optimus Prime the following year made a few changes, noticeably replacing the gold paint and plastic of the Hasbro toy with bright yellow and much brighter gold.  The deco has been tweaked to be a bit closer to the original prototype glimpsed in early catalogs, with yellow added back to cab Prime&#039;s feet and the cab grill painted silver, and the Super Mode&#039;s waist getting much more paint.  This version of the figure was never burdened with the mobility-inhibiting shoulder tabs.  Completing the Super Mode combination triggered a new clip of Prime shouting &amp;quot;Convoy, Super Mode!&amp;quot; in Japanese instead of generic mechanical sounds.  Late in the run, [[JUSCO]] stores offered this toy with blind-packed &amp;quot;Space Galaxy&amp;quot; versions of the individual [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]] members, one toy per box.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Care must be taken while articulating the toy&#039;s elbow joints, as the lower joint has been known to snap. This doesn&#039;t appear to be [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]]—instead, it seems likely that the break occurs when the elbow joint is moved while the arms are positioned on the back of the combined mode. To prevent this, pull the shoulder out and bend the elbow at the red joint first, before moving the arm in any other direction.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Supercon ArmadaPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Fans typically refer to this mold as &amp;quot;Bendy Prime&amp;quot;, but it&#039;s really more of a shimmy-shimmy Prime. Mini-Con-activated shimmy-shimmy.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Super-Con, 2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MC-06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Left &amp;amp; right smokestacks&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:This deluxe-size, highly-poseable version of &#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is an entirely new mold, retaining the ability to tow Super Base Prime&#039;s trailer, though he cannot combine with it. He comes with the Mini-Con [[Over-Run (Armada)#Toys|Over-Run]], who can transform into a gun for him, or can peg onto the Powerlinx plug on Optimus&#039;s back to activate a double-fisted &amp;quot;punching&amp;quot; action. Like the Super Base figure, Prime has a flip down chestplate, but in a deliberate choice he lacks a molded-in Matrix&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{citesocial|quote=Dlx Optimus does Not combine with Jetfire. He is able to pull the &amp;quot;big&amp;quot; optimus trailer. Dlx Optimus Mini-con feature is a punching feature, Arms move side to side. Dlx Optimus Mini-con Over-Run (silver-jet) will probably not be in the show. 98% of the Autobots/Decepticons are in the show. 65% of the available Mini-cons are in the show. with redecos and partner Mini-cons we are talking almost 75 Mini-cons! That is way to many to include in the show. To plate on Dlx Optimus opens up like &amp;quot;big&amp;quot; Optimus but the Matrix is not there.... (story TBD) &amp;quot;big&amp;quot; Optimus combines with Jetfire and a item to be shown later. SUPER COOL. Dlx Megatron is NOT planned. Thats the facts,|name=Aaron Archer|site=TFW2005|year=circa 2002}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{citesocial|quote=He might get small in the show for an episope, but it is not final. It would be a way to explain the scale change.|name=Aaron Archer|site=TFW2005|year=circa 2002}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&amp;quot;So our idea was there that, yeah we had already done it for the &#039;super build&#039; part of the torso and I think my thought process at the time—remember this is early days, I don&#039;t know everything future me would know—I was like well maybe he&#039;s this little guy and when he puts the Matrix in his chest that&#039;s when he becomes super. So the little guy wouldn&#039;t have the Matrix just sitting there, or maybe he hasn&#039;t earned it yet, or just some other... and you noticed it right, that it &#039;&#039;wasn&#039;t&#039;&#039; there so... that was the point.&amp;quot;—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow2iKv7DrL4&amp;amp;t=1948s Aaron Archer on &#039;&#039;The Toy Armada&#039;&#039;, 2022/10/25]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; (though he does have a molded gap in the center where the Matrix would go, which &#039;&#039;does&#039;&#039; match the end of the show, after he [[:File:Armada 52 - Prime and no Matrix.jpg|relinquishes]] it). His smokestacks can be removed (and in many cases will simply fall off), but cannot peg together as a gun. Shipping in a great many waves throughout most of the later run of the line, Super-Con Optimus became a notorious [[shelfwarmer|pegwarmer]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The initial release of the figure featured silver lights on his roof; later on, the lights were changed to yellow, and later still, an Autobot emblem was added to the hood of the vehicle. These changes were not made on the Japanese release of the figure, which bore the unfortunate appellation of &amp;quot;STD&amp;quot;, meaning &amp;quot;standard&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Written in Japanese as {{ruby|STD|スタンダード}}コンボイ (&#039;&#039;Sutandādo Konboi&#039;&#039;)&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy is notable for being one of the earliest instances of an important character receiving a second, more affordable toy without this being rationalised as an entirely new body in-fiction—as not all markets would receive the bigger price-points.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&amp;quot;There was a very literal sense, even with &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; and stuff, where we had to come up with a whole new gimmick for a reason to redo a different guy, right? We had to have Transmetals, Transmetals 2, and Fuzors and stuff like that. [...] It had been traditionally: go, well, you put your high-end, most important characters, the leaders, in the highest price point—or a higher price point—so that you guarantee a certain level of sale I guess, or you&#039;re putting your best foot forward because you certainly don&#039;t want to have a high-end Rando, that would be even worse. So this was an opportunity where we were also, as co-development goes, trying to get more global, trying to expand the reach of just &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; being in- England, Japan, Italy, [...] North America let&#039;s call it. But there were still parts of the globe that couldn&#039;t engage with &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;; the price points weren&#039;t right, the scales weren&#039;t right, the- various things. So what that Optimus originally did—and would continue to do until the molds literally fell apart—was offer a more affordable leader character that is the primary character in the animation. So that was a very important step in this whole process to get Optimus at a ten-dollar-or-under price point.&amp;quot;—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow2iKv7DrL4&amp;amp;t=1765s Aaron Archer on &#039;&#039;The Toy Armada&#039;&#039;, 2022/10/25]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Armadatoy gold convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Kinpika Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Super Base Lucky Draw figure, August 2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Prime Mini-Con, trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left &amp;amp; right smokestacks&lt;br /&gt;
:This Japanese-exclusive [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metalized]] golden redeco of Super Base Optimus Prime, whose name means &amp;quot;Shining Golden&amp;quot;, was available as a prize in several draws, including a colouring contest held in the pages of &#039;&#039;[[TV-Kun]]&#039;&#039; magazine, and in-store lottery draws at Tobu Department Stores. Between the draws, at least 58 &amp;quot;Kinpika&amp;quot; Prime toys are known to have been given away, making it one of the more widely available [[Lucky Draw figure]]s, comparatively speaking. It came packaged in a plain white box, and including all the accessories and features of the standard release of the figure, including a gold-chromed Sparkplug (or &amp;quot;Prime&amp;quot;, as he&#039;s confusingly known in Japan).&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Powelinx Armadaprime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Dracula Prime?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Powerlinx Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Super Base, 2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Corona Sparkplug Mini-Con, trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left &amp;amp; right smokestacks&lt;br /&gt;
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: A late-run extensive redeco of the Super Base &#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime toy, &amp;quot;Powerlinx&amp;quot; Optimus Prime sports the darker color scheme the character takes on in the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|&#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; cartoon]] episode &amp;quot;[[Origin]]&amp;quot; following a Mini-Con power-up, but he is not precisely [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]]—the deco would later be fine-tuned with more accurate details for release in Japan as the Magna Convoy DX giftset ([[#MagnaConvoyDX|see below]]). In addition to now sporting fully-mobile Super Mode arms without the movement-impeding tabs, Prime still comes with all his features and accessories, though for this release, his Mini-Con partner Sparkplug got retooled with a new rear chassis and a blinged-out golden chrome body as &amp;quot;Corona Sparkplug&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Armada CrystalConvoy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Optimus Prime can&#039;t avoid his toy contracts even when he&#039;s dead!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Crystal Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Super-Con, October 2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Surge Mini-Con, left and right smokestacks&lt;br /&gt;
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: A Japanese &#039;&#039;[[TV Magazine]]&#039;&#039; [[exclusive]], this release of the Super-Con class Prime toy has almost all of his parts cast in translucent coloured plastics—hence the &#039;crystal&#039; moniker—representing the character&#039;s disembodied [[spark]] after his destruction in the &#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; cartoon episode &amp;quot;[[Crisis (Armada)|Crisis]]&amp;quot; and resurrection in &amp;quot;[[Miracle]]&amp;quot;. What that means for poor Over-Run (or &amp;quot;Surge&amp;quot; in Japan), also cast in translucent plastic, we couldn&#039;t say! Available via mail-order, only 5000 pieces were distributed in October of 2003.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Armada-optimus-prime-gold-kmart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Battle for the Matrix&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Sparkplug Mini-Con, trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left &amp;amp; right smokestacks&lt;br /&gt;
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: A K-Mart exclusive set released on &amp;quot;[[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]]&amp;quot; (the day after Thanksgiving, the most hellishly busy shopping day of the year), this set consists of Super Base Optimus Prime, [[Jetfire (Armada)#MatrixMultipack|Jetfire]], their respective partner Mini-Cons Sparkplug and [[Comettor (Armada)#MatrixMultipack|Comettor]], the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team#MatrixMultipack|Adventure Mini-Con Team]], and oddly enough, [[Longarm (Armada)#MatrixMultipack|Longarm]]. Optimus Prime&#039;s red plastics and paint were replaced with gold, the only changes made to anyone in the set. It is this set from which the name of Optimus Prime&#039;s combined mode with Jetfire, &#039;&#039;&#039;Jet Prime&#039;&#039;&#039;, comes.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Armada MagnaConvoyDX1.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I think he needs another gun.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Magna Convoy DX Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MC-XX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Prime Mini-Con, trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left &amp;amp; right smokestacks&lt;br /&gt;
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: This set is a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] Japan exclusive, consisting of Powerlinx Optimus Prime (dubbed &amp;quot;Convoy Final Battle Coloration&amp;quot; and redecoed with more show-accurate colours, principally a silver [[mouthplate]] instead of red and varying color saturation from the Hasbro version), a &amp;quot;crystal&amp;quot; version of [[Overload (Armada)#MagnaConvoy|Overload]] (&amp;quot;Ultra Magnus Special Clear Version&amp;quot;) made out of translucent plastics, and an exclusive [[Exdimensions]] redeco of the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team#Exdimension|Street Action Mini-Con Team]]. This set is entirely &amp;quot;new&amp;quot; content not available in the normal mass-retail &#039;&#039;Legends of the Microns&#039;&#039; line, and is also the last release of &amp;quot;Exdimensions&amp;quot;. Rather than come with individual bio cards for the various characters, the set came with only a single card for Magna Convoy.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Built to Rule!&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BTR-toy Optimus-Armada.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|&amp;quot;My Matrix for a quick death.&amp;quot; (How could this happen to me?)]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;[[Built to Rule!]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime transforms into a fair approximation of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], but the robot mode is quite inaccurate, due to the very broad, flat Trans-Skeleton with thin, stick-like limbs attached to it. The set came with a very simplistic &amp;quot;Mini-Con&amp;quot; Sparkplug partner kit that did have a more dedicated &amp;quot;Powerlinx&amp;quot; connector than the standard construction pegs, though these are a bit too thin to be used as attachment points for regular Mini-Cons (they stay, sort of, but it&#039;s a very loose connection). The 101-piece set also features pressure-launch missile-firing &amp;quot;smokestack&amp;quot; cannons.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/BTROptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Built to Rule! Armada Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BTR EnergonPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Blocktimus Prime]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Built to Rule!, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 missiles&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: The &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; version of &#039;&#039;[[Built to Rule!]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime was designed with a much more solid skeleton with larger, blockier limbs. He can be rebuilt from a Cybertronic truck cab with a trailer-mounted, pressure-launch dual-missile cannon (with electronic lights and sounds) to a robot, to basically whatever you feel like doing with the parts.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Unfortunately, due to the slow performance of the &#039;&#039;Built to Rule!&#039;&#039; line overall, the &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; versions only had a limited, test-market release initially in and around Cincinnati, Ohio. The sets later filtered out into many Tuesday Morning and Ollie&#039;s chain stores at drastically dropped prices.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|EnergonSuper}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Energon Prime toy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Form feet and legs! Form arms and body! And I&#039;ll form... the head!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Super, 2003, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;SC-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Fire-1, Copter-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, trailer, rifle, missile&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (detailing)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Super class &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime transforms into a Cybertronic short-nosed truck cab. A switch on his back offers four selectable sound effects, each one corresponding to one member of the [[Prime Force]], the four drone vehicles contained within Prime&#039;s parallelogram-shaped trailer. A tiny, slightly recessed button above the switch activates the sounds. When Prime transforms to robot mode, the trailer stands upright to become a launch base of sorts for the Prime Force, with three of the trailer&#039;s four storage compartments featuring launching mechanisms that propel the vehicles into action. The Prime Force consists of Fire-1, a fire truck with an extending ladder and rotating turret; Copter-2, a helicopter with spinning rotors; Digger-3, a drill tank with a gear-wheel-activated spinning drill; and Submarine-4, a submarine with opening capture claws beneath its bow. The four interchangeable drones can combine with Prime to create his Super Mode; any drone is capable of forming any limb. When in Super Mode, Prime&#039;s chest panels are opened, in turn pressing a button on his side that creates more electronic sounds and lights up a red LED in his chest, representing the [[Spark of Combination]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Prime is armed with a spring-loaded missile launcher that stores on the rear of his truck mode (which becomes the backpack of his robot mode) when not in use. Like most of the weapons of the &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; line, it sports a [[5 mm post|5mm post]], allowing it to be held by most every &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; figure, to combine with assorted other weapons and [[Energon weapon]]s released in the series, and to peg into numerous compatible ports shared by many figures, like the hole in the radar of Prime&#039;s own trailer, or even conveniently placed 5mm screw holes like those of the Prime Force. &lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Energontoy prime combinations.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2]]&lt;br /&gt;
:In lieu of combining with the Prime Force, Optimus Prime can also merge with &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] in a similar fashion, with Wing Saber splitting into four components that connect to Prime as limbs. Wing Saber&#039;s red and white torso components can become arms for Prime while his legs attach to Prime&#039;s own, creating Prime&#039;s &amp;quot;Flight Mode&amp;quot;, but the parts can also be swapped around, with Wing Saber&#039;s legs deploying large missile launchers and becoming arms to make Prime&#039;s &amp;quot;Fight Mode&amp;quot;. Alternately, Prime can combine with &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] to form what his packaging calls &amp;quot;Powerlinx Omega Supreme&amp;quot;, but which the cartoon named &amp;quot;Optimus Supreme&amp;quot;. The Prime Force drones can attach to four connectors on Optimus Supreme&#039;s body.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The earliest releases of &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime have no ridges on the inside of the chest windows and a different head sculpt featuring an [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]-style mouth-slit in Prime&#039;s mouthplate. This was soon replaced with a full mouthplate, and it was this version of the toy which appeared in the [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|&#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; cartoon]] and was released by Takara. Other changes made to Takara&#039;s version of the toy involved a chromed front grill, more vibrant plastic colors on Digger-3 and Submarine-4, a darker blue plastic on Prime himself, and more intricate [[paint operation]]s. Takara&#039;s release lacks the electronic sound effects seen in Hasbro&#039;s version, which were commonly gutted for the Japanese releases of any Autobot toys who had them, though Prime retains his light-up chest.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The mouth-plated version of this mold was redecoed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Year of the Snake&amp;quot; [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Platinum Edition|Optimus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Energon Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Energontoy sl grand convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Those upper legs vs. [[Chun-Li]]&#039;s - whose are more powerful??]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;SL Grand Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;SC-13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: As had first been done in the &#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; line, Takara elected to supplement their release of the Super class Optimus Prime figure with a new-mold Deluxe class toy. Coming without trailer, Prime Force or electronics, this Prime discarded the larger toy&#039;s ability to form Super Mode in favor of being able to [[Powerlinx]] with the other compatible toys of the &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; line, forming either a torso or a pair of legs that the other Autobots could connect to. Like the Deluxe &#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; Prime, this one too was on the small side for its size class, but just as that figure could, this small Prime can still tow the Super class figure&#039;s trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/PXOptimusPrime/pxoptimusprime.htm More information on SL Grand Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:STD Grand Convoy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Kicker! I have escaped from the box! I&#039;ll come back for you!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;SL Grand Convoy &amp;amp; Kicker&#039;&#039;&#039; (multi-pack, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;SS-03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:A slight redeco of Takara&#039;s Deluxe-size Optimus Prime was released as part of a special set commemorating both the 20th anniversary of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; and the 30th anniversary of its progenitor, &#039;&#039;[[Microman]]&#039;&#039;. Coming with an exclusive metallic redeco of Takara&#039;s [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]], which was based on the &#039;&#039;Microman&#039;&#039; body, this Prime featured a chromed grill where the original had painted plastic, and supposedly slightly shinier plastics. &#039;&#039;Very&#039;&#039; slightly.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/AnnivGrandConvoy/grandconvoy.htm More information on 20th Anniversary SL Grand Convoy at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Energontoy prime vs megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Powerlinx Optimus Prime versus Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (multi-pack, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: The SS-03 version of Takara&#039;s Deluxe-class Optimus figure, based on the Anniversary release, was released in Hasbro markets in a two pack with the smaller Japanese [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Energon|Megatron]] figure. There are some tiny but notable differences between this and the Anniversary figure; the Hasbro version uses a more neutral dark-gray for the main body as opposed to the Takara version&#039;s blue-tinted dark-gray, plain dark-blue plastic rather than dark-blue-with-sparkles, and plain yellow paint for the cab&#039;s lights rather than sparkly-yellow/gold.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This set was a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;US exclusive in the US, but sold at pretty much any retailer that wanted to carry it elsewhere in the world.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/PXOptimusPrime/pxoptimusprime.htm More information on Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Energontoy gold grand convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Core Change: &#039;&#039;&#039;Re-Rising Gundam!&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Gold Grand Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Super Lucky Draw Figure, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Fire-1, Gyro-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, trailer, rifle, missile&lt;br /&gt;
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:This golden chromed redeco of the Super class Optimus Prime figure was initially offered as a prize to five lucky winners of a colouring contest held in the pages of the &#039;&#039;TV Magazine&#039;&#039;. Additional units were later given away via in-store draws at Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us Japan; precisely how many is unknown, but the regularity with which the toy appeared on auction sites throughout 2005 suggests it was quite a few.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+grand+convoy/1094/gold+grand+convoy.html More information on Gold Grand Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Firegrandconvoy.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb|Am I Fire Guts or Burning Convoy? I can&#039;t decide!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Fire SL Grand Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (TV Magazine exclusive Deluxe, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:This vibrant red and orange redeco of the Deluxe class Optimus Prime figure was a &#039;&#039;TV Magazine&#039;&#039; exclusive, limited to 3,000 pieces. It shipped in a unique monochrome red version of the traditional &#039;&#039;Super Link&#039;&#039; packaging, and did not include a character card.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Energontoy gold sl convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;SL Grand Convoy Mēki Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Lucky Draw Figure, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the &amp;quot;W Convoy&amp;quot; campaign (&amp;quot;Double&amp;quot; Convoy, that is!) alongside a silver chrome version of [[Rodimus (Energon)|&#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; Rodimus]], this gold chrome &amp;quot;Mēki&amp;quot; (&amp;quot;plating&amp;quot;) version of the Deluxe size Optimus Prime toy was available only as a prize in a mail-in [[Robot Point]]s contest. Initially limited to 20 units in the original draw, it appears that many more were made available through toy store drawings, given how many went on to appear on online auction sites through 2005 and 2006.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+sl+grand+convoy/1091/gold+sl+grand+convoy.html More information on SL Grand Convoy Mēki Version at Lucky Draw Transformers]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Energontoy costco prime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|How many times has this set been reused?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime and Overload&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left &amp;amp; right smokestacks&lt;br /&gt;
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: A [[Costco]]-exclusive redeco of the &#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime toy in black, yellow, and brick red, it also came with a redeco of &#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]]. It is from this set that the name of Prime&#039;s combined form with Overload, &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Megaweapon&#039;&#039;&#039;, comes (though the term &amp;quot;megaweapon&amp;quot; first appeared on Powerlinx Optimus Prime&#039;s packaging).&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/CostcoPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Costco Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Energontoy custom color prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grand Convoy Custom Color Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (Super Lucky Draw Figure, 2004)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;SC-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Fire-1, Gyro-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, trailer, rifle, missile&lt;br /&gt;
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:The color scheme of this special redeco of Super class Optimus Prime was decided through a colouring contest held in the December 2004 issue of &#039;&#039;TV Magazine&#039;&#039;, in which entrants coloured in lineart of Prime in the scheme they wanted to see. The winning entry rendered Prime in a... &#039;&#039;distinct&#039;&#039; palette of grey, cream, dark red, and purple chrome, with blue, white, and yellow drones. It was limited to only ten pieces, making it one of the rarer Transformers toys in existence.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/custom+grand+convoy/1105/custom+grand+convoy.html More information on Custom Color Grand Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Energontoy unreleased prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Super, unreleased)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Fire-1, Copter-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, trailer, rifle, missile&lt;br /&gt;
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:A redeco of the Super Optimus Prime mold with a primarily red cab, much deeper blue, and a Prime Force uniformly colored in black was planned to be released with &#039;&#039;[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Generation 1 Optimus Prime]] as a [[Target]] exclusive. The toy got far enough along in development to have package artwork created by [[Dan Khanna]], which was later revealed online, but it was canceled shortly before making it to full production. Its red, white, and black coloration earned it the festive nickname of &amp;quot;Santa Prime&amp;quot; among fans online.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/energon-autobots-166/optimus-prime-with-mini-optimus-prime-unreleased-4079/ More information on this unreleased Optimus Prime at TFW2005]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Cybertrontoy leader optimus prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|&amp;quot;Well... a fire truck is bigger.&amp;quot; (&#039;&#039;Hasbro version pictured&#039;&#039;)]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader, 2004/2005)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GC-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara release date&#039;&#039;: [[December 28]], 2004&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/armor, rifle, 3 missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Matrix [[Cyber Key]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Cyber Key Code&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;l8p3&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (detailing)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: The first &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime toy transforms into a heavily-armed fire truck of made-up origin, topped with two large cannons. The cannons and the sides of the truck fold down to create an unlikely flight mode for the vehicle. His right-side cannon fires a spring-loaded missile, while plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into its key jack pops two more spring-loaded missile launchers out from its sides. Plugging a Cyber Key into his left-side cannon opens up the cannon&#039;s outer casing, revealing the inner barrel, lighting the red LED at its tip and playing an electronic &amp;quot;charging up&amp;quot; noise. Pressing the small blue button just over the battery casing plays a &amp;quot;firing&amp;quot; sound effect with accompanying light flash. In this mode, he can also deploy &#039;&#039;another&#039;&#039; pair of (non-firing) cannons from under the main cannons.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In true Prime style, the forward portion of the vehicle mode detaches to become Optimus himself, while the rear &amp;quot;trailer&amp;quot; transforms into a gun emplacement. In robot mode, the barrel of the missile-launching cannon detaches to become a hand-held rifle. Atypical of most Unicron Trilogy figures, Prime&#039;s hands are &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; designed to accommodate weapons with [[5 mm post]]s, instead featuring a small peg-hole in his palm that allows him to tightly grip objects designed to fit there, like his own rifle, [[Overhaul (Cybertron)#Toys|Leobreaker]]&#039;s whip, &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Cybertron|Wing Saber&#039;s]] swords, and &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; [[Metroplex (Cybertron)#Toys|Metroplex]]&#039;s [[Sparkdrinker|axe]]. However, Wing Saber&#039;s sword hilts &#039;&#039;can&#039;&#039; be used as adaptors, allowing Prime to hold and use 5mm weapons. His chest has a compartment to hold his removable Matrix of Leadership accessory; Prime&#039;s gigantic hands mean that he can&#039;t hold it especially &#039;&#039;neatly&#039;&#039;, but he can certainly get a grip on it.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Of course, Optimus can transform into a Super Mode by combining with his vehicle-mode back end, which becomes a massive winged backpack with under-slung main guns, and a pair of large boots, with the non-firing cannons ending up around his knees. To complete his Super Mode look, a small lever of the back of Prime&#039;s head raises his traditional mouthplate into place, covering his Optimus Primal-style mouth slot, and two &amp;quot;crests&amp;quot; fold out from either side of his helmet. Hasbro&#039;s instructions and stock photography awkwardly orient the wings so that the two cannons point &#039;&#039;over&#039;&#039; Prime&#039;s shoulders; the cartoon portrayed them in the under-slung orientation, as would all subsequent Hasbro redecos of the toy. In Super Mode, Prime is a rather top-heavy robot, and his hip joints are not that tight, which makes standing him up a challenging prospect.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In Super Mode, Optimus Prime can combine with [[Overhaul (Cybertron)#Voyager|Leobreaker]] to form &amp;quot;Savage Claw Mode&amp;quot;, which sees the feline Autobot become a gigantic clawed arm for his leader. Alternately, if Prime&#039;s backpack is removed, he can merge with [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Cybertron|Wing Saber]] into &amp;quot;Sonic Wing Mode&amp;quot;, with the aerial ace forming a new winged backpack and chestplate for Optimus, and providing him with new hand-held sword weapons and firing missile launchers that connect to his Super Mode boots. The nature of the combination means that the two partners cannot combine with Prime at once—at least, not without physically removing one of Prime&#039;s own arms.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The Takara &#039;&#039;Galaxy Force&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Galaxy Convoy&amp;quot; version of the toy was released first, and features a number of paint differences from the later Hasbro &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; release. The most immediately-noticeable is that Galaxy Convoy&#039;s unique Matrix-shaped Cyber Key has its &amp;quot;frame&amp;quot; painted gold, where Optimus&#039;s is unpainted clear-blue plastic, save for the Autobot symbol and the Hasbro-only [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]] printed on its back. The other differences are small but numerous: Galaxy Convoy has more thoroughly painted knees, main cannons and leg-armor cannons, the signal lights above the cab are painted yellow, his leg-wheel hubcaps are painted gold, and his nose is inexplicably painted silver. Galaxy Convoy&#039;s wings are also held in place with long metal pins, where the Hasbro version has them just held in place with friction so they can pop off rather than &#039;&#039;break&#039;&#039; off if the toy is dropped.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus is slightly mistransformed in the image to the right: in vehicle mode his chest windows should be folded around to the sides of the cab to cover the arm sockets.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Cybertron Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:LOC CybertronPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Takara&#039;s version pictured on the left, Hasbro&#039;s version pictured on the right.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;
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: [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] Optimus is a very simplified version of &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime, with no weapons or trailer, just the front portion of the truck. It transforms into the standard robot mode, with a very similar transformation scheme to the full-sized toy, and has no useful articulation of the shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The figure was released in Japan under the &amp;quot;EZ Collection&amp;quot; banner, in the same packaging as the Hasbro release but with a small card insert featuring the Japanese logo and nomenclature, similar to a [[USA Edition]]. As with all the EZ Collection figures, this release features a substantially greater number of paint operations that increase Optimus&#039;s resemblance to his larger figure. &lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was redecoed to create &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; [[Menasor (G1)#Classics|Menasor]] and &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[Hot Spot (G1)#Universe (2008)|Hot Zone]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/LOCOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:GF MetallicGalaxyConvoy Legends toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|To [[scale]] with something? Blasphemy!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megalo Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends of Cybertron, [[August 29]] 2005)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;GC-23&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: A special metallic-paint version of Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime was included with the Takara &#039;&#039;Galaxy Force&#039;&#039; release of [[Metroplex (Cybertron)#Toys|Megalo Convoy aka Metroplex]], as a demonstration of their actual size difference as depicted on the television series.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cybertrontoy gold galaxy convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Convoy Gold Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Lucky Draw figure, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/armor, rifle, 3 missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Force Chip&lt;br /&gt;
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:This gold-chrome and clear-plastic redeco of the Leader-class Optimus Prime figure was first offered as a prize in a mail-in contest held through &#039;&#039;[[TV Magazine]]&#039;&#039; alongside a silver chrome version of the same toy ([[#SilverGF|see below]]). Both figures were later made available again as prizes in a second contest in the September 2005 issue of &#039;&#039;TV Magazine&#039;&#039;, together with &amp;quot;Galaxy Convoy Custom Color Version&amp;quot; (again, [[#CustomGF|see below]]).&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus is slightly mistransformed in the image to the right, in vehicle mode his chest windows should be folded round to the sides of the cab to cover the arm sockets.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+galaxy+convoy/1099/gold+galaxy+convoy.html More information on Gold Galaxy Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cybertrontoy silver galaxy convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Convoy Silver Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Lucky Draw figure, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/armor, rifle, 3 missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Force Chip&lt;br /&gt;
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: This silver-chromed redeco of the Leader-class Optimus Prime figure first saw the light of day as a prize in a &#039;&#039;TV Magazine&#039;&#039; mail-in, offered alongside a gold chrome version of the same toy ([[#GoldGF|see above]]). Both figures were later made available again as prizes in a second contest in the September 2005 issue of &#039;&#039;TV Magazine&#039;&#039;, together with &amp;quot;Galaxy Convoy Custom Color Version&amp;quot; ([[#CustomGF|see below]]). Despite being offered in equal quantities in these contests, this silver version is apparently much harder to come by.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/silver+galaxy+convoy/1797/silver+galaxy+convoy.html More information on Silver Galaxy Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cybertrontoy custom color convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|It&#039;s not that easy being Prime.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Convoy Custom Color Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Lucky Draw figure, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/armor, rifle, 3 missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Force Chip&lt;br /&gt;
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: One of the single rarest [[Lucky Draw figure]]s in existence, this &amp;quot;Custom Color&amp;quot; redeco of Super Optimus Prime was limited to only &#039;&#039;one&#039;&#039; in the world. It was the grand prize of a coloring contest held in September 2005&#039;s &#039;&#039;TV Magazine&#039;&#039;, in which entrants colored in lineart of Prime with the deco they wanted to see. The winning entry was in green, blue and gold, while ten runners-up received one of five gold or five silver Lucky Draw versions of Prime.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/custom+colour+galaxy+convoy/1104/custom+colour+galaxy+convoy.html More information on Custom Color Galaxy Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cybertrontoy ez clear optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;EZ Collection Clear Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;
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: A Takara exclusive multi-pack of &amp;quot;EZ Collection&amp;quot; [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#EZClear|Megatron]], Optimus Prime and [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#EZClear|Starscream]] recast the figures using primarily clear plastics; in Prime&#039;s cast, both his blue and red plastics became translucent. A mail-away exclusive to &#039;&#039;[[TV Magazine]]&#039;&#039; in October 2005, the set was limited to 3000 pieces.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://plasticcrack.net/archives/2007/07/photo-review-takara-galaxy-force-ez-telemag-exclusive-3pack More information on the EZ Collection multi-pack at PlasticCrack.net]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cybertrontoy sonic convoy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I&#039;m gorgeously shiny!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sonic Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;EX-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Trailer/armor, rifle, 3 missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Force Chip&lt;br /&gt;
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: This redeco of Leader-class Optimus Prime replaced most of the plastics in the cab robot with colored translucent equivalents. He also has numerous chromed parts, including chrome-silver wrist-pipes, red chrome window frames and side-cannons, and a chromed Autobot symbol on his Key. His trailer remained opaque, but was cast in much deeper red plastic, with a more metallic silver used for his cannons. He also lacks the weird silver nose-paint, and has the Hasbro trailer assembly with the pop-off-able wings.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He was available only in a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] Japan exclusive giftset released in October 2005, packed in with a redeco of [[Wing Saber (Energon)#SonicConvoy|Wing Saber]] and the [[Cobybot|Coby &#039;&#039;Sen&#039;yō&#039;&#039; Ramble]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: None of the toys in this box set were given bio cards. Aww.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/galaxy-force-cybertrons-341/galaxy-convoy-clear-2412 More information on Sonic Convoy at TFW2005]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cybertrontoy gold ez convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megalo Convoy Gold Version&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Lucky Draw figure, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;
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: A golden-chrome redeco of &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; Metroplex was offered as a contest prize in the December 2005 issue of &#039;&#039;TV Magazine&#039;&#039;, and came with an equally blinged-out Legends/EZ Collection Optimus Prime figure. Fifteen of this set were available as prizes in the initial contest; a single Metroplex was later offered as one of many prizes in a Takara website contest, but this version came only with the standard metallic paint version of Prime.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+galaxy+convoy/1103/gold+galaxy+convoy.html More information on Gold EZ Collection Galaxy Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cybertrontoy ridprime magnus 2pack.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Ultra Magnus &amp;amp; Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Cannon, 2 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
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: A red redeco of the 2003 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (RID)#Cybertron|Optimus Prime]] was sold with a repackaged version of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; version of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] Ultra Magnus in a [[Costco]]-[[exclusive]] multi-pack in 2005. Sold under the &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; banner, their continuity of origin was ambiguous for years until clarified in 2015 by the Facebook edition of &amp;quot;[[Ask Vector Prime]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cyb GalaxyForceOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Sowing confusion on message boards everywhere.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Force Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Trailer/armor, rifle, 3 missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Cyber Key&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Cyber Key Code&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;lo9x&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in fourth and final wave of &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; Leaders, this redeco of the Leader-class Optimus Prime figure introduced a new color scheme that several other tail-end releases would emulate. Taking its name from the Takara version of &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; and with a bio noting that this new body depicts Prime after he embarks on his galaxy-spanning mission at the end of the &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; cartoon, &amp;quot;Galaxy Force&amp;quot; Optimus Prime replaces the original toy&#039;s blue parts with black and the translucent blue with smokey clear, and molds several—but not all—grey parts out of red plastic, including the toy&#039;s rifles, rail gun covers, missile launchers, and Super Mode leg guns. In the realm of new paint operations, Prime now sports all four Cyber Planet Key symbols on his shoulders, and his unique Matrix-shaped Cyber Key finally has a gold-painted border, as it had always had in Japan. Additionally, Prime&#039;s hip joints were tightened up with this release, making it easier to stand him up in Super Mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This toy was later re-released in a [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039;]] multi-pack ([[##VsCrumplezone|see below]]).&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/GFOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Galaxy Force Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.transformers-universe.com/include.php?path=content/ToyDB_Info.php&amp;amp;Toy_ID=1839 More information on Galaxy Force Optimus Prime at Transformers Universe]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cybertron OptimusPrime deluxe toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|You&#039;ve [[:File:Supercon ArmadaPrime.jpg|already]] [[:File:Armada CrystalConvoy.jpg|bought]] [[:Nemesis Prime (Armada)|me]] [[:Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Universe|five]] [[:File:Cybertron OptimusPrime deluxe toy.jpg|times!]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Left and right smokestacks, Cybertron Cyber Key&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Cyber Key Code&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;d56b&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Premiering in the eighth wave of &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; Deluxes, this Optimus is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]&#039;&#039; [[#Super-Con|Super-Con &#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime]], recolored in red and black to resemble the Leader Class Galaxy Force Optimus Prime figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He does not come with the mold&#039;s nominal Mini-Con partner. Instead, Optimus Prime and his [[wave]]-mate [[Demolishor (Armada)#Cybertron|Demolishor]] debuted a new brand of Cyber Key: [[retool]]ed from the standard Cybertron style key, this version lacked a sculpted [[insignia]], so that any symbol could be [[tampograph]]ed on to it, and featured a [[Mini-Con]]-style [[Powerlinx]] socket on the back, allowing it to operate the figure&#039;s formerly-Mini-Con-activated &amp;quot;punching&amp;quot; feature without the figure itself having to be retooled.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The key sports a tampographed Autobot insignia, a red border, and the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] &amp;quot;d56b&amp;quot; tampographed on the back. This code, when entered on Hasbro&#039;s website, was &#039;&#039;supposed&#039;&#039; to unlock additional information on the character or the toy, but due to an error on behalf of Hasbro, it unlocked information intended for his wave-mate Demolishor. Optimus Prime&#039;s information was instead unlocked using the code &amp;quot;dt67&amp;quot;, which was on the back of Demolishor&#039;s Cyber Key.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As was the case with the &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; [[Ultra_Magnus_(Energon)#Universe_.282003.29|&amp;quot;Battle in a Box&amp;quot; Ultra Magnus]] release of this sculpt, initial shipments of Optimus Prime had the forearms [[Misassembly|swapped]], leaving his elbow joints useless. This was corrected for later shipments. A further [[variant|running change]] saw tampographeded graphics depicting the four planet symbols added to the truck mode&#039;s cab.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This sculpt was later redecoed once again for a 2008 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; [[#Universe (2008)|multi-pack version of &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; Optimus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/DlxOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Deluxe Cybertron Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cybertron GFOptimusPrime Legends toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Cause we gotta little ol&#039; convoy, rockin&#039; through the night]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends of Cybertron, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like the Deluxe Class figure before it, this redeco of &#039;&#039;Legends of Cybertron&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime was designed to resemble the Leader class Galaxy Force Optimus Prime figure, essentially replacing the blue with black, the yellow with silver and adding the Cyber Key symbol tampographs onto his shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/LOCGFOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &amp;quot;Galaxy Force&amp;quot; Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cybertron OptimusPrime beast toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|It&#039;s a Double [[Garry Chalk]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;&#039;Jet-powered&#039; flying board&amp;quot;, missile, Jungle Planet Cyber Key&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Cyber Key Code&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;d7s9&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Available in the ninth and final wave of &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; Deluxes, this unusual iteration of Optimus Prime is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Optimus Primal]], transforming into a robotic gorilla in the pseudo-[[technorganic]]-looking style of the other [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]] toys. He comes with a &amp;quot;&#039;jet-powered&#039; flying board&amp;quot; with two [[5 mm post|5mm post]]s at the base, allowing him to ride it in his gorilla mode, or hold it in robot mode via the 5mm posts on his robot palms/gorilla feet. When a [[Cyber Key]] is inserted at the rear of the board, a spring-loaded extending &amp;quot;assault blade&amp;quot; deploys, and a trigger is revealed to allow one to use the spring-loaded missile launcher at the tip. Though it is not intended to be removed, the blade can be popped off and held in Primal&#039;s hand thanks to his poseable thumbs.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This figure contains an unusual amount of sculpted detail on the inside of the plastic. The gorilla mode&#039;s chest has a ribcage, and the inside of the gorilla&#039;s face has a sculpted microphone, which lines up perfectly with the robot mode&#039;s head! Also, opening this toy&#039;s chest in robot mode reveals sculpted detail resembling the [[Key to Vector Sigma]] as it appeared in &#039;&#039;[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]&#039;&#039;. His beast mode features a painted scar over his one eye, a seeming homage Peter Jackson&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[King Kong]]&#039;&#039; (released the previous year). &lt;br /&gt;
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: While this mold was first released as part of the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars 10th Anniversary&#039;&#039; line and is obviously meant to be Optimus Primal, it was developed to fit in with &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;s&#039;&#039; Jungle Planet aesthetic, &amp;quot;in case&amp;quot; the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; Anniversary release didn&#039;t pan out (according to [[Aaron Archer]]&#039;s statements at [[BotCon 2005]]).&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to make [[BotCon 2014]] [[Apelinq (BM)#Timelines|Apelinq]] and [[Primal Prime#Timelines|Primal Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Jungle Planet Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cybertrontoy prime wingsaber 2pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime / Wing Saber&#039;&#039;&#039; (multi-pack, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Trailer/armor, rifle, 3 missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Cyber Key&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in Fall of 2006, this Costco-exclusive two-pack bundled the original version of the Leader-class Optimus Prime figure with his combination partner [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Cybertron|Wing Saber]] and a DVD including the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|&#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; cartoon]] episode &amp;quot;[[United]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This set comes in a particularly huge box, and sold for $35.99, five dollars less than the MSRP for Optimus Prime by &#039;&#039;himself&#039;&#039;. Now that&#039;s a deal!&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cybertrontoy LOCtarget4pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron / Soundwave / Jetfire / Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends of Cybertron multi-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
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:This four pack of Legend-class Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegendsMegs|Megatron]], [[Jetfire (Armada)#LOC|Jetfire]], and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)#Legends|Soundwave]] was exclusive to [[Target]] stores. All of the toys were identical to their individual releases.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Hybrid Style&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HybridStyletoy galaxyconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (2005)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;THS-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Trailer/backpack, leg armor (x2), standard head, Super Mode head, left and right fists, left and right pointing hands, left and right open hands, left and right gripping hands, Matrix of Leadership, Force Chip (x2)&lt;br /&gt;
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:The first in TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Hybrid Style]]&#039;&#039; series, Galaxy Convoy is a partly die-cast figure with scaled-down equivalents of the accessories that came with the Leader-class figure. This highly-intricate figure retains all the transformation abilities of the original figure—vehicle, flight mode, robot, and Super Mode—and even its Cyber Key-activated features (even coming with two keys so they can be deployed simultaneously), with additional touches like spring-loaded mechanisms that snap his cannons into place, and hand-grips on the weapons for Super Mode. While he does lack electronics or firing missiles, Prime still includes his Matrix, super-tiny yet still removable, and has four alternate sets of hands: two clenched fists, two with pointing index fingers, two with splayed palms, and two curved hands for holding his various weapon handles. Given the figure&#039;s small size, a reconfigurable head was infeasible, so it also comes with an alternate Super Mode head with a mouthplate and crests deployed, though the standard head must be attached in order for the figure to be transformed to vehicle mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/HybridGalaxyConvoy/galaxyconvoy.htm More information on Hybrid Style Galaxy Convoy at TFU.info]&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Classicstoy legends cybertron prime.jpg|thumb|125px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
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: Bizarrely enough, Optimus Prime was one of three &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; Legends toys straight-released in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; packaging, though with the modifier &amp;quot;Cybertron Collection&amp;quot; printed on the cardfront. The toy itself is identical to the &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; release.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; (2007)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TargetGenerationsLegends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Generations Legends&#039;&#039;&#039; (Target exclusive multi-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
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: A Target exclusive, this four-pack of Legends Class figures contains two versions of both Optimus Prime and Megatron, namely Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Movie Legends Optimus Prime]], Legends of Cybertron Megatron and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Movie Legends Megatron]]. The toy itself is identical to the &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; release.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2008)==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Universe2008toy BftCPK optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Battle for the Cyber Planet Keys&#039;&#039;&#039; (Sam&#039;s Club exclusive multi-pack, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Left and right smokestacks, Cybertron Cyber Key&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: For &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]&#039;&#039;, a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; Super-Con [[#Super-Con|Optimus Prime]] in more Generation 1-inspired colors was released in a [[Sam&#039;s Club]] exclusive five-pack alongside [[Runamuck (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Runamuck]], [[Longrack (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Longrack]], [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Buzzsaw]], and [[Blurr (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Blurr]]. Optimus was the only toy in the set different from the original releases. He came with a translucent red version of the remolded style of Cyber Key previously included with this mold&#039;s release during the &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; line, featuring a Powerlinx port to activate his punching gimmick.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/SamsClubOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Universe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{ArmadaSuperConOptimusPrimeMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Universe2008CybOptimusPrimeAndCrumplezone.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime vs Crumplezone&#039;&#039;&#039; (Costco exclusive multi-pack, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Cyber Key&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This Costco exclusive set contains [[#LeaderGalaxyForce|Leader-class &amp;quot;Galaxy Force&amp;quot; Optimus Prime]] and the original [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|&#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; Crumplezone]]. Both toys were unchanged from their previous individual releases.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|BotShotJumpShot}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShots JumpShot Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B004&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;515&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;625&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;475&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 2 single-packs, this new-mold Optimus Prime is heavily based on &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], transforming from a robot armed with a gun, into a futuristic firetruck. As a Jump Shot, he springs up when auto-transforming.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He was redecoed into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSJSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Jump Shot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BotShots 3pack Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime / Cindersaur / Autobot Jazz&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;BP008&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;404&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;854&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;362&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 2 three-packs, this redeco of Jump Shot Optimus Prime has a brighter red, a painted silver forehead crest and &amp;quot;nose-strap&amp;quot;, blue windows, and glossy blue paint on his legs, head, and firefighting section, among other minor deco changes. He comes with [[Cindersaur (G1)|Jump Shot Cindersaur]] and [[Jazz (G1)/toys#SuperBot|Super Bot Autobot Jazz]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The second wave of Series 2 three-packs didn&#039;t reach mass retail in the United States, only showing up in discount stores like Ross.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSJS3pkOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 3-pack Jump Shot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PlatinumEditiontoy-YOTSOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Platimus.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Year of the Snake exclusive, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Firetruck drone, helicopter drone, drill tank drone, submarine drone, trailer, rifle, missile&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Year of the Snake&amp;quot; Optimus Prime is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039;]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|Super Class Optimus Prime]] inspired by his [[Show-accuracy|Generation 1 color scheme]]. In lieu of combining with his drones, Optimus Prime can also combine with &#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039; [[Omega Supreme (WFC)#Platinum Edition|Omega Supreme]] to form what his instructions &#039;&#039;also&#039;&#039; call &amp;quot;Super Optimus Prime&amp;quot;. The drones are color-matched to Omega Supreme, and can attach to four connectors on his body. In an undocumented feature, Prime can also merge with &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Energon|Wing Saber]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Though the [[stock photography]] shows the original mouthed-face head and smooth inner chest windows, the final toy uses the face-plated head and ridged inner windows. The [[packaging]]&#039;s [[bio]] is every [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Prime]] bio ever (well, [[Optimus Prime (SG)|mostly]]), [[Ask Vector Prime]] would eventually declare him to be a version of Unicron Trilogy Optimus.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is exclusive to BigBadToyStore and Amazon.com in America, but was also released at Philippine mass retail in limited quantities, in Australia as a Kmart exclusive and in Canada as a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] exclusive.  All electronics have been omitted from this version, even the light-up feature retained by Takara&#039;s Superlink release, trading the LED for an open hole in the chest. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Mini-Con Combiners, unreleased)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Bazooka, [[Phaser (weapon)|phaser]], Uzi, scoped pistol, [[Klingon]] blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Mini-Con Combiner&amp;quot;&#039; Optimus comes with one standard Kreon and four &#039;&#039;Cityville&#039;&#039;-syle mini-Kreons of the same character, each one a different incarnation from various franchises. With some extra parts, the mini-Kreons become limbs to make a larger combiner-bot.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Two of his limbs are based on &#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime; one &amp;quot;normal&amp;quot; (Inferno helmet), one pre-[[Earth]]-body (Knock Out helmet). The main torso-bot is based on Generation 1 Optimus&#039;s original body. Another limb-bot is based on [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]] (Soundwave helmet), and the remaining one (Ironhide helmet)... actually looks to be based on the Optimus-like-but-not-Optimus [[Micromaster]] [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]! The heck?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:[https://www.seibertron.com/events/fullsize.php?event_id=400&amp;amp;size=1&amp;amp;image=29 First shown at New York Toy Fair 2015], the Mini-Con Combiners were apparently cancelled without fanfare... a decision that must have come late in the day, as they went on to star in their own promotional animation, &amp;quot;[[Stuck in a Tree]]&amp;quot;, released about eight months after the trade show.&lt;br /&gt;
{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Siege&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WFC-Siege-WFC-S40-Leader-Class-Galaxy-Upgrade-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Technically not &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; Optimus by this wiki&#039;s classification.]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#S40}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The [[2019]] &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; subline of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; includes &amp;quot;Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime&amp;quot;, which is based heavily on &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime in its vehicle and Super modes.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Planned==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generations_Armada_Convoy_Prototype.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.1|&#039;&#039;Life could be a dream...&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Armada Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (202?)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Revealed as grayscale prototype at the [[Wonder Festival]] [[2019]] [Winter] convention, this Voyager-sized Optimus Prime mold is modelled after his &#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; design, though adding many stylized sculpted details. A pair of hands visible in the hollows of his legs suggest that he is also designed to turn into the top half of his Super Mode, though the prototype on display was likely too early in its production to actually be able to convert at all.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Despite general fandom assumptions and a stagnant three years of being unreleased, TakaraTomy stated at Wonder Festival [[2020]] [Winter] that this figure has not been cancelled, but is presently not a development priority. The line which will carry this figure also has yet to be decided.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/2020-winter-wonder-festival-information.1188365/page-21#post-17643985 Report from Gamerlingual on the TFW2005 Forums, 9 February 2020]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
{{uncertaintoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MonsterConvoy.jpg|upright=1|thumb|Arise, Bigfootimus Prime.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* The first test shots of Superbase Optimus Prime had a [http://www.behindthetoys.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7661 molded and recessed Autobot insignia] on the chest button rather than a flat surface with a tampographed symbol. It is unknown why this change was made.&lt;br /&gt;
* One of the earliest &#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime concepts depicts him as being an ENORMOUSLY HUGE MONSTER TRUCK. Makes one wonder about the origins of the &amp;quot;Monster Convoy&amp;quot; inscription on Super Base Optimus Prime&#039;s tires.&lt;br /&gt;
* Pre-dating Powerlinx Optimus Prime, designer Aaron Archer asked fans on the TFW2005 forums what they&#039;d want out of a redeco of the large toy—throwing out ideas such as a Scourge deco, a modified vehicle mode, new SFX, a transparent trailer, an added sword accessory, and the remote possibility of a new Mini-Con!&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{citesocial|quote=Okay I give. If we did redeco the Elec. Optimus item as is (no new tools) what would you like to see to make you buy it again? Deco excatlly like Scourge? or another ? VM? New sound FX? New Mini-con probably wouldn&#039;t happen but what would be a good Vh for a evil Optimus? Clear trailer? Added Sword weapon? Keep this orderly and helpful, I have timing and cost issues to deal with so if you want to complain about next getting a new trailer and that we are killing you with cost them I understand but keep it to yourself. If you want to help make this worth rebuying them let me hear it...!|name=Aaron Archer|site=TFW2005|year=circa 2002}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; In the end, Prime&#039;s Mini-Con was in fact retooled into the [[Bumblebee (G1)|Goldbug]]-like Corona Sparkplug.&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime&#039;s combination with the Prime Force is...well, it&#039;s pretty much as close to a Sentai Robo that &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; has ever gotten. It&#039;s also highly reminiscent of Voltron, as noted by our captions for that toy&#039;s image. That being said, Transformers characters who combine with non-sentient drones have become more common in the years since &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039;, so it seems less unusual now than when it was new.&lt;br /&gt;
*Under his various Japanese names, Optimus was &#039;&#039;three&#039;&#039; candidates in [[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s [[Fan polls#Masterpiece Fan&#039;s Choice|&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Fan&#039;s Choice]] poll, which asked fans to determine which Autobot/Maximal leader from the franchise&#039;s then-30 year history should receive a new toy in the prestigious &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; line.  &#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; Optimus placed third (with 24.3% of the votes), &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; Optimus placed tenth (with 1.5%), and &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; Optimus placed seventh (2.5%).&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; Optimus&#039;s design would see re-use for the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|&#039;&#039;original&#039;&#039; Optimus]] many years later, with the 2018 &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]&#039;&#039; toyline&#039;s &amp;quot;[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#S40|Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==External links==&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/unreleased/optimus_prime_mini_optimus_prime/ Energon Optimus Prime redeco with Smallest Transformers Optimus Prime gallery]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Amazon exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Armada Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Armada combiners]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Attacktix]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Autobot leaders]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Built to Rule!]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Costco exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Cybertron combiners]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Energon Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Energon combiners]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kmart exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Matrix bearers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Sam&#039;s Club exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us Japan exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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[[File:G1 packagingart Blaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Blaster&#039;&#039;&#039; doesn&#039;t share as many toys with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] as you might think.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1 Blaster toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Blaster&#039;&#039;&#039; (Autobot Communicator, [[1985]]/[[1986]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;38&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Electro-scrambler|Electro-scrambler gun]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Rather huge by the typical standards of Generation 1 Transformers, Blaster transforms into a miniature [[Non-vehicle non-beast alternate modes|&amp;quot;ghetto blaster&amp;quot; boombox]]. He features spring-loaded buttons: when pressed, his &amp;quot;start&amp;quot; button stays in the depressed position until his &amp;quot;stop&amp;quot; button is pressed, while pressing the &amp;quot;eject&amp;quot; button pops open his tape door, which can store a single [[Mini-Cassette]] Transformer. Due to what was presumably a common internal misassembly issue, many original Blasters had doors which would not open when the eject button is pressed, nor would the other buttons work. Blaster has rather limited useful articulation, located in his neck and shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Early versions of Blaster have a back panel that can be removed (with great difficulty) to reveal an empty compartment that originally stored the tape on his Microman source, as the chest door contained the radio. Many reissues retain this while some have omitted it.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-communicators-blaster/420/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Blaster at Transformerland.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Blaster/blaster.htm More information on Blaster at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{G1BlasterMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy twincast.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Twincast&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[1987]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-116&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Electro-Scrambler Gun&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:For this Japanese-exclusive release, Blaster was [[redeco]]ed into a new blue, yellow, and red color scheme vaguely reminiscent of the mold&#039;s original &#039;&#039;[[Microman]]&#039;&#039; release (see &amp;quot;Notes&amp;quot; below). Like his contemporary redeco [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundblasterG1|Soundblaster]], his chest door was [[retool]]ed in order to accommodate two cassettes at once, and changed from colorless clear plastic to translucent red as part of a gimmick with his pack-in partner, [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]]. This version of Steeljaw sports a new decal depicting [[Scorponok (G1)/toys|Scorponok]], which reveals the Decepticon&#039;s weak spot when placed behind Twincast&#039;s red door, working in the same manner as a [[Tech Spec]]s decoder.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Twincast was reissued as an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] in 2006 (see below).&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Cybertron/Twincast/twincast.htm More information on Twincast at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1-toy Blaster AM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Rocket-packing to the top of the charts!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Blaster with Flight-Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Action Master, [[1990]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Flight-Pack&amp;quot; backpack, &amp;quot;tractor beam electron gun&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the second wave of individually-carded [[Action Master]]s, Action Master Blaster (not to be confused with the &amp;quot;Action Master Blasters&amp;quot; price-point) is a 3 3/4-inch non-transforming action figure compatible with any other Action Master vehicle or accessory. His design is based largely on his cartoon model, with elements from the toy added (most notably his eyeguard).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: He came with the &amp;quot;[[Flight Pack|Flight-Pack]]&amp;quot; accessory, which converts from a winged jetpack to a massive &amp;quot;electro-scrambler&amp;quot; cannon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Blaster/blaster.htm More information on Action Master Blaster at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Blaster&#039;&#039;&#039; (Classic, [[1991]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Electro-Scrambler Gun&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The original Generation 1 Blaster toy was first reissued in 1991, as part of the [[Australia]]n &amp;quot;[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]&amp;quot; line up.&lt;br /&gt;
{{G1BlasterMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Binaltech Asterisk&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Bta broadblast.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|They see me rollin&#039;, they hatin&#039;.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Broadblast meets Lumina&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2005]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;BTA03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Engine/gun&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; [[Skids (G1)#Alternators|Skids]] (using his frequent redeco [[Crosscut (Autobot)|Crosscut]]&#039;s colors), Broadblast transforms into a 1:24 scale Toyota bB, aka the {{w|Scion xB}}. He has working doors, hood, and trunk, plus his engine becomes a non-firing weapon. He also comes with an extra decal sheet, which includes signs for &amp;quot;TBN&amp;quot; which &#039;&#039;possibly&#039;&#039; stands for &amp;quot;Transformers Broadcast Network&amp;quot; or some such; there is Japanese text on the labels as well, but it&#039;s really tiny and hard to make out.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He came with a PVC-plastic figurine of the [[human]] newsgirl [[Lumina Hoshi]].&lt;br /&gt;
::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech Asterisk bios#3|Archive of &#039;&#039;Binaltech Asterisk&#039;&#039; Broadblast&#039;s bio and tech specs]]&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/Broadblast/broadblast.htm More information on Binaltech Asterisk Blaster at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;The Transformers Collection&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy TFC blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Broadcast&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2006]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;21&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Electro-scrambler gun&lt;br /&gt;
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:Blaster&#039;s first reissue was the final installment in Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039; line of re-released Generation 1 toys. He features no notable changes from his original release, save for the fact that he comes packaged with [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], where his original release had gone without any pack-in partners.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Collector&#039;s Edition&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy twincast reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Twincast&#039;&#039;&#039; (2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-116&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Electro-scrambler gun&lt;br /&gt;
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:Twincast&#039;s first reissue was available as part of the &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Collector&#039;s Edition|Collector&#039;s Edition]]&#039;&#039; line exclusively through online retailer e-HOBBY, designed, as most e-HOBBY [[exclusive]]s were at the time, to accompany the mass-release of the standard reissue of the original Blaster. Though Twincast was unusual in that he was a pre-existing character, where the previous few years&#039; worth of e-HOBBY exclusive redecos had been new characters, he did come packaged with a new partner: a redeco of the Eject/Rewind mold named [[Flip Sides (G1)|Flip Sides]]. The notable difference from the original Twincast was the absence of an Autobot sigil on his left upper arm. At the time, rather than feature unique packaging, all e-HOBBY exclusives came in a generic box in Autobot red or Decepticon purple; oddly, Twincast came in a Decepticon box, but since Flip Sides was characterized as a Decepticon sleeper agent, it just about made sense.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2008)===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blasteruniversetoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Preparations for the military strike, dubbed Operation Supergroovalisticprosifunkstication Storm, are already underway.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Blaster with Blockrock Mini-Con!&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, [[2008]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Classic Series&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Tri-barrel &amp;quot;particle feedback blaster&amp;quot;/bomb, double-barrel &amp;quot;harmonic wave cannon&amp;quot;/bomb, Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key&lt;br /&gt;
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:Blaster is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Soundwave (Cybertron)#Toys|Soundwave]], transforming into a Cybertronic stealth bomber vaguely like an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|F-117A Nighthawk prototype]], the {{w|Have Blue}}. He comes with three hexagonal prism &amp;quot;bombs&amp;quot;; one converts into his partner [[Blockrock#Toys|Blockrock]], the other two unfold into non-firing blaster weapons. Any one of these &amp;quot;bombs&amp;quot; can be stored in his [[robot mode]] chest, which opens by plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into him; Blaster comes with a translucent black, gunmetal-bordered [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]-style Autobot key, in contrast to the [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]] key that came with Soundwave. The other two bombs store in indents on the underside of his wings.&lt;br /&gt;
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:His packaging art shows him with only half of his chest-door as clear-blue, emulating the original toy design&#039;s tape-window, but the final product (and stock photography) show the blue all the way across. However, his visor &#039;&#039;does&#039;&#039; have red paint to simulate the &amp;quot;goggle visor&amp;quot; look of the [[#Generation 1|original toy]] and Marvel comics model.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;Galaxy Force&#039;&#039; [[Logos Prime#Toys|Soundblaster]].&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUBlaster/blaster.htm More information on Classics Blaster at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Universe2008 SDCC G1Blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Blaster&#039;&#039;&#039; (reissue, [[2010]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;G1 Series&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Electro-Scrambler Gun&lt;br /&gt;
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:This reissue of Blaster comes with [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]], and [[Eject (G1)|Eject]]. Released as part of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; toyline]], the packaging also has a special foil-detailed outer slip case. Blaster is technically a slight [[redeco]], having metal-flake beige legs instead of metallic-swirl silver.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This set was officially a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] and was, in typical tradition, first made available at the Hasbro Toy Shop booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2010 and subsequently also sold via the Hasbro Toy Shop website. In addition, it was also made available at the Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong Fair 2010, and was later released at FanExpo Canada 2010.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Device Label&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:DL-toy BroadBlast.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ten million stickers for the back of the monitor portion not included.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Broad Blast&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[July 24]], 2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; USB cable&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Broad Blast&amp;quot; (renamed for reasons unknown) transforms into a replica Toshiba Qosmio laptop computer, complete with flip-up screen. In both modes(!) he is a fully functional USB hub (USB 1.1-2.0 compatible), with four &amp;quot;Type A&amp;quot; ports, and a single &amp;quot;Mini A&amp;quot; port. He comes with an &#039;&#039;exceedingly&#039;&#039; short Mini-A-to-Type-A cable, which you&#039;re probably gonna want to replace if you&#039;re gonna use him with a desktop computer setup.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In robot mode, his chest is designed to accommodate the original [[Mini-Cassette]] toys, though they cannot stay in there in laptop mode, due to Broad Blast&#039;s head being inside his chest in this form. He has [[5 mm post|5 mm fist holes]], which means he can use the original Blaster toy&#039;s rifle if you so wish.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Early stock imagery [[:File:Device Label Broadcast.jpg|showed him with a Windows XP home screen]] on his monitor portion, but the final toy instead uses a red screen with the Autobot symbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Originally scheduled for release in late [[2009]], Broad Blast was delayed until July 2010. According to a report from getnews.jp at the Tokyo Toy Show 2010, the delay was due to the discovery of a connection cut-off problem after the toy/USB hub is transformed into robot mode. TakaraTomy redesigned the entire lower body to fix this problem.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://getnews.jp/archives/68064 Get News.jp report on Device Label Broadblast]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Cybertron/DLBroadBlast/broadblast.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Device Label&#039;&#039; Broad Blast at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Encoretoy-Twincast.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Twincast&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2012]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;22&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Electro-scrambler]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:Twincast was available again as part of TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Encore]]&#039;&#039; series of reissues. For this release of Twincast, the techno detailing of his door is smoothed over for cartoon accuracy. Also to add to cartoon accuracy, his face is colored in a metallic yellow with metallic light blue eyes instead of silver with gold eyes. All of the original Twincast&#039;s stickers have been replaced with tampographed detailing for this release, including a large Autobot symbol on his chest (where the techno detail was present on previous releases). Twincast also features a darker blue from the previous releases as well as a different shade of yellow for his tape deck door.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Twincast came with [[Nightstalker (G1)|Nightstalker]] and [[Stripes]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MP25-Raoul and Blaster accessories.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Tracks&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-25&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; [[Tracks (G1)#Masterpiece|Tracks]] comes with a non-transforming Blaster boombox accessory in homage to the two Autobots&#039; team-up in &amp;quot;[[Auto-Bop]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; [[Loudpedal]]&#039;s [[Soundwarrior]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP26-Twincast and nose gun accessories.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Road Rage&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-26&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]], a retool of Tracks, comes with a blue Twincast redeco of the boombox accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kre-O-Blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Kreon Class of &#039;85&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon figure set, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B5152&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Voted&#039;&#039;: Most Popular&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Large rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; Blaster is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier &amp;quot;peg-in-peg&amp;quot; torso/waist connection. His body [[tampograph]]s are heavily toy-based, but he has a cartoon-based face design.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] &amp;quot;[[Kreon Class of &#039;85]]&amp;quot; 30-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generations-Platinum-Edition-Autobot-Intel-Ops-Blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Intel Ops&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Concussion rifle, missile launcher, 3 missiles, 6 slides, slide holder&lt;br /&gt;
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:Hasbro again released Blaster in 2015 as part of the [[Transformers: Platinum Edition|&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039;]] toyline. He was co-packed with [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#IntelOps|Perceptor]], [[Eject (G1)#Generations|Eject]], [[Ramhorn (G1)#Generations|Ramhorn]], and [[Steeljaw (G1)#Generations|Steeljaw]] in a box with an opening front cover. Like the [[#Hasbroreissue|&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; reissue]], Blaster features metal-flake beige legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In the United States, this set was officially a [[Target]] exclusive, though it was initially only ever found at a single Target store, otherwise only available via the company&#039;s website. It was later revealed that multiple Target stores had kept it in their stockroom and eventually put it out on instant clearance many months later. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets (namely Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore; it&#039;s currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Australia, it was sold at [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] stores.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In the United Kingdom, it was both sold at [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] stores and officially available via the UK division of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], making this the first official UK release of all the toys contained within! In Spain, it was officially available via the Spanish division of Amazon. In Germany, it was originally available via Bankroft, an online retailer that otherwise specializes in [[Nerf]] blasters and accessories, as part of a special &amp;quot;Fan Edition&amp;quot; arrangement through Hasbro Germany, with the help of several German [[fandom|fan]] sites. Due to low sales, the unsold stock was later sold to Actionfiguren24, a German online retailer that specializes in imported toys, who was able to lower its price for its existing stock of imported Autobot Intel Ops sets as a result.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers-Generations-Titans-Return-Leader-Class-Blaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Transforms from innocent radio into Autobot communicator into concert stage and back!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Twin Cast &amp;amp; Autobot Blaster&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, [[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Twin Cast#Toys|Twin Cast]] Titan Master partner, rifle, &amp;quot;rocket-sled&amp;quot;/remote control&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Blaster is part of the first wave of Leader Class &#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; figures, and comes with his [[Titan Master]] partner, [[Twin Cast]], who transforms into his head. In addition to his classic robot and boombox alternate modes, he can also transform into a base mode that can link up to the other base modes in the toyline, and features numerous 5 mm mounting points for weapons and Titan Master vehicles and turrets, as well as tiny pegs to accommodate many other Titan Master figures. He includes a &amp;quot;rocket-sled&amp;quot; that is stylized to look like a remote for when Blaster is in boombox mode; it comes with a seat for a Titan Master pilot which forms the topmost turret of his base mode. The sled stores inside Blaster&#039;s chest compartment in other modes; a notch is cut into its underside to store Twin Cast while Blaster is in boombox mode. Blaster&#039;s chest compartment is also capable of holding Legends Class &#039;spy-tablet&#039; figures, although this negates the ability to store Twin Cast in Boombox mode. He has several (non-functional) ports molded into his back and legs capable of accommodating real-life USB cables, headphone jacks, and power cables.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Blaster&#039;s helmet, modeled after the Marvel comics design, is made of translucent plastic, which is painted everywhere except the visor. Despite this, the visor&#039;s placement does not vertically align with Twin Cast&#039;s eyes in head mode, leaving his brow the only thing visible. This was apparently done to evoke the appearance of black &amp;quot;shades&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Fortress Maximus]]&#039;s box and instructions depict him as part of the [[Cybertron City (TR)|Cybertron City]] combination. Meanwhile, the &amp;quot;Siege on Cybertron&amp;quot; instructions name him as a part of the [[Nemesis Command]] combination, albeit shown using the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Titans Return|Powermaster Optimus Prime]] toy instead. Hilariously, one of the Chinese-English bilingual instructions showcasing Nemesis Command had Blaster&#039;s name written as &amp;quot;汽车人的枪“, which literally translates as &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot&#039;s Gun&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
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:He was later [[redeco]]ed and [[retool]]ed into &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Soundwave]] and &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]&#039;&#039; [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#Bumblebee|Soundwave]]. He is mis-transformed in both his stock photography and in-package: his radio handle isn&#039;t collapsed down.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legends-LG27-Blaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;quot;Ladies &amp;amp; Gentlemen, I bring you: Billy the Broadcaster!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Broadcast (Blaster)&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;The packaging says &amp;quot;ブロードキャスト&amp;quot; (Broadcast) in Japanese, but the accompanying English subtitle is &amp;quot;Blaster&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; ([[September 24]], 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;LG27&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Headmaster, rifle, spotlight/rocket-sled&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]&#039;&#039; Broadcast is a redeco of [[#Titans Return|&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Leader Class Blaster]], and features a deco based on both his toy and cartoon appearances. Notably, his small Headmaster form&#039;s colors are based on Twincast, his rebuilt form, which results in a blue visor in robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2688.html Legends Broadcast at Alfes&#039;s Blog]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:VintageG1-Blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Blaster&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[October]] [[2020]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Electro-Scrambler Gun #2&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Autobot Blaster&amp;quot; is a cassette-less reissue of the [[#The Transformers|Generation 1 toy]], packaged in a nostalgic Generation 1-styled box. Unique to this release, the box better reflects traditional &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; boxes vs. more modern, thicker cardboard &amp;amp; features a plastic tray. This release appears to use bronze/beige coloring to the legs, as seen in the previous &#039;&#039;[[#Hasbroreissue|Universe (2008)]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[#Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; releases. Unlike [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|&#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; Soundwave]], Blaster includes a [[rubsign]], which -as per usual with the line- has a mirror-like silver border and solid red symbol. This release also has a new molding stamp reflecting its production in Vietnam, in addition to modern black ink markings. The included Electro-Scrambler Gun is a reuse of the #2 mold, and is difficult to tell apart from its vintage counterpart.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Blaster prevailed over [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] in a Hasbro poll to choose a second &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; release to follow after [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Astrotrain]], winning with 56% of the vote.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In the United States and Canada, this figure, like all &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; releases, is exclusive to [[Walmart]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Kingdom&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Voyager-Blaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Both my legs are each in stereo!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Blaster &amp;amp; Eject&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, [[2021]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-K44&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;KD-21&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[July 30]], [[2022]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Electro-Scrambler rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of wave 5 of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class toys, Blaster transforms from robot to stereo cassette deck in 20 steps. He comes with his [[electro-scrambler]] rifle and [[Eject (G1)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Eject]], who transforms into a mini-cassette which fits in Blaster&#039;s chest. Eject is molded in translucent blue, as Blaster was originally a &#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039; toy pulled forward a wave, and that toyline&#039;s gimmick is [[Energon]] weapons (and partners). Along those lines, Blaster&#039;s [[packaging art]] depicts his Electro-Scrambler rifle being blue Energon painted partly black. The actual accessory, however, is molded in black plastic.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Blaster&#039;s spring-loaded chest comparment can be opened by pressing on the buttons directly below it. Like the &#039;&#039;[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; figures of his Decepticon counterpart, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], Blaster features a sculpted extended index finger, allowing one to simulate poses of him pressing his own buttons. Blaster&#039;s chest can also accommodate Soundwave&#039;s &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Micromaster minions and their remolds. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Though Blaster and Eject were scheduled for a first quarter 2022 release, they arrived on U.S. store shelves in December 2021.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Blaster&#039;s audio dial has 11 sound levels - yes, he &amp;quot;goes to 11&amp;quot;, a reference to the rock-and-roll mockumentary &#039;&#039;{{w|This Is Spinal Tap}}&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Blaster was redecoed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]&#039;&#039; [[Blaster (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Blaster]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legacy-Voyager-Class-Blaster.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|Hi, my little partner is now made out of blood!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Blaster &amp;amp; Eject&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Electro-Scrambler rifle&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[January 31]], [[2023]]&#039;s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l33J9hIaQm8 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Delaney Norris]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Ben MacCrae]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class toys, Blaster is a [[package refresh]] of the previous &#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; figure above, with no other changes besides the packaging. Blaster was discovered on shelves in [[France]] in late January.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Legacy-Voyager-Class-Twincast.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The return of Billy...?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Twincast &amp;amp; Autobot Rewind&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, [[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessory:&#039;&#039; Electro-Scrambler rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy#Evolution (2023)|Legacy: Evolution]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class Twincast is a redeco and new-head retool of the above &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]&#039;&#039; Voyager [[Blaster (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Blaster]] as the character&#039;s revived form from [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters]] (which means he&#039;s got anime-accurate black thighs instead of toy-accurate white thighs). He still includes a cassette bot partner, this time being [[Rewind (G1)#Legacy|Rewind]]—who is similarly cast in translucent plastic. He also includes an electro-scrambler rifle, which is the same black coloration included with Blaster and not a toy-accurate red.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:[[Ben MacCrae]] introduced Twincast in his [[Hasbro Pulse]] stream reveal as &amp;quot;[[Twincast|a clone that didn&#039;t work out so well for Shockwave as planned]].&amp;quot; So this may or may not actually be G1 Twincast. It&#039;s complicated. Let&#039;s just say he can be either/or, okay?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Notably, this marks the first release of Twincast in Hasbro markets, as all other releases of the character have been exclusive to Japan.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Twincast became available at Canadian retail in early February 2023, &#039;&#039;less than a week&#039;&#039; after his initial reveal.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===Transformers Gum===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TFgum blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Broadcast&#039;&#039;&#039; (model kit, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Electro-scrambler gun&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A snap-together model kit of Blaster was released by [[Kabaya]] as part of their &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Gum]]&#039;&#039; line of candy toys. Released in the third wave of the line and sculpted from red, grey and black plastic with a few stickers for detail, Blaster is broadly identical to his larger figure, right down to the moulded-in left-over details from his &#039;&#039;MicroChange&#039;&#039; release like his power switch and dials . There is one major difference: his chest does not open, so he can&#039;t store any of the tapes from Kabaya&#039;s smaller &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Choco]]&#039;&#039; line the way the &#039;&#039;Transformers Gum&#039;&#039; Soundwave can.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/g1-kabaya-cybertrons-441/broadcast-gum-3398/ More information on Transformers Gum Broadcast at TFW2005.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Decoy===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Decoy blaster.jpg|thumb]]{{anchor|TakaraDecoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Cybertron Hero Collection 22&#039;&#039;&#039; (multi-pack, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
:Blaster was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;keshigomu&#039;&#039; figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Blaster was molded in soft red rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines.&lt;br /&gt;
:Blaster was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, in a variety of colours through &amp;quot;gachapon&amp;quot; capsule machines, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets distributed by [[Seven]].&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|HasbroDecoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Blaster&#039;&#039;&#039; (Decoy, 1987)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Decoy number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;29&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple &amp;quot;checklist&amp;quot; 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]]&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Blaster/blaster.htm More information on Decoy Blaster at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Attacktix&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blaster-atx.jpg|thumb|Have some NON-EXISTENCE, courtesy of FLAGGING SALES!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Blaster&#039;&#039;&#039; (Booster, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2007&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Blaster was likely to have been one of several &#039;&#039;Transformers [[Attacktix]]&#039;&#039; Booster pieces, using a powerful spring-loaded &amp;quot;blaster&amp;quot; missile launcher attack. Though displayed as part of the &#039;&#039;Attacktix&#039;&#039; display at the &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Celebration IV&amp;quot; convention, he —and all the other pieces revealed at the show— were ultimately never released.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{canceledattacktix}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Robotheroesblasterthrust.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Waiting futilely for &#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039; Scrounge.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Blaster &amp;amp; Thrust&#039;&#039;&#039; (Two-pack, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the third wave of &#039;&#039;Universe [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]&#039;&#039;, &amp;quot;Generation 1 Series&amp;quot; Blaster comes packaged with [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Thrust]]. He has the standard shoulders-and-neck articulation. His headsculpt is more toy-based than cartoon-based, featuring his &amp;quot;goggles&amp;quot; (even though his eyes kind of pop out from them).&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/RHBlaster/blaster.htm More information on Robot Heroes Blaster at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;G.I. Joe and the Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:GIJoe Epic Conclusion Blaster and cassettes.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;The Epic Conclusion!&#039;&#039; box set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
:An [[exclusive]] release for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, &amp;quot;Autobot Blaster&amp;quot; is a non-transforming, 3.75&amp;quot; scale boombox accessory with cassette pieces representing [[Steeljaw (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Steeljaw]], [[Ramhorn (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Ramhorn]], and [[Eject (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Eject]]. The three cassettes can fit into a slot above Blaster&#039;s tape door, and the boombox itself can mount on a G.I. Joe figure&#039;s back.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The set also comes with a retooled [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Sky Striker]] representing [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Jetfire]], a G.I. Joe [[VAMP]] redecoed into [[Hound (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Hound]], a new [[Snake-Eyes#G.I. Joe and the Transformers 2|Snake-Eyes]] figure bearing an Autobot symbol, a [[Baroness]] figure with [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] on a leash, and a [[Bludgeon (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Bludgeon]] figure. This mold was redecoed into [[Toaster#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Toaster]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.yojoe.com/action/13/snakeeyes66.shtml More information on Snake Eyes (v66) (with Autobot Blaster and mini-cassettes) at YoJoe.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Tiny Titans&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TinyTitans Blaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Blaster&#039;&#039;&#039; (Tiny Titans, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;5&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2/12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the fifth assortment of &#039;&#039;[[Tiny Titans]]&#039;&#039; [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Blaster is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon &amp;quot;currency&amp;quot; and a randomized bonus power-up item.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Trading Card Game&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blaster35A.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Blaster, Communications&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Blaster vs. Soundwave: 35th Anniversary Edition&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;SRT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T01/T08&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;10&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Blaster, Communications was released in the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Blaster vs. Soundwave box set. The box also includes the character cards [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], Communications, [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], Electronic Surveillance, [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]], Warrior, [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], Tracker, [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], Spy, [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], Warrior, and [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], Saboteur, along with two ready to play 40 card battle decks themed around both Blaster and Soundwave.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The first release of this set was a 35th Anniversary Edition was initially released at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2019 alongside the TCG&#039;s [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibot]] Convention Pack, and later available online on [[Hasbro Pulse]]. The 35th Anniversary Edition features throwback artwork, with the original G1 Blaster packaging art on the Bot Mode side, and original artwork matching the G1 packaging art aesthetic for Alt Mode. This original Alt Mode artwork was drawn by [[Marcelo Matere]] and colored by [[Brian Valeza]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BvSBlaster.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Blaster, Communications&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Blaster vs. Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;SRT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T01/T08&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;10&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This version of Blaster, Communications was released as part of the general retail version of the Transformers Trading Card Game Blaster vs. Soundwave box set.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Gameplay-wise the card is identical to the 35th Anniversary Edition of the set, and features different artwork reused from the [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]] mobile game. The line-art for this version was drawn by [[Guido Guidi]].&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Blaster&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 guns&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Released in the third wave of [[Super7]]&#039;s line of multi-property 3.75-inch &amp;quot;retro&amp;quot; action figures, &#039;&#039;[[ReAction]]&#039;&#039; Blaster is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Oddly, he comes with two rifles, one based on his animation model&#039;s weapon, and a &amp;quot;generic&amp;quot; Autobot rifle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: As with all releases in the &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; toyline, Blaster comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039; action figures from the late 1970s to early &#039;80s.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Transformers Character Card===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers Character Card Blaster and Soundwave.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Broadcast &amp;amp; Soundwave Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[March 14]], [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;07 &amp;amp; 08&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hayato Sakamoto]] (illustration)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the second wave of an [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of &amp;quot;Broadcast&amp;quot; and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[[Source:Transformers Character Card#07|Translation of Blaster&#039;s Transformers Character Card]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;ULTIMATES!&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Tracks&#039;&#039;&#039; (ULTIMATES!, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Regular head, [[Attack of the Alien Robots|Evil Alien Robot]] head, 6 interchangeable hands, small gun, large gun, Blaster boom box, [[Basher|&amp;quot;Tank&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Boom-box mode Blaster was included as an accessory with &#039;&#039;[[Transformers ULTIMATES!]]&#039;&#039; [[Tracks (G1)/toys#ULTIMATES!|Tracks]]. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Preorders for Tracks (and the rest of Wave 2) opened on [[July 29]] 2021, and closed on [[August 27]], with the toys projected to ship in summer 2022... a date Super7 missed severely.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{comingsoontoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Minimates&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Blaster&#039;&#039;&#039; (Series 2, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Gun, boom-box&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the second wave of Transformers [[Minimates]] from [[Diamond Select]], this Blaster is a 2-inch-tall figurine featuring metallic paint, 12-14 points of articulation, and accessories and body parts interchangeable with other Minimates. Due to their small size, all 4 figures in each series are sold in the same blister card. The set also includes a tiny boom-box mode Blaster that the Minimate figures can hold. &lt;br /&gt;
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{{comingsoontoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Magic: The Gathering&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MTG-Blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Blaster, Combat DJ / Blaster, Morale Booster&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;008/015&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set code:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;BOT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Color identity:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Red/Green&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Casting cost:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;{3}{R}{G}&#039;&#039;&#039; (front), &#039;&#039;&#039;{1}{R}{G}&#039;&#039;&#039; (back)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Artist:&#039;&#039; [[Ken Christiansen]]&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Blaster, Combat DJ&amp;quot; is part of the 2022 &#039;&#039;[[Magic: The Gathering]]&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;[[wikia:mtg:Universes Beyond|Universes Beyond]]&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;[[wikia:mtg:Transformers|Transformers]]&#039;&#039; card set, found in Set Booster and Collector Booster packs of &#039;&#039;Magic&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;s&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt; &#039;&#039;[[wikia:mtg:The Brothers&#039; War|The Brothers&#039; War]]&#039;&#039; set. It can be reversed to become &amp;quot;Blaster, Morale Booster&amp;quot;, representing Blaster in boombox mode.&lt;br /&gt;
:A variant of this card was available solely in Collector Booster packs, depicting [[Blaster (SG)#Magic: The Gathering|&#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; Blaster]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MicroChangeRadiCassRobo.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*Blaster began life as the &#039;&#039;[[Micro Change]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Radi-Casse Robo&amp;quot; (&amp;quot;radio-cassette&amp;quot;, you see), which was actually a functional AM radio. Though this feature was gutted from Blaster when he was released as part of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toyline, the original toy&#039;s power switch (on his right leg), earphone jack (on the back of his left leg) and tuning dial (on his chest) still remain, now as moulded, non-moving details. Even the toy&#039;s electro-scrambler gun is designed to serve as storage for the mono earphone which came with the toy, with the plug inserting into the stock, the cord winding around it, and the earphone itself tucking into the hole in the gun&#039;s main body. It was not the toy itself which was the radio; rather, the radio was a small &amp;quot;micro-cassette&amp;quot; which plugged into the toy&#039;s internal wiring when inserted into its chest, allowing it to play through the speakers in its legs in either mode. As the electronic equipment in the chest meant that the figure could not hold normal &#039;&#039;Micro Change&#039;&#039; cassettes there, it featured a compartment on its back which could hold a single tape instead. This compartment could still be found on some early releases of Blaster, though it was often mistaken by fans as a vestigial battery compartment, which was actually originally located in the toy&#039;s right leg.&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;references /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Attacktix]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Binaltech Asterisk characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Classics Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Decoys]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:E-HOBBY exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Headmasters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kreons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Legacy Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Masterpiece]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Repurposed toys]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Titans Return Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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{{disambig3|Twincast}}&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Twincast is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:NightoftheCombaticons-MagnificusSoundblasterRicochet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.9|Just hope for a better image ok.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Twincast&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[cloning|clone]] of [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] created by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Dreamwave &#039;&#039;Generation One&#039;&#039; continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
Twincast was one of several clones created by Shockwave in the same program that produced [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. While in a tube, he was discovered by the [[Battlecharger]]s, who released Sunstorm. The laboratory the clones were stored in was soon destroyed by Sunstorm. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy twincast.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Reminds me of Blaster but also Soundwave]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Twincast&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[1987]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-116&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Steeljaw (G1)#TwincastG1|Steeljaw]], Electro-Scrambler Gun&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|The original [[Blaster (G1)/toys#TwincastG1|Twincast toy]] was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as a separate character in Dreamwave continuity.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:For this Japanese-exclusive release, the [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Toys|first Blaster toy]] was [[redeco]]ed into a rather cacophonous new blue, yellow, and red color scheme. Like his contemporary redeco [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundblasterG1|Soundblaster]], his chest door was [[retool]]ed in order to accommodate two cassettes at once, and changed from colorless clear plastic to translucent red as part of a gimmick with his pack-in partner, [[Steeljaw (G1)#TwincastG1|Steeljaw]]. This version of Steeljaw sports a new decal depicting [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], which reveals the Decepticon&#039;s weak spot when placed behind Twincast&#039;s red door, working in the same manner as a [[Tech Spec]]s decoder.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In 2006, Twincast [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Collector&#039;s Edition|was reissued]] as an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]], this time packaged with the new character [[Flip Sides (G1)#Collector&#039;s Edition|Flip Sides]]. In [[2012]], Twincast [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Encore|was reissued]] again, this time with [[Nightstalker (G1)#Encore|Nightstalker]] and [[Stripes#Encore|Stripes]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Cybertron/Twincast/twincast.htm More information on Twincast at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legacy-Voyager-Class-Twincast.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He may or may not be Billy.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Twincast &amp;amp; Autobot Rewind&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, [[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessory:&#039;&#039; Electro-Scrambler rifle&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[January 31]], [[2023]]&#039;s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l33J9hIaQm8 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Delaney Norris]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Ben MacCrae]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy#Evolution (2023)|Legacy: Evolution]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class Twincast is a redeco and new-head retool of the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]&#039;&#039; Voyager [[Blaster (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Blaster]] as the character&#039;s revived form from [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters]] (as such, he has the black thighs from the anime rather than the white thighs his above toy had). He still includes a cassette bot partner, this time being [[Rewind (G1)#Legacy|Rewind]]—who is similarly cast in translucent plastic. He also includes an electro-scrambler rifle, which is the same black coloration included with Blaster and not a toy-accurate red.&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[Ben MacCrae]] introduced Twincast in his [[Hasbro Pulse]] stream reveal as &amp;quot;a clone that didn&#039;t work out so well for Shockwave as planned.&amp;quot; So he&#039;d be this article&#039;s topic, right?  Right?  Look, BMac said it.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Twincast became available at Canadian retail in early February 2023, &#039;&#039;less than a week&#039;&#039; after his initial reveal.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
*Be advised: despite the common blue arms, Twincast is not to be confused with the [[Soundwarrior]] inspired by Blaster&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Micro Change]]&#039;&#039; precursor, [[:File:MicroChangeRadiCassRobo.jpg|Radi-Casse Robo]]. Twincast has a yellow chest and white legs with red highlights in contrast to Radi-Casse Robo&#039;s aqua chest and silver legs with black highlights.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{disambig3|Topspin}}&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Topspin is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1boxart-Topspin.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Flies like a brick! A brick with wings!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Facing off against [[Decepticon]]s isn&#039;t nearly enough of a challenge for &#039;&#039;&#039;Topspin&#039;&#039;&#039;. He&#039;d rather pit himself against Nature itself. No mountain is tall enough, no river treacherous enough to give him pause. Alone against rough terrain, be it on land or in the sea, is where this [[Wreckers|Wrecker]]&#039;s fuel pump really gets going. Though he loves the challenge he&#039;s not fixated on conquering new terrain, he simply enjoys pitting himself against it. As he says, &amp;quot;The thrill is in the journey.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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As [[Jumpstarter]]s, Topspin and his brother [[Twin Twist (G1)|Twin Twist]] can transform between modes in a fraction of an instant, significantly faster than most Transformers.&lt;br /&gt;
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Sometimes he is partnered with the [[Titan Master]] [[Freezeout (TR)|Freezeout]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Marvel Comics continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
====Marvel &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; comics====&lt;br /&gt;
{{noteukexclusive|Topspin}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Topspin target 2006.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.95]]&lt;br /&gt;
Topspin was a member of the elite Autobot force the [[Wreckers]]. Along with his teammates he threw himself into preparations for [[Operation: Volcano]] practising against [[facsimile construct]]s based on their [[Decepticon]] targets. [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] classified him as their &#039;resident glory-hog&#039; as he tended to take on too many foes at once. Topspin was easily able to take care of two constructs based on [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] but had to be rescued from the advancing [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] by [[Twin Twist (G1)|Twin Twist]]. After the practice session it was obvious that without [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] the operation would be a suicide mission and along with the other Wreckers Topspin agreed to abandon it. Despite the unanimous decision [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]] was able to convince Impactor to resume preparations for Operation: Volcano. When the Wreckers leader asked for volunteers Topspin and the rest of the unit did not hesitate to come forward and threw themselves back into their training. Unfortunately the operation to trap the Decepticons&#039; [[Ten Deadliest Killers|deadliest killers]] was unsuccessful as [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] recalled them to [[Polyhex]] before the trap could be sprung. {{storylink|Target: 2006}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Topspin was next seen being led into battle by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] attacking a Decepticon [[Energon]] distribution facility. Inspired by the return of the Autobot leader Topspin threw himself into battle leaping through the air and firing wildly. This raid was one in a series, and Topspin was sent on a final one orchestrated by Optimus to distract the Decepticon rank and file the Autobot leader went after Megatron personally. {{storylink|Resurrection!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Technician wreckers legion of the lost.jpg|thumb|upright=2]]&lt;br /&gt;
Once Prime was transported back to Earth things returned to normal on Cybertron. [[Autobase]] was moved to [[Kalis]] and was soon rocked by a huge explosion. Believing the explosion to be caused by an underground reactor, Topspin and the other Wreckers searched in vain for the chamber. Upon their return to headquarters, the Autobots were overcome by a legion of [[zombie]]s! Springer, still ill-at-ease in his role as leader, floundered when the shambling horde burst through the floor, and without anyone to coordinate them, the Wreckers were easily vanquished. They were captured by the undead horde&#039;s controller, [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]], fitted with [[inhibitor band]]s, and detained within an underground cell. Though things seemed grim, Springer regained his senses following a pep-talk from Xaaron and managed to escape.  {{storylink|Legion of the Lost!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Wreckers magnus meltdown.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.9]]&lt;br /&gt;
Topspin and the rest of the Wreckers managed to break out of their cell as well, reacquired their weapons, and once more took up the fight against the zombies patrolling Flame&#039;s headquarters. They then bumped into a returning Springer, now accompanied by Ultra Magnus, [[Fizzle]], [[Sizzle (G1)|Sizzle]], and [[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]]. Unfortunately, any further progress towards Flame&#039;s inner sanctum was blocked off by a massive blast door. Though their weapons proved completely ineffective against it, the Autobots managed to get through when [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] arrived, repaying a favor that fellow Decepticon [[Flywheels]] owed Ultra Magnus. Unfortunately, they came to confront Flame too late; his machines had already destabilized, and the countdown to Cybertron&#039;s destruction had already begun. Springer tasked Topspin with going through Flame&#039;s computers to find a solution, but Xaaron already knew that only one presented itself; one of them had to go into a control room, bathed in deadly radiation, to put an end to the chain reaction.&lt;br /&gt;
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Springer, Ultra Magnus, and Xaaron argued between themselves over which one would make a heroic sacrifice for all their sakes, while Topspin urged them to hurry up and make up their minds. The argument distracted him from keeping an eye on Flame, allowing the madbot from releasing more zombies upon the Autobots. Topspin helped cut down the horde and headed for the surface. There, he learned that it had been a zombified [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] who ended up sacrificing himself to put an end to Flame&#039;s scheme. Topspin joined his fellows in honoring the Wrecker&#039;s sacrifice in solemn silence. {{storylink|Meltdown!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:WreckingHavoc-yourfoe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Topspin was in the top two or three in his class...]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Wreckers&#039; next mission was to deal with [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. Topspin attended the mission briefing and, along with his teammates, was able to correctly identify their foe and his primary weapon. They then warped themselves down to Earth to face him... and appeared right into the middle of a heavily populated Earth city. Though Springer worried that this had totally compromised their mission, as they didn&#039;t want to inflict any casualties on the innocent humans, the Wreckers nonetheless threw themselves at Galvatron. Topspin and his [[Jumpstarter]] partner Twin Twist focused their efforts on Galvatron&#039;s equally time-tossed [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] brethren, [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]. Topspin was shot by [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] but was not seriously injured. Eventually, to stave off further collateral damage, Springer lured the two Decepticon cronies out of town, leaving the rest of his crew with the opportunity to gang-up on Galvatron. However, they were unwilling to leave Springer to the Decepticons&#039; mercies, and instead pursued him, allowing Galvatron to escape them. The Wreckers&#039; mission ended as a total failure, and they returned to Cybertron to plan anew. {{storylink|Wrecking Havoc}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TimeWars TopspinTerminated.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|left|Blah blah [[Titan Master]] joke blah.]]&lt;br /&gt;
For the return bout the Wreckers teamed up with the [[Mayhem Attack Squad|Mayhems]]. The teams argued as they entered the Decepticon base only to discover that Galvatron had now teamed up with Megatron (or at least, a [[Straxus (G1)|clone]] thereof). This proved a deadly combination and Topspin&#039;s overconfidence lead to an angered Megatron blasting his head off before he could even get a shot in. The Wreckers and Mayhems were soon forced to retreat leaving Topspin&#039;s corpse where it had fallen. To add insult to injury Megatron gave it a good kick before he and Galvatron followed the survivors to brutally massacre them too. {{storylink|Time Wars}}&lt;br /&gt;
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=====Transformers Annual 1985=====&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|Due to being published early in the franchise, this story is out of continuity with the above.}}&lt;br /&gt;
When [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] detected Decepticon activity in the Amazon, the pair brought Topspin and Twin Twist along to investigate. Prowl was hesitant throughout the mission, and suggested the group turn back upon encountering a road block. But Topspin wouldn&#039;t hear it, as he and Twin Twist were eager for some action. The group soon picked up [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]]&#039;s trail, and headed through a nearby swamp. Bumblebee was attacked by a boa constrictor in its waters, forcing Topspin to shoo off the creature with his electric blaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Autobots continued their trek for days until they found the Decepticons&#039; headquarters. There, the enemy was excavating crystals that could bring new Decepticons to life. Prowl suggested that they hold their position and contact the Ark for reinforcements, prompting a debate within the group. While the others were distracted by their argument, Bumblebee took it upon himself push on alone, only to be caught in [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] and [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]&#039;s cross-hairs. Prowl and the Jumpstarters were forced into action, only to find themselves paralyzed with fear partway in their descent; [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] had also been posted as a guard, and was using his fear-inducing engines on the Autobots. Prowl managed to neutralize Dirge, and the Jumpstarters resumed their rescue attempt. Together, they blasted Starscream out of the sky, and sending him plummeting into the mining operation, destroying it utterly. Thrust retaliated by burying the Autobots in an avalanche, and by the time Topspin clawed his way out, the Decepticons had already fled. {{storylink|Hunted!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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=====Marvel UK future timelines=====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Rodimus technobots wreckers peace.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5]]&lt;br /&gt;
In the year [[2510]], Topspin witnessed the end of the old war and the start of a new one. With the last Decepticon destroyed, the Autobots began arguing among themselves as to whether Springer or Ultra Magnus should be [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]]&#039;s chosen successor. A scuffle broke out and casualties happened on both sides, leading to a new Autobot Civil War between the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] and the Wreckers, with Rodimus sitting in the middle of the war zone, emotionally crushed by the resuming conflict. {{storylink|Peace}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Regeneration One&#039;&#039;====&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Wreckers loose ends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He&#039;s that one... Yeah, that guy with the label &amp;quot;Topspin&amp;quot; next to him...]]&lt;br /&gt;
Topspin took part in taking down a bunch of Neo-Decepticons who were holding up a bomb depot. He later volunteered to come with [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] and the rest of the Wreckers to go to Earth. Once they reached Earth&#039;s orbit, they dispatched drones to survey the planet, finding it in ruins, and Megatron at the head of it all. Megatron then launched a string of missiles, destroying their ship. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After the Wreckers escaped the ship using its escape pods, they regrouped to try to think of a plan. Broadside and Topsin were both left injured, and, in Broadside&#039;s case, seeing double. When Rack &#039;n&#039; Ruin accidentally scared a handful of humans, Topspin tried to talk him down, explaining that the humans would naturally be scared of them after 21 years of Megatron&#039;s tyranny. They were then attacked by an enraged, cybernetically enhanced human calling himself [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Circuit Smasher]]. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 2}} The man blasted Rack &#039;n&#039; Ruin, disabling the robot. Topspin identified the super human as the Autobots former ally, Spike Witwicky, and stated his confusion at the fact that Spike would attack his former allies and hate Cybertronians, when he, being binary bonded to [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Fortress Maximus]] meant that he was also part Cybertronian. He then had to talk Springer and the others out of attacking Spike. He, and the other humans led the Autobots back to their base, which was led by [[G.B. Blackrock]]. Together, the Wreckers and the humans made a plan to take down the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], which Megatron had taken over. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Circuit smasher topspin roadbuster battlesuits rg1 loose ends 4.jpg|thumb|left]]&lt;br /&gt;
Despite his injuries, Topspin was part of the team sent to disable the Ark and its supercomputer [[Aunty|Auntie]]. He transformed and began shooting out the Ark&#039;s defenses from the air along with Broadside. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 4}} Once they were through the Ark&#039;s outer defenses, he helped the Wreckers battle [[Guardian (Marvel)|Guardian]] units while Circuit Smasher disarmed Auntie. {{Storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Topspin whirl destiny.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95]]&lt;br /&gt;
Topspin was out of action for a time after returning to Cybertron, presumably to finish treatment of his injuries. When the Neo-Decepticons&#039; civil disobedience stepped up to outright insurrection, however, Topspin and the Wreckers raided Soundwave&#039;s headquarters in [[Fort Scyk]], only to find it empty. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Three}} The Neo-Decepticons were soon backed up by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]&#039;s space-based faction, who invaded Cybertron with their [[Warworld]] and [[Blitz Engine]]s. Topspin and the Wreckers were assigned a surgical strike mission by [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] to infiltrate the Warworld and cancel out the broadcast signal powering the Engines. They ran afoul of Bludgeon himself, but the divine intervention of [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]&#039;s arrival in the stolen Ark led to a successful mission. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Five}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After Rodimus Prime declared war on the genocidal tyrant [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], Kup kept the Wreckers in reserve in case things went south. When they did, Topspin and the others staged a chaotic series of guerrilla sabotage attacks on Jhiaxus&#039;s Hub, providing the advantage for Rodimus to free the other Autobots. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 4}} Back on Cybertron, the [[Dark Matrix]] entity had consumed most of the world, and was using the [[space bridge]] network to extend its grasp to [[Nebulos]] and Earth. Topspin joined Ultra Magnus on a mission to Nebulos where they battled the possessed [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] and Fortress Maximus. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Transformers &#039;84&#039;&#039;====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Wreckers secrets and lies.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6]]&lt;br /&gt;
When [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] and [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] walked in on [[Punch (G1)|Punch]] informing [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] that he needed a &amp;quot;wrecking crew&amp;quot; to deal with [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] restarting [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]&#039;s [[Planetary engine|planetary turbines]], they recruited Topspin, [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]], [[Twin Twist (G1)|Twin Twist]], and [[Rack&#039;n&#039;Ruin (G1)|Rack&#039;n&#039;Ruin]] to form a new unit called the &amp;quot;[[Wreckers]]&amp;quot;. {{storylink|Secrets &amp;amp; Lies issue 3|Secrets &amp;amp; Lies #3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Topspin twin twist secrets and lies.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0]]&lt;br /&gt;
Arriving at the nerve centre of [[Project Dreadnought]], the newly formed Wreckers assumed their designated holding positions until their fearless leader Impactor could think of an appropriate signal; upon a surprise attack by [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] he spontaneously ordered them to &amp;quot;wreck and rule&amp;quot; and Topspin followed Twin Twist as he began tunnelling towards the control centre. While their fellow Wreckers battled the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] above, the Jumpstarters held off a squad of [[generic]] Decepticons while laying enough explosives to destroy the base for good. When the job was done, they gave Impactor the signal to pull out and the Wreckers withdrew from their first mission victorious. {{storylink|Secrets &amp;amp; Lies issue 4|Secrets &amp;amp; Lies #4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Find Your Fate Junior&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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====Dinobots Strike Back====&lt;br /&gt;
In one micro-continuity-nexus path, Skids came back to the Ark with a report about a Decepticon base in [[Mount Lomas]] where black coral from nearby [[Dolphin&#039;s Bay]] was being converted into a superfuel. The Autobots stationed [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] and Topspin in the water nearby, as they were apparently the only Autobots with seafaring alt-modes. That evening, either [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl&#039;s]] or [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger&#039;s]] attack plan would ensure an Autobot victory, but the latter course of action led to a battle in which [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] dropped a heat-seeking missile on the Jumpstarter. It&#039;s unclear if Topspin survived, but he didn&#039;t really do anything else regardless. {{storylink|Dinobots Strike Back}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====Autobot Alert!====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AutobotAlertTopspin&amp;amp;Seaspray.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]&lt;br /&gt;
Topspin was present at the Autobot city of Metroplex when an Autobot Alert sounded.&lt;br /&gt;
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He and the other Autobots learned of two Decepticon plots simultaneously occurring. One of which was the theft of a coded message meant for Ultra Magnus&#039;s eyes only. If Ultra Magnus decided to prioritize theft of the coded message, Topspin was part of the captive audience that listened to Kup divulge information about an ancient Autobot formula. Topspin took off towards the Autobots’ desert research centre along with a number of other Autobots. Once there, they learned from Springer that the Cybertite sphere containing the formula was discovered by humans during the 16th century. If the Decepticons had decoded Springer&#039;s message, they would be searching off the coast of California, where the ship containing the sphere had sunk. If they hadn&#039;t decoded the message, the Decepticons would still be digging in the nearby crater.&lt;br /&gt;
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If Ultra Magnus decided to assume that the Decepticons had already decrypted the message, he ordered his forces to split up to more efficiently address the situation. Topspin was part of the main group of Autobot forces led by Ultra Magnus towards the California coast. Arriving at the scene, Ultra Magnus&#039;s troops were informed by Powerglide (who had flown ahead of the land-bound group) that he had discovered the location of the sunken ship containing the cybertite sphere. Simultaneously, Blurr caught up with the group to inform them that the Decepticons were quickly approaching. The Autobots then needed to decide whether they would raise the ship themselves, or try and ambush the Decepticons after they had done so.&lt;br /&gt;
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If Ultra Magnus decided to have his Autobots hide while the Decepticons raised the ship, Topspin found himself in a cave with Seaspray and Springer. The three Autobots spied Devastator retrieving the sunken ship from the water, and decided that the three of them would snatch the sphere away from the Decepticons.&lt;br /&gt;
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If Springer, Topspin and Seaspray executed their plan to retrieve the sphere from Decepticon clutches, Topspin and Seaspray headed out to sea, then doubled back in order to distract the Decepticons. With the evil robots preoccupied, Springer snatched the cybertite sphere and headed back to Metroplex. Seeing their ally had succeeded in his part of the plan, Seaspray and Topspin retreated out to sea. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Frito-Lay posters===&lt;br /&gt;
Topspin was on the battlefield alongside Optimus Prime and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], surrounded by Decepticons.  {{storylink|The Power Struggle}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dreamwave &#039;&#039;Generation One&#039;&#039; continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:DarkAges2 JumpstartersattackDevastator.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]&lt;br /&gt;
Soon after [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] had newly been selected as [[Prime (rank)|leader of the Autobots]], the Decepticons launched an all-out assault on the Autobot stronghold in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. Topspin [[Yellow and black Jumpstarter|may or may not]] helped in extracting essential hardware and artifacts from the city while the aggressors were kept at bay by the bulk of the Autobots&#039; forces. {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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In the [[Dark Ages]], Topspin split off from the Autobots with his fellow Wreckers to act as an independent faction. Under [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]&#039;s command, they frequently clashed with [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]&#039;s [[Ultracon]]s for territorial control, especially in the manufacturing area known as the [[Tagan Heights]]. During one such clash, Topspin helped his fellow Wreckers in battling [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] until [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] turned up to take on the Decepticon combiner. {{storylink|Escalation}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After the creation of the Micromasters in fuel-starved times, Topspin came to work for a unified Autobot faction once more. He was guarding Autobot HQ when [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]] and [[Groundshaker]] returned from an interplanetary mission. He asked the little &#039;bots where Optimus Prime was, only to learn that the Micromasters had failed to locate the lost Autobot leader. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}} Later, due to the machinations of the Decepticon-allied Micromaster [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]], the Autobots and Decepticons were tricked into an all-out brawl, despite resources being at an all-time low for both sides. Topspin was battered in the conflict that came about, but the Autobots were spared total defeat when a cross-faction group of Micromasters revealed the scheme that had brought the fight about. The Autobots and Decepticons abandoned the battlefield in response, allowing the war to prolong itself further. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:WarandPeace2 Jumpstartersgripe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]&lt;br /&gt;
In the modern era, Topspin continued serving with the Wreckers in the new Unified Cybertronian forces. The Wreckers now operated under [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] as his personal guard, though neither Topspin or Twin Twist were confident that the planet&#039;s new ruler, Shockwave, had their race&#039;s best interests at heart. {{storylink|Brothers&#039; Burden}} When the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] were unleashed on Cybertron as [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], the Wreckers took arms to bring him down. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} After Twin Twist drilled the combiner in the foot and brought him down to ground level, Topspin shot Menasor right in the face with his electro-blasters. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}} The Jumpstarters remained in Magnus&#039;s command after [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]&#039;s deposing, and later attended a meeting where the Autobots&#039; forces were divided up to better defend their planet against future threats. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===2005 IDW continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;First Appearance:&#039;&#039; [[Stormbringer issue 2|Transformers: Stormbringer #2]]&lt;br /&gt;
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The Jumpstarters have a [[branched spark]]: a rare condition that means the two of them can share each other&#039;s pain and feelings, and sometimes perceive each other&#039;s circumstances. Twin Twist went into the Wreckers first. Topspin was happy to just be a cartographer, but it was impossible to stay in such a role when his &#039;other half&#039; was running around chasing down [[Squadron X]]. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Animals-RadarGatoraider.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.8|Don&#039;t mind me, guys, I&#039;m just passing through!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Topspin was serving with the Wreckers when they came up against a squad of Decepticons that included [[Krok (G1)|Krok]], [[Gatoraider]] and [[Radar]]. During the battle, [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] ripped out Radar&#039;s spine and ate it while high on [[Syk]]—leaving Krok as the only survivor. {{Storylink|Animals}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Roadbustertotherescue.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Topspin is the one on the right with the distractingly Photoshopped-in Autobot insignia.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Topspin fired heavy artillery at the Decepticon [[Infiltration protocol|siege mode armature]] on [[Varas Centralus]]. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 2|Stormbringer #2}} He medically treated [[Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone]] on Cybertron after the Wreckers rescued him and [[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]] from [[Centurion droid]]s. He then voiced the Wreckers&#039; PR campaign to the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]]. (&amp;quot;Leave it to the &#039;&#039;professionals&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;.) {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 3|Stormbringer #3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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He also led the hit and run against [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. He is a true Robot of All Trades. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When the Wreckers were again called upon to battle Thunderwing on [[Corata-Vaz]], Topspin was there, trying alongside his comrades to get past the massive [[Pretender]] to a [[Nega-Core]] it was guarding; a device essential for bringing forth the [[Expansion]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}} {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] managed to remotely override Thunderwing&#039;s predetermined directives for a brief time, so the Wreckers got by and found the Nega-Core. Topspin and Twin Twist then began attempting to decommission it, ultimately prepping it for transport through a [[space bridge]] portal. Once Autobot teams on different planets had reached the other Nega-Cores, it was Topspin who carefully explained to everyone the process by which to properly unlatch and move them. Jetfire lost control of Thunderwing by this point and it turned back to resume attacking the Wreckers, but they survived. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After a battle with the Decepticons, Topspin was taken prisoner by [[Turmoil]] alongside several other Autobots. [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] and Springer sprung them from the detention block on Turmoil&#039;s cruiser, but the Wreckers apparently went their separate ways after this mission. {{storylink|Spotlight: Drift}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:LastStandoftheWreckers1-Jumpstarters &#039;explain&#039;.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|Topspin&#039;s favorite song is &amp;quot;Ain&#039;t No Mountain High Enough&amp;quot;.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Over two years later, the Wreckers were reformed and were taking on new recruits; Topspin and Twin Twist were still part of the team. While meeting the new guys, they saw [[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]] briefly fall unconscious. Topspin was concerned, but Ironfist claimed he was fine... while [[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]] revealed that Ironfist was the secret identity of &amp;quot;[[Fisitron (G1)|Fisitron]]&amp;quot;, the [[fandom|historian]] behind the &#039;&#039;[[Wreckers: Declassified]]&#039;&#039; datalogs. They were amused to find their official files were top secret, with Topspin joking (badly) he should call himself Top Secret. When Ironfist raised the idea of finding out what was in their files, Topspin remarked there was nothing special: they were just two normal guys. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After adding their old commander [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] to the team, the Wreckers prepared for their mission: to infiltrate [[Garrus-9]], which had been taken over by [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]], rescue the Autobot prisoners there and find [[Aequitas]]. Topspin was teamed with [[Perceptor (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Perceptor]], Ironfist, [[Rotorstorm (G1)|Rotorstorm]] and [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]], and to his chagrin, he soon learned that [[Verity Carlo]] had stowed aboard their pod as well. They successfully crashlanded on Garrus-9, only to find themselves face-to-face with Overlord himself. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2|Last Stand of the Wreckers #2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:LSOTW3 TopspinexplainstoPyro.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|&amp;quot;If you die, Twin Twist dies, and the Dragon Balls will turn to stone!!&amp;quot;{{-}}&amp;quot;Uh...sure, Pyro.  Sure.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Topspin felt a sting of pain as Twin Twist was injured on the other team, but that was the least of his worries: Rotorstorm was killed, and he and the others failed to even dent Overlord. They opted to make a run for it, but were tied down by Ironfist, who had gone into shock after witnessing Rotorstorm&#039;s death. Annoyed, Topspin slammed Ironfist against a wall and questioned why someone like him was even part of the Wreckers: they certainly hadn&#039;t voted him in. He went to tell the fanboy &amp;quot;People die in stupid, pointless ways. Deal with it.&amp;quot;, which at least snapped him out of it and allowed them to keep going. As the team made their way toward Aequitas, Topspin told Pyro about his branched spark with Twin Twist and voiced his opinion on the late Rotorstorm, whom he hadn&#039;t been too fond of, but respected anyway because he had been a Wrecker. After Perceptor opened Aequitas&#039;s chamber, Topspin helped carry the comatose [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Fortress Maximus]] inside. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:LastStandoftheWreckers4- JumpstartersEnd.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|&amp;quot;Oh my [[Primus|God]], we killed Kenny.&amp;quot; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;We killed Kenny&#039;&#039;?!&amp;quot; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &amp;quot;We killed Kenny. We&#039;re bastards.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Topspin was unimpressed to learn that Aequitas was just a big computer, and that their important mission was to download its contents. Suddenly, he was struck with intense pain as Twin Twist began to be tortured by the Decepticons. After a few minutes of agony, he recovered in time to learn that Aequitas was password-protected and demanded a spark donation in order to boot up. He suggested that they force-feed the computer a Decepticon, but was told that the victim had to be willing to do it. The other Wreckers agreed that Topspin could not be sacrificed, as that would kill Twin Twist as well, which would be a waste of a life. However, Topspin began perceiving his brother&#039;s feelings as he pleaded for the torture to stop, and eventually got up and volunteered to take his life for both of their sakes. After explaining that since the two of them would die anyway, they could at least go out with some dignity, Topspin plugged himself into Aequitas and exclaimed &amp;quot;Wreck and rule!&amp;quot; as he let it take his spark. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After the liberation of G-9, Topspin&#039;s remains, as well as that of the other fallen Wreckers, were transported to [[Earth]] along with the survivors. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}} They were later interred in the Zone of Remembrance at &#039;&#039;[[Debris]]&#039;&#039;, the Wreckers&#039; headquarters. {{storylink|Zero Point}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; comic===&lt;br /&gt;
Topspin and Twin Twist were [[Powered Master]]s and space pioneers. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 65|Bonus Edition Vol. 65}} In the late 1980s, they entered the scene to protect the [[Transform Super Cog]] from falling into [[Decepticon]] hands, and they managed to defeat the [[Battlecharger]]s who were attempting to steal it from within the &#039;&#039;[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]&#039;&#039;. When the Jumpstarters joined the battle outside, they attacked who they thought was [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], but it turned out to be the decoy, [[Megaplex]], and they were left open to attacks from [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] and [[Enemy (G1)|Enemy]], but [[Nightstalker (G1)|Nightstalker]] was able to protect them from Enemy&#039;s finishing blow. That didn&#039;t stop them from losing the Super Cog to [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]], but the other Autobots were able to end his threat. {{Storylink|Slugslinger&#039;s Ambition}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Topspin would keep watch when Twin Twist fell prey to his uncontrollable urge to drill holes in the Autobot base, simply because he enjoyed the thrilling feeling of possibly getting caught. {{storylink|Jumpstarter Chapter#G1 Warrior Twin Twist|G1 Warrior Twin Twist}} One time they were caught by [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] and fled using Topspin&#039;s jet mode, though he had to talk his brother out of drilling holes in his wings. {{storylink|Jumpstarter Chapter#G1 Warrior Topspin|G1 Warrior Topspin}} [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] eventually put a stop to their vandalism by appointing both Topspin and Twin Twist leader of the Jumpstarters, leaving them too busy arguing about who was in charge to have time for drilling. {{storylink|Jumpstarter Chapter#The Commander&#039;s Good Idea|The Commander&#039;s Good Idea}} In [[2004]], the Jumpstarters were recruited by [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] into his new Wreckers unit. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 7|Bonus Edition Vol. 7}} {{storylink|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG-07 Jetfire Sequel|LG-07 Jetfire Sequel}} When the team was charged with the decidedly un-thrilling job of cleaning up around [[Mount St. Hilary]], a disappointed Springer left for [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], leaving Topspin jealous. {{storylink|Jumpstarter Chapter#G1 Wreckers Birth Story|G1 Wreckers Birth Story}} During this time, he and Twin Twist learned that their fellow Wreckers [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] and [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] had come from a peaceful dimension known as the [[Legends World]] and hoped to help found such a place themselves someday. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 66|Bonus Edition Vol. 66}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Decades later in the [[2030]]s, the Jumpstarters were approached by [[Katsu Don]] and asked for their help in creating a dimension called Legends, causing them to realize their friends were from the future. Concluding that they had to accept or else their friends would never be born, they stole the [[Zodiac]] from fellow Powered Master [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]] and used it to create the Legends World, leaving it in the care of the [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 66|Bonus Edition Vol. 66}} Topspin was later present when his teammates raised concern about Springer&#039;s&#039;s increasing girth. {{Storylink|LG19 Sprung Prologue}} When their commander return from a trip to the Legends World with a new body, Topspin thought it was cool and, assuming he was now ready to ask [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]] out, pushed him towards her. {{storylink|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG19 Springer Sequel|LG19 Springer Sequel}} Upon learning that the Zamojin were attempting to destroy their creation through [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], the Jumpstarters explained the circumstances to the other Wreckers before traveling there to stop Katsu Don. {{storylink|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG65 Twin Twist Prologue|LG65 Twin Twist Prologue}} During the battle, Topspin grabbed the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] [[Peacemaker]] after Twin Twist cut Windblade&#039;s control over him, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 65|Bonus Edition Vol. 65}} then used the Zodiac to become a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], declaring himself a [[Triplemaster]]. Determined to defend the world he&#039;d helped create, he then had the Zodiac repair all that Windblade had destroyed before combining with Twin Twist into their [[Attack Powered]] form and defeating both Windblade and Katsu Don. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 66|Bonus Edition Vol. 66}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Majin Zarak]] was released on the Legends World, the Jumpstarters worked with many other parties to defeat him. Twin Twist&#039;s Drill Base mode, linked to his Powered Engine, was used to funnel power into [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]&#039;s ultra-drill, a device for transporting between dimensions. It was hoped that the ultra-drill could remove Majin Zarak to a safe pocket dimension without destroying (due to a time paradox involving his presence in this time period). Together, the defenders of the Legends World used their combined firepower to force Majin Zarak through the breach. However, the Targetmaster partners were also modified by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] and [[Devil Z]] into plasma energy bombs which threatened to destroy the Legends World. Unable to disarm the Targetmasters without killing them, Mayor Megatron ordered the population evacuated through portals created by Twin Twist&#039;s Drill Base. The Jumpstarters theorized it might still be possible to one day recreate the Legends World if it were destroyed, with the help of their Powered Master leader, [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]]. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Getting aid from the Powered Masters would not be easy, however. Back in 2038 of the OG World, the Jumpstarters discovered the Powered Masters had been possessed by the malevolent entity [[Violengiguar]]. Although Dai Atlas, [[Sonic Bomber (G1)|Sonic Bomber]], and [[Roadfire]] still lived on in new Headmaster bodies, their Powered Engines remained in their original forms. Having stolen the [[Zodiac]], Vion (in the body of Dai Atlas) attempted to use its power. Luckily, Topspin and Twin Twist were able to combine with the real Dai Atlas, allowing him access to &#039;&#039;their&#039;&#039; Powered Engines to counter Vion&#039;s efforts and temporarily deplete the Zodiac&#039;s power. {{storylink|The Road to Legends&#039; Revival Chapter 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The battle progressed to the [[Zone Base]] on Planet [[Micro]], where Violengiguar and his master [[Dark Nova]] intended to steal energon to recharge the Zodiac. Dark Nova forcibly merged with Mayor Megatron to recreate the powerful [[Star Giant]] colossus. Roadfire focused on reclaiming the Powered Engines from the Powered Masters&#039; original bodies, and rallied Topspin and Twin Twist to do it. Topspin and Roadfire merged into Wing Powered while Twin Twist and Dai Atlas formed Drill Powered. Their combined firepower destroyed Lenger and Iguarn in the bodies of Sonic Bomber and Road Fire. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX 2 Roadfire Chapter|Roadfire Chapter}} &lt;br /&gt;
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As Vion was destroyed as well and the last Powered Engine recovered, however, the Jumpstarters received surprising resistance from the other Powered Masters. Dai Atlas&#039;s hatred of Megatron was such that he not only had no compunctions about striking down Star Giant (with the innocently possessed Megatron inside), but he would also refuse to restore the Legends World if Megatron was the one who wished it. Having seen the benevolent Mayor Megatron and the peaceful Legends World, Topspin and Twin Twist tried to convince the Powered Masters otherwise, but to no avail. When they tried to prevent Dai Atlas from killing Star Giant, he mercilessly cut off their heads and forcibly incorporated their Powered Engines and [[Transtector]]s into the [[Ultra Powered]] combination. Only as he prepared for his final strike did Dai Atlas realize Star Giant wasn&#039;t fighting back. Megatron held Star Giant at bay inside the creature, and accepted his death while imploring Dai Atlas to recreate the Legends World as his final wish. Dai Atlas killed Star Giant and begrudgingly agreed to help the Jumpstarters restore the Legends World afterwards. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX 3 Dai Atlas Chapter|Dai Atlas Chapter}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Together, the five Powered Masters used their Zone Base modes, the Zodiac, and many other energy sources and ingredients to spark the resurrection of the Legends World, allowing the inhabitants to return to New Akihibara City and their homes. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter &amp;quot;Epiloge&amp;quot;|Epiloge}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Topspin stood with a united [[Autobot]]/[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] force opposing the [[Decepticon]]/[[Cobra]] alliance before the final battle.  {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===2019 IDW continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]] considered Topspin to be a trusted ally and included him in a list of potential recruits for a new team of Wreckers. {{storylink|Tread &amp;amp; Circuits Part 4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Legends&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Topspin and [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] were enlisted to assist [[Nova Prime]] in battle against Nemesis Prime, an evil future version of Nova. They were unable to prevail against this future threat. {{storylink|Prime Evil}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Earth Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Given Topspin and Twin Twist&#039;s absence from Earth, [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] recruited [[Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone]] to be the Wreckers&#039; new resident driller. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Nosecone arrival}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
{{picsneeded|Topspin&#039;s American G1 release}}&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1TopspinToy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Flip, Jump, and... yeah, that&#039;s it]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Topspin&#039;&#039;&#039; (Jumpstarter, [[1985]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[particle beam rifle]]&lt;br /&gt;
:Topspin transforms into some kind of amphibious Cybertronic vehicle. He features a pull-back motor in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] that propels him forward on smooth surfaces; after a short run the latch that keeps his spring-loaded legs releases, causing him to flip forward and into upright [[robot mode]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Early versions of Topspin contain the letters &amp;quot;D.A.R.&amp;quot; on the wings. These are a holdover from the original pre-&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; release, and evidently stand for &amp;quot;Diaclone Attack Robo&amp;quot;. Usually his face is painted silver; the red-faced toy shown in the picture here is one of the common Mexican IGA Plastico variations found in Europe.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was used to make [[Salt-Man X]] and [[Robot-Man X]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Topspin/topspin.htm More information on Topspin at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Kreon Class of &#039;85&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon figure set, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B5152&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Voted&#039;&#039;: Most Likely to [[Back to the Future|Make Like a Tree And Get Out of Here]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: small pistol&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; Topspin is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier &amp;quot;peg-in-peg&amp;quot; torso/waist connection. He uses the new-for-that-year maskless version of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Optimus Prime]] helmet.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] &amp;quot;[[Kreon Class of &#039;85]]&amp;quot; 30-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/SDCCKre-OTopspin/topspin.htm More information on Class of &#039;85 Topspin at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TitansReturntoy-TopspinFreezeout.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You actually have to spend time with me.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Freezeout &amp;amp; Autobot Topspin&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Autobot Topspin&amp;quot; is part of the fourth wave of &#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys. No longer featuring an autotransformation, Topspin now transforms traditionally using multiple steps from a space ship to a robot and back. Like [[Triggerhappy (G1)#Generations|Triggerhappy]] from the same line, Topspin&#039;s transformation is surprisingly complex for a Deluxe figure, involving multiple swiveling sections. He&#039;s also noticeably taller and bulkier than a standard Deluxe figure, though still smaller than a Voyager Class figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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:His partner [[Freezeout (TR)|Freezeout]] transforms into his head, plus Freezeout can either pilot Topspin&#039;s vehicle mode inside his opening cockpit compartment or sit within the combined form of his two weapons.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Some Autobot Topspin figures came with a misprinted collector&#039;s card calling him &amp;quot;Autbot Topspin&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He was later retooled into [[Twin Twist (G1)#Titans Return|Twin Twist]], who was also retooled into [[Roadfire#Legends|Roadfire]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Topspin was first released at retail in the Philippines, and subsequently the United States, in early 2017, with [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Perceptor]] and [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Sergeant Kup]] being the only figures that from his wave had been officially announced by Hasbro by that point. Hasbro didn&#039;t acknowledge the existence of Topspin, [[Quake (G1)#Generations|Quake]] and [[Krok (G1)#Generations|Krok]] until [[Toy Fair]], over a month after their release in the Philippines and two weeks after the first sighting at US retail.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legends-Topspin-with-Peaceman.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Oh man, [[Twin Twist (G1)#Legends|bro!]] I found this Targetmaster all alone too! Let&#039;s keep them!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Targetmaster Topspin&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2018]]-[[March 24|03-24]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;LG66&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Headmaster, [[Peacemaker#Legends|Peaceman]] Targetmaster&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Targetmaster Topspin&amp;quot; is a redeco of &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Topspin.  The Headmaster, appendages, and wings are a vibrant blue, rather than his mold-mate&#039;s turquoise.  He is packaged with [[Peacemaker#Legends|Peaceman]].  The new pairing is presumably due to the lack of a contemporary [[Pointblank|Pointblank/Blanker]] mold being available for use.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Tiny Titans&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Topspin&#039;&#039;&#039; (Tiny Titans, [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2/12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the second assortment of &#039;&#039;[[Tiny Titans]]&#039;&#039; [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Topspin is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode... though his actual resemblance to his original form is... dubious.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon &amp;quot;currency&amp;quot; and a randomized bonus power-up item.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This wave saw fairly minimal release at &amp;quot;big box&amp;quot; retailers, but unlike other waves, was &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; picked up by drug stores and the like later, making them particularly hard to find.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Trading Card Game&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:W5Topspin.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Topspin, Air &amp;amp; Space Assault&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;UT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T39/T46&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;9&lt;br /&gt;
:Topspin, Air &amp;amp; Space Assault is one of forty-six double sided character cards released as part of Wave 5 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], Titans Masters Attack. As a character with a body mode, Topspin begins the game with a Titan Master attached in head mode. Once Topspin is KO&#039;d, said Titan Master is deployed.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The card&#039;s artwork is based on the &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Topspin toy, with the body mode artwork being reused from the toy&#039;s packaging art (minus the Freezeout Titan Master). The card features original Alt Mode artwork, with lines by [[Dan Khanna]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:This card&#039;s set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The original stock art does not show the card&#039;s star count. It was later clarified by the official Transformers Trading Card Game [https://twitter.com/TransformersTCG/status/1245036328355418112?s=20 Twitter account] that the card has 9 stars. When the set was released the error remained in the final product. With the cancellation of the game shortly after Wave 5&#039;s release it is unlikely that a corrected version will be printed.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:DiacloneTopspin.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Bizarro Topspin #1 and #2.]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:1985MuralTopspins.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Bizarro Topspin #3 and #4.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*The Jumpstarters were originally &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Baku-ten Attack Robo&amp;quot; (爆転アタックロボ, &amp;quot;Blast-flip Attack Robot&amp;quot;) toys. The &amp;quot;Jet Type&amp;quot; (ジェットタイプ) that would become Topspin was available in two different color schemes: both had dark blue torsos, but one had red limbs while the other had light blue limbs.&lt;br /&gt;
*According to early Hasbro production materials obtained from the collection of [[Ron Friedman]], Topspin was at one point going to be the &amp;quot;red pop-up vehicle&amp;quot;. This notation presumably stems from his red-limbed &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; colors. Then again, a red-limbed and -headed version of Topspin (i.e. one of [[Salt-Man X]]&#039;s color schemes) appears on the cover of a French &#039;&#039;Prisunic&#039;&#039; toy catalog from 1985,&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;prisunic&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[https://www.flickr.com/photos/nhtpirate/albums/72157694774224085 1985 &#039;&#039;Prisunic&#039;&#039; toy catalog], by Nathalie NHT on Flickr.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; which depicts the standard blue and white &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; version on the inside (partially covered up by the page number), so maybe that is what the figure was initially supposed to look like?&lt;br /&gt;
*A pair of Topspins appear on the 1985 packaging mural that do not match the colors of the released toy. They appear to be either in Topspin&#039;s light and dark blue &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; scheme or an inversion of his final blue and white scheme. The tininess of the images makes accurate color assessment difficult.&lt;br /&gt;
*The portraits of Topspin and Twin Twist on their [[packaging]] [[bio]]s next to their [[Tech Spec]]s were originally reversed, causing some children a bit of confusion. This was eventually fixed. In addition, both of their [[weapon]]s were named as a [[Ion impulse blaster|twin ion impulse blaster]], most likely a placeholder name that otherwise only appears in [[Bombshell (G1)#Toys|Bombshell]]&#039;s [[instructions]].&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Character model|Animation models]] were created for both [[:File:TopspinCharDesign.jpg|Topspin]] and [[:File:TwinTwistCharacterSheet.jpg|Twin Twist]] back in the &#039;80s, but they were never animated, not even in a [[commercial]].&lt;br /&gt;
*In [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]&#039;s [[The War Within issue 3|&#039;&#039;The War Within&#039;&#039; #3]], a [[yellow and black Jumpstarter|yellow and black Autobot with Topspin&#039;s body-type]] appears. Whether this is a miscolored Topspin or an original cameo character is unclear.&lt;br /&gt;
*Topspin met [[Godzilla]]!  ...sort of.  The 1986 [[Commodore 64]] Godzilla game &#039;&#039;{{w|The Movie Monster Game}}&#039;&#039; used [[:File:The monster movie game -- mechatron.png|Topspin&#039;s likeness]] (adding a visor) for &#039;&#039;&#039;Mechatron&#039;&#039;&#039;, a city-destroying giant robot. The game&#039;s monsters (save Godzilla) are all thinly-veiled copies of better-known movie monsters such as {{w|The Blob}} or the {{w|Stay Puft Marshmallow Man}}. While the game manual attempts to imply the inclusion of a giant robot is a reference to {{w|Moguera}} in &#039;&#039;{{w|The Mysterians}}&#039;&#039; the name, likeness and dating all suggest it was a deliberate salute to all things Transformers. Topspin&#039;s likeness was only used for the game manual, Mechatron&#039;s in-game appearance utilized blobby blocks of color that do not match that design.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Foreign names===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Japanese:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Topspin&#039;&#039;&#039; (トップスピン &#039;&#039;Toppusupin&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;French:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Virevolteur&#039;&#039;&#039; (Canada)&lt;br /&gt;
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==External links==&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Deathsaurus is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Deathsaurus1.jpg|325px|thumb|Spell it right or you&#039;re kickbanned, buster.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsaurus&#039;&#039;&#039; (デスザラス &#039;&#039;Desuzarasu&#039;&#039;)&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Also known as &#039;&#039;&#039;Deszaras&#039;&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;&#039;Dezarus&#039;&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;&#039;Dessaras&#039;&#039;&#039;, among others. Listen, it&#039;s [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Name|a whole thing]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; began terrorizing the galaxy long before ascending to the position of Decepticon [[Emperor of Destruction]]. For thousands of years, this savage and cruel dictator has spread terror throughout the universe, and has now set his sights upon the Earth as a source of energy to power his terrifying superweapon, the [[Planet-Destroying Fortress]]. And if [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] should get in his way, so much the better: Deathsaurus bears the Autobot [[Supreme Commander]] a bitter grudge, and relishes any opportunity to destroy him that presents itself.&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus is a [[Breastforce]] warrior, partnered with two transforming chestplates that become the [[Breast Animal]]s [[Tigerbreast]] and [[Eaglebreast]]. He wields a deadly spiked flail, and the [[Living-Metal-Destroying Cannon]], which erodes the living metallic cells of super-robot lifeforms. The bladed wings of his creature mode absorb sunlight, converting it into dark energy, and he can then launch these energized blades at his opponents in an attack known as his &amp;quot;Death Wing&amp;quot;. Despite all of these terrifying powers, however, Deathsaurus is a surprisingly &amp;quot;hands off&amp;quot; leader, who is perfectly happy to allow his subordinates to formulate their own plans and schemes to gather energy for him—but if they should fail, he&#039;ll always be there to berate and brutalize them. Even when the plans are his own, Deathsaurus is content to watch and command from a distance, rather than dirty his own hands—but he&#039;ll rarely waste a chance to engage Star Saber on the battlefield, and if that occurs, woe betide anyone who gets in Deathsaurus&#039;s way.&lt;br /&gt;
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Not without a soft side, Deathsaurus permits himself one distinctive, unusual foible: although he despises most humans, he has a surprising soft spot for children. He is also husband to [[Esmeral (G1)|Esmeral]], who resides in the Planet-Destroying Fortress.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{quote|I will not forgive this, Star Saber! I swear! I swear I will crush you with my bare hands! I swear, you worm! With my bare hands!|Deathsaurus|&amp;quot;[[Resurrection!? The Decepticon Fortress]]&amp;quot;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
====&#039;&#039;Super-God Masterforce&#039;&#039; cartoon====&lt;br /&gt;
Clips of Deathsaurus were seen when [[Shūta Gō|Shūta]] and [[Grand Maximus]] were talking about the new [[Supreme Commander]] [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink |Shūta and Grand&#039;s Masterforce Super-Secrets!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; cartoon====&lt;br /&gt;
{{voiceactor|[[Takeshi Aono]] (Japanese)|[[Rik Thomas]] (English, Omni Productions dub), [[Víctor Mares]] (Latin American Spanish)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Deathsaurus fortress.jpg|left|thumb|225px|By the power of Grayskull!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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500,000 years ago, striving to become the Decepticons&#039; new Emperor of Destruction, Deathsaurus created a gigantic battle fortress capable of destroying planets, but an attack by the young Autobot commander Star Saber saw the fortress de-powered and trapped in a gravity cell at the heart of the region of space known as [[Dark Nebula]]. This began the enmity between Star Saber and Deathsaurus, and as both combatants rose through the ranks of their respective armies, Deathsaurus vowed to eventually liberate his fortress and use it to destroy Star Saber. {{storylink|Resurrection!? The Decepticon Fortress}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Deszaras Victory Intro.jpg|thumb|225px|Form Blazing Sword!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Some years prior to 2025, after the conclusion of the [[Masterforce War]] on Earth, Deathsaurus succeeded [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] as Decepticon leader and achieved his dream of becoming Emperor of Destruction. {{storylink|#Toys|Deathsaurus&#039;s &#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; toy bio}} Under his command, the Decepticons began seeking a planet that they could call their own and invaded worlds all across the galaxy. To counteract Deathsaurus&#039;s campaign of terror, the Autobots—now with Star Saber serving as their Supreme Commander—and many other sentient races formed the [[Galactic Peace Alliance]], and struck back at the Decepticons with their [[Galactic Peace Alliance|Galactic Defense Force]]. As time passed and this conflict continued, Deathsaurus began focusing his attacks on &amp;quot;Sector One&amp;quot; of the galaxy, containing the planet Earth, until 2025, when the severity and frequency of the attacks forced Star Saber to take command of the Defense Force unit in that area himself. {{storylink|The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Deathsaurus starsaber moonbattle.jpg|left|thumb|225px|Parry on regardless.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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When Deathsaurus&#039;s [[Dinoforce]] attacked the [[Lunar Base (Victory)|Lunar Base]] on Earth&#039;s [[Moon (moon)|moon]], Star Saber raced to aid his fellow [[Brainmaster]]s in battle there, only to find his way barred by Deathsaurus. Hoping to distract Star Saber long enough for the Dinoforce to finish their job, Deathsaurus engaged his old foe in battle, but Star Saber broke off the fight as quickly as he could and headed on toward the moon with Deathsaurus hot on his heels. After Star Saber defeated the Dinoforce, Deathsaurus caught up to him and unleashed his Breast Animals upon the Autobot in both beast and weapon forms. Star Saber eventually won out, defeating both the creatures and besting Deathsaurus in a swordfight, forcing the Decepticon leader to summon up his craft, the &#039;&#039;[[Thunder Arrow]],&#039;&#039; and flee aboard it. {{storylink|The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Deathsaurus throne.jpg|right|thumb|225px|THRONE&#039;D!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Recognizing the Earth as a rich source of energy that he could use to power up his Planet-Destroying Fortress, Deathsaurus centered most of his subsequent attacks on the planet, summoning the Breastforce to aid in the campaign. {{storylink|Sneak Attack! Dinoking}} {{storylink|Attack! Leozack}} {{storylink|Unite!! Multiforce}} Deathsaurus was entirely aware of the fact that the Breastforce&#039;s leader [[Leozack]] had designs on leadership of the Decepticons for himself, {{storylink|Move Out! Rescue Team}} but he was amused enough by it to let him slide by, allowing Leozack to believe that he was oblivious to his schemes. Residing on the Thunder Arrow as it hopscotched around the planet and solar system, Deathsaurus was content to watch as his troops staged numerous attacks on Earth. {{storylink|Infiltration... The Uranium Mine}} {{storylink|Explosion!! The Energy Base}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Deathsaurus beastmode.jpg|thumb|left|225px|Not to be confused with the [[w:Robot Chicken|Adult Swim]] show of the same name.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus finally decided to join his troops on a mission when the Decepticon began draining electrical energy from an American subway system. While the Breastforce snuck through the subway tunnels, Deathsaurus himself targeted the power distribution center, where he was confronted by Star Saber. The true cunning of Deathsaurus&#039;s scheme was revealed when he let loose his Breast Animals, and Star Saber proved no match for the creatures in the small confines of the underground complex. Unfortunately for Deathsaurus, he had overlooked the fact that with both Breast Animals deployed, his own chest was left unprotected, leaving it open to an attack from Star Saber&#039;s Saber Blade. Wounded, Deathsaurus recalled his Breast Animals and fled, but not without successfully taking the energy he had managed to steal beforehand. {{storylink|Big City - Underground Terror}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When the Breastforce were joined by [[Hellbat (G1)|Hellbat]], the newcomer also adopted designs on the Decepticon throne. {{storylink|The New Warrior - Hellbat}} Deathsaurus was even less concerned with Hellbat&#039;s ambitions than he was with Leozack&#039;s, though, since the two would-be traitors were always too busy fighting with each other to pose a serious threat to him. In their constant games of one-upmanship, Leozack and Hellbat crafted numerous failed schemes of their own, eventually forcing Deathsaurus to step in and give his minions a mission of his own devising. Deathsaurus had the Decepticons hide in the asteroid belt and capture human shuttlecraft in order to use drain their energy and use them to create an energy alloy. Star Saber soon got wise to the villains&#039; evildoings and arrived to put a stop to them, but again, Deathsaurus successfully escaped with his amassed energy. {{storylink|A Fierce Battle!! The Asteroid}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Starsaber living metal destroying cannon.jpg|right|thumb|Say hello to my little friend...]]&lt;br /&gt;
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While the Breastforce were busy on planet [[Micro]], Deathsaurus and the Dinoforce took the Thunder Arrow into the Dark Nebula, where Deathsaurus emptied his stockpile of energy into his inactive fortress. The giant structure briefly flared back to life, but soon shut down once more; Deathsaurus was unfazed, having only sought to confirm whether or not the fortress could even be reactivated. On the trip back to Earth, the Decepticons crossed paths with Star Saber and the [[Rescue Patrol Team]], and Deathsaurus engaged Star Saber in battle with his Living-Metal-Destroying Cannon. Although Deathsaurus was actually able to pull the trigger on what would have been a fatal blast, he discovered that he had expended too much of his energy supply reactivating his fortress, and his weapons systems shut down before he could end Star Saber&#039;s life, necessitating his tactical withdrawal. {{storylink|Resurrection!? The Decepticon Fortress}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Deathsaurus vs leozack.jpg|thumb|left|Tell me, what was the color of Napoleon&#039;s White horse?]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus next clashed with Star Saber in Antarctica, only stepping onto the battlefield after the Breastforce, combined as [[Liokaiser]], had severely weakened Star Saber. Deathsaurus took over the fight, intent on being the one to deliver the final blow, but Star Saber was able to turn the battle around, and forced Deathsaurus into retreat. {{storylink|Fight to the Death!! Antarctic Battle}} In a later battle atop the Thunder Arrow, deep in the desert, Star Saber again humbled Deathsaurus, this time with the aid of [[Sixshot (G1)|Greatshot]], but the fight left both the Supreme Commander and [[Blacker]] badly wounded. {{storylink|Crisis! Ambush in the Desert}} Capitalizing on the Autobots&#039; reduced manpower, Deathsaurus stepped up the Decepticons&#039; attacks across the planet, and removed another annoyance by finally calling Leozack out on his treachery. Easily besting the traitorous Breastforcer in combat, Deathsaurus forced him to swear total loyalty to him, or face death. Leozack made the logical choice, and then, combined with his fellow Breastforcers as Liokaiser, joined with his leader in staging an ambush for Star Saber in a subterranean cave in Asia. Disguising himself as a Terracotta Army-esque statue, Deathsaurus was able to get the drop on Star Saber when Liokaiser lured him into the cave, and again unleashed the Living-Metal-Destroying Cannon on his enemy. Once more, Deathsaurus stood poised to kill Star Saber with the weapon, until the last-minute arrival of [[Ginrai (robot)|God Ginrai]], who took the fatal shot. Liokaiser had to persuade the incensed Deathsaurus to retreat as more Autobots arrived, {{storylink|A Deadly Battle}} but the Decepticon leader soon clashed with Star Saber once more in a later battle at a solar power station. Deathsaurus emerged victorious in that fight when Star Saber was forced to flee upon receiving news of Ginrai&#039;s deteriorating condition. {{storylink|Ginrai Dies!!}} Ginrai&#039;s life was saved, however, when he was rebuilt into the powerful new warror, Victory Leo. {{storylink|Fight!! Victory Leo}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Victory33 finishhim.jpg|thumb|225px]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Next, Deathsaurus began bombarding the Earth with missiles from an orbital weapons platform, as a means of staying the Autobots&#039; hands while his forces gathered energy across the planet. Star Saber and Victory Leo were able to thwart his plan by combining into the mighty Victory Saber; Deathsaurus&#039;s missile launch system had been programmed based on Star Saber&#039;s speed, but with the added power of Victory Leo, the Autobot hero was able to outrace the missiles, destroy the launcher and defeat Deathsaurus in an outer space battle. {{storylink|The Tide Is Turned! The Ultimate Weapon, the Victory Unification}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Victory37 finalblow.jpg|left|thumb|Who says robots don&#039;t bleed?]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Following an attempt to destroy the Autobots with the metal-eating [[Doriya]] insects, {{storylink|The Death-Bringing Space Insects!!}} Deathsaurus was informed by Hellbat that he had discovered the location of the sunken continent of [[Atlantis]], which could provide the raw energy to reactivate his fortress. Deathsaurus risked all or nothing to obtain Atlantis&#039;s energy, using up the Thunder Arrow&#039;s entire energy stockpile to raise the continent, but the plan proved a success, as the Autobots were too busy dealing with the devastating tidal waves caused by the rise of Atlantis to stop him from absconding with enough energy to bring his fortress back online. {{storylink|The Terror of the Giant Tidal Waves}} Having no further use for the bumbling Dinoforce, Deathsaurus abandoned them on Earth and headed back to the Dark Nebula with the Breastforce, where he successfully re-energized his fortress and began moving it towards Earth. {{storylink|The Wrath of the Resurrected Giant Fortress!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Victory37 deadsaurus.jpg|thumb|With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Intent on learning from the failures of all past Decepticon leaders, Deathsaurus chose not to conquer Earth, but to utterly destroy the planet, eradicting from Decepticon history the humiliating stain of defeat the planet represented. As the fortress rained destruction down upon Earth with meteor bombs, even Victory Saber could not stand up to its power. Soon, however, a resentful Dinoforce supplied information on the fortress&#039;s weak spot to Star Saber&#039;s adopted human son, [[Jan Minakaze|Jan]], who then used his own [[Illumina II|personal mech]] to enter the fortress and strike at this vulnerability. As he did so, Deathsaurus and Star Saber engaged in a vicious final battle, during which Deathsaurus lost an eye, and was eventually stopped when Star Saber broke his sword off in the villain&#039;s chest. Gushing fuel and fluid, Deathsaurus vowed to have the last laugh as he set the crippled fortress on a collision course with Earth and blew himself out an airlock, vowing to return again and again. But, as his body drifted off into space, no sign of life was visible from the conquered emperor. Victory Saber was able to subsequently destroy the fortress before it collided with Earth, but Deathsaurus was not heard from again. {{storylink|Showdown! The Fortress vs the Victory Unification}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Attack the Shuttle Base!!}} {{storylink|Tanker Hijack Operation}} {{storylink|Rescue Jan!!}} {{storylink|Unite! Liokaiser}} {{storylink|Battle Up of Wrath!!}} {{storylink|Jan - Defend the Campus!!}} {{storylink|A Mystery?! The Deception of the Base Bombs}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Zone&#039;&#039; catalog====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:DarkEmperorDeathsaurusZone01.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|What is it with Decepticon emperors and their absurd weapons?]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Through means unknown, Deathsaurus was resurrected as the &amp;quot;[[Emperor of Destruction|Dark Emperor]]&amp;quot; and once again lead the Decepticons in an attack on the Autobots. This time, it was a full-on assault on planet [[Micro|Zone]] in an attempt to seize the Micro Zone&#039;s [[Energon Z]]. The [[Micromaster]]s repelled his attack and sent Deathsaurus into retreat. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)#Catalogue story page 1|Zone Project Story}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; comic===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MangaYoungDeathyStarSaber.jpg|left|thumb|225px|&amp;quot;Come back here and help me put some sense in this image!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Deathsaurus and Star Saber&#039;s rivalry began 500,000 years ago when they were both children, and according to Star Saber, &amp;quot;argued all the time&amp;quot;. {{storylink|Star of Friendship, Jan and Star Saber!}} In his &amp;quot;adult&amp;quot; years, Deathsaurus took [[Esmeral (G1)|Esmeral]] as his wife, and in order to keep both her and the families of his fellow Decepticons safe aboard his &amp;quot;Space Stronghold&amp;quot;, Deathsaurus began attacking Earth, in order to obtain the planet&#039;s energy and use it to keep the stronghold fully powered-up. {{storylink|The Grand Victory War}}&lt;br /&gt;
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During one of his early attacks on Earth, Deathsaurus took pity on an infant human named [[Solon Kitakaze (G1)|Solon Kitakaze]], whose parents had died in the assault. Deathsaurus &amp;quot;adopted&amp;quot; Solon and turned him into a cyborg, raising him as his own son, just as Star Saber did with the human child Jan Minakaze. As Star Saber and Deathsaurus had been rivals in their youth, so too would Solon and Jan become rivals when, in 2025, Deathsaurus&#039;s campaign against Earth intensified. &lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus and Star Saber&#039;s first major battle in this campaign was a brief one, with Deathsaurus being felled by a single swipe of Star Saber&#039;s Saber Blade, {{storylink|So Cool! Our Ally, Star Saber!}} but the Emperor of Destruction had a better showing in their next clash, during which he absorbed enough energy from a forest fire to best Star Saber, Road Caesar and Landcross all together. Deathsaurus&#039;s unusual compassion for children proved to be his downfall in this battle when he was distracted by the sight of Solon, gripping Jan in a hold that threatened the boy&#039;s life. While Deathsaurus&#039;s attention was occupied with striking Solon as punishment, Star Saber blindsided and defeated him with a Super Saber Meteor Spin. {{storylink|Great Reversal! Star Saber}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus later sent Solon to study in school on Earth, in order to learn more about humans, thereby making it easier to conquer them. {{storylink|Leozack&#039;s Rampage!}} While Solon was on Earth, he and Jan were approached by former Autobot human allies [[Shūta Gō]] and [[Cab (human)|Cab]], {{storylink|Star Saber, Warrior of Love!}} and with Jan, they formed the &amp;quot;Autobot Boy Team&amp;quot; known as the [[Victories]]. Seeking to counter this group with a team of his own, Deathsaurus had [[Yokuryu]] capture Jan and bring him to the &#039;&#039;Thunder Arrow&#039;&#039;, where he attempted to bribe the boy into joining the Decepticons&#039; group with toys, a [[Family Computer|Famicom]], candy and cash. When an enraged Star Saber soon came tearing into the &#039;&#039;Thunder Arrow&#039;&#039;, Deathsaurus crossed swords with the Autobot leader, but was then distracted by Jan distracting who exploited the Decepticon&#039;s bizarre fear of caterpillars by dangling one in his face. The cowering Deathsaurus was promptly bested in dramatically explosive fashion by Star Saber&#039;s &amp;quot;Planetary Impulse Sword&amp;quot; technique, and realised with hindsight that Solon was the only kid he needed. {{storylink|Danger, Jan! Hurry, Star Saber!}} Deathsaurus was apparently left so badly injured by this clash that he couldn&#039;t participate in the next battle, given that he was only seen lying in bed, coughing, with Solon resting a giant ice-pack on his head. {{storylink|Star of Friendship, Jan and Star Saber!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kingsaurus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The mighty Kingsaurus. Mighty.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Rested and healthy again, Deathsaurus joined with [[Dinoking]] and Liokaiser in going up against Star Saber together, and perhaps not entirely surprisingly, the badly outnumbered Autobot was defeated by the three Decepticons. Before they could deliver the killing stroke, however, Star Saber was saved by the sudden arrival of Victory Leo, with whom he combined to form Victory Saber. The merged pair defeated the trio of Decepticons in one blast of their &amp;quot;Flash Victory&amp;quot; attack. {{storylink|The Strongest Pair, the Combination of Victory!}} Deathsaurus immediately sought out away to combat Star Saber&#039;s new power, and developed a Transformer-sized mech for Solon named &amp;quot;King Solon,&amp;quot; with which he could combine to form &amp;quot;Kingsaurus&amp;quot;. In this new form, Deathsaurus battled Victory Saber on the planet [[Guard]], with neither combatant getting the upper hand in over three hours of fighting. When [[Patty Minakaze]]&#039;s mentioned the word &amp;quot;mother&amp;quot;, however, something of Solon&#039;s past was stirred in the boy&#039;s mind, and he was distracted long enough for Victory Saber to destroy the King Solon mech components with his Victory. The burning Solon tumbled to the ground, where Patty tended his wounds despite his protestations. Perhaps wary of Solon&#039;s confused emotional state, Deathsaurus reminded him that while he was a human child, he was a Decepticon&#039;s son by fate. {{storylink|Victory Saber Is Strong!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Starsaber deathsaurus truce.jpg|left|225px|thumb|&amp;quot;So, we both agree that the childhood friendship thingie made no sense at all?&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Yes! Oh, what a glorious day!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
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As it turned out, Deathsaurus was right to be wary—in the midst of a later battle with Star Saber and Road Caesar, Solon turned against Deathsaurus and sided with the Victories, opening fire on his &amp;quot;father&amp;quot; and declaring that he would fight to protect the Earth, instead of destroy it. Now with Solon on their side, the Victories were able to channel their power into the Autobots, and the Decepticons were sent fleeing by the &amp;quot;Five Stars of Victory&amp;quot; attack. {{storylink|Shine, Five Stars of Victory}} Deathsaurus led the Decepticons back to the Space Stronghold and began bombarding the Earth with meteor bombs, prompting the Autobots to attack it. Deathsaurus left the Breastforce to man the fortress while he engaged Star Saber in a final battle in the void of space, but had not reckoned with the treachery of Leozack, who fired on his emperor with the fortress&#039;s main cannon. To save himself, Deathsaurus was forced to return fire on the fortress, and Star Saber followed suite, smashing into the fortress&#039;s control chamber and taking Leozack down. As Leozack begged the Autobots not to destroy the fortress, the wounded Deathsaurus arrived and revealed to the Autobots the presence of the Decepticons&#039; families aboard the vessel. After his wife, Esmeral, explained to the Autobots that the Decepticons had only done what they had in the name of their families&#039; safety, Star Saber decided that it was time for the two leaders to follow the example set by their sons and lay down their arms. Deathsaurus and Star Saber shook hands, and the [[Victory War]] came to an end, bringing peace to everyone—the truest victory of all! {{storylink|The Grand Victory War}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;PDTF Comic&#039;&#039; comic===&lt;br /&gt;
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Out of ammo, the Autobots started throwing things at Deathsaurus, including a [[Blackball]]! Gloating, Deathsaurus began to plan his conquest of the galaxy, only to become so annoyed at the rocks bouncing off his head that in frustration he threw the Blackball at the Autobots. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##4 &amp;quot;Good Job! Deathsaurus!!&amp;quot;|Good Job! Deathsaurus!!}} Right when Star Saber was ready to finish him, Deathsaurus brought in Liokaiser. The two Decepticons were soon hunting for their enemy as he frantically tried to contact Victory Leo. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##5 &amp;quot;Don&#039;t Lose! Star Saber!!&amp;quot;|Don&#039;t Lose! Star Saber!!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] were pounced on by Victory Leo until Megatron was able to distract the lion with a huge ball of yarn, allowing the Decepticons to escape. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##6 &amp;quot;Tough as Nails! Victory Leo!&amp;quot;|Tough as Nails! Victory Leo!}} After a lengthy mid-air battle with Star Saber, Deathsaurus fell from the sky and ended up with [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] chewing on his head. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##8 &amp;quot;Me Strongest! Me Grimlock!&amp;quot;|Me Strongest! Me Grimlock!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus was an [[Destron (G1)|ancient Transformer]] from Cybertron&#039;s lost past. While searching for clues about the planet&#039;s history, Megatron stumbled across a hidden chamber beneath the planet&#039;s surface containing two massive statues of Deathsaurus and [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]], holding a [[Golden Disk (ancient)|golden disk]] between them. This chamber apparently told of a vast Cybertronian Empire that ended prior to recorded history. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Towards the end of the Great War, the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Cryotek (Universe)|Cryotek]] worked under Deathsaurus as a supply manager. When the final defeat of the Decepticons at last came, Cryotek led his fellow Predacon workers in a rebellion against Deathsaurus, and used the materials he stole from his depot to begin his own criminal empire. {{storylink|Transformers Collectors&#039; Club|Cryotek&#039;s &amp;quot;Theft of the Golden Disk&amp;quot; profile}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Years later, using a clone lab on [[Ceti Alpha Seven]], Deathsaurus wished to revive the fading [[Decepticon Empire]] with a vast [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] army. After the first batch of [[Virulent Clone|clones]] was completed, his operation was interrupted by a team of [[Autobot]] commandos under the command of [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]. Deathsaurus overpowered and captured the first wave himself, and soon faced Ironhide one-on-one, while [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] attempted to rescue the fallen Autobots. Due to the assistance of Tripredacus Agent [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]], these two were defeated and captured as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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They woke up bound inside Deathsaurus&#039;s clone lab. The Emperor of Destruction appeared on a television screen, declaring that his use for the lab was completed and was prepared to detonate it remotely with the Autobots inside. Unfortunately for Deathsaurus, the Autobot espionage agent [[Ricochet (Timelines)|Ricochet]] not only freed the Autobots before the explosion occurred, but also seeded the remaining clones with a virus, leaving Deathsaurus with nothing to show for his work. {{storylink|Descent into Evil}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus&#039;s origins are unknown, but he quickly rose within the ranks of the Decepticons after the uprisings began. He established himself as one of the fourteen leading [[Decepticon Warlord|Warlord]]s in the Decepticon cause and gathered a small inner circle of followers including [[Falcon (G1)|Falcon]], [[Vanquish]], and [[Lyzack (G1)|Lyzack]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors&#039; Club issue 34|Deathsaurus&#039;s profile in Club magazine #34}} He had managed to recruit the latter as his personal servant by promising to aid Lyzack in liberating her [[Leozack|brother]] from the Autobots. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors&#039; Club issue 40|Lyzack&#039;s profile in Club magazine #40}} Deathsaurus preferred to lead from his throne room, directing others to carry out his strategies from a distance. He accumulated a great deal of ill-gotten wealth from his forces&#039; assaults on high-ranking generals and aristocrats in the Autobot hierarchy, while carrying on his own experiments into the areas of [[Triple Changer|multiple alternate modes]] and [[Combiner|combination technology]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors&#039; Club issue 34|Deathsaurus&#039;s profile in Club magazine #34}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Following a raid against the Autobot general [[Traachon]], Deathsaurus sat in his throne room enjoying the fruit of his labors, and the finest oil reserves from the good general&#039;s private stash. He updated himself on [[Rage (G1)|Rage]]&#039;s final fate at [[Median]] thanks to his deep cover source, [[Flip Sides (G1)|Flip Sides]]. Reviewing the details of the conflict with the [[Elite Guard]], a plan began to form in his diabolical processor regarding the reported victors, the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s. {{storylink|Flames of Yesterday}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TheComingStorm4-LordDeathsaurus.jpg|left|thumb|upright=2.2|He wasn&#039;t quite sure whether he was hiring [[Leozack]] or [[Lyzack (G1)|Lyzack]] to serve him drinks.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Seeing the possibility of swaying the Combaticons to his cause, Deathsaurus had [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] and his men captured and brought to his headquarters. In his throne room Deathsaurus wove a complicated web of deceit, half-truths, and temptations to bring the Elite Guardsmen under his control. [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] were easy, as their respective greed and love of fine oil was easy to satisfy. To earn their trust, Deathsaurus offered to fix up the Combaticons&#039; armor due to the &amp;quot;mistaken&amp;quot; injuries they suffered at the hands of his soldiers, and he also offered to upgrade them in the process. The lonely [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] was quick to jump at the idea of having both land and space modes, letting him remain active and useful on the ground. [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]]&#039;s anger could not be easily cooled, so Deathsaurus merely redirected it, suggesting the Combaticons could not fight properly without the Elite Guard backing them up. After that comment, Brawl was more than willing to fight the Elite Guard to prove he was tougher.&lt;br /&gt;
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Onslaught was the most difficult to manipulate, and so Deathsaurus appealed to his pride, intimating that Onslaught&#039;s strategic skill had waned since his days at the top of [[Omnihelix Academy]]. Instead, Deathsaurus posited that Onslaught could reach his full potential once freed from the shackles of the Elite Guard. By defeating the Guard, the Combaticons could prove they were better than Autobot and Decepticon alike, and become a new symbol of power on post-war Cybertron. Unwilling to appear weak, and lured by the notion of personal power and recognition, Onslaught relented. At this point, the Combaticons were all suitably mollified, ready to follow Deathsaurus&#039;s commands while still believing it was &#039;&#039;their&#039;&#039; decision to do so. Deathsaurus sealed the deal with his newly completed combiner technology blueprints, and left Onslaught to plan his attack. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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As the Combaticons prepared for an attack against their former allies, Deathsaurus turned his attention to other matters. Although he had a seat on the Decepticon War Council, Deathsaurus rarely if ever chose to attend the meetings. Instead, he sent his spokesman, Falcon in his place. With the Council in disarray after the capture of [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]] and the merger of the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s and [[Photon]]s with Megatron&#039;s forces, Deathsaurus decided it was time to act. He sent the unwitting Falcon to the council meeting with a bomb and detonated it, killing his faithful lieutenant and five of the remaining Warlords. With one well-timed explosion, Deathsaurus ensured that only he and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] remained as Decepticon Warlords and rivals for power. Deathsaurus then turned to continue planning with Falcon&#039;s replacement, his newly appointed lieutenant and head of the [[Seeker (body-type)|Skyraider-Seeker Brigade]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Starscream was happy to report to Deathsaurus that the Combaticons, in their new combined form of [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], had successfully vanquished the Elite Guard, and that the turncoats were on their way back to Deathsaurus&#039;s lair. Despite their victory, Starscream chafed at his commander&#039;s plan to welcome them into the Decepticons proper. Starscream feared that the Combaticons were not true Decepticons, but instead using their new allegiance to further their own quest for power. Deathsaurus countered that was what made them the perfect Decepticons, and reminded his new lieutenant that ambition is what separates the Decepticons from the stagnation and complacency of the Autobots. Starscream acquiesced and was ordered by Deathsaurus to help Lyzack prepare the medical bay for the arriving Combaticons. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus observed as the Combaticons were repaired, and ordered Constructicons to concentrate on repairing them to the point that they could form Bruticus at Deathsaurus&#039;s will. After Bruticus proved to wild to control and was shut down, Starscream admired Deathsaurus&#039;s forethought in adding an override to the Combiner. He also warned the Warlord of an Elite Guard squad approaching their base. Deathsaurus ordered Starscream to call the troops to arms. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 2}} He himself took part in the fight, exchanging blows with [[Magnum]] and informing the Autobot that he had done nothing to the Combaticons&#039; minds other than convince them they would be better served by the Decepticon cause. Outraged, Magnum renewed his attack on the self-proclaimed emperor. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The Warlord pointed out mockingly that Magnum&#039;s backup appeared to be falling flat, at which point the Autobot blasted him in the chest. Magnum took a battering from Lyzack, and Deathsaurus picked himself up to find Magnum and [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]] right where he could finish them off. Unfortunately that was when [[Sprocket (G1)|Sprocket]] jumped on him, demanding a [[zap-pony]] ride, and then shot him in his already damaged chest. Deathsaurus ordered a retreat, however the greatest indignity was still to come, as when he got home, he found his throne had been claimed by Megatron. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus was chained and led into the gladiatorial arena to face Megatron in a ritual contest to decide leadership of the Decepticons. Deathsaurus bitterly observed that if Megatron wanted this to be a fair fight, he would allow him to first repair the injuries that were dealt by Magnum and Sprocket—but Megatron laughed off the notion that he could ever want a fair fight. Megatron defeated Deathsaurus in melee combat, clawed his face off, then blasted him with his fusion cannon at point-blank range for good measure—emerging as the unquestioned leader of the Decepticons. As the troops rallied around their new leader, Lyzack approached her fallen emperor and found that, despite his tremendous damage, he still functioned. The humbled Deathsaurus said he had no choice but to go into exile, and Lyzack agreed to accompany him. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 5}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus was part of a massive Decepticon invasion force intended to ruin the Autobots&#039; picnic. However, [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] plowed through them with his truck and left them scattered... and then left. Returning to the scene after.. &#039;&#039;ahem&#039;&#039;, taking care of some pressing business, Optimus gathered up the still-wiped-out Kreons, bound them up on a flatbed trailer, and took them to the picnic. {{storylink|Emergency! Hurry to the Base, Optimus!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus was born a [[Decepticon]] during the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]. He enjoyed a successful career [[cyberforming]] planets, but grew tired of [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]&#039;s seeming apathy towards the well-being of his troops. Eventually, Deathsaurus broke away from his command and, using a stolen [[Warworld]], led a contingent of his own troops to ravage worlds. Deathsaurus&#039;s betrayal placed him on the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]&#039;s [[The List|List]].&lt;br /&gt;
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When the DJD eventually came, albeit to offer a deal, a disbelieving Deathsaurus tried to preemptively blow up [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]]. Deathsaurus switched off his audio receptors to avoid Tarn&#039;s weaponized conversation—but Tarn tapped into the Warworld&#039;s [[inter-Decepticon radio]] and bought enough time to offer Deathsaurus a deal: join the DJD in preserving the Decepticon dream and eliminating the then-[[Autobot]] Megatron, in exchange for removing his and his soldiers&#039; names from the List. As a condition, Deathsaurus told Tarn to slay the other members of the DJD as payback for all their past victims, and Tarn refused... which was all Deathsaurus needed to see. Satisfied that his test had proven that Tarn was not so callous about his soldiers&#039; lives as Megatron had been, Deathsaurus agreed to join forces. {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Months later, the Decepticons ambushed Megatron and his Auto-chums at the [[Mortilus|Necrobot]]&#039;s [[Necroworld|planet]] {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}} but, under Tarn&#039;s command, they backed off to return at sunset. While being shown Tarn&#039;s collection of literary miner corpses (and professing ignorance of early rebel [[Terminus (G1)|Terminus]]), Deathsaurus expressed his troops&#039; frustration that they hadn&#039;t just &#039;&#039;killed&#039;&#039; the enemy already. Tarn told him this was an act of psychological torture. Later, he joined the Division in discussing how best to make the final assault. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 2: The Sun in Flight|The Sun in Flight}} When Tarn appeared with [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] in tow, Deathsaurus was more than surprised. Overlord immediately started trying to put him off, until he was shut down by [[Kaon (DJD)|Kaon]]&#039;s death. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 3: Your Fierce Tears|Your Fierce Tears}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Along with the rest of the army, Deathsaurus amassed outside the Necrobot&#039;s fortress in which the Autobots had holed-up. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}} In the following battle, Deathsaurus noticed the vigor the Autobots were fighting with and when Megatron arrived, he commented on the fact that Megatron found his fire. Despite the fact that Megatron was decimating his men, Deathsaurus reluctantly followed Tarn&#039;s order to send all his troops at Megatron. After losing his new [[fusion cannon]], Megatron fell to his knees as Tarn and Overlord stood over him and opened fire. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage|Rage, Rage}} Megatron activated a [[force field|panic bubble]], deflecting their blasts and forcing a temporary stalemate. Shortly thereafter, a psychic attack transmitted from the Necrobot&#039;s fortress gave Deathsaurus a moment of conscience, making him reflect on the many troops he had lost following Tarn&#039;s commands. [[Nickel]] shared his regrets and the two ordered a retreat of the survivors, leaving the D.J.D. to deal with Megatron and the Autobots on their own. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 6: Do Not Go Gentle|Do Not Go Gentle}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus continued to cyberform worlds in his exile. However, when his resource suppliers were slowly taken over by someone operating from the [[Benzene Cluster]], he made plans to investigate. This brought him to the planet [[Frayus]], where, leading forces alongside &#039;&#039;Commander&#039;&#039; Nickel, he joined a battle between the [[Galactic Council]] and the [[Black Block Consortia]]. He did so in defiance of Nickel&#039;s instructions to wait until the other two sides had worn each other down a little, and so, not long afterwards, found himself and his troops being stormed by unexpected Consortia reinforcements. {{storylink|The Plotters&#039; Club (Part 3): Journey&#039;s End|Journey&#039;s End}}&lt;br /&gt;
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An unknown evil was a potential bearer of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. As a force for chaos, this shadowy warlord planned to rebirth Cybertron in his own image, even if it meant sending the universe spiralling towards a grim fate. Instead, the Matrix went to [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]. {{storylink|Source:Power of the Primes Fan Vote|&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; fan poll}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus was Cybertron&#039;s ambassador to planet [[Probat (planet)|Probat]], responsible for collecting their energon tributes. Aware of the [[Probat (species)|Probats]]&#039; worship of [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and that their echolocation-based vision made them blind to colors, the ambassador brought [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] along with him to serve as a distraction that would allow Deathsaurus to skip out on all the gross inferior creepy-crawly-fleshy parts of his job. When the Probat chief [[Natalus]] showed him the pitiful haul of energon, a suspicious Deathsaurus sniffed around and found a secret stash that Natalus was hoarding. Livid at being lied to, Deathsaurus killed Natalus on the spot just as Cliffjumper ran in, bringing the news that super-heating the Probats&#039; waste created hyper-refined [[energon crystal]]s. Helping himself to the sample, Deathsaurus decided to raze the planet, rewarding Cliffjumper&#039;s initiative with a one-time offer to help himself to a portion of the energon. {{storylink|Wannabee, Part 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When Cliffjumper made clear that he would not take part in a genocide, Deathsaurus decided that the sanitation engineer could serve as a distraction, shoving him inside a wall and framing him for the murder of Natalus to the Probats while exposing him as a &amp;quot;False Bee&amp;quot;. With everyone occupied, Deathsaurus went to work on the spires, once again offering Cliffjumper a chance to join him, noting he would leave enough Probats alive so he could come back and repeat the process in a few megacycles. Disgusted, Cliffjumper charged up a spire and rammed into Deathsaurus, sending the draconic ambassador falling onto a spire and impaling him on the energon. Damaged but alive, Deathsaurus was brought back to Cybertron in a comatose state while Cliffjumper lied that the ambassador had been caught in an accidental explosion when the two had scuttled the energon facility, so there was &#039;&#039;certainly&#039;&#039; no longer a reason for any Cybertronian to visit that planet. {{storylink|Wannabee, Part 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After being repaired, Deathsaurus sought out [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and indefinitely assigned his energon rations to the con artist in exchange for a [[Simultronic|multiworld immersion couch]]. Once inside the simulation, Deathsaurus spent kilocycles endlessly killing Cliffjumper. {{storylink|War World: Hunt|Hunt}} He was still there over forty cycles later, {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Swindle&#039;s II|Swindle&#039;s II}} and shortly thereafter [[Exarchon]] opened his immersion couch and took over his spark. {{storylink|Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part Three}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Exarchon used Deathsaurus&#039;s form as his primary avatar, battling the Autobots and Decepticons as he continued his plan to take over Cybertron. {{storylink|War&#039;s End Part One}} {{storylink|War&#039;s End Part Two}} {{storylink|War&#039;s End Part Three}} Deathsaurus&#039;s frame was eventually abandoned when Exarchon was compelled to vacate it by [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]&#039;s hypnotic stare. {{storylink|War&#039;s End Part Four}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers &#039;84&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Secrets-and-lies-84-Deathsaurus.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Talk about a shit-eating grin, amirite?]]&lt;br /&gt;
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After [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] had become the &#039;&#039;de facto&#039;&#039; [[Decepticon leader]], Star Saber was facing off against Deathsaurus&#039;s Decepticons only to eventually be surrounded. When the Decepticon commander finally showed himself, Star Saber insulted his cowardice and flew off in his [[V-Star]] just as Deathsaurus gave the order to exterminate the Autobot, to the Decepticon&#039;s rage. {{storylink|Secrets &amp;amp; Lies issue 3|Secrets &amp;amp; Lies #3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Games==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Transformers Ultimate Allstars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{Charstubgames}}&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Earth Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[file:DeathsaurusEarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|RAAAR!! I am the embodiment of death! The Emperor of Destruction! Fear me! ... Where&#039;d my Breastforce partner go anyways?]]&lt;br /&gt;
A tyrant and despot - more than often a rogue one - who can rival Megatron, Deathsaurus wields a deadly spiked flail, a destructive energon sword, and a Living-Metal Destroying cannon. Despite his power and abilities, he&#039;s perfectly content to hang back and let others do the fighting; after all, he&#039;s secure enough in his faith in his strength that he doesn&#039;t feel the &#039;&#039;&#039;need&#039;&#039;&#039; to prove himself to anyone. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Deathsaurus Bio}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus was on his usual en route to conquer and oppress when [[Star Saber (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Star Saber]] engaged him in a mid-space duel. He ended up trapped and frozen in his own Planet-Destroying Fortress, much to his amusement. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Deathsaurus Research}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When the Decepticons were attempting to breach the inner sanctum of a Decepticon Fortress in the Arctic, they found Deathsaurus guarding it. He declared that &amp;quot;the universe is arena, and Autobots and Decepticons alike are merely contestants.&amp;quot; His appearance scared away Brawl and Starscream. To Starscream&#039;s retreat he replied, &amp;quot;Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste death but once!&amp;quot; before returning back into the fortress&#039;s halls. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Arctic Saga - What Lies Beneath}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The Decepticons soon re-approached him, this time with Megatron and the Constructicons.&lt;br /&gt;
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Megatron attempted to order Deathsaurus to activate the fortress, intending for them to conquer Earth together. But Deathsaurus replied that Megatron overvalues his contribution and worth, and walked away. He then overloaded the energy levels of his fortress, initiating its self-destruction. He then started laughing maniacally, while the rest of the Decepticons and Autobots in the fortress evacuated. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Arctic Saga - The Monster Within}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After Deathsaurus arrived at the Decepticon Base, Starscream confrontationally demanded to know who he was. Deathsaurus was not impressed, citing that he had faced off against the likes of Megatron and Galvatron, and the former achievement piqued Starscream&#039;s interest. Deathsaurus subsequently ordered Starscream to help him find his [[Living-Metal-Destroying Cannon]] and his spiked flail, explaining that he had lost it in space somewhere over the [[Arctic|Arctic Circle]]. After failing to get Deathsaurus to agree to quid pro quo help, Starscream groaned that it was going to be a long night.&lt;br /&gt;
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During their search, Deathsaurus admitted that he had lost his cannon quite a few times. Starscream then asked if he has something like a car beeper. At first, Deathsaurus was surprised, but then intrigued and wanted to know more.&lt;br /&gt;
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Soon he encountered Star Saber, and Star Saber immediately assumed he was after Earth and challenged him to a duel. Starscream upon seeing the Autobots took off, and Star Saber&#039;s companions left him to let them settle their &amp;quot;legendary&amp;quot; battle. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Deathsaurus Research}}&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Class:&#039;&#039;&#039; Special&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Lowest Star Rating:&#039;&#039;&#039; 2 star&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Weapons&#039;&#039;&#039;: He uses a sword to chop up and destroy his foes, and a shield to bash them!&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ability: Blazing Storm&#039;&#039;&#039;: Rush in, spreading electrical fire in a large radius. All targets in the radius are disabled for 6 seconds (even Shock Towers!), and take some damage.&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Cost&#039;&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;12&#039;&#039; ability points + 3 for reuses.&lt;br /&gt;
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[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:deathsaurus Deathsaurus at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Victory}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Deathsaurus g1toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Aaawrk! Deathy shouldn&#039;t be!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deszaras&#039;&#039;&#039; {{sic}} (&#039;&#039;Breastforce&#039;&#039;, [[1989]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;D-336&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Tail/shield, rifle, Tigerbreast &amp;amp; Eaglebreast &amp;quot;Breast Animals&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Deszaras&amp;quot; transforms into a blue and grey dragon monster. Unusually for late Generation 1 toys, he has [[die-cast]]-metal feet in [[beast mode]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Deathsaurus comes packaged with his Breast Animal partners, Tigerbreast and Eaglebreast, which transform from creatures into hand-held weapons for Deathsaurus, and a pair of breastplates which lock into a spring-loaded socket on the toy&#039;s body to form elaborate torso armor for the Deathsaurus&#039;s [[robot mode]]. Eaglebreast is inserted first, then Tigerbreast fits on top, concealing it; the figures can also be attached while Deathsaurus is in beast mode, which leaves them on his creature mode&#039;s back. Deathsaurus also wields a light blue laser rifle with a molded-in flail (which, sadly, cannot be removed) that can be held either by an ordinary handle or by a second peg on its butt that allows it to be brandished like a staff or blade.  The dragon&#039;s tail unfolds to become the &amp;quot;Death Tailer&amp;quot; shield, which mounts on either of the robot&#039;s biceps. &lt;br /&gt;
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:There is a mold [[variant]] related to the spike on top of Deathsaurus&#039; dragon head.  On some specimens this spike&#039;s rear surface has a scooped, concave appearance, while on others it is filled in.  &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Destron/Deathsaurus/deathsaurus.htm More information on Deathsaurus at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|botcon}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Deathsaurusbotcontoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If you squint, he could still be [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Descent into Evil&#039;&#039;&#039; (multi-pack, [[2005]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 launchers, 2 Energon blade missiles&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the [[BotCon 2005]] &amp;quot;Descent into Evil&amp;quot; boxset, Deathsaurus is a blue and black [[retool]] of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] [[Megatron (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Megatron/Galvatron]]. He comes with a pair of swords that can launch their blade-missiles through a pressure-launch mechanism, as well as combine at their bottom ends to form a large double-blade weapon. The blade-missiles are rounded off [[for safety reasons]] like the other [[Hasbro]] uses of the mold. His head is a new sculpt based on Deathsaurus&#039;s appearance in the &#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; anime (though Deathsaurus&#039;s face seems to be copied from Megatron&#039;s).&lt;br /&gt;
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:Deathsaurus&#039;s mold was originally a ten-changer, though the &amp;quot;gargoyle&amp;quot;/bat mode was neutered for this release due to the dropping of the bat snout piece, required to give his new head enough space inside his chest cavity for other modes. He still retains the other nine modes (robot, dragster, jet, [[Popular beast alternate modes|two-headed dragon]], hand, mammoth, hydrofoil, one-headed dragon, and winged griffin). His instructions, however, assign him the six modes of the original RID Megatron, &#039;&#039;including&#039;&#039; the gargoyle and omitting the boat, griffin, mammoth and flying dragon. His tail-piece was removed for in-box storage, but easily popped back on since it&#039;s on a ball-and-socket joint.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Eleven years later, he was retooled again into [[BotCon 2016]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Generations|Megatron]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/BCDeathsaurus/deathsaurus.htm More information on BotCon Deathsaurus at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Combiner-Wars-Deszarus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hop on the dinosaur astrotrain.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Liokaiser&#039;&#039;&#039; (Platinum Edition Collection Pack, [[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 pairs of Weapon/Combiner extremities (both white &amp;amp; dark gray), 2 Sword-rifles, 2 pairs of double-barreled guns (both white &amp;amp; dark gray), Ironbison&#039;s Tank cannon/gun, Drillhorn&#039;s Drill-gun, Ion Scythe&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Dezarus&amp;quot; is a redeco/retool of &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[Sky Lynx (G1)#Generations|Sky Lynx]], transforming from a winged dinosaur thing into a space shuttle. His dino head/shuttle nose has been retooled with new eyes and a new fin, and colored to resembled the original Deathsaurus&#039;s beast mode head. His torso mode&#039;s combiner head has also been retooled, now sporting a new Liokaiser face beneath its feline helmet. The rest of his deco, meanwhile, mostly draws from Leozack and Jallguar, whom he replaces as Liokaiser&#039;s torso. As a &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Voyager Class figure, he is able to combine with any Deluxe Class toys released as part of the same subline but is, of course, intended to be combined with his pack-in [[Breastforce|Destron]]s to form Liokaiser.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Dezarus was only available as part of a boxed [[Liokaiser#Generations|Liokaiser]] [[giftset]], the only &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Collection Pack&amp;quot; that&#039;s [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; range. In the United States, this set was officially exclusive to online retailer Entertainment Earth, but was also stocked by competitor [[BigBadToyStore]], which obtained its stock through Asian vendors. In Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets such as Hong Kong and Singapore, it was available at general retail. Additionally, it was also sold at Ripley stores in Chile and at Myer stores in Australia, whereas in Canada, it was available via the Canadian [[Walmart]] website, but never sold in stores.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWDezarus/dezarus.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039; Dezarus at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===HasLab===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Haslab-deathsaurus-colored-render.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.66|It was a time of darkness. It was a world of fear. It was an age of gargoyles. &#039;&#039;(Colored render displayed)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Deathsaurus&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039; / &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy (toyline)|Legacy]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Tigerbreast#HasLab|Tigerchest]], [[Eaglebreast#HasLab|Eaglechest]], &amp;quot;Death Tailer&amp;quot; shield, sword, arrow; [[Living-Metal-Destroying Cannon]], flail, 6 [[Fire Blast effect]]s (Tier 1 unlocks); flight stand, throne (Tier 2 unlocks)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:The third [[Hasbro Pulse#HasLab|HasLab]] crowdfunded figure for &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;, &amp;quot;Decepticon Deathsaurus&amp;quot;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Deathsaurus Pulse&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-haslab-deathsaurus Hasbro Pulse page] for Deathsaurus&#039;s HasLab campaign&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; is an incredibly cartoon-accurate representation of the character. It is &#039;&#039;so&#039;&#039; cartoon-accurate that the monster mode (now officially called a &amp;quot;griffon-dragon&amp;quot;) depicts all the changes the &#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; animators introduced to differ from the original toy, namely its narrow bird-like beak and three-toed feet.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like [[Star_Saber_(G1)/toys#HasLab|Victory Saber]], Deathsaurus costs $179.99 USD and requires 11,000 &amp;quot;backers&amp;quot; to go into production. That level would produce Deathsaurus himself, his sword, an &amp;quot;[[Eaglebreast#HasLab|Eaglechest]]&amp;quot; partner (with gun mode) and &amp;quot;[[Tigerbreast#HasLab|Tigerchest]]&amp;quot; partner (now turning into a cartoon-accurate longbow, complete with an arrow). These partners are now officially called &amp;quot;[[Micromaster]]s&amp;quot;, even though the toys are easily the size of [[price point|Core-class]] figures. Reaching 14,000 backers would win inclusion for a &amp;quot;weapon pack&amp;quot; - his spiked flail with articulated chain, two sets of triple-stacked Fire Blast effects (to match those that came with HasLab Victory Saber) and his gigantic Living-Metal-Destroying-Cannon. If the project reaches 17,000 backers, the set will additionally include a display stand with an armature that can be arranged alternately for robot or monster mode, and, last but not least, a throne befitting the Emperor of Destruction.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Hasbro team members [[Ben MacCrae]] and [[Evan Brooks]] commented that the initial plan had been to produce Deathsaurus as a Leader-class retail toy for &#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;, with the partner beasts each sold separately as Core-class figures, but the strong success of the Victory Saber campaign convinced them to move Deathsaurus to that platform as well.  This made possible a significantly larger design that could stand eye-to-eye with Victory Saber.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://youtu.be/Z4rkJLQpWJo Interview] with [[Ben MacCrae]] and [[Evan Brooks]] on the Mr. Alan Supershow&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:The crowdfunding began on [[October 27]], 2022, and runs through [[December 12]] with an expected shipping date of Fall 2023.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===Transformers Choco===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsaurus&#039;&#039;&#039; (1989)&lt;br /&gt;
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:A snap-together [[candy toy]] kit produced by [[Kabaya]], &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Choco]]&#039;&#039; Deathsaurus is a small transforming figure made entirely out of a single color of plastic.  Versions were produced in red, blue, grey, yellow, or green.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Transformers Gum===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tfgum deszaras.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Deathsaurus got his Prime on it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsaurus&#039;&#039;&#039; (1989)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Tail/shield, rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the twelfth wave of Kabaya&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Gum]]&#039;&#039; series of candy toys, this Deathsaurus figure is a snap-together model kit, larger and more detailed than the &#039;&#039;Choco&#039;&#039; kit above, and it shows more visual contrast as it is made from three differently-colored plastic [[sprue]]s (blue, red, and grey). Although lacking any paint applications, the figure features stickers for detail, and retains most of the accessories and features of the actual Deathsaurus toy, though not his Breast Animal partners. It comes with a stick of something that might be gum.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Amusingly, this coloration makes him heavily resemble the post-&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Red Geist&amp;quot; redeco of the original Deathsaurus toy (see &amp;quot;Notes&amp;quot; below).&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|2012}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KabayaGumDeathsaurus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsaurus&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Tail/shield, rifle, Tigerbreast, Eaglebreast&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the fifth wave of the &amp;quot;modern&amp;quot; revival of the Transformers Gum series, Deathsaurus once again makes an appearance as a snap-together transforming model kit with stickered detail. It is an entirely new mold featuring much better color-matching with the full-scale toy. Uniquely, this version also incorporates his transformable Breast Animal partners - though they are actually sold separately, with [[Tigerbreast#Transformers Gum|Tigerbreast]] packed in with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Transformers Gum|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime]] and [[Eaglebreast#Transformers Gum|Eaglebreast]] included with [[Hot Spot (G1)#Transformers Gum|Hot Spot]].  The Deathsaurus kit includes a solid outer chestplate piece, so it will still look complete even if owners don&#039;t acquire the separate Tigerbreast.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Parody Deformed===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Deathsaurus pd model.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Hurff.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsaurus&#039;&#039;&#039; (1990) &lt;br /&gt;
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:A small, blue, white and red, non-transforming [[super deformed]] model kit of Deathsaurus was available as part of [[Kabaya]]&#039;s &amp;quot;[[Parody Deformed]]&amp;quot; line of candy toys. The fourth figure in the series, he came with a &amp;quot;[[PDTF Comic]]&amp;quot; comic about himself, &amp;quot;Good Job! Deathsaurus!!&amp;quot;, and more of that alleged &amp;quot;gum&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Super Collection Figure===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SCF Deathsaurus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Dancesaurus]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsaurus&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;7&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Shield, stand&lt;br /&gt;
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:A PVC figurine of Deathsaurus was released in the seventh Victory-centric &amp;quot;Act&amp;quot; of Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]&#039;&#039; line. Deathsaururs was available in both standard full-color version and metallic silver &amp;quot;pewter&amp;quot; versions, one each in a case of twelve. Both of his shoulders have sockets on the outsides to mount his shield accessory, so pick whichever arm you like best.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearing. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The pewter version came packaged with the wings of [[Star Saber (G1)#Super Collection Figure|Victory Saber]], one of several extra pieces packed with the various figures from the wave which could combine with the act&#039;s Star Saber figure to turn it into Victory Saber. The wings were available in both standard full color (at a rate of eight out of every ten cases) and rare pewter (only two in every ten).&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Destron/Deszaras/deszarus.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; Deathsaurus at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Destron/PewterDeszaras/deszarus.htm More information on pewter Deathsaurus at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SCF Deathsaurus chase.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not even some metallic paint? Okay, sure, whatever.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsaurus&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;7&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Shield, stand&lt;br /&gt;
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: Also available in the seventh wave was a rare &amp;quot;[[chase figure|Secret Figure]]&amp;quot; version of the Deathsaurus PVC, featuring the character with his inner Breast Animal partner [[Eaglebreast]] on display, rather than the normal version&#039;s Tigerbreast. That&#039;s the only difference. Just the chestplate.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This variant was packed in one out of every ten cases... and obviously replacing the normal color Deathsaurus in the case.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Timelines===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Deathsauruspin.jpg|thumb|75px|Deathstickus]] &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsaurus pin&#039;&#039;&#039; (2005)&lt;br /&gt;
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: The first 100 BotCon 2005 Primus-package preregistrants received an exclusive Deathsaurus pin as part of their registration package.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Robot Heroes Victory Saber Dessaras.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|The face that launch&#039;d a thousand ships.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Victory Saber &amp;amp; Dessaras&#039;&#039;&#039; (Two-pack, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2009&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
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:A surprise entry in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039;-branded &#039;&#039;[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]&#039;&#039; series, this [[super deformed]] figurine of Deathsaurus sports a name variant that hearkens back to his original Japanese moniker, only missing the spelling by one letter. Originally discovered amongst [[Walmart]] store computer listings in mid-2008, he would have come packaged with an equally-adorable [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Victory Saber]], but alas, the two-pack failed to materialize before the &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; portion of the &#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039; line was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:DeathsaurusAndRedGeist.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Definitely not toy-accurate, but definitely awesome.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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*While often called a [[dragon]] (including on his original box), or a [[griffin]], or a griffon-dragon, or, hilariously, a &amp;quot;bigbird&amp;quot; on his original Japanese [[bio]] card, Deathsaurus is most likely styled after traditional Japanese &amp;quot;kaijū&amp;quot;, such as [[Godzilla]] or Rodan. For his appearances in &#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039;, the animators would play up his bird-like features significantly more than the reptilian aspects.&lt;br /&gt;
*The original Deathsaurus mold was redecoed into the non-living &amp;quot;Red Geist&amp;quot; (レッドガイスト &#039;&#039;Reddo Gaisuto&#039;&#039;) mech for [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Brave (franchise)|Brave of Legend Da Garn]]&#039;&#039; toyline, which lacked the Eaglebreast partner. Although the character design in the television show for the line was significantly modified from that of Deathsaurus (see image at right), including reinterpreting Tigerbreast&#039;s weapon mode as a jet mode, the Red Geist toy itself was not retooled. [http://tfbaka.de-blog.jp/1dai/2008/08/post_6871.html More on Red Geist at a Japanese toy photoblog.]&lt;br /&gt;
*Like all non-toy robot Kreons in the &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; manga, Deathsaurus is made from existing &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; parts. He uses the [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Inferno]] helmet, the [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] wing-pack, a thick rifle, a 2x4 &amp;quot;wing&amp;quot; plate attached (somehow) to his arm to replicate the tail-shield... and then there&#039;s his chestplate. The plate itself is a 1x1 plate with twin bars and a pair of Starscream arm-guns attached... but it&#039;s &amp;quot;connected&amp;quot; to a 2x2 harness piece, which can only be done by adding a 1x2 center-peg plate in between them which is kind of unnecessary since there&#039;s a 1x1 harness piece that will do the job nicely, no middle-brick required.&lt;br /&gt;
*After the HasLab Deathsaurus campaign launched, Hasbro designer [[Mark Maher]] commented that the decision to make the new figure was made at the same time as the development of the final renders for the Victory Saber campaign.  Since that was in summer 2021, it suggests a reason for the much more prominent role Deathsaurus went on to have in the ongoing IDW comic.  Multiple issues released in 2022 used their covers to highlight a toy design that hadn&#039;t been sold for over 30 years.  &lt;br /&gt;
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===Name===&lt;br /&gt;
Deathsaurus&#039;s name is the source of a long-lasting argument. The phonetic Japanese reading of the name is &#039;&#039;Desuzarasu&#039;&#039; (デスザラス); this is represented in Latin characters on his toy packaging and tech specs as &amp;quot;Deszaras&amp;quot;. English-speaking fans would long debate the &amp;quot;proper&amp;quot; [[Japanese language|romanization]] of the name, interpreting it as Deszaras, Deathzaras, Deathsaurus, Death Czarus, Death Czaras, and many others. &amp;quot;Deathsaurus&amp;quot; had a tendency to be the most popular and well-known (on account of it actually &#039;&#039;meaning&#039;&#039; something), which led to it being used on the character&#039;s first Western toy in 2005, making it his official English-language name. &lt;br /&gt;
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At [[BotCon 2015]], after decades of such back-and-forth, the designer of the original toy, [[Kōjin Ōno]], confirmed that the name was indeed always supposed to have been &amp;quot;Deathsaurus&amp;quot;... during a panel presentation that rendered the name as &amp;quot;Dethzarasu&amp;quot;. It is anyone&#039;s guess as to why the original Japanese lettering did not read &#039;&#039;saurusu&#039;&#039; (サウルス) or &#039;&#039;zaurusu&#039;&#039; (ザウルス)—the standard ways of transliterating the &#039;&#039;-saurus&#039;&#039; suffix into Japanese—rather than &#039;&#039;zarasu&#039;&#039; (ザラス). As such, in the years before that revelation was made clear, the character&#039;s name had continued to be spelled &amp;quot;Deszaras&amp;quot; on the [[Metrodome]] and [[Madman Entertainment]] DVD boxsets of the &#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; cartoon as well as in the &#039;&#039;[[Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging]]&#039;&#039; book.&lt;br /&gt;
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Hasbro product varies on the spelling; first came &amp;quot;Dessaras&amp;quot; for the cancelled 2009 [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]] figure. For &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; [[Liokaiser#Combiner Wars|Liokaiser]] as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; line in 2016, they used the spelling &amp;quot;Dezarus&amp;quot;. &amp;quot;Decepticon Deathsaurus&amp;quot; proper would finally be used once the character received his own HasbLab campaign for a release in 2023.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Foreign names===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Arabic:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsandar&#039;&#039;&#039; (دثساندر &#039;&#039;Dithsāndar&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;English:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsanras&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Omni Productions]] dub)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Cantonese:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Sei&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;2&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt;san&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;4&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt; Saat&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;3&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt;laai&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;1&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt;si&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;1&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039; (死神薩拉斯, &amp;quot;Death God Zaras&amp;quot;)&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0pUfSBf7MKZ5aoGh2WPksSPAaQaNkouWjouvgqt9CPvRbUmHWhUF6pU4jf9xvnDAol&amp;amp;id=100063982240710 Announcement of Deathsaurus&#039;s HasLab campaign] on the official Hasbro Hong Kong Facepook page.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Korean:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsaurus&#039;&#039;&#039; (데스소루스 &#039;&#039;Deseusoreoseu&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Mandarin:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Shènglā&#039;&#039;&#039; (Taiwan, 盛拉), &#039;&#039;&#039;Dà Kǒnglóng Zaras&#039;&#039;&#039; (China, 大恐龙萨拉斯 &#039;&#039;Dà Kǒnglóng Sàlāsī&#039;&#039;, &amp;quot;Great Dinosaur Zaras&amp;quot;), &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Leozack|Sàng Shī]]&#039;&#039;&#039; (China, &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;, 丧狮, &amp;quot;Mourning Lion&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Russian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Smertonosets&#039;&#039;&#039; (Смертоносец, &amp;quot;Deathbringer&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Spanish:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Zan Rás&#039;&#039;&#039; (America)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Ukrainian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Smertelnyi Sanraz&#039;&#039;&#039; (Смертельний Санраз, &amp;quot;Deadly Sanraz&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Deathsaurus is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Deathsaurus1.jpg|325px|thumb|Spell it right or you&#039;re kickbanned, buster.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsaurus&#039;&#039;&#039; (デスザラス &#039;&#039;Desuzarasu&#039;&#039;)&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Also known as &#039;&#039;&#039;Deszaras&#039;&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;&#039;Dezarus&#039;&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;&#039;Dessaras&#039;&#039;&#039;, among others. Listen, it&#039;s [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Name|a whole thing]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; began terrorizing the galaxy long before ascending to the position of Decepticon [[Emperor of Destruction]]. For thousands of years, this savage and cruel dictator has spread terror throughout the universe, and has now set his sights upon the Earth as a source of energy to power his terrifying superweapon, the [[Planet-Destroying Fortress]]. And if [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] should get in his way, so much the better: Deathsaurus bears the Autobot [[Supreme Commander]] a bitter grudge, and relishes any opportunity to destroy him that presents itself.&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus is a [[Breastforce]] warrior, partnered with two transforming chestplates that become the [[Breast Animal]]s [[Tigerbreast]] and [[Eaglebreast]]. He wields a deadly spiked flail, and the [[Living-Metal-Destroying Cannon]], which erodes the living metallic cells of super-robot lifeforms. The bladed wings of his creature mode absorb sunlight, converting it into dark energy, and he can then launch these energized blades at his opponents in an attack known as his &amp;quot;Death Wing&amp;quot;. Despite all of these terrifying powers, however, Deathsaurus is a surprisingly &amp;quot;hands off&amp;quot; leader, who is perfectly happy to allow his subordinates to formulate their own plans and schemes to gather energy for him—but if they should fail, he&#039;ll always be there to berate and brutalize them. Even when the plans are his own, Deathsaurus is content to watch and command from a distance, rather than dirty his own hands—but he&#039;ll rarely waste a chance to engage Star Saber on the battlefield, and if that occurs, woe betide anyone who gets in Deathsaurus&#039;s way.&lt;br /&gt;
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Not without a soft side, Deathsaurus permits himself one distinctive, unusual foible: although he despises most humans, he has a surprising soft spot for children. He is also husband to [[Esmeral (G1)|Esmeral]], who resides in the Planet-Destroying Fortress.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{quote|I will not forgive this, Star Saber! I swear! I swear I will crush you with my bare hands! I swear, you worm! With my bare hands!|Deathsaurus|&amp;quot;[[Resurrection!? The Decepticon Fortress]]&amp;quot;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
====&#039;&#039;Super-God Masterforce&#039;&#039; cartoon====&lt;br /&gt;
Clips of Deathsaurus were seen when [[Shūta Gō|Shūta]] and [[Grand Maximus]] were talking about the new [[Supreme Commander]] [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink |Shūta and Grand&#039;s Masterforce Super-Secrets!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; cartoon====&lt;br /&gt;
{{voiceactor|[[Takeshi Aono]] (Japanese)|[[Rik Thomas]] (English, Omni Productions dub), [[Víctor Mares]] (Latin American Spanish)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Deathsaurus fortress.jpg|left|thumb|225px|By the power of Grayskull!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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500,000 years ago, striving to become the Decepticons&#039; new Emperor of Destruction, Deathsaurus created a gigantic battle fortress capable of destroying planets, but an attack by the young Autobot commander Star Saber saw the fortress de-powered and trapped in a gravity cell at the heart of the region of space known as [[Dark Nebula]]. This began the enmity between Star Saber and Deathsaurus, and as both combatants rose through the ranks of their respective armies, Deathsaurus vowed to eventually liberate his fortress and use it to destroy Star Saber. {{storylink|Resurrection!? The Decepticon Fortress}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Deszaras Victory Intro.jpg|thumb|225px|Form Blazing Sword!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Some years prior to 2025, after the conclusion of the [[Masterforce War]] on Earth, Deathsaurus succeeded [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] as Decepticon leader and achieved his dream of becoming Emperor of Destruction. {{storylink|#Toys|Deathsaurus&#039;s &#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; toy bio}} Under his command, the Decepticons began seeking a planet that they could call their own and invaded worlds all across the galaxy. To counteract Deathsaurus&#039;s campaign of terror, the Autobots—now with Star Saber serving as their Supreme Commander—and many other sentient races formed the [[Galactic Peace Alliance]], and struck back at the Decepticons with their [[Galactic Peace Alliance|Galactic Defense Force]]. As time passed and this conflict continued, Deathsaurus began focusing his attacks on &amp;quot;Sector One&amp;quot; of the galaxy, containing the planet Earth, until 2025, when the severity and frequency of the attacks forced Star Saber to take command of the Defense Force unit in that area himself. {{storylink|The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Deathsaurus starsaber moonbattle.jpg|left|thumb|225px|Parry on regardless.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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When Deathsaurus&#039;s [[Dinoforce]] attacked the [[Lunar Base (Victory)|Lunar Base]] on Earth&#039;s [[Moon (moon)|moon]], Star Saber raced to aid his fellow [[Brainmaster]]s in battle there, only to find his way barred by Deathsaurus. Hoping to distract Star Saber long enough for the Dinoforce to finish their job, Deathsaurus engaged his old foe in battle, but Star Saber broke off the fight as quickly as he could and headed on toward the moon with Deathsaurus hot on his heels. After Star Saber defeated the Dinoforce, Deathsaurus caught up to him and unleashed his Breast Animals upon the Autobot in both beast and weapon forms. Star Saber eventually won out, defeating both the creatures and besting Deathsaurus in a swordfight, forcing the Decepticon leader to summon up his craft, the &#039;&#039;[[Thunder Arrow]],&#039;&#039; and flee aboard it. {{storylink|The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Deathsaurus throne.jpg|right|thumb|225px|THRONE&#039;D!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Recognizing the Earth as a rich source of energy that he could use to power up his Planet-Destroying Fortress, Deathsaurus centered most of his subsequent attacks on the planet, summoning the Breastforce to aid in the campaign. {{storylink|Sneak Attack! Dinoking}} {{storylink|Attack! Leozack}} {{storylink|Unite!! Multiforce}} Deathsaurus was entirely aware of the fact that the Breastforce&#039;s leader [[Leozack]] had designs on leadership of the Decepticons for himself, {{storylink|Move Out! Rescue Team}} but he was amused enough by it to let him slide by, allowing Leozack to believe that he was oblivious to his schemes. Residing on the Thunder Arrow as it hopscotched around the planet and solar system, Deathsaurus was content to watch as his troops staged numerous attacks on Earth. {{storylink|Infiltration... The Uranium Mine}} {{storylink|Explosion!! The Energy Base}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Deathsaurus beastmode.jpg|thumb|left|225px|Not to be confused with the [[w:Robot Chicken|Adult Swim]] show of the same name.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus finally decided to join his troops on a mission when the Decepticon began draining electrical energy from an American subway system. While the Breastforce snuck through the subway tunnels, Deathsaurus himself targeted the power distribution center, where he was confronted by Star Saber. The true cunning of Deathsaurus&#039;s scheme was revealed when he let loose his Breast Animals, and Star Saber proved no match for the creatures in the small confines of the underground complex. Unfortunately for Deathsaurus, he had overlooked the fact that with both Breast Animals deployed, his own chest was left unprotected, leaving it open to an attack from Star Saber&#039;s Saber Blade. Wounded, Deathsaurus recalled his Breast Animals and fled, but not without successfully taking the energy he had managed to steal beforehand. {{storylink|Big City - Underground Terror}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When the Breastforce were joined by [[Hellbat (G1)|Hellbat]], the newcomer also adopted designs on the Decepticon throne. {{storylink|The New Warrior - Hellbat}} Deathsaurus was even less concerned with Hellbat&#039;s ambitions than he was with Leozack&#039;s, though, since the two would-be traitors were always too busy fighting with each other to pose a serious threat to him. In their constant games of one-upmanship, Leozack and Hellbat crafted numerous failed schemes of their own, eventually forcing Deathsaurus to step in and give his minions a mission of his own devising. Deathsaurus had the Decepticons hide in the asteroid belt and capture human shuttlecraft in order to use drain their energy and use them to create an energy alloy. Star Saber soon got wise to the villains&#039; evildoings and arrived to put a stop to them, but again, Deathsaurus successfully escaped with his amassed energy. {{storylink|A Fierce Battle!! The Asteroid}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Starsaber living metal destroying cannon.jpg|right|thumb|Say hello to my little friend...]]&lt;br /&gt;
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While the Breastforce were busy on planet [[Micro]], Deathsaurus and the Dinoforce took the Thunder Arrow into the Dark Nebula, where Deathsaurus emptied his stockpile of energy into his inactive fortress. The giant structure briefly flared back to life, but soon shut down once more; Deathsaurus was unfazed, having only sought to confirm whether or not the fortress could even be reactivated. On the trip back to Earth, the Decepticons crossed paths with Star Saber and the [[Rescue Patrol Team]], and Deathsaurus engaged Star Saber in battle with his Living-Metal-Destroying Cannon. Although Deathsaurus was actually able to pull the trigger on what would have been a fatal blast, he discovered that he had expended too much of his energy supply reactivating his fortress, and his weapons systems shut down before he could end Star Saber&#039;s life, necessitating his tactical withdrawal. {{storylink|Resurrection!? The Decepticon Fortress}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Deathsaurus vs leozack.jpg|thumb|left|Tell me, what was the color of Napoleon&#039;s White horse?]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus next clashed with Star Saber in Antarctica, only stepping onto the battlefield after the Breastforce, combined as [[Liokaiser]], had severely weakened Star Saber. Deathsaurus took over the fight, intent on being the one to deliver the final blow, but Star Saber was able to turn the battle around, and forced Deathsaurus into retreat. {{storylink|Fight to the Death!! Antarctic Battle}} In a later battle atop the Thunder Arrow, deep in the desert, Star Saber again humbled Deathsaurus, this time with the aid of [[Sixshot (G1)|Greatshot]], but the fight left both the Supreme Commander and [[Blacker]] badly wounded. {{storylink|Crisis! Ambush in the Desert}} Capitalizing on the Autobots&#039; reduced manpower, Deathsaurus stepped up the Decepticons&#039; attacks across the planet, and removed another annoyance by finally calling Leozack out on his treachery. Easily besting the traitorous Breastforcer in combat, Deathsaurus forced him to swear total loyalty to him, or face death. Leozack made the logical choice, and then, combined with his fellow Breastforcers as Liokaiser, joined with his leader in staging an ambush for Star Saber in a subterranean cave in Asia. Disguising himself as a Terracotta Army-esque statue, Deathsaurus was able to get the drop on Star Saber when Liokaiser lured him into the cave, and again unleashed the Living-Metal-Destroying Cannon on his enemy. Once more, Deathsaurus stood poised to kill Star Saber with the weapon, until the last-minute arrival of [[Ginrai (robot)|God Ginrai]], who took the fatal shot. Liokaiser had to persuade the incensed Deathsaurus to retreat as more Autobots arrived, {{storylink|A Deadly Battle}} but the Decepticon leader soon clashed with Star Saber once more in a later battle at a solar power station. Deathsaurus emerged victorious in that fight when Star Saber was forced to flee upon receiving news of Ginrai&#039;s deteriorating condition. {{storylink|Ginrai Dies!!}} Ginrai&#039;s life was saved, however, when he was rebuilt into the powerful new warror, Victory Leo. {{storylink|Fight!! Victory Leo}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Victory33 finishhim.jpg|thumb|225px]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Next, Deathsaurus began bombarding the Earth with missiles from an orbital weapons platform, as a means of staying the Autobots&#039; hands while his forces gathered energy across the planet. Star Saber and Victory Leo were able to thwart his plan by combining into the mighty Victory Saber; Deathsaurus&#039;s missile launch system had been programmed based on Star Saber&#039;s speed, but with the added power of Victory Leo, the Autobot hero was able to outrace the missiles, destroy the launcher and defeat Deathsaurus in an outer space battle. {{storylink|The Tide Is Turned! The Ultimate Weapon, the Victory Unification}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Victory37 finalblow.jpg|left|thumb|Who says robots don&#039;t bleed?]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Following an attempt to destroy the Autobots with the metal-eating [[Doriya]] insects, {{storylink|The Death-Bringing Space Insects!!}} Deathsaurus was informed by Hellbat that he had discovered the location of the sunken continent of [[Atlantis]], which could provide the raw energy to reactivate his fortress. Deathsaurus risked all or nothing to obtain Atlantis&#039;s energy, using up the Thunder Arrow&#039;s entire energy stockpile to raise the continent, but the plan proved a success, as the Autobots were too busy dealing with the devastating tidal waves caused by the rise of Atlantis to stop him from absconding with enough energy to bring his fortress back online. {{storylink|The Terror of the Giant Tidal Waves}} Having no further use for the bumbling Dinoforce, Deathsaurus abandoned them on Earth and headed back to the Dark Nebula with the Breastforce, where he successfully re-energized his fortress and began moving it towards Earth. {{storylink|The Wrath of the Resurrected Giant Fortress!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Victory37 deadsaurus.jpg|thumb|With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Intent on learning from the failures of all past Decepticon leaders, Deathsaurus chose not to conquer Earth, but to utterly destroy the planet, eradicting from Decepticon history the humiliating stain of defeat the planet represented. As the fortress rained destruction down upon Earth with meteor bombs, even Victory Saber could not stand up to its power. Soon, however, a resentful Dinoforce supplied information on the fortress&#039;s weak spot to Star Saber&#039;s adopted human son, [[Jan Minakaze|Jan]], who then used his own [[Illumina II|personal mech]] to enter the fortress and strike at this vulnerability. As he did so, Deathsaurus and Star Saber engaged in a vicious final battle, during which Deathsaurus lost an eye, and was eventually stopped when Star Saber broke his sword off in the villain&#039;s chest. Gushing fuel and fluid, Deathsaurus vowed to have the last laugh as he set the crippled fortress on a collision course with Earth and blew himself out an airlock, vowing to return again and again. But, as his body drifted off into space, no sign of life was visible from the conquered emperor. Victory Saber was able to subsequently destroy the fortress before it collided with Earth, but Deathsaurus was not heard from again. {{storylink|Showdown! The Fortress vs the Victory Unification}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Through means unknown, Deathsaurus was resurrected as the &amp;quot;[[Emperor of Destruction|Dark Emperor]]&amp;quot; and once again lead the Decepticons in an attack on the Autobots. This time, it was a full-on assault on planet [[Micro|Zone]] in an attempt to seize the Micro Zone&#039;s [[Energon Z]]. The [[Micromaster]]s repelled his attack and sent Deathsaurus into retreat. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)#Catalogue story page 1|Zone Project Story}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; comic===&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus and Star Saber&#039;s rivalry began 500,000 years ago when they were both children, and according to Star Saber, &amp;quot;argued all the time&amp;quot;. {{storylink|Star of Friendship, Jan and Star Saber!}} In his &amp;quot;adult&amp;quot; years, Deathsaurus took [[Esmeral (G1)|Esmeral]] as his wife, and in order to keep both her and the families of his fellow Decepticons safe aboard his &amp;quot;Space Stronghold&amp;quot;, Deathsaurus began attacking Earth, in order to obtain the planet&#039;s energy and use it to keep the stronghold fully powered-up. {{storylink|The Grand Victory War}}&lt;br /&gt;
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During one of his early attacks on Earth, Deathsaurus took pity on an infant human named [[Solon Kitakaze (G1)|Solon Kitakaze]], whose parents had died in the assault. Deathsaurus &amp;quot;adopted&amp;quot; Solon and turned him into a cyborg, raising him as his own son, just as Star Saber did with the human child Jan Minakaze. As Star Saber and Deathsaurus had been rivals in their youth, so too would Solon and Jan become rivals when, in 2025, Deathsaurus&#039;s campaign against Earth intensified. &lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus and Star Saber&#039;s first major battle in this campaign was a brief one, with Deathsaurus being felled by a single swipe of Star Saber&#039;s Saber Blade, {{storylink|So Cool! Our Ally, Star Saber!}} but the Emperor of Destruction had a better showing in their next clash, during which he absorbed enough energy from a forest fire to best Star Saber, Road Caesar and Landcross all together. Deathsaurus&#039;s unusual compassion for children proved to be his downfall in this battle when he was distracted by the sight of Solon, gripping Jan in a hold that threatened the boy&#039;s life. While Deathsaurus&#039;s attention was occupied with striking Solon as punishment, Star Saber blindsided and defeated him with a Super Saber Meteor Spin. {{storylink|Great Reversal! Star Saber}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus later sent Solon to study in school on Earth, in order to learn more about humans, thereby making it easier to conquer them. {{storylink|Leozack&#039;s Rampage!}} While Solon was on Earth, he and Jan were approached by former Autobot human allies [[Shūta Gō]] and [[Cab (human)|Cab]], {{storylink|Star Saber, Warrior of Love!}} and with Jan, they formed the &amp;quot;Autobot Boy Team&amp;quot; known as the [[Victories]]. Seeking to counter this group with a team of his own, Deathsaurus had [[Yokuryu]] capture Jan and bring him to the &#039;&#039;Thunder Arrow&#039;&#039;, where he attempted to bribe the boy into joining the Decepticons&#039; group with toys, a [[Family Computer|Famicom]], candy and cash. When an enraged Star Saber soon came tearing into the &#039;&#039;Thunder Arrow&#039;&#039;, Deathsaurus crossed swords with the Autobot leader, but was then distracted by Jan distracting who exploited the Decepticon&#039;s bizarre fear of caterpillars by dangling one in his face. The cowering Deathsaurus was promptly bested in dramatically explosive fashion by Star Saber&#039;s &amp;quot;Planetary Impulse Sword&amp;quot; technique, and realised with hindsight that Solon was the only kid he needed. {{storylink|Danger, Jan! Hurry, Star Saber!}} Deathsaurus was apparently left so badly injured by this clash that he couldn&#039;t participate in the next battle, given that he was only seen lying in bed, coughing, with Solon resting a giant ice-pack on his head. {{storylink|Star of Friendship, Jan and Star Saber!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Rested and healthy again, Deathsaurus joined with [[Dinoking]] and Liokaiser in going up against Star Saber together, and perhaps not entirely surprisingly, the badly outnumbered Autobot was defeated by the three Decepticons. Before they could deliver the killing stroke, however, Star Saber was saved by the sudden arrival of Victory Leo, with whom he combined to form Victory Saber. The merged pair defeated the trio of Decepticons in one blast of their &amp;quot;Flash Victory&amp;quot; attack. {{storylink|The Strongest Pair, the Combination of Victory!}} Deathsaurus immediately sought out away to combat Star Saber&#039;s new power, and developed a Transformer-sized mech for Solon named &amp;quot;King Solon,&amp;quot; with which he could combine to form &amp;quot;Kingsaurus&amp;quot;. In this new form, Deathsaurus battled Victory Saber on the planet [[Guard]], with neither combatant getting the upper hand in over three hours of fighting. When [[Patty Minakaze]]&#039;s mentioned the word &amp;quot;mother&amp;quot;, however, something of Solon&#039;s past was stirred in the boy&#039;s mind, and he was distracted long enough for Victory Saber to destroy the King Solon mech components with his Victory. The burning Solon tumbled to the ground, where Patty tended his wounds despite his protestations. Perhaps wary of Solon&#039;s confused emotional state, Deathsaurus reminded him that while he was a human child, he was a Decepticon&#039;s son by fate. {{storylink|Victory Saber Is Strong!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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As it turned out, Deathsaurus was right to be wary—in the midst of a later battle with Star Saber and Road Caesar, Solon turned against Deathsaurus and sided with the Victories, opening fire on his &amp;quot;father&amp;quot; and declaring that he would fight to protect the Earth, instead of destroy it. Now with Solon on their side, the Victories were able to channel their power into the Autobots, and the Decepticons were sent fleeing by the &amp;quot;Five Stars of Victory&amp;quot; attack. {{storylink|Shine, Five Stars of Victory}} Deathsaurus led the Decepticons back to the Space Stronghold and began bombarding the Earth with meteor bombs, prompting the Autobots to attack it. Deathsaurus left the Breastforce to man the fortress while he engaged Star Saber in a final battle in the void of space, but had not reckoned with the treachery of Leozack, who fired on his emperor with the fortress&#039;s main cannon. To save himself, Deathsaurus was forced to return fire on the fortress, and Star Saber followed suite, smashing into the fortress&#039;s control chamber and taking Leozack down. As Leozack begged the Autobots not to destroy the fortress, the wounded Deathsaurus arrived and revealed to the Autobots the presence of the Decepticons&#039; families aboard the vessel. After his wife, Esmeral, explained to the Autobots that the Decepticons had only done what they had in the name of their families&#039; safety, Star Saber decided that it was time for the two leaders to follow the example set by their sons and lay down their arms. Deathsaurus and Star Saber shook hands, and the [[Victory War]] came to an end, bringing peace to everyone—the truest victory of all! {{storylink|The Grand Victory War}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Out of ammo, the Autobots started throwing things at Deathsaurus, including a [[Blackball]]! Gloating, Deathsaurus began to plan his conquest of the galaxy, only to become so annoyed at the rocks bouncing off his head that in frustration he threw the Blackball at the Autobots. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##4 &amp;quot;Good Job! Deathsaurus!!&amp;quot;|Good Job! Deathsaurus!!}} Right when Star Saber was ready to finish him, Deathsaurus brought in Liokaiser. The two Decepticons were soon hunting for their enemy as he frantically tried to contact Victory Leo. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##5 &amp;quot;Don&#039;t Lose! Star Saber!!&amp;quot;|Don&#039;t Lose! Star Saber!!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] were pounced on by Victory Leo until Megatron was able to distract the lion with a huge ball of yarn, allowing the Decepticons to escape. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##6 &amp;quot;Tough as Nails! Victory Leo!&amp;quot;|Tough as Nails! Victory Leo!}} After a lengthy mid-air battle with Star Saber, Deathsaurus fell from the sky and ended up with [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] chewing on his head. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##8 &amp;quot;Me Strongest! Me Grimlock!&amp;quot;|Me Strongest! Me Grimlock!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus was an [[Destron (G1)|ancient Transformer]] from Cybertron&#039;s lost past. While searching for clues about the planet&#039;s history, Megatron stumbled across a hidden chamber beneath the planet&#039;s surface containing two massive statues of Deathsaurus and [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]], holding a [[Golden Disk (ancient)|golden disk]] between them. This chamber apparently told of a vast Cybertronian Empire that ended prior to recorded history. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Towards the end of the Great War, the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Cryotek (Universe)|Cryotek]] worked under Deathsaurus as a supply manager. When the final defeat of the Decepticons at last came, Cryotek led his fellow Predacon workers in a rebellion against Deathsaurus, and used the materials he stole from his depot to begin his own criminal empire. {{storylink|Transformers Collectors&#039; Club|Cryotek&#039;s &amp;quot;Theft of the Golden Disk&amp;quot; profile}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Years later, using a clone lab on [[Ceti Alpha Seven]], Deathsaurus wished to revive the fading [[Decepticon Empire]] with a vast [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] army. After the first batch of [[Virulent Clone|clones]] was completed, his operation was interrupted by a team of [[Autobot]] commandos under the command of [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]. Deathsaurus overpowered and captured the first wave himself, and soon faced Ironhide one-on-one, while [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] attempted to rescue the fallen Autobots. Due to the assistance of Tripredacus Agent [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]], these two were defeated and captured as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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They woke up bound inside Deathsaurus&#039;s clone lab. The Emperor of Destruction appeared on a television screen, declaring that his use for the lab was completed and was prepared to detonate it remotely with the Autobots inside. Unfortunately for Deathsaurus, the Autobot espionage agent [[Ricochet (Timelines)|Ricochet]] not only freed the Autobots before the explosion occurred, but also seeded the remaining clones with a virus, leaving Deathsaurus with nothing to show for his work. {{storylink|Descent into Evil}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus&#039;s origins are unknown, but he quickly rose within the ranks of the Decepticons after the uprisings began. He established himself as one of the fourteen leading [[Decepticon Warlord|Warlord]]s in the Decepticon cause and gathered a small inner circle of followers including [[Falcon (G1)|Falcon]], [[Vanquish]], and [[Lyzack (G1)|Lyzack]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors&#039; Club issue 34|Deathsaurus&#039;s profile in Club magazine #34}} He had managed to recruit the latter as his personal servant by promising to aid Lyzack in liberating her [[Leozack|brother]] from the Autobots. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors&#039; Club issue 40|Lyzack&#039;s profile in Club magazine #40}} Deathsaurus preferred to lead from his throne room, directing others to carry out his strategies from a distance. He accumulated a great deal of ill-gotten wealth from his forces&#039; assaults on high-ranking generals and aristocrats in the Autobot hierarchy, while carrying on his own experiments into the areas of [[Triple Changer|multiple alternate modes]] and [[Combiner|combination technology]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors&#039; Club issue 34|Deathsaurus&#039;s profile in Club magazine #34}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Following a raid against the Autobot general [[Traachon]], Deathsaurus sat in his throne room enjoying the fruit of his labors, and the finest oil reserves from the good general&#039;s private stash. He updated himself on [[Rage (G1)|Rage]]&#039;s final fate at [[Median]] thanks to his deep cover source, [[Flip Sides (G1)|Flip Sides]]. Reviewing the details of the conflict with the [[Elite Guard]], a plan began to form in his diabolical processor regarding the reported victors, the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s. {{storylink|Flames of Yesterday}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TheComingStorm4-LordDeathsaurus.jpg|left|thumb|upright=2.2|He wasn&#039;t quite sure whether he was hiring [[Leozack]] or [[Lyzack (G1)|Lyzack]] to serve him drinks.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Seeing the possibility of swaying the Combaticons to his cause, Deathsaurus had [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] and his men captured and brought to his headquarters. In his throne room Deathsaurus wove a complicated web of deceit, half-truths, and temptations to bring the Elite Guardsmen under his control. [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] were easy, as their respective greed and love of fine oil was easy to satisfy. To earn their trust, Deathsaurus offered to fix up the Combaticons&#039; armor due to the &amp;quot;mistaken&amp;quot; injuries they suffered at the hands of his soldiers, and he also offered to upgrade them in the process. The lonely [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] was quick to jump at the idea of having both land and space modes, letting him remain active and useful on the ground. [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]]&#039;s anger could not be easily cooled, so Deathsaurus merely redirected it, suggesting the Combaticons could not fight properly without the Elite Guard backing them up. After that comment, Brawl was more than willing to fight the Elite Guard to prove he was tougher.&lt;br /&gt;
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Onslaught was the most difficult to manipulate, and so Deathsaurus appealed to his pride, intimating that Onslaught&#039;s strategic skill had waned since his days at the top of [[Omnihelix Academy]]. Instead, Deathsaurus posited that Onslaught could reach his full potential once freed from the shackles of the Elite Guard. By defeating the Guard, the Combaticons could prove they were better than Autobot and Decepticon alike, and become a new symbol of power on post-war Cybertron. Unwilling to appear weak, and lured by the notion of personal power and recognition, Onslaught relented. At this point, the Combaticons were all suitably mollified, ready to follow Deathsaurus&#039;s commands while still believing it was &#039;&#039;their&#039;&#039; decision to do so. Deathsaurus sealed the deal with his newly completed combiner technology blueprints, and left Onslaught to plan his attack. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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As the Combaticons prepared for an attack against their former allies, Deathsaurus turned his attention to other matters. Although he had a seat on the Decepticon War Council, Deathsaurus rarely if ever chose to attend the meetings. Instead, he sent his spokesman, Falcon in his place. With the Council in disarray after the capture of [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]] and the merger of the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s and [[Photon]]s with Megatron&#039;s forces, Deathsaurus decided it was time to act. He sent the unwitting Falcon to the council meeting with a bomb and detonated it, killing his faithful lieutenant and five of the remaining Warlords. With one well-timed explosion, Deathsaurus ensured that only he and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] remained as Decepticon Warlords and rivals for power. Deathsaurus then turned to continue planning with Falcon&#039;s replacement, his newly appointed lieutenant and head of the [[Seeker (body-type)|Skyraider-Seeker Brigade]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Starscream was happy to report to Deathsaurus that the Combaticons, in their new combined form of [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], had successfully vanquished the Elite Guard, and that the turncoats were on their way back to Deathsaurus&#039;s lair. Despite their victory, Starscream chafed at his commander&#039;s plan to welcome them into the Decepticons proper. Starscream feared that the Combaticons were not true Decepticons, but instead using their new allegiance to further their own quest for power. Deathsaurus countered that was what made them the perfect Decepticons, and reminded his new lieutenant that ambition is what separates the Decepticons from the stagnation and complacency of the Autobots. Starscream acquiesced and was ordered by Deathsaurus to help Lyzack prepare the medical bay for the arriving Combaticons. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus observed as the Combaticons were repaired, and ordered Constructicons to concentrate on repairing them to the point that they could form Bruticus at Deathsaurus&#039;s will. After Bruticus proved to wild to control and was shut down, Starscream admired Deathsaurus&#039;s forethought in adding an override to the Combiner. He also warned the Warlord of an Elite Guard squad approaching their base. Deathsaurus ordered Starscream to call the troops to arms. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 2}} He himself took part in the fight, exchanging blows with [[Magnum]] and informing the Autobot that he had done nothing to the Combaticons&#039; minds other than convince them they would be better served by the Decepticon cause. Outraged, Magnum renewed his attack on the self-proclaimed emperor. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BattleLines5-istillfunction.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Did I do... good?&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Look, stop stealing other guys&#039; lines!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
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The Warlord pointed out mockingly that Magnum&#039;s backup appeared to be falling flat, at which point the Autobot blasted him in the chest. Magnum took a battering from Lyzack, and Deathsaurus picked himself up to find Magnum and [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]] right where he could finish them off. Unfortunately that was when [[Sprocket (G1)|Sprocket]] jumped on him, demanding a [[zap-pony]] ride, and then shot him in his already damaged chest. Deathsaurus ordered a retreat, however the greatest indignity was still to come, as when he got home, he found his throne had been claimed by Megatron. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus was chained and led into the gladiatorial arena to face Megatron in a ritual contest to decide leadership of the Decepticons. Deathsaurus bitterly observed that if Megatron wanted this to be a fair fight, he would allow him to first repair the injuries that were dealt by Magnum and Sprocket—but Megatron laughed off the notion that he could ever want a fair fight. Megatron defeated Deathsaurus in melee combat, clawed his face off, then blasted him with his fusion cannon at point-blank range for good measure—emerging as the unquestioned leader of the Decepticons. As the troops rallied around their new leader, Lyzack approached her fallen emperor and found that, despite his tremendous damage, he still functioned. The humbled Deathsaurus said he had no choice but to go into exile, and Lyzack agreed to accompany him. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 5}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus was part of a massive Decepticon invasion force intended to ruin the Autobots&#039; picnic. However, [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] plowed through them with his truck and left them scattered... and then left. Returning to the scene after.. &#039;&#039;ahem&#039;&#039;, taking care of some pressing business, Optimus gathered up the still-wiped-out Kreons, bound them up on a flatbed trailer, and took them to the picnic. {{storylink|Emergency! Hurry to the Base, Optimus!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus was born a [[Decepticon]] during the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]. He enjoyed a successful career [[cyberforming]] planets, but grew tired of [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]&#039;s seeming apathy towards the well-being of his troops. Eventually, Deathsaurus broke away from his command and, using a stolen [[Warworld]], led a contingent of his own troops to ravage worlds. Deathsaurus&#039;s betrayal placed him on the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]&#039;s [[The List|List]].&lt;br /&gt;
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When the DJD eventually came, albeit to offer a deal, a disbelieving Deathsaurus tried to preemptively blow up [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]]. Deathsaurus switched off his audio receptors to avoid Tarn&#039;s weaponized conversation—but Tarn tapped into the Warworld&#039;s [[inter-Decepticon radio]] and bought enough time to offer Deathsaurus a deal: join the DJD in preserving the Decepticon dream and eliminating the then-[[Autobot]] Megatron, in exchange for removing his and his soldiers&#039; names from the List. As a condition, Deathsaurus told Tarn to slay the other members of the DJD as payback for all their past victims, and Tarn refused... which was all Deathsaurus needed to see. Satisfied that his test had proven that Tarn was not so callous about his soldiers&#039; lives as Megatron had been, Deathsaurus agreed to join forces. {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Months later, the Decepticons ambushed Megatron and his Auto-chums at the [[Mortilus|Necrobot]]&#039;s [[Necroworld|planet]] {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}} but, under Tarn&#039;s command, they backed off to return at sunset. While being shown Tarn&#039;s collection of literary miner corpses (and professing ignorance of early rebel [[Terminus (G1)|Terminus]]), Deathsaurus expressed his troops&#039; frustration that they hadn&#039;t just &#039;&#039;killed&#039;&#039; the enemy already. Tarn told him this was an act of psychological torture. Later, he joined the Division in discussing how best to make the final assault. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 2: The Sun in Flight|The Sun in Flight}} When Tarn appeared with [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] in tow, Deathsaurus was more than surprised. Overlord immediately started trying to put him off, until he was shut down by [[Kaon (DJD)|Kaon]]&#039;s death. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 3: Your Fierce Tears|Your Fierce Tears}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Along with the rest of the army, Deathsaurus amassed outside the Necrobot&#039;s fortress in which the Autobots had holed-up. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}} In the following battle, Deathsaurus noticed the vigor the Autobots were fighting with and when Megatron arrived, he commented on the fact that Megatron found his fire. Despite the fact that Megatron was decimating his men, Deathsaurus reluctantly followed Tarn&#039;s order to send all his troops at Megatron. After losing his new [[fusion cannon]], Megatron fell to his knees as Tarn and Overlord stood over him and opened fire. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage|Rage, Rage}} Megatron activated a [[force field|panic bubble]], deflecting their blasts and forcing a temporary stalemate. Shortly thereafter, a psychic attack transmitted from the Necrobot&#039;s fortress gave Deathsaurus a moment of conscience, making him reflect on the many troops he had lost following Tarn&#039;s commands. [[Nickel]] shared his regrets and the two ordered a retreat of the survivors, leaving the D.J.D. to deal with Megatron and the Autobots on their own. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 6: Do Not Go Gentle|Do Not Go Gentle}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus continued to cyberform worlds in his exile. However, when his resource suppliers were slowly taken over by someone operating from the [[Benzene Cluster]], he made plans to investigate. This brought him to the planet [[Frayus]], where, leading forces alongside &#039;&#039;Commander&#039;&#039; Nickel, he joined a battle between the [[Galactic Council]] and the [[Black Block Consortia]]. He did so in defiance of Nickel&#039;s instructions to wait until the other two sides had worn each other down a little, and so, not long afterwards, found himself and his troops being stormed by unexpected Consortia reinforcements. {{storylink|The Plotters&#039; Club (Part 3): Journey&#039;s End|Journey&#039;s End}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:POTP vote Unknown Evil.jpeg|thumb|left|200px|The Autobots thwarted the return of the [[cloaked mystery villain]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
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{{quote|For empires to rise, that which they are built on must first be destroyed.}}&lt;br /&gt;
An unknown evil was a potential bearer of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. As a force for chaos, this shadowy warlord planned to rebirth Cybertron in his own image, even if it meant sending the universe spiralling towards a grim fate. Instead, the Matrix went to [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]. {{storylink|Source:Power of the Primes Fan Vote|&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; fan poll}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===2019 IDW continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
{{first|[[Wannabee, Part 1|&#039;&#039;Galaxies&#039;&#039; #5]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:WannabeePart1-Deathsaurus.jpg|thumb|right|200px|It&#039;s a lovely morning on Probat, and you are a horrible goose.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus was Cybertron&#039;s ambassador to planet [[Probat (planet)|Probat]], responsible for collecting their energon tributes. Aware of the [[Probat (species)|Probats]]&#039; worship of [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and that their echolocation-based vision made them blind to colors, the ambassador brought [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] along with him to serve as a distraction that would allow Deathsaurus to skip out on all the gross inferior creepy-crawly-fleshy parts of his job. When the Probat chief [[Natalus]] showed him the pitiful haul of energon, a suspicious Deathsaurus sniffed around and found a secret stash that Natalus was hoarding. Livid at being lied to, Deathsaurus killed Natalus on the spot just as Cliffjumper ran in, bringing the news that super-heating the Probats&#039; waste created hyper-refined [[energon crystal]]s. Helping himself to the sample, Deathsaurus decided to raze the planet, rewarding Cliffjumper&#039;s initiative with a one-time offer to help himself to a portion of the energon. {{storylink|Wannabee, Part 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When Cliffjumper made clear that he would not take part in a genocide, Deathsaurus decided that the sanitation engineer could serve as a distraction, shoving him inside a wall and framing him for the murder of Natalus to the Probats while exposing him as a &amp;quot;False Bee&amp;quot;. With everyone occupied, Deathsaurus went to work on the spires, once again offering Cliffjumper a chance to join him, noting he would leave enough Probats alive so he could come back and repeat the process in a few megacycles. Disgusted, Cliffjumper charged up a spire and rammed into Deathsaurus, sending the draconic ambassador falling onto a spire and impaling him on the energon. Damaged but alive, Deathsaurus was brought back to Cybertron in a comatose state while Cliffjumper lied that the ambassador had been caught in an accidental explosion when the two had scuttled the energon facility, so there was &#039;&#039;certainly&#039;&#039; no longer a reason for any Cybertronian to visit that planet. {{storylink|Wannabee, Part 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After being repaired, Deathsaurus sought out [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and indefinitely assigned his energon rations to the con artist in exchange for a [[Simultronic|multiworld immersion couch]]. Once inside the simulation, Deathsaurus spent kilocycles endlessly killing Cliffjumper. {{storylink|War World: Hunt|Hunt}} He was still there over forty cycles later, {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Swindle&#039;s II|Swindle&#039;s II}} and shortly thereafter [[Exarchon]] opened his immersion couch and took over his spark. {{storylink|Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part Three}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Exarchon used Deathsaurus&#039;s form as his primary avatar, battling the Autobots and Decepticons as he continued his plan to take over Cybertron. {{storylink|War&#039;s End Part One}} {{storylink|War&#039;s End Part Two}} {{storylink|War&#039;s End Part Three}} Deathsaurus&#039;s frame was eventually abandoned when Exarchon was compelled to vacate it by [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]&#039;s hypnotic stare. {{storylink|War&#039;s End Part Four}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers &#039;84&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Secrets-and-lies-84-Deathsaurus.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Talk about a shit-eating grin, amirite?]]&lt;br /&gt;
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After [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] had become the &#039;&#039;de facto&#039;&#039; [[Decepticon leader]], Star Saber was facing off against Deathsaurus&#039;s Decepticons only to eventually be surrounded. When the Decepticon commander finally showed himself, Star Saber insulted his cowardice and flew off in his [[V-Star]] just as Deathsaurus gave the order to exterminate the Autobot, to the Decepticon&#039;s rage. {{storylink|Secrets &amp;amp; Lies issue 3|Secrets &amp;amp; Lies #3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Games==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Transformers Ultimate Allstars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{Charstubgames}}&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Earth Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[file:DeathsaurusEarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|RAAAR!! I am the embodiment of death! The Emperor of Destruction! Fear me! ... Where&#039;d my Breastforce partner go anyways?]]&lt;br /&gt;
A tyrant and despot - more than often a rogue one - who can rival Megatron, Deathsaurus wields a deadly spiked flail, a destructive energon sword, and a Living-Metal Destroying cannon. Despite his power and abilities, he&#039;s perfectly content to hang back and let others do the fighting; after all, he&#039;s secure enough in his faith in his strength that he doesn&#039;t feel the &#039;&#039;&#039;need&#039;&#039;&#039; to prove himself to anyone. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Deathsaurus Bio}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Deathsaurus was on his usual en route to conquer and oppress when [[Star Saber (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Star Saber]] engaged him in a mid-space duel. He ended up trapped and frozen in his own Planet-Destroying Fortress, much to his amusement. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Deathsaurus Research}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When the Decepticons were attempting to breach the inner sanctum of a Decepticon Fortress in the Arctic, they found Deathsaurus guarding it. He declared that &amp;quot;the universe is arena, and Autobots and Decepticons alike are merely contestants.&amp;quot; His appearance scared away Brawl and Starscream. To Starscream&#039;s retreat he replied, &amp;quot;Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste death but once!&amp;quot; before returning back into the fortress&#039;s halls. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Arctic Saga - What Lies Beneath}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The Decepticons soon re-approached him, this time with Megatron and the Constructicons.&lt;br /&gt;
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Megatron attempted to order Deathsaurus to activate the fortress, intending for them to conquer Earth together. But Deathsaurus replied that Megatron overvalues his contribution and worth, and walked away. He then overloaded the energy levels of his fortress, initiating its self-destruction. He then started laughing maniacally, while the rest of the Decepticons and Autobots in the fortress evacuated. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Arctic Saga - The Monster Within}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After Deathsaurus arrived at the Decepticon Base, Starscream confrontationally demanded to know who he was. Deathsaurus was not impressed, citing that he had faced off against the likes of Megatron and Galvatron, and the former achievement piqued Starscream&#039;s interest. Deathsaurus subsequently ordered Starscream to help him find his [[Living-Metal-Destroying Cannon]] and his spiked flail, explaining that he had lost it in space somewhere over the [[Arctic|Arctic Circle]]. After failing to get Deathsaurus to agree to quid pro quo help, Starscream groaned that it was going to be a long night.&lt;br /&gt;
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During their search, Deathsaurus admitted that he had lost his cannon quite a few times. Starscream then asked if he has something like a car beeper. At first, Deathsaurus was surprised, but then intrigued and wanted to know more.&lt;br /&gt;
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Soon he encountered Star Saber, and Star Saber immediately assumed he was after Earth and challenged him to a duel. Starscream upon seeing the Autobots took off, and Star Saber&#039;s companions left him to let them settle their &amp;quot;legendary&amp;quot; battle. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Deathsaurus Research}}&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Class:&#039;&#039;&#039; Special&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Lowest Star Rating:&#039;&#039;&#039; 2 star&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Weapons&#039;&#039;&#039;: He uses a sword to chop up and destroy his foes, and a shield to bash them!&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ability: Blazing Storm&#039;&#039;&#039;: Rush in, spreading electrical fire in a large radius. All targets in the radius are disabled for 6 seconds (even Shock Towers!), and take some damage.&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Cost&#039;&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;12&#039;&#039; ability points + 3 for reuses.&lt;br /&gt;
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[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:deathsaurus Deathsaurus at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Victory}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Deathsaurus g1toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Aaawrk! Deathy shouldn&#039;t be!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deszaras&#039;&#039;&#039; {{sic}} (&#039;&#039;Breastforce&#039;&#039;, [[1989]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;D-336&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Tail/shield, rifle, Tigerbreast &amp;amp; Eaglebreast &amp;quot;Breast Animals&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Deszaras&amp;quot; transforms into a blue and grey dragon monster. Unusually for late Generation 1 toys, he has [[die-cast]]-metal feet in [[beast mode]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Deathsaurus comes packaged with his Breast Animal partners, Tigerbreast and Eaglebreast, which transform from creatures into hand-held weapons for Deathsaurus, and a pair of breastplates which lock into a spring-loaded socket on the toy&#039;s body to form elaborate torso armor for the Deathsaurus&#039;s [[robot mode]]. Eaglebreast is inserted first, then Tigerbreast fits on top, concealing it; the figures can also be attached while Deathsaurus is in beast mode, which leaves them on his creature mode&#039;s back. Deathsaurus also wields a light blue laser rifle with a molded-in flail (which, sadly, cannot be removed) that can be held either by an ordinary handle or by a second peg on its butt that allows it to be brandished like a staff or blade.  The dragon&#039;s tail unfolds to become the &amp;quot;Death Tailer&amp;quot; shield, which mounts on either of the robot&#039;s biceps. &lt;br /&gt;
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:There is a mold [[variant]] related to the spike on top of Deathsaurus&#039; dragon head.  On some specimens this spike&#039;s rear surface has a scooped, concave appearance, while on others it is filled in.  &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Destron/Deathsaurus/deathsaurus.htm More information on Deathsaurus at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|botcon}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Deathsaurusbotcontoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If you squint, he could still be [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Descent into Evil&#039;&#039;&#039; (multi-pack, [[2005]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 launchers, 2 Energon blade missiles&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the [[BotCon 2005]] &amp;quot;Descent into Evil&amp;quot; boxset, Deathsaurus is a blue and black [[retool]] of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] [[Megatron (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Megatron/Galvatron]]. He comes with a pair of swords that can launch their blade-missiles through a pressure-launch mechanism, as well as combine at their bottom ends to form a large double-blade weapon. The blade-missiles are rounded off [[for safety reasons]] like the other [[Hasbro]] uses of the mold. His head is a new sculpt based on Deathsaurus&#039;s appearance in the &#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; anime (though Deathsaurus&#039;s face seems to be copied from Megatron&#039;s).&lt;br /&gt;
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:Deathsaurus&#039;s mold was originally a ten-changer, though the &amp;quot;gargoyle&amp;quot;/bat mode was neutered for this release due to the dropping of the bat snout piece, required to give his new head enough space inside his chest cavity for other modes. He still retains the other nine modes (robot, dragster, jet, [[Popular beast alternate modes|two-headed dragon]], hand, mammoth, hydrofoil, one-headed dragon, and winged griffin). His instructions, however, assign him the six modes of the original RID Megatron, &#039;&#039;including&#039;&#039; the gargoyle and omitting the boat, griffin, mammoth and flying dragon. His tail-piece was removed for in-box storage, but easily popped back on since it&#039;s on a ball-and-socket joint.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Eleven years later, he was retooled again into [[BotCon 2016]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Generations|Megatron]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/BCDeathsaurus/deathsaurus.htm More information on BotCon Deathsaurus at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Combiner-Wars-Deszarus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hop on the dinosaur astrotrain.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Liokaiser&#039;&#039;&#039; (Platinum Edition Collection Pack, [[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 pairs of Weapon/Combiner extremities (both white &amp;amp; dark gray), 2 Sword-rifles, 2 pairs of double-barreled guns (both white &amp;amp; dark gray), Ironbison&#039;s Tank cannon/gun, Drillhorn&#039;s Drill-gun, Ion Scythe&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Dezarus&amp;quot; is a redeco/retool of &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[Sky Lynx (G1)#Generations|Sky Lynx]], transforming from a winged dinosaur thing into a space shuttle. His dino head/shuttle nose has been retooled with new eyes and a new fin, and colored to resembled the original Deathsaurus&#039;s beast mode head. His torso mode&#039;s combiner head has also been retooled, now sporting a new Liokaiser face beneath its feline helmet. The rest of his deco, meanwhile, mostly draws from Leozack and Jallguar, whom he replaces as Liokaiser&#039;s torso. As a &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Voyager Class figure, he is able to combine with any Deluxe Class toys released as part of the same subline but is, of course, intended to be combined with his pack-in [[Breastforce|Destron]]s to form Liokaiser.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Dezarus was only available as part of a boxed [[Liokaiser#Generations|Liokaiser]] [[giftset]], the only &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Collection Pack&amp;quot; that&#039;s [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; range. In the United States, this set was officially exclusive to online retailer Entertainment Earth, but was also stocked by competitor [[BigBadToyStore]], which obtained its stock through Asian vendors. In Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets such as Hong Kong and Singapore, it was available at general retail. Additionally, it was also sold at Ripley stores in Chile and at Myer stores in Australia, whereas in Canada, it was available via the Canadian [[Walmart]] website, but never sold in stores.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWDezarus/dezarus.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039; Dezarus at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===HasLab===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Haslab-deathsaurus-colored-render.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.66|It was a time of darkness. It was a world of fear. It was an age of gargoyles. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;(Colored render displayed)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Deathsaurus&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2023]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039; / &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy (toyline)|Legacy]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Tigerbreast#HasLab|Tigerchest]], [[Eaglebreast#HasLab|Eaglechest]], &amp;quot;Death Tailer&amp;quot; shield, sword, arrow; [[Living-Metal-Destroying Cannon]], flail, 6 [[Fire Blast effect]]s (Tier 1 unlocks); flight stand, throne (Tier 2 unlocks)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:The third [[Hasbro Pulse#HasLab|HasLab]] crowdfunded figure for &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;, &amp;quot;Decepticon Deathsaurus&amp;quot;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Deathsaurus Pulse&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-haslab-deathsaurus Hasbro Pulse page] for Deathsaurus&#039;s HasLab campaign&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; is an incredibly cartoon-accurate representation of the character. It is &#039;&#039;so&#039;&#039; cartoon-accurate that the monster mode (now officially called a &amp;quot;griffon-dragon&amp;quot;) depicts all the changes the &#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; animators introduced to differ from the original toy, namely its narrow bird-like beak and three-toed feet.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like [[Star_Saber_(G1)/toys#HasLab|Victory Saber]], Deathsaurus costs $179.99 USD and requires 11,000 &amp;quot;backers&amp;quot; to go into production. That level would produce Deathsaurus himself, his sword, an &amp;quot;[[Eaglebreast#HasLab|Eaglechest]]&amp;quot; partner (with gun mode) and &amp;quot;[[Tigerbreast#HasLab|Tigerchest]]&amp;quot; partner (now turning into a cartoon-accurate longbow, complete with an arrow). These partners are now officially called &amp;quot;[[Micromaster]]s&amp;quot;, even though the toys are easily the size of [[price point|Core-class]] figures. Reaching 14,000 backers would win inclusion for a &amp;quot;weapon pack&amp;quot; - his spiked flail with articulated chain, two sets of triple-stacked Fire Blast effects (to match those that came with HasLab Victory Saber) and his gigantic Living-Metal-Destroying-Cannon. If the project reaches 17,000 backers, the set will additionally include a display stand with an armature that can be arranged alternately for robot or monster mode, and, last but not least, a throne befitting the Emperor of Destruction.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Hasbro team members [[Ben MacCrae]] and [[Evan Brooks]] commented that the initial plan had been to produce Deathsaurus as a Leader-class retail toy for &#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;, with the partner beasts each sold separately as Core-class figures, but the strong success of the Victory Saber campaign convinced them to move Deathsaurus to that platform as well.  This made possible a significantly larger design that could stand eye-to-eye with Victory Saber.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://youtu.be/Z4rkJLQpWJo Interview] with [[Ben MacCrae]] and [[Evan Brooks]] on the Mr. Alan Supershow&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:The crowdfunding began on [[October 27]], 2022, and runs through [[December 12]] with an expected shipping date of Fall 2023.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===Transformers Choco===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsaurus&#039;&#039;&#039; (1989)&lt;br /&gt;
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:A snap-together [[candy toy]] kit produced by [[Kabaya]], &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Choco]]&#039;&#039; Deathsaurus is a small transforming figure made entirely out of a single color of plastic.  Versions were produced in red, blue, grey, yellow, or green.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Transformers Gum===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tfgum deszaras.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Deathsaurus got his Prime on it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsaurus&#039;&#039;&#039; (1989)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Tail/shield, rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the twelfth wave of Kabaya&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Gum]]&#039;&#039; series of candy toys, this Deathsaurus figure is a snap-together model kit, larger and more detailed than the &#039;&#039;Choco&#039;&#039; kit above, and it shows more visual contrast as it is made from three differently-colored plastic [[sprue]]s (blue, red, and grey). Although lacking any paint applications, the figure features stickers for detail, and retains most of the accessories and features of the actual Deathsaurus toy, though not his Breast Animal partners. It comes with a stick of something that might be gum.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Amusingly, this coloration makes him heavily resemble the post-&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Red Geist&amp;quot; redeco of the original Deathsaurus toy (see &amp;quot;Notes&amp;quot; below).&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|2012}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KabayaGumDeathsaurus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsaurus&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Tail/shield, rifle, Tigerbreast, Eaglebreast&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the fifth wave of the &amp;quot;modern&amp;quot; revival of the Transformers Gum series, Deathsaurus once again makes an appearance as a snap-together transforming model kit with stickered detail. It is an entirely new mold featuring much better color-matching with the full-scale toy. Uniquely, this version also incorporates his transformable Breast Animal partners - though they are actually sold separately, with [[Tigerbreast#Transformers Gum|Tigerbreast]] packed in with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Transformers Gum|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime]] and [[Eaglebreast#Transformers Gum|Eaglebreast]] included with [[Hot Spot (G1)#Transformers Gum|Hot Spot]].  The Deathsaurus kit includes a solid outer chestplate piece, so it will still look complete even if owners don&#039;t acquire the separate Tigerbreast.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Parody Deformed===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Deathsaurus pd model.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Hurff.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsaurus&#039;&#039;&#039; (1990) &lt;br /&gt;
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:A small, blue, white and red, non-transforming [[super deformed]] model kit of Deathsaurus was available as part of [[Kabaya]]&#039;s &amp;quot;[[Parody Deformed]]&amp;quot; line of candy toys. The fourth figure in the series, he came with a &amp;quot;[[PDTF Comic]]&amp;quot; comic about himself, &amp;quot;Good Job! Deathsaurus!!&amp;quot;, and more of that alleged &amp;quot;gum&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Super Collection Figure===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SCF Deathsaurus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Dancesaurus]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsaurus&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;7&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Shield, stand&lt;br /&gt;
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:A PVC figurine of Deathsaurus was released in the seventh Victory-centric &amp;quot;Act&amp;quot; of Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]&#039;&#039; line. Deathsaururs was available in both standard full-color version and metallic silver &amp;quot;pewter&amp;quot; versions, one each in a case of twelve. Both of his shoulders have sockets on the outsides to mount his shield accessory, so pick whichever arm you like best.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearing. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The pewter version came packaged with the wings of [[Star Saber (G1)#Super Collection Figure|Victory Saber]], one of several extra pieces packed with the various figures from the wave which could combine with the act&#039;s Star Saber figure to turn it into Victory Saber. The wings were available in both standard full color (at a rate of eight out of every ten cases) and rare pewter (only two in every ten).&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Destron/Deszaras/deszarus.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; Deathsaurus at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Destron/PewterDeszaras/deszarus.htm More information on pewter Deathsaurus at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SCF Deathsaurus chase.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not even some metallic paint? Okay, sure, whatever.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsaurus&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;7&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Shield, stand&lt;br /&gt;
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: Also available in the seventh wave was a rare &amp;quot;[[chase figure|Secret Figure]]&amp;quot; version of the Deathsaurus PVC, featuring the character with his inner Breast Animal partner [[Eaglebreast]] on display, rather than the normal version&#039;s Tigerbreast. That&#039;s the only difference. Just the chestplate.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Exciting.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This variant was packed in one out of every ten cases... and obviously replacing the normal color Deathsaurus in the case.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Timelines===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Deathsauruspin.jpg|thumb|75px|Deathstickus]] &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsaurus pin&#039;&#039;&#039; (2005)&lt;br /&gt;
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: The first 100 BotCon 2005 Primus-package preregistrants received an exclusive Deathsaurus pin as part of their registration package.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Robot Heroes Victory Saber Dessaras.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|The face that launch&#039;d a thousand ships.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Victory Saber &amp;amp; Dessaras&#039;&#039;&#039; (Two-pack, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2009&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:A surprise entry in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039;-branded &#039;&#039;[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]&#039;&#039; series, this [[super deformed]] figurine of Deathsaurus sports a name variant that hearkens back to his original Japanese moniker, only missing the spelling by one letter. Originally discovered amongst [[Walmart]] store computer listings in mid-2008, he would have come packaged with an equally-adorable [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Victory Saber]], but alas, the two-pack failed to materialize before the &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; portion of the &#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039; line was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:DeathsaurusAndRedGeist.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Definitely not toy-accurate, but definitely awesome.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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*While often called a [[dragon]] (including on his original box), or a [[griffin]], or a griffon-dragon, or, hilariously, a &amp;quot;bigbird&amp;quot; on his original Japanese [[bio]] card, Deathsaurus is most likely styled after traditional Japanese &amp;quot;kaijū&amp;quot;, such as [[Godzilla]] or Rodan. For his appearances in &#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039;, the animators would play up his bird-like features significantly more than the reptilian aspects.&lt;br /&gt;
*The original Deathsaurus mold was redecoed into the non-living &amp;quot;Red Geist&amp;quot; (レッドガイスト &#039;&#039;Reddo Gaisuto&#039;&#039;) mech for [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Brave (franchise)|Brave of Legend Da Garn]]&#039;&#039; toyline, which lacked the Eaglebreast partner. Although the character design in the television show for the line was significantly modified from that of Deathsaurus (see image at right), including reinterpreting Tigerbreast&#039;s weapon mode as a jet mode, the Red Geist toy itself was not retooled. [http://tfbaka.de-blog.jp/1dai/2008/08/post_6871.html More on Red Geist at a Japanese toy photoblog.]&lt;br /&gt;
*Like all non-toy robot Kreons in the &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; manga, Deathsaurus is made from existing &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; parts. He uses the [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Inferno]] helmet, the [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] wing-pack, a thick rifle, a 2x4 &amp;quot;wing&amp;quot; plate attached (somehow) to his arm to replicate the tail-shield... and then there&#039;s his chestplate. The plate itself is a 1x1 plate with twin bars and a pair of Starscream arm-guns attached... but it&#039;s &amp;quot;connected&amp;quot; to a 2x2 harness piece, which can only be done by adding a 1x2 center-peg plate in between them which is kind of unnecessary since there&#039;s a 1x1 harness piece that will do the job nicely, no middle-brick required.&lt;br /&gt;
*After the HasLab Deathsaurus campaign launched, Hasbro designer [[Mark Maher]] commented that the decision to make the new figure was made at the same time as the development of the final renders for the Victory Saber campaign.  Since that was in summer 2021, it suggests a reason for the much more prominent role Deathsaurus went on to have in the ongoing IDW comic.  Multiple issues released in 2022 used their covers to highlight a toy design that hadn&#039;t been sold for over 30 years.  &lt;br /&gt;
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===Name===&lt;br /&gt;
Deathsaurus&#039;s name is the source of a long-lasting argument. The phonetic Japanese reading of the name is &#039;&#039;Desuzarasu&#039;&#039; (デスザラス); this is represented in Latin characters on his toy packaging and tech specs as &amp;quot;Deszaras&amp;quot;. English-speaking fans would long debate the &amp;quot;proper&amp;quot; [[Japanese language|romanization]] of the name, interpreting it as Deszaras, Deathzaras, Deathsaurus, Death Czarus, Death Czaras, and many others. &amp;quot;Deathsaurus&amp;quot; had a tendency to be the most popular and well-known (on account of it actually &#039;&#039;meaning&#039;&#039; something), which led to it being used on the character&#039;s first Western toy in 2005, making it his official English-language name. &lt;br /&gt;
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At [[BotCon 2015]], after decades of such back-and-forth, the designer of the original toy, [[Kōjin Ōno]], confirmed that the name was indeed always supposed to have been &amp;quot;Deathsaurus&amp;quot;... during a panel presentation that rendered the name as &amp;quot;Dethzarasu&amp;quot;. It is anyone&#039;s guess as to why the original Japanese lettering did not read &#039;&#039;saurusu&#039;&#039; (サウルス) or &#039;&#039;zaurusu&#039;&#039; (ザウルス)—the standard ways of transliterating the &#039;&#039;-saurus&#039;&#039; suffix into Japanese—rather than &#039;&#039;zarasu&#039;&#039; (ザラス). As such, in the years before that revelation was made clear, the character&#039;s name had continued to be spelled &amp;quot;Deszaras&amp;quot; on the [[Metrodome]] and [[Madman Entertainment]] DVD boxsets of the &#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; cartoon as well as in the &#039;&#039;[[Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging]]&#039;&#039; book.&lt;br /&gt;
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Hasbro product varies on the spelling; first came &amp;quot;Dessaras&amp;quot; for the cancelled 2009 [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]] figure. For &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; [[Liokaiser#Combiner Wars|Liokaiser]] as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; line in 2016, they used the spelling &amp;quot;Dezarus&amp;quot;. &amp;quot;Decepticon Deathsaurus&amp;quot; proper would finally be used once the character received his own HasbLab campaign for a release in 2023.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Foreign names===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Arabic:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsandar&#039;&#039;&#039; (دثساندر &#039;&#039;Dithsāndar&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;English:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsanras&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Omni Productions]] dub)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Cantonese:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Sei&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;2&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt;san&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;4&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt; Saat&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;3&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt;laai&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;1&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt;si&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;1&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039; (死神薩拉斯, &amp;quot;Death God Zaras&amp;quot;)&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0pUfSBf7MKZ5aoGh2WPksSPAaQaNkouWjouvgqt9CPvRbUmHWhUF6pU4jf9xvnDAol&amp;amp;id=100063982240710 Announcement of Deathsaurus&#039;s HasLab campaign] on the official Hasbro Hong Kong Facepook page.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Korean:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Deathsaurus&#039;&#039;&#039; (데스소루스 &#039;&#039;Deseusoreoseu&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Mandarin:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Shènglā&#039;&#039;&#039; (Taiwan, 盛拉), &#039;&#039;&#039;Dà Kǒnglóng Zaras&#039;&#039;&#039; (China, 大恐龙萨拉斯 &#039;&#039;Dà Kǒnglóng Sàlāsī&#039;&#039;, &amp;quot;Great Dinosaur Zaras&amp;quot;), &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Leozack|Sàng Shī]]&#039;&#039;&#039; (China, &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;, 丧狮, &amp;quot;Mourning Lion&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Russian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Smertonosets&#039;&#039;&#039; (Смертоносец, &amp;quot;Deathbringer&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Spanish:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Zan Rás&#039;&#039;&#039; (America)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Ukrainian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Smertelnyi Sanraz&#039;&#039;&#039; (Смертельний Санраз, &amp;quot;Deadly Sanraz&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
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==Footnotes==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kreons]]&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Sludge (G1)</title>
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{{Disambigm|Sludge (disambiguation)|Slog (disambiguation)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Sludge is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Sludgeg1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;quot;Me now transform into scientifically-accurate dino!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;Sludge&#039;&#039;&#039; dumb&amp;quot; is how [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] commander himself, describes the plodding Autobot (also known as &#039;&#039;&#039;Slog&#039;&#039;&#039;). The Dinobots have a perhaps undeserved reputation for being dimwitted, but Sludge is the genuine article. He makes the other four look like scholars in comparison.&lt;br /&gt;
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As Sludge can&#039;t make much of an impression in the mental department, he likes to make his presence known physically. He&#039;ll stomp his hefty hide around just so you know he&#039;s there. &lt;br /&gt;
None of the Dinobots really like [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], but he and [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] share an especially intense dislike for him. Sludge believes that the strongest should lead, and in his mind, Grimlock is the strongest Autobot. But Sludge genuinely believes in the Autobot cause, so he tolerates Prime. Beyond that, Sludge is actually what you might call nice... Maybe not to [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]&#039;s level, but nicer than [[Grimlock (G1)|the]] [[Slag (G1)|other]] [[Snarl (G1)|guys]].&lt;br /&gt;
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{{bigquote|Sludge no like [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. Let&#039;s stomp!|Sludge&#039;s solution to every problem|&amp;quot;[[Call of the Primitives]]&amp;quot;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
====&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; cartoon====&lt;br /&gt;
{{voiceactor|[[Frank Welker]] (English), [[Kenyū Horiuchi]] (Japanese), [[Ken Shiroyama]] (Japanese, &amp;quot;Dark Awakening&amp;quot;), [[Ken Yamaguchi]] (Japanese, &amp;quot;Webworld&amp;quot;), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japanese, &amp;quot;Grimlock&#039;s New Brain&amp;quot;), [[Toshio Ishii]] (Japanese, &amp;quot;Call of the Primitives&amp;quot;), [[Minoru Inaba]] (Japanese, &#039;&#039;The Movie&#039;&#039;)|[[Liu Qin]] (Chinese), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French), [[Jacques Ferrière]] (European French, &amp;quot;Dinobot Island, Part 1&amp;quot;), [[François Leccia]] (European French, &amp;quot;Dinobot Island, Part 2&amp;quot;), [[Albert Augier]] (European French, &amp;quot;Desertion of the Dinobots&amp;quot; episodes), [[Francis Lax]] (European French, &amp;quot;Webworld&amp;quot;), [[Edgar Wald]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Manfred Schmidt]] (German, &amp;quot;Webworld&amp;quot;), [[Bernd Simon]] (German, &amp;quot;Grimlocks New Brain&amp;quot; &amp;amp; &amp;quot;Call of the Primitives&amp;quot;), [[Thomas Albus]] (German, &#039;&#039;The Movie&#039;&#039; TV Dub), [[Willy Schäfer]] (German, &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Dub), [[Ionei Silva]] (Portuguese), [[Garcia Neto]] (Portuguese, &amp;quot;Dinobot Island, Part 1 &amp;amp; 2&amp;quot;), [[Júlio Chaves]] (Portuguese, &amp;quot;Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2&amp;quot;), [[Carlos Seidl]] (Portuguese, &amp;quot;Dark Awakening&amp;quot;)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SOSDinobots-Sludge Insignia.jpg|thumb|left|Those with face like this good. Except when they aren&#039;t.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Sludge was developed, along with his fellow [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]], after the Autobots discovered dinosaur bones in their volcanic headquarters. Inspired by the power of the prehistoric beasts, [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] and [[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] built a trio of Dinobots to add firepower to the Autobot forces. The Dinobots proved too dangerous at first, and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] ordered Wheeljack to abandon the Dinobot project. Wheeljack continued improving the trio of titans in secret, crafting memory components that made them smarter and easier to control. When the rest of the Autobots were captured by the Decepticons at the [[Great Falls]] hydroelectric power plant, Wheeljack dispatched the Dinobots to free their comrades and destroy the Decepticons. The Dinobots succeeded in forcing a Decepticon retreat and were welcomed as members of the Autobot team. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Sludge&#039;s greatest weakness was his sheer stupidity. [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] exploited the Dinobots&#039; weaknesses to turn them against Optimus Prime, Sludge merely choosing to follow whichever leader was &amp;quot;strongest&amp;quot;. When Optimus Prime risked his life to boldly save Grimlock, the Dinobots rejoined him. {{storylink|War of the Dinobots}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SludgeUltimateDoom.jpg|thumb|&amp;quot;Hello, pretty trees. Me Sludge stomp you now.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Sludge and his fellow Dinobots were called upon to stop a colossal tidal wave, {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 2}} and afterwards, he and Grimlock helped repair a city that was destroyed during the terror. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (episode)|Countdown to Extinction}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The Dinobots were in the Ark to fight off the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] who came for [[Teletraan I]]. Sludge didn&#039;t recognize the new Decepticons, but was still willing to pummel them. When the Constructicons merged into [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], [[Hound (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hound]] created a [[Halonix Maximus|giant hologram]] that distracted the beast and gave the Dinobots an advantage, forcing Devastator into a crevice of lava. {{storylink|Heavy Metal War}} &lt;br /&gt;
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During a game of football, Sludge was tackled by Hound. The other Autobots later went on a mission to stop [[Nergill]] and the Decepticons at [[Washington, D.C.]], and when in dire need of assistance, Wheeljack called in the Dinobots as reinforcements. When they arrived, Sludge was pleased to hear Grimlock&#039;s order to &amp;quot;transform and destroy&amp;quot;, and his powerful feet created earthquakes. Later, Sludge and the rest of the Dinobots were deposited on Negill&#039;s home base of [[Sub-Atlantica]], with instructions to act prehistoric. The Dinobots subsequent destruction made Nergill decide to detonate the entire base rather than let the Autobots have it, and everyone was forced to flee the vanquished Sub-Atlantica. {{storylink|Atlantis, Arise!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:DayOfMachines SludgeStomp.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.15|&amp;quot;Oops. Pardon me. Coming this way. Excuse me!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Once again, when the Autobots were overwhelmed and needed good brute force, the Dinobots were called in. This time at [[Quantum Laboratories]] where the super computer, [[TORQ III]], began remote controlling machines to go on the offensive. Sludge helped out with the destruction of trucks, stomping them like ants. Sludge&#039;s long neck gave Optimus Prime a boost so that he could rescue [[Paul Gates]] who was held captive in his office. {{storylink|Day of the Machines}} &lt;br /&gt;
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After Wheeljack&#039;s attempt to show off the Dinobots&#039; finesse was a failure, (Sludge stepped on Slag&#039;s tail, unleashing his [[Fire-breath|flame-breath]], and it only got worse from there) they were sent to [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]], a place where the Dinobots would be at home. Sludge didn&#039;t mind, because he thought that more room was a good thing for a big guy like him. On the island, he rescued Spike from a lake and had a rock fly in his face (courtesy of Snarl), but with the other four Dinobots, he was cornered by Megatron and fell over a cliff, plunging into a tar pit. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} Luckily, Sludge survived, and the Dinobots got out of the pit and outnumbered the Decepticons who had arrived, forcing them to retreat. Sludge then helped release the island&#039;s energy return the flow of time to normal. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:DesertionOfDinobots2-DinoLabour.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Me Sludge celebrate Labour Day.]]&lt;br /&gt;
When [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] saw Decepticons at a public airport and Optimus Prime&#039;s squad was unavailable, Wheeljack sent in the Dinobots. At the airport, Sludge rescued Bumblebee from the incoming [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], and helped overpower Megatron&#039;s forces, but when he recklessly changed into [[robot mode]]s with his comrades, Sludge was vanquished by the Decepticons&#039; assault. Though the Autobot doctors did their best, Sludge was no longer interested in doing labour for Optimus Prime and quit with his fellow Dinobots. When the Autobots were incapacitated by the deterioration of [[cybertonium]] in their bodies, Spike and Carly pleaded with the Dinobots to help steal some of the critical component from the Decepticons.&lt;br /&gt;
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Instead, the Dinobots used the Decepticon [[space bridge]] to go to Cybertron, {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}} where Sludge and the others were captured by [[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]] and reprogrammed into thinking that they obeyed the Decepticons. Shockwave stuck them down in the Cybertonium pits to mine more of the element. Luckily, they was rescued by Spike and Carly, and sent back to Earth with a healthy supply of [[cybertonium]] for the weakened Autobots. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TFTM Sludge Devastator.jpg|upright=1.1|left|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
By the year [[2005]], The Auobots had been driven off Cybertron completely, but were formulating an assault from two of the planet&#039;s moons. The Dinobots worked in the armament factories, until the [[Battle of Autobot City]] had them accompany Optimus Prime to earth. Sludge and the Dinobots were charged with destroying [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], but were overmatched. During the attack, Devastator struck Sludge so hard his [[Sensor|optic sensors]] bulged out of his head. Fortunately, none of the Dinobots suffered any fatal damage as they were all present when Spike and Bumblebee contacted them from [[Moonbase Two]] about [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]&#039;s attack.&lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and his troops attacked the city, the Dinobots escaped with [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]], only to have their spaceship shot down over [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]]. The Dinobots managed to save the two Autobots from an army of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]] with the help of [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], and Sludge and Slag dispatched a [[Quintesson]] prosecutor—by standing on top of a door under which he&#039;d been caught. They all escaped Quintessa and flew to [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]], reuniting with their fellow Autobots. Later, Sludge was part of the Dinobot attack on Unicron and was able to tail-whip the butt of a god. Unicron wasn&#039;t quite a sport about this and the Dinobots just barely escaped being grabbed by the planet eater. Sludge was later seen listening to the speech of the Autobots&#039; new leader, Rodimus Prime. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}} {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|Sludge’s involvement in these events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic mini-series &amp;quot;[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]&amp;quot; and the storybook &amp;quot;[[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)|Transformers the Movie]].&amp;quot;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Sludge and Snarl were later left to guard [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] when a seemingly resurrected Optimus Prime returned, saying that Hot Rod, Kup, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], and [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]] had been killed by the Quintessons. When the aforementioned Autobots turned up on Cybertron alive, Arcee said that she was happy to see them, but Sludge was not happy, as he thought that meant he and Snarl were dead. {{storylink|Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When Grimlock detected [[dinosaur transform static]] at the crime scene where [[Fort Knox]] once stood, all the Dinobots (and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]) were interrogated about the theft of the building. They were quickly cleared by [[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]], though. Sludge and the other Dinobots later accompanied the Autobots in the liberation of [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]] from the Decepticons. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Sludge helped the Autobots mine [[isidrite]] on an asteroid. When the Decepticons arrived, Sludge kicked aside a &amp;quot;Dumb Sweep&amp;quot; that Sky Lynx tossed his way, and later knocked Galvatron over before he could blast Ultra Magnus. Sludge escaped with the other Autobots aboard Sky Lynx. {{storylink|Webworld}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Sludge was on hand to watch the activation of the Autobots’ new power generator. After Grimlock had suffered an accident which dramatically increased his intelligence, Sludge, along with Slag and Snarl, found their offer to fish with them rebuked. Grimlock explained the more important things he had to do, but Sludge really didn&#039;t understand what he was talking about. Later, the Dinobots came looking for Grimlock who was working on a new spaceship. Grimlock remarked that they were just in time to assist him, but Sludge complained about the Dinobot leader&#039;s new demeanor and the disapproving Dinobots left to go hunting without Grimlock. The Dinobots were much happier when Grimlock was returned to his normal self and they all went back to fishing together. {{storylink|Grimlock&#039;s New Brain}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Sludge was present during a battle with the Decepticons on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], and was among the [[Primitive]]s who were summoned by [[Primacron]]&#039;s [[Oracle (G1)|assistant]]. Travelling on board [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], when [[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]] insulted Grimlock, Sludge, who didn&#039;t like the Predacons, suggested that they stomp them. Soon a scuffle broke out, until Trypticon shook everyone back into place. The Primitives kept their tempers in check for the rest of their journey, locating the assistant and learning their mission to fight [[Tornedron]]. When Tornedron arrived on the Oracle&#039;s planet, Sludge and the Dinobots were defeated during an attempted ambush on the creature, as were most of the other Primitives. However, everyone was restored to normal thanks to the actions of Grimlock. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When the Decepticons invaded Cybertron to conquer [[Vector Sigma]], Sludge defended the planet alongside his fellow Dinobots. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}&lt;br /&gt;
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In the year 2050, Sludge and the Dinobots resided on Dinobot Island with their new members [[Slash (POTP)|Slash]] and [[Grimmaster]]. [[Carly]] called and warned the Dinobots another time portal was opening on the island, and the Dinobots found [[Quintesson]]s on their land. The Dinobots ripped apart the Quintessons, but the evil merchants used the [[Recreator]] to bring back the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s, who attacked as [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]. Grimmaster was injured opposing Predaking, but he passed on his [[Energon Matrix]] so the Dinobots could create their own combiner, forming [[Volcanicus]]. Predaking was defeated, but the Dinobots learned that the human-forged robots called [[Selector]]s were rebelling at [[Neo Scramble City]], and Carly had been hurt in the riots. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The Dinobots found the Autobots and Decepticons of the [[Cybertron Alliance]] now supported the Selectors&#039; bid for freedom. Sludge agreed with Grimlock that the Dinobots would continue to fight for Carly and humanity. During the war that broke out, [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] tried to defend himself against Sludge&#039;s charge, but Sludge just opened a fissure beneath the Autobot, dropping the ground out from under him. However, Sludge and the other Dinobots were all taken out by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] while Grimlock was busy with Optimus Prime. They recovered and reformed Volcanicus as the Quintessons got involved, dropping gas bombs on the battlefield.&lt;br /&gt;
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The madness of the Quintessons united everyone against them and their creations, as the planet&#039;s [[Angolmois Energy]] began to go mad. The Dinobots were summoned back in time by the [[Primus|Oracle]], arriving on the [[Blue Planet (GS)|Blue Planet]] of the [[Precursor World]]. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 2}} There were many parties in play on the Precursor World, and it was all really complicated, so Grimlock focused the Dinobots on what he understood. Their old enemy [[Primacron]] was there, so Dinobots smash Primacron! {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Part 1|Finale 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====Rodimus vs. Cyclonus====&lt;br /&gt;
After blasting off of Quintessa aboard one of its ships, Sludge and the other Dinobots huddled around Kup near the vessel&#039;s control panel. He stood about, muted, as the spacecraft came under assault from Cyclonus. Thanks to Kup and Hot Rod, they managed to escape their attacker, and Sludge later disembarked to meet up with Arcee and Wreck-Gar on the planet Junk. {{storylink|Rodimus vs. Cyclonus}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Together with [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]], the Dinobots were on board a shuttle fleeing from [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s, though they were more concerned about hearing one of Kup&#039;s war stories than being under attack. When they found temporary safety inside a nebula, Kup relented and told them about the time he was in the [[Elite Guard]] and fought on [[Beta-Nine]]. Eventually the Decepticons found them, but Sludge and the other Dinobots were so angry about the interruption that they made short work of the attackers. {{storylink|Wings of Honor}}&lt;br /&gt;
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In one particularly strange iteration of the [[Unicron War]], Sludge was among the Dinoobots when they evacuated [[Guardian (GoBots)|Guardian]] City aboard a [[Command Center (GoBots)|Command Center]] after Galvatron and his Renegade-Decepticon alliance attacked. Kup entertained the Dinobots with a few tall tales as they headed to Cybertron, but Galvatron attacked their ship, stranding them on [[Antares 3|Antares III]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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The four Dinobots tried to search for the missing Kup and Hot Rod, but not even Swoop could locate their whereabouts. Instead, they encountered the RoGuns. After a misunderstanding, they formed an alliance and barged into the court of the [[Master Renegade]] just in time to save Kup and Hot Rod from execution. After stealing the Master Renegade&#039;s ship and dubbing it &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;Grungy&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;, the group headed to [[Quartex (planet)|Quartex]]. Kup met up with [[Boulder (GoBots)|Boulder]], and together they alliance rescued [[Major Mo]]&#039;s group of Autobots and Guardians from [[Magmar]]&#039;s evil [[Rock Lord]]s. Sludge took part in the party that commemorated their alliance.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Autobots, Guardians, Rock Lords, and RoGuns returned to Cybertron aboard the Grungy and a Rock Lord vessel, where they battled Unicron. Before they were finished their fight, [[Vector Prime]] managed to disentangle the two universes, setting history back on its proper course. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}&lt;br /&gt;
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In a timeline where Optimus Prime killed Megatron during their Autobot City duel, Sludge was on Optimus Prime&#039;s shuttle when the Autobots set off to reclaim Cybertron from the leaderless Decepticons. They were attacked en route by &amp;quot;Megascream&amp;quot;: a reformatted Starscream now in the thrall of Unicron. They managed to escape after Megascream and his troops retreated, touching down on Quintessa to repair the damage.&lt;br /&gt;
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On the watery surface of the planet, the Autobots encountered a group of Sharkticons. Kup&#039;s universal greeting ended poorly, so Optimus dispatched the Dinobots to take care of the threat. Optimus, Kup, and the Dinobots stormed into a Quintesson courtroom, where they rescued Kranix and learned more about the threat of Unicron. When repairs on the ship had completed, the group rescued Hot Rod, who was marooned on Junkion, and returned to Cybertron, where Optimus announced his intent to confront Unicron head-on. &lt;br /&gt;
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When Hot Rod saved the day by opening the Matrix, Sludge was present to witness Optimus&#039;s declaration that the Cybertronian Wars had indeed ended. {{storylink|Transformers: Deviations|Deviations}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Marvel Comics continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
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Sludge was among a number of Autobots under [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]&#039;s command who crewed the [[Ark (G1)|ark]]. After it crashed into [[Earth]], the ark detected [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and repaired Sludge and three others into the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. The Dinobots soon tracked down Soundwave, but he proved too much for them to handle until Grimlock used his brain and brought the nearby cliff down, knocking them all offline. {{storylink|In the Transformers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Sludge and the other Dinobots live in an underground jungle environment, hidden beneath the Antarctic ice cap. He can fly. Sludge was travelling to the Autobots’ headquarter when he and the Dinobots were attacked by Starscream and the Decepticon superjets. The Dinobots managed to fend off the Decepticons, and continued to Autobot headquarters.&lt;br /&gt;
Back at the Dinobots’ base, another Sludge, immersed in his tar cocoon, awaited activation to join the Autobot ranks. When the [[Crusher (G1)|Crusher]], a Decepticon juggernaut, forced its way into the Dinobots’ headquarters, the vibrations it produced inadvertently freed the cocooned Dinobots, who charged at Megatron and Soundwave to fend them off. {{storylink|Jaws of Terror}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Optimus had requested Sludge and the rest of the Dinobots’ assistance when he and Prowl investigated Decepticon activity on the island of [[Buru]]. Upon their arrival, the Dinobots quickly began overpowering the Insecticons on the island. {{storylink|Slaves of the Insecticons}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Sludge and the other Dinobots stood by while Swoop mercilessly butchered Devastator and killed the Constructicons one by one. The rest of the Dinobots then joined in ripping the Constructicons&#039; carcasses into scrap metal for good measure. {{storylink|Battle for Earth}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] learned that his &amp;quot;twin Autobot&amp;quot; had been captured by [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], he swore to rescue [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] himself. [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] advised him to take Sludge and [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] with him, as their muscle would come in handy against Devastator. The three Autobots made their way to Decepticon headquarters, avoiding best they could the many traps that lay before it. The trio then encountered a couple of Decepticon guards, but made short work of them. Once within Decepticon headquarters, they encountered Devastator. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to defeat the Decepticon gestalt, and were themselves taken prisoner. Some time later, Megatron took Sludge and the others out of their cell to show them that the Autobots had agreed to surrender; on the Decepticons&#039; doorstep was left a statue of Devastator, with a note attached explaining that it was a peace offering. The statue turned out to be a ruse however, and Autobot reinforcements burst forth from within it. Sludge participated in the battle that ensued, which eventually ended in a victory for the Autobots. {{storylink|The Autobots&#039; Secret Weapon}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When Optimus learned from Cosmos that the Decepticons were razing a human village to build a fuel plant in its place, he had the Dinobots hide within the other Autobots&#039; vehicle modes to sneak up on the enemy. Once they were in close enough proximity to [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and his minions, the Dinobots were released and the battle against the evil robots commenced. Sludge struck the first blow in combat, tackling [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] into a pit to &amp;quot;make him go crunch!&amp;quot; Kickback and Ravage then nearly managed to sneak up on Sludge and Slag, but [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] and [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] intercepted the two Decepticons before they could harm the Dinobots. The Decepticons were beaten up, shoved into a pit, and covered with quick-drying cement to trap them. {{storylink|The Autobot Spy in the Sky}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Sludge and the rest of the Dinobots gathered around Grimlock as Hot Rod explained to them that he was being chased by a squad of Decepticons. Hot Rod then took off towards Autobot City to warn Ultra Magnus while the Dinobots headed to confront the Decepticons. In the battle that ensued, Sludge was taken by surprise by Starscream, who managed to land a hit on Swoop. The Autobots were eventually able to beat the Decepticons back, and were cheered on by the nearby humans as they headed back for Autobot city. {{storylink|Battle at Oil Valley}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Sludge took part in a battle over energon cubes at [[Mount St. Hilary]] which ended when [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] scarfed all the energon. {{storylink|The Lost Treasure of Cybertron}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Sludge and the rest of the Dinobots accompanied Hot Rod, Kup and Arcee on a space-faring mission. Sludge helped load the ship&#039;s cargo. The ship wound up malfunctioning, and they crash-landed on the planet Quintesson. There, they encountered Wheelie, who warned them about the planet&#039;s evil inhabitants. They soon encountered a few Quintessons leading their Sharkticon soldiers to apprehend them. Sludge used his armoured tail to swat away three Sharkticons at once. After the Quintessons had been defeated, the Autobots left the planet in the ship that had once been piloted by Wheelie&#039;s parents. {{storylink|The Story of Wheelie, the Wild Boy of Quintesson}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Sludge, along with the rest of the Dinobots, was present during Earth&#039;s distant past, when [[you]], Ravage and Laserbeak travelled through time. The Dinobots quickly learned about the Decepticons&#039; plan to attack the Autobots still slumbering in stasis aboard the crashed Ark, and set out to oppose them. Whether or not they succeeded was up to you!&lt;br /&gt;
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Sludge, along with the rest of Dinobots, was feeling disagreeable and bored while on lookout duty in [[Hidden Valley]]. Sludge absent-mindedly splashed Slag, causing the later to pick a fight with Sludge, which in turn caused the Dinobots to be distracted from the vigil long enough for the Decepticon Bombshell to sneak nearby and fire a mortar at the group. Sludge and most of the Dinobots were knocked down by the blast, and injected with mind-controlling [[cerebro-shell]]s. Now Bombshell&#039;s mind-slave, Sludge was ordered to go about and wreak havoc.&lt;br /&gt;
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If the only Dinobot to have escaped the cerebro-shells, Swoop decided to go warn Optimus of what has transgressed, Sludge went freely about the country side, destroying farmlands and endangering human lives. In order to stop the Dinobots, Optimus was presented with two options. The first was to use Windcharger&#039;s magnetic abilities to try and dislodge the cerebro-shells. This was a risky plan, and with the Dinobots approaching [[Bandit&#039;s Bluff]], Mirage suggested they could alternatively use his own holographic powers to subdue the Dinobots. Going with the original plan involving Windcharger has an equal chance of either removing the cerebro-shells harmlessly, or pulling the Dinobots apart and destroying them. In the event that Windcharger manages to successfully extract the cerebro-shells without killing the Dinobots, the Autobots discover that what has transpired is only the beginning of a Decepticon plot. Optimus sends a squad of Autobots to [[Dolphin&#039;s Bay]], prompting Sludge to volunteer himself for the underwater mission that is to come. If Optimus decides to send Sludge along, he arrives first on-location by accidently taking a shortcut. Finding himself waiting for Bumblebee and Skids, he decides to take a nap, and becomes indistinguishable from a rock, half-submerged in the water. Events can unfold so that the Autobots decide to trick the Decepticons into thinking the Dinobots are still under their control in order to rescue Bumblebee, who has been captured while Sludge slumbered. In this case, Swoop flies to Dolphin&#039;s Bay and quickly finds his fellow Dinobot. The plan is a success, and during the course of the battle that ensues, Starscream&#039;s gun is melted after Thrust&#039;s laser bounces off Sludge&#039;s tough hide and hits it. The Decepticons defeated, the Autobots party in celebration. If events unfold differently, Sludge rescues Skids after the mini-sub the later is piloting goes haywire. Thanks to Sludge&#039;s help, the Autobots successfully mount a direct attack against the Decepticons operating out of Dolphin&#039;s Bay, and win the day. If events play out differently still, Sludge rescues Bumblebee and defeats the Decepticons by himself by creating massive waves in the Bay, using the great size of his dinosaur mode. &lt;br /&gt;
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If Optimus decided to use Mirage&#039;s abilities to subdue the Dinobots, Sludge is the first to see Optimus&#039;s false-image made to fool the Dinobots into tumbling into the ocean. The Dinobots fall for the Autobots&#039; ruse, and the cerebro-shells are then removed safely at the Autbots&#039; base.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optimus may also opt to go for a full-frontal assault to stop the Dinobots&#039; rampage. If he does so, Sludge&#039;s cerebro-shell is the second to be dislodged in the midst of the ensuing battle. Though disgruntled, the Dinobots return to their usual selves once the mind-control devices are destroyed.&lt;br /&gt;
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In the event that Swoop manages to overpower Bombshell early on and prevent the Dinobots from going on a rampage at all, Sludge may resumes his fight with Slag, leading Swoop to get bumped on the head and forget all of the events that had just transpired. Even if Swoop retains his memory, Sludge remains oblivious to being mind-controlled at all. {{storylink|Dinobots Strike Back}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Sludge was present at the Autobot city of Metroplex when an Autobot Alert sounded.&lt;br /&gt;
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He and the other Autobots learned of two Decepticon plots simultaneously occurring. One of which was the theft of a coded message meant for Ultra Magnus&#039;s eyes only. If Ultra Magnus decided to prioritize theft of the coded message, Sludge was part of the captive audience that listened to Kup divulge information about an ancient Autobot formula. Sludge took off towards the Autobots’ desert research centre along with a number of other Autobots. Once there, they learned from Springer that the Cybertite sphere containing the formula was discovered by humans during the 16th century. If the Decepticons had decoded Springer&#039;s message, they would be searching off the coast of California, where the ship containing the sphere had sunk. If they hadn&#039;t decoded the message, the Decepticons would still be digging in the nearby crater.&lt;br /&gt;
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If Ultra Magnus decided to assume that the Decepticons had already decrypted the message, he ordered his forces to split up to more efficiently address the situation. Sludge was part of the main group of Autobot forces led by Ultra Magnus towards the California coast. Arriving at the scene, Ultra Magnus&#039;s troops were informed by Powerglide (who had flown ahead of the land-bound group) that he had discovered the location of the sunken ship containing the cybertite sphere. Simultaneously, Blurr caught up with the group to inform them that the Decepticons were quickly approaching. The Autobots then needed to decide whether they would raise the ship themselves, or try and ambush the Decepticons after they had done so.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ultra Magnus came up with three separate possible plans, one of which required Sludge to use his powerful dinosaur mode to retrieve the sunken ship, and haul it out of the water. Hot Rod would then retrieve the sphere within. Though Sludge had difficulty following the orders barked to him by Ultra Magnus, he and Hot Rod eventually managed to retrieve the sphere. The Autobots’ celebration was cut short by the arrival of the Decepticons. Quickly hiding themselves, the Autobots ambushed their enemies, and successfully shot them all out of the sky. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After Optimus Prime and Megatron disappeared into a prototype space-bridge and were presumed dead, Sludge became part of [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]&#039;s [[Lightning Strike Coalition]], a sub-faction that arose as the Autobots splintered into smaller groups. Together, they would run amok disrupting the Decepticons&#039; activities. On one of their missions, they managed to swipe a plenty of energon from [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]&#039;s [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacons]]. {{storylink|Fragmentation (G1)|Fragmentation}} Later he and his fellow Dynobots (minus Grimlock who was busy tracking down Jetfire for treason) aided [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]&#039;s group deal with [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], though the fight went unfinished when Trypticon simply left to respond to other orders. {{storylink|Revelation (The Dark Ages)|Revelation}} When Sludge&#039;s group went to meet up with Grimlock they found him missing. {{storylink|Confrontation (issue)|Confrontation}} On finding that their leader had been captured by [[The Fallen]], the Dynobots joined forces with [[Shockwave (G1)|good ol&#039; one eye]] to rescue him. The Fallen was ultimately done in by the power of [[Primus]] himself, and the Dynobots were reunited with their leader. {{storylink|Conflagration}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Afterwards, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] managed to unite the Autobots once more, and under his leadership gained a significant hold over Cybertron&#039;s resources and territories. This eventually forced the [[Ultracon]]s and Shockwave&#039;s Decepticons to sign a peace treaty with the Autobots. Sludge and the other Dynobots were posted as perimeter guards during the peace talks, in anticipation for any attacks that might come their way. Sure enough, Starscream and his [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacon]]s struck by sending in a pair of shuttles filled with neutronium plasma to crash into [[Tyger Pax]], where the treaty was being signed. Sludge and his teammates were unable to halt the shuttles, ending any hope of an easy truce. The dramatic return of Megatron with his cloned [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]] ended any ideas of truce at all. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Later, Sludge went to Earth along with the other Dynobots to go crush some [[Insecticon (G1)|bugs]] and eventually wound up under [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]&#039;s control. {{storylink|Extermination}} They were used to blackmail Grimlock to serve the Decepticons once again; however, Megatron&#039;s defeat allowed them to be freed by their mighty leader {{storylink|Brothers&#039; Burden}} and taken to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] (in a stolen Decepticon vessel no less) where they did what they did best, causing massive destruction against [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]&#039;s totalitarian regime by rampaging about. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} Though the Dinobots made much headway towards [[Shockwave&#039;s Tower]], their progress was halted by the newly reawakened [[Guardian robot|Omega Sentinel]]s. One of these titans blasted the Dinobots, leading to some &#039;rest time&#039; for Sludge and the others. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}} Later, once Shockwave&#039;s government had been overthrown, Sludge was among the Autobots assembled by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] to help fortify Cybertron&#039;s planetary defenses. The Dinobots were to help Kup bolster the new Autobot bases on Cybertron&#039;s moons. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}&lt;br /&gt;
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En route to Cybertron&#039;s moon, Kup had an amusing conversation with Sludge while [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], Slag, and Snarl looked on. {{storylink|Unreleased Dreamwave issues#Issue 11|Generation 1 #11}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Teletran 3]] malfunctioned and sent a random number of Transformers into different points in Earth&#039;s timeline, Sludge and his comrades ended up in the planet&#039;s distant past, where they were reformatted into dinosaurs and took on the &amp;quot;Dinobot&amp;quot; moniker. They were eventually brought back to present day Cybertron by a group of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] and a [[Cobra]] [[Cobra Viper|Viper]], where their powerful dinosaur modes easily overwhelmed [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and his troops. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Sludge agreed with Grimlock&#039;s plan to deal with a helpless Starscream by slagging the Decepticon and scattering the pieces. {{storylink|Redemption Center}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;The Beast Within&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Four million years ago, Sludge combined with his fellow Dinobots to form [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]], a savage abomination of a gestalt that knew no mercy. {{storylink|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences}}&lt;br /&gt;
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In the present day, Slag participated in a savage battle against the Decepticons. He did not fare too well in the early stages of the battle, being on the receiving end of a volley of Decepticon laser blasts. Then, Grimlock called upon him and the other Dinobots to combine once more into their gestalt form. The merge complete, the Dinobots then rampaged once more as The Beast. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===2005 IDW continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
{{first|&#039;&#039;[[Spotlight: Shockwave]]&#039;&#039;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Before the war, Sludge and the other Dynobots were a [[Primal Vanguard]] counter-terrorism unit. During a mission to the caverns of the [[Toraxxis Plains]], they discovered [[cyber-morphic predator]]s, subterranean creatures that attacked and nearly killed them, forcing them to hastily take on [[alternate mode|alt-modes]] based on the monsters themselves to escape alive. Already grieving over the death of their comrade [[Skar (IDW)|Skar]], the Dynobots snapped and deserted from the Vanguard when their superiors cold-heartedly locked them up to study their alt-modes. {{storylink|Underworld (IDW)|Underworld}} On the run from the law, Sludge and his pals began fighting in underground [[gladiatorial combat|gladiator battles]], and was one of many bots to come from distant regions of Cybertron to attend [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]&#039;s speeches and demonstrations of power as the Decepticon faction begun to take shape. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} Sludge and the Dynobots were in the [[Ring of Trials]] in [[Ironfall]] when they witnessed [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s rallying call for additional support against the Decepticon tyranny. {{storylink|Broadcast}} They responded to the call and joined the Autobots in the following battle for control of Cybertron, during which they took out [[Onslaught (G1)|a lot]] [[Brawl (G1)|of tanks]]. {{storylink|Endgame}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The Dynobots&#039; time as part of the Autobots was short, as they were now losing control of their unnatural alt-modes and becoming increasingly violent as a result. Fearing they might turn into monsters for good and endanger people around them, they stopped transforming and turned to a life of crime looking to earn the money needed to leave Cybertron. {{storylink|Derelicts}} During a heist on the [[Toraxxis mega-refinery]], Swoop air-dropped Sludge onto the facility, using him as a wrecking ball to break through its [[permacrete]] walls. {{storylink|Wreckage (issue)|Wreckage}} The Dynobots&#039; energon theft was interrupted by [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]]&#039;s forces, having come to conquer the facility for the Decepticons, forcing them to trigger the alarm and escape. {{storylink|Faces of Darkness}} After the refinery was destroyed in the chaos, Sludge and the others agreed to turn themselves over to the Autobots in hopes that they could help. {{storylink|Prey (issue)|Prey}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Sludge&#039;s trip to Autobot HQ was sidetracked when a riot broke out at [[Starsreach Spaceport]], and the Dynobots arrived there just in time to be caught in Decepticon attack that caused [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]] to lose control and transform into his berserking monster form. {{storylink|Massacre}} While Grimlock&#039;s display repelled the Decepticons, it only made Sludge and the other Dynobots lose any hope they had for redemption, and they left Cybertron on one of the spaceport&#039;s shuttles. {{storylink|Unleashed}} They had a change of heart upon learning that the ancient beast [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] had awakened, and returned home to help fight its minions, the very same cyber-morphic predators from earlier. {{storylink|Annihilation}} After Grimlock was able to take down Trypticon from the inside, the Dynobots rejoined Optimus Prime in hopes that Autobot scientists could cure them. {{storylink|Belly of the Beast (issue)|Belly of the Beast}} Through cleansing of their energon and restoration of their original altmodes, the Dynobots were indeed cured of their rage in time to participate in the defense of Iacon against a major Decepticon attack. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Sludge Spotlight Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|left]]&lt;br /&gt;
Over ten thousand years ago, the Dynobots followed Grimlock to revenge themselves against [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]], who had blown up a cache of [[energon]] they had stolen. When Shockwave traveled to [[Earth]], the Dynobots pursued him and reformatted themselves to transform into robotic dinosaurs with a synthetic skin as a defense against energon overload. Sadly, it did not protect the Dynobots from Shockwave&#039;s energy blasts, which melted the artificial skin and caused the Dynobots to go into [[stasis lock]] due to excessive [[energon radiation]]. Due to a deadman&#039;s switch, the [[Skyfire (ship)|Dynobots&#039; ship]] blasted a volcano that buried everyone in molten lava. {{storylink|Spotlight: Shockwave}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:GrimlockSludgeSwoopMaxDino02.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Sludge must be getting tired of being used as a giant club.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Thousands of years later, the Dynobots were eventually excavated by [[Skywatch]], {{storylink|Escalation issue 5|Escalation #5}} and though Grimlock was the first to be brought back online, he was freed from Skywatch&#039;s control through a virus implanted by a [[Machination]] spy (under orders from Scorponok). Scorponok wanted Grimlock to join him, but Grimlock refused, fought Scorponok and escaped, vowing to find and rescue Sludge and the other Dynobots. Scorponok, however, planned to take control of the Dynobots himself and use them to assassinate Grimlock. {{storylink|Spotlight: Grimlock}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Skywatch activated Sludge, and in a test run, had him attack a bi-plane. When Grimlock showed up in [[Fallon]], he and the other Dynobots were sent to intercept him. {{storylink|Maximum Dinobots issue 1|Maximum Dinobots #1}} He smashed through buildings, rammed Grimlock and got chucked around by his neck before his reprogramming was toned down, allowing him to find out Grimlock had set up a dead man&#039;s switch without telling the team and then hear Grimlock&#039;s defense. Sludge&#039;s face went &amp;quot;:(&amp;quot; during this. {{storylink|Maximum Dinobots issue 2|Maximum Dinobots #2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Sludge MaximumDinos4.jpg|upright=1.4|left|thumb|&#039;&#039;Apatosaurus&#039;&#039; was not aerodynamic. We have proved this with extensive testing.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Along with the other Dinobots, Sludge walked away after Swoop read Grimlock the riot act. When Grimlock was attacked and almost destroyed by the [[Sunstreaker clone]]s, however, the team reunited once again for battle. Although fighting valiantly, they might have been destroyed, if not for the intervention of the [[Monsterbot (G1)|Monsterbot]]s, who were earlier contacted by Grimlock. {{storylink|Maximum Dinobots issue 3|Maximum Dinobots #3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Aboard the Monsterbots&#039; ship, Sludge and the others wonder why Grimlock would side with the outcasts. They gave Grimlock a stern look when he exited the cockpit. The Dynobots didn&#039;t see the point of fighting Scorponok, but Grimlock said that Scorponok made it their fight when he turned the Dynobots against him. Snarl disagreed, saying that it has always been Grimlock&#039;s fight, that he and the other Dynobots went along with him, and that it was now Grimlock&#039;s wounded pride at stake. After the Monsterbots blasted away the defenses, Grimlock exited the ship, saying that there was no way he could let this go, and that with or without the Dynobots, there would be a reckoning for Scorponok. The Dynobots decided that arguing is pointless and followed Grimlock. When [[Hunter O&#039;Nion]] pulled the cords from [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]]&#039;s head, shutting him down, the clones ceased to function. Sludge cried out in victory, but the moment was short-lived as Scorponok blasted Sludge into stasis. {{storylink|Maximum Dinobots issue 4|Maximum Dinobots #4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Sludge gets blasted MD4.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|&amp;quot;And I have the power too!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Grimlock stared down at Sludge&#039;s dead body, brooding about how it was his fault Sludge was dead... while a battle between Scorponok and Shockwave (for rights of revenge upon Grimlock) raged on around him. Eventually Snarl, Slag, and Swoop decide to get to the Monsterbots&#039; ship while the getting was good, but Grimlock stayed behind with Sludge. Grimlock tried infusing some of his spark energy into Sludge to revive him, but it seemed to have no effect. Shockwave got the upper hand and let Scorponok escape, and in frustration, Grimlock attacked Shockwave. Grimlock and Shockwave were too busy fighting to notice the return of Slag, Snarl, and Swoop, who reasoned that, while helping Grimlock might not be much of a cause, it still beat being no better than the Monsterbots. They were noticed by Sludge, however, who seemed to have recovered due to Grimlock&#039;s treatment after all. The four of them dove into the fray proper, but Grimlock ordered them to go after Scorponok instead. When [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] was about to get squished by Scorponok, the remaining Dynobots showed up in just the nick of time. At Hot Rod&#039;s urgings, Swoop severed the connections keeping Scorponok&#039;s head conscious. But before the Dynobots could kill the rest of Scorponok, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] showed up and told them that Scorponok would be revived and made to answer to a tribunal instead. He then said they should purge the entire Machination facility, gather up all related Machination technology, and get as far away from Earth as possible as soon as possible—a plan that the Dynobots, Hot Rod, and Hunter were all perfectly OK with. Ultra Magnus later told Grimlock that having Scorponok and Shockwave in custody could help offset Grimlock&#039;s own sentence, and that the other Dynobots&#039; warrants had been canceled, and Grimlock was content with that and the fact that Sludge was alive again thanks to him. Sludge and the others meanwhile happily repaired the &#039;&#039;[[Skyfire (ship)|Skyfire]]&#039;&#039;. {{storylink|Maximum Dinobots issue 5|Maximum Dinobots #5}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Sludge King Night and the City.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3]]&lt;br /&gt;
After traveling space for a few years, Sludge and the other &amp;quot;Dinobots&amp;quot; returned to a reborn Cybertron where they joined [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] for a mission to find the missing [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]. Traveling into the untamed wilderness on [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], they made short work of a ferocious [[turbofox]] before discovering signs of Transformer weaponry and deciding to set up camp for the night. That night, Sludge was attacked and decapitated by an unknown foe as he rested in dinosaur mode on the roof of their hastily constructed hut. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (IDW)|Dinobot Hunt}} Since the dinosaur mode head wasn&#039;t his true head, he was fine, which he had to correct not only Ironhide but Swoop about. The attacker turned out to be one of the other Dinobots under the same mysterious influence that had claimed the Aerialbots. Sludge fell under the effect and became violent as well, first turning on his fellow Dinobots, then joining with them to chase down Ironhide until they were finally stopped by &amp;quot;[[Superion (G1)|The Superion]]&amp;quot;. {{storylink|Night and the City}} With Dinobots, Aerialbots and Ironhide all gathered in one place, the influence that had made the Dinobots aggressive and created Superion ceased to affect them. {{storylink|Second Exodus}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The Dinobots returned to Iacon with Superion, only to find it under attack by Megatron. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} Sludge joined the battle against the Decepticons, getting swung around as a club by [[Turmoil]] {{storylink|Plan for Everything}} and using his tail to give Ironhide the boost he needed to punch [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] in the face. The Autobots were victorious, but [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] turned the neutral population against them and had both factions banished from the city. {{storylink|Heavy Is the Head}} Traveling back into the wilderness, the Dinobots briefly scuffled with the approaching [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] before the Decepticon group clarified that they were there in peace. {{storylink|Second Exodus}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Eager to find something to punch, the Dinobots were among the Autobots who went to investigate a mysterious light on the horizon, only to bear witness to the [[Quintessa (IDW)|Necrotitan]] bursting out of the ground. {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}} Since the giant showed no signs of aggression, the Autobots surrounded it and stayed on their guard until the exiled Decepticons showed up and attacked them. {{storylink|Black Metal: Dark Cybertron Chapter 2|Black Metal}} The two groups battled until the Necrotitan suddenly unleashed an energy wave that caused extensive damage on both sides, prompting them to set aside their differences. {{storylink|Winners &amp;amp; Losers: Dark Cybertron Chapter 3|Winners &amp;amp; Losers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{charstubfiction| {{storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}} {{storylink|No Exit: Dark Cybertron Chapter 6|No Exit}} {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}} {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}} {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|Towards Peace}} {{storylink|City of Steel (issue)|City of Steel}} {{storylink|Fight or Flee (issue)|Fight or Flee}} {{storylink|Quest for Fire}} {{storylink|The Killing Jar (issue)|The Killing Jar}} {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (issue)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}} {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}} {{storylink|Conquerors Part 1: Aphelion|Aphelion}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: All Spark&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Revenge (All Spark)|Revenge}} {{storylink|Great Aspirations}} {{storylink|Conclusion}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Ask Vector Prime===&lt;br /&gt;
In [[Primax 096.0 Beta]], Grimlock, Sludge, and Swoop appeared at the last minute to save the day for the Autobots at the Battle for [[Sherman Dam]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/06}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{note|Sludge&#039;s coloration in this universe is based on his unreleased &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; toy. See [[#Notes]] for further details.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Prime Wars Trilogy&#039;&#039; continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
====&#039;&#039;Prime Wars Trilogy&#039;&#039; cartoons====&lt;br /&gt;
{{voiceactor|[[Frank Todaro]] (English)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and his team arrived in the [[Primal Swamp]], Sludge and the other Dinobots attacked the trespassers. Sludge managed to pin down Victorion, attacking her with Snarl, but she eventually managed to free herself. Undeterred, Sludge merged with his fellow Dinobots to become [[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus]]. {{storylink|The Swamp}} The Dinobots later separated, but were taken aback when Grimlock agreed to join Megatron&#039;s group. {{storylink|Primal (POTP)|Primal}} Unable to agree with the decision, Sludge and the other Dinobots departed, with Sludge taking on a leadership role. Unfortunately, they were found by [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Cron]], who attacked and soundly defeated them. Rodimus grabbed Sludge and started torturing him until Snarl confessed Megatron was headed for the [[Athenaeum Sanctorum]]. Momentarily possessed by [[Unicron]], Rodimus killed Sludge and departed with Overlord, with the others mourning the loss of their own. {{storylink|Athenaeum Sanctorum (episode)|Athenaeum Sanctorum}} Grimlock joined them in their mourning after Megatronus&#039;s defeat. {{storylink|Saga&#039;s End}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Prime Wars Trilogy&#039;&#039; marketing material====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PowerOfThePrimes-DinobotSludge-CardArt.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]&lt;br /&gt;
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The Dinobot Sludge could wield powers of the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s by linking with [[Prime Master]]s. {{storylink|#Power of the Primes|&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; Dinobot Sludge packaging bio}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|For a list of powers manifested by Sludge, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this chart]].}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Commercial appearances==&lt;br /&gt;
*Sludge, [[Slag (G1)|Slag]], and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] battled against [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] in the middle of a thunderstorm. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Dinobots|Dinobots commercial}}&lt;br /&gt;
*Sludge and the Dinobots were beating up [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] when the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] intervened. The new arrivals barreled over Sludge before combining into Predaking and attack the Dinobots from the skies. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Predacons|Predacons commercial}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Games==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; (PS2)===&lt;br /&gt;
{{Note|Sludge is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Autobot duplicates in the Decepticon campaign.}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Legends&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
When Grimlock went missing, Swoop and Sludge paid a visit to the planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junk]], but were unable to find him there. {{storylink|Wreckage (Legends)|Wreckage}} They and the rest of the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]] tracked down Grimlock to the Sea of Rust, where they were captured by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] who experimented on them and gave them dinosaur alternate modes. They repaid him by trashing his lab. {{storylink|Rescue the King}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Following the disappearance of Grimlock and Swoop, Sludge and the other remaining Dinobots refused to obey Autobot orders and set out for the Decepticon base, attacking Optimus when he tried to stop them. Having dealt with Optimus, the Dinobots continued towards the Decepticon base until the Autobots managed to overwhelm and imprison them. {{storylink|Day of the Dinobots - Part 1}} The trio were released during a night raid by Grimlock and Swoop. The five Dinobots marched on the Decepticon base, but were defeated by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]. {{storylink|Day of the Dinobots - Part 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The Dinobots supported Grimlock when their leader decided to take control of the Autobot army, and took part in an attack on the Decepticons, capturing Megatron and Shockwave. {{storylink|Me, Grimlock, King}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When Optimus fell in battle during a massive Decepticon attack on Autobot City and Grimlock took command, Sludge and the other Dinobots joined him in crushing the Decepticon forces. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots (Legends)|S.O.S. Dinobots}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Sludge was caught up somehow in a [[Quintesson]] plot to kidnap several Autobots during the [[Galactic Olympics|Galactic Games]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Rising&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Battle Tactics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Slog.jpg|thumb|400px]]&lt;br /&gt;
Slog participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Rare character who could be recruited by collecting 160 units of Cybermetal, 95 units of Transmetal, and 20 event cores. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Frontiers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Earth Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EarthWars-Slog.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|Me don&#039;t wanna fight, but me have to. Grimlock said.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Despite his plodding, lumbering gait and bulldozer-like approach to anything in his way, Sludge is a gentle and even shy &#039;bot at heart. But conscious of his bellicose fellow Dinobots, and wary of their scorn, he keeps his sensitive side hidden. Sludge&#039;s seismic footfalls have been known to cause inadvertent landslides, which sometimes bury Sludge and anyone nearby, making others dismiss him as clumsy and accident prone.&lt;br /&gt;
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Sludge was practicing his walking when he stumbled into [[Polyhex]]. [[Straxus (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Straxus]] had his eyes on him, and sent the Insecticons to ambush him. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Dark Deeds}} He shrugged off the stings of the Insecticons and swatted away a cerebro-shell, but another one drilled into his head. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Mind Games}} With Sludge under Bombshell&#039;s control, he was transported to Earth.  Starscream then presented him as a gift to Megatron, which actually impressed him. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Out of Control}} The Decepticons then headed to an abandoned spaceport where they had set up for a Moonbase operation, and lured the Dinobots there. Under the command &amp;quot;Crush Dinobots&amp;quot;, Sludge battled his fellow Dinobots and overpowered them. As Megatron was preparing for the finishing kill, Sludge, according to Starscream&#039;s command, pushed him down an empty rocket silo. He then fell unconscious, and Drift, who was observing the course of events, called for an emergency shuttle extraction.  {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Double-Crossed}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Back the base, Bumblebee was going to fetch Ratchet, but Grimlock insisted that they would take care of him. It didn&#039;t help when Sludge heard that Slug was going to fetch a drill to fix his head. &lt;br /&gt;
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{{note|Due to rights issues, Sludge was initially given the name &amp;quot;Slog,&amp;quot; but has since reacquired his more traditional name.}}  &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Class&#039;&#039;&#039; - Warrior&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Lowest Star Rating&#039;&#039;&#039;: 2 stars&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Weapons&#039;&#039;&#039;: Sludge mainly sticks to his beast mode, and smashes things with his feet and head. When in bot mode, he uses a triple barreled &amp;quot;seismic gun&amp;quot; of the same model as [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] to create seismic quakes that damage walls immensely.&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ability: Seismic Charge&#039;&#039;&#039; - Target an enemy wall with a resonating seismic charge. The explosion deals damage for each wall within the radius, and quadruple damage to walls.&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Cost:&#039;&#039;&#039; 8 ability points +3 for reuses.&lt;br /&gt;
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[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:slog  Slog at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1Sludge toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Sludge crush Littlefoot&#039;s mama.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sludge&#039;&#039;&#039; (Dinobot, [[1985]]/[[1986]]/[[1992]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;27&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Energo weapon|energo sword]], [[electron cannon]], rocket pod launcher, 3 [[Missile|rockets]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Sludge was released as part of the second series of Transformers in 1985, transforming into a robotic &#039;&#039;{{w|Brontosaurus}}&#039;&#039;. He has a trio of silver rockets, a rocket launcher, a black gun, and a red sword. Like most &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039;-era molds, Sludge also has a conspicuous driver compartment located in his chest. In stark contrast to most &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toys of his era, Sludge is fairly well articulated in [[robot mode]]. He has a waist swivel, his legs move in and out at the hips as well as back and forth, and he has articulated knees. He also has articulated elbows and wrists, although they can only bend inward. Still, impressive for his time. He can totally facepalm.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In Japan, he and the other Dinobots were offered as mail-away items during &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (toyline)|Operation Combination]]&#039;&#039;; Sludge cost 2300 yen (his original retail price) and two [[Robot Point]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-dinbots-sludge/630/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Sludge at Transformerland.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Sludge/sludge.htm More information on Sludge at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|1991Classic}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sludge&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[1991]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: energo sword, electron cannon, rocket pod launcher, 3 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
: Sludge was re-released in the European &amp;quot;[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]&amp;quot; line in 1991, with no notable changes. In Greece, these releases were added to re-releases of the [[Defensor (G1)#Toys|Defensor]] and [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Toys|Devastator]] giftsets.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|DinobotsSet}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Platinum-Edition-G1-Dinobots-Slog.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Sludge work for [[Jason David Frank|Tommy Oliver]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobots&#039;&#039;&#039; (Platinum Edition 5-pack, [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; Dinobots 5-pack, Slog is another slight G1-inspired redeco/new-head retool of [[Slog (AOE)#Generations|&#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; Voyager Class Slog]]. While the deco is pretty much the same as the &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; figure, this Slog doesn&#039;t feature chromed side thighs.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Slog was bundled with Grimlock, Slug, Snarl, and Strafe.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This set was initially released as a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] exclusive in Canada in October 2015, followed by Singapore a month later (although it&#039;s currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular store there or not). Much later, it became available via the Australian Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us website (but never found in stores). In the United States, it was initially only available online via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[BigBadToyStore]] before being found at discount chain Ross a year after its intial release in Canada.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|SDCC2015}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Kreon Class of &#039;85&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon figure set, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B5152&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Voted&#039;&#039;: Most Likely to Lose a Spelling Bee By Misspelling &amp;quot;Bee&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: scoped pistol, sword&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Slog&amp;quot; (renamed thanks to [[trademark]]) is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier &amp;quot;peg-in-peg&amp;quot; torso/waist connection. His body [[tampograph]]s are heavily toy-based.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] &amp;quot;[[Kreon Class of &#039;85]]&amp;quot; 30-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/SDCCKre-OSlog/slog.htm More information on Slog at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PotP Sludge.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Sludge&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2018]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;PP-14&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[June 30]], 2018&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Blaster, Prime Armor/combiner hand, Prime Master gap filler/gun&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)|[[Robby Musso]] (concept artist)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Dinobot Sludge&amp;quot; (he got his name back!) is a heavy retool of [[Slag (G1)#Power of the Primes|Dinobot Slug]] (unlike Slug, Sludge gets to keep the robot mode wings from his original design) and transforms into a robotic &#039;&#039;Brontosaurus&#039;&#039;, as well as a limb for [[Volcanicus (POTP)#Toys|Volcanicus]] or any &#039;&#039;[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039;-style combiner (or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; Godbomber]]&#039;s legs). Like the other Dinobots in this subline, Sludge is partially composed of translucent plastic with gold paint on the inside, to give him a &#039;layered&#039; look reminiscent of his original toy. This includes the hind legs of his Dino Mode, which unlike Slug&#039;s are single-cast translucent pieces. As with all &#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class figures, he comes with Prime Armor with a place for a [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]], [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]], or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]] that can transform into a hand for a combiner. The filler piece in the Armor&#039;s &amp;quot;Master socket&amp;quot; can be removed and wielded as a weapon accessory. He also comes packaged with the same blaster weapon packaged with Slug.&lt;br /&gt;
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: For whatever reason, Sludge is absolutely &#039;&#039;riddled&#039;&#039; with [[5 mm post|5 mm hole]]s; between his robot and dino modes, he has a whopping total of &#039;&#039;&#039;13&#039;&#039;&#039; ports (&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;15&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039; if you want to count the two used for his arm and leg modes), meaning he has the most ports of any of the POTP Deluxes and Voyagers &#039;&#039;by far&#039;&#039;. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Sludge unfortunately suffers from the same combiner peghole issue as Slug, being &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; thinly molded and easily broken. &#039;&#039;Extreme&#039;&#039; caution should be taken when plugging anything into it or manipulating what may have already been inserted. Should the plastic snap, its tension will be severely reduced and may lead to the combiner hands or feet falling out. In some cases, it may simply not be possible to avoid breaking the peghole aside from not using it. Also like Slug however, the peghole on the bottom of his foot used for combiner hands is considerably thicker and less prone to breakage.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In China, he was also released along with the other 4 Dinobots as a gift-set, exclusive to Hasbro China&#039;s TianMao site.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=559183834163&amp;amp;skuId=3853426938808&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations Selects&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-JP-Volcanicus-Sludge.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sadly, a cartoon-accurate color scheme does not equal an improved IQ.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Volcanicus&#039;&#039;&#039; (Gift set, [[February 27]], [[2021]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;TT-GS11&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** &#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 guns, 2 swords, 2 Magma Swords, 2 arm-mounted cannons, twin &#039;stunner&#039; laser rifle, 2 foot-plates, left &amp;amp; right fists&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039; Sludge is a redeco of his &#039;&#039;[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]&#039;&#039; figure, but now with a G1 cartoon-inspired deco. [[TakaraTomy Mall]] gives this figure the [[Function|title]] &amp;quot;Dinobot Dense Forest Warrior Slage&amp;quot;. {{sic}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810172079/ &amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;[Domestic: Limited to TAKARATOMY MALL]&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt; Transformer GENERATION SELECTS Volcanicas]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Studio-Series-86-Leader-Class-Sludge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sludge forgot to bring a [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|fri]][[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Studio Series|end]] along for the ride.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Sludge&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Movie&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;The Transformers: The Movie&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;86-15&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;SS-89&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[August 27]], [[2022]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Blaster, &amp;quot;Mockery of Justice&amp;quot; backdrop&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Felipe Hamame]] (instruction designer)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released to commemorate the 35th anniversary of &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Studio Series]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Dinobot Sludge&amp;quot; is a Leader Class-sized figure approximating his [[:File:Sludgeg1.jpg|character art]] from &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Collection]]&#039;&#039;, transforming into a mechanical &#039;&#039;{{w|Brontosaurus}}&#039;&#039; that hybridizes his cartoon and G1 toy appearances. The third of the original Dinobots to receive the &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; treatment, Sludge comes with his traditional cannon accessory which can either be wielded in robot mode or stored under his dinosaur mode&#039;s belly. Sludge&#039;s toy packaging uses the &amp;quot;window-less&amp;quot; style first seen with [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Coronation Starscream]], with the box art depicting Sludge blasting away hordes of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Unlike the other Generation 1-styled &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; Dinobots so far, Sludge does not come with an additional mini-figure.  To make up for this, Sludge has significantly more complex engineering that results in him having a dinosaur mode that&#039;s decidedly larger than Grimlock&#039;s or Slug&#039;s.&lt;br /&gt;
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: In an undocumented feature, Sludge’s blaster accessory can store on his back by plugging its 5mm post handle into either of the two screw holes along the length of the dino neck.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Also not mentioned in the instructions - in robot mode, if the front dino legs hanging off the back are angled to sit flush against the dino neck with the dino feet sandwiched tightly between the dino chin and neck with the dino head folded up, it will create a much more secure backpack with enough clearance for a complete 180-degree waist swivel without the backpack getting undone. Whether this was an intentional part of the design that was erroneously omitted from the instructions or just a happy accident is unknown.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Sludge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Sludge get mad if you use dino-head for not intended purpose in big-bot mode!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Sludge&#039;&#039;&#039; (Core Class, [[2023]]) &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;1 of 6: [[Volcanicus#Legacy|Volcanicus]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shu Umezu]] and [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[https://www.instagram.com/p/CjNwidkuAN4/ Design notes on the &#039;&#039;Legacy Evolution&#039;&#039; Dinobots]] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on Instagram.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy#Evolution (2023)|Legacy: Evolution]]&#039;&#039; Core Class toys, &amp;quot;Dinobot Sludge&amp;quot; is a smaller version of the &#039;&#039;Brontosaurus&#039;&#039; Dinobot. Sludge is also notable in being part of the first Core Class combiner: forming the lower half of the torso for Volcanicus, akin to [[Dinoking]]&#039;s [[Rairyu]]. As a result of forming a combiner part on such a small scale, he comes with noticeable kibble; his rear dino mode legs hang off his robot mode legs, with the molded robot thighs and the lower legs&#039; articulation being compromised by them.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===Decoy===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Cybertron Hero Collection 9&#039;&#039;&#039; (multi-pack, [[1986]])&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sludge&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[1987]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Decoy number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;14&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple &amp;quot;checklist&amp;quot; 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]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Sludge/sludge.htm More information on Decoy Sludge at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Loyal Subjects===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tlssludge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Me Sludge deformed, but scientifically accurate!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sludge&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2014]])&lt;br /&gt;
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: [[The Loyal Subjects]] Sludge is a Wave 3 figure with standard articulation. He has a cute widdle dino head on his back. For every 16 figures, there is one Sludge.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Like most of his wave, Sludge&#039;s bio card plagiarizes this wiki article&#039;s opening paragraphs.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Trading Card Game&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:W1DinobotSludge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Sludge, Mighty Stomper&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2018]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 1&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;UT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T16/T40&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;8&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Sludge, Mighty Stomper&#039;&#039;&#039; is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: The artwork on the card is reused from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile card game, with Bot-mode line-art by [[Dan Khanna]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:W2DinobotSludge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Sludge, Dino Demolitions&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T18/T46&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;8&lt;br /&gt;
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: Dinobot Sludge, Dino Demolitions was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Dinobot Sludge, Dino Demolitions is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Dinobot Sludge, Dino Demolitions depicts [[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus]]&#039;s right leg, which is formed by Sludge in the artwork. &lt;br /&gt;
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: The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile game.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Dinobot Sludge, Dino Demolitions can be used to form Volcanicus, Fiery Champion with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Dinobot Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Dinobots are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SLUDGEev.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Evolution of Sludge&#039;s character model.]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2SludgeBoxart.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|WANT.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Sludge was originally a &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Dinosaur Robo Brontosaurus&amp;quot;. The only differences between this incarnation and the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; release is that the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; version has a gold-chromed sword, as well as coming with a red-and-black Diaclone pilot figure.&lt;br /&gt;
* Sludge went through several preliminary names, including &#039;&#039;&#039;Brontobot&#039;&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;&#039;Piledrive&#039;&#039;&#039;,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20071230210811/http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=41003 Jim Sorenson revealed] that the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; cartoon]] [[production bible|series bible]] features a descriptions of him typed with the name &amp;quot;Piledrive&amp;quot;, then crossed out by hand and relabeled &amp;quot;Sludge&amp;quot;. He was also listed parenthetically as &amp;quot;Brontobot&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and &#039;&#039;&#039;Bronton&#039;&#039;&#039;.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Bronton&amp;quot; is from the [[Sunbow Productions]] cast list page for &amp;quot;[[Countdown to Extinction (episode)|Countdown to Extinction]]&amp;quot;, and was evidently coined by writer [[Donald F. Glut]].[http://web.archive.org/web/20070217131842/http://members.aol.com/tfencyc/interview_glut.html]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* Sludge&#039;s alt mode was originally identified as a &#039;&#039;Brontosaurus&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;But not that often, really. Dinobot toy packaging and instructions identified them only as &amp;quot;dinosaurs.&amp;quot; It didn&#039;t seem to come up in the comics or his bios either. Specific mentions of him being a &#039;&#039;Brontosaurus&#039;&#039; include the cartoon [[production bible]] and the episode [[S.O.S. Dinobots]].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; (a sauropod dinosaur), more recent depictions (such as the 2005 IDW continuity) have updated this to a different species of sauropod like &#039;&#039;{{w|Apatosaurus}}&#039;&#039; or &#039;&#039;{{w|Saltasaurus}}&#039;&#039;. Recently, &#039;&#039;Brontosaurus&#039;&#039; has been rehabilitated as a proper genus of animal. Hooray, Sludge!&lt;br /&gt;
* The overall design and transformation sequence of the original Sludge toy served as the basis for &#039;&#039;&#039;[[:File:ThunderGeist.jpg|Thunder Geist]]&#039;&#039;&#039;, one of four recurring villainous henchmen on the Takara/Sunrise co-production &#039;&#039;[[Brave (franchise)|Brave Exkaiser]]&#039;&#039;. In what might be called [[Beast (G1)|a vision of things to come]], the four &amp;quot;Geisters&amp;quot; were once briefly fused into a single robot called &amp;quot;[[:File:MadGeister.jpg|Mad Geister]]&amp;quot; (マッドガイスター &#039;&#039;Maddogaisutā&#039;&#039;). However, because each Geister controlled a portion of the combined body—and, aside from [[:File:PteraGeist.jpg|Ptera Geist]], they had the accumulated brain power of a Froot Loop—this ended rather badly. In a more successful (if not [[Mega-Dinobot|also prescient]]) later development, the Geisters learned to merge in groups of two, with Thunder Geist forming the lower body of &amp;quot;[[:File:PtederAndHormor.jpg|Pteder]]&amp;quot; (プテダー &#039;&#039;Putedā&#039;&#039;).&lt;br /&gt;
* Sludge&#039;s &amp;quot;electron cannon&amp;quot; in the cartoon is actually based on the missile launcher that comes with the Generation 1 toy. This is likely down to the toy reference photos given to the show&#039;s art team only having the missile launcher in his hand. This is also presumably the reason why Sludge and several of the other Dinobots never use a sword in the cartoon either.&lt;br /&gt;
* Swoop and Sludge&#039;s absence from the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toyline]] has never been fully explained, though rumors of what might have been persist. In the late 2000s, packaging art of both in new colors was put up for auction on [[eBay]]—seemingly from the collection of a former Hasbro employee—indicating what he &#039;&#039;might&#039;&#039; have looked like in the line. This art surfaced alongside a [[:File:G2GrimlockArtwork.jpg|screaming yellow-orange and turquoise Grimlock]], so it is possible that the three were at one time planned for a second wave of Dinobots.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Foreign names===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Japanese:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Sludge&#039;&#039;&#039; (スラージ &#039;&#039;Surāji&#039;&#039;, スラッジ &#039;&#039;Surajji&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Czech:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Bochánek&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;French:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Slug&#039;&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;&#039;Terro&#039;&#039;&#039; (Canada and &#039;&#039;Angry Birds Transformers&#039;&#039; game)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Hungarian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Iszap&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Italian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Bronto&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Mandarin:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Níbā&#039;&#039;&#039; (Taiwan, 泥巴, &amp;quot;Mud&amp;quot;), &#039;&#039;&#039;Yūní&#039;&#039;&#039; (China, 淤泥, &amp;quot;Sludge&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Portuguese:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Chafurda&#039;&#039;&#039; (Brazil comic) &#039;&#039;&#039;Lama&#039;&#039;&#039; (Portugal)&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;references/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Combiners]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Decoys]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Demolitions specialists]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 Dinobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generations Selects Dinobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generations Selects toy Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:IDW (2005) Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kreons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Mail order items]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Ironhideg1guido.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|This is what Ironhide&#039;s toys took 32 years to look like.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]&#039;&#039;&#039; is a bot of many toys, all of which are tough customers.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1 Ironhide toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sit on my face and tell me that you love me.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (Autobot Car, [[1984]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Static Laser Gun&amp;quot;, gun post, 3 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
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:Ironhide was part of the original assortment of [[Autobot]] cars released in 1984, transforming into a red Nissan Sunny-Vanette Coach SGL and sharing his mold with the contemporaneously released [[Ratchet (G1)/toys|Ratchet]]. Ironhide splits when he transforms, with most of the rear section of his van mode transforming into a [[Onebox component|battle platform]], and the remainder becoming his rather misshapen, headless robot form. The robot can mount onto the battle platform, which is armed with a raising missile launcher and front-mounted &amp;quot;Static Laser Gun&amp;quot;. Unusually for toys of this period, the Static Laser Gun can actually store when Ironhide is in vehicle mode, plugging into his undercarriage (although the missiles for his launcher and the peg required to attach the laser don&#039;t go anywhere).&lt;br /&gt;
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:As with all his fellow Autobot Cars from that year, Ironhide&#039;s mold derived from [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; line, a series which was &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; about sentient robots, but rather human-controlled machines. The Ironhide and Ratchet molds are the ones that most clearly show evidence of this: in place of a head, these toy robots had chairs behind windscreens where the human rider would control the robot. The figures did include [[sticker]]s to go over these seats that depicted a sort of robot face, but when Ironhide and Ratchet&#039;s [[character model]]s were created for &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; media, all traces of the human-controlled design were removed to give the robots proper faces and heads, ultimately creating the two designs which diverged the most from the toys on which they were ostensibly based. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The stripe on the side of his vehicle mode (a sticker on the toy) is actually based on a special edition of the Nissan Cherry Vanette. On the real vehicle, the rear section (which is black on the toy&#039;s sticker) is actually the sliding rear door rail.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;stripe&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-general-discussion/438046-g1-ironhides-stripes-explained.html &amp;quot;G1 Ironhide&#039;s Stripes...EXPLAINED!&amp;quot;] at TFW2005&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: For unknown reasons, Ironhide was the only Autobot Car not released by Takara as part of their [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original retail line]] in any form (while Ratchet was not available at retail, he was available as a [[S.T.A.R.S.]] mail away item). Ironhide was reissued several times; this article lists each reissue separately where appropriate.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-ironhide/71/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Ironhide at Transformerland.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Ironhide/ironhide.htm More information on Ironhide at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/1984/instr_ironhide.jpg Instruction booklet for Ironhide at Botchthecrab.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy classic heroes ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Gold box Onebox]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (Classic Heroes, [[1990]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Static Laser Gun&amp;quot;, gun post, 3 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
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:The original Ironhide toy was first reissued in 1990 alongside several other early Transformers as part of the European-exclusive [[Classics (Europe)|&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039;]] range. He was functionally identical to his original release.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2Gobot Ironhide.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not a Gateway.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (Go-Bot, [[1995]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Gun&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the second wave of [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]] focusing on Generation 1 characters, Ironhide transforms into a silver Ford F150 Flareside pickup truck. Using through-axle construction for his wheels, he is compatible with most &amp;quot;Hot Wheels&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Matchbox&amp;quot; play sets and tracks. &lt;br /&gt;
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: The mold is a [[redeco]] of &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Go-Bots toy [[Motormouth]], and was later redecoed into the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; [[Spy Changer]] [[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]], the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; Autobot [[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]], and the second &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; incarnation of [[Hoist (G1)/toys|Hoist]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: The toy was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] to be a [[Ironhide (G2)|&amp;quot;next-generation&amp;quot; clone of Ironhide]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/Ironhide/ironhide.htm More information on Go-Bot Ironhide at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;{{G2MotormouthMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G2-toy IronhidePM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Technically always in vehicle mode!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (Power Master, 1995)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 guns&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[Power Master]] Ironhide transforms into a khaki camouflaged-and-armored Humvee. His main gimmick is his &amp;quot;Power Master&amp;quot; pull-back motor, which you use by pulling back on his motorized rear wheels, then placing one of his guns into one of the holes above the doors, which releases a catch and allows him to zip along a smooth surface.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Power Masters were the last toys in the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; line, and were only released in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Oddly, the Australia and New Zealand releases were in US packaging, complete with [[Hasbro]]&#039;s Rhode Island address. They also conspicuously lack any mention of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in their stamped-on [[copyright]] information.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/IronhideEur/ironhide.htm More information on Power Master Ironhide at TFU.info]&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Ironhide-bw-magnaboss-toy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Yes, this Alien-faced monstrosity certainly screams out &amp;quot;G1 Ironhide&amp;quot;! Who could possibly think otherwise?!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Magnaboss&#039;&#039;&#039; (Ultra Class three-pack, [[1997]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 guns&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|The elephant Ironhide toy represents both the original Autobot and a [[Ironhide (BW)|latter-day Maximal]].}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; Ironhide transforms from an elephant via a rather complex process involving numerous hinges and unfolding panels into a rather stumpy robot. Although dumpy, he is nothing if not well-armed: he has a flip-out spike at the end of each arm, and comes with two removable guns that flip out from behind his elephant mode ears, and which can be plugged into the holes at the ends of his arms. Ironhide is packaged with [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]] and [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], and combines with them to form his [[Magnaboss (BW)#Toys|Magnaboss]]. Ironhide forms the bulk of the combiner&#039;s mass, including all four limbs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Magnaboss toy included no information about its three components beyond their names. In 2007, [[IDW Publishing]] decided to retroactively establish that the trio were the &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; characters of the same names, and included this revelation in their &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Ironhide was slightly redecoed to create [[Santon#Toys|Santon]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Ironhide/ironhide.htm More information on Beast Wars Ironhide at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Collector&#039;s Edition&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1toy collectors edition ironhide.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[June]] [[2001]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;98&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Static Laser Gun&amp;quot;, gun post, 3 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
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:Ironhide was made available in Japan for the first time as part of the &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Collector&#039;s Edition|Collector&#039;s Edition]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues, available exclusively from online retailer [[e-HOBBY]] in a two-pack with mold-mate Ratchet. As the first Japanese edition of Ironhide, this was the first time the toy had been given a [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TL-toy Ironhide.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Red, red, and also red.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Descent into Evil&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-figure boxset, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Radar assembly/energon weapon, battle sled&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; Ironhide is a [[retool]]ing and [[redeco]] of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]&#039;&#039; [[Tow-Line (Energon)#Toys|Tow-Line]], transforming from a van of indeterminate, probably made-up model, into a robot and separate treaded [[Onebox component|battle sled]], each featuring [[powerlinx]] ports that allow them to combine with any other compatible Deluxe or Mega from the &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; toyline. Ironhide himself forms the &amp;quot;torso&amp;quot; in such a combination (armed with small guns that flip out from his feet to become over-shoulder blasters), while his battle sled becomes the &amp;quot;legs&amp;quot; for another robot. And of course, Ironhide can powerlinx with his own battle sled. &lt;br /&gt;
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: He was only available in the [[BotCon 2005]] exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Descent into Evil]]&#039;&#039; boxset, which also includes [[Buzzclaw (G1)#Toys|Buzzclaw]], [[Chromia (G1)#Timelines|Chromia]], [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Timelines 2|Deathsaurus]], [[Dirge (Timelines)#Toys|Dirge]], [[Outback (G1)#Timelines|Fallback]], and [[Ricochet (Timelines)#Toys|Ricochet]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Ironhide&#039;s retooled mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Timelines|Ratchet]]; they shared a new head mold, which combined elements of both of their designs, including Ironhide&#039;s head crest and Ratchet&#039;s forehead chevron. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/BCIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Timelines Ironhide at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Encoretoy-Ironhidewithhead.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|His head problem just became a shoulders problem.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2007]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;05&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Static Laser Gun&amp;quot;, gun post, 3 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
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: Ironhide&#039;s original Generation 1 toy was made available again in mid-December 2007 as part of Takara&#039;s ongoing &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]&#039;&#039; line of [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]]. This version was distinguished by the inclusion of a &amp;quot;head&amp;quot; of sorts for the figure: one of the toy&#039;s box flaps featured an illustration of Ironhide&#039;s cartoon-design head and chest windshield which could be punched out along its perforated edges, and then slotted behind the toy&#039;s windshield. This hid the &amp;quot;chair-face&amp;quot; of the original toy and gave Ironhide his cartoon face... at the cost of making his arms appear to grow out of his waist.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of the toy was [[retool]]ed to add a pair of &amp;quot;clips&amp;quot; to the [[Onebox component|mobile platform]]&#039;s gun-base, designed to keep Ironhide more securely attached when riding it. However, these clips are right where a pair of decals normally go. Additionally, like the original Japanese release of the figure (but [[for safety reasons|unlike Hasbro&#039;s version]]), the missile launcher now fires.&lt;br /&gt;
{{G1IronhideRatchetMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy protect black ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Once you go black, you go back to red shortly afterwards.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide Protect Black&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2008]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;05&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Static Laser Gun&amp;quot;, gun post, 3 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
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:Tied in to Ironhide&#039;s &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; reissue was e-HOBBY&#039;s [[exclusive]] &amp;quot;New Year Special&amp;quot; [[redeco]] of the figure: Ironhide Protect Black (アイアンハイドプロテクトブラック). The toy was priced at 4725 yen, and pre-orders were taken until [[January 11]], 2008, with a shipping date of April 2008.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The new [[bio]] accompanying the release of the toy notes that Ironhide acquired this protective black coating to disguise himself from both Decepticons and members of the [[human]] criminal underworld, to better allow him to do his job as Optimus Prime&#039;s bodyguard. The bio also gives a name to the &amp;quot;mode&amp;quot; that consists of Ironhide standing atop his artillery platform, dubbing it his &amp;quot;Marauder Mode&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
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:[http://www.e-hobby.co.jp/shop/shopdetail.html?brandcode=034000000005&amp;amp;search=%A5%A2%A5%A4%A5%A2%A5%F3%A5%CF%A5%A4%A5%C9 According to e-HOBBY], the black coloration is meant to [[homage]] the original &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; toy which became Ironhide, but between the release of Ratchet Emergency Green  and the bio&#039;s reference to black pickup trucks, it&#039;s easy to see this is also an homage to [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|live-action movie Ironhide]]. The packaging is the same as the regular &#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039; Ironhide&#039;s.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Cybertron/ProtectBlackIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Protect Black Ironhide at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2008)===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TFU08-toy Ironhide.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey, I found my head! And that makes me sad.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: Classic Series&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Converting Cannon&amp;quot; gun/blade&lt;br /&gt;
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: As the first new-mold Ironhide toy designed to resemble the original character, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; Ironhide transforms into a red SUV of made-up model. His chest features an [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]]-like gimmick that sees mechanical detailing rise up behind his chestplate when his bumper is lowered. He is armed with a double-ended &amp;quot;Converting Cannon&amp;quot; weapon, which deploys a translucent melee blade from one end, and a gatling cannon from the other. Although the instructions indicate that Ironhide&#039;s weapon should be attached by flipping his hand to the side of his wrist (as in transformation) and fitting the weapon over the naked wrist, the hand &#039;&#039;can&#039;&#039; in fact be made to fit inside the weapon with some careful jiggling.&lt;br /&gt;
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: His [[stock photography]] (seen [[:File:Universe 2008 Ironhide Toy.jpg|here]]) shows him with a silver face and hubcaps, but as the final product shows, that didn&#039;t happen. While Hasbro claimed there would be a [[Variant|running change]] that would have the face in silver, no such change occurred. Speaking of packaging, Ironhide was also the first new &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; figure to have [[package art]] that wasn&#039;t burdened with [[dull surprise]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a nod to the [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] Generation 1 comics, Ironhide&#039;s license plate reads &amp;quot;OREGON&amp;quot;—the place that the &#039;&#039;[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]&#039;&#039; crash-landed and the bulk of the first half of the comic takes place.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The figure has a couple of production flaws. Due to a combination of three places on the figure having too much plastic, Ironhide&#039;s head assembly does not have the clearance to rise up fully, and it ends up looking like he&#039;s hanging his head in shame. However, with some heavy tinkering, the head can be raised to a more level, straight position [http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transtopia-fix-universe-20-ironhides-low-self-esteem/14298/]. The paint on the car roof has also been reported to rub off over time, and can have a sticky feel to it.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was retooled to make [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; Ratchet]] and &#039;&#039;[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei!]]&#039;&#039; [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Ratchet]] (surprising absolutely no one), plus [[BotCon 2012]]&#039;s [[Soundwave (SG)#TLSoundwave|Sir Soundwave]]. This toy also served as the model for the [[Ironhide (SG)|&#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; incarnation]] of Ironhide.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Universe Ironhide at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei!&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Henkei Ironhide toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He still has the head, and the stripe too.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, 2008-[[November 20|11-20]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-11&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Converting Cannon&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]] Transformers&#039;&#039; Ironhide is a redeco of &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; Ironhide, with a view to making him far more accurate to his [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; cartoon]] appearance. To this end, a generally darker shade of red plastic and lighter gray plastic are used. Additionally, the blue paint used for his opaque windows is a better match to his transparent blue windows than on Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; toy. As with all &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; toys, Ironhide features [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] silver for his headlights, brake lights and his Converting Cannon housing.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Although the instructions indicate that Ironhide&#039;s weapon should be attached by flipping his hand to the side of his wrist (as in transformation) and fitting the weapon over the naked wrist, the hand can in fact be made to fit inside the weapon with some careful jiggling.&lt;br /&gt;
:Same as the Universe version, or on Henkei Prowl, this mold too suffers from the paint on the car roof turning sticky even on room temperatures and coming off.&lt;br /&gt;
{{UniverseIronhideMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-Toy IronhideKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;I tell you what, you can take a safety course, and if you&#039;re still interested in guns after they&#039;ve taken all the fun out of it, we&#039;ll go to the tournament.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Destruction Site Devastator&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;36914&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;560&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Kreons&#039;&#039;: Devastator, Ironhide, Foreman, three Construction Workers&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Small pistol&lt;br /&gt;
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: After being teased for over a year (see below), a [[Kreon]] Ironhide finally came out as part of the biggest &#039;&#039;[[Kre-O]] Transformers&#039;&#039; set yet. Based on the original character&#039;s cartoon model, Kreon Ironhide is the lone defender of a construction site playset against four full-sized [[Constructicon (Kre-O)|Constructicon]] brick-bots; [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]], [[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], and [[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:He is in so much trouble.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kre-O Autobot Assault Devastator set.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Assault Devastator&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;36914&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;781&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Kreons&#039;&#039;: Devastator, Ironhide, Gunner, Foreman, three Construction Workers&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Small pistol&lt;br /&gt;
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: A [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] [[exclusive]] version of the [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]] set comes with both a Kreon Ironhide and a full-build brick Ironhide, which can be rebuilt from an armored pickup truck (calling back to the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]&#039;&#039; [[Ironhide (WFC)|incarnation of the character]], itself modeled after the [[Ironhide (Movie)|live-action film version]]) into a robot. The robot/truck build also features twin pressure-launch missile launchers, and a bonus human [[Gunner]] Kreon.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He is in slightly less trouble now.&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|Custom}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-Toy IronhideCustomKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (Custom Kreon, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;A6086&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;38&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Rack, large cannon, disruptor pistol, gripper-claw, double-bladed staff&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first assortment of &amp;quot;Custom Kreons&amp;quot;, this version of Ironhide comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His [[tampograph]]s are much more heavily-detailed than the original Kreon, based on the [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Ironhide toy]]. His &amp;quot;normal&amp;quot; helmet and large cannon (originally from &#039;&#039;Kre-O [[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]&#039;&#039;) are [[chrome]]d, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the &#039;&#039;Kre-O Battleship&#039;&#039; aliens), plus a buildable cannon based around the aforementioned chrome gun, a small pistol (originally a [[Klingon]] disruptor from &#039;&#039;Kre-O [[Star Trek]]&#039;&#039;), a bendable gripping-claw, and a double-headed staff weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Take extreme care with the chrome rifle/clear-plastic barrel combination, as attaching the two pieces will pretty much guarantee stress fractures on the clear-plastic barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|SDCC2014}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SDCC2014_KreonClassof1984_Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Kreon Class of 1984&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon figure set, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0090&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Voted&#039;&#039;: Best Bot to Bring Home to [[Primus]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Assault rifle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This version of Ironhide, has a different set of toy-based tampographs (with a very cartoon-based face), though his plastic colors are based more on the original cartoon model. He has oddly been given a [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Wheeljack]] wing-pack, despite neither the toy or cartoon giving him wings.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He was only available in a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the &amp;quot;[[Kreon Class of 1984]]&amp;quot;. Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there &#039;&#039;was&#039;&#039; no remaining stock after the show.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Class of 1984 Ironhide at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BattleChangerIronhide.jpeg|thumb|right|300px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Changers, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B5586/B0714&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;73&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sniper rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:Popped outta nowhere without any announcement from Hasbro itself, Battle Changer Ironhide is a brick-built robot centered around a modified Kreon torso, transforming from robot to off-road truck and back without removing any parts. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Like his wavemate [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#BattleChanger|Megatron]], he was only available at &amp;quot;discount&amp;quot; stores, first appearing at Dollar General, and then [[Walgreens]] for the holiday season.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShots launcher Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide Launcher&#039;&#039;&#039; (Launcher, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;BL003&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;505&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;235&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;880&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]&#039;&#039; Series 1 launchers, Ironhide is a teeny pickup truck (with spoiler) with a [[Autotransformation|spring-loaded automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a &amp;quot;spinner&amp;quot; in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. His alternate mode and chest design are based on [[Ironhide (Movie)|live-action movie Ironhide]], with his head being based on the original Generation 1 Ironhide. &lt;br /&gt;
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:He comes with a large trailer that pops open into a battle station with a pair of articulated buzzsaw-arms, and a spring-loaded vehicle launching ramp. The cannons on top of the trailer are based on live-action movie Ironhide&#039;s cannons.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Ironhide was redecoed into [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)#Bot Shots|Super Bot Dirt Boss]], [[Hound (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Blitz Shot Autobot Hound]] and [[Swindle (G1)#Bot Shots|Swindle]]. His main truck body, arms, and legs are also used by [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Autobot Ratchet]] and [[First Aid (G1)#Bot Shots|Protectobot First Aid]]. His launcher was redecoed into &#039;&#039;[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]&#039;&#039; Ratchet&#039;s [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#RescueBase|Rescue Base]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSLIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Launcher Ironhide at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BotShots 3pack Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Brawl / Shockwave / Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;Super Bot 007&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;305 &#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;970&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;350&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 1 three-packs, this is a &amp;quot;Super Bot&amp;quot; [[redeco]] of Ironhide, meaning he is cast in translucent plastic and has more lopsided strength ratings. He comes with [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotS13Pack|Decepticon Brawl]] and [[Shockwave (Movie)#Bot Shots|Shockwave]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BS3pkIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Super Bot Ironhide at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Single}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShots single Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B012&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;500&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;670&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;450&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the fourth wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; single-packs, this is a live-action movie-style redeco of Ironhide in black and bluish-silver, with orange windows.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on single-pack Ironhide at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|SpinShot}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShots Spinshot Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B002&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;845&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;210&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;570&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 2 single-packs, Ironhide is a new Spin Shot version decoed in red not unlike &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; Ironhide. As a Spin Shot, one manually winds up his upper body beforehand when transforming him into vehicle mode, where striking the front of the vehicle will cause him to burst open and spin while auto-transforming.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was redecoed into [[Kup (G1)/toys|Sergeant Kup]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Spin Shot Ironhide at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BotShotPolarAssaultTeam}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShots PolarAssault Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I&#039;ve heard of snow tires but &#039;&#039;this&#039;&#039; is ridiculous!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Polar Assault Team&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;T004&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;750&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;265&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;600&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Series 2 five-packs, this redeco of the original Ironhide toy in bluish dark-grey, with white wheels and orange eyes. He comes in a five pack with similarly-themed redecos of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Bumblebee]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Mirage]], and [[Jetfire (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Jetfire]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSPAIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Polar Assault Ironhide at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;BeCool&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShots_BeCool_BlackOffRoadCarIronhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Black Off Road Car (Ironhide)&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Black Off Road Car&amp;quot; is practically identical to the single-packed black &#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039; Ironhide toy, the only difference being that his stickers don&#039;t depict power levels but instead drawings of his vehicle mode off-roading, a tire and a wrench.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Construct-Bots&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Construct-bot_ironhide_stock.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|A truck... sure, sure...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (Scout, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces: &#039;&#039;&#039;45&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of Wave 1 of Construct-Bots Scouts, Ironhide can transform into a truck. Most of his parts debuted with him, however his head is a retool of [[Blitzwing (G1)#Construct-Bots|Blitzwing]]&#039;s, switching his angry face with a grin. His large gun is also from Blitzwing.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/CBIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Construct-Bots&#039;&#039; Ironhide at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generationstoy specialist ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Specialist: Autobots&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, [[March 25]], 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Converting cannon&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; Ironhide was re-released in a three-pack with &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Generations|Mirage]] and &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generations|Hound]], available from Hasbro Asia and [[TakaraTomy Mall]]. All three Autobots feature new metallic paint decos, and the set&#039;s [[package art]] links up to the contemporaneously-released &amp;quot;Specialist: Decepticons&amp;quot; set to form a complete image. At selected stores in Asia, the set was available with a free Autobot insignia earphone cap plug.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:CWDlxIronhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Don&#039;t expect him to be repainted with [[Offroad (CW)|black/grey colors]] with [[Ironhide (Movie)|cannons]] added. [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Really]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Axe, &amp;quot;super-cooled nitrogen/white-hot molten lead&amp;quot; dual cannon/hand/foot/engine&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the fourth wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]] [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys, Ironhide is a redeco/new-head retool of [[Offroad (CW)#Toys|Decepticon Offroad]], which transforms from a 4x4 double-cab pickup truck which is reminiscent of his [[Ironhide (Movie)|live-action movie counterpart]] to robot and back! As a &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Deluxe figure he can form a combined-mode limb for any Voyager Class toys from the same subline or any &#039;&#039;Unite Warriors&#039;&#039; figure or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; Godbomber]]&#039;s legs but is, of course, intended to be combined with Sunstreaker, Mirage, Prowl, and Optimus Prime to create [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Toys|Optimus Maximus]]. He is also officially associated with [[Betatron (CW)|Betatron]] and [[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]]. A sticker sheet was sold at [[BotCon 2016]] to enhance Ironhide&#039;s resemblance to the original &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; figure. &lt;br /&gt;
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:He includes a [[5 mm post|5mm handle]] axe weapon, and a larger accessory that can form a hand or foot in limb mode, a gun for robot mode, and can be mounted on a tab in the vehicle mode&#039;s truck bed to form a giant engine block. In an unadvertised feature, the peg on his engine weapon is the right size to mount a [[Mini-Con]] on.  &lt;br /&gt;
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:While the front hood/windshields are needed to be folded as kneecaps for his leg mode, the piece also sticks out automatically if he collides to Optimus Prime/Motormaster&#039;s (or and of Hot Spot&#039;s redecoes/retools) protruding foot while the legs are being swiveled in his standing position, unless the leg joints are bent down to lessen the problem.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Hilariously, the robot mode [[stock photography|stock photo]] depicting a hand-painted [[prototype]] that&#039;s featured on the back of the toy&#039;s packaging is missing the wheel on his right leg.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Ironhide is packed with the comic book &amp;quot;[[First Contact (IDW)|First Contact]]&amp;quot;, rebranded as &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; #15. In Canada, Latin America, and Europe, he was available in different types of [[multilingual packaging]] including a character card featuring his comic book cover/[[package art]] instead. He and the last three waves of Combiner Wars Deluxe and Voyager figures later started showing up at TJ Maxx at reduced prices with the collector card.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a part of the third and fourth wave promotion in Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s and [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Ironhide was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://news.tfw2005.com/2015/08/28/transformers-combiner-wars-sticker-sheet-for-wave-3-and-4-figures-300471 Protectobot and Optimus Maximus sticker promotion on TFW2005]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:The original sculpt was redecoed as [[Ruckus (G1)#Generations|Grabuge]], heavily retooled as [[First Aid (G1)#Generations|First Aid]] and differently retooled as [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Trailbreaker]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Combiner Wars Ironhide at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:QTransformers Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I run on Propane and propane accessories.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;QTF-07&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Q-Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Ironhide transforms from a licensed [[super deformed]] Toyota HiAce to a cute grumpy little robot.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Ironhide was retooled into &#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Ratchet]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MP27-Ironhide.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|The G1 Ironhide you always wanted. Except with hip kibble. And a beer gut. And a long face.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (2016-[[January 30|01-30]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-27&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 Laser pistols, Static Laser Gun, missile launcher, missile, 2 alternate hands, 4 nozzles, wrist [[sonodar]], chest screen, jetpack, 2 flare effects, battle sled, 2 faces&lt;br /&gt;
: &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; Ironhide is a new mold that transforms into a licensed Cherry Vanette. He is in the standard Masterpiece [[scale]] (since [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-9]]), standing between MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] and MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] in bot mode and can fit inside [[Combat Deck (G1)#MP10|Convoy&#039;s trailer]] in vehicle mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He comes with a bunch of accessories referencing many of the gadgets he used in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]]. Ironhide&#039;s [[character model]] did not include any weapons or other extra tools or devices, meaning there was little to no consistency in the depiction of his armament in the series; as such, the toy picks and chooses from the many weapons and accoutrements he was seen using. He includes a pair of generic Autobot laser pistols of the same design as the gun that came with &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Bumblebee (which Ironhide began using in &amp;quot;[[Megatron&#039;s Master Plan, Part 1]]&amp;quot;) which can be stored on the underside of his vehicle mode, a larger gun based on his original toy&#039;s Static Laser Gun (similar weapons having been seen in &amp;quot;[[City of Steel (episode)|City of Steel]]&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;[[A Prime Problem]]&amp;quot;), a set of alternate hands representing his ability to spray liquids through his fingertips (done in multiple episodes), a set of nozzles that can be exchanged for his hands based on those seen in &amp;quot;[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1]]&amp;quot;, a second set of nozzles based not on anything from the cartoon, but on the &#039;&#039;connector peg&#039;&#039; for his Static Laser Gun from his original toy, the back-mounded missile launcher from &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]&amp;quot; based on his original toy&#039;s launcher, his wrist-mounted sonodar sensor dish from &amp;quot;[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]&amp;quot;, complimented by a readout image of dinosaur bones that can be slipped behind his windshield, and the jetpack seen in &amp;quot;[[The Immobilizer]]&amp;quot;, complete with jet-flare effects. A peg hole on the roof of his vehicle mode can hold one of the laser pistols or the Static Laser Gun.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Since &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Ironhide&#039;s robot mode incorporates the entire vehicle mode, a separate &amp;quot;battle sled&amp;quot; piece has been included, based on the component of the original toy, that can store all of Ironhide&#039;s accessories, including a second face piece that stores on the underside of the sled. In an additional nod to the original G1 toy, specifically its lack of a proper head, there is a sculpted detail resembling the &amp;quot;face&amp;quot; decal that went on the seat of the original toy that is visible through the windshield in van mode, that gets tucked away in robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: There have been reports that the first release of the mold&#039;s chrome parts suffer from early corrosion similar to the issues encountered with the initial MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:If purchased from a seller supplied by Hasbro Asia, Ironhide includes a collector coin, mounted in a card which resembles the front of his van mode. It may have also included a [[die-cast]] drill accessory, based on the one he used in &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]&amp;quot;. The drill accessory came in a small case styled to resemble a tool case.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/14/masterpiece-ironhide-asia-exclusive-drill-accessory-images-324829 Masterpiece Ironhide Asia exclusive drill accessory images]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Ironhide was retooled into &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Unite Warriors&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-UW05-Ironhide.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Car Robot Combined Warrior Convoy Grand Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (giftset,  [[February 27]], [[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;UW-05&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;English name:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Car Robots Combiner Convoy Grand Prime&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the TakaraTomy Mall exclusive [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Unite Warriors|Convoy Grand Prime]] set, Takara&#039;s iteration of &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the Rodimus mold). &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Compared to the &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; release, Ironhide has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon: While he shares an identical paint mask to the &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; figure, his black [[Unpaintable plastic|unpaintable parts]] are now in the same shade of light grey. Other changes include the stripes being yellow-y orange, a black paint is added on the front roof, and his gunmetal paint on the hood &amp;amp; wheel rims are now silver.&lt;br /&gt;
{{CWOffroadMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Siege&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Deluxe-Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Finally, the (good) Classics Ironhide we&#039;ve all wanted!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-S21&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;SG-17&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[April 27]], 2019&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hidden message code&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TRITHYLLIUM&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;W-35 LR Doomblast Forge Launcher&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class figures, Ironhide transforms from robot to Cybertronian van and back. His vehicle mode takes several design cues from &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Sergeant Kup]], though it shares no parts or engineering with the mold. In keeping with the &#039;&#039;War For Cybertron&#039;&#039; trilogy&#039;s concerns with scale, Ironhide is a full head taller than most of his Deluxe-priced mates. He includes a gigantic missile launcher cannon called the &amp;quot;W-35 LR Doomblast Forge Launcher,&amp;quot; compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], that can also convert into an equally gigantic hammer. As with all non-gimmick &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; figures, Ironhide features &amp;lt;!--a more subdued color scheme than his other figures, as well as--&amp;gt; &amp;quot;battle damage&amp;quot; paint applications on his lower shins, feet, and weapon. He also features multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate &amp;quot;Fire Blasts&amp;quot; from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Ironhide suffers from a production flaw that causes the molded hinges on his legs to be too small to properly house the side panels from his vehicle mode, causing them to pop off at the slightest pressure. This can be resolved by removing the panels and using a small screwdriver to carefully widen the pegholes, which creates enough clearance to properly house the panels within the hinges.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Ironhide was redecoed into [[Deseeus Army Drone#Toys|Deseeus Army Drone]], given a new head as [[Crosshairs (G1)#Generations|Crosshairs]], and retooled into [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ratchet]]. The mold was also extensively retooled into &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; Ironhide (below).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xU9CKYarz4 Official conversion video at the TRANSFORMERS OFFICIAL YouTube channel]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{WFCSiegeIronhideMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Earthrise&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Autobot-Alliance-2-Pack-Ironhide.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The &#039;&#039;&#039;better&#039;&#039;&#039; Classics Ironhide we truly want.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Alliance 2-Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, [[2020]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-E31&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;ER EX-18&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[February 20]], [[2021]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Pistol, Roof/Shield&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the &amp;quot;Autobot Alliance&amp;quot; 2-Pack with [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Prowl]] in the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]&#039;&#039; toyline, Ironhide is an extensive retooling of his &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; counterpart, transforming into a van similar to his original Nissan mode. He features a new chest/windshield, bumper, lower arms, and leg panels, as well as a roof piece that converts into a shield in robot mode. While similar to the Siege version&#039;s head, the toy&#039;s head is also new, remolded to have less detailing and to be more cartoon accurate.  In lieu of the Doomblast Forge Launcher (which this figure can wield if you wish), the shield can also become a giant four-barreled cannon. For a little extra firepower, Ironhide also comes with a smaller pistol. Conveniently, this gun can be stored on the underside of the shield, tucking away neatly in van mode.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Although the figure features molded windows in van mode, said windows lack any paint, tampographs, or decals for color, which causes inconsistencies when combined with the translucent plastic from the roof to complete them. Similar to the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; iteration, the figure&#039;s robot mode feet stick out conspicuously from the van mode&#039;s backside. Lastly, Ironhide&#039;s red color is visibly inconsistent throughout the combined figure, with some parts appearing more pink than red against the darker red pieces.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The Drill Gun seen in &amp;quot;[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]&amp;quot; is sold separately as part of the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; [[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]]. &#039;&#039;[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]] / War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Worlds Collide&amp;quot; [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#WorldsCollide|Bumblebee]] includes &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Cliffjumper]]&#039;s bazooka redecoed in green, matching Ironhide&#039;s bazooka in &amp;quot;[[Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion]]&amp;quot;, effectively adding another weapon to this Ironhide toy&#039;s arsenal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The map piece that comes with Ironhide and Prowl is the mysterious [[Nebulan|Nebulon]] Station.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This pack was exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in the United States, Canada and Europe.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Ironhide was redecoed into [[Generations Selects]] [[DK-2 Guard]].&lt;br /&gt;
{{WFCSiegeIronhideMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-86-Voyager-Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The &#039;&#039;&#039;BEST&#039;&#039;&#039; Classics Ironhide we could possibly get.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Movie&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;The Transformers: The Movie&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 laser pistols, display backdrop&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Redone at the Voyager Class price point with a more involved transformation scheme than the above &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; mold, &#039;&#039;[[Studio Series]]&#039;&#039; Ironhide holds the distinction of being his first toy in a while (to put it bluntly) to not suck. In particular, the glaring issue that the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; figure had with its feet sticking out of back of the vehicle mode has been fixed by said improved conversion engineering.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Ironhide comes with his dual laser pistols and a display backdrop depicting a scene from the &#039;86 movie.&lt;br /&gt;
{{comingsoontoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===Decoy===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Ironhide decoy.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Rubber-hide]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Cybertron Hero Collection 22&#039;&#039;&#039; (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Ironhide was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5&amp;quot; soft rubber &#039;&#039;keshigomu&#039;&#039; figurines. Like all the figures in the series, Ironhide featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. He was available in red as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, in peach as part of various other randomly-packed box sets released by Takara subsidiary [[Seven]], and in a wide variety of different colors in &amp;quot;gachapon&amp;quot; capsule machines.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (Decoy, 1987)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Decoy number&#039;&#039;: 7&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The Ironhide figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except the number on his back was replaced with a simple &amp;quot;checklist&amp;quot; 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)|Technobot]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Ironhide/ironhide.htm More information on Decoy Ironhide at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SCF Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ironhide had torso reduction surgery for this role.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;3&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Stand&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Ironhide was available in the third &amp;quot;act&amp;quot; of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]&#039;&#039; line. His pistol and nozzle-tipped-fingers left hand are modeled after his appearance in &amp;quot;[[The Search for Alpha Trion]]&amp;quot;, though the pistol is painted black rather than light gray as in the episode. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full color figure and a colorless clear plastic version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: In two out of every ten cases, the full-color version of Ironhide came packaged with the left leg of the wave&#039;s collectable [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Fortress Maximus]] &amp;quot;build-a-figure&amp;quot;. This part itself could be in either full color or clear plastic, packed at an equal 1:1 ratio.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This figure was slightly [[retool]]ed to make &#039;&#039;SCF&#039;&#039; [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Ratchet]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/SCFIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on SCF Ironhide at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on SCF Ironhide (Clear Version) on TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Heroes of Cybertron&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HOC Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Ironhide&#039;s &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; PVC was released the following year by Hasbro in the third wave of the &#039;&#039;[[Heroes of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; line. Like all the figures in the series, Ironhide was given a [[light-piping]] gimmick by being cast entirely in translucent blue plastic then painted everywhere except on his eyes and the back of his head. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Unlike the Japanese version, he was sold separate on a blister card, and came with a [[bio]] card packed in the bubble.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Heroes of Cybertron&#039;&#039; Ironhide at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Hard Hero===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HardHero G1Ironhide bust.jpg|thumb|Go, Simba! Join the circle of life!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (2002)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: This cold-cast porcelain 6-inch tall bust was sculpted by Jason Ray, and is based very heavily upon Ironhide&#039;s cartoon appearance. A signed artist&#039;s proof version was available, limited to 100 pieces.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Attacktix&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Ironhide-atx.jpg|thumb|[[Signal Lancer]] would soon rethink teaming up with Ironhide.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (Booster, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2007&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Ironhide was likely to have been one of several &#039;&#039;Transformers [[Attacktix]]&#039;&#039; Booster pieces. Though displayed as part of the &#039;&#039;Attacktix&#039;&#039; display at the &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Celebration IV&amp;quot; convention, he —and all the other pieces revealed at the show— were ultimately never released.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{canceledattacktix}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Boss Coffee===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BossCoffee ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A non-transforming PVC figure of Ironhide was released as part of a promotion by [[Boss Coffee]]. The small figure was randomly included with single cans of the company&#039;s &amp;quot;Rainbow Mountain Blend&amp;quot; coffee, contained in a plastic capsule affixed to the top of can which then became a display base for the figurine once removed. Ironhide features articulation at the shoulders and waist, and came with a small catalog leaflet that could be folded up and attached to the lid/base to form a diorama background for added display value.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:DiamondSelect G1Ironhide bust.jpg|thumb|Proof that EVERY Wave 1 Autobot had a shoulder cannon.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (2009)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2009, Ironhide was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1000 pieces. This detailed bust is based on Ironhide&#039;s (you guessed it) cartoon/comic model, but with much more detailing and with elements of his toy design. These include his vehicle sled&#039;s missile launcher mounted on his shoulder, his wielding of his sled&#039;s static laser gun and his original Diaclone &amp;quot;face&amp;quot; being present behind his windshield. In addition to the missile launcher being removable his open left hand can be replaced with a hand gripping his cartoon pistol for two handed &amp;quot;chop busting.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Robotheroesironhidekickback.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;quot;Stop copying me!&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Stop copying me!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide &amp;amp; Kickback&#039;&#039;&#039; (Two-pack, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the &amp;quot;Generation 1 Series&amp;quot; of &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039;-branded &#039;&#039;[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]&#039;&#039;, this adorably happy figurine of Ironhide is ready to pound his packmate [[Kickback (G1)#Robot Heroes|Kickback]] into metal filings. He features articulation in his neck and shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/RHIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039; Ironhide at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Figure Collection&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Transformers-Figure-Collection-Ironhide-Decoy.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|&#039;&#039;Rubber-hide ver.2.0&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (01-2016)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Standing 42mm tall, &#039;&#039;Transformers Figure Collection&#039;&#039; Ironhide is a non-poseable soft-rubber figure based on a [[Decoy]] figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Bitfig===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Bitfig-Ironhide.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; (06-2017)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Part of the second wave of Transformers Bitfig capsule toys.&lt;br /&gt;
Ironhide&#039;s design is inspired by his appearance in the G1 cartoon, and is articulated at the neck and shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
Bitfig toys were packaged in capsules color coded to the toy they contained.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Keshi Surprise&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobots&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The &#039;&#039;[[Keshi Surprise]]&#039;&#039; series by [[Super7]] consisted of 1.75&amp;quot; soft rubber figures in a style deliberately resembling the 1980s [[Decoy]]s.  These [[blind-packed]] figures were sold individually or in cases depicting only their faction.  Ironhide was available in red, yellow, blue, and purple and included a foil trading sticker.    &lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Trading Card Game&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:W1SIronhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide, Veteran Autobot&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 1S: Starter Set&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T02/T04&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;6&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide, Veteran Autobot&#039;&#039;&#039; is one of four double-sided character cards available in the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Starter Set.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The artwork on the card is reused from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile card game.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:W2Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide, Steadfast Brawler&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;UT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T28/T46&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;7&lt;br /&gt;
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:Ironhide, Steadfast Brawler was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Ironhide, Steadfast Brawler is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Ironhide, Steadfast Brawler depicts the lower left portion of [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus&#039;]], of whom Ironhide forms the left leg. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The artwork for Alt Mode is reused from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile game, while the Bot Mode artwork uses the [[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]] Ironhide figure&#039;s packaging art.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Ironhide, Steadfast Brawler can be used to form Optimus Maximus, Ultimate Defender with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Sentinel Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Sentinels are in Bot mode on the battlefield and/or KO area.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:W3CaptainIronhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Captain Ironhide, Infantry-Bodyguard&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T03/T48&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;9&lt;br /&gt;
:Captain Ironhide, Infantry-Bodyguard is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The card&#039;s artwork is based on the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; Ironhide toy, with the Bot Mode artwork being reused from the toy&#039;s packaging art, and original artwork for Alt Mode, with line-art by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Gunship Rev]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Imaginarium Art===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ImaginariumMegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Irondied]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;:  Energy flail&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[Imaginarium Art]]&#039;s [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise|Megatron]] statue stands 25 inches tall atop a base of Ironhide&#039;s dead body.  The eyes and fusion cannon can light up.  Only 500 were produced. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Eaglemoss===&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2021&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Iron Hide {{sic}} was slated to be one of the Rook pieces on the Autobot side.&lt;br /&gt;
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:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironhide&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Funko Pop!#Digital Pop! NFTs|Digital &#039;&#039;Pop!&#039;&#039;]], 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Rarity:&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Monochrome:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Common&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Static:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Common&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Glowing:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Uncommon&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Chrome:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Rare&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Original&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;Epic&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:{{W|Non-fungible token|NFT}}s depicting Ironhide in the [[Funko Pop!|Funko]] style.&lt;br /&gt;
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File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_IRONHIDE_MONOCHROME.gif&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_IRONHIDE_STATIC.gif&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_UNCOMMON_IRONHIDE_GLOW.gif&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_RARE_IRONHIDE_REDCHROME.gif|Chromehide&lt;br /&gt;
File:TRANSFORMERS_EPIC_IRONHIDE_ORIGINAL.gif&lt;br /&gt;
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===Jada Toys===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsG1-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers 18-pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], &#039;&#039;Nano Metalfigs&#039;&#039; Ironhide is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing an action pose. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He comes in an impressive multipack with other [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen figurines]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Icon Heroes===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock X Ironhide Retro Pin Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2022)&lt;br /&gt;
: A hard enamel pin based on Ironhide&#039;s original G1 package art made by Icon Heroes. It comes carded with a [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Icon Heroes|Grimlock]] pin.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generation2LightSpeed.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|You have to be pretty desperate to copy Blowout&#039;s motto.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*The black &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; version of Ironhide was sold by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in North America as the &#039;&#039;[[Diakron]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;DK-2&amp;quot; Car/Robot in 1983, seemingly just a few months before he would be rebranded as a Transformer.&lt;br /&gt;
*An early version of [[Power Master]] Ironhide&#039;s artwork in blue and yellow was used on packaging mock-ups displayed around [[Hasbro]]&#039;s headquarters bearing the names &amp;quot;Light Speed&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Belzone&amp;quot;, and &amp;quot;Pothole&amp;quot;, though no release of these toys was ever intended.&lt;br /&gt;
*A mock-up of a new [[Camshaft (G1)|Camshaft]] toy in the form of a &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2008) Ironhide redeco was shown in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations 2014]]&#039;&#039; Vol. 1 as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. During the fan poll held to determine which of the ten would be produced, Camshaft claimed only 1.6% of the votes, leaving him in second-to-last place.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*In the first year of &#039;&#039;[[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039;, long before Devastator&#039;s set was released, an Ironhide Kreon was included in a turntable display of Kreons found in some retail outlets, often labeled as Sideswipe.  He taunted you.&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Skullgrin</title>
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&lt;div&gt;{{disambig2|the Hasbro Pretender|his Japanese counterpart from &#039;&#039;Super-God Masterforce&#039;&#039;|Dauros}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Skullgrin is a [[Decepticon]] [[Pretender]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Skullgrin-packageart.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Nyeh! Castle Greyskull will be mine!]]&lt;br /&gt;
When you encounter &#039;&#039;&#039;Skullgrin&#039;&#039;&#039;, just &#039;&#039;who&#039;&#039; you&#039;re meeting depends largely on what he happens to be wearing at the time. The Cybertronian robot at his core is intelligent, logical, coldblooded, and vain. He tends to put his own interests above the Decepticon cause and is easily distracted from missions and even direct combat should something of interest catch his optic. He finds Earth in particular quite interesting and is eager (in a decadent and mercenary way) to learn what it has to offer him. &lt;br /&gt;
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Should you meet Skullgrin inside his Pretender shell, however, you&#039;ll find yourself facing a whole different beast. When he&#039;s encased in its monstrous hide, a new personality takes over: he becomes a snorting, snarling, sinister sick-o. Low on brains but brimming over with boundless, unstoppable rage, this Skullgrin is the kind of warrior you just point in a certain direction and let fly. Mindless destruction is his favorite pastime, and he won&#039;t stop snarling and fighting until everything before him has fallen.&lt;br /&gt;
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The disconnect between these two personas can lead to some rather erratic behaviour on his part. The two disparate personalities attempting to reconcile themselves within him can make who and what Skullgrin is like on any given day a toss-up, and should the coin come down wrong, a potentially deadly one for anyone nearby.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Marvel Comics continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
====Marvel &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; comics====&lt;br /&gt;
{{noteukonly}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Decepticonpretenders-behold.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Pretenders on parade.]]&lt;br /&gt;
After commandeering a genetics research lab on Earth, [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] was able to create the science of Pretender shells using synthoplasmic chambers constructed by himself and [[Vorath]]. Skullgrin was one of six Decepticon volunteers transformed by the process into Pretenders. But soon after the process was completed, the Decepticons took notice of a digital eavesdropper. After tracing the intruder to [[Alternate Reality, Inc.]], Scorponok sent out his newly recreated troops to test their might against the spies. But, having gained access to the Pretender process themselves, the Autobots were able to manufacture heroic counterparts to Scorponok&#039;s goons. A digital copy of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] proved to be a superior tactician against the Decepticons, tipping the odds in the Autobots&#039; favor. Skullgrin and his kin were soon driven into a retreat. {{storylink|Pretender to the Throne!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:SkullgrinMonconMars.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|We flyin&#039; first class / Up in the sky / Poppin&#039; champagne / Livin&#039; the life]]&lt;br /&gt;
Skullgrin was sent to Earth alone by Scorponok to construct a fuel depot in secret for his Decepticon comrades, the belief being that his organic shell would arouse less suspicion than a normal Decepticon would due to the increasing public hostility towards giant alien robots, fanned by the [[Z Foundation]]. Skullgrin caught the attention of [[Rollie Friendly (G1)|Rollie Friendly]] after [[Bigfoot]]-style sightings of him in [[North Carolina]] appeared in the gutter press, and the film director offered him a movie role. The Pretender agreed in exchange for being paid in fuel. When the public and press went wild over him, Skullgrin began to like being a movie star. But while his Pretender shell had fooled most people, robot hunter [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]] suspected his origins. When Skullgrin revealed his true form to the movie&#039;s [[Carissa Carr (G1)|leading lady]], the robophobic Circuit Breaker attacked and destroyed both the film and his movie career. {{storylink|Monstercon from Mars!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MonsterconfromMars-Skullgrinrobot.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Y&#039;know, Skullgrin, this sort of thing put Pee-Wee Herman in jail.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Scorponok&#039;s troops, Skullgrin included, met with [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]&#039;s forces. Distrust between the two leaders led to an all-out battle between the two groups, till they realized that [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] had manipulated them both to battle while he made his escape to acquire the [[Underbase]]. {{storylink|Cold War!}} Both Decepticon camps united, only to be once more distracted when they detected the Autobots approaching their location. Skullgrin and his teammates were ordered by Scorponok to &amp;quot;crush every [[spark]] from their bodies.&amp;quot; This too was realized to have been a ruse by Starscream, and the Autobots formed a temporary alliance with the Decepticons to go after him. After Starscream gained the power of the Underbase, Skullgrin was part of a wave with the other Decepticon Pretenders and the Predacons that tried to take down Starscream. His power was too much for the Decepticons and the Predacons were destroyed. However, the Pretenders were spared thanks to their syntho-flesh Pretender shells, rendering immune to Starscream&#039;s blasts. {{storylink|Dark Star}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Chain Gang transmuter.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Along with [[Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus]] and [[Bomb-Burst (G1)|Bomb-Burst]], Skullgrin hijacked the [[Keeler Oil Terminal]] in the [[Gulf of Mexico]] to convert the [[oil]] into a more refined form of [[energon]] with a [[Transmuter (G1)|transmuter]]. As he completed the device, however, they were ambushed by three [[Autobot]] Pretenders and battle ensued. While [[Cloudburst]] and Bomb-burst prevented a human jet from crashing and destroying the rig, Skullgrin and Iguanus were subdued and captured by [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] and [[Splashdown]].&#039;&#039; {{storylink|The Chain Gang!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Following the destruction of their mobile starship headquarters, the Decepticons established a new base hidden under the [[New Jersey (Earth)|New Jersey]] dumps. Shortly thereafter, Iguanus was chosen by Scorponok to spearhead a new energy-collecting endeavor with his fellow Pretenders. When Skullgrin expressed displeasure at being left with guard duty while the other Pretenders had more exciting roles, Iguanus taunted that it was because movie stardom had made him a softhearted fleshling-lover. When Iguanus captured [[Cecilia Santiago|a human]] snooping near the base, Skullgrin attempted to convince his fellow Pretender not to immediately terminate her. This resulted in a brawl between the two of them that would be interrupted by the arrival of [[Mudslinger (G1)|Mudslinger]]. He battled the [[Off Road Patrol]], but failed to prevent them from destroying the equipment he was guarding. {{storylink|King Con!}} Skullgrin later saw Zarak&#039;s return to the Decepticons&#039; base and was ordered by him to contact Cybertron&#039;s Decepticons for soldiers to battle [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]] in a wrestling match. {{Storylink|The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KingCon-Skullgrin.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Because the Decepticons are basically recess at grade school.]]&lt;br /&gt;
He later partook in an attack on the Autobots at [[MacDill Air Force Base]] in [[Florida]]. As he was exiting his shell to assist Scorponok, Prime smashed a jet in his face. {{storylink|The Resurrection Gambit!}} When Starscream appeared just as that battle ended, Skullgrin was quickly defeated alongside [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]]. {{storylink|Skin Deep}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When the Autobots surrendered to the Decepticons, Skullgrin and Bomb-Burst made sure to remove Cloudburst&#039;s armor to assure he wouldn&#039;t use it to rebel. When [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]], and Hot Rod escaped and invaded Zarak&#039;s quarters, Skullgrin was among those who came to their leader&#039;s rescue, but ultimately saw the beginning of an Autobot-Decepticon alliance, only to end up buried as a new civil war began with the destruction of the Decepticon base. {{storylink|Surrender!}} After digging himself out, he joined [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]], and [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]] in an assault on Starscream, [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]], and [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]]. {{storylink|...All This and Civil War 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Transformers Comic-Magazin&#039;&#039;====&lt;br /&gt;
Skullgrin was present when the Decepticons unleashed a robotic hell-beast known as &#039;King Con&#039; on New York; however Optimus Prime rented a helicopter to fly a banner announcing huge raw oil deposit finds in the Rocky Mountains. After a short hesitation, the Decepticons retreated to pursue these findings. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 7|New York — A City Sinking in Terror}} At another point, Bomb-Burst, Skullgrin, and Submarauder attempted to stop the [[Race Car Patrol]] and the [[Off Road Patrol]] from joining a mission to stop Decepticons from gathering spilled [[oil]] in [[Alaska]], but they failed in this task. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 9|Headmaster of the Dimensions}} The trio were also part of a wave of Decepticon attacks on oil refineries, but their raid was cut short when the Autobot Pretenders chased them into an ambush by other Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 11|He Who Laughs Last ...}} Skullgrin, among others, was discussed as part of simulation accidentally triggered by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Goldbug]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 15|Memories of Bumblebee}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====Marvel &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; comic====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:NewDawn-Skullgrin.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|What a great end to his character arc.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Skullgrin was sent out with five of his fellow Decepticons to explore [[Fahl space]], and their ship was attacked by the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronians]]. Skullgrin alone survived long enough to try to return to [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], and exploded in re-entry attempting to warn his leader. {{storylink|New Dawn}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039;====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:InvasionPrologue-Decepticonspushforward.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Thought you were gonna see my &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; toy, huh?  Well, nuts to you!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Twenty years after the battle of Klo, Skullgrin had joined [[Overlord (G1)|Gigatron]]&#039;s Decepticons on Earth, and was present when Gigatron&#039;s team attacked the Autobots&#039; [[Ironworks (facility)|Ironworks]] headquarters for their hidden [[Rarified Energon]] reserves. {{storylink|Invasion Prologue}} &lt;br /&gt;
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While observing Ironworks with Gigatron and the rest of his troops from afar, Skullgrin and the others received word from [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] that strange Transformers from another dimension had invaded the Autobot base. Gigatron decided the time was ripe to make another play for the Rarified Energon while the Autobots were distracted, and the Decepticons moved in. [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]] and Skullgrin tried to sneak into Ironworks from underground, but encountered two alleged Autobots instead. [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] proved more than a match for Skullgrin, first destroying the shell, then defeating the inner robot. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dreamwave &#039;&#039;Generation One&#039;&#039; continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
Skullgrin was a brilliant and methodical field commander for the Decepticons. However, nobody likes intelligence in the [[Decepticon Empire]], so his superiors put a [[shell program]] in his Pretender shell&#039;s circuitry that drove him nuts and made him virtually useless in a leadership position. And everyone lived happily ever after. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye #6}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===2005 IDW continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;First Appearance:&#039;&#039; [[Stormbringer issue 1|Transformers: Stormbringer #1]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Stormbringer3 Skullgrin Bomburst grenade.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|&amp;quot;—we become standardized [[Simon Furman]] cannon fodder!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Skullgrin was one of the cultists under [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] attempting to resurrect [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Soundwave}} When [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] and the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s came snooping around [[Thunderhead Pass]], Skullgrin and the other cultists attacked and captured most of the Autobot scientists. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 1|Stormbringer #1}} When Jetfire attempted to escape his confinement, he bashed Skullgrin into a wall. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 2|Stormbringer #2}} Later, when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the [[Wreckers]] arrived, [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] blew Skullgrin up with a grenade. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 3|Stormbringer #3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Skullgrin survived the encounter and was taken to [[Garrus-9]]. After [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] took control of the prison, he freed [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]], who selected certain Decepticons to take with him. Like the rest of Shockwave&#039;s companions, he was on [[The List]], and had been intended to be handed over to the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] in exchange for the former Senator being allowed to go free, a deal [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]] rejected. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind (issue)|The Ties That Bind}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===2019 IDW continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
Skullgrin was a member of [[Mayhem]], a terrorist group operating on the Cybertronian colony of [[Velocitron]]. They denounced the colony&#039;s practice of choosing their First Senator using the [[Speedia 500]] race, and promised to disrupt it. For effect, Mayhem murdered an upcoming racer named [[Electro|Electrons]] on a live broadcast. {{storylink|Tread &amp;amp; Circuits Part 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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During the race, Skullgrin tried to bury the racers with explosives triggering an avalanche. Mayhem bottle-necked most of the racers in a mountain pass, attacking the participants. An Ascenticon named [[Knock Out (G1)|Knock Out]] made it through the commotion and won, but Skullgrin and most of Mayhem escaped capture. {{storylink|Tread &amp;amp; Circuits Part 3}} At the swearing-in ceremony days later, Mayhem assaulted the Velocitronian Senate. Skullgrin fought with [[Thunder Clash]], leader of the [[Wreckers]] stunt team, but was beaten unconscious. Only later, after the Wreckers had departed, was it revealed that Mayhem and the Ascenticons had collaborated from the beginning. Knock Out&#039;s ascension to First Senator had been planned, and now the Decepticons ruled Velocitron. {{storylink|Tread &amp;amp; Circuits Part 4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Prime Wars Trilogy&#039;&#039; marketing material===&lt;br /&gt;
Skullgrin was a [[Prime Master]] who housed the spark energy of [[Liege Maximo]], able to grant trickster abilities to other Transformers. {{storylink|#Power of the Primes|&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; Skullgrin / Liege Maximo online bio}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|For a list of powers manifested by Skullgrin, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this chart]].}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Commercial appearances==&lt;br /&gt;
Shortly after the Autobots developed [[Pretender]]s, the Decepticons learned to duplicate the process. Their own foray into this technology yielded Skullgrin, [[Bomb-Burst (G1)|Bomb-Burst]], and [[Submarauder (G1)|Submarauder]]. The Decepticon Pretenders forced their way into the Autobot research lab that birthed their heroic counterparts, where they proved just as capable of splitting from the shells to fight on two fronts each. Skullgrin faced off against [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] in the ensuing fight. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Pretenders|Pretenders commercial}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Games==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Battle Tactics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BattleTacticsSkullgrin.jpg|thumb|400px]]&lt;br /&gt;
Skullgrin participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Uncommon character who could be recruited after collecting 75 units of Cybermetal and 36 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BBOSkullgrin.jpg|thumb|100px]]&lt;br /&gt;
Skullgrin was in command of the eighth Decepticon base attacked and destroyed by the Autobots during a series of raids. He pursued the invaders in tank mode launching several bombs and missiles against his target, but foolishly ran over his own bombs and blew himself up. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1Skullgrin toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Seen here before his cross-country tour with GWAR]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Skullgrin&#039;&#039;&#039; (Pretender, [[1988]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Pretender shell, &amp;quot;[[vibro-sword]]&amp;quot;, 2 x &amp;quot;lasers&amp;quot; (left &amp;amp; right), belt&lt;br /&gt;
:Skullgrin&#039;s inner robot turns into a Cybertronic tank thing, with [[Shrapnel blaster|two built-in cannons]] in addition to Skullgrin&#039;s own guns that can be attached to the sides. The tank has three wheels on the underside to allow him to roll. The built-in cannons can be swung out of his arms easily in this mode, while his side guns can either be attached to his knees or held in his fists. The guns themselves can also be combined into a single &amp;quot;[[Slagmaker carbine|double slagmaker laser]]&amp;quot;, though the large size means it suits his Pretender shell better. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Skullgrin&#039;s Pretender shell is a humanoid monster with a demonic ram&#039;s skull. The top of the skull is moulded in softer, rubberised plastic, like most shell accessories. The lower jaw of the skull is moulded into the chest of the shell itself and even includes a tongue. Because the lower jaw is unpainted it becomes almost invisible, giving Skullgrin the appearance of having no lower jaw at all. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Unusually, his belt actually works like a belt, looping around the shell and fastening together. While this may be more realistic or may look better, it also means one needs to unfasten the belt every time one opens the shell. The shell is armed with the vibro-sword and the double gun.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Skullgrin was sold in Japan as [[Dauros#Toys|Dauros]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Skullgrin/skullgrin.htm More information on Skullgrin at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generationstoy-Skullgrin.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|If Travolta can make a comeback, so can I!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Skullgrin&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2010]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Pick-axe/cannon, missile launcher, machine gun, smoke grenade launchers&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the fifth wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys, Skullgrin is a [[retool]] and [[redeco]] of &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; [[Straxus (G1)#Generations|Darkmount]] with a new head, who transforms into a half-tracked {{w|Self-propelled artillery|self-propelled artillery vehicle}} inspired by the {{w|G6 howitzer|South African G6 Rhino}}, and a tripod-mounted {{w|howitzer}} platform.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In vehicle mode, the turret can rotate and the barrel can raise. Initially it was planned to have the sculpt interact with Scout Class figures who could man his &amp;quot;fortress mode&amp;quot;. The remainders of that idea are the otherwise pointless handlebars that end up on his knees in robot mode.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;generations11&amp;quot;&amp;gt;TakaraTomy staff interview in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations 2011]]&#039;&#039; vol. 1, [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/428825-takaratomy-staff-interview-generations-united.html translation at TFW2005].&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; In robot mode, the cannon barrel becomes a pick-axe weapon, while his smaller weapons are equipped with [[C joint]]s and thus can clip onto various compatible rungs, bars and tubes sculpted onto the vehicle or robot. Just like Darkmount, Skullgrin&#039;s head was designed with a light-piping feature, but it is not utilized due to the red paint covering his eyes and the usage of opaque plastic for his piping.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used for [[BotCon 2012]] [[Straxus (SG)#Toys|The Bard of Darkmount]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/Skullgrin/skullgrin.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Skullgrin at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PowerOfThePrimestoy-LiegeMaximo.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Metalhawk. It&#039;s been a whil...wait, I&#039;m still Skullgrin?&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Liege Maximo&#039;&#039;&#039; (Prime Master, [[2018]])&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;PP-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[May 25]], [[2018]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Skullgrin decoy armor, claw&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]&#039;&#039; [[Liege Maximo#Power of the Primes|Liege Maximo]] is a [[Prime Master]] with Skullgrin decoy armor, visually based on the original [[Pretender]]&#039;s inner robot and shell.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy has identical features to the other Prime Masters in the line. The decoy armor has a weapon piece which can fold out to create a weapon mode, or detach and be held in the armor&#039;s 3 mm-compatible hand. The [[Titan Master]]-like robot can store inside the decoy armor or ride [[Size class|Legends Class]] figures in vehicle mode, and is fully compatible with toys from the previous &#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; line. The &amp;quot;Power Swap&amp;quot; gimmick means its [[spark]] form can plug onto any decoy armor&#039;s weapon form (which has a [[5 mm post]] to be held by larger figures), Deluxe Class figures&#039; chest armor, Voyager Class figures&#039; bucklers, Leader Class figures&#039; [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix]] (in place of their Matrix core), [[combiner]]s&#039; torsos (in place of their [[Enigma of Combination]]), or the [[Scepter of Sparks]]. With the power of [[You|your]] imagination, this bestows the Prime Master&#039;s [[Prime Master/Combinations|unique power]] on the larger figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Depending on the individual copy, the peg holes on Liege Maximo&#039;s legs varies from normal size to near-shallow, which the latter makes him somewhat prone to falling off from the decoy armor&#039;s weapon form. Unlike every other Titan Master/Prime Master, Liege Maximo and his fellow first wave Prime Masters feature backpacks/symbols secured by pins instead of screws.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Though designated for a first quarter 2018 release, Liege Maximo&#039;s wave reached U.S. store shelves in November 2017. While not a [[shelfwarmer]], Liege Maximo could still be found among future waves of the &#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; line, and even among figures of the following &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]&#039;&#039; line.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Liege Maximo/Skullgrin was retooled with a new [[Prime Master]] sigil and decoy armor front as [[The Fallen/toys#Power of the Primes|The Fallen]]/[[Bomb-Burst (G1)#Power of the Primes|Bomb-Burst]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legacy-Deluxe-Skullgrin.jpeg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Being at a bigger size class compared to his [[Iguanus_(G1)#Legacy|brethren]] makes him (skull)grin from ear to ear.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Skullgrin&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2x swords/blasters &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/07/14/transformers-legacy-deluxe-pointblack-dead-end-skullgrin-amazon-listings-and-product-descriptions-460703&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the third wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class figures, Skullgrin, like his fellow Pretender [[Iguanus_(G1)#Legacy|Iguanus]] of the same line, transforms from a robot mode evoking his shell (albeit with some design elements from his inner robot mode like the squares in his chest), to a Cybertronian tank that&#039;s way bulkier than his G1 vehicle mode in 20 steps. Coming with two swords, they can also double as blasters, which can be used in the tank mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
*Skullgrin initially appeared in the 2005-2018 IDW comics in a new mechanical design mostly based on the classic Pretender shell before dying in [[Stormbringer issue 3|&#039;&#039;Stormbringer&#039;&#039; #3]]. This left an apparently separate Cybertronian inspired by the inner robot design alone to be Skullgrin&#039;s Japanese counterpart [[Dauros]]. [[Bomb-Burst (G1)|Bomb-Burst]] and [[Blood]] shared a similar pattern in this continuity.&lt;br /&gt;
*However, Skullgrin eventually reappeared in [[The Ties That Bind (issue)|&#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; #14]] drawn according to the inner robot design. He then made a final cameo appearance in [[The Falling, Chapter 5: Endless Forever|&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039; #20]] drawn according to the Pretender shell.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Foreign names===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Japanese:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Skullgrin&#039;&#039;&#039; (スカルグリン &#039;&#039;Sukarugurin&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;French:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Crânien&#039;&#039;&#039; (Canada, &amp;quot;Cranial&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Italian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Korno&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;quot;Horn&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Entertainers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generations]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Mayhem Attack Squad]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Pretenders]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Prime Masters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Transformers with three modes]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Wheeljack (SG)</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;TargetmasterJoe268: /* Toys */ Finally giving this guy a proper description.&lt;/p&gt;
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{{disambig3.5|the evil insane Autobot|his heroic, slightly saner counterpart|Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack}}&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Wheeljack is an evil [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:InvasionWheeljack.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Wheeljack&#039;&#039;&#039; (aka &#039;&#039;&#039;Slicer&#039;&#039;&#039;) is a mad scientist in both senses of the word: crazy &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; angry. He&#039;s been laughed out of the [[Autobot]] ranks, and he&#039;s itching for a chance to prove his inventions aren&#039;t worthless.&lt;br /&gt;
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Sometimes, Wheeljack identifies as a [[Decepticon]] (we&#039;re as confused as you on that one) and is partners with the walking [[Action Master Exo-suit|Exo-Suit]] [[Roritchi]].&lt;br /&gt;
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{{quote|I&#039;m not crazy! Everyone else is just blind to my genius! I&#039;ll show you I&#039;m not crazy! I’ll show &#039;&#039;every last one of them&#039;&#039; I&#039;m not a foaming-mad megalomaniac with delusions of grandeur! As soon as I perfect my atomic supermutant [[alloygator]]s, &#039;&#039;you&#039;ll all see I wasn&#039;t crazy!!!&#039;&#039;|Wheeljack calmly addresses claims made against his sanity|&amp;quot;[[Eye in the Sky]]&amp;quot;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Fun Publications &#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Wheeljack shattered.jpg|thumb|left|200px|This can only end well.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Wheeljack created an army of [[Dinobot (SG)|Dinobot]]s to rain vengeance upon [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] for laughing at his genius. Dramatically riding into battle upon the head of a [[Sludge (SG)|sauropod-styled Dinobot]], Wheeljack proclaimed his intentions. However, Optimus convinced Wheeljack that if his Dinobots were able to take out the [[Decepticon]]s, he would be welcomed back into the fold. Upon being ordered to attack the Decepticons, the enthusiastic beasts gave out a rousing battle cry. Then they turned on each other. As punishment for his failure, Wheeljack found himself performing degradingly basic repairs to the &#039;&#039;[[Ark (SG)|Ark]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s computer systems and was told that, should he sabotage the ship, he would be on it when it launched. {{storylink|Dungeons &amp;amp; Dinobots}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Following the Ark&#039;s crash onto [[Earth]], [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] ordered Wheeljack to adjust the ship&#039;s computer [[Teletraan-X (SG)|Teletraan-X]] to accept commands from only the two of them. After that was done, he, Rodimus, and [[Goldbug (SG)|Goldbug]], aided by [[Buster Witwicky (SG)|some]] [[Butch Witwicky (SG)|human]] [[Spike Witwicky (SG)|allies]], infiltrated and took over [[Burpleson Air Force Base]], a command station for a [[human]] [[Global Orbiting Defense Satellite|orbital defense weapon]]. When the Decepticons attacked the base, Wheeljack was somewhat damaged and wandering the corridors when he was accosted by [[Ravage (SG)|Ravage]] and [[Sephie Beller|a Decepticon-allied human]] who accused him, &#039;&#039;him&#039;&#039; of being crazy. So he gave chase. {{storylink|Eye in the Sky}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Goldbug enlisted Wheeljack and [[Side Burn (SG)|Side Burn]] to build a [[Space bridge|Stellar Spanner]], claiming that Rodimus had commanded it be done under &amp;quot;project silence&amp;quot;. They were lacking a volunteer to try the Spanner when they were fortuitously attacked by [[Heatwave (Timelines)|Heatwave]]. While Heatwave blasted Side Burn (who was later Mysteriously Fine), Wheeljack and Goldbug grabbed Heatwave, and Wheeljack had the idea of forcing the Decepticon to transform. They bound him up and put him in the spanner, though he still managed to deliver a solid kick to Wheeljack. Annoyed, Wheeljack was so deep in this thoughts that he didn&#039;t have time to react when [[Blitzwing (SG)|Blitzwing]] subsequently took him out with a [[Jet judo|Jet-Judo]] throw. Wheeljack was merely feigning, of course, and used an electro-shell to activate the Spanner. His victory was short-lived, as Blitzwing began broadcasting the noise the humans called &amp;quot;music&amp;quot; over the Autobot comm frequency, forcing Wheeljack to retreat with the others. {{storylink|Blitzwing Bop}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Timelines5-WheeljackSlicer.jpg|right|200px|thumb|We already knew SG Wheeljack was a dimension-hopper.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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When Sephie Beller had herself augmented with Cybertronian technology, Rodimus had Wheeljack turn his microwave gun on her. The gun successfully neutralized her, though Wheeljack was offended by Rodimus&#039;s suggestion she was dead, affirming that she would be perfectly fine when he and [[Ratchet (SG)|Ratchet]] vivisected her. Once he had Sephie properly bound, Wheeljack restored her to consciousness and asked her to answer some scientific questions while he carried out his work. Unfortunately Wheeljack didn&#039;t get a chance to get started before [[Beachcomber (SG)|Beachcomber]] started acting up. When Rodimus informed him that there was a jamming field covering the area, Wheeljack realized with disappointment that his test subject was going to be used as a hostage instead. When the party was crashed by [[R.J. Blackrock]] in a giant [[Centurion (SG)|suit of power armor]], Wheeljack tried to turn the microwave gun on him, only to be sent flying by a missile. {{storylink|Transhuman}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Still serving Rodimus, Wheeljack eventually perfected a portable form of the stellar spanner, which he was able to mount as a drive system for a spacecraft. Using this, he began travel to other universes, in an effort to track the journey of [[Nexus Prime]]. On [[Primax 509.28 Epsilon|one such excursion]] he managed to deceive [[Slicer (G1)|Slicer]] into thinking he was a future version of the Decepticon, and so through trade he obtained a sample of [[Forestonite]]. Before Slicer could realize that he had been given a bum deal, Wheeljack was long gone. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G2Redux-Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|left|200px|]]&lt;br /&gt;
Wheeljack next formed an alliance with [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]], failed usurper of his brother Optimus Prime. With Magnus armed with the [[Terminus Blade]], stolen from the [[Vault of the Unknown]], they hatched a plan to enter [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon|a positive polarity universe]]. In his dimensional travels, Wheeljack identified a unique substance called [[Rarified Energon]], found only on the Earth of that particular [[universal stream]]. Along with [[Tracks (SG)|Tracks]], [[Wreck-Gar (SG)|Wreck-Gar]], and the [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]s, they attacked the Autobot mining installation [[Ironworks (facility)|Ironworks]] on that world, gaining access to the Energon. Wheeljack constructed a device which could destroy the entire universe using the Terminus Blade, channeling the energies of the devastation back into the Blade. Autobots and Decepticons of two worlds attempted to stop Wheeljack and Magnus, but failed. The positive universe was destroyed, leaving only a relative few survivors as the positive-Earth and all who dwelled on it entered the negative polarity universe. {{storylink|Invasion Prologue}} {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Seeking to consolidate further power from destroyed universes, Wheeljack and the Junkions built the [[Collector]] on positive-Earth, letting Ultra Magnus charge the Terminus Blade repeatedly by destroying one universe after another. [[Treadshot (SG)|Treadshot]] and several heroic Decepticons and Autobots tracked them down, and battle ensued once more. {{storylink|Distant Fissures}} Ultimately however, Ultra Magnus&#039;s forces were undone by [[Nexus Prime]], member of the Thirteen and master of the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]], who retrieved the Terminus Blade, banished Magnus, and demolished their equipment. {{storylink|Restoration}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Recordicons&#039;&#039;====&lt;br /&gt;
Wheeljack and a team of Autobots under the command of both [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] fought [[Thundercracker (SG)|Thundercracker]] and [[Ravage (SG)|Ravage]] in the Transformers&#039; greatest battle on Earth, &amp;quot;[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (SG)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]&amp;quot;. According to Ravage, anyway. {{storylink|Recordicons issue 3|Recordicons #3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===IDW &#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SG-2021-5-Slicer.jpg|left|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
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A spy for [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]], {{storylink|Shattered Glass issue 5|Shattered Glass #5}} Slicer operated in [[Gold City]], bearing witness to [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]]&#039;s torture. {{storylink|Shattered Glass issue 4|Shattered Glass #4}} When a Decepticon rescue party led to the liberation of Gold City, Slicer went into hiding, calling Ultra Magnus to inform him that [[Goldbug (SG)|Goldbug]] had escaped with Starscream&#039;s [[spark]] and was poised to reactivate [[Metroplex (SG)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Shattered Glass issue 5|Shattered Glass #5}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Games==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Forged to Fight&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:FtF SG Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|240px|Yee! Mad science [[Shockwave (WFC)|again]]...]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{storylink|Shattered Bridges}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Timelinestoy-BC2010Slice.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|I don&#039;t hafta be French if you don&#039;t want me to be.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Generation 2: Redux&#039;&#039;&#039; (BotCon 2010 attendee freebie)&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|&#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; Wheeljack was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] from BotCon 2010 Decepticon Slice.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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: A [[redeco]] of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]&#039;&#039; [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]], &amp;quot;[[Slicer (G1)|Decepticon Slice]]&amp;quot; transforms into a blue sports car with red and black stripes. He has a pair of dark red clear-plastic guns: one a spring-loaded missile launcher, one non-firing. These can be hand-held or attached to Slice in various ways in both modes. He can also form the top or bottom half of any silver or bronze &amp;quot;[[Powerlinx]]&amp;quot; combiner. He was given free to [[BotCon 2010]] Primus Package attendees.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This toy was also redecoed as &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; Downshift. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/BCSlice/slice.htm More information on Decepticon Slice at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Shattered Glass Collection&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Shattered-Glass-Collection-Slicer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Wait, I&#039;m a good guy now?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Slicer with Exo-Suit&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Twin blasters &lt;br /&gt;
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:A [[redeco]] of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]&#039;&#039; [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Wheeljack]], Decepticon Slicer transforms into a blue sports car with red and black stripes. For armaments, Slicer has his shoulder-mounted missile launcher, but also brand-new red blasters (homaging the red guns from the above toy) that can hinge for a (slightly) proper weaponized vehicle mode. He also comes packed with [[Roritchi]], a redeco of Black Roritchi who can split apart so Slicer can really arm himself to the teeth. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Strangely enough, Slicer is labeled as a Decepticon, which in the Shattered Glass universe, makes him one of the good guys. So theoretically, you can interpret this figure as a bad-guy version of Wheeljack from an alternate universe using a code name or a straightforward good-guy version of the Decepticon Action Master [[Slicer (G1)|Slicer]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
*In [[Fun Publications]]&#039; stories, Wheeljack&#039;s body is based on &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]&#039;&#039; [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]], while his colors are based on [[Slicer (G1)|Slicer]], who is a [[redeco]] of Wheeljack&#039;s [[Action Master]] toy. Eventually, BotCon 2010 would take advantage of this by releasing a Slicer toy who could double as Wheeljack. &lt;br /&gt;
*Meanwhile, his appearance in the &#039;&#039;Forged to Fight&#039;&#039; mobile game is based on Generation 1 Wheeljack&#039;s [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; toy]]. Just with red eyes instead of blue ones, a purple Autobot [[Symbol|insignia]] and without Alitalia markings in order to avoid copyright issues.&lt;br /&gt;
*As &amp;quot;Slicer&amp;quot;, his appearance in [[IDW Publishing]]&#039;s comic miniseries is modeled on the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Wheeljack]] toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{disambig2|the suits worn by humans in the Generation 1 cartoon|the Action Master UK vehicles|Action Master Exo-suit}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TFTM Daniel in exosuit.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
An &#039;&#039;&#039;exosuit&#039;&#039;&#039; is form of powered armor used by humans and other humanoids. They are typically used to protect the wearer from hostile environments such as the vacuum of space, deep underwater, or the middle of a battle between warring factions of [[Transformer|giant robots]]. Many models possess arm blasters, thrusters and the ability to transform into a vehicle mode, giving the user a leg up when dealing with [[Decepticon]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
====&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; cartoon====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TFTM Daniel rams Decepticons.jpg|left|upright=1.55|thumb|Daniel&#039;s first driving lesson.]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] wore an exosuit while on [[Moonbase Two]] with [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]. Later, [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]] gave [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] one of his father&#039;s exosuits that was stored aboard the forward section of the [[Autobot shuttle|shuttle]] they escaped [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in. This model was able to transform into an all-terrain vehicle. Daniel used this suit to escape [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] and [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] on planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]], and later was able to save his father along with Bumblebee, [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]], and [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] from [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}&lt;br /&gt;
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A similar suit was worn by [[Jessica Morgan]] when she accompanied [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobots to planet [[Chaar]] to retrieve an experimental metal alloy from [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. Despite the suits being equipped to allow humans to survive in space, it was not able to keep Jessica from being infected with the [[Hate Plague]] {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Later on the planet [[Nebulos]], both the Decepticons and Autobots converted their heads and weapons into new types of exosuits for the Nebulan [[Hive (G1)|Hivemembers]], and resistance fighters respectively, [[binary bonding]] to the Transformers to become [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] and [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s. Although all the Nebulan suits were considered exosuits, only Daniel&#039;s, which bonded with Arcee, resembled the classical model seen earlier. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}} {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;The Great Transformer War&#039;&#039;====&lt;br /&gt;
Spike used an exosuit when he had to enter the battlefield to clean [[Cohesive Control Liquid]] off [[Computron (G1)|Computron]]. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 2|The Great Transformer War #2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;The Headmasters&#039;&#039; cartoon====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HM23 Daniel with Challenge Blaster.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|He&#039;s &#039;&#039;Exo Squad&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s biggest fanboy.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Daniel put on an exosuit when he was going to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], because it was under Decepticon attack at the time. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Exosuits were also in use by the [[Beastformer]]s—[[Hedgehog]] and [[Rabbit Kid]] were found drifting in space in Exosuits by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]]. {{storylink|Rebellion on Planet Beast}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When preparing to sabotage [[Metamorphose]], the Decepticon meteorite-turned-weapon, Daniel was forced to wear an older, non-metallic, model of spacesuit for the mission. He asked for an exosuit, but was told that it would be destroyed by Metamorphose&#039;s metal-warping field. {{storylink|Approach of the Demon Meteorite}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The exosuits were used by Daniel and Spike when they walked on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] for a survey mission. The Autobot symbol on Daniel&#039;s exosuit was used to alert his father of his location in a Decepticon cell. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HM33 Daniel in exosuit vehicle.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]&lt;br /&gt;
Daniel again donned an exosuit when he accompanied [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] to a [[Space Pirate Ship|derelict ship]] in space. His exosuit sported a holster for his [[Challenge Blaster]], which he made good use of during the mission. {{storylink|Mystery of the Space Pirate Ship}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] headed off to fight [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], Daniel put on his exosuit so he could try to make them both stop, as he&#039;d befriended the Decepticon. Using the suit&#039;s vehicle mode, he followed Chromedome to the asteroid [[Juno]] and interceded in the fight, only for the whole thing to be called off anyway when [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] decided to blow up the asteroid. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}}&lt;br /&gt;
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He wore his exosuit once again when the Autobots took him to the [[Arctic]] and he took part in the battle to save Earth from the Decepticons&#039; [[Death Tower]]s. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;The Headmasters&#039;&#039; comic====&lt;br /&gt;
When the Headmasters faced a robot squid beneath the ocean, Daniel put on his exosuit so he could help them fight it. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 3|The Headmasters #3}} He used it again in a fight with [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], only to be inadvertently carried on the Decepticon&#039;s back to an alien planet. Whups! {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 4|The Headmasters #4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; comic====&lt;br /&gt;
In his research into technology that would allow [[human]]s to wield [[Masterforce]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] devised an exosuit that could transform into the head of a [[transtector]] and let Spike test pilot it. The technology was eventually refined into [[Master-Brace]]s. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 54|Bonus Edition Vol. 54}} Daniel wore an exosuit while helping Sixshot break [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] out of prison. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 50|Bonus Edition Vol. 50}} Spike kept his prototype Headmaster suit and used it to control Fortress&#039;s transtector during a trip to the [[Legends World]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 54|Bonus Edition Vol. 54}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====Train Wars====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TrainWars DanielWitwicky.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1]]&lt;br /&gt;
Years later, Daniel acquired a new model of exosuit that let him disguise himself as a Transformer and transform into an electrical bow or pantograph for his partner, [[Shouki]]. {{storylink|Train Wars: Shouki &amp;amp; Daniel Chapter}} He used it to disguise himself as the pilot of the &#039;&#039;[[Thunder Arrow]]&#039;&#039;, then let Shouki wield its bow mode against [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]. {{storylink|Train Wars}} Daniel used the exosuit&#039;s weapons in the battle with [[The Fallen]], though they only served to anger him, and Shouki used its bow mode again to free a restrained [[Shūta Gō]]. {{storylink|Train Wars 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dreamwave &#039;&#039;Generation One&#039;&#039; continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
The production of exosuits, reverse-engineered from Transformer technology, was the goal of [[Earth Defense Command]]&#039;s &amp;quot;[[Project Centurion]]&amp;quot;. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===2005 IDW continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Verity Carlo]] wore an exosuit. It was modular so she could wear just the arms {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}} or legs without having to put the whole thing on. The lower legs could transform into wheels. She put the whole exosuit on when she stowed away for the mission to [[Garrus-9]]. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2|Last Stand of the Wreckers #2}} It didn&#039;t stop her ride in [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]]&#039;s chest cavity from being distinctly uncomfortable though. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}} Also the arms contained telescoping cannons. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;All Spark&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
While fighting alongside the Autobots, Spike wore an exosuit that could transform into a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] head. He wore it in a battle with [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] during which he formed the head of the [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]] transtector. {{storylink|Looming Threat}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;My Little Pony/Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Spike (MLP)|Spike]] the dragon wore an exosuit when he returned to [[Equestria]] with [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. {{storylink|Finale (Friendship in Disguise!)|Finale}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Masterpiece Bumble Daniel.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumble&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[November 29]], [[2014]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-21&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21|Bumble]] includes a toy of [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]] in a transformable exosuit. His helmet is removable.&lt;br /&gt;
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:While mostly referred to as just &amp;quot;Excelsuit&amp;quot; on the packaging and instructions, the figure is both identified as Spike in one instance of the box back and as Daniel in the lineart included in &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Masterpiece Official Guide]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Hasbro-MP-Exosuit-Spike-Witwicky.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee &amp;amp; Exosuit Spike Witwicky&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-08&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Hasbro &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; release of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Bumblebee]] comes with a repaint of the Exosuit figure, which is Spike Witwicky rather than Daniel.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generationstoy shouki.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shouki &amp;amp; Daniel&#039;&#039;&#039; (December [[2014]])&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; Daniel is a [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Power Core Combiners]]&#039;&#039; [[Mini-Con]] [[Groundspike#Toys|Groundspike]] in [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]]&#039;s colors, meant to represent an exosuited Daniel disguised as the [[Skystalker (G1)|pilot]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Thunder Arrow]]&#039;&#039; during a secret mission with [[Shouki]]. Available only with Shouki through [[Hero-X|Million Publishing]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Generations 2014]]&#039;&#039; Vol. 1 book, Daniel triple-changes into a bow weapon for Shouki and a pantograph for his train mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TitansReturntoy-Leinad.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Arcee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
: &#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Arcee]] is a retool of [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Blurr]], and includes [[Titan Master]] Leinad–&#039;&#039;pssst&#039;&#039;, that&#039;s &amp;quot;Daniel&amp;quot; backwards! A retool of [[Haywire (Targetmaster)#Titans Return|Hyperfire]], Leinad turns into Arcee&#039;s G1 head; his own robot mode is based on an the exosuit. Leinad and Arcee debuted at [[HasCon 2017]] ahead of a later release at [[New York Comic Con]] 2017 and a standard release&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://io9.gizmodo.com/hasbros-own-convention-will-sell-you-a-giant-transforme-1797331311 Hasbro&#039;s Own Convention Will Sell You a Giant Transformer That Actually Charges Your Phone]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; at [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] in the USA.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-54-Exosuit-Spike.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee &amp;amp; Excelsuit Spike&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 30]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;LG-54&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]&#039;&#039; [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Legends|Excelsuit Spike]], despite possible appearances, is an all new sculpt transforming from a small robot based on Spike&#039;s Excelsuit into [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]]&#039;s head which is compatible to any Deluxe-or-larger &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039;-style figures, although he is meant to form Fortress&#039;s head. Excelsuit Spike comes with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Legends|Bumble]], a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Legends Class Bumblebee figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Buzzworthy Bumblebee&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-WFC-Trilogy-Buzzworthy-BB-Spike-Witwicky.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee &amp;amp; Spike Witwicky&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2021]])&lt;br /&gt;
:As part of the cross-&#039;&#039;Generations [[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]&#039;&#039; subline, &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Buzzworthy|Spike Witwicky]] is a very simple figure packed in with the [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Buzzworthy|Core Class Bumblebee]] figure. Spike is depicted in his traditional exosuit from &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;. The figure is capable of turning into car mode via a simple transformation scheme, which primarily consists of just laying the toy down on its face. He has a vestigial pin hole molded through his hips, hinting that he was intended to have leg articulation at one point, but was eventually changed during development.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Much like the rest of the &#039;&#039;Buzzworthy Bumblebee&#039;&#039; toys, the box is in the style of the 2018 &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]&#039;&#039; toyline, with additional renders of the [[evergreen]] Bumblebee design. Additionally, the toy features &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]&#039;&#039;-style [[package art]] with the &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron&#039;&#039; logo present.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-86-Daniel-Witwicky.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|Daniel probably sat on something weird.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Slug &amp;amp; Daniel Witwicky&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;86-07&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:A small, non-transforming figurine of Daniel Witwicky (no longer Leinad) comes packaged with &#039;&#039;[[Studio Series]]&#039;&#039; [[Slag (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Dinobot Slug]], which can ride Slug&#039;s dino mode or sit on his robot mode shoulder. He is largely unpainted and has posable hips and elbows. Daniel can also ride on &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; 86-06 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Grimlock]]&#039;s dino mode neck or robot mode shoulder.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Studio-Series-Core-Class-TFTM-Spike.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Like son, like father!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Exo-Suit Spike Witwicky&#039;&#039;&#039; (Core Class, [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Movie&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;The Transformers: The Movie&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 [[Fire Blast effect|blast effects]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of &#039;&#039;[[Studio Series]]&#039;&#039;&#039;s 2022 Core Class offerings, Exo-Suit Spike Witwicky transforms from his Exo-Suit to its vehicle mode in 11 steps. Unlike the previously released [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Studio Series|Daniel]] mold included with [[Slag (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Slug]], this Exo-Suit features articulation on par with Core Class figures, alongside a translucent cockpit with a head modeled inside.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Exo-Suit Spike Witwicky comes with two fire blast effects, which can be pegged into the thrusters in his vehicle mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure showed up in Dubai prior to any official announcement from Hasbro. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/core-class-spike.1225718/page-19#post-19946726&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Brave-Goukin&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BraveGoukin exosuit.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Excel Suit&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2014&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
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:A poseable &amp;quot;Excel Suit&amp;quot; toy was to be produced by [[CM&#039;s Corporation]] as part of their &#039;&#039;Brave-Goukin&#039;&#039; line, complete with vehicle mode and transforming arm blasters. It would have included static figures of [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Brave-Goukin|Spike]] and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Brave-Goukin|Daniel Witwicky]] who could be displayed separately or have their heads placed inside the suit, with alternate upward-looking heads included for the its vehicle mode. The Exosuit would also have come with a small figurine of [[Grand Galvatron#Brave-Goukin|Grand Galvatron]] and the [[Master Sword#Brave-Goukin|Master Sword data disk]] from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters]]&#039;&#039; episode &amp;quot;[[The Master Sword Is in Danger!!]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy only made as far as the painted [[prototype]] stage before CM&#039;s Corporation was forced to file for bankruptcy, leaving it unreleased.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
===Foreign names===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Japanese:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Excelsuits&#039;&#039;&#039; (エクセルスーツ &#039;&#039;Ekuserusūtsu&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Italian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Exo-Vestito&#039;&#039;&#039; (&#039;&#039;The Movie&#039;&#039; first dub), &#039;&#039;&#039;Exorobot&#039;&#039;&#039; (&#039;&#039;The Movie&#039;&#039; second dub)&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Masterpiece]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Mechanical suits]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Legends technology]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:The Headmasters technology]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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Much like [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], the [[Decepticon]] leader also continues to receive more toys than the average &#039;&#039;[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]&#039;&#039; character. While &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]&#039;&#039;&#039; doesn&#039;t have quite as many toys as his nemesis, he is one of &#039;&#039;at least&#039;&#039; [[Bumblebee (G1)|four]] [[Starscream (G1)|main]] characters that are guaranteed to get a new toy just about every year.&lt;br /&gt;
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For the sake of finding an easy and definitive split from the main toy article, we have opted to make this page strictly for the various &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039;-branded toylines, as this appears to be the brand [[Hasbro]] will likely continue adding Generation 1 characters to for the foreseeable future.&lt;br /&gt;
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==GDO==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|GenerationsVoyager}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:GenerationsGDOtoy-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Bludgeon (RID 2001)|What goes around, comes around.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, [[2012]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; {{w|Katana}}, {{w|:Wakizashi|tanto}}&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; Megatron is an Asian market and Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us-exclusive redeco/retool of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen: N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[Bludgeon (ROTF)#Voyager|Bludgeon]], sporting a new, smiling head. Megatron transforms from a Japanese {{w|Type 90 Kyū-maru|Type 90}} tank into a samurai-esque robot mode. He features a flexible plastic sword which is made out of a portion of the barrel of the tank&#039;s main gun, as well as a smaller dagger. The dagger can be stored in a sheath which is revealed from inside the tank turret, and both blades can be slotted in holes provided on the robot mode&#039;s left hip guard. The larger sword has a peghole at the bottom of the hilt; though it is specifically designed to allow the dagger&#039;s handle to fit in the base to form a double-bladed weapon, it can also fit any other accessory that uses [[5 mm post]]s. The post used to combine the swords remains unobstructed in vehicle mode, meaning you can attach the dagger to the end of Megatron&#039;s main tank cannon if you&#039;re feeling silly. He also has [[Mech Alive]] [[gimmick]]s in his thighs and turret: sculpted cylinders in his thighs rotate whenever his lower legs are rotated, and pulling his turret open makes a sculpted white &amp;quot;disc&amp;quot; at the center rotate while a scabbard for the tantō hinges over to the side and props itself up for use.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The vehicle mode is one of the very few Transformer tank toys with rubber components to its treads. Portions of the tread links can unlock, allowing them to hang from the robot mode, while the wheels of the treads are integrated separately into the robot mode form itself. The treads still do not function realistically; small plastic wheels on the underside of the treads help the tank mode roll, as is standard with nearly all Transformer tank toys. On the plus side, the tank turret can be rotated a full three-hundred sixty degrees, as can the purple machine gun that sits atop the turret. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Unlike the other uses of this mold, Megatron comes [[Packaging|packaged]] in robot mode holding his swords, with additional plastic and paper ties in the tray imperfectly holding his swords in position. Because they were packaged this way since they were shipped out of the factory, most Megatrons come with the swords being badly bent and warped in the box. Fortunately, the swords&#039; blades can be mostly straightened by leaving them sheathed in their hidden scabbards. Straightening their &#039;&#039;hilts&#039;&#039; is a different matter, though.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Revenge of the Fallen&#039;&#039; Bludgeon mold, it is highly likely that Megatron is cursed with the same design fault as his brethren - the rubber treads break down over the course of years, causing them to corrode spots of plastic and leave melty gashes behind.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of the mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Cloud|Megatron]], while the original version was redecoed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Hunt for the Decepticons]]&#039;&#039; [[Banzaitron (TF 2010)#Toys|Banzaitron]], and differently retooled to make &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; [[Overlord (G1)#Timelines|Gigatron]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/GDOMegatron/megatron.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Megatron at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{ROTFBludgeonMold}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|GenerationsLegends}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generationstoy-T30-LegendsMegatronChopShop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Watch yer wallet, Megs.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron &amp;amp; Chop Shop&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends Class, [[2013]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;02 / #004&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the fourth wave of 2012-onwards &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class toys, &#039;&#039;[[Thrilling 30]]&#039;&#039; Megatron is a new mold that is roughly the same size as a &#039;&#039;[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]&#039;&#039; Commander Class toy. He transforms from a generic tank with rotating turret into a robot based on his [[Alex Milne]] pre-war design as seen in &amp;quot;[[Chaos Theory Part 1]]&amp;quot; from [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]&#039;s 2009-2011 &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]&#039;&#039; comic series, and features [[5 mm post|5 mm-compatible]] ports for his hands and left forearm/turret roof. &lt;br /&gt;
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:He comes with [[Chop Shop (G1)#Generations|Chop Shop]], who can transform into a stag beetle, a robot, a weapon with a 5 mm handle, and a mine plow that attaches to the front of Megatron&#039;s tank mode. He features gearing that opens his pinchers when his legs are moved.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold also served as the model for the non-toy &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]&#039;&#039; incarnation of [[Megatron (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Megatron]] and was retooled into &#039;&#039;Generations [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039; Legends Class [[Warpath (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Warpath]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/GenLegMegatron/megatron.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Megatron at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Generations IDW megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And the fandom collectively soiled itself.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;02 / #003&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 wingtips (combine to form Fusion Cannon)&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the fifth wave of 2012-onwards &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys, &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Megatron is based on [[Don Figueroa]]&#039;s stealth bomber design from the IDW Publishing [[Heart Like a Wheel|&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; vol. 1]] ongoing series (which resembles a Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit). In robot mode, his wingtips detach to combine and transform into his [[Fusion cannon#Deluxe|fusion cannon]] (although it&#039;s actually designed after the [[rail gun]] this body was equipped with in IDW&#039;s comics, but of course Hasbro couldn&#039;t call it &#039;&#039;that&#039;&#039; on a toy&#039;s packaging). The cannon can peg into 5mm ports on his hands and forearms. This design was actually taken from an official pitch without Figueroa&#039;s permission and with no compensation to the artist, a fact he was rather sore about.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/don-figueroa-designed-idw-s-stealth-bomber-megatron-but-wasn-t-compensated--t96022s0.php &amp;quot;So I read that this was being made into a toy? wow, and I thought only 3rd party companies take stuff without giving any notice, acknowledgement or compensation... FYI: hasbro nor idw solicited me to do this design, I did it on my own.&amp;quot;]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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:In the American release Megatron comes packed in with a copy of IDW&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Spotlight: Megatron]]&#039;&#039;, sporting a &#039;Hasbro Exclusive Cover&#039; cropped from the [[Clayton Crain]] [[:File:Spotlight Megatron cvrRI.jpg|retailer incentive cover]]. In European and Canadian markets the figure was released without the &#039;&#039;Spotlight&#039;&#039;. &lt;br /&gt;
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:He was later retooled into &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; [[Dreadwing (G2)#Generations|Dreadwing]], &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; [[Krok (G1)#Timelines|Krok]], and &#039;&#039;The Last Knight&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TLKDeluxe|Megatron]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/GenMegatron/megatron.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Megatron at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Metroplex&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;01 OF 30&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:An [[exclusive]] version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#SDCC2013|Metroplex]] was made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013. He comes with 12 small, non-transforming figurines of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#SDCC2013|Orion Pax]], Megatron, [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Hoist]], all in both modes. The figurines are based on their &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys, and similarly to [[Decoy]]s, the Autobot figurines are cast in red plastic, and the Decepticons in purple.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-Metroplex-Megatron-HKACGCON.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I... can&#039;t... move...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Metroplex&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;05 OF 30&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Another exclusive version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#ACGHK2013|Metroplex]] was made available at [[Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong]] 2013. This Metroplex also has the 12 figurines of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#ACGHK2013|Orion Pax]], Megatron, [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Hoist]], but casts the Autobot figurines in gold plastic, and the Decepticons in silver. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; (Japan)==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|TG25}}{{anchor|VSOrionPax}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Generation-JP-TG25-Megatronus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Orion Pax VS Megatronus&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[October 26]], [[2013]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TG-25&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 wingtips (combine to form cannon)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the Japanese &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; lineup, Megatronus is a redeco of &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class Megatron in a darker shade of black, replacing the previously purple parts with more black and rendering the translucent plastic cannon a shade of red. Megatronus features extensive paint details, including purple lining inside the grooves on his head, shoulders, and knees, silver paint on his legs and engines and red eyes. He was only available in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TG25|Orion Pax]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy is meant to depict Megatron as he was before the war broke out, hence the name, which originated as a pre-war name for [[Megatron (WFC)|Aligned continuity Megatron]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TTGenerationsTG28MegatronChopShop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|BURRITOOOS!!!!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron &amp;amp; Starscream&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[December 28]], 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;TG28&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:The Japanese release of Legends Class Megatron is cast in his traditional gray, black, and red color scheme and features extensive metallic silver paint. He and [[Chop Shop (G1)#TG28|Chop Shop]] were only available in a multi-pack with [[Starscream (G1)/toys#TG28|Starscream]] and [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#TG28|Waspinator]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Leader}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:LeaderMegatron2015.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.95|&amp;quot;What? No, of course I don&#039;t have an Autobot insignia! [[...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|Why would you think that?&amp;quot;]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Two guns (combine to form rifle), missile&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of 2015 &#039;&#039;[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039; Leader Class toys, Megatron transforms from a robot heavily inspired by his Generation 1 animation model into a tank featuring working treads. He includes a sticker sheet featuring two each of Decepticon and Autobot [[insignia]] (the latter in reference to IDW&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]&#039;&#039;), plus stickers intended to replicate those on the original Megatron toy&#039;s chest and fusion cannon. Megatron also comes packaged with a collector&#039;s card featuring art from the initial release of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile game. His box-back bio bears a superficial similarity to our wiki&#039;s article on [[Megatron (WFC)|another Megatron]]. He features a spark chamber hatch which is sculpted in likeness to the one seen in &amp;quot;[[Master Blaster]]&amp;quot;. In a feature that goes undocumented in Megatron&#039;s instructions, his two combining guns can store underneath the rear of his alternate mode. Although the website description &amp;amp; the package billed the transformation as &amp;quot;15 steps&amp;quot;, the toy actually has &#039;&#039;10&#039;&#039; steps. In keeping with that simplicity, his articulation is more limited than one might expect of a toy this size, with his restrictive knee articulation and lack of ankle joints making it tricky for him to stand in dynamic poses.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In robot mode, Megatron&#039;s fusion cannon is on a pinned swivel, allowing it to be flipped in either direction, and appears to have been deliberately shaped to evoke the fusion cannon&#039;s traditional look no matter which way it faces. With the missile-firing tip backwards, the swivel piece allows the cannon to fold further out to the side, giving enough clearance for the arm to bend up to 90 degrees. In this configuration, the visible swivel piece matches the hexagonal detailing on the traditional cannon design, and a grooved dial sculpted into the cannon is slightly angled such that it perfectly matches the vertical position of the adjustment dial on the original scope/cannon. Of course, in that configuration Megatron can&#039;t shoot anyone with his missile, so where&#039;s the fun in that, you silly nerd? &lt;br /&gt;
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:Select aspects of this design, such as the leg-mounted treads, the general transformation sequence and the tank alt-mode, were used to represent G1 Megatron in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Devastation]]&#039;&#039;. The toy meanwhile was retooled into [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Generations|&#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; Megatron]], which was released at the same time. This mold’s tank mode bears almost no specific resemblance to that Megatron’s original [[Armada]] toy, but in a concession to that character’s legacy, both versions of this mold feature Armada-style [[Minicon]] connection ports; a rarity in any year of the Generations toyline.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Though Megatron&#039;s wave was scheduled for a first quarter 2015 release, it arrived on U.S. store shelves in late 2014.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/CWMegatron/megatron.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Megatron at TFU.info]&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Lucky Draw Leader, [[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Two guns (combine to form rifle), missile&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as a contest prize for Toys R&#039; Us Singapore, this &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Leader Class Megatron is a redeco of the Leader Class toy above, featuring chrome (if by chrome, it means &#039;&#039;metallic&#039;&#039;) silver and red paint on his paintable silver and red plastic parts (which includes neutering the light-up gimmick). The figure can be obtained by spending $600 worth of Transformers products only with their Star Card. The contest ran in March 1st till 31st. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TFSS-5.0-Double-Pretender-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;quot;[[Jason Marnocha|Fifty years I was alone... And when I&#039;m finally saved from that loneliness, all I find is horror... In this form, I am powerless; doomed to witness these atrocities. I need a body...I WILL have a body!]]&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Double Pretender Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (TFSS 5.0, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Pretender Shell, Sword for Pretender Shell, Rifle for Pretender Shell, [[Spacewarp#Generations|Spacewarp]] Mini-Con, Joint piece for Spacewarp/Rifle&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as a part of the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service#2017|Figure Subscription Service 5.0]], Megatron is a redeco of his [[#Thrilling 30|Legends Class toy]], with his coloration based on his canceled &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#CombatHero|&amp;quot;arctic-camo&amp;quot; Combat Hero Megatron toy]]. He also comes with [[Spacewarp#Generations|Spacewarp]] (a redeco of [[Blast Master#Generations|&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Payload]]) and his Pretender shell, which is redecoed from [[Grand Maximus#Toys|Grand Maximus]]&#039;s. Double Pretender Megatron also comes with a joint piece for Spacewarp to let her fit in the shell along with Megatron. This joint piece is sculpted to resemble the large chromed laser cannon that the original G1 Megatron toy came with. His Pretender shell weapons are black repaints of &#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]]&#039;s rifle and Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s [[Laser Rod (weapon)#Generations|sword]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Megatron and Spacewarp were released alongside [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TFSS|Double Pretender Optimus Prime]] and [[Hi-Q#Combiner Wars|Hi-Q]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:There are two suggested ways to make Megatron and Spacewarp fit into the shell, though some fans may have their own methods:&lt;br /&gt;
::1. [https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/857749521190801409 Fiddle the Megatron figure into a different position, and insert the joint piece on his chest to allow Spacewarp to attach on it].&lt;br /&gt;
::2. If the joint piece doesn&#039;t work due to its tolerance, [https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/857749905867251712 rearrange Megatron in a slightly different position, and peg Spacewarp into Megatron&#039;s arm.]&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Cyber Series&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He may have rocket launchers in his feet, but that doesn&#039;t mean he has mistletoe.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cyber Battalion, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]&#039;&#039; Cyber Battalion figures, Megatron is a Voyager-sized figure and transforms into a futuristic tank with a [[transformation|transformation scheme]] that borrows much of its engineering from the [[#Universe (2008)|&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; G2 Legends Class Megatron]] from 2008 though does have some unique steps. His large fusion cannon can be held in his fist or mounted on his arm as any classic representation of Megatron would. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The &#039;&#039;Cyber Series&#039;&#039; as a whole was initially pretty hard to come by. This figure along with the others was available in limited quantities from online retailer BigBadToyStore.com, though other than that they haven&#039;t hit mass retail anywhere besides Asia and Latin America. The line was later sold in greater quantities through [[Walgreens]] stores in parts of the United States.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Heroes-and-Villains-Optimus-Prime-Megatron-2-pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime and Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
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:In 2021, the &#039;&#039;Cyber Series&#039;&#039; [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/Generations_toys#Cyber_Series|Optimus Prime]] and Megatron figure were reissued as a 2-pack exclusive to Amazon.com.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Voyager-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Blitzwing who? I&#039;m just a Megatron who happens to turn into a tank &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; a jet. All the cool [[Megatron (disambiguation)|Megatron]]s are doing it!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Doomshot &amp;amp; Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, [[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Fusion Cannon, Rifle, Doomshot Titan Master&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; Megatron transforms from robot to tank to plane reminiscent of his [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|&#039;&#039;Machine Wars&#039;&#039; counterpart]] and back. Megatron comes with [[Doomshot#Toys|Doomshot]], a [[Titan Master]] who becomes his head. The G1 toy-accurate &#039;scrollwork&#039; details on his chest and all Decepticon insignias (on his robot mode chest, jet nosecone, and tank tread cowling) are chrome-backed, factory-applied, low-quality stickers which are notoriously prone to peeling off at the slightest disturbance. As their chrome-backed nature clashes heavily with Megatron&#039;s otherwise unpainted torso, replacing them is recommended. His wing stickers are similarly metallic, but appear to adhere better and clash less with the figure&#039;s overall aesthetic. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The fusion cannon is shown in stock renders to be solid black, while the final one is light grey plastic dipped in black paint with the posts left bare. His dark-grey plastic is nowhere near as dark as the stock renders shows, though it is still darker than the light-grey plastic.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like all Voyager Class &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; figures, he has a pair of pop-up parts to fill in the area around his head; in this case, a pair of missile racks. While it initially looks like his chest does not contain a pivoting assembly for better range of movement on Megatron&#039;s neck, there is in fact one hidden under the grey parts that form his robot mode collar that allow the missile racks and the Titan Master port to turn in either direction.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;neck&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/titans-return-voyager-megatron-and-doomshot.1092333/page-18#post-14975031 Detailed look on TFW2005.com]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Due to the nature of his transformation it is possible to transform Megatron into tank mode without removing his head, though this leaves it completely exposed at the back of the tank.&lt;br /&gt;
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:His fusion cannon can plug into the short barrel of the tank turret or the rifle/Titan Master vehicle weapon. In an undocumented additional feature, the rifle can be inserted into the front end of the fusion cannon. The fusion cannon can be mounted on his forearm or held by any figure with 5mm hands. It also has a peg hole that an accessory such as his rifle can plug into, with extra square peg holes specifically to hold the rifle in place. The tank cannon on his turret, while held in &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; hard by a pair of ridges and a 5mm post, can also be removed; it can be pegged in by its 5mm post barrel onto a peghole in Megatron&#039;s shoulder to recreate G1 Megatron&#039;s classic shoulder barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The instructions for robot-to-tank transformation suggest that you move his robot mode chestplate downwards into the collapsed jet position. It appears to have a clearance issue, with the chest protruding too far; leaving it in robot mode position will ensure there are no clearance issues. However, the chest &#039;&#039;can&#039;&#039; be made to fit better by putting it into position before transforming the treads, preventing the tread panels from getting in the way. Also in some copies of the toy, Megatron&#039;s left and right leg panels will randomly pop and stick out. This is especially prominent in tank and jet mode. &lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was retooled into [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Blitzwing]], and redecoed into &#039;&#039;[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Megatron]] &amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;[&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;[[Vega#Toys|Vega]]&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;]&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;. Megatron would have been redecoed/retooled into [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]] with a new Titan Master face for Doomshot as part of the &amp;quot;Action on Hydrus Four&amp;quot; boxset for BotCon 2017 that never came to be.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-OsS-OsF-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An official Red Ryder carbine-action, two-hundred-shot range-model air rifle.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;, this Megatron is another redeco of the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Voyager toy. Megatron features a new and significantly different deco for the sake of [[for safety reasons|gun safety laws]]. The sides of his gun mode are entirely cast in clear red plastic, his arms are a different shade of red plastic and there is red paint on the legs as well–in addition to the bright orange parts on both the tip of the barrel and the scope, just like the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; figure. Whether by design or by accident, his deco strongly resembles the [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] exclusive [[Nerf]] &amp;quot;[[wikia:nerf:Sonic FIRE|Sonic Fire]]&amp;quot; color scheme.&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039; Megatron was only available as part of a 2-pack with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#PEOSSOSF|Optimus Prime]], named &amp;quot;One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall&amp;quot; after Prime&#039;s famous line in the movie. In the United States and Canada, this set was officially released as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive. It was also available in several of Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets (namely the Philippines and Singapore; it&#039;s currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Australia, it was sold at Myer stores, whereas in the United Kingdom, it was both sold at [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] stores and available via Tesco&#039;s website (but never found in stores). Surprisingly, it was (and still is) a common find in Brazilian online stores.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/PlatinumMegatron/megatron.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039; One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall Megatron at TFU.info]&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Alt-Modes&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Alt-Modes Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Starscream shall pay for this!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alt-Modes, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1, 2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Collection&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1, 2, 3&#039;&#039;&#039; (Series 1), &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039; (Series 2)&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Alt-Modes]]&#039;&#039; Megatron is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a tank when the Decepticon faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in all four cases of the first and second series.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Siege&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WFCS-Voyager-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Such Heroic nonsense.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-S12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;SG-13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[March 30]], [[2019]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hidden message code&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;KAON&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;D50-R35 Fusion Cannon&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;HPR Telescopic Laserstrike Launcher&amp;quot; (combines to form &amp;quot;NFM Particle Beam Megalauncher&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; Megatron transforms from a G1 cartoon-esque robot to a &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;grizzly battle tank from the &#039;&#039;Command &amp;amp; Conquer&#039;&#039; series&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; Cybertronian tank and back! Megatron&#039;s robot mode is pretty accurate to the original cartoon, despite having a completely different altmode. He is armed with 2 weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], one of which is his trademark [[fusion cannon]] called the &amp;quot;D50-R35 Fusion Cannon&amp;quot;. The other is the &amp;quot;HPR Telescopic Laserstrike Launcher,&amp;quot; with two symmetrical blades facing the opposite direction, and can transform into a large sword resembling the sword included in the Takara release of the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Generation 1 toy]] and can be stored on his back. It can also be mounted on his back to resemble the gun barrel on the original cartoon model&#039;s back. Both can combine into the insanely large &amp;quot;NFM Particle Beam Megalauncher,&amp;quot; which is meant to be held in his hands or over his head. Like his contemporaries in the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; toyline, Megatron features &#039;battle damage&#039; paint applications all over his head, chest, arms, and legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Voyager-Megatron-with-Soundwave&#039;s-Gun.jpg|left|thumb|200px|&amp;quot;Does this mean I&#039;ll turn back into a blaster?&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
:Due to the way Megatron transforms, it&#039;s possible to rotate the turret 180 degrees and use the fusion cannon solely as the tank barrel, in the event one should lose the &amp;quot;Laserstrike Launcher&amp;quot; accessory; while not as aesthetically pleasing as the intended transformation, it still works.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Megatron also suffers a slight design flaw: unlike with the left ankle, the right ankle&#039;s pivoting joint has a tendency to not lock back to its straight position once it is unlocked. The only way to amend this is by pressing the top end of the black plastic peg on the right foot. The light grey backpack/central front tank kibble also has a tendency to dislodge if his waist is moved left or right. Due to the Fusion Cannon&#039;s slightly longer post, the hand&#039;s dorsal panel slightly protrudes when in tank mode. [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]]&#039;s additional gun can be slotted onto the back of the figure, perfectly mimicking his G1 gun barrel placement. Whether this was intentional or not is uncomfirmed—but, well, look at it.   &lt;br /&gt;
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:There is a message written in [[Cybertronian language|Cybertronian letters]] on Megatron&#039;s box art, which reads &amp;quot;RISE FROM THE SHADOWS&amp;quot;. Megatron&#039;s pose in the instruction manual&#039;s front cover is based on the [[:File:Megatronguido.jpg|promotional artwork]] by [[Guido Guidi]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Amusingly, the first TakaraTomy (and later, Hasbro&#039;s secondary) stock photos of his robot mode depict him wielding the fusion cannon like a handheld weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Though designated for release in the first quarter of 2019, Megatron&#039;s wave reached U.S. store shelves in late 2018.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Megatron was a notorious shelfwarmer, particularly in Asia, often unsold in large numbers.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was redecoed and retooled into multiple different Megatrons below, and [[Megatron (SG)#Shattered_Glass_Collection|Shattered Glass Megatron]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-35th-Voyager-Classic-Animation-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;quot;I thought you&#039;re made of sterner stuff, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Walmart35thVoyager|Optimus.&amp;quot;]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Classic Animation Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-S66&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;D50-R35 Fusion Cannon,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;HPR Telescopic Laserstrike Launcher&amp;quot; (combines to form &amp;quot;NFM Particle Beam Megalauncher&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
:Specially branded for the 35th anniversary of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; brand, &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Classic Animation Megatron&amp;quot; is a redeco of the Voyager figure above, featuring a cel-shaded paint pattern that evokes his appearance in the cartoon (though the physical result is reminiscent of [[Transformers: Devastation|&#039;&#039;Devastation&#039;&#039;]]). In addition, the figure omits the paint on the shoulders and his launcher/sword, and the front tank tread panels are now grey.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Secondary stock photos of the robot mode still depicts his Fusion Cannon as a handheld weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Alongside fellow cel-shaded figure [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#S65|Optimus]], Megatron was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in Canada and the United States.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Netflix-WFC-Trilogy-Voyager-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|1,000,000 years and still functioning.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, [[2020]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-07&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date:&#039;&#039; [[December 19]], 2020&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;D50-R35 Fusion Cannon,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;HPR Telescopic Laserstrike Launcher&amp;quot; (combines to form &amp;quot;NFM Particle Beam Megalauncher&amp;quot;), Pinpointer [[Battle Master]], Lionizer Battle Master, 3 [[Fire Blast effect]]s&lt;br /&gt;
:Promoting the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; chapter of the [[Netflix]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; cartoon]], this &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; redeco of &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Megatron slathers the Decepticon leader in an &#039;&#039;extensive&#039;&#039; paint wash coating to represent accumulated grime and battle scars. Aside from the mold&#039;s usual weapons, Megatron comes with redecos of &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Firedrive into &amp;quot;[[Pinpointer (G1)#Generations|Captive Pinpointer]]&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;[[Lionizer (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Captive Lionizer]]&amp;quot; with the original orange-and-grey color scheme, both with their own respective blast effects. Battle damage aside, Megatron&#039;s grey plastic is molded in a darker shade and his black plastic lacks any hints of brown. He also features metallic silver across his front on the silver sections, serving as a base for the battle damage. This Megatron features tighter ankle joints and a weakened snap, allowing for easier posing.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The unpaintable metallic plastic parts, such as the sword&#039;s blades, the upper thighs, and the joints, are prone to [[photodegradation]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:As with other Netflix series figures, Megatron was exclusive to Walmart in Canada and the United States. Megatron was also available as a Kmart exclusive in Australia.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:WarForCybertronCenturionDroneWeaponizerPack.jpeg|upright=1.66|thumb|Are you sure it&#039;s not an upside-down submarine?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deluxe Centurion Drone&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class with accessories pack, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
:An accessory of Megatron&#039;s Pistol form is available as part of the &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; [[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]]. It also comes with a silencer, but does not include the stock. In Japan, the toy was released as a [[TakaraTomy]] Mall exclusive for &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039;.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;TT Twitter&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[https://twitter.com/TF_pr/status/1285098906422931456/ &amp;quot;Takara Tomy Twitter announcement&amp;quot;]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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:It should be noted that this is the first &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; toy to depict his alt mode as a gun, albeit in a non-converting accessory form.  It was soon followed by the &#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; Core Class toy below. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Netflix-WFC-Trilogy-Spoiler-Pack-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Spoiler Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Unboxing, [[2021]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;D50-R35 Fusion Cannon,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;HPR Telescopic Laserstrike Launcher&amp;quot; (combines to form &amp;quot;NFM Particle Beam Megalauncher&amp;quot;), [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Spoiler|Matrix of Leadership]] bandolier, [[AllSpark#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Allspark]], two Fire Blast effects, [[Play-Doh|compound]]&lt;br /&gt;
:Promoting the &#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; chapter of the Netflix &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; cartoon, Megatron is a minor redeco of the [[#War for Cybertron Trilogy|above]] Netflix &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039;-based Megatron, with blue highlights on the &amp;quot;HPR Telescopic Laserstrike Launcher&amp;quot; instead of red, and more accurate chest battle damage (albeit, to his appearance in the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; and first half of &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; chapters). His silver paint is also a lighter shade while the other paint applications are a darker shade. The set includes the translucent purple &amp;quot;[[Skelivore#Toys|Fossilizer Skelivore]]&amp;quot;, the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Spoiler|Matrix of Leadership]] on a bandolier, and a compound through which a buyer can dig to reveal two blue &amp;quot;Fire Blast&amp;quot; effects (redecoed from &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; [[Slitherfang#Toys|Slitherfang]] and [[Doublecrosser (Earthrise)#Toys|Doublecrosser]]&#039;s effects parts) and the [[AllSpark#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Allspark]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Matrix bandolier can latch onto his robot mode chest or his tank turret, and the Allspark is compatible with the 3 mm effects part system, featuring a 3 mm port on one face and a shallow 3 mm post of its own on the opposite side. Skelivore can use the C.O.M.B.A.T. System/[[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology]] to weaponize Megatron, with two official configurations, and their head specifically evoking Megatron&#039;s classic [[energon mace]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Much like previous Spoiler Packs, this set is in a windowless box designed to look like an ammo crate and features translatable [[Cybertronian language|Ancient Autobot]] inside the box. The lateral side of the package also features artwork of Megatron, reused from the &#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; [[:File:Kingdom Golden Disk Megatron returns to pits.jpg|Wave 2 Golden Disk card]]. Compared to the previous [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Spoiler Pack]], the packaging itself uses less cardboard and tape and has two Decepticon-themed quotes as opposed to one Autobot and one Decepticon. The &amp;quot;spoiler&amp;quot; text reads &amp;quot;WITH THE MATRIX IN HAND / I CAN WIN THE ALLSPARK / AND USE IT TO RESHAPE / CYBERTRON IN MY IMAGE&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;TAKE THE MATRIX / MEGATRON THEN THE / ALLSPARK MAY IT HAVE / MERCY ON YOU&amp;quot;, quotes from Megatron and Optimus Prime respectively from [[Kingdom episode 4|&#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; episode 4]], though Megatron&#039;s quote in the cartoon lacks &amp;quot;With the Matrix in hand&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Megatron&#039;s renders in the instructions feature the battle damage from the first [[#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Netflix &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; toy]], as opposed to the battle damage on this release. Also, the image showing the completely assembled second official weaponizer configuration in the instructions depicts the included effect parts being plugged onto the ends of the back-mounted cannons to simulate muzzle-flash effects; however, this configuration is impossible with the selected effect part mold types that were included with this set.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As with other Netflix-series figures, this Spoiler Pack was exclusive to Walmart in Canada and the United States. This set was also available as a Kmart exclusive in Australia and was on [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the US and the UK in limited quantities.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Behold Galvatron Megatron.JPG|thumb|200px]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Behold, Galvatron!  Unicron Companion Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2022)&lt;br /&gt;
:This release of Megatron is as a non-transforming and immobile minifigure, barely 10mm tall, scaled to interact with the immense [[Unicron/toys#HasLab|HasLab Unicron]] figure and its clear display base.  This was one of a set of 14 minifigures in the &amp;quot;Unicron Companion Pack&amp;quot; that was included with the [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron_Trilogy|&amp;quot;reformatting&amp;quot; version of Galvatron]].  The set was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Pulse]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Earthrise&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Voyager-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|What, were you expecting a submarine?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-E38&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;ER-13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date:&#039;&#039; [[January 30]], [[2021]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Fusion Cannon, tank turret/bladed weapon, tank-filler part/shield&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the third and final wave of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class toys, Megatron is a heavy retool of &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Megatron that converts into an Earth-based tank while sharing a mostly identical transformation scheme (and parts, such as the thighs, feet, front of the upper arms, forearms, and various inner parts). Megatron also retains the &amp;quot;battle damage&amp;quot; paint his &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; figure featured, mostly focused around his legs and tank-body. Unlike the stock render, the rear half of Megatron&#039;s shoulders are molded in black plastic. Megatron also features a &amp;quot;D-16&amp;quot; marking on the left side of his tank body, a reference to his Japanese ID number. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Like the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; figure, Megatron&#039;s turret also doubles as a melee weapon, though it must be forearm mounted in order to use the blade. The blade can be used as a shield if paired with the sword from the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; toy above. To try and reduce his alternate mode&#039;s resemblance to a H-tank, he has a [[Partformer|partforming]] piece that is attached between his shins, or onto the bladed weapon. Stock photography for the above &#039;&#039;Generations Selects&#039;&#039; redeco shows the melee weapon can plug into his back as a back-mounted cannon, much like his &amp;quot;G1&amp;quot; cartoon design, and the filler part can be a forearm mounted shield.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The new tooling to keep his head/neck flap more secure can make pulling his head out while transforming him to robot mode &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; difficult; the strain of doing so can cause the ball joint socket to crack, and form stress marks on his cheeks. This can be remedied by pushing the flap up from beneath using the tabs on the filler/shield piece.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The unpaintable plastic parts, such as the thighs and the joints, are prone to [[photodegradation]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like all &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; toys, Megatron comes with an exclusive piece of a clip-and-save of a larger star map, along with a translucent red decoder. Megatron&#039;s piece of the map, aptly, is the labeled location of &amp;quot;[[Cybertron (planet)|CYBERTRON]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The [[energon mace]] accessory was sold separately as part of the &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; [[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone]] set above. The mace is intended for &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; Megatron&#039;s newly molded hands, so keep caution for a breakage risk if used on &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Megatron.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Generations Selects&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Selects-Voyager-CombatMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|After many years, unobtainium has finally become obtainable.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Combat Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Siege&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-GS01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;D50-R35 Fusion Cannon,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;HPR Telescopic Laserstrike Launcher&amp;quot; (combines to form &amp;quot;NFM Particle Beam Megalauncher&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Combat Megatron&amp;quot;, a &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039; add-on to &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039;, is a redeco and new head retool of the above Voyager Class mold in the arctic camouflage deco of the unreleased &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[Megatron (G1)/toys#CombatHero|Combat Hero figure]]. His new head tooling is seemingly based on the previous Legends Class &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; figure, which was a redeco of a toy based on [[:File:ChaosTheory1 megatron symbol creation.jpg|his IDW pre-war miner design]] as debuted in &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Announced at New York [[Toy Fair 2019]], this Megatron was an exclusive debuted at the regular Voyager price through the [[Hasbro Pulse]] website in the U.S. market. Combat Megatron comes in a mostly plain cardboard box with black spray-paint deco in the form of a drippy Autobot symbol, &amp;quot;WAR&amp;quot; spelled out in Cybertronian, and the &amp;quot;War for Cybertron Trilogy&amp;quot; nameplate. While the instructions replaced the ID number and Megatron&#039;s name with &amp;quot;Combat Megatron&amp;quot;, the CGI renders still depict the original head. Also included is a thank you letter from Hasbro&#039;s [[John Warden]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Despite being the third &#039;&#039;Generations Selects&#039;&#039; figure to be announced, Combat Megatron came out ahead of [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Generations|Ricochet]] and [[Swoop (G1)/toys#POTPGS|Red Swoop]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was repurposed as [[White Megatron]] in &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Selects-Super-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;quot;Why do [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Future|you]] throw your turn away so recklessly?&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Super Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[September 26]], [[2020]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;TT-GS09&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Fusion Cannon/starship nose/tank turret, triple-barrelled cannon&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039; Super Megatron is an extensive retool of [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Titans Return|&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Voyager Class Galvatron]], with the Titan Master gimmick being removed. The figure is based upon illustrations by [[Ban Magami]] for [[:File:SuperAndUltraMegatron.jpg|Super Megatron and Ultra Megatron]] from &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Battlestars (story page)|The Battlestars]]&#039;&#039; story pages, and is capable of assuming the two robot modes and two alternate modes featured therein. Although not officially a part of the [[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron&#039;&#039;]] toyline, he has a grand total of 19(!) [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] distributed throughout his new tooling, making him more than compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Being faithful to the illustrations it is based upon, the figure has both a &amp;quot;Super Jet Mode&amp;quot; and a triple-barreled &amp;quot;Ultra Tank Mode&amp;quot;. The figure comes with his signature fusion cannon, which forms the nose of his gunship mode and the turret of his tank mode. He also has a triple-barreled cannon, which is stored inside the fusion cannon, and can be accessed by unfolding the front of the cannon and opening it up from the bottom. The triple-barreled cannon is detachable from the fusion cannon, and can be wielded by Super Megatron as a handheld weapon if you so choose.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As mentioned before, the figure also has two robot modes to represent Super Megatron and his upgraded &#039;&#039;&#039;Ultra Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; form, which differ in forehead and chest detailing. In service to this, Super Megatron&#039;s forehead and chest can be swapped around between his two robot modes. The two robot modes are also distinguished by weapon configuration (the fusion cannon being closed for Super Megatron and open for Ultra Megatron, and Ultra Megatron also featuring the triple-barrelled cannon mounted on his right shoulder) and gunship mode wing arrangement (folded for Super Megatron and unfolded for Ultra Megatron).&lt;br /&gt;
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:Original to the figure and its [[Super Megatron comic 2|accompanying fiction]], a third robot mode was also designed and given the name &#039;&#039;&#039;Ultra Megatron Omega&#039;&#039;&#039;, formed by taking the figure in its Ultra Megatron robot mode and swapping its face out for a more monstrous one. This new face appears to be an amalgam taking cues from both his [[Megatron (Movie)|live-action film counterpart]]&#039;s mask in &#039;&#039;The Last Knight&#039;&#039;, as well as the face of [[Dark Nova]]. If one so wishes, he can take the [[Silver Matrix]] accessory included with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Selects|&#039;&#039;Generations Selects&#039;&#039; Star Convoy]] and plug it into this figure&#039;s left shoulder to replicate [[:File:Ultra Megatron Omega Selects.jpg|his initial appearance]] upon transforming into this form.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The &#039;&#039;Selects&#039;&#039; [[God Neptune comic 2|Special Comic promoting God Neptune]] further introduces a &#039;&#039;fourth&#039;&#039; robot mode, &#039;&#039;&#039;[[:File:Megatron Omega Perfect Selects.jpg|Megatron Omega: Perfect Form]]&#039;&#039;&#039;, into which the figure can also be configured. To achieve this, his shoulder pads must be folded back, with the smaller wing pieces angled up at a 45° angle; his chest piece with the insignia, folded forward to partially reveal the tread details; his back wings folded down at a 45° angle; and his Fusion Cannon/triple-barreled cannon should be in tank mode configuration, tabbed into the port on his upper-back, with the triple-barrels facing straight up. His Fusion Cannon barrel halves should then be angled up at 45° angles, to create an &amp;quot;X-wing&amp;quot; shape behind him.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The aforementioned God Neptune chapter also depicts a third alternate mode for Ultra Megatron Omega, an &amp;quot;[[:File:GS-Ultra-Megatron-Omega-SF-Gun-Turret--Mode.jpg|SF Gun Turret Mode]]&amp;quot;. To achieve this mode, Megatron must first be placed into his Super Jet Mode, from there the subsequent steps can be taken in any order. With his waist kept in the same configuration, his legs must be rotated at the thigh, then folded up alongside his torso; his arms must be folded straight down, with the forearms folded forward, so that the figure is now resting on both them and the tank treads on his legs; the chestplate must then be lowered slightly, so that the treads touch the ground; his larger wings should be folded up into the tank mode configuration; and his smaller wings should be folded straight back.&lt;br /&gt;
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:A feature not mentioned in the instructions is that the lower part of his helmet is attached via a [[C joint]] on the neck, and can be removed to allow easier access to the forehead and face-swapping gimmick. This is particularly helpful, as otherwise there isn&#039;t much clearance for it to turn, and the swivel is fairly tight.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Contrary to popular belief, this figure &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; in scale with &#039;&#039;Selects&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Generations Selects|Star Convoy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was released exclusively through [[TakaraTomy Mall]] in Japan and an EB Games exclusive in Australia.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Voyager-G2-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Voice of Doom sadly not included.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Earthrise&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-GS14&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Fusion Cannon, tank turret/spear, tank-filler part/shield&lt;br /&gt;
:A &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Selects]]&#039;&#039; add-on to &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]&#039;&#039;, this version of Megatron is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; Voyager Class mold above in the first &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy-themed colors.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Much like most 2020 &#039;&#039;Selects&#039;&#039; products, the toy is only branded as part of the &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; and not &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Kingdom&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Core Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Add in a 5mm peg, and you can have Megatron holding Megatron holding Megatron.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Core Class, [[2021]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-K13&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;KD EX-06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[July 31]], 2021&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Blaster/Tank Barrel&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]&#039;&#039; Core Class Megatron is a Legends-sized toy that can interact with Titan Class figures. He takes many cues from his larger &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; toy sculpt-wise, with similar robot and Earth-based tank forms... save for the head, which seems to be based on his &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; figure. His tank mode lacks any kind of rolling wheels.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Megatron features his trademark Fusion Cannon, but it was attached with a mushroom joint. He includes a blaster resembling his original pistol alternate mode which forms his (rather unconvincing) tank mode&#039;s barrel and has a stacked peg with 3-millimeter and 5-millimeter portions for compatibility with other Core figures as well as larger size classes. As shown in the instructions, but not specifically pointed out as such, the gun can plug into his back to replicate the gun barrel from the G1 figure. Due to the shoulder pylons, Megatron can barely recreate the vertical upwards Fusion Cannon aiming pose, though attempting to do so only results in the cannon slightly aiming downward. Due to the right forearm needing two pieces for the transformation, Megatron ends up having two asymmetrical forearm parts.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Megatron suffers from a mildly annoying issue regarding his shoulder joints; the hook tabs can barely lock into place, and they can be dislodged if his arms are bent back in robot mode. Fortunately, the shoulder ball-and-socket joints are loose enough (though not to a greater extent) to counter this.&lt;br /&gt;
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:If one chooses, the blaster can be replaced with another weapon to form a convincing tank barrel, such as the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/Generations_toys#Thrilling_30|&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Legends Class Optimus Prime&#039;s]] or [[Cliffjumper_(G1)/toys#Thrilling_30|Cliffjumper&#039;s]] guns.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Premium Finish&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Premium-Finish-PF-WFC-02-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;Why [[#War_for_Cybertron Trilogy|throw]] [[#War_for_Cybertron:_Siege|away]] away your money so recklessly?&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, [[November 27]], 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;PF WFC-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;GE-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;D50-R35 Fusion Cannon&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;HPR Telescopic Laserstrike Launcher&amp;quot; (combines to form &amp;quot;NFM Particle Beam Megalauncher&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
:As part of the second wave of TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Premium Finish|&#039;&#039;Premium Finish&#039;&#039;]]&#039;&#039; subline, Megatron is a detailed redeco of the [[#War_for_Cybertron:_Siege|&#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039;]] mold, featuring more paint applications that represent his appearance in [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|&#039;&#039;Transformers: War for Cybertron: Siege&#039;&#039;]] and with the same weapons as the aforementioned mold. &lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Collaborative&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Collab-toy-Megatron-HISS-Tank.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Megatron opted for the lady because [[Cobra Commander|her boss]] reminds him too much of Starscream [[Chris Latta|for some reason]]...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Megatron H.I.S.S. Tank and Baroness&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Crossover with&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;G.I. Joe&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Baroness]], fusion cannon, backpack&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SuperAndUltraMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]&lt;br /&gt;
*The design of &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039; Super Megatron is based on illustrations by [[Ban Magami]] from the &#039;&#039;[[Battlestars]]&#039;&#039; story pages (see right). What made the resulting figure especially faithful to the original illustrations was the fact that Magami created the character designs with a working transformation in mind.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://tfsource.com/blog/2020/04/03/countdown-answering-5-big-questions-about-the-generations-selects-super-megatron/ COUNTDOWN: Answering 5 big questions about the Generations Selects Super Megatron at TFSource]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; This made it easy for the figure&#039;s designers to then use the [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Titans Return|&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Voyager Class Galvatron]] figure as a base for retooling into Super Megatron.&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Collaborative]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Combiner Wars Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Convention exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generations]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generations Selects toy Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Pretenders]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Titans Return Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Triple Changers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity</title>
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&lt;div&gt;{{suite}}[[File:SpotlightCyclonus CoverA Cyclonus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Dead oni, purple oni.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Cyclonus&#039;&#039;&#039; in the [[2005 IDW continuity]] isn&#039;t a Decepticon, nor does he have anything to do with [[Unicron]], and he is neither [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]] nor [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]. He&#039;s just an ex-zombie millions of years older than [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] tagging along on an Autobot starship with a severe antipathy to [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]]. And who &#039;&#039;doesn&#039;t&#039;&#039; hate Whirl?&lt;br /&gt;
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Old and worn, Cyclonus is not one for much intimate contact or feelings–emotions should be felt, not heard, in his own words. This can lead to some big misunderstandings and consequences since he&#039;s not much of a talker. Seeking a new purpose in life, Cyclonus joined the &#039;&#039;[[Lost Light]]&#039;&#039; after the restoration of a Cybertron he no longer recognized. Despite early prejudices against him for his unrepentant actions during the war and just plain &#039;&#039;looking&#039;&#039; like your stereotypical Decepticon, Cyclonus&#039; stalwart loyalty to the crew has won over many of them–not least of all little [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]], who comes to form a more powerful relationship with the old &#039;bot than you&#039;d ever expect. Slowly but surely, Cyclonus is warming up and mellowing out.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{quote|He&#039;s, like, a multi-billionaire or something. [[Tetrahex]]ian real estate. No, he just thinks possessions are a weakness. Actually, he thinks &#039;&#039;everything&#039;s&#039;&#039; a weakness. I like him, but he&#039;s phenomenally stern.|[[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] on Cyclonus|&amp;quot;[[Signal to Noise]]&amp;quot;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{first|&#039;&#039;[[Spotlight: Cyclonus]]&#039;&#039;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Ancient history===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PrimusAllGoodThings-introdump.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|&amp;quot;I, Cyclonus, am not a Decepticon! And I am taking this opportunity to establish this so nobody will make this mistake later!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Cyclonus of [[Tetrahex|Upper Tetrahex]]&#039;&#039;&#039; was an ancient Cybertronian, [[Reproduction#2005 IDW continuity|forged]] in the years before [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]&#039;s [[Golden Age]], more than eight million years ago. {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}} Details of his youth are scant; at an early age, Cyclonus adopted the ideals of the religious sect known as the  [[Clavis Aurea]] {{storylink|Finest Hour: Dark Cybertron Chapter 5|Finest Hour}} and developed a deep spiritualism, worshipping the pantheon known as the [[Guiding Hand]]. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} {{storylink|Finest Hour: Dark Cybertron Chapter 5|Finest Hour}} Cyclonus was fluent in [[Ancient Cybertronian|Old Cybertronian]], {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}} and supposedly spent his time worshipping in the shadow of the [[Titan (group)|Titans]], reciting the creation legend known as the [[Primal Sacrament]] before the gigantic Transformers left the planet. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} &lt;br /&gt;
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During the subsequent [[First Cybertronian Civil War]] sparked by the collapse of the [[Thirteen]], {{storylink|Heavy}} Cyclonus rose to be the favorite bodyguard of the barbarian warrior  [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]], {{storylink|No Exit: Dark Cybertron Chapter 6|No Exit}}  and this esteemed position earned him a role in [[Nova Prime]]&#039;s inner cadre. Following the end of the war, Cyclonus was one of the Cybertronians who joined their leader in his search to find the lost [[Crystal City]] in the hopes of finding a Titan. They discovered [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] instead, and Cyclonus expressed his optimism that the ancient Transformer could impart wisdom derived from Cybertronian legend. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:DarkCybertron01-setcoursefortheanomaly.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]&lt;br /&gt;
During the subsequent Golden Age of Cybertron, Cyclonus first met [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], who would become one of his closest friends, in a basement bar. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Six million years ago, Nova Prime planned to spread Transformer civilization across the galaxy through conquest, and commissioned the first &#039;&#039;[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]&#039;&#039; starship, envisioned as the first step to establishing a &amp;quot;[[Pax Cybertronia]]&amp;quot; throughout the cosmos. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}} Cyclonus was appointed a senior officer on the vessel. {{storylink|Shockwaves}} When the crew discovered a mysterious spatial anomaly in the [[Benzuli Expanse]], he scanned its energy readings and was reminded of an old legend of a &amp;quot;[[Dead Universe]]&amp;quot;, an alternate reality of darkness and decay. Seeking to conquer this other reality, Nova Prime plunged the ship through the portal, trapping the crew in the Dead Universe. {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}} Turned into an undead creature who could only survive in the normal universe for a limited time, Cyclonus continued to serve Nova Prime, now calling himself Nemesis Prime. He had a fierce love of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and wanted to see it bring about an ordered universe, bringing structure to a chaotic universe. Ironically, he was absolutely &#039;&#039;mental&#039;&#039;, prone to unpredictable, violent actions; he tried to submerge this behind a fiction of being an ordered intellectual, and hoped ordering the universe might order him.&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Expansion===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Cyclonus IDW jetmode.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|left|No cockpit? How will Galvatron ride him??]]&lt;br /&gt;
Cyclonus was sent out of the [[Dead Universe]] to arm the [[Nega-Core]] and put up [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] as its guardian, but he made a divergence to see first hand the devastation of his beloved Cybertron. Pissed off, he decided to take his anger out on the nearest Transformer and so assaulted the &#039;&#039;[[Ark-12]]&#039;&#039;, helmed by [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hound]]&#039;s crew en route to [[Garrus-9]]. He was blown to bits, only to reform and keep on coming until [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] arrived and Cyclonus realized he was blowing his mission—too long outside of the Dead Universe can kill its inhabitants.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cyclonusunleashed.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Get the Holy Hand Grenade!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Arriving on [[Corata-Vaz]], he armed the Nega-Core but balked at activating Thunderwing, due to the destruction he caused Cybertron. Unfortunately Hound&#039;s crew and Magnus arrived, and [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]] goaded Cyclonus into attacking and in the process made Cyclonus realize he truly was a chaotic loony and just what Nemesis Prime wanted to erase. He was brought down, only to detach his hand, which flew off to activate Thunderwing. Using the distraction, Cyclonus escaped but Magnus sent another tracker after him. {{storylink|Spotlight: Cyclonus}} {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus made it back to the Dead Universe on time and was later patrolling the Benzuli Expanse with Galvatron to look for those who would disturb the [[Expansion]]. Upon spotting [[Cloudburst]]&#039;s ship, Cyclonus called &amp;quot;dibs&amp;quot; and Galvatron happily let Cyclonus attack the vessel. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}} After some time, Cyclonus finally destroyed the &#039;&#039;[[Mirror-Manifold]]&#039;&#039; just as its crew were beamed out by the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]], who had brand new [[Pretender|Pretender shells]] waiting for them. Designed to survive the Dead Universe, they were more than a match for Cyclonus and he was defeated. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Galvatron&#039;s Army===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AllHailMegatron14 Cyclonus Scourge.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|&amp;quot;I&#039;m not dead!&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;You will be soon, you&#039;re very ill.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;No you&#039;re not, you&#039;ll be stone dead in a moment!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
After recovering, Cyclonus made his way back to [[Gorlam Prime]], where he and other minions of Nemesis Prime began to slowly die after the Autobots disconnected them from the Dead Universe. After several years of wasting away, {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 1|Heart of Darkness #1}} he gathered the bodies of his former crewmates to recycle them with honor. One of them, [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], was still barely alive, and Cyclonus told him that he would put an end to his miserable existence. He was interrupted by Galvatron, who was now infused with the [[Darkness (G1)|Darkness]]. Galvatron blasted the bodies of the dead warriors, prompting Cyclonus to ask if he had gone binary. Galvatron revived Scourge, and created an army of [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s, which angered Cyclonus, who said they were [[spark]]less slaves and refused to let this happen to him. Galvatron assured Cyclonus that he had plans and would need a lieutenant to join him. Using the Darkness, Galvatron repaired Cyclonus&#039; spark and although he was unsure of their mission, Cyclonus told Scourge that as [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]], their new mission is to follow Galvatron. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 14|Rebirth}} Unbeknownst to Cyclonus and Scourge, the Darkness also exerted a subtle kind of control over them, making them more accordant to Galvatron&#039;s will. Cyclonus maintained a small hint of defiance, which would manifest from time-to-time.  {{storylink|Chaos Part Four: Genesis|Genesis}}      &lt;br /&gt;
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Galvatron had Cyclonus, Scourge and the Sweeps search Gorlam Prime for signs of life, as every single inhabitant of the planet had mysteriously vanished while they were busy dying. After Cyclonus found nothing in the planet&#039;s data archives, they decided to investigate the portal to the Dead Universe, and on the way they found remains of their ally [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]&#039;s [[Micromaster]] bodyguards in some rubble. Cyclonus wanted to examine them, but was blown away by Galvatron who was more eager to get through the rubble. They eventually found Jhiaxus in a half-dead state, repaired him, and had him take them to the portal. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 1|Heart of Darkness #1}} There, they found themselves under attack by [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] and [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]]. Cyclonus and Scourge were defeated by Hardhead at first, but Galvatron turned the tide and sent the two to hunt down Arcee as she fled. Using heat-seeking missiles, Cyclonus destroyed the bridge under her feet and sent her falling into the abyss below. He then returned to Galvatron and left the planet in his quest to raise an army to battle the [[D-Void]], a new threat he had found in the Dead Universe. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 2|Heart of Darkness #2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Though Galvatron turned out to be very good at recruiting (and resurrecting) troops for his army, Cyclonus considered him a bit loopy and was unsure if this D-Void was even real. Unwisely, he voiced his opinion around Galvatron, but was merely mildly chastised by his leader. Cyclonus later accompanied Galvatron to the planet [[Dykayra]], where they investigated ruins similar to ones found on Gorlam Prime. Inside, they discovered another Dead Universe portal and none other than Nemesis Prime, who was alive and well despite having been betrayed and killed by Galvatron years earlier. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 3|Heart of Darkness #3}} Nemesis revealed that he had been resurrected by the D-Void and attacked Galvatron, prompting Cyclonus and the others to come to their leader&#039;s aid. Their small scout party was beaten back by the powerful Nemesis, who transformed into a monstrous avatar of the D-Void&#039;s power, but managed to vanquish him by summoning Galvatron&#039;s entire army. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 4|Heart of Darkness #4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Seeking to add [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s Autobots to his army, Galvatron traveled towards [[Earth]]. On the way, the ship under his command ran into a space-time distortion, and inside it they found a block of ice containing what appeared to be organic and robotic corpses. But when the crew thawed the ice, the dead came to life, and Cyclonus and the others found themselves fighting against a [[zombie]] outbreak. Their ship crashed in [[Las Vegas]] on Earth, where they were attacked by Prime&#039;s Autobots, who didn&#039;t trust their intentions. Cyclonus eventually surrendered, but not without sarcasm. {{storylink|The Transformers: Infestation issue 1|The Transformers: Infestation #1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Though they eventually stopped bickering with Galvatron long enough to defeat [[Britt]], the zombie mastermind, the Autobots refused to join Galvatron&#039;s army. With the zombies safely deposited in the distant past of the Dead Universe, Cyclonus and the others warped back to their base. {{storylink|The Transformers: Infestation issue 2|The Transformers: Infestation #2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Galvatron then took his entire army with him to Cybertron, declaring the planet their first line of defense against the D-Void. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 4|Heart of Darkness #4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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With Cybertron under his control, Galvatron sent Cyclonus and a number of Sweeps to take the [[Kimia Facility]] from the Autobots. Cyclonus and his group killed many of those on board and brought the space station into Cybertron&#039;s orbit. He arrived on the planet&#039;s surface just in time to prevent [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] from doing any more damage to Galvatron and carried his leader away from the battlefield. {{storylink|Chaos Part One: Lamentations|Lamentations}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After Galvatron fed the Heart of Darkness into Vector Sigma in an effort to destroy Cybertron, Cyclonus attacked him, angrily claiming that Galvatron had brainwashed him into serving him and that he had forced him to harm Cybertron, something that made Cyclonus furious. However, Galvatron was too powerful for Cyclonus to damage and he tossed him aside with ease. {{storylink|Chaos Part Four: Genesis|Genesis}} After Optimus Prime plunged the Matrix into Vector Sigma to defeat the D-Void, Cyclonus was given a &amp;quot;new lease on life&amp;quot;, losing his undead status, and was dragged to safety by [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]]. Thereafter, he was imprisoned alongside the Decepticons despite his claims that he was not one of them, until their makeshift prison in Kimia&#039;s gun barrel was emptied and they were ordered to beat down a [[NAIL]] riot. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Joining the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Cyclonus NoDecepticon Liars.jpg|thumb|upright=0.55|[[Infestation (IDW)|Suck it]], [[The Transformers: Heart of Darkness|Trebek]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
The day of the &#039;&#039;[[Lost Light]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s launch, Cyclonus took a farewell flight around the reborn Cybertron, reminiscing as he surveyed the untamed landscape. He was on his way to see Rodimus about something he was promised when he detected a life sign he took to be that of Scourge. It turned out instead to be the remains of Sweeps that [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] had strung up inside an abandoned structure. Before Cyclonus could get an explanation as to what Whirl had been doing with them, the Autobot attacked him and blew the place up. The two engaged in an aerial chase, passing over the launching site of the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; and accidentally clipping [[Rung (G1)|Rung]]&#039;s arm off in the process. Cyclonus finally landed and tried to reason with Whirl, stating that he made a mistake and he didn&#039;t care what the Autobot was engaged in. When Whirl called him a Decepticon, Cyclonus exasperatedly tried to point out that he had never been such, only to be tackled off a cliff. Whirl landed on top, with Cyclonus being knocked unconscious after absorbing the fall&#039;s impact, one of his helmet horns being broken off in the process. After the situation with Whirl had been [[Tailgate (G1)|unexpectedly defused]], Cyclonus was left behind on Cybertron while the others were brought aboard the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; for repairs. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus awoke in time to see the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; taking off. Not wanting to be left behind, he transformed, flew up and attached himself to the ship&#039;s hull just before it [[Quantum generator|quantum jump]]ed. Unfortunately, something went wrong, and Cyclonus was flung off the ship as it arrived in a different part of the galaxy. He fell to a planetoid below, along with forty Autobots who were sucked out of a hull breach, and landed in a lake after undergoing atmospheric reentry. [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]], and [[Rewind (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rewind]] pulled him out and after he had recovered, Cyclonus finally made his appointment with Rodimus. Rodimus wasted no time in pointing out that while his assistance against Galvatron had been invaluable, Cyclonus was still responsible for the deaths of many Autobots during the assault on Kimia.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HangersOn Whirl Cyclonus.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.55|This is how slash begins.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Cyclonus didn&#039;t deny a thing, and simply stated that it was war and he was following orders. He then told Rodimus that he didn&#039;t want to be a Decepticon OR an Autobot and he wanted to help find a fresh start on the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;. Rodimus agreed to grant him a chance to prove himself. Ultra Magnus and Whirl arrived, with Ultra Magnus not-so-subtly warning Cyclonus against making trouble. Rodimus then suggested that Cyclonus and Whirl clear the air between them after their battle on Cybertron. Whirl put forth a totally insincere and skewed offering of peace. Cyclonus responded by &#039;&#039;hugging&#039;&#039; him and whispering that he&#039;d kill Whirl at some unspecified point and the Autobot would never see it coming. Later, Cyclonus attended a gathering of the crew and listened to Rodimus address their current situation. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}}   &lt;br /&gt;
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When a [[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeater]] was loose on the ship, Rodimus ordered the majority of the crew to pair off and lock themselves in habitation suites until the situation was resolved. Cyclonus ended up with Tailgate, who was stuck halfway transformed at the moment and unable to walk. Cyclonus carried him to their room, noting a wary look from Hoist along the way, and unceremoniously dumped Tailgate on the floor. Both formerly being of the original Ark&#039;s crew under Nova Prime, Cyclonus caught Tailgate up on the six million years of history they both missed, explaining the [[Great War (G1)|Autobot-Decepticon war]] as he understood it. He then wondered aloud which side Tailgate would have fought on if he had been active during it. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cyclonus Tailgate LifeAftertheBigBang.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|DAMMIT, JANET!]]&lt;br /&gt;
After hearing Cyclonus&#039; summary, Tailgate got it in his head that the Decepticons were freedom fighters and declared that he wanted to be one. After Rodimus set Tailgate straight on the true nature of the Decepticons, Tailgate angrily confronted Cyclonus, accusing him of being misleading. Cyclonus calmly pointed out Tailgate&#039;s naïveté, but the smaller robot wasn&#039;t hearing it and struck Cyclonus&#039; arm. Cyclonus violently backhanded and kicked him in response, before exiting the room without another word and leaving his shaken roommate curled up on the floor. {{storylink|Life After the Big Bang}}&lt;br /&gt;
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A while later, Cyclonus was sitting alone in [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]&#039;s bar. He told Tailgate to drop dead when the latter asked him if he wanted to socialize. {{storylink|Interiors}} Despite initially appearing disinterested in attending Tailgate&#039;s [[Act of Affiliation]] ceremony at his roommate&#039;s request, Cyclonus secretly showed up, and watched from behind a curtain. The ceremony was soon interrupted by the [[Galactic Council]], and Cyclonus was among the group who were teleported to the planet [[Theophany]]&#039;s surface. When they discovered the ruins of [[Crystal City]], Cyclonus did a quick fly-over and reported to Rodimus that it seemed that the city had been attacked, but there were no bodies in evidence. The group subsequently found the inert body of a [[Titan (group)|Titan]] in the ruins. Cyclonus was in awe of the discovery, revealing to Rewind that he used to pray in the shadow of ancient Titans back before he left Cybertron. At Rewind&#039;s plea, he recited the creation story of the [[Guiding Hand]] for the group.  Rewind returned the favor by sharing archived footage of Cybertron from Cyclonus&#039; era with him.&lt;br /&gt;
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When the Titan violently reawakened, the Galactic Council sent shock-troops to Crystal City in response. Cyclonus joined the others in fending them off until the situation was resolved and everyone was transported back to the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;, which then quantum-jumped to safety. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}}  &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Ultra Magnus-Cyclonus-Rodimus and Drift.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67|For the last time, he is not &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;Venger&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; a Decepticon!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Upon discovering [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]&#039;s decapitated body in the oil reservoir, Rodimus&#039; first instinct was to blame Cyclonus. [[Drift (G1)|Drift]]&#039;s enthusiastic attempts to interrogate Cyclonus were less than successful, however, as the larger bot simply overpowered him until Ultra Magnus intervened. Though Cyclonus icily explained that he had no beef with Red Alert, the true clincher was when [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] worked out Red Alert&#039;s injuries were self-inflicted. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus took part in a mission to [[Temptoria]], where it was believed a group of Decepticons were holding the Circle of Light. Fighting alongside Whirl, he made it clear the two of them would never be square and he still intended to kill Whirl. Shortly after Cyclonus saved Tailgate from a bomb, Whirl locked the door, trapping Cyclonus and Rewind with said bomb. Cyclonus shielded the small Autobot as best he could as the device exploded. His badly-damaged form was dragged to the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; medibay by Tailgate alone. Chromedome, not knowing that it was Cyclonus that had saved Rewind, expressed disappointment that Cyclonus had not died. Inspired by the ritual of Innermost Energon, Tailgate attempted to leave Cyclonus an offering as others had done for Rewind, only for him to rebuke it and label Tailgate pathetic. After seeing the offerings left for Rewind, he helped Tailgate pick up the pieces of broken vial. {{storylink|Before &amp;amp; After}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus was interviewed for Rewind&#039;s movie documenting the travels of the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;—though he requested that a subtitle saying &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;NOT A DECEPTICON&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;quot; be displayed during his segments. While claiming to not know the meaning of &amp;quot;happy&amp;quot;, he admitted that he was impressed by the great [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]], and later was pulled into a group picture of the crew at &#039;&#039;Swerve&#039;s&#039;&#039;. {{storylink|Little Victories}}&lt;br /&gt;
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A short while later, Cyclonus found himself at the center of a security incident when his singing of &amp;quot;Glory to Cybertron, Glinting in the Heavens!&amp;quot; in the [[Cybertronian language#2005 IDW continuity|Primal Vernacular]] was mistaken to be him brutally murdering Tailgate in their shared quarters. Once that situation was peaceably resolved, Cyclonus joined roughly one hundred of the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s crew for a brief shore leave on the planet [[Hedonia]]. {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}} During this, Cyclonus joined Rung, Rewind, Tailgate, and Skids in browsing a gift shop outside of the bar they had left Swerve and Ultra Magnus in. {{storylink|Signal to Noise}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After being picked up by Rung, Whirl, Skids, and Rewind, he was taken to a bar where he threw a bit of an exaggerated tantrum to keep his drinking partners from discovering something he&#039;d been hiding for some time—that Tailgate, while certainly older than the rest, was not the incredible, space-faring [[Primal Vanguard]] member he had painted himself to be  Tailgate was, in fact, a waste disposal bot who was such a nobody that no one bothered to look for him when he disappeared. Taking pity on his roommate, Cyclonus decided to teach Tailgate a song in Old Cybertronian. {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}} &lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] went on a rampage through the ship, Cyclonus was part of the contingent who tried to stop him. Hearing Rewind&#039;s remark that Overlord was incapable of being killed, Cyclonus replied that he knew—better than most—that &#039;&#039;anyone&#039;&#039; can be killed. {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}} After Overlord was ejected from the ship, Cyclonus was invited by Chromedome to attended the funeral service for the deceased, pleasing Tailgate with his presence. {{storylink|The Gloaming}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Tailgate Cyclonus Hope Is A Lie.jpg|thumb|&amp;quot;There is no Easter Bunny! There is no Tooth Fairy! And there is no Queen of England!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Not long afterwards Tailgate admitted to Cyclonus that he had a terminal illness, the fatal and incurable [[cybercrosis]]. Cyclonus initially appeared cool and unfeeling in front of Tailgate, but upon leaving their hab-suite, silently self-mutilated his face with his claws. Cyclonus was subsequently invited by Rodimus to join an away team to investigate [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]], and agreed to go on the condition he could bring Tailgate with him. {{storylink|Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon|The Fecund Moon}} Once down on the moon&#039;s surface, the team were attacked by [[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]]&#039;s [[Titan Hunter]]s, and Cyclonus and Whirl disobeyed Rodimus&#039;s orders for retreat in favor of a counterattack. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Overcoming their pursuers, the pair soon located the prison that the rest of their team had been consigned to, hanging over a smelting pool. Though reluctant to leave Luna 1 just yet, Cyclonus joined Whirl in breaking into a nearby armory to gather weapons for an escape attempt, but was abruptly stabbed through the midriff by a [[Legislator]]. Whirl fought off the attacker, and he and the relatively-uninjured Cyclonus then teamed up with other rescued prisoners, [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]] and the remaining survivors of the [[Circle of Light]], just as an army of Legislators attacked en masse. Whirl proposed a deal to Cyclonus, asking him to call off his previous death threats if they made it out of the fight alive, and the duo rushed into battle wielding [[Great Sword]]s procured from the armory. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}} As the battle raged, the curiously-disproportionate strength of Cyclonus&#039;s spark even proved able to energize his appropriated Great Sword&#039;s blade. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cyclonus StarSaber ThisCalamitousLife.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|&amp;quot;I&#039;m on a mission from Primus!&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Tell him you failed.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
After Dai Atlas fell to [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]], Cyclonus rose to the zealot&#039;s call for challengers, and overcame his foe&#039;s physical superiority by plunging his remaining horn into Saber&#039;s optic. Denouncing Star Saber&#039;s fanaticism, Cyclonus attempted to finish the reeling enforcer off with his Great Sword, but his opponent teleported out before the killing blow could be struck.  Later, after the Legislators had retreated, Cyclonus and Whirl met back up on the lip of the smelting pool, where Whirl asked Cyclonus if their &amp;quot;deal&amp;quot; was still good. Cyclonus briefly entertained a fantasy of shoving the damaged Whirl into the smelting pool, but ultimately agreed and flew away.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cyclonus SparkTransfusion ThisCalamitousLife.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3|&amp;quot;Stabbed through the heart.  And I&#039;m to blame.  I give on/off love a good name.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
The next day aboard the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;, Cyclonus sat with the dying Tailgate, singing to him as the latter&#039;s cybercrosis entered its final stages. Though Tailgate was afraid of the painful end the disease promised, Cyclonus refused to terminate him prematurely, holding out hope for a last-minute cure, which &#039;&#039;seemed&#039;&#039; to arrive when a page from Ratchet called him to the medibay. Taligate&#039;s spark had shrunk too far for the cure that had been divined, but Whirl then suggested using the Great Sword to channel some of Cyclonus&#039;s spark&#039;s excess energy &#039;&#039;into&#039;&#039; Tailgate&#039;s, restoring it to a point where the cure could take effect. Cyclonus did so with only minutes to spare, stabbing his roommate in the spark with his Great Sword, and successfully re-energizing his spark. A short time later, now with his missing horn replaced with a new one made for him by Tailgate as a gift, Cyclonus explained the whole situation to Ultra Magnus, including his theory that Vector Sigma had supercharged his spark when it restored him back on Cybertron. Impressed by Cyclonus&#039;s deeds, Magnus formally welcomed Cyclonus aboard the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; with a firm handshake. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dark Cybertron===&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus was present to welcome Orion Pax and his team aboard the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;. A [[Hardhead (G1)|member]] of Pax&#039;s crew immediately accused him of being a Decepticon. While angered by this remark, Cyclonus chose to remain silent. Cyclonus was later on the bridge when Starscream contacted the ship and uploaded the readings of a portal over Cybertron. When Starscream asked Cyclonus what he thought, he confirmed that the readings are identical to the ones he saw when &#039;&#039;Ark-1&#039;&#039; was pulled into the Dead Universe six million years ago. {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}} Because of his experiences, Cyclonus was recruited by Rodimus to join the team entering the Dead Universe.  Hardhead lightheartedly called Cyclonus a coward, which prompted Whirl to try and start a fight. Much to Whirl&#039;s dismay, Cyclonus quickly disregarded the idea and departed with the rest of the team into the Dead Universe. Cyclonus briefly became separated from the rest of the group but quickly located them. His arrival mysteriously caused the cyberwraiths that were attacking the team to flee. But all was not right with Cyclonus, as he proceeded to vomit black energon, while assuring the rest of the team that he was fine. {{storylink|Black Metal: Dark Cybertron Chapter 2|Black Metal}} Cyclonus later started leaking fluids from his face and claimed it was from the heat, but in reality, the Dead Universe was freezing. Despite his protests not to touch him, Orion tried to provide medical aid before being interrupted by the believed-to-have-perished [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]], who encouraged them to not touch Cyclonus and to hear him out. {{storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After he explained himself to the team, Nightbeat went on to introduce himself to Cyclonus, and much to his surprise, carried out a cold-reading that let him deduct many details of Cyclonus&#039; life, including the condition of Tailgate. Furious at this invasion of privacy, Cyclonus grabbed Nightbeat by the throat and told him he was lucky Cyclonus would not kill him, or the entire team for that matter. Orion calmed Cyclonus down, and apologized for not intervening with the cold-read. As the team continued to push on, Hardhead asked Nightbeat why he told them not to touch Cyclonus. Nightbeat then asked Cyclonus to hold up his hand, and he revealed that he broke his forcefield generator after a bad landing, causing the Dead Universe to infect him. Troubled that the Dead Universe had reclaimed him, Cyclonus went on to say that he didn&#039;t belong there when a containment cube suddenly erupted around them. Nightbeat revealed to them that he was still Nova Prime&#039;s sleeper agent, who then proceeded to head towards the site. {{storylink|Finest Hour: Dark Cybertron Chapter 5|Finest Hour}} &lt;br /&gt;
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While trapped, Cyclonus regarded Hardhead&#039;s attempt to headbutt his way out as foolish. When Nova Prime arrived, he soon spied his former crew mate and mocked him, saying that the only reason he was on the Ark was because he was Galvatron&#039;s favorite bodyguard, and is nothing more than a &amp;quot;hanger-on&amp;quot;. This caused Cyclonus to give the word for Hardhead to smash through the crack in the cube that Orion had made but after breaking through, the cube resealed itself. Cyclonus bore witness as Nova destroyed Hardhead&#039;s forcefield generator, causing the Dead Universe to consume and disintegrate him. {{storylink|No Exit: Dark Cybertron Chapter 6|No Exit}} Nova brought Cyclonus and the rest of the team to his citadel in the Dead Universe where they found that Nova was using the barely living [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] as a space bridge. Cyclonus and the others were then locked in a cell where Nightbeat revealed to them that Nova planned to use their sparks to strengthen the space bridge so he could cross over back into the universe. After Rodimus challenged Nightbeat with a puzzle, re-establishing Nightbeat&#039;s true self, he let Cyclonus and the others out to go rescue Kup. {{storylink|The Dead Are Not Enough: Dark Cybertron Chapter 7|The Dead Are Not Enough}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The team fought through a horde of Sweeps as Cyclonus began to grow weaker from the effects of the Dead Universe. Orion ordered him to guard the door while they freed Kup, and granted his permission to shoot on sight. However, Cyclonus grew even more tired until he fell into unconsciousness. When Nova arrived on the scene, he hurled his body at the recently released Kup. {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}} Cyclonus slowly began to stir just as Orion engaged Nova. When Nova had beaten down Orion, Cyclonus and Nightbeat intervened and engaged him, only to be smacked down by the corrupt Prime. However, Orion got back up with new confidence, and anointed himself Optimus Prime again before killing Nova once and for all. {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus and the rest of the team discovered that the portal they used to cross over from the living universe had closed and that the Dead Universe was rapidly contracting around them. However, from somewhere far away, Cyclonus and Optimus could hear singing. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} Turns out, the singing they heard was a drinking song being sung in &#039;&#039;Swerve&#039;s&#039;&#039; and the singing was being heard through Nova Prime&#039;s corpse. They used Nova&#039;s equipment to turn him into a space bridge and emerged from [[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]]&#039;s chest {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}} Cyclonus, along with Kup and Nightbeat immediately collapsed after emerging, not being able to survive long outside of the Dead Universe. Skids, Brainstorm, and Rodimus helped carry them towards Brainstorm&#039;s lab to heal them. Cyclonus protested the idea, claiming he didn&#039;t want to be saved and the universe was coming to an end anyways. He was cut short by Rodimus when they reached the surface to see that the sky above Cybertron had come alive with images from the past, as every moment in time was occurring all at once. The group was picked up by the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; just as the army of Ammonites spontaneously exploded due to [[Metalhawk (G1)|someone]]&#039;s actions below the surface. Now in his lab, Brainstorm whipped up a cure and saved Cyclonus and the others. Cyclonus was among the group of Autobots who confronted Starscream and later joined the crowd that was waiting for [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] to step off the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;. {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Return to the &#039;&#039;Light&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus was walking around the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; when Tailgate leapt upon him, cheerily poking him in the head. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}} At &#039;&#039;Swerve&#039;s&#039;&#039;, he then silently looked on as Tailgate began chatting with [[Getaway]] before silently storming out of the bar. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner&#039;s Guide|Predestination: A Beginner&#039;s Guide}} When the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; suddenly vanished, Cyclonus was one of the twenty crew members that boarded the Rodpod. After taking a headcount, he listened to [[Crosscut (Autobot)|Crosscut]] as he talked about his latest play...before he suddenly vanished after the lights flickered! After Tailgate, full of bravado due to his recent praise, accused Megatron of killing the vanished Crosscut, Cyclonus joined Ratchet in talking down Tailgate before Megatron then pulled a gun on Tailgate after the small Autobot proposed locking him up. Riptide then put his weapon into the fray.  Cyclonus attempted to defuse the situation, but [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] and [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] drew their weapons on Cyclonus, neither trusting him. After the lights flickered a second time, Cyclonus had disappeared, though his Great Sword had not. {{storylink|Twenty Plus One}} After  Megatron and a alternate Rewind shut down the quantum engines, Cyclonus reappeared in the Rodpod. {{storylink|slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|The Road Not Taken}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus then embarked on a mission to the past to prevent Brainstorm from killing Orion Pax alongside Rodimus, Rewind, Tailgate, Chromedome, Rung, Whirl and Riptide, ending up inside the trailer of [[Roller (IDW)|Roller]]. After a few tense moments, the time travelers made a cover story, pretending they were reinforcements sent by Zeta Prime to help Pax. Later on, Cyclonus and Whirl ended up fighting a weapons platform. {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 1: All Our Parlous Yesterdays|All Our Parlous Yesterdays}} &lt;br /&gt;
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On the next leg of their journey through the past, Cyclonus got to visit Iacon four million years in the past, at a time when Cybertron still thrived as it had in his day. He was overwhelmed by the beauty of the world he lost millennia ago, and was moved to finally apologize to Tailgate for beating him shortly after they first met. At [[Maccadam&#039;s Old Oil House|Maccadam&#039;s New Oil House]], they barely escaped a bar fight involving Megatron and Impactor. {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 2: Stet|Stet}} At the final stop, Cyclonus and the others prevented Brainstorm from completing his true mission to kill Megatron (while inexplicably also ensuring Megatron was born in the first place). While trying to find a way back to the present, Cyclonus and Rodimus inadvertently created the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;s&#039;&#039; quantum engines retroactively, as well as the sparkeater that they would one day find in their own ship&#039;s hold. {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 3: Predestination: An Expert&#039;s Guide|Predestination: An Expert&#039;s Guide}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus was one of the select few to witness Brainstorm&#039;s trial. {{storylink|Our Steps Will Always Rhyme}} He was also present at Thunderclash&#039;s pre-wake, but opted to sit quietly at the back of the ballroom. Tailgate insisted that he get on the dance floor, but Cyclonus declined. After the party, he returned to the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; with most of the crew. {{storylink|The Sensuous Frame}} Soon after, at Swerve&#039;s EarthDance, Tailgate offered to dance with him. At first, he refused, but after hearing the song that was playing, he changed his mind. It was too late; Tailgate was already dancing with Getaway. {{storylink|The Frail Gaze}} Cyclonus, along with Tailgate, Rung, Skids, and Bluestreak, volunteered to investigate the [[Swearth|life-size holomatter Earth]] projected by Swerve that was trailing the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;. The ship&#039;s upgraded [[holomatter]] engine gave Cyclonus a female avatar with fancy, ruffled clothes. The team found an apartment to use as a base of operations. After their new neighbors got locked out of their apartment, the three were found to be a holomatter avatar of Swerve that had been fractured into three parts. Eventually, Swerve figured out where his injury was, allowing [[Velocity (G1)|Velocity]] to repair him and put an end to the whole episode. {{storylink|The Frail Gaze|The Frail Gaze}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus woke up once to find Tailgate absent from his recharge slab. After silently heading to &#039;&#039;Swerve&#039;s&#039;&#039;, observing Chromedome and Rewind holding hands on his way, he entered to have Swerve offer him an [[Old Corroder]] as a thanks for saving him during the Swearth debacle. After taking the drink to, as he put it, &amp;quot;steel his nerves&amp;quot;, he strode out of the bar and headed to Whirl&#039;s quarters, where he expressed his concerns about Getaway and Tailgate; but Whirl said that Tailgate was better off with Getaway then with him, which then prompted the watchmaker to ask why he even bothered coming to him with his problems. After explaining that Whirl was the only one he could rely upon to tell him the painful truth because he didn&#039;t care about his feelings, Cyclonus left Whirl&#039;s quarters before eventually realizing something was wrong. He then rushed back over, only to find Whirl had lost his memories of his, Getaway, and Atomizer&#039;s plan...but not before managing to leave a clue by setting all the chronometers in his room to Megatron&#039;s hab-suite number; &amp;quot;113&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus rushed down to the hab-suite and arrived just as Megatron was about to begin attacking Tailgate. He then threw his Great Sword at Megatron through the doorway, and the sword sank into Megatron&#039;s chest. Charging into the room, Cyclonus bludgeoned Megatron into unconsciousness with a chunk of recharge slab before taking Tailgate and fleeing for an escape pod. Realizing that Getaway had set Tailgate up, Cyclonus was stopped just before he could reach the escape pod by the ship&#039;s security team, who opened fire upon him when he reached for his Great Sword, grievously wounding him and leaving Tailgate suffering his worst panic attack yet. {{storylink|The Lopsided Triangle}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Fortunately, Cyclonus was a tough old warrior, and came around after some repairs. Megatron apologised for lashing out at him and Tailgate, which Cyclonus accepted, but he expressed discontent when he learned Rodimus had Chromedome perform mnemosurgery on the comatose Tailgate to find out that Getaway was the one who had set him up. {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When a time window was discovered in [[Swerve&#039;s]], a small ceremony was held to visit the past and mourn the dead. Cyclonus participated in the festivities. {{storylink|No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases}} He was also in attendance at movie night during the discussion of [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] despairing that Cybertronian society still felt it necessary to differentiate between Autobots and Decepticons and finding it appalling that the Decepticons had mutilated Sentinel Prime&#039;s corpse. {{storylink|The Last Autobot}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus was part of the exploration party who were abandoned on the Necrobot&#039;s world by a mutiny aboard the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;. He, Tailgate, and the rest who were deemed too friendly with Megatron were left to die as the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] moved in on their former leader. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}} Although an opportunity to escape presented itself, Cyclonus and the crew were unable to take a collection of comatose organics with them, which they had found in the Necrobot&#039;s basement. The heroes resolved to stay behind in an effort to defend the fallen from the DJD. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 2: The Sun in Flight|The Sun in Flight}} &lt;br /&gt;
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As the group prepared what defenses they had, Cyclonus and Whirl had something of a spark-to-spark talk while fixing the perimeter cannons. Whirl wanted to know if Cyclonus and Tailgate ever properly talked or declared their &#039;&#039;conjunx endura&#039;&#039; status after Getaway&#039;s manipulations. Cyclonus said no, and indicated he thought Tailgate was too bright a spark for him under any circumstances. But that wouldn&#039;t stop him from splitting the world open and tearing down the sky to protect him. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}} As the fight began, Cyclonus confronted Overlord, the latest and scariest of the DJD&#039;s allies to arrive. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage|Rage, Rage}} He eventually retreated back inside the fortress as Megatron brought a swift and final end to his most infamous monsters. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 6: Do Not Go Gentle|Do Not Go Gentle}} &lt;br /&gt;
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After the battle, it was discovered that the Necrobot&#039;s &amp;quot;organics&amp;quot; were actually disguised Cybertronians. These &amp;quot;[[Disappeared]]&amp;quot;, Autobot and Decepticon alike, were awakened to reacclimatize to the universe after their long sleep. Tailgate was showing off his strength to the new arrivals, and Cyclonus tried to temper the exuberance of his friend. One of the Decepticons, [[Fangry (G1)|Fangry]], clocked Tailgate as the &amp;quot;baddest &#039;bot in the yard&amp;quot; and tried to provoke him by shoulder-checking Cyclonus. However, Cyclonus had deeper problems to worry about. Tailgate artificial Outlier abilities were becoming unstable. He needed recharging more often after exerting his strength, but also flailed wildly in his sleep, lashing out and potentially harming himself. Cyclonus tried to restrain him, but would be injured himself in the process. When Tailgate awoke and saw Cyclonus&#039;s damage, he jumped to the conclusion that Fangry was responsible. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 1: Some Other Cybertron|Some Other Cybertron}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus caught up to Tailgate after he pushed around the Decepticons, scaring most of them and nearly killing Fangry. Cyclonus tried to counsel Tailgate on what it meant to take a life, like he did so many times while fighting Deathsaurus&#039;s troopers. He was unwilling to openly express how Tailgate had hurt Cyclonus and himself, though, and so Tailgate mostly cast off Cyclonus&#039;s worries as him being overprotective. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 2: Anomie|Anomie}} Tailgate&#039;s fits in his sleep only got worse, and next cost Cyclonus an entire arm. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 3: A World Misplaced|A World Misplaced}} Nevertheless, he responded to a call for help from Whirl and Swerve when they discovered Whirl&#039;s nemesis, [[Killmaster]], among the slower-to-rise Disappeared. Cyclonus and Whirl teamed up to turn Killmaster&#039;s own wand against him. Still, Cyclonus&#039;s damage was enough for Whirl to actually show an interest. Although Cyclonus withheld as best he could, Whirl saw through Cyclonus&#039;s lies and realized Tailgate was responsible, and worse, didn&#039;t know it. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 4: Bad Moon Rising|Bad Moon Rising}} Whirl spoke to Tailgate about what he had been doing behind Cyclonus&#039;s back, but they were all distracted by the return of Rodimus&#039;s team from the [[Functionist Universe|Functionist Cybertron]] before much could be said about it. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 5: Modes of Production|Modes of Production}} {{storylink|Dissolution Part 6: This Machine Kills Fascists|This Machine Kills Fascists}} &lt;br /&gt;
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In order to get back on the path of Getaway, the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;, and Cyberutopia, Rodimus had his team mass-shift the body of a dead Decepticon named [[Skip]] into a moderately-serviceable transport ship. As they prepared to leave, though, Tailgate told Cyclonus he was staying behind, and Cyclonus needed to leave without him. After speaking to Whirl, Tailgate decided Cyclonus was better off without him until he fixed his Outlier issues, and Cyclonus would never leave him willingly. For a moment, Cyclonus stoically accepted Tailgate&#039;s rejection, as he did most things, but his feelings compelled him to return. Tailgate felt compelled to push Cyclonus away more forcibly then. As undefined as their relationship had been, it was now definitively over. Cyclonus boarded Skip and sat quietly in the corner. As he began to carve his face again in pain, however, Whirl came to his side and stopped him. The two friends sat together in silence as the ship took off. {{storylink|After Megatron (A Dissolution Epilogue)|After Megatron}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Aboard the ship, Cyclonus largely kept to himself, having a brief discussion about the future and happiness with Ultra Magnus, before Rodimus called him into the cabin to inform him that [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Fortress Maximus]] had found evidence suggesting Tailgate was dead. {{storylink|Sardines}} At this news, Cyclonus became despondent, losing the will to live entirely so he could reunite with his lover in the [[Transformer afterlife|Afterspark]]. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (3): You Are Here|You Are Here}} As he stalked out of the cabin, he found himself caught in the prank war between [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] and [[Anode]] and attempted to murder the latter with his [[Great Sword]] only to wind up raking Rewind by accident. Before he could then kill Chromedome for striking him, Whirl intervened and allowed his friend to collapse in his arms. The tender moment was interrupted when Skip&#039;s mass-displacement began to wear off completely and [[Ten]] told everyone to listen to him. {{storylink|Sardines}} The legislator instructed the engineers aboard to modify Skip&#039;s engines to allow them access to the [[Warren]] so that they could reach a [[Mederi]] facility. Though the modifications were successful, the crew was forced to &amp;quot;abandon Skip&amp;quot; with their bodies being ravaged by the super-compressed space. They had however managed to reach the original Mederi, falling into its gravity well. The moon&#039;s systems repaired them all and, based on Cyclonus&#039;s powerful desire to see Tailgate again, presented itself as the Afterspark, as he&#039;d been raised to expect it as. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (1): Metastasis|Metastasis}} {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (3): You Are Here|You Are Here}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Upon awakening, Cyclonus quickly pieced together where the crew had supposedly wound up and explained his theory to his friends. When the &amp;quot;ghosts&amp;quot; of [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailcutter]] and [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] showed up however, he quickly flew off to find Tailgate, tenderly reuniting with him. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (1): Metastasis|Metastasis}} As the two walked back to the hovering Matrix, they discussed their relationship and swore to never be apart again. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (2): The God War|The God War}} As the couple prepared to &amp;quot;ascend&amp;quot; with the rest of the crew however, the landscape began to distort as Rodimus&#039;s group had discovered the truth of where they were. A somber Whirl then delivered the news that Tailgate himself was not real but a sophisticated holomatter facsimile. As the other ghosts began to vanish, Cyclonus mournfully confessed his love for Tailgate before embracing him. When Whirl tried to rouse him however, it transpired that Tailgate really was present. The happy reunion was cut short however when the rest of the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s crew arrived, now mutated into [[Sparkeater (creature)|sparkeaters]]. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (3): You Are Here|You Are Here}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Salvation soon arrived in the form of allies bearing weapons and a ship. While most of the group searched for a way to cure their mutated friends, Cyclonus joined the boarding party to take back the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;, swearing to kill Getaway for what he&#039;d done to Tailgate and promising his partner that they would be reunited at the day&#039;s end. Upon docking in Shuttle Bay Four, the blast doors immediately began to seal, with only Cyclonus and Rodimus managing to escape. The duo then ran to the bridge to confront their foe only to find him backed up by Star Saber and [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 1): A Dance Before Dying|A Dance Before Dying}} Cyclonus immediately turned to jet mode and flew off causing Star Saber to give chase. Once he&#039;d lured his foe to a tight corridor, Cyclonus reverted to robot mode and bisected him. Eulogizing his opponent, he prayed that [[Primus]] might forgive the zealot&#039;s sins. He caught up with Rodimus in the fuel furnace, disarming (literally) Getaway as the escapologist tried to destroy the ship. As the terrified mutineer ran into the flames, a determined Rodimus followed succeeding in bringing their former comrade to safety. With that done, the two immediately set to work on fixing the sprinkler system activating it in time to see Getaway be eaten alive by a swarm of Whirl-tamed [[Scraplet]]s with Cyclonus theorizing that the predators had assumed Primus&#039;s likeness after interfacing with Mederi&#039;s telepathic field to determine Getaway&#039;s greatest desire. A call then came in directing their attention to a massive tear in reality manifesting itself outside. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 2): Lūstrāre|Lūstrāre}} With the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; back under their control, everyone made ready to evacuate only to find that the ship was unable to match the gravity of the rift winding up in the [[Benzene Cluster]] now populated by five multi-coloured copies of ancient Cybertron. As they touched down on one, the group came under attack from the [[Black Block Consortia]], now reduced to a puppet state controlled by the [[Adaptus|Grand Architect]]. The being invited them all aboard his [[Worldsweeper]] where the group bore witness to the five Cybertrons being used to drill a hole between universes. From the other universe came a fleet, with [[Last Light (ship)|a duplicate]] of the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; flying point, whose captain called and revealed himself to be [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 3): Farsickness|Farsickness}}&lt;br /&gt;
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From out of the portal then came the [[Functionist Universe]]&#039;s version of Cybertron, now transformed into a robot mode cast in the likeness of [[Primus]]. As the avatar laid waste to Benzene, Megatron freed the prisoners and brought them aboard the &#039;&#039;Last Light&#039;&#039; to catch up. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 4): The Return of the King|The Return of the King}} Soon enough, everyone gathered on the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; to brainstorm a plan to defeat the Functionists. When [[Epistemus]] proposed exploiting [[Rossum&#039;s Trinity]], Cyclonus refused, citing that Tailgate would be inside &amp;quot;Primus&amp;quot; when he exploded pushing everyone to consider a plan that didn&#039;t involve destroying Cybertron. When the group decided to attack [[Vector Sigma]] via an energy weapon, Cyclonus pipped up that he had once interfaced with the supercomputer could repel any attack and knew it would be able to protect itself from Cybertronian energy, prompting [[Anode]] to opine it be attacked from all the sides at once via the [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]]s. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 5): The Unremembering|The Unremembering}} With a duplicate [[Matrix of Leadership]], Cyclonus accompanied Taligate and a group of [[Infinite]]s to the [[Rivets Field]] hot spot, defending his lover until he managed to open the talisman. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 6): A Spark Among Embers|A Spark Among Embers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When it was decided that the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; would be decommissioned, the crew had one last &amp;quot;victory lap&amp;quot; around the galaxy. Before jumping back to Cybertron, they recreated the initial malfunctioning jump to shunt any potential quantum duplicates into a parallel universe so their adventures would never end. At the last hurrah at &#039;&#039;Swerve&#039;s&#039;&#039;, Cyclonus belted out &#039;&#039;The Power of Love&#039;&#039; before everyone began reminiscing over their quest and the ship was disassembled. As everyone went their separate ways, Cyclonus gave Rodimus a &amp;quot;thank you&amp;quot; peck for the second chance the Autobot had afforded him before he flew off with Tailgate. The two enjoyed many interstellar voyages before they settled in [[Tetrahex]] in time for Ratchet&#039;s funeral. Hearing about all the sentences Whirl had served, Cyclonus invited his friend to come live with them, much to the ex-Wrecker&#039;s delight.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
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*In &#039;&#039;[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]]&#039;&#039;, it was Galvatron, not Cyclonus, who could remain in the normal universe for long amounts of time without being destroyed, but [[All Hail Megatron issue 14|&#039;&#039;All Hail Megatron&#039;&#039; #14]] got it backwards. Writer [[Andy Schmidt]] has admitted that he misremembered what had been established in &#039;&#039;Revelation&#039;&#039;, and that this was just a flat-out biff.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=149350#149350 Andy Schmidt:] &amp;quot;So, let me just say for the record that I goofed and completely misinterpreted something in &amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;. I was not trying to erase continuity when I wrote that Cyclonus could out last Galvatron in our universe, I simply misread that in &amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot; and no one caught it.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*In 2013, [[James Roberts]] stated on Twitter that Cyclonus would have had a female [[holomatter]] avatar.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/390899735919611904 &amp;quot;Not in the comic, so maybe inadmissible as evidence, but I&#039;ve said that Cyclonus&#039; avatar is female&amp;quot;]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; In 2015&#039;s &amp;quot;[[The One Where They Go to Earth]]&amp;quot;, this happened!&lt;br /&gt;
*Before the release of [[The Lopsided Triangle|MTMTE #47]] James Roberts tweeted&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/668546134206504961 Roberts&#039; tweet]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; a theme song for Cyclonus: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_-cUdmdWgU Chicago] by Sufjan Stevens.&lt;br /&gt;
*Apparently, Cyclonus doesn&#039;t think his picture on the cover of [[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|issue #1]] looks like him!&lt;br /&gt;
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{{disambig3.5|the evil, black Optimus Prime clone from &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;|the other evil, black Optimus Prime clones|Nemesis Prime (disambiguation)|Scourge}}&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Scourge is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 Robots in Disguise]] [[continuity family]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TFCRBlackConvoytradingcard.jpeg|right|300px|thumb|I see a [[Optimus Prime (RID)|red truck]] and I want it [[Black repaint|painted black]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
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One of [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]]&#039;s twisted schemes involved corrupting a stolen [[Autobot]] [[protoform]] with Decepticon programming. In the process, the protoform scanned some attributes of [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]], but the Decepticon programming held—and Prime&#039;s dark doppelgänger &#039;&#039;&#039;Scourge&#039;&#039;&#039; was born. Scourge is arguably Megatron&#039;s second in command, leading the new Decepticon forces, a much more effective unit than [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]]&#039;s [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]].&lt;br /&gt;
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He is a ruthless and cunning warrior who contains all of Optimus Prime&#039;s strengths and skill, but none of his compassion and mercy. He&#039;s also a very &#039;&#039;ambitious&#039;&#039; warrior, with plans to dethrone Megatron!&lt;br /&gt;
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Scourge&#039;s greatest strength is also his weakness—his temper. Fearless and furious, he charges into battle wildly hacking his [[Sword of Fury|broadsword]] as his [[trailer]] combat deck launches missile barrages overhead. Yet his rage also makes him impatient, petulant, and easily provoked; it also scares the heck out of his subordinates.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Naturally, Sky-Byte sees Scourge as a threat on just about every level. For once, he&#039;s right.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Cartoon continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
====2001 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; cartoon====&lt;br /&gt;
{{voiceactor|[[Barry Stigler]] (English), [[Taitem Kusunoki]] (Japanese)|[[Fabrizio Vidale]] (Italian), [[Vladimir Gerasimov]] (Russian, till [[Koji Gets His Wish]]), [[Mikhail Tihonov]] (Russian, from [[Koji Gets His Wish]]),  [[Alfonso Mellado]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Júlio César]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Rid8.jpg|left|upright=1.6|thumb|Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem. Oh yeah!]]&lt;br /&gt;
The robot who came to be named Scourge was originally one of a crew of six [[Autobot]]s sent to [[Earth]] to reactivate the legendary Autobot battle station, [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]]. As leader of the expedition, Scourge was equipped with the ability to detect the unique energy signatures of the [[O-Part]]s, the [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] components that held the key to reawakening Maximus. {{storylink|Koji Gets His Wish}} {{storylink|A Friendly Contest}} However, Scourge never had the opportunity to use that ability in the service of the Autobots, when the team&#039;s craft malfunctioned and crashed on Earth in the mid-20th century. Having been in [[protoform]]-state with [[stasis pod]]s for the duration of their voyage, the six Autobots were entombed in their crashed ship.&lt;br /&gt;
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In the early days of the 21st century, archaeologist and energy expert [[Kenneth Onishi|Doctor Kenneth Onishi]]&#039;s work eventually led him to find the various links in the chain of Fortress Maximus—he located the fortress itself beneath [[Metro City]], mapped the location of the O-Parts, and discovered the location of the crashed Autobot spaceship. However, when the evil [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] came to Earth with the intent of harnessing Maximus&#039;s power, he captured Onishi, and through mental scans, discerned the location of the Autobots&#039; ship. Stealing the six protoforms, Megatron took them to a nearby military base to scan [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s for them, infusing them with a part of his own spark energy to turn them to the side of evil. The first five became the [[Commando (RID)|Commandos]], but when Megatron targeted a tanker truck to scan as the [[alternate mode]] of the final protoform, [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] leapt into action in order to save the truck&#039;s [[Kelly (RID)|human driver]], and as a result, the tanker, Prime &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; the human were all scanned. With an infusion of Megatron&#039;s spark energy to complete the concoction, Scourge was born, emerging from his pod as a dark twin of Optimus Prime, who proved that Megatron&#039;s programming had over-ridden any Autobot goodness within him. Appointing himself leader of the new &amp;quot;[[Decepticon]]s&amp;quot;, he quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with. {{storylink|The Decepticons}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Commandos Scourge.jpg|right|upright=1.7|thumb|I look more like [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] than [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] does!]]&lt;br /&gt;
To prove the effectiveness of the new troops, Scourge led them on a mission to attack [[Sherman Dam]] and made short work of the [[Autobot Brothers]], tossing them into the lake behind the dam. Once the dam was mined with bombs, he attempted to detonate it, only to find that the bombs had been tampered with—Sky-Byte and the Predacons, annoyed at being pushed down in rank by the new arrivals, had taken control of the bombs in order to prove their own effectiveness to Megatron. The arrival of more Autobots in the form of Optimus and [[Team Bullet Train]] caused Megatron to call off the mission with only minor damage to the dam. {{storylink|Commandos}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The next mission saw Scourge and the Commandos on guard duty, perhaps as a punishment for their previous failed mission, while the Predacon trio dug under a volcano. Scourge and Sky-Byte both fought Optimus when the Autobot leader arrived with the [[Spy Changer]]s, although the shark appeared to regard Scourge as just as valid a target. When a flow of lava was unleashed, Scourge unleashed a Barrage Attack on the Spy Changers who were attempting to stop it, little caring that Sky-Byte and the Predacons were in the blast area. His amusement when the lava soon chased the Predacons into the water was almost palpable. {{storylink|Volcano (episode)|Volcano}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After [[Movor]] was shot into orbit, Scourge grew steadily impatient with the shuttle&#039;s hopeless attempts to guide the rest of the Decepticons to the Autobot base and threatened much bodily injury. Movor was tricked by the Autobots into leading the Decepticons into a trap. While Scourge grappled with Optimus, Movor attempted to help by firing on Optimus from space, but only succeeded in hitting Scourge, who promised to turn the shuttle into &amp;quot;metal confetti&amp;quot;. {{storylink|Attack from Outer Space}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TheTest Scourgecar.jpg|left|upright=1.8|thumb|But I always cut the crusts off!]]&lt;br /&gt;
As part of a new ploy, Scourge interrupted Sky-Byte&#039;s attack on an oil rig and chased off the Predacon. Seeing this, Optimus Prime believed that the Decepticons had begun to experience a resurgence of their Autobot sparks. Scourge was disgruntled with [[Mega-Octane]]&#039;s plan, believing lies and deceit to be unworthy of a warrior, but went along with it. The Decepticons successfully gave the appearance of changing sides to the Autobots and underwent various tests such as cleaning a forest, with Scourge holding his temper barely in check the whole time. The appearance of Sky-Byte (who&#039;d been kept ignorant of the plan) gave Scourge an opportunity to blow off some steam, but his attack endangered the life of a [[Kelly (RID)|passerby]]. When Optimus told him to stand down, Scourge exploded and ended up giving the whole plan away, forcing the Decepticons to retreat under the full force of Optimus&#039; rage. {{storylink|The Test (episode)|The Test}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Scourge presented the increasingly impatient Megatron with a new plan which involved attacking power plants. The Autobots were hampered by the misguided assistance of Sky-Byte, but seemed to repel most of the Decepticon assaults. {{storylink|The Fish Test}} Scourge and the Decepticons subsequently butted in on one of Sky-Byte&#039;s plans, stealing a disk supposedly containing the plans to the Autobots&#039; [[Global Space Bridge]] which the Predacons were trying to obtain. Unfortunately it was an Autobot trick, and both the Decepticons and Predacons ended up in a sewer. {{storylink|Wedge&#039;s Short Fuse}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Annoyed by the Autobots constant escapes through the space bridge, Scourge had [[Ro-Tor (RID)|Ro-Tor]] track one of the [[Build Team (RID)|Build Team]] to the space bridge control center. The Decepticons broke in and Scourge sabotaged the controls, resulting in the space bridge sending any Autobots who used it to a random destination. Once chaos was established, Scourge and Megatron attacked the North Energy Research Center, but were unable to achieve much before the Autobots repaired the space bridge and arrived to chase them off. {{storylink|Landfill (episode)|Landfill}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Sky-Byte Saves the Day Scourge Battle Station.jpg|right|upright=1.9|thumb|Say hello to my leetle friend]]&lt;br /&gt;
Scourge and [[Ruination (RID)|Ruination]] attempted to intercept Optimus on his way to taking the O-Parts to Sky-Byte, who had taken some humans as hostage. Ruination was swiftly disabled by the Autobot, but Scourge was only wounded and trailed Optimus to the site of the [[CGA Tower]] attack. He again fought Optimus in an attempt to take the O-Parts, but his threatened attack on the tower itself was thwarted by the Build Team. Optimus was able to chase Scourge off so that the tower could be saved. {{storylink|Sky-Byte Saves the Day}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Ultra Magnus Scourge Megaoctane.jpg|left|upright=1.5|thumb|Do NOT &#039;step on the gas&#039;.]]&lt;br /&gt;
After a semi-successful attempt to raid an oil refinery, Scourge and Mega-Octane leaked a transmission ordering Sky-Byte to look for O-Parts in order to lead the Autobots into an ambush. However instead of the expected Autobots, they were confronted by [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]]. They attempted to fight the newly arrived Autobot warrior, but retreated after Optimus Prime arrived to lend a hand. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus (episode)|Ultra Magnus}} Back at [[Megastar|base]], they watched Movor&#039;s surveillance of Ultra Magnus beating down Optimus, and Megatron demanded of Scourge to know why one Autobot had done what the Decepticons had failed to do so many times. They were able to track Sky-Byte to the island on which Optimus was recuperating after the battle and mount an attack, but were chased off once again when Optimus and Ultra Magnus merged into [[Omega Prime]]. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus: Forced Fusion!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The Decepticons interrupted another of Sky-Byte&#039;s plans in order to kidnap the Autobot Brothers. With the three brothers as hostages, the Decepticons led Optimus into a trap and fought the Autobot leader savagely. They were again seen off after Magnus rescued the brothers. {{storylink|The Two Faces of Ultra Magnus}} Sensing an opportunity, Scourge met with Ultra Magnus to try to persuade the Autobot to join him against both Optimus Prime and Megatron. When Magnus turned him down, Scourge and the Commandos turned on him, only to end up fighting the three Autobot Brothers instead. {{storylink|Power to Burn!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Scourge joined Sky-Byte, Megatron, and the Commandos in watching archival footage of Ultra Magnus in order to get a better understanding of their newly arrived enemy. {{storylink|Mystery of the Ultra Magnus}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Fortress Maximus Scourge.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|I&#039;ve got the power!]]&lt;br /&gt;
With information extracted from Doctor Onishi, Scourge and the Decepticons were able to find a huge cavern beneath Metro City housing some ruins. Although the Autobots were on hand to try to fight them off, Scourge attempted to approach the ruins, and his proximity caused Fortress Maximus to rise. {{storylink|Fortress Maximus (episode)|Fortress Maximus}} The exposure to the battle station&#039;s energies awakened memories of his original Autobot mission to find and reactivate Maximus and, twisted by Megatron&#039;s reprogramming, he became determined to take control of the huge Autobot in order to take over leadership of the Decepticon/Predacon forces and eventually the Universe. With Ruination fighting the Autobots as a distraction, Scourge set out to find Maximus, fighting with Optimus Prime and eventually breaking into the cavern to find that Maximus was gone. Upon retreating, Scourge also discovered that Sky-Byte had freed Doctor Onishi, but covered for him with Megatron so that the Predacon would owe him. {{storylink|Koji Gets His Wish}}&lt;br /&gt;
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As the race began to locate the remaining O-Parts, Scourge rediscovered his ability to sense them, part of his original mission as an Autobot. The attempts by Scourge and the Decepticons to stop the Autobots finding the O-Part were hampered by Sky-Byte&#039;s misguided attempts to find the O-Parts himself, and eventually the Autobots were able to collect them all. {{storylink|A Friendly Contest}} Movor was soon able to locate the Autobots in the [[Sahara]], and Megatron himself led the Predacons and Decepticons there to take the [[Orb of Sigma]] from them. With the loss of Megatron, Scourge and the Decepticons retreated. {{storylink|Peril from the Past}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Maximus Emerges Scourge.jpg|left|upright=1.6|thumb|Behold my insignias! They are pretty!]]&lt;br /&gt;
With Megatron gone, Scourge took command of the &#039;&#039;[[Megastar]]&#039;&#039;, much to the Predacons&#039; dismay. They were able to successfully capture [[Cerebros (RID)|Cerebros]] from the Autobots, and Scourge was able to use the Autobot part of his bio-signature to dupe the robot into activating Maximus. However he soon found he was unable to control the giant robot, who ran amok until the Autobots&#039; human ally, [[Koji Onishi|Koji]], was able to stop it. Additionally the arrival of Galvatron, Megatron&#039;s reborn form, during the battle, also meant that Scourge had lost his new leadership. {{storylink|Maximus Emerges}} Realizing that humans could control Maximus, Scourge then amplified the human part of his bio-signature and succeeded in taking control of the giant, until he was overridden by a large group of human children. {{storylink|The Human Element}} Seeking to use Koji himself for the process, a case of mistaken identity resulted in the Decepticons capturing his best friend, [[Carl (RID)|Carl]], instead, but when Carl proved able to activate Fortress Maximus, Scourge dropped his façade of loyalty and ordered Maximus to destroy Galvatron. {{storylink|Mistaken Identity}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The revelation of his betrayal brought about a punishment most severe—Scourge and the Decepticons had their autonomy stripped by Galvatron, turned once again into loyal servants so absolutely dedicated to their leader {{storylink|Surprise Attack!}} that they continued to do his will even after he attempted to kill them with molten lava as a belated punishment. {{storylink|Galvatron&#039;s Revenge}} With Galvatron&#039;s ultimate defeat at the hands of Omega Prime, Scourge was captured and taken aboard Fortress Maximus for imprisonment with the other villains. {{storylink|The Final Battle (RID)|The Final Battle}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====Dreamwave &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; comic====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:UltraMagnustotheRescue Scourge.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|What do you think of my breast-reduction surgery?]]&lt;br /&gt;
Sent by Megatron to help Sky-Byte steal an experimental nuclear generator from a facility in [[Arizona]], he and the Predacon bickered at length, until the arrival of Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus. After an unsuccessful attempt to engage Magnus in combat, during which he was slammed against the building, he realised that the Autobots&#039; concern for the humans would be their downfall. Threatening the nearest human with his sword, Scourge commanded the two Autobots to surrender.&lt;br /&gt;
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When Sky-Byte protested that this wasn&#039;t part of the mission, Scourge accused him of becoming soft. Magnus and Prime, after a brief discussion, agreed to surrender. Scourge raised his sword to strike them down, however he was interrupted by the Predacons making their escape with the nuclear generator. The distraction allowed Prime and Magnus to simultaneously punch Scourge in the face, and he and his Decepticons set out in pursuit of the Predacons. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus...to the Rescue?}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039;/&#039;&#039;Unite Warriors&#039;&#039;====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers Legends EX Black Convoy has Optimus Minor.jpg|thumb|left|250px| &amp;quot;Faker? I think you&#039;re the fake around here. You&#039;re comparing yourself to me? Ha. You&#039;re not even good enough to be my fake.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Scourge escaped from the Autobot prison, modified his body into a new form incorporating an [[Energon Matrix]] stolen from [[Vector Sigma]], and somehow ended up in the [[Legends World]] where he attacked the [[Tokyo Toy Show]], defeating an actor portraying [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|another Optimus Prime]] and taking [[Optimus Minor|Minor]] hostage. He then encountered Sky-Byte, another visitor to this strange universe, but found his offer to join forces rebuffed when the shark was provoked by his treatment of Minor and challenged him to a fight. After a short battle, Scourge defeated Sky-Byte with his new &amp;quot;Matrix Dead Maser&amp;quot; attack, but was impressed enough by his willingness to fight that he let Minor go and restated his offer, this time explaining that he sought to free Gigatron from prison as his power would be needed if Scourge were to truly achieve galactic conquest. This time Sky-Byte accepted, and the two returned to their home dimension together. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Scourge)|Scourge Chapter}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:BaldigusChapter2 BlackConvoyGelshark.jpg|thumb|right|300px| &amp;quot;I&#039;m the coolest!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Scourge and Sky-Byte made their way to Cybertron in [[2021]], where they exposed the true identity of [[Grand Scourge]], who had tricked [[Ruination (RID)|Ruination]] into thinking &#039;&#039;he&#039;&#039; was Scourge. Sensing that Scourge possessed a Matrix, Grand Scourge crossed blades with him, but Scourge came out on top by calling on Ruination to blow his enemy away. Following a battle with Grand Scourge&#039;s master, [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], Scourge recruited Ruination to his cause and traveled to the future era in which Gigatron was imprisoned. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part Two}} Their journey to rescue their leader was put on hold while the Commandos enjoyed their baths, to Scourge&#039;s annoyance. {{Storylink|Unite Warriors Offshot#Strategy Meeting in an Earth Bath?!|Strategy Meeting in an Earth Bath?!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Recovering the ship he once arrived on Earth with, Scourge led his troops in an attack on [[Neo Brave Maximus]] where Gigatron was held, crashing the ship into Maximus and using [[Dark Ai]] to hack [[T-AI]]. As he confronted Fire Convoy to demand the release of his leader, Gigatron himself appeared, revealed that he had given up on his evil ambitions and asked Scourge to do the same. He refused, having embraced his evil programming as his true self, and instead attempted to absorb Gigatron&#039;s power for himself. He was held back by Sky-Byte, allowing Gigatron to extract the evil he once infused him with, and he reverted to an Autobot protoform. {{storylink|LGEX Scourge Prologue}}&lt;br /&gt;
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As the heroic Autobot he had been meant to be, Scourge joined the Dimensional Patrol and was placed in command of a squadron of fellow protoforms as well as drones based on his previous body. A mission to capture his fellow Commandos saw him return to the Legends World, where he and [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] detained the local [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]]&#039; [[transtector]]s for safety reasons until they got their hands on the final fugitive, Dark Ai. The Autobot Headmasters took this poorly and joined forces with Dark Ai, modifying captured Patrol drones into transtectors as part of a plan to trick Scourge into adopting a Headmaster form himself in order to combat them. When he did so, Dark Ai interfaced with his transtector and installed backup data of his previous identity, restoring his evil programming. Scourge promptly turned on the Dimensional Patrol and chased them off, then restored the captured Commandos. As he prepared to return home with his new drone forces in tow, he played with the idea of conquering the Legends World, but was dissuaded by the Autobots and scolded by Dark Ai for considering it. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Scourge 2)|Scourge Chapter 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Scourge and the Commandos continued traveling together with Dark Ai, seeking their own destiny. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter &amp;quot;Epiloge&amp;quot;|Epiloge}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; toy bios===&lt;br /&gt;
A no-nonsense field commander, Scourge was created when Megatron scanned both a tanker truck and Optimus Prime; consequently, Scourge especially resented the Autobot leader. {{storylink|#Robots in Disguise (2001)|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Super Class Scourge toy bio}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Galvatron placed [[Axer (G1)|Axer]] under Scourge&#039;s leadership, but Axer resented Scourge. {{storylink|Axer (G1)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Axer toy bio}}&lt;br /&gt;
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In [[Viron 704.31 Epsilon]], Scourge challenged Megazarak for leadership of the Predacon/Decepticon forces following the death of Megatron. Megazarak appeared to back down only to poison his rival with [[Tox-En]]. He then recycled Scourge&#039;s chassis with a new mind, creating [[Toxitron (Universe)|Toxitron]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/30}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RiD2001 DestructiconScourge CardArt.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Confused by his sword-less hand.]]&lt;br /&gt;
In [[Viron 403.0 Beta]], the [[Destructicon (RID)|Destructicon]]s, including Scourge, [[Bludgeon (RID 2001)|Bludgeon]], [[Dreadwind (RID)|Dreadwind]], and [[Smokejumper]], were the subordinates of [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]], their God Emperor Supreme. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/11}} They fought against the [[Dinobot (Dinobots)|Dinobots]], the sole remaining Autobot resistance in their universe. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/05/29}} When Megazarak decided to conquer other universes, Scourge and his comrades accompanied their master to [[Aurex 304.0 Epsilon]], where they proceeded to curb-stomp all opposition. The victorious Destructicons were then abducted by [[Unicron]] for the [[Universe War]], but Scourge and Bludgeon&#039;s fate is unknown. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/11}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Spy Changer continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
In [[Viron 1103.12 Gamma]], [[Optimus Prime (Universe)#Spy Changer continuity|Optimus Prime]] and Scourge were female. After Earth&#039;s energon was rendered toxic and the Predacons&#039; stash blown up, only energy-saving Spy Changers could stay active. Scourge was the only villain who could convert and unluckily found herself up against thirteen Autobots! {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/18}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Games==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Battle Tactics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BattleTacticsScourgeRID.jpg|thumb|400px|right|This [[sword]] is so hard to lug around!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Scourge participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character who was available in the first Daily Campaign in May and could be recruited after collecting 20 Alpha cores, 20 Beta cores, 20 Omega cores, and 10 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; (2001)===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:CarRobotsBlackConvoy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Inverted G2 Black Laser Convoy Prime Clone.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;(Takara version pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RID-toy Scourge Ultra.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|This toy almost makes the black repaint craze worth it.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;(Hasbro version pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Black Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (July 2000) / &#039;&#039;&#039;Scourge&#039;&#039;&#039; (Super Class, 2002)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;D-012&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;[[Sword of Fury#Toys|Black Sword/Sword of Fury]]&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Plasma Gun&amp;quot;, 5 discs, 10 small missiles, 2 large missiles&lt;br /&gt;
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: First released in the fifth wave of Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Car Robots]]&#039;&#039; toyline, &#039;&#039;&#039;Black Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]] mold, transforming into a Western Star 4964EX truck with black and teal paint apps, thick foil stickers, and pink transparent plastic that works exceptionally well for [[light-piping]]. The toy lacks all of Laser Prime&#039;s electronics to keep costs down, the entire back of the cab is now covered with a black sticker to hide the empty battery compartment.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The chromed oil-tanker trailer has a top-mounted disc launcher, and opens up into a battle station. In this mode is has the disc launcher, a spring-loaded five-missile launcher (which can also be held in the robot&#039;s hand), a large air-pressure rocket launcher, plus the robot&#039;s double-barreled Plasma Gun can be mounted at the top of the tower. All of these weapons can be stored inside the trailer mode. Care should be taken when opening the trailer into base mode, as the springs in this version are very strong compared to other releases, and will scratch the chrome sides by slamming them into the ground. The toy also suffers from mild mold wear in that the Plasma Gun&#039;s rear clip is somewhat warped and the figure&#039;s shoulders have a harder time staying upright than Laser Prime&#039;s. Due to the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Autobot symbols sculpted on Black Convoy&#039;s launcher discs, [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] made Black Convoy&#039;s faction symbol the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Autobot one, but upside down. By extension, this also explains the faction symbol for the [[Commando (RID)|Combatrons]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The later Hasbro &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; release of the toy, under the name &#039;&#039;&#039;Scourge&#039;&#039;&#039;, was sold [[exclusive]]ly at [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] in the USA. The clear pink plastic has been replaced with blood red, the metallic gray plastics are a darker shade, the stickers are now matte gray with Decepticon logos instead of silver foil with &amp;quot;negative-Autobot&amp;quot; logos, the sword has blunted tip, and the discs are [[retool]]ed to remove the faction symbol altogether (save the small hole in the crest) with thicker edges. The only notable paint changes are that Scourge has Decepticon sigils [[tampograph]]ed on his doors, while lacking Black Convoy&#039;s teal stripes along the sides of the cab&#039;s nose. The license plate sticker on the tanker now states &amp;quot;SCOURGE D-012&amp;quot; (a reference to Black Convoy&#039;s ID Number). The toy lacks electronics like the Takara release, but instead of having a large sticker over the battery compartment, the battery lid is simply glued shut.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: An [[Variant|early wave]] of Scourge sold on the Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us website had the Hasbro stickers and mold changes, but retained the Japanese cab paint applications and pink plastic.  A late variant leaves the bottom finger of both hands unpainted for whatever reason.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Scourge&#039;s box has one of the [http://www.tfarchive.com/toys/mistransformed/images/rid_scourge_box.jpg worst stock photos ever], depicting the figure about half transformed—his shoulders are folded down oddly and his legs haven&#039;t been extended at all, making him hilariously stubby. Considering how simple the figure is and how bad the crude early photoshoppery looks, one can only assume there was a hell of a tight deadline. Similar errors would continue to make their way into other stock images of the toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This version of the mold was later reused by [[Sonokong]] as &#039;&#039;Car Bot&#039;&#039; Black Convoy in the South Korean market, identical to the Hasbro release but with Black Convoy&#039;s foil stickers.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RID-toy ScourgeSpyChanger.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Sword-less fury!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;X-Brawn / Scourge&#039;&#039;&#039; (Basic Class, 2002)&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in the fourth wave of &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Basic figures, Spy Changer Scourge, aside from being the only all-new tooling toy of the character, features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly. He was only available in a 2-pack with a Spy Changer version of [[X-Brawn#Spychanger|X-Brawn]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: As with most of the new &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; releases, the X-Brawn / Scourge pack was available in Japan as a &amp;quot;USA Edition&amp;quot; mass-released toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was later redecoed &#039;&#039;both&#039;&#039; as Generation 1 Spy Changer [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Universe (2003)|Optimus Prime]] in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; toyline, and as &amp;quot;Movie&amp;quot; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Optimus Prime Figure|Optimus Prime]] for a Japanese pack-in DVD exclusive.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Generation 1 Nemesis Prime]] in &amp;quot;[[Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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::* &#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/ScourgeGobot/scourge.htm More information on Spy Changer Scourge at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RID-toy ScourgeDestructon.jpg|right|300px|thumb|It&#039;s me again!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Destructicon Scourge&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, 2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Gun, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as a [[KB Toys]] exclusive, [[Destructicon (RID)|Destructicon]] Scourge is a black redeco of &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#HeroOptimusPrime|Hero Optimus Prime]], transforming into a sleek longnose Kenworth truck with a very large rocket launcher/bellows assembly on the back end. In either truck or [[robot mode]], this launcher fires the two large rockets with air power from the bellows; the quicker/harder it&#039;s slammed, the further the rocket flies. The launcher is &amp;quot;permanently&amp;quot; affixed to the truck bed/Scourge&#039;s right arm. The two rubber-tipped rockets can be stored on clips on the sides of the truck bed, which end up on his back in robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:By the time this toy was released, its tooling had degraded somewhat since Hero Prime&#039;s original production run. As a result, neither robot nor [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] hold together very well on many specimens. Keeping his missiles stored can be difficult, as they may pop out from their storage clips involuntarily. Additionally, initial shipments appear to have been missing a certain part that allowed the waist to ratchet, instead letting it spin freely.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Over time, the rubber portions on the missiles and hose degrade considerably faster than previous versions.&lt;br /&gt;
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::* &#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/Scourge/scourge.htm More information on Destructicon Scourge at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TL-toy ScourgeTFSS.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Now with bigger shoulders!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Scourge&#039;&#039;&#039; (TFSS 1.0, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TFSS1 number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Sword of Fury#Timelines|Sword of Fury]]&lt;br /&gt;
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: A black and teal [[redeco]] of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#RTS|Reveal the Shield]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Optimus Prime]], &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; Scourge transforms into a longnosed &amp;quot;racing&amp;quot; truck cab, adorned with the Japanese-style &amp;quot;Anti-Cybertron&amp;quot; symbols rather than Decepticon branding. He comes with a sword that he can wield with both hands, and is folded up and stored between his legs in truck mode, forming the fifth wheel. Scourge also has a (non-detachable) matrix gimmick in robot mode formed by a relief pattern on the inside of the cab&#039;s side windows, and is visible through the windshield/chest in robot mode. He is also very articulated and poseable, even featuring ankles and wrists that are both ball-jointed and hinged.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Scourge was the first of six [[Transformers Collectors&#039; Club]] [[exclusive]] figures to be shipped out via the &amp;quot;[[Transformers Figure Subscription Service]]&amp;quot; in 2013. The final version lacks the heat-sensitive [[rubsign]] seen in the promotional mockup for the toy, which used a Photoshopped image of the rubsign-having original toy as its base.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This toy was also used to make [[BotCon 2012]] [[Optimus Prime (SG)#BotCon2012|&#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime]], and was retooled into [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Timelines|&#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/TFSSScourge/scourge.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; Scourge at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-legends-LG-EX-Black-Convoy.jpg|300px|thumb|Now with less SYMBOLISM.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Black Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[June 21]], [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;LG-EX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Sword of Fury#Legends|Black Sword]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:Debuting as a [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2015 exclusive, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]&#039;&#039; Black Convoy is another redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#RTS|Reveal the Shield]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Optimus Prime]]. While it broadly resembles &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; Scourge, its plastic colors and painted deco more specifically match the original &#039;&#039;Car Robots&#039;&#039; Black Convoy figure, with such details as the teal striping on the truck cab and &amp;quot;Anti-Autobot&amp;quot; Combatron symbols on the robot shoulders.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Interestingly, though this toy was announced to the public less than one month before its release, that was still enough time for a change to the painted deco: the packaging and widespread [[Stock photography|stock photographs]] show silver paint on the robot&#039;s inner forearms, but this paint was absent from the final toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unlike all other &#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; releases, both this and the Voyager Class figure below buck the trend of using both the character&#039;s Japanese Takara name (&amp;quot;Black Convoy&amp;quot;) in katakana and its English Hasbro name (&amp;quot;Scourge&amp;quot;) in Latin script by instead using only the Japanese Takara name in both Japanese and English text.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Legends-LGEX-Headmaster-Black-Convoy.jpg|300px|thumb|The Return of Dark Laser.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Black Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[June 3]], [[2017]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;LG-EX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Sword of Fury#Voyager|Black Sword]], Double-barreled rifle, Headmaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Debuting as a [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2017 exclusive, this Black Convoy is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]], transforming from robot to tanker truck to plane and back. His deco is heavily based on his [[#Toys|original &#039;&#039;Car Robots&#039;&#039; toy]]. He comes with a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] redecoed from [[Diac#Generations|Diac]] which transforms from a small robot representing his original identity as a heroic Autobot protoform, into his own post-scanning head (but any [[Titan Master]] or &#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; Headmaster is compatible) and he has built-in spring-loaded pylons to &amp;quot;bulk up&amp;quot; his noggin, although this step was optional according to the stock photos. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Black Convoy 2)|included mini-manga]] also depicts a fourth mode the toy can be transformed into, a base mode inspired by the [[#Car Robots|original Black Convoy toy]]&#039;s trailer base. The manga also features [[Black Convoy Mass Production Type Drone]]s that can be recreated using the toy by repurposing the jet mode engine as a one-eyed head.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Due to unexpectedly high demand, TakaraTomy took the unusual step of producing a second run of this figure, which were made available from [[TakaraTomy Mall]] on [[November 30]], 2017.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/tokyo-toy-show-2017-exclusive-legends-black-convoy.1106395/page-25#post-14744370&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also retooled into [[Octane#Titans Return|Octone]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
* While it is not the [[Black Lio Convoy|first]] evil clone of a Convoy/Prime, Scourge&#039;s color scheme pretty much set the tone for [[Nemesis Prime (disambiguation)|the]] [[Grand Scourge|parade]] of evil clones that would follow for the next decade and counting. Granted, it&#039;s a pretty color scheme, but it&#039;s been [[Nemesis Breaker|overused]] by now.&lt;br /&gt;
* An unrealized &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]&#039;&#039; story would have featured Scourge, based on his TFSS toy, as one of [[Jhiaxus (G2)#Wings Universe|Jhiaxus]]&#039;s clones. A conflicted Scourge would have led Jhiaxus&#039;s forces in taking down [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/128200-new-tcc-prose-counterpunch-story-the-truth-we-make/?p=3229535 Post on the Allspark Forums by Pete@BotCon (Pete Sinclair), 2016/05/12]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/135573-wings-universecannonball-loose-ends/?p=3406634 Post on the Allspark Forums by NightViper (Jesse Wittenrich), 2016/12/23]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Foreign names===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Japanese:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Black Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (ブラックコンボイ &#039;&#039;Burakku Konboi&#039;&#039;), &#039;&#039;&#039;Scourge&#039;&#039;&#039; (スカージ &#039;&#039;Sukāji&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Korean:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Black Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; (블랙콘보이 &#039;&#039;Beullaek Konboi&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Armada Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Car Robots Predacons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Convoys]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Destructicons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Dimension hoppers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:E-Hobby]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Evil clones]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Female Transformers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Headmasters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:KB Toys exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Legends Predacons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2001) Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Spy Changers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Timelines characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Triple Changers]]&amp;lt;!-- Legends Voyager toy --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Unite Warriors characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Variable gender characters]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Drag Strip (G1)</title>
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{{disambig3|Drag Strip}}&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Drag Strip is a [[Decepticon]] [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MTMTEDragstrip.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One more word out of you, and I&#039;ll stomp my alt-mode.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Drag Strip&#039;&#039;&#039; (aka &#039;&#039;&#039;Dragstrip&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;dragstrip&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Even though a new toy of Drag Strip was still spelled &amp;quot;Drag Strip&amp;quot; (as two words, complete with a &amp;quot;Decepticon&amp;quot; prefix to strengthen the [[trademark]]) as late as the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; line]], the spelling &amp;quot;Dragstrip&amp;quot; (as one word, again with a &amp;quot;Decepticon&amp;quot; prefix) was introduced in 2013 (although the [[BotCon 2011]] exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]&#039;&#039; [[Team Stunticon|Stunticon]] box set used the spelling first, albeit without a prefix) and has been used for all subsequently released toys based on the &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; character since then. The new spelling is also used in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Earth Wars|Earth Wars]]&#039;&#039; mobile game.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;) has never heard of the term &amp;quot;graceful in victory&amp;quot;. He doesn&#039;t just like to win, he &#039;&#039;loves&#039;&#039; it. Drag Strip would sooner die a miserable death than ever sacrifice a victory, as he thrives on the bragging rights which accompany first place. He just loves to bite more than he can chew and can&#039;t keep himself from stroking his own ego and bragging about his accomplishments in &#039;&#039;excruciating&#039;&#039; detail.&lt;br /&gt;
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The other Decepticons, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] included, hate his metal guts and would gladly pummel him to scrap for being plain obnoxious if it weren&#039;t for the fact that his insatiable lust for victory makes him a formidable foe against the [[Autobot]]s. Not that he cares; they&#039;re just jealous.&lt;br /&gt;
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Drag Strip combines with his fellow Stunticons to form [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
====&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; cartoon====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Voiceactor|[[Ron Gans]] (English), [[Kōki Kataoka]] (Japanese), [[Show Hayami]] (Japanese, &amp;quot;The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1&amp;quot;), [[Yū Shimaka]] (Japanese, &amp;quot;Masquerade&amp;quot;), [[Kenyū Horiuchi]] (Japanese, &#039;&#039;2010&#039;&#039;)|[[Willi Röbke]] (German, &#039;&#039;Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2&#039;&#039;), [[Tonio von der Meden]] (German, Generation 2 Dub of &#039;&#039;Starscreams Brigade&#039;&#039;), [[Willy Schäfer]] (German, Generation 2 Dub of &#039;&#039;Masquerade&#039;&#039;), [[Francis Lax]] (European French), [[Albert Augier]] (European French, &amp;quot;Trans-Europe Express&amp;quot;), [[François Leccia]] (European French, &amp;quot;Masquerade&amp;quot;)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KeytoVectorSigmaPt1 stealing DragStrip.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Long before fans, Rumble was inventing his own Toilet-modes for Transformers.]]&lt;br /&gt;
After a failed attempt to steal experimental [[superfuel]] from [[United States military]], [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] realized that while the Decepticons controlled the skies, the Autobots had supremacy on the ground, and so they needed new ground-based warriors who could out-drive and out-fight the Autobots on their terms. [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] was sent to steal various [[human]] vehicles that would be rebuilt into the new Stunticons. In Drag Strip&#039;s case, Rumble targeted the winner of a Formula 1 race on national television, which was a bad idea really, as it alerted the Autobots to Megatron&#039;s scheme. The Decepticons journeyed to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], beat the [[Key to Vector Sigma]] out of [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]&#039;s possession and ordered the [[Vector Sigma|ancient supercomputer]] to give life to the Stunticons. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} Whilst the Autobots were trapped on Cybertron, the Decepticons returned to [[Earth]] with the newly awakened Stunticons who began wreaking havoc and damaging the Autobots&#039; good name by attacking the US military base containing the experimental rocket fuel. Eventually, the Autobots returned with the newly built [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] whose combined form [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] defeated the Stunticon combiner Menasor. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Despite this defeat, the Stunticons were the key component in Megatron&#039;s elaborate scheme to hold [[Europa 2000|a fake charity race]] from Paris to Istanbul so he could steal U.S. driver [[Auggie Cahnay (G1)|Auggie Cahnay]]&#039;s experimental car which would be melted down to house the powerful [[Pearl of Bahoudin]]. One by one, the Stunticons disabled the Autobot participants assigned to protect Cahnay, but the downfall of Megatron&#039;s plan came when he ordered the Stunticons to stop going after the remaining Autobots. Together, Cahnay, [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] defeated Menasor and destroyed the Pearl of Bahoudin. {{storylink|Trans-Europe Express}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Dragstripcartoon.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Where&#039;d he get this head from, anyway?]]&lt;br /&gt;
When Megatron needed additional equipment for his latest secret weapon, he sent the Stunticons out to steal it for him. Drag Strip and [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] stormed a U.S. military base and scooped up a new experimental generator for their leader. On the way back, Drag Strip kept trying to taunt the disinterested Dead End into racing with him back to base. Their racing was interrupted, though, by the Autobots [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]]. Drag Strip was knocked for a loop by Warpath&#039;s rapid-fire shells from his turret gun. Brought in to Autobot custody, the Stunticons were held prisoner while [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobots used camouflage paint to disguise themselves as the Stunticons in order to enter Megatron&#039;s good graces and learn the purpose of the stolen equipment. [[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]], the Autobots&#039; spy, took Drag Strip&#039;s place. The Stunticons did manage to break loose, though, and smashed their way out of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] as Menasor and made their rendezvous with Megatron, only to find themselves confronted with a faux Menasor, created by a combination of Mirage&#039;s illusions and [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]&#039;s magnetism. The real Menasor easily broke the delicately bonded &amp;quot;Menasor&amp;quot;, but the Autobots had also sabotaged the equipment before handing it over to Megatron. After the super-cannon exploded, the Stunticons fled the battle. {{storylink|Masquerade}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:CosmicRust DragStrip waterskiing.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|left|Come to Cuba, and let loose your wild side.]]&lt;br /&gt;
When Megatron was infected with [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]] after a trip to the lost Autobot colony of [[Antilla]], the Stunticons were assigned to capture the Autobot scientist [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], who had developed the powerful anti-corrosion [[Corrostop]]. Drag Strip water skiied behind a speedboat driven by [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]], allowing him to force Perceptor to back into the waiting [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]. After Megatron cured himself and infected the Autobots with the Cosmic Rust, Menasor attacked the Statue of Liberty in [[New York City]] with the ancient [[Lightning Bug]] heat ray, intent on stopping the Autobots from [[Matter duplicator|matter-duplicating]] more Corrostop from the layer they sprayed on the statue. Superion defeated Menasor and destroyed the Lightning Bug. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] was banished for yet another failed coup, he returned with a powerful new Decepticon team called the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] who were able to outfight Autobot and Decepticon alike. With Megatron needing a trump card, [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] attempted to call on the Stunticons to help, but Drag Strip said to tell Megatron to blow it out his exhaust pipe. However, the Stunticons belatedly arrived after the Combaticons&#039; combined form of [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] defeated [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and forced Megatron to acknowledge Starscream as the new Decepticon leader. Realizing that Starscream would not stop at Megatron, the Stunticons merged into Menasor and disabled Bruticus in one mighty punch. {{storylink|Starscream&#039;s Brigade}}&lt;br /&gt;
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In the wake of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]&#039;s attack on Cybertron in the year [[2005]] and the subsequent Decepticon exile to [[Chaar]] in [[2006]], the Stunticons were reduced to being scavengers, fighting like [[slaarg]]s with their fellow Decepticons over the few scraps of energon they had. This changed when [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] brought news of [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]&#039;s survival, and the Stunticons were among the first to donate their few remaining energon supplies to help revive their leader and give the Decepticons purpose. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} However, while Cyclonus and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] were resurrecting Galvatron, the [[Quintesson]]s arrived on Chaar with an offer of energon in exchange for attacking the Autobots. Drag Strip was among those who were incredulous at their offer... but the Stunticons were instrumental in convincing the other Decepticons to go along with the Quintessons. Drag Strip was the very first Decepticon to board the Quintesson ship when ordered. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} After Galvatron returned to seize control of the Decepticons, the Stunticons were part of the Decepticon team attacking the Autobots on Earth. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}} &lt;br /&gt;
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When the Decepticons took up arms in Europe, Drag Strip and the Stunticons were part of the troops Galvatron maintained out of their mobile headquarters, [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. They joined forces to battle Defensor as Menasor. Later, the Stunticons were diverted away from Trypticon by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], allowing the Witwickys to sneak inside and steal the city-bot&#039;s transforming cog. As diversions go, it was a good one—the Stunticons were beaten senseless by the two Autobot leaders, and were in no position to pursue the thieves. Galvatron expressed his disgust with their performance by punting Drag Strip into a tree. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Drag Strip made a very brief appearance on Chaar when [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] used the power of the Matrix to temporarily wrest control of the Decepticons from Galvatron. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}} Drag Strip and the Stunticons were also among the first Decepticons to be infected by the [[Hate Plague]]. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Drag Strip and the Stunticons are summoned by Megatron to put an end to the [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]] project, and succeed where [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] had failed. Their first strike was impressive, holding back Optimus Prime and a cadre of Autobots and shooting the Aerialbots out of the skies. When the Aerialbots formed Superion, Drag Strip and his teammates followed suit and merged into Menasor. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Drag Strip and the Stunticons participated in Galvatron&#039;s siege on Cybertron. They managed to gain the high ground against the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and [[Throttlebot]]s, and rained laser fire down on their opponents. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Drag Strip and his team formed Menasor to fight their Autobot counterparts, but were steamrolled by the might and firepower of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]]. Transporting back to Earth, they attempted to interfere with [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]]&#039;s quest for the Matrix. Drag Strip and the Stunticons were confronted by the Aerialbots in the desert, but the battle of their combiner forms eventually led them to the Arctic. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Vector Sigma]] began perfecting the new super-metal [[Cybertonuron]] on Cybertron, Galvatron ordered another all-out attack on the planet to seize the metal for the Decepticons before the Autobots could make use of it. Drag Strip and the Stunticons journeyed to Cybertron with the strike force, and confronted their old enemies, the Aerialbots. The Aerialbots got the drop on Drag Strip&#039;s group by forming Superion and lashing out before the Stunticons could form Menasor as well. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} Drag Strip and the Stunticons were still in a firefight sometime later, as [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] passed by looking for [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] and the Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]]. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}} In [[San Francisco]], Drag Strip and the Stunticons assisted Bruticus in using [[buridanka|a carnivorous plant]] to distract the Autobots from [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]&#039;s plans on [[Zarak (planet)|Zarak]]. They fought against the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s and [[Computron (G1)|Computron]]. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Sometime later, Drag Strip and the Stunticons gathered in the desert as their Ninja Commander [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] began issuing orders. They assembled as Menasor, and took part in the escalating Decepticon war effort as five separate Autobot outposts were attacked simultaneously at Sixshot&#039;s command. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}} Drag Strip was also among the Decepticons who assembled to welcome Scorponok as their new Emperor of Terror following Galvatron&#039;s fall. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violengiguar]] gathered together the Nine Great Demon Generals, upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. Drag Strip was among those summoned, but only as a part of Menasor. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The Stunticons took some time off to enjoy their personal annual event: stealing human cars and having a violent race with them. {{storylink|Unite Warriors Offshot|Today Is Us Stunticons&#039; Annual Holiday Demolition Race!}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Soon afterwards, Menasor was involved in a fight against the Autobots when both sides were interrupted by the dimensional intruder [[Grand Scourge]], who used his [[Matrix Breaker]] sword to disassemble Menasor with a single blow. After grappling Dead End, the dimensional intruder realized he could forcefully combine with the Stunticons. Before Drag Strip could react, he was grabbed by Grand Scourge and forced to serve as the left arm of the rogue Decepticon&#039;s gestalt mode. {{storylink|Decepticon Dark Commander Grand Scourge}} They Stunticons were saved when [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] arrived and defeated Grand Scourge, and Drag Strip fled while complaining that he just wanted to go back to demolition racing. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 53|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 53}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Drag Strip listened to Megatron boast about how [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] would trounce [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] once its construction was complete. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 3|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Drag Strip and the Stunticons decided to have a little fun and tear up a baseball stadium in Japan. Luckily, the Autobots&#039; plucky young ally [[Kenji]] was present to radio for assistance. All the combiner teams assembled, and it was Menasor and Bruticus against Superion and Defensor! Defensor was forced to break apart by the combined Decepticon attack, but Superion and Kenji got the idea to shoot out the Decepticons&#039; legs. [[Groove (G1)|Groove]] and [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] took advantage of the empty combiner ports and took over as Menasor&#039;s legs, launching him into the ocean. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #5}}&lt;br /&gt;
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While posing as Autobots, Drag Strip, [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] and the Stunticons rampaged through the city streets, smearing the good name of their adversaries. Later, [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] posed as humans to rally people against the Autobots, and Motormaster&#039;s brigade staged an attack on the rally to drive the point home. The Autobot fire engines [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] arrived, however, and used their water hoses to wash off the Decepticons&#039; fake insignia. Enraged, Motormaster planned to combine into Menasor...only to see his men were already retreating into the distance. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 7|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #7}}&lt;br /&gt;
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In the year [[2010]], Drag Strip participated in a Decepticon attack on the planet Feminia. He and his team merged into Menasor in order to battle alongside Bruticus and Devastator against their Autobot counterparts Superion, Defensor and Omega Supreme. The fight was fairly evenly matched until Galvatron called up his ace-in-the-hole, [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], whose power was unmatched by any of the Autobots... except for the [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibots]], who essentially tied Predaking&#039;s shoelaces together until he fell over, straight into Menasor and his chums, sending them all toppling to the ground and knocking them to bits. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 5|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #5}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Galvatron kidnapped Doctor [[Dalton]] of [[Eran]] to upgrade the might of his combiner warriors. When the Autobot combiners arrived to save Dalton, Drag Strip and his teammates were deployed at high speeds from Motormaster&#039;s launcher mode. They met Superion in mid-air, and the force of their deployment enabled the combiner teams to tear him apart. The Stunticons then merged into Menasor to move in for the kill. They were ultimately outwitted by the Autobots, however, who rescued Dalton and safely returned to Metroplex. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The Decepticons constructed a new weapon to pursue their energy-plundering campaign on Earth, the [[Omega Wave Cannon]]. With the device at the ready, the Stunticons headed out to retrieve some energy from a power plant. They were met with the Aerialbots, and both teams combined into the gestalt forms. As they battled, Menasor made great use of his modular nature, having his Stunticon components swap between being arms and legs. Atop of this, Superion was crippled by the Omega Wave Cannon, giving the Decepticons the advantage. But the Autobots turned the tide of the battle by sending out massive amounts of reinforcements into the field, and the Decepticons were sent packing. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Drag Strip and the Stunticons, along with the other [[Special Teams]], were first conceived within [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]]&#039;s mind shortly after the human had relinquished control of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]. Together, they shared a vision of the Stunticons and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] fighting the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] and [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] at the [[Pullen Power Plant]].&#039;&#039; {{storylink|The Special Teams Have Arrived}} &#039;&#039;[[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] was able to view this data remotely and prepare for their development.&#039;&#039; {{storylink|Second Generation!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Stunticonsmarvelg1.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|And thus Drag Strip was born! Oh, and all those blue guys, too, we guess.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Upon learning that the [[cerebro-shell]] implanted in Optimus Prime had also granted them access to the powers of the Creation Matrix, [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] immediately built a team of Decepticons. The new Stunticons, which included Drag Strip, were sent to find the Autobot [[Skids (G1)|Skids]], who had earned new trust for the Autobots by publicly saving a [[human]]. After Drag Strip and the others knocked over every car in their way to get to Skids, they turned to &amp;quot;protect&amp;quot; him from the new Aerialbots, hoping to confuse the public and discredit the Autobots. Drag Strip combined with his fellow Stunticons to form Menasor, and they fought the Aerialbots&#039; Superion. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Drag Strip and the other Stunticons watched in horror as Megatron bludgeoned [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] with a boulder for suggesting that he might need their assistance in defeating Optimus Prime.&#039;&#039; {{storylink|Prey!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Megatron gathered Drag Strip and the rest of the Stunticons before him to escort him in gun mode to Florida, where they would be air-lifted to the Decepticons&#039; [[Club Con|new island headquarters]]. In the wake of the death of Optimus Prime, Megatron&#039;s paranoia had grown so great that Drag Strip and the others left their leader behind to deal with a random human truck. {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}} After Megatron&#039;s apparent demise, Drag Strip stood by while his new commander, Shockwave, spoke to [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] about the temporary use of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Decepticons enemy action.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|&amp;quot;I was the first one to know your plan sucked, Shockwave!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Drag Strip was at Shockwave&#039;s side when the Decepticon leader ordered his warriors to try and gun down [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] as he breached the defenses of their [[Club Con|underwater base]]. However, upon his arrival, Galvatron told the Decepticons that he had only wished to talk, and that Shockwave&#039;s decision to meet him with violence had only served to assure they had made a powerful enemy. Drag Strip turned to his leader, utterly unimpressed over how Shockwave had handled the situation.&#039;&#039; {{storylink|Enemy Action!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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During a battle on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] between [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] for command of the combined Earth/[[Nebulos]] Autobot forces, recently promoted Decepticon commander Ratbat orchestrated a surprise assault on both groups. Motormaster led Drag Strip and the entire Earth-based Decepticon army from their space-faring Decepticon headquarters. But when Blaster and Grimlock noticed the ambush, they teamed up and turned the tide against the Decepticons. Drag Strip was defeated by a shot from Grimlock&#039;s missile launchers, and after many casualties, the Decepticons were forced to retreat. {{storylink|Totaled!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Vortex drag strip wildrider thrust starscream club con.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|left|Drag Strip will quickly take your bags up to your room.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Ratbat moved their space-traveling island base back to Earth&#039;s seas, where it became a human travel resort to smokescreen the Decepticons&#039; efforts to locate a key to finding the powerful [[Underbase]]. Drag Strip was advertised on television as part of the island&#039;s smiling welcoming party. The Autobots sent Blaster and [[Jesse (G1)|Jessie]] to rescue [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]], and Jessie was able to sneak into the Decepticons&#039; base and past Drag Strip and [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (who were telling jokes to each other) to find Buster. Though the infiltrators were found out, both were able to escape the Decepticons. The attempt to subdue Blaster resulted in a firefight with him however, spooking many of the human vacationers. Drag Strip saw many of them off the island afterwards. {{storylink|Club Con!}} After the Decepticons found what they were looking for, Drag Strip was seen escorting Buster Witwicky back to his cell so that Starscream and Ratbat could review the data they had acquired privately. {{storylink|The Flames of Boltax!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Battlechargers stunticons life in the slow lane.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|&amp;quot;It doesn&#039;t matter if we all got here at the same time. All ties go to me.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Back in action on Earth, Drag Strip and his Stunticon partner Dead End began working for a faction of Decepticons led by Megatron. Megatron had created an [[Global warming satellite|ozone-warping rocket]], designed to trap heat in the atmosphere which could be tapped for a new source of energy, even though it would virtually destroy all life on Earth. Their plan was interrupted by two Autobots, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]]. {{storylink|Starting Over!}} While Wheeljack kept the Stunticons busy, Prowl leapt onto the rocket itself, his weight knocking it off course and causing it to crash before it reached the apex point in the atmosphere it was meant to travel to. Drag Strip and Dead End raced to the crashsite, hoping to retrieve the atmospheric poisons Megatron had loaded it with. At the fallen rocket, however, they ran into [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]], who were interested in securing the equipment for their commander, [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]. The four Decepticons began to tussle, little realizing Prowl had already snuck away and neutralized the canisters. {{storylink|Life in the Slow Lane}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Drag Strip attended an [[Enclave]] in an attempt to unite the disparate Decepticon factions, but Autobot sabotage ensured that it was unsuccessful by faking an assassination attempt on Megatron. Drag Strip was afterwards swept into a giant brawl between Megatron and Shockwave&#039;s troops. {{storylink|The Bad Guy&#039;s Ball!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Later on, when the united Decepticon forces attacked the Autobot [[Earthbase]], Drag Strip was seen charging into battle in robot mode for some reason, even though the [[Battlecharger]]s and his fellow Stunticons were all racing forward in vehicle mode. Their goal was to kill some Autobots, while also distracting them as [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] looted a human [[oil tanker]] in the [[Gulf of Mexico]]. Both goals proved fruitless, and the Decepticons were driven off. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}} When the Decepticons needed to kidnap the Autobots&#039; human ally, [[Irwin Spoon]], Drag Strip and the Stunticons ran interference for Motormaster so that he could get away with the human stored inside his cab. {{storylink|Front Line! (issue)|Front Line!}} After Breakdown took himself out of action, though, only Drag Strip and Dead End were left to stop [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] from catching up with their leader. The two Stunticons raced up onto the rear bumpers of their foes, only to be caught off guard when the Autobots suddenly broke away, sending the Decepticon cars hurtling into the back wheels of their own boss, Motormaster, knocking all of them off the road. {{storylink|End of the Road! (UK)|End of the Road!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Stunticons ark duty.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|&amp;quot;Ha!! I punched the old fart first! I win!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
In [[2003]], [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]] uncovered information about a new city the Autobots were planning to build, and sent the Stunticons out to intercept [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]], who was carrying the schematics to their human allies. Demonstrating patented bullying skills, Drag Strip and the Stunticons ganged up on the wily old Autobot and demanded &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;his lunch money&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; the data disk. Kup was relatively willing to give it up (the disk was, after all, a fake), but Drag Strip still had two of his buddies grab the Autobot&#039;s arms so&#039;s he could get in a few gutshots for good measure. And, to make a good day even better, a few minutes later Drag Strip and his cronies got to beat up [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] when he tried to stop them! {{storylink|Ark Duty}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Menasor legacy of unicron.jpg|thumb|&amp;quot;First arm to punch through the wall wins! You on, Dead End??&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
In [[2008]] Drag Strip was serving under Shockwave on Cybertron. When the renegade Decepticons [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] teamed up with the freelance peacekeeping agent [[Death&#039;s Head (G1)|Death&#039;s Head]] to assassinate the [[Decepticon leader]], [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] summoned the Stunticons to form Menasor and Drag Strip helped punch through the blast doors that cut them off from the battle. They succeeded but were too late, as Shockwave was already dead and rather than execute them for treason, the Decepticons were forced to accept Cyclonus and Scourge&#039;s leadership. {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Transformers Comic-Magazin&#039;&#039;====&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 11|Transformers in Action: He Who Laughs Last ...}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====Marvel &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; comic====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Dragstripnewdawn.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|left|&amp;quot;Which is mostly all of him, turns out.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Drag Strip participated in the Decepticons&#039; first battle with the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronians]]. It, uh... didn&#039;t go too well, with his team getting outright massacred by the enemy. Any fight you can walk away from may be a good one, but any fight that leaves you scouring a planet for the impact crater [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|your leader]] made after he was knocked out of space can&#039;t have been &#039;&#039;that&#039;&#039; good. Find him Drag Strip did however, and despite his grievous wounds, Megatron proved to still be functional. {{storylink|New Dawn}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039;====&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:AtFightsEnd-OverkillDragstripAcidStorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|I look like Mirage now!]]&lt;br /&gt;
After the war officially ended on [[Klo]], Drag Strip was one of the handful of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]&#039;s Decepticons who scattered to the far corners of the universe. He, [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]], and [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] were waiting on a dusty planet when [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]&#039;s rogue team of Autobots attempted to hunt them down. {{storylink|At Fight&#039;s End}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Special Teams===&lt;br /&gt;
Drag Strip and the rest of the Stunticons were being kept a secret from the Autobots until Megatron was ready to dispatch them on a raid on the [[Pullen Power Plant]]. Once in position, the Stunticons raced forward, ready to take whatever Autobots might be guarding the location by surprise. Encountering the Protectobots en route, Motormaster ordered Drag Strip and the other Stunticons to combine into Menasor to do battle. The fight soon began to weigh in the Autobots’ favour, prompting Menasor to split up into individual robots once more, who dispersed away from the battlefield. {{storylink|The Special Teams}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dreamwave &#039;&#039;Generation One&#039;&#039; continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
At some point in Cybertron&#039;s recent history, the Stunticons were deemed psychotic and too dangerous to function in society, and as a result were placed into perpetual stasis lock inside of a [[Detention Banks|prison facility]]. Later, in an attempt to create a diversion while he set his final plans in motion, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] arranged for [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] to release the Stunticons. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} They formed into Menasor and ran amok for a while, until [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] arrived and began insulting them. Unable to reconcile with this, the five Stunticons began to bicker with each other over whose fault it was that they were failing, temporarily stopping Menasor and allowing Ultra Magnus to ram the combiner in the chest, forcing him to separate into his component parts and disabling the Stunticons. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Along with many other Transformers, the Stunticons were transported into Earth&#039;s past when [[Teletran 3]] went wild. Ending up in 1930&#039;s [[Chicago]], Drag Strip was deactivated and locked into the form of a &#039;30s car, which was fairly sporty for the time but not nearly as fast as his usual race car mode. He and the other Stunticons were briefly used for organized crime by a group of humans, until a group of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]s and [[Cobra]] members showed up to bring them back to the future. As soon as Drag Strip was awakened from his car mode, however, he and his comrades starting chasing after the humans and their [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Autobot friend]]. The chase ended when the humans found and activated the lost Motormaster, which allowed all the time-travelers to return to the future. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The Stunticons later joined [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]&#039;s Decepticon army and helped him capture a team of Autobots and G.I. Joes. As Menasor, they then participated in an attack on an Autobot peace ceremony. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} Drag Strip was later seen preparing to defend the Decepticon headquarters from a combined Autobot G.I./Joe assault. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;The Beast Within&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Drag Strip participated in a savage all-out Decepticon offensive against the Autobots. With the Decepticons maintaining the advantage throughout the battle, Drag Strip was amongst those who approached a crippled Optimus Prime, ready to dispatch the Autobot leader. Before they could deliver the finishing blow, the Dinobots combined into The Beast, shifting the Decepticons’ priorities. Drag Strip then joined with the other Stunticons to form Menasor and do battle with [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]]. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Mystery of Convoy&#039;&#039; strategy guide manga===&lt;br /&gt;
{{see|#Games}}&lt;br /&gt;
The five Stunticons confronted Ultra Magnus as he reached the end of the [[Floating City]], combining into Menasor and opening fire on the Autobot. {{storylink|Transformers (Mystery of Convoy)#Menasor&#039;s Weak Point is His Forehead!|Menasor&#039;s Weak Point is His Forehead!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===2005 IDW continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;First Appearance:&#039;&#039; [[Megatron Origin issue 4|&#039;&#039;Megatron Origin&#039;&#039; #4]]; [[Things Fall Apart, Part 1: &amp;quot;New Arrivals, Old Encounters&amp;quot;|&#039;&#039;Transformers vol. 1&#039;&#039; #2]] (modern era)&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:IronInTheBlood-DragStrip.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;So [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], you entered this race just to let me beat you? Great! Always happy to meet a fan!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Before the war, Drag Strip was a professional [[Cybertronian sport#Races|racer]], with over six thousand victories under his belt thanks to his ruthless nature. He got involved with [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] when the miner-turned-gladiator began to make a name for himself, and as a result, the Autobot [[Outback (G1)|Outback]] tried to assassinate him prior to a race against [[Blurr (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Blurr]]. Drag Strip&#039;s life was saved by [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]], a race track security guard. {{storylink|Iron in the Blood}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MegatronOrigin4 Stunticons.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|&amp;quot;Well...there goes the neighborhood...again.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
When Megatron launched his brutal rebellion, Drag Strip participated in the battle of [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] alongside [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], defending themselves against [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] and his [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}} The Stunticons were among the Decepticons that deserted rather than serve under Megatron usurper, [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]], becoming robbers on [[Magmara Nine]] instead. One day while robbing [[Strongbox]] they found their victim wasn&#039;t carrying valuables, but rather [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]], sent to tell them Megatron was back. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} The team subsequently returned to the fold and participated in the battle of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], during which they were blown away by [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] when they tried to stop [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] from reaching Megatron. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}} During the war for Cybertron, Drag Strip killed [[Hot Shot (Henkei!)|a yellow Autobot]] on the front lines. {{storylink|Drift issue 2|Drift #2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Centuries later, Drag Strip was among the Decepticons who had been left behind following the Decepticon retreat from Earth. Along with several other Decepticons, he helped rescue Thundercracker, who referred to him as an &amp;quot;idiotic Stunticon&amp;quot; in return. Jerk. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 3: &amp;quot;Seasons in Flight&amp;quot;|Seasons in Flight}} Led by [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], Drag Strip and the other abandoned Decepticons attacked [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], until Swindle suggested that they team up with the Autobots with the goal of getting off the planet instead. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 1: &amp;quot;New Arrivals, Old Encounters&amp;quot;|New Arrivals, Old Encounters}}&lt;br /&gt;
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A while later, Drag Strip and [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] were sent to retrieve [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]], the only Stunticon missing from the group. They found him in the hands of [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Spike Witwicky]] and began attacking him (after all, he could always be repaired after the human was squished). Spike fought back, puncturing one of Drag Strip&#039;s tires, but the Stunticons eventually won and took Breakdown back to their starship-building site. There, they revealed that Swindle had modified them into combiners, and attacked their former Autobot allies in the form of [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 4: &amp;quot;Enemies of the System&amp;quot;|Enemies of the System}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:NewArrivalsOldEncounters-evasiveaction.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;What do you mean I didn&#039;t come in first in this crowd shot?! [[Swindle (G1)|You]] [[Spyglass|two]] cheated!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Swindle&#039;s hasty application of the combiner technology did not properly integrate the personalities of the Stunticons, leaving them arguing amongst themselves while combined. The Autobots managed to distract and overwhelm Menasor by targeting his components individually, bringing the gestalt down. Drag Strip and many of his comrades were taken into custody by Skywatch. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 5: &amp;quot;Earthworks&amp;quot;|Earthworks}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After a few months in captivity, the Stunticons were broken out by the main Decepticon force once they returned to Earth. Drag Strip watched as Optimus Prime confronted Megatron near the Decepticon base, and was caught in an explosion when Prime suddenly had a satellite dropped on his nemesis. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 5: Enemy Mine|Enemy Mine}} Megatron then allowed himself to be captured and taken to Cybertron so that his army could follow him using a [[space bridge]], but [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] infiltrated them in an attempt to sabotage the bridge. The Stunticons stayed behind on Earth to kill the little Autobot, only to be knocked out by an electric surge when Bumblebee interrupted the space bridge&#039;s power flow, allowing the Autobots to recapture them. {{storylink|The Question}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Once the war had ended and the Stunticons had returned to Cybertron, they took up residence in the growing Decepticon ghetto outside of Metroplex. Unwitting pawns in Starscream&#039;s scheme, Swindle convinced them that a better life was right around the corner... if they attacked the planet [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]] and pillaged the place. The [[Enigma of Combination]] reunited them into a new and improved Menasor;  Swindle and the Stunticons travelled through Metroplex&#039;s space bridge and stormed Caminus. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Things quickly went downhill for the Stunticons and Menasor was summarily trounced by the similarly rebuilt Superion. The Stunticons were disassembled, sent back to Cybertron, and imprisoned. {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}} Along with the other Stunticons, Drag Strip was soon liberated by Swindle, forming Menasor and inciting a Decepticon riot at Metroplex&#039;s space bridge. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}} The Stunticons fared poorly in this fight as well, and after Menasor fell the Stunticons were put away for good. {{storylink|All That Remains}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Ask Vector Prime===&lt;br /&gt;
Drag Strip was presumably present as part of Menasor during the Battle for [[Sherman Dam]] in [[Primax 096.0 Beta]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/06}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Commercial appearances==&lt;br /&gt;
Drag Strip and the rest of the Stunticons drove over a barren, rocky terrain to meet against the Aerialbots. Both teams combined, and their gestalt forms engaged in a no-holds-barred slug-fest. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Aerialbots and Stunticons|Aerialbots and Stunticons commercial}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Games==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Bot Shots Battle Game!&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShots Dragstrip.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]&lt;br /&gt;
Drag Strip participated in numerous one-on-one matches against other Autobots and Decepticons, using his fists, his sword, or his gun to defeat his opponents. Sometimes, he even faced off against himself! {{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Legends&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Drag Strip and the rest of the Stunticons were created in response to the failure of a Decepticon campaign to acquire Autobot superfuel. Realizing they needed a strong ground force, Drag Strip and his kin were created by modifying Earth vehicles with Cybertronian technology, and then bringing them before Vector Sigma to be imbued with the spark of life. The Autobots brought the Aerialbots to life at the same time, and the Decepticons found themselves on the losing side until the Stunticons merged into Menasor. The Decepticons lost nonetheless, though they acquired the key to Vector Sigma as a consolation prize. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1 (Legends)|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} Later, Drag Strip participated in a fight on Earth as the Decepticons attempted to use the power of the key to transform Earth into a new Cybertron. Even though he and his fellow Stunticons merged into Menasor, the battle was still lost to the Autobots, and the Decepticons fled. {{storylink|Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Even [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] had trouble controlling the Stunticons. The team went on a crime spree in the back alleys of human cities until they were tracked down and stopped by [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and his team. {{storylink|The Thin Blue Line}} Drag Strip later aided [[Unicron]] when the planet-eater attacked [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|&#039;Til All Are One (Legends)|&#039;Til All Are One}} After Megatron and his men, including Drag Strip, found a [[Lightning Bug]] on an old Autobot colony world, they found they&#039;d contracted [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]]. Back on Earth, they stole [[corrostop]] and cured themselves, before inflicting the disease on the Autobots. The Decepticons were unable to stop the Autobots getting a sample of corrostop from the [[Statue of Liberty]] and curing themselves, however. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (Legends)|Cosmic Rust}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Angry Birds Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|Corporal Pig#As Drag Strip}}&lt;br /&gt;
Drag Strip appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by Corporal Pig. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Battle Tactics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BattleTacticsDragstrip.jpg|thumb|right|300px|&amp;quot;This game is pointless. You know I&#039;m going to win every time, right?&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Drag Strip participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Uncommon character who could be recruited by collecting 105 units of Cybermetal and 48 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Devastation&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
As [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] was about to repair the &#039;&#039;[[Proudstar]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s damaged [[Plasma Core]], Drag Strip and the other Stunticons arrived and formed Menasor in an attempt to stop the Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Frontiers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Frontiers}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Online&#039;&#039; (2017 video game)===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Drag Strip TFO.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{bigquote|Only those who crossed the finish line first survive.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Many find the self proclaimed Drag Strip to be a distasteful individual. It&#039;s as if his vocal circuits were designed to incessantly irk everyone. Whether it be fighting, racing, or flat out robbery, Drag Strip would deceive his opponent by any means to prevail. Because of his trickery, everyone avoided him. Drag Strip&#039;s personality may be perceived as a defect, but to Megatron, this is the type of Decepticon he requires. Of course, other dishonest Cybertronians would seize the opportunity to demonstrate their superiority for trickery, only to cause Drag Strip to go on a rampage.&lt;br /&gt;
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In battle, Drag Strip wielded a pair of &amp;quot;[[Shadow Daggers]]&amp;quot; and the &amp;quot;[[Lightspeed Cutting Torch]]&amp;quot;. His active skill was &amp;quot;Blademarang&amp;quot;: &lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Blademarang&#039;&#039;&#039;—Drag Strip throws a dagger that strikes all opponents within the vicinity. Each target receives a DoT tick, which starts off with 260 points of damage, with a 20% increase to every successive tick. If there is more than one opponent, then Drag Strip can throw up to 2 blademarangs. An additional 20% damage will be contributed onto every additional enemy over 5 seconds. {{storylink|Transformers Online (2017 video game)|Transformers Online}} &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://tfol.qq.com/act/a20160726data/hero14.shtml Drag Strip on the Transformers Online website]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Earth Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[file:DragstripEarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|I lose, I slag you. I win, I slag you AND rub it in your face, AND get to kick your tailpipe. Eat it Autobots!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Dragstrip secretly arrived on Earth to race some of the local humans. When Hound found out, Dragstrip challenged the Autobots to a race. If they didn&#039;t race him, he would kill all the humans on the track at the current moment. Optimus reluctantly accepted the challenge, and sent Mirage and some other Autobot racers. Unfortunately, this left a large number of Autobots missing in the ranks, and Megatron saw this as an opportunity to hit the Autobots hard. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars| Race Day Mayhem Event}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Dragstrip meets up with the rest of the Stunticons during the race requesting some backup. [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] asked who the new black and red truck who stole his colors was, to which Breakdown replies it was their new recruit. Dragstrip took both Offroad and Breakdown to the track to race. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When Dragstrip finally joined the rest of the Stunticons, he started bragging about how he could take on all the Autobots alone and win! Starscream commented on how Dragstrip had more of an ego than he did, while Bludgeon just said he was glad to have Dragstrip on the team, even if he had to tolerate the egomaniac. Dragstrip, Offroad, and Breakdown then planned on how they would get the rest of their team to earth, starting with [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]]. {{storylink|transformers: Earth Wars| Dragstrip Research}}&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Class&#039;&#039;&#039;: Gunner&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Lowest Star rating&#039;&#039;&#039;: 2 star&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Weapons&#039;&#039;&#039;: Dragstrip uses a standard issue grenade launcher with custom paint applications.&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ability: Holo Assault&#039;&#039;&#039;: Send out 5 holographic drones of Dragstrip to hit 5 targets around the target area, dealing 70 damage to buildings (Level 1) Deals &#039;&#039;DOUBLE&#039;&#039; damage to resource buildings.&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Cost&#039;&#039;&#039;: 7 Ability points +2 for extra usage&lt;br /&gt;
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[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:drag-strip  Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki Dragstrip Page]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Dragstrip toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I think my cannon might be affecting my racing profile.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Drag Strip&#039;&#039;&#039; (Stunticon, [[1986]]/[[1987]]/[[1990]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;US Team ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;S4&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;D-52&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Gravito-gun]], plasma-energy cannon, cannon connector&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Drag Strip transforms into a {{w|Tyrrell P34}} Six-Wheeler race car. He comes with a purple double-barreled [[plasma energy]] cannon that attaches to the back of his vehicle mode. In robot mode he is armed with a small purple &amp;quot;[[Gravito-gun]]&amp;quot;. His fists do not have peg holes, allowing them to be less obvious in vehicle mode. Because of this, his weapon plugs into the top of his wrist. Since he was designed with the [[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-style combination, he can form the arm or leg to any similarly-constructed robot combination, though his nominal placement is as the right arm to [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. Due to the difference in his frame construction, Drag Strip is the only Stunticon whose car body faces forwards rather than backwards when used as a combiner leg. The picture on the left shows his vehicle mistransformed as the silver-chromed piece is supposed to be flipped back to form the engine block part and cover the Decepticon sigil (see picture here http://toys.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2007/10/transformers-g1-0308_1191473381.jpg).&lt;br /&gt;
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:In 1990 Drag Strip was offered as a mail away by the Weetabix Breakfast Cereal in the UK. [[Aerialbot (G1)#Toys|Aerialbot]] [[Fireflight (G1)#Toys|Fireflight]] was available in the same offer.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/DragStrip/dragstrip.htm More information on Drag Strip at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Menasor&#039;&#039;&#039; (Giftset, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;D-55&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Gravito-gun]], plasma-energy cannon, cannon connector&lt;br /&gt;
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:Drag Strip was also available as part of the Menasor giftset. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individually-packaged versions.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Drag Strip&#039;&#039;&#039; (1990)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039;  Gravito-gun, plasma-energy cannon, cannon connector&lt;br /&gt;
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:Drag Strip and his fellow Stunticons were rereleased without changes as part of the European &amp;quot;gold-box&amp;quot; [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] reissue line in 1990.  &lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:StuntsDragStripProtoMOSC2a.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Yeah, G2 sure was nothing but neon.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Drag Strip&#039;&#039;&#039; (Stunticon)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Team ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;S4&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Gravito-gun, plasma-energy cannon, cannon connector&lt;br /&gt;
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:For the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; line, Hasbro intended to release [[redeco]]es of the Stunticons in 1994, with Drag Strip being cast in primarily black plastic, with blue accents. Ultimately, however, the toys never went into mass production and remained officially unreleased. Only the four limbs are known to have made it to the sample packaging stage, having turned up in very limited numbers over the years (with the exception of &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]], who was available at [[BotCon 1994]] in somewhat larger quantities). All the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Stunticons are known to catch high prices on the secondary market.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Generation2/StuntsDragstripProtoMOSC1.html Photos of Generation 2 Drag Strip in sample packaging at Toyarchive.com]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1532/Generation+2/Dragstrip.html Mirrored photos of Generation 2 Drag Strip in sample packaging at Transformers @ The Moon]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/111393-pics-g2-stunticon-s4-drag-strip-mosc-pics.html Transfan2&#039;s photos of Drag Strip in sample packaging at TFW2005]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2008)===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Universe2008 DragStrip.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He&#039;s got a bit of a yellow streak.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Drag Strip&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;quot;Special Edition&amp;quot; Deluxe, [[2008]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Front spoiler/gun&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; Decepticon Drag Strip is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Classics|Mirage]]. He transforms into a closed-canopy Formula racer concept car. (With only four wheels, alas.) The front &amp;quot;wing&amp;quot; of the car mode detaches to become a handheld weapon. In spite of having clear red plastic in his light piping segment, Drag Strip&#039;s light piping gimmick was neutered... with red paint.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Drag Strip suffers from sticky paint around the red cockpit similar to the sticky paint found on most [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]] [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Universe .282008.29|Prowl]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like the other &amp;quot;Special Edition&amp;quot; figures, Drag Strip comes in a black book box-style packaging with monochrome art. Though initially an Asian/Australian-market [[exclusive]], Drag Strip was made available for purchase in the United States via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] and, bizarrely, at Marshalls stores.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie toyline]]&#039;s [[Fracture (Movie)#Toys|Fracture]], [[BotCon 2007]]&#039;s [[Mirage (G1)#Timelines|Hologram Mirage]] and [[BotCon 2013]]&#039;s [[Mirage (G1)#BotCon2013|&#039;&#039;Machine Wars&#039;&#039; Mirage]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/HTSDragStrip/dragstrip.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; Drag Strip at TFU.info.]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Construct-Bots&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ConstructBots Dragstrip.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dragstrip&#039;&#039;&#039; (Elite Class, [[2013]])&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Construct-Bots]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Decepticon Dragstrip&amp;quot; transforms into a formula 1 racecar. He has one of the more convincing alternate modes of the 2013-era Construct-Bots. His front bumper becomes a hand-held blaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He is one of the few original series Construct-Bots that doesn&#039;t reuse other&#039;s parts, nor were his parts used on other figures making him one of the more unique sets.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BSToy-Dragstrip.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Surprisingly not a Mirage repaint.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Stunticons&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;T008&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;245&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;880&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;495&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:A redeco of the [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Jazz]] Bot Shot in yellow with red stripes, &amp;quot;Decepticon Dragstrip&amp;quot; automatically transforms between car and robot mode, when a sharp impact is applied to his front end. He was sold in a five-pack with [[Motormaster (G1)|Motorbreath]], [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], [[Wildrider (G1)|Brake-Neck]], and [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]].&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BSDragstrip/dragstrip.htm More information on Dragstrip at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-Toy DragStripKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|This smaller more Aerodynamic design improves my chance of winning! Oh yeah!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Menasor&#039;&#039;&#039; (Micro-Changer Combiner, [[2014]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;A7308&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;90&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Pistol&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Decepticon Dragstrip&amp;quot; is a [[Kreon]] included with the [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] [[Micro-Changer]] combiner set, and can be rebuilt from robot to either sports car or Menasor&#039;s right arm and part of the torso. His deco is based on the Generation 1 Drag Strip toy, and he wears a grey [[Hound (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Hound]] helmet.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/Kre-ODragstrip/dragstrip.htm More information on Drag Strip at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Combiner Robot Mega Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (3-pack, [[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B6425&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;245&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Pistol&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:In 2016, Dollar General stores in the US got a three-pack of [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], and Menasor that sold for a mere $14. Given the original kits retailed at $10 apiece, wow. While a couple of the Kreons inside had small changes, &amp;quot;Decepticon Dragstrip&amp;quot; was one of the ones identical to his original release.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generationstoy-Dragstrip.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|What, not a redeco of [[Drag Strip (Animated)|&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Arcee?]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Dragstrip&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;1 of 5: [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Sword, gun/fist/foot&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Dragstrip&amp;quot; is part of wave one of the &#039;&#039;[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys and is a new-mold figure which transforms from an Indianapolis-style racer to robot and back! He can also transform into a limb for any &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;-style Voyager Class figure or form one of [[Godbomber#Legends|&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; Godbomber&#039;s]] legs but is, of course, intended to be combined with [[Motormaster (G1)#Combiner Wars|Motormaster]], [[Breakdown (G1)#Generations|Breakdown]], [[Dead End (G1)#Combiner Wars|Dead End]], [[Offroad (CW)#Toys|Offroad]], and [[Blackjack (G1)#Generations|Blackjack]] to create [[Menasor (G1)#Generations|Menasor]]. He is also officially associated with [[Galvatronus (CW)#Toys|Galvatronus]], [[Ultra Prime]], and [[Grand Scourge|Scourge Grand Prime]] as well as being used with [[Superion (G1)#Generations|Superion]] due to [[Air Raid (G1)#Generations|Air Raid]] not being part of wave one. Dragstrip comes with a collector card featuring art from the episode &amp;quot;[[The Thin Blue Line]]&amp;quot; of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039;. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:While the instructions have the spoiler in the proper position for the leg mode, they never actually show it pivoting up. Missing this step will result in a combiner with one leg slightly longer than the other, which will result in a lopsided stature unless another deluxe combiner with a spoiler-mounted peghole (such as Breakdown) is used as the other leg. Bear in mind the photo to the right shows the leg incorrectly transformed with the spoiler still down.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Dragstrip&#039;s included dagger includes a diagonally-oriented 5mm peg that seemingly serves no purpose, as his forearms are too large to allow it to be held as such. The dagger also has no unobstructive place to mount while Dragstrip is in vehicle mode, causing it to protrude outwards from the vehicle no matter where it attaches.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As a part of the first and second wave promotion in Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s and [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]]s was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Dragstrip was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-generations-combiner-wars-free-g1-sticker-sheet-with-tru-singapore/32469/ Aerialbot and Stunticon sticker promotion on Seibertron.com]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This mold was retooled into [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Mirage]]. Two years later, the mold&#039;s wheels and Combiner joint would be reused for [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Power of the Primes|&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; Jazz]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/CWDragstrip/dragstrip.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Dragstrip at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Combiner-Wars-G2-Dragstrip.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Dragstrip tries to increase his &amp;quot;emo&amp;quot; level by wearing a black leather jacket over a tacky yellow shirt. Should&#039;ve just stuck with the bleeding optics.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Menasor&#039;&#039;&#039; (Collection Pack, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Sword, Stunticon weapons/extremities&lt;br /&gt;
:A [[redeco]] of the above &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; mold, this Drag Strip is based on [[#Generation 2|his cancelled &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy]]. Well, okay, technically, this set is based on [http://air-hammer.deviantart.com/art/G2-Stunticons-Digibash-471989649 somebody&#039;s digibash] based on [http://cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?p=76573 somebody&#039;s hand-painted recreation] of his cancelled &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy, including an erroneous purple and silver [[Breakdown (G1)#CWG2|Breakdown]] and some other errors. Barring mold issues, the correct G2 deco should&#039;ve removed the blue stripes down his arms and have them be straight black, the blue stripe on the front of the vehicle mode should be smaller, the spoiler details should have been more visible and the combiner port should have been black.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Unite Warriors&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-UW-02-Dragstrip.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I won better looking remold from those [[Mirage (G1)/toys|OTHER]] Remolds. [[Hasbro|IN YOUR FACE]]!!!!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Menasor&#039;&#039;&#039; (Giftset, [[August 22]], [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;UW-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Sword (formed from Motormaster&#039;s sword and gun), 4 hands/feet, 4 small weapons&lt;br /&gt;
:Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]&#039;&#039; version of &amp;quot;Drag Stripe&amp;quot; is sold in a [[Menasor (G1)#Unite Warriors|Menasor]] gift set which includes the five original &amp;quot;Stuntrons&amp;quot;. He has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon. Most obviously, he is predominantly bright yellow, has black shoulders to evoke his second set of wheels, has fewer details than the Hasbro version, and the little that remain are red instead of purple. This toy is also officially associated with [[Grand Scourge#Toys|Grand Scourge]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Legacy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legacy-Deluxe-Class-Drag-Strip.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Hang on, how am I supposed to combine with the rest of my team?!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Drag Strip&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;1 of 5: [[Menasor (G1)#Legacy|Menasor]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2x [[Dark Energon]] blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Legacy (toyline)|Legacy]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys, &amp;quot;Decepticon Drag Strip&amp;quot; is a cartoon-accurate (if ignoring his shoulder pylons that are formed from the front of the car) version of the character which transforms into an approximation of his Tyrrell P34 Six-Wheeler race car mode in 17 steps. His accessories include two [[Dark Energon]] blasters, which can mount to his race car mode. He can also convert into a limb for Menasor.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===Transformers Trading Card Game===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:W2DecepticonDragStrip.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Drag Strip, Cutthroat Warrior&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;CT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T16/T46&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;5&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Decepticon Drag Strip, Cutthroat Warrior was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Decepticon Drag Strip, Cutthroat Warrior is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Decepticon Drag Strip, Cutthroat Warrior depicts [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor&#039;s]] right leg, which is formed by Drag Strip in the artwork. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile game.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Decepticon Drag Strip, Cutthroat Warrior can be used to form Menasor, Menacing Colossus with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Stunticon Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Stunticons are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
*Drag Strip&#039;s head design in the cartoon doesn&#039;t match his toy at all.  &lt;br /&gt;
*The prototype Drag Strip [[:File:Stunticons-collectallfive.jpg|seen in the promotional panel on Motormaster&#039;s box]] shows him with red stripes on his front fairing instead of a black front to his cockpit cowling, red stripes that run the length of his car-mode sides, and a rubsign on his right arm.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Foreign names===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Japanese:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Drag Stripe&#039;&#039;&#039; (ドラッグストライプ &#039;&#039;Doraggu Sutoraipu&#039;&#039;), &#039;&#039;&#039;Drag Strip&#039;&#039;&#039; (ドラッグストリップ &#039;&#039;Doraggu Sutorippu&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;French:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Démarro&#039;&#039;&#039; (Canada, &amp;quot;Start-Up&amp;quot;, 1986 release), &#039;&#039;&#039;Broyeur&#039;&#039;&#039; (Canada, 1990 &amp;quot;Classic&amp;quot; version)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Italian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Iguana&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Mandarin:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Bēnchí&#039;&#039;&#039; (Taiwan, 奔馳, &amp;quot;Gallop&amp;quot;), &#039;&#039;&#039;Qǐangjíe&#039;&#039;&#039; (China, 抢劫, &amp;quot;Robbery&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Russian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Ruchnik&#039;&#039;&#039; (Ручник, &amp;quot;Hand-Brake&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Athletes]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Bot Shots Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Combiner Wars Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Combiners]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Construct-Bots Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kreons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Legacy Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Spin Off Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Stunticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:The Headmasters Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Unite Warriors Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Drag Strip (G1)</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;TargetmasterJoe268: /* Legacy */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{disambig3|Drag Strip}}&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Drag Strip is a [[Decepticon]] [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MTMTEDragstrip.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One more word out of you, and I&#039;ll stomp my alt-mode.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Drag Strip&#039;&#039;&#039; (aka &#039;&#039;&#039;Dragstrip&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;dragstrip&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Even though a new toy of Drag Strip was still spelled &amp;quot;Drag Strip&amp;quot; (as two words, complete with a &amp;quot;Decepticon&amp;quot; prefix to strengthen the [[trademark]]) as late as the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; line]], the spelling &amp;quot;Dragstrip&amp;quot; (as one word, again with a &amp;quot;Decepticon&amp;quot; prefix) was introduced in 2013 (although the [[BotCon 2011]] exclusive &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]&#039;&#039; [[Team Stunticon|Stunticon]] box set used the spelling first, albeit without a prefix) and has been used for all subsequently released toys based on the &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; character since then. The new spelling is also used in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Earth Wars|Earth Wars]]&#039;&#039; mobile game.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;) has never heard of the term &amp;quot;graceful in victory&amp;quot;. He doesn&#039;t just like to win, he &#039;&#039;loves&#039;&#039; it. Drag Strip would sooner die a miserable death than ever sacrifice a victory, as he thrives on the bragging rights which accompany first place. He just loves to bite more than he can chew and can&#039;t keep himself from stroking his own ego and bragging about his accomplishments in &#039;&#039;excruciating&#039;&#039; detail.&lt;br /&gt;
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The other Decepticons, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] included, hate his metal guts and would gladly pummel him to scrap for being plain obnoxious if it weren&#039;t for the fact that his insatiable lust for victory makes him a formidable foe against the [[Autobot]]s. Not that he cares; they&#039;re just jealous.&lt;br /&gt;
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Drag Strip combines with his fellow Stunticons to form [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
====&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; cartoon====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Voiceactor|[[Ron Gans]] (English), [[Kōki Kataoka]] (Japanese), [[Show Hayami]] (Japanese, &amp;quot;The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1&amp;quot;), [[Yū Shimaka]] (Japanese, &amp;quot;Masquerade&amp;quot;), [[Kenyū Horiuchi]] (Japanese, &#039;&#039;2010&#039;&#039;)|[[Willi Röbke]] (German, &#039;&#039;Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2&#039;&#039;), [[Tonio von der Meden]] (German, Generation 2 Dub of &#039;&#039;Starscreams Brigade&#039;&#039;), [[Willy Schäfer]] (German, Generation 2 Dub of &#039;&#039;Masquerade&#039;&#039;), [[Francis Lax]] (European French), [[Albert Augier]] (European French, &amp;quot;Trans-Europe Express&amp;quot;), [[François Leccia]] (European French, &amp;quot;Masquerade&amp;quot;)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KeytoVectorSigmaPt1 stealing DragStrip.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Long before fans, Rumble was inventing his own Toilet-modes for Transformers.]]&lt;br /&gt;
After a failed attempt to steal experimental [[superfuel]] from [[United States military]], [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] realized that while the Decepticons controlled the skies, the Autobots had supremacy on the ground, and so they needed new ground-based warriors who could out-drive and out-fight the Autobots on their terms. [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] was sent to steal various [[human]] vehicles that would be rebuilt into the new Stunticons. In Drag Strip&#039;s case, Rumble targeted the winner of a Formula 1 race on national television, which was a bad idea really, as it alerted the Autobots to Megatron&#039;s scheme. The Decepticons journeyed to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], beat the [[Key to Vector Sigma]] out of [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]&#039;s possession and ordered the [[Vector Sigma|ancient supercomputer]] to give life to the Stunticons. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} Whilst the Autobots were trapped on Cybertron, the Decepticons returned to [[Earth]] with the newly awakened Stunticons who began wreaking havoc and damaging the Autobots&#039; good name by attacking the US military base containing the experimental rocket fuel. Eventually, the Autobots returned with the newly built [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] whose combined form [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] defeated the Stunticon combiner Menasor. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Despite this defeat, the Stunticons were the key component in Megatron&#039;s elaborate scheme to hold [[Europa 2000|a fake charity race]] from Paris to Istanbul so he could steal U.S. driver [[Auggie Cahnay (G1)|Auggie Cahnay]]&#039;s experimental car which would be melted down to house the powerful [[Pearl of Bahoudin]]. One by one, the Stunticons disabled the Autobot participants assigned to protect Cahnay, but the downfall of Megatron&#039;s plan came when he ordered the Stunticons to stop going after the remaining Autobots. Together, Cahnay, [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] defeated Menasor and destroyed the Pearl of Bahoudin. {{storylink|Trans-Europe Express}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Dragstripcartoon.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Where&#039;d he get this head from, anyway?]]&lt;br /&gt;
When Megatron needed additional equipment for his latest secret weapon, he sent the Stunticons out to steal it for him. Drag Strip and [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] stormed a U.S. military base and scooped up a new experimental generator for their leader. On the way back, Drag Strip kept trying to taunt the disinterested Dead End into racing with him back to base. Their racing was interrupted, though, by the Autobots [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]]. Drag Strip was knocked for a loop by Warpath&#039;s rapid-fire shells from his turret gun. Brought in to Autobot custody, the Stunticons were held prisoner while [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobots used camouflage paint to disguise themselves as the Stunticons in order to enter Megatron&#039;s good graces and learn the purpose of the stolen equipment. [[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]], the Autobots&#039; spy, took Drag Strip&#039;s place. The Stunticons did manage to break loose, though, and smashed their way out of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] as Menasor and made their rendezvous with Megatron, only to find themselves confronted with a faux Menasor, created by a combination of Mirage&#039;s illusions and [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]&#039;s magnetism. The real Menasor easily broke the delicately bonded &amp;quot;Menasor&amp;quot;, but the Autobots had also sabotaged the equipment before handing it over to Megatron. After the super-cannon exploded, the Stunticons fled the battle. {{storylink|Masquerade}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:CosmicRust DragStrip waterskiing.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|left|Come to Cuba, and let loose your wild side.]]&lt;br /&gt;
When Megatron was infected with [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]] after a trip to the lost Autobot colony of [[Antilla]], the Stunticons were assigned to capture the Autobot scientist [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], who had developed the powerful anti-corrosion [[Corrostop]]. Drag Strip water skiied behind a speedboat driven by [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]], allowing him to force Perceptor to back into the waiting [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]. After Megatron cured himself and infected the Autobots with the Cosmic Rust, Menasor attacked the Statue of Liberty in [[New York City]] with the ancient [[Lightning Bug]] heat ray, intent on stopping the Autobots from [[Matter duplicator|matter-duplicating]] more Corrostop from the layer they sprayed on the statue. Superion defeated Menasor and destroyed the Lightning Bug. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] was banished for yet another failed coup, he returned with a powerful new Decepticon team called the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] who were able to outfight Autobot and Decepticon alike. With Megatron needing a trump card, [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] attempted to call on the Stunticons to help, but Drag Strip said to tell Megatron to blow it out his exhaust pipe. However, the Stunticons belatedly arrived after the Combaticons&#039; combined form of [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] defeated [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and forced Megatron to acknowledge Starscream as the new Decepticon leader. Realizing that Starscream would not stop at Megatron, the Stunticons merged into Menasor and disabled Bruticus in one mighty punch. {{storylink|Starscream&#039;s Brigade}}&lt;br /&gt;
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In the wake of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]&#039;s attack on Cybertron in the year [[2005]] and the subsequent Decepticon exile to [[Chaar]] in [[2006]], the Stunticons were reduced to being scavengers, fighting like [[slaarg]]s with their fellow Decepticons over the few scraps of energon they had. This changed when [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] brought news of [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]&#039;s survival, and the Stunticons were among the first to donate their few remaining energon supplies to help revive their leader and give the Decepticons purpose. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} However, while Cyclonus and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] were resurrecting Galvatron, the [[Quintesson]]s arrived on Chaar with an offer of energon in exchange for attacking the Autobots. Drag Strip was among those who were incredulous at their offer... but the Stunticons were instrumental in convincing the other Decepticons to go along with the Quintessons. Drag Strip was the very first Decepticon to board the Quintesson ship when ordered. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} After Galvatron returned to seize control of the Decepticons, the Stunticons were part of the Decepticon team attacking the Autobots on Earth. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}} &lt;br /&gt;
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When the Decepticons took up arms in Europe, Drag Strip and the Stunticons were part of the troops Galvatron maintained out of their mobile headquarters, [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. They joined forces to battle Defensor as Menasor. Later, the Stunticons were diverted away from Trypticon by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], allowing the Witwickys to sneak inside and steal the city-bot&#039;s transforming cog. As diversions go, it was a good one—the Stunticons were beaten senseless by the two Autobot leaders, and were in no position to pursue the thieves. Galvatron expressed his disgust with their performance by punting Drag Strip into a tree. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Drag Strip made a very brief appearance on Chaar when [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] used the power of the Matrix to temporarily wrest control of the Decepticons from Galvatron. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}} Drag Strip and the Stunticons were also among the first Decepticons to be infected by the [[Hate Plague]]. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Drag Strip and the Stunticons are summoned by Megatron to put an end to the [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]] project, and succeed where [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] had failed. Their first strike was impressive, holding back Optimus Prime and a cadre of Autobots and shooting the Aerialbots out of the skies. When the Aerialbots formed Superion, Drag Strip and his teammates followed suit and merged into Menasor. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Drag Strip and the Stunticons participated in Galvatron&#039;s siege on Cybertron. They managed to gain the high ground against the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and [[Throttlebot]]s, and rained laser fire down on their opponents. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Drag Strip and his team formed Menasor to fight their Autobot counterparts, but were steamrolled by the might and firepower of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]]. Transporting back to Earth, they attempted to interfere with [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]]&#039;s quest for the Matrix. Drag Strip and the Stunticons were confronted by the Aerialbots in the desert, but the battle of their combiner forms eventually led them to the Arctic. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Vector Sigma]] began perfecting the new super-metal [[Cybertonuron]] on Cybertron, Galvatron ordered another all-out attack on the planet to seize the metal for the Decepticons before the Autobots could make use of it. Drag Strip and the Stunticons journeyed to Cybertron with the strike force, and confronted their old enemies, the Aerialbots. The Aerialbots got the drop on Drag Strip&#039;s group by forming Superion and lashing out before the Stunticons could form Menasor as well. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} Drag Strip and the Stunticons were still in a firefight sometime later, as [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] passed by looking for [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] and the Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]]. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}} In [[San Francisco]], Drag Strip and the Stunticons assisted Bruticus in using [[buridanka|a carnivorous plant]] to distract the Autobots from [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]&#039;s plans on [[Zarak (planet)|Zarak]]. They fought against the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s and [[Computron (G1)|Computron]]. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Sometime later, Drag Strip and the Stunticons gathered in the desert as their Ninja Commander [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] began issuing orders. They assembled as Menasor, and took part in the escalating Decepticon war effort as five separate Autobot outposts were attacked simultaneously at Sixshot&#039;s command. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}} Drag Strip was also among the Decepticons who assembled to welcome Scorponok as their new Emperor of Terror following Galvatron&#039;s fall. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violengiguar]] gathered together the Nine Great Demon Generals, upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. Drag Strip was among those summoned, but only as a part of Menasor. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The Stunticons took some time off to enjoy their personal annual event: stealing human cars and having a violent race with them. {{storylink|Unite Warriors Offshot|Today Is Us Stunticons&#039; Annual Holiday Demolition Race!}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Soon afterwards, Menasor was involved in a fight against the Autobots when both sides were interrupted by the dimensional intruder [[Grand Scourge]], who used his [[Matrix Breaker]] sword to disassemble Menasor with a single blow. After grappling Dead End, the dimensional intruder realized he could forcefully combine with the Stunticons. Before Drag Strip could react, he was grabbed by Grand Scourge and forced to serve as the left arm of the rogue Decepticon&#039;s gestalt mode. {{storylink|Decepticon Dark Commander Grand Scourge}} They Stunticons were saved when [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] arrived and defeated Grand Scourge, and Drag Strip fled while complaining that he just wanted to go back to demolition racing. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 53|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 53}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Drag Strip listened to Megatron boast about how [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] would trounce [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] once its construction was complete. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 3|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Drag Strip and the Stunticons decided to have a little fun and tear up a baseball stadium in Japan. Luckily, the Autobots&#039; plucky young ally [[Kenji]] was present to radio for assistance. All the combiner teams assembled, and it was Menasor and Bruticus against Superion and Defensor! Defensor was forced to break apart by the combined Decepticon attack, but Superion and Kenji got the idea to shoot out the Decepticons&#039; legs. [[Groove (G1)|Groove]] and [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] took advantage of the empty combiner ports and took over as Menasor&#039;s legs, launching him into the ocean. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #5}}&lt;br /&gt;
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While posing as Autobots, Drag Strip, [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] and the Stunticons rampaged through the city streets, smearing the good name of their adversaries. Later, [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] posed as humans to rally people against the Autobots, and Motormaster&#039;s brigade staged an attack on the rally to drive the point home. The Autobot fire engines [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] arrived, however, and used their water hoses to wash off the Decepticons&#039; fake insignia. Enraged, Motormaster planned to combine into Menasor...only to see his men were already retreating into the distance. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 7|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #7}}&lt;br /&gt;
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In the year [[2010]], Drag Strip participated in a Decepticon attack on the planet Feminia. He and his team merged into Menasor in order to battle alongside Bruticus and Devastator against their Autobot counterparts Superion, Defensor and Omega Supreme. The fight was fairly evenly matched until Galvatron called up his ace-in-the-hole, [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], whose power was unmatched by any of the Autobots... except for the [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibots]], who essentially tied Predaking&#039;s shoelaces together until he fell over, straight into Menasor and his chums, sending them all toppling to the ground and knocking them to bits. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 5|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #5}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Galvatron kidnapped Doctor [[Dalton]] of [[Eran]] to upgrade the might of his combiner warriors. When the Autobot combiners arrived to save Dalton, Drag Strip and his teammates were deployed at high speeds from Motormaster&#039;s launcher mode. They met Superion in mid-air, and the force of their deployment enabled the combiner teams to tear him apart. The Stunticons then merged into Menasor to move in for the kill. They were ultimately outwitted by the Autobots, however, who rescued Dalton and safely returned to Metroplex. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The Decepticons constructed a new weapon to pursue their energy-plundering campaign on Earth, the [[Omega Wave Cannon]]. With the device at the ready, the Stunticons headed out to retrieve some energy from a power plant. They were met with the Aerialbots, and both teams combined into the gestalt forms. As they battled, Menasor made great use of his modular nature, having his Stunticon components swap between being arms and legs. Atop of this, Superion was crippled by the Omega Wave Cannon, giving the Decepticons the advantage. But the Autobots turned the tide of the battle by sending out massive amounts of reinforcements into the field, and the Decepticons were sent packing. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Drag Strip and the Stunticons, along with the other [[Special Teams]], were first conceived within [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]]&#039;s mind shortly after the human had relinquished control of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]. Together, they shared a vision of the Stunticons and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] fighting the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] and [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] at the [[Pullen Power Plant]].&#039;&#039; {{storylink|The Special Teams Have Arrived}} &#039;&#039;[[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] was able to view this data remotely and prepare for their development.&#039;&#039; {{storylink|Second Generation!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Stunticonsmarvelg1.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|And thus Drag Strip was born! Oh, and all those blue guys, too, we guess.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Upon learning that the [[cerebro-shell]] implanted in Optimus Prime had also granted them access to the powers of the Creation Matrix, [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] immediately built a team of Decepticons. The new Stunticons, which included Drag Strip, were sent to find the Autobot [[Skids (G1)|Skids]], who had earned new trust for the Autobots by publicly saving a [[human]]. After Drag Strip and the others knocked over every car in their way to get to Skids, they turned to &amp;quot;protect&amp;quot; him from the new Aerialbots, hoping to confuse the public and discredit the Autobots. Drag Strip combined with his fellow Stunticons to form Menasor, and they fought the Aerialbots&#039; Superion. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Drag Strip and the other Stunticons watched in horror as Megatron bludgeoned [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] with a boulder for suggesting that he might need their assistance in defeating Optimus Prime.&#039;&#039; {{storylink|Prey!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Megatron gathered Drag Strip and the rest of the Stunticons before him to escort him in gun mode to Florida, where they would be air-lifted to the Decepticons&#039; [[Club Con|new island headquarters]]. In the wake of the death of Optimus Prime, Megatron&#039;s paranoia had grown so great that Drag Strip and the others left their leader behind to deal with a random human truck. {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}} After Megatron&#039;s apparent demise, Drag Strip stood by while his new commander, Shockwave, spoke to [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] about the temporary use of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Decepticons enemy action.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|&amp;quot;I was the first one to know your plan sucked, Shockwave!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Drag Strip was at Shockwave&#039;s side when the Decepticon leader ordered his warriors to try and gun down [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] as he breached the defenses of their [[Club Con|underwater base]]. However, upon his arrival, Galvatron told the Decepticons that he had only wished to talk, and that Shockwave&#039;s decision to meet him with violence had only served to assure they had made a powerful enemy. Drag Strip turned to his leader, utterly unimpressed over how Shockwave had handled the situation.&#039;&#039; {{storylink|Enemy Action!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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During a battle on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] between [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] for command of the combined Earth/[[Nebulos]] Autobot forces, recently promoted Decepticon commander Ratbat orchestrated a surprise assault on both groups. Motormaster led Drag Strip and the entire Earth-based Decepticon army from their space-faring Decepticon headquarters. But when Blaster and Grimlock noticed the ambush, they teamed up and turned the tide against the Decepticons. Drag Strip was defeated by a shot from Grimlock&#039;s missile launchers, and after many casualties, the Decepticons were forced to retreat. {{storylink|Totaled!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Vortex drag strip wildrider thrust starscream club con.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|left|Drag Strip will quickly take your bags up to your room.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Ratbat moved their space-traveling island base back to Earth&#039;s seas, where it became a human travel resort to smokescreen the Decepticons&#039; efforts to locate a key to finding the powerful [[Underbase]]. Drag Strip was advertised on television as part of the island&#039;s smiling welcoming party. The Autobots sent Blaster and [[Jesse (G1)|Jessie]] to rescue [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]], and Jessie was able to sneak into the Decepticons&#039; base and past Drag Strip and [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (who were telling jokes to each other) to find Buster. Though the infiltrators were found out, both were able to escape the Decepticons. The attempt to subdue Blaster resulted in a firefight with him however, spooking many of the human vacationers. Drag Strip saw many of them off the island afterwards. {{storylink|Club Con!}} After the Decepticons found what they were looking for, Drag Strip was seen escorting Buster Witwicky back to his cell so that Starscream and Ratbat could review the data they had acquired privately. {{storylink|The Flames of Boltax!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Battlechargers stunticons life in the slow lane.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|&amp;quot;It doesn&#039;t matter if we all got here at the same time. All ties go to me.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Back in action on Earth, Drag Strip and his Stunticon partner Dead End began working for a faction of Decepticons led by Megatron. Megatron had created an [[Global warming satellite|ozone-warping rocket]], designed to trap heat in the atmosphere which could be tapped for a new source of energy, even though it would virtually destroy all life on Earth. Their plan was interrupted by two Autobots, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]]. {{storylink|Starting Over!}} While Wheeljack kept the Stunticons busy, Prowl leapt onto the rocket itself, his weight knocking it off course and causing it to crash before it reached the apex point in the atmosphere it was meant to travel to. Drag Strip and Dead End raced to the crashsite, hoping to retrieve the atmospheric poisons Megatron had loaded it with. At the fallen rocket, however, they ran into [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]], who were interested in securing the equipment for their commander, [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]. The four Decepticons began to tussle, little realizing Prowl had already snuck away and neutralized the canisters. {{storylink|Life in the Slow Lane}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Drag Strip attended an [[Enclave]] in an attempt to unite the disparate Decepticon factions, but Autobot sabotage ensured that it was unsuccessful by faking an assassination attempt on Megatron. Drag Strip was afterwards swept into a giant brawl between Megatron and Shockwave&#039;s troops. {{storylink|The Bad Guy&#039;s Ball!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Later on, when the united Decepticon forces attacked the Autobot [[Earthbase]], Drag Strip was seen charging into battle in robot mode for some reason, even though the [[Battlecharger]]s and his fellow Stunticons were all racing forward in vehicle mode. Their goal was to kill some Autobots, while also distracting them as [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] looted a human [[oil tanker]] in the [[Gulf of Mexico]]. Both goals proved fruitless, and the Decepticons were driven off. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}} When the Decepticons needed to kidnap the Autobots&#039; human ally, [[Irwin Spoon]], Drag Strip and the Stunticons ran interference for Motormaster so that he could get away with the human stored inside his cab. {{storylink|Front Line! (issue)|Front Line!}} After Breakdown took himself out of action, though, only Drag Strip and Dead End were left to stop [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] from catching up with their leader. The two Stunticons raced up onto the rear bumpers of their foes, only to be caught off guard when the Autobots suddenly broke away, sending the Decepticon cars hurtling into the back wheels of their own boss, Motormaster, knocking all of them off the road. {{storylink|End of the Road! (UK)|End of the Road!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Stunticons ark duty.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|&amp;quot;Ha!! I punched the old fart first! I win!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
In [[2003]], [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]] uncovered information about a new city the Autobots were planning to build, and sent the Stunticons out to intercept [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]], who was carrying the schematics to their human allies. Demonstrating patented bullying skills, Drag Strip and the Stunticons ganged up on the wily old Autobot and demanded &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;his lunch money&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; the data disk. Kup was relatively willing to give it up (the disk was, after all, a fake), but Drag Strip still had two of his buddies grab the Autobot&#039;s arms so&#039;s he could get in a few gutshots for good measure. And, to make a good day even better, a few minutes later Drag Strip and his cronies got to beat up [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] when he tried to stop them! {{storylink|Ark Duty}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Menasor legacy of unicron.jpg|thumb|&amp;quot;First arm to punch through the wall wins! You on, Dead End??&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
In [[2008]] Drag Strip was serving under Shockwave on Cybertron. When the renegade Decepticons [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] teamed up with the freelance peacekeeping agent [[Death&#039;s Head (G1)|Death&#039;s Head]] to assassinate the [[Decepticon leader]], [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] summoned the Stunticons to form Menasor and Drag Strip helped punch through the blast doors that cut them off from the battle. They succeeded but were too late, as Shockwave was already dead and rather than execute them for treason, the Decepticons were forced to accept Cyclonus and Scourge&#039;s leadership. {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Transformers Comic-Magazin&#039;&#039;====&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 11|Transformers in Action: He Who Laughs Last ...}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====Marvel &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; comic====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Dragstripnewdawn.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|left|&amp;quot;Which is mostly all of him, turns out.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Drag Strip participated in the Decepticons&#039; first battle with the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronians]]. It, uh... didn&#039;t go too well, with his team getting outright massacred by the enemy. Any fight you can walk away from may be a good one, but any fight that leaves you scouring a planet for the impact crater [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|your leader]] made after he was knocked out of space can&#039;t have been &#039;&#039;that&#039;&#039; good. Find him Drag Strip did however, and despite his grievous wounds, Megatron proved to still be functional. {{storylink|New Dawn}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039;====&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:AtFightsEnd-OverkillDragstripAcidStorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|I look like Mirage now!]]&lt;br /&gt;
After the war officially ended on [[Klo]], Drag Strip was one of the handful of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]&#039;s Decepticons who scattered to the far corners of the universe. He, [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]], and [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] were waiting on a dusty planet when [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]&#039;s rogue team of Autobots attempted to hunt them down. {{storylink|At Fight&#039;s End}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Special Teams===&lt;br /&gt;
Drag Strip and the rest of the Stunticons were being kept a secret from the Autobots until Megatron was ready to dispatch them on a raid on the [[Pullen Power Plant]]. Once in position, the Stunticons raced forward, ready to take whatever Autobots might be guarding the location by surprise. Encountering the Protectobots en route, Motormaster ordered Drag Strip and the other Stunticons to combine into Menasor to do battle. The fight soon began to weigh in the Autobots’ favour, prompting Menasor to split up into individual robots once more, who dispersed away from the battlefield. {{storylink|The Special Teams}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dreamwave &#039;&#039;Generation One&#039;&#039; continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
At some point in Cybertron&#039;s recent history, the Stunticons were deemed psychotic and too dangerous to function in society, and as a result were placed into perpetual stasis lock inside of a [[Detention Banks|prison facility]]. Later, in an attempt to create a diversion while he set his final plans in motion, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] arranged for [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] to release the Stunticons. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} They formed into Menasor and ran amok for a while, until [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] arrived and began insulting them. Unable to reconcile with this, the five Stunticons began to bicker with each other over whose fault it was that they were failing, temporarily stopping Menasor and allowing Ultra Magnus to ram the combiner in the chest, forcing him to separate into his component parts and disabling the Stunticons. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Along with many other Transformers, the Stunticons were transported into Earth&#039;s past when [[Teletran 3]] went wild. Ending up in 1930&#039;s [[Chicago]], Drag Strip was deactivated and locked into the form of a &#039;30s car, which was fairly sporty for the time but not nearly as fast as his usual race car mode. He and the other Stunticons were briefly used for organized crime by a group of humans, until a group of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]s and [[Cobra]] members showed up to bring them back to the future. As soon as Drag Strip was awakened from his car mode, however, he and his comrades starting chasing after the humans and their [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Autobot friend]]. The chase ended when the humans found and activated the lost Motormaster, which allowed all the time-travelers to return to the future. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The Stunticons later joined [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]&#039;s Decepticon army and helped him capture a team of Autobots and G.I. Joes. As Menasor, they then participated in an attack on an Autobot peace ceremony. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} Drag Strip was later seen preparing to defend the Decepticon headquarters from a combined Autobot G.I./Joe assault. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;The Beast Within&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Drag Strip participated in a savage all-out Decepticon offensive against the Autobots. With the Decepticons maintaining the advantage throughout the battle, Drag Strip was amongst those who approached a crippled Optimus Prime, ready to dispatch the Autobot leader. Before they could deliver the finishing blow, the Dinobots combined into The Beast, shifting the Decepticons’ priorities. Drag Strip then joined with the other Stunticons to form Menasor and do battle with [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]]. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Mystery of Convoy&#039;&#039; strategy guide manga===&lt;br /&gt;
{{see|#Games}}&lt;br /&gt;
The five Stunticons confronted Ultra Magnus as he reached the end of the [[Floating City]], combining into Menasor and opening fire on the Autobot. {{storylink|Transformers (Mystery of Convoy)#Menasor&#039;s Weak Point is His Forehead!|Menasor&#039;s Weak Point is His Forehead!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===2005 IDW continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;First Appearance:&#039;&#039; [[Megatron Origin issue 4|&#039;&#039;Megatron Origin&#039;&#039; #4]]; [[Things Fall Apart, Part 1: &amp;quot;New Arrivals, Old Encounters&amp;quot;|&#039;&#039;Transformers vol. 1&#039;&#039; #2]] (modern era)&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:IronInTheBlood-DragStrip.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;So [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], you entered this race just to let me beat you? Great! Always happy to meet a fan!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Before the war, Drag Strip was a professional [[Cybertronian sport#Races|racer]], with over six thousand victories under his belt thanks to his ruthless nature. He got involved with [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] when the miner-turned-gladiator began to make a name for himself, and as a result, the Autobot [[Outback (G1)|Outback]] tried to assassinate him prior to a race against [[Blurr (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Blurr]]. Drag Strip&#039;s life was saved by [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]], a race track security guard. {{storylink|Iron in the Blood}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MegatronOrigin4 Stunticons.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|&amp;quot;Well...there goes the neighborhood...again.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
When Megatron launched his brutal rebellion, Drag Strip participated in the battle of [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] alongside [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], defending themselves against [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] and his [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}} The Stunticons were among the Decepticons that deserted rather than serve under Megatron usurper, [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]], becoming robbers on [[Magmara Nine]] instead. One day while robbing [[Strongbox]] they found their victim wasn&#039;t carrying valuables, but rather [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]], sent to tell them Megatron was back. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} The team subsequently returned to the fold and participated in the battle of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], during which they were blown away by [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] when they tried to stop [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] from reaching Megatron. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}} During the war for Cybertron, Drag Strip killed [[Hot Shot (Henkei!)|a yellow Autobot]] on the front lines. {{storylink|Drift issue 2|Drift #2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Centuries later, Drag Strip was among the Decepticons who had been left behind following the Decepticon retreat from Earth. Along with several other Decepticons, he helped rescue Thundercracker, who referred to him as an &amp;quot;idiotic Stunticon&amp;quot; in return. Jerk. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 3: &amp;quot;Seasons in Flight&amp;quot;|Seasons in Flight}} Led by [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], Drag Strip and the other abandoned Decepticons attacked [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], until Swindle suggested that they team up with the Autobots with the goal of getting off the planet instead. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 1: &amp;quot;New Arrivals, Old Encounters&amp;quot;|New Arrivals, Old Encounters}}&lt;br /&gt;
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A while later, Drag Strip and [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] were sent to retrieve [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]], the only Stunticon missing from the group. They found him in the hands of [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Spike Witwicky]] and began attacking him (after all, he could always be repaired after the human was squished). Spike fought back, puncturing one of Drag Strip&#039;s tires, but the Stunticons eventually won and took Breakdown back to their starship-building site. There, they revealed that Swindle had modified them into combiners, and attacked their former Autobot allies in the form of [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 4: &amp;quot;Enemies of the System&amp;quot;|Enemies of the System}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:NewArrivalsOldEncounters-evasiveaction.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;What do you mean I didn&#039;t come in first in this crowd shot?! [[Swindle (G1)|You]] [[Spyglass|two]] cheated!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Swindle&#039;s hasty application of the combiner technology did not properly integrate the personalities of the Stunticons, leaving them arguing amongst themselves while combined. The Autobots managed to distract and overwhelm Menasor by targeting his components individually, bringing the gestalt down. Drag Strip and many of his comrades were taken into custody by Skywatch. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 5: &amp;quot;Earthworks&amp;quot;|Earthworks}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After a few months in captivity, the Stunticons were broken out by the main Decepticon force once they returned to Earth. Drag Strip watched as Optimus Prime confronted Megatron near the Decepticon base, and was caught in an explosion when Prime suddenly had a satellite dropped on his nemesis. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 5: Enemy Mine|Enemy Mine}} Megatron then allowed himself to be captured and taken to Cybertron so that his army could follow him using a [[space bridge]], but [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] infiltrated them in an attempt to sabotage the bridge. The Stunticons stayed behind on Earth to kill the little Autobot, only to be knocked out by an electric surge when Bumblebee interrupted the space bridge&#039;s power flow, allowing the Autobots to recapture them. {{storylink|The Question}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Once the war had ended and the Stunticons had returned to Cybertron, they took up residence in the growing Decepticon ghetto outside of Metroplex. Unwitting pawns in Starscream&#039;s scheme, Swindle convinced them that a better life was right around the corner... if they attacked the planet [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]] and pillaged the place. The [[Enigma of Combination]] reunited them into a new and improved Menasor;  Swindle and the Stunticons travelled through Metroplex&#039;s space bridge and stormed Caminus. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Things quickly went downhill for the Stunticons and Menasor was summarily trounced by the similarly rebuilt Superion. The Stunticons were disassembled, sent back to Cybertron, and imprisoned. {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}} Along with the other Stunticons, Drag Strip was soon liberated by Swindle, forming Menasor and inciting a Decepticon riot at Metroplex&#039;s space bridge. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}} The Stunticons fared poorly in this fight as well, and after Menasor fell the Stunticons were put away for good. {{storylink|All That Remains}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Ask Vector Prime===&lt;br /&gt;
Drag Strip was presumably present as part of Menasor during the Battle for [[Sherman Dam]] in [[Primax 096.0 Beta]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/06}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Commercial appearances==&lt;br /&gt;
Drag Strip and the rest of the Stunticons drove over a barren, rocky terrain to meet against the Aerialbots. Both teams combined, and their gestalt forms engaged in a no-holds-barred slug-fest. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Aerialbots and Stunticons|Aerialbots and Stunticons commercial}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Games==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Bot Shots Battle Game!&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BotShots Dragstrip.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]&lt;br /&gt;
Drag Strip participated in numerous one-on-one matches against other Autobots and Decepticons, using his fists, his sword, or his gun to defeat his opponents. Sometimes, he even faced off against himself! {{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Legends&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Drag Strip and the rest of the Stunticons were created in response to the failure of a Decepticon campaign to acquire Autobot superfuel. Realizing they needed a strong ground force, Drag Strip and his kin were created by modifying Earth vehicles with Cybertronian technology, and then bringing them before Vector Sigma to be imbued with the spark of life. The Autobots brought the Aerialbots to life at the same time, and the Decepticons found themselves on the losing side until the Stunticons merged into Menasor. The Decepticons lost nonetheless, though they acquired the key to Vector Sigma as a consolation prize. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1 (Legends)|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} Later, Drag Strip participated in a fight on Earth as the Decepticons attempted to use the power of the key to transform Earth into a new Cybertron. Even though he and his fellow Stunticons merged into Menasor, the battle was still lost to the Autobots, and the Decepticons fled. {{storylink|Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Even [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] had trouble controlling the Stunticons. The team went on a crime spree in the back alleys of human cities until they were tracked down and stopped by [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and his team. {{storylink|The Thin Blue Line}} Drag Strip later aided [[Unicron]] when the planet-eater attacked [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|&#039;Til All Are One (Legends)|&#039;Til All Are One}} After Megatron and his men, including Drag Strip, found a [[Lightning Bug]] on an old Autobot colony world, they found they&#039;d contracted [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]]. Back on Earth, they stole [[corrostop]] and cured themselves, before inflicting the disease on the Autobots. The Decepticons were unable to stop the Autobots getting a sample of corrostop from the [[Statue of Liberty]] and curing themselves, however. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (Legends)|Cosmic Rust}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Angry Birds Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|Corporal Pig#As Drag Strip}}&lt;br /&gt;
Drag Strip appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by Corporal Pig. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Battle Tactics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BattleTacticsDragstrip.jpg|thumb|right|300px|&amp;quot;This game is pointless. You know I&#039;m going to win every time, right?&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Drag Strip participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Uncommon character who could be recruited by collecting 105 units of Cybermetal and 48 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Devastation&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
As [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] was about to repair the &#039;&#039;[[Proudstar]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s damaged [[Plasma Core]], Drag Strip and the other Stunticons arrived and formed Menasor in an attempt to stop the Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Frontiers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Frontiers}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Online&#039;&#039; (2017 video game)===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Drag Strip TFO.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{bigquote|Only those who crossed the finish line first survive.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Many find the self proclaimed Drag Strip to be a distasteful individual. It&#039;s as if his vocal circuits were designed to incessantly irk everyone. Whether it be fighting, racing, or flat out robbery, Drag Strip would deceive his opponent by any means to prevail. Because of his trickery, everyone avoided him. Drag Strip&#039;s personality may be perceived as a defect, but to Megatron, this is the type of Decepticon he requires. Of course, other dishonest Cybertronians would seize the opportunity to demonstrate their superiority for trickery, only to cause Drag Strip to go on a rampage.&lt;br /&gt;
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In battle, Drag Strip wielded a pair of &amp;quot;[[Shadow Daggers]]&amp;quot; and the &amp;quot;[[Lightspeed Cutting Torch]]&amp;quot;. His active skill was &amp;quot;Blademarang&amp;quot;: &lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Blademarang&#039;&#039;&#039;—Drag Strip throws a dagger that strikes all opponents within the vicinity. Each target receives a DoT tick, which starts off with 260 points of damage, with a 20% increase to every successive tick. If there is more than one opponent, then Drag Strip can throw up to 2 blademarangs. An additional 20% damage will be contributed onto every additional enemy over 5 seconds. {{storylink|Transformers Online (2017 video game)|Transformers Online}} &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://tfol.qq.com/act/a20160726data/hero14.shtml Drag Strip on the Transformers Online website]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Earth Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[file:DragstripEarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|I lose, I slag you. I win, I slag you AND rub it in your face, AND get to kick your tailpipe. Eat it Autobots!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Dragstrip secretly arrived on Earth to race some of the local humans. When Hound found out, Dragstrip challenged the Autobots to a race. If they didn&#039;t race him, he would kill all the humans on the track at the current moment. Optimus reluctantly accepted the challenge, and sent Mirage and some other Autobot racers. Unfortunately, this left a large number of Autobots missing in the ranks, and Megatron saw this as an opportunity to hit the Autobots hard. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars| Race Day Mayhem Event}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Dragstrip meets up with the rest of the Stunticons during the race requesting some backup. [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] asked who the new black and red truck who stole his colors was, to which Breakdown replies it was their new recruit. Dragstrip took both Offroad and Breakdown to the track to race. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When Dragstrip finally joined the rest of the Stunticons, he started bragging about how he could take on all the Autobots alone and win! Starscream commented on how Dragstrip had more of an ego than he did, while Bludgeon just said he was glad to have Dragstrip on the team, even if he had to tolerate the egomaniac. Dragstrip, Offroad, and Breakdown then planned on how they would get the rest of their team to earth, starting with [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]]. {{storylink|transformers: Earth Wars| Dragstrip Research}}&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Class&#039;&#039;&#039;: Gunner&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Lowest Star rating&#039;&#039;&#039;: 2 star&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Weapons&#039;&#039;&#039;: Dragstrip uses a standard issue grenade launcher with custom paint applications.&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ability: Holo Assault&#039;&#039;&#039;: Send out 5 holographic drones of Dragstrip to hit 5 targets around the target area, dealing 70 damage to buildings (Level 1) Deals &#039;&#039;DOUBLE&#039;&#039; damage to resource buildings.&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Cost&#039;&#039;&#039;: 7 Ability points +2 for extra usage&lt;br /&gt;
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[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:drag-strip  Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki Dragstrip Page]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Dragstrip toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I think my cannon might be affecting my racing profile.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Drag Strip&#039;&#039;&#039; (Stunticon, [[1986]]/[[1987]]/[[1990]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;US Team ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;S4&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;D-52&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Gravito-gun]], plasma-energy cannon, cannon connector&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Drag Strip transforms into a {{w|Tyrrell P34}} Six-Wheeler race car. He comes with a purple double-barreled [[plasma energy]] cannon that attaches to the back of his vehicle mode. In robot mode he is armed with a small purple &amp;quot;[[Gravito-gun]]&amp;quot;. His fists do not have peg holes, allowing them to be less obvious in vehicle mode. Because of this, his weapon plugs into the top of his wrist. Since he was designed with the [[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-style combination, he can form the arm or leg to any similarly-constructed robot combination, though his nominal placement is as the right arm to [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. Due to the difference in his frame construction, Drag Strip is the only Stunticon whose car body faces forwards rather than backwards when used as a combiner leg. The picture on the left shows his vehicle mistransformed as the silver-chromed piece is supposed to be flipped back to form the engine block part and cover the Decepticon sigil (see picture here http://toys.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2007/10/transformers-g1-0308_1191473381.jpg).&lt;br /&gt;
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:In 1990 Drag Strip was offered as a mail away by the Weetabix Breakfast Cereal in the UK. [[Aerialbot (G1)#Toys|Aerialbot]] [[Fireflight (G1)#Toys|Fireflight]] was available in the same offer.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/DragStrip/dragstrip.htm More information on Drag Strip at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Menasor&#039;&#039;&#039; (Giftset, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;D-55&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Gravito-gun]], plasma-energy cannon, cannon connector&lt;br /&gt;
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:Drag Strip was also available as part of the Menasor giftset. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individually-packaged versions.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Drag Strip&#039;&#039;&#039; (1990)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039;  Gravito-gun, plasma-energy cannon, cannon connector&lt;br /&gt;
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:Drag Strip and his fellow Stunticons were rereleased without changes as part of the European &amp;quot;gold-box&amp;quot; [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] reissue line in 1990.  &lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:StuntsDragStripProtoMOSC2a.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Yeah, G2 sure was nothing but neon.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Drag Strip&#039;&#039;&#039; (Stunticon)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Team ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;S4&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Gravito-gun, plasma-energy cannon, cannon connector&lt;br /&gt;
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:For the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; line, Hasbro intended to release [[redeco]]es of the Stunticons in 1994, with Drag Strip being cast in primarily black plastic, with blue accents. Ultimately, however, the toys never went into mass production and remained officially unreleased. Only the four limbs are known to have made it to the sample packaging stage, having turned up in very limited numbers over the years (with the exception of &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]], who was available at [[BotCon 1994]] in somewhat larger quantities). All the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Stunticons are known to catch high prices on the secondary market.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Generation2/StuntsDragstripProtoMOSC1.html Photos of Generation 2 Drag Strip in sample packaging at Toyarchive.com]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1532/Generation+2/Dragstrip.html Mirrored photos of Generation 2 Drag Strip in sample packaging at Transformers @ The Moon]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/111393-pics-g2-stunticon-s4-drag-strip-mosc-pics.html Transfan2&#039;s photos of Drag Strip in sample packaging at TFW2005]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2008)===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Universe2008 DragStrip.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He&#039;s got a bit of a yellow streak.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Drag Strip&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;quot;Special Edition&amp;quot; Deluxe, [[2008]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Front spoiler/gun&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; Decepticon Drag Strip is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Classics|Mirage]]. He transforms into a closed-canopy Formula racer concept car. (With only four wheels, alas.) The front &amp;quot;wing&amp;quot; of the car mode detaches to become a handheld weapon. In spite of having clear red plastic in his light piping segment, Drag Strip&#039;s light piping gimmick was neutered... with red paint.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Drag Strip suffers from sticky paint around the red cockpit similar to the sticky paint found on most [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]] [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Universe .282008.29|Prowl]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like the other &amp;quot;Special Edition&amp;quot; figures, Drag Strip comes in a black book box-style packaging with monochrome art. Though initially an Asian/Australian-market [[exclusive]], Drag Strip was made available for purchase in the United States via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] and, bizarrely, at Marshalls stores.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie toyline]]&#039;s [[Fracture (Movie)#Toys|Fracture]], [[BotCon 2007]]&#039;s [[Mirage (G1)#Timelines|Hologram Mirage]] and [[BotCon 2013]]&#039;s [[Mirage (G1)#BotCon2013|&#039;&#039;Machine Wars&#039;&#039; Mirage]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/HTSDragStrip/dragstrip.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; Drag Strip at TFU.info.]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Construct-Bots&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ConstructBots Dragstrip.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dragstrip&#039;&#039;&#039; (Elite Class, [[2013]])&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Construct-Bots]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Decepticon Dragstrip&amp;quot; transforms into a formula 1 racecar. He has one of the more convincing alternate modes of the 2013-era Construct-Bots. His front bumper becomes a hand-held blaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He is one of the few original series Construct-Bots that doesn&#039;t reuse other&#039;s parts, nor were his parts used on other figures making him one of the more unique sets.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Bot Shots&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BSToy-Dragstrip.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Surprisingly not a Mirage repaint.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Stunticons&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;T008&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Fist strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;245&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Blaster strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;880&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Sword strength&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;495&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:A redeco of the [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Jazz]] Bot Shot in yellow with red stripes, &amp;quot;Decepticon Dragstrip&amp;quot; automatically transforms between car and robot mode, when a sharp impact is applied to his front end. He was sold in a five-pack with [[Motormaster (G1)|Motorbreath]], [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], [[Wildrider (G1)|Brake-Neck]], and [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]].&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BSDragstrip/dragstrip.htm More information on Dragstrip at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-Toy DragStripKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|This smaller more Aerodynamic design improves my chance of winning! Oh yeah!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Menasor&#039;&#039;&#039; (Micro-Changer Combiner, [[2014]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;A7308&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;90&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Pistol&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Decepticon Dragstrip&amp;quot; is a [[Kreon]] included with the [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] [[Micro-Changer]] combiner set, and can be rebuilt from robot to either sports car or Menasor&#039;s right arm and part of the torso. His deco is based on the Generation 1 Drag Strip toy, and he wears a grey [[Hound (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Hound]] helmet.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/Kre-ODragstrip/dragstrip.htm More information on Drag Strip at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Combiner Robot Mega Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (3-pack, [[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B6425&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;245&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Pistol&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:In 2016, Dollar General stores in the US got a three-pack of [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], and Menasor that sold for a mere $14. Given the original kits retailed at $10 apiece, wow. While a couple of the Kreons inside had small changes, &amp;quot;Decepticon Dragstrip&amp;quot; was one of the ones identical to his original release.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generationstoy-Dragstrip.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|What, not a redeco of [[Drag Strip (Animated)|&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Arcee?]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Dragstrip&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;1 of 5: [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Sword, gun/fist/foot&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;quot;Dragstrip&amp;quot; is part of wave one of the &#039;&#039;[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys and is a new-mold figure which transforms from an Indianapolis-style racer to robot and back! He can also transform into a limb for any &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;-style Voyager Class figure or form one of [[Godbomber#Legends|&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; Godbomber&#039;s]] legs but is, of course, intended to be combined with [[Motormaster (G1)#Combiner Wars|Motormaster]], [[Breakdown (G1)#Generations|Breakdown]], [[Dead End (G1)#Combiner Wars|Dead End]], [[Offroad (CW)#Toys|Offroad]], and [[Blackjack (G1)#Generations|Blackjack]] to create [[Menasor (G1)#Generations|Menasor]]. He is also officially associated with [[Galvatronus (CW)#Toys|Galvatronus]], [[Ultra Prime]], and [[Grand Scourge|Scourge Grand Prime]] as well as being used with [[Superion (G1)#Generations|Superion]] due to [[Air Raid (G1)#Generations|Air Raid]] not being part of wave one. Dragstrip comes with a collector card featuring art from the episode &amp;quot;[[The Thin Blue Line]]&amp;quot; of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039;. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:While the instructions have the spoiler in the proper position for the leg mode, they never actually show it pivoting up. Missing this step will result in a combiner with one leg slightly longer than the other, which will result in a lopsided stature unless another deluxe combiner with a spoiler-mounted peghole (such as Breakdown) is used as the other leg. Bear in mind the photo to the right shows the leg incorrectly transformed with the spoiler still down.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Dragstrip&#039;s included dagger includes a diagonally-oriented 5mm peg that seemingly serves no purpose, as his forearms are too large to allow it to be held as such. The dagger also has no unobstructive place to mount while Dragstrip is in vehicle mode, causing it to protrude outwards from the vehicle no matter where it attaches.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As a part of the first and second wave promotion in Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s and [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]]s was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Dragstrip was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-generations-combiner-wars-free-g1-sticker-sheet-with-tru-singapore/32469/ Aerialbot and Stunticon sticker promotion on Seibertron.com]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This mold was retooled into [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Mirage]]. Two years later, the mold&#039;s wheels and Combiner joint would be reused for [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Power of the Primes|&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; Jazz]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/CWDragstrip/dragstrip.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Dragstrip at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Combiner-Wars-G2-Dragstrip.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Dragstrip tries to increase his &amp;quot;emo&amp;quot; level by wearing a black leather jacket over a tacky yellow shirt. Should&#039;ve just stuck with the bleeding optics.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Menasor&#039;&#039;&#039; (Collection Pack, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Sword, Stunticon weapons/extremities&lt;br /&gt;
:A [[redeco]] of the above &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; mold, this Drag Strip is based on [[#Generation 2|his cancelled &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy]]. Well, okay, technically, this set is based on [http://air-hammer.deviantart.com/art/G2-Stunticons-Digibash-471989649 somebody&#039;s digibash] based on [http://cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?p=76573 somebody&#039;s hand-painted recreation] of his cancelled &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy, including an erroneous purple and silver [[Breakdown (G1)#CWG2|Breakdown]] and some other errors. Barring mold issues, the correct G2 deco should&#039;ve removed the blue stripes down his arms and have them be straight black, the blue stripe on the front of the vehicle mode should be smaller, the spoiler details should have been more visible and the combiner port should have been black.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Unite Warriors&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-UW-02-Dragstrip.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I won better looking remold from those [[Mirage (G1)/toys|OTHER]] Remolds. [[Hasbro|IN YOUR FACE]]!!!!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Menasor&#039;&#039;&#039; (Giftset, [[August 22]], [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;UW-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Sword (formed from Motormaster&#039;s sword and gun), 4 hands/feet, 4 small weapons&lt;br /&gt;
:Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]&#039;&#039; version of &amp;quot;Drag Stripe&amp;quot; is sold in a [[Menasor (G1)#Unite Warriors|Menasor]] gift set which includes the five original &amp;quot;Stuntrons&amp;quot;. He has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon. Most obviously, he is predominantly bright yellow, has black shoulders to evoke his second set of wheels, has fewer details than the Hasbro version, and the little that remain are red instead of purple. This toy is also officially associated with [[Grand Scourge#Toys|Grand Scourge]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Legacy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Legacy-Deluxe-Class-Drag-Strip.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]|Hang on, how do I combine with the rest of my team?!]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Drag Strip&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;1 of 5: [[Menasor (G1)#Legacy|Menasor]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2x [[Dark Energon]] blaster&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Legacy (toyline)|Legacy]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys, &amp;quot;Decepticon Drag Strip&amp;quot; is a cartoon-accurate (if ignoring his shoulder pylons that are formed from the front of the car) version of the character which transforms into an approximation of his Tyrrell P34 Six-Wheeler race car mode in 17 steps. His accessories include two [[Dark Energon]] blasters, which can mount to his race car mode. He can also convert into a limb for Menasor.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===Transformers Trading Card Game===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:W2DecepticonDragStrip.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Drag Strip, Cutthroat Warrior&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;CT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T16/T46&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;5&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Decepticon Drag Strip, Cutthroat Warrior was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Decepticon Drag Strip, Cutthroat Warrior is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Decepticon Drag Strip, Cutthroat Warrior depicts [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor&#039;s]] right leg, which is formed by Drag Strip in the artwork. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile game.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Decepticon Drag Strip, Cutthroat Warrior can be used to form Menasor, Menacing Colossus with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Stunticon Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Stunticons are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
*Drag Strip&#039;s head design in the cartoon doesn&#039;t match his toy at all.  &lt;br /&gt;
*The prototype Drag Strip [[:File:Stunticons-collectallfive.jpg|seen in the promotional panel on Motormaster&#039;s box]] shows him with red stripes on his front fairing instead of a black front to his cockpit cowling, red stripes that run the length of his car-mode sides, and a rubsign on his right arm.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Foreign names===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Japanese:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Drag Stripe&#039;&#039;&#039; (ドラッグストライプ &#039;&#039;Doraggu Sutoraipu&#039;&#039;), &#039;&#039;&#039;Drag Strip&#039;&#039;&#039; (ドラッグストリップ &#039;&#039;Doraggu Sutorippu&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;French:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Démarro&#039;&#039;&#039; (Canada, &amp;quot;Start-Up&amp;quot;, 1986 release), &#039;&#039;&#039;Broyeur&#039;&#039;&#039; (Canada, 1990 &amp;quot;Classic&amp;quot; version)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Italian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Iguana&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Mandarin:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Bēnchí&#039;&#039;&#039; (Taiwan, 奔馳, &amp;quot;Gallop&amp;quot;), &#039;&#039;&#039;Qǐangjíe&#039;&#039;&#039; (China, 抢劫, &amp;quot;Robbery&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Russian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Ruchnik&#039;&#039;&#039; (Ручник, &amp;quot;Hand-Brake&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Athletes]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Bot Shots Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Combiner Wars Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Combiners]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Construct-Bots Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kreons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Legacy Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Spin Off Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Stunticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:The Headmasters Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Unite Warriors Decepticons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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[[File:Siege-OptimusPrime-CardArt.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.66|Awwwwww yeah......(Part 2)]]&lt;br /&gt;
With the evergrowing [[Generation 1 continuity family]], &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]&#039;&#039;&#039; continues to receive more toys—the largest number of toys in fact—for any single &#039;&#039;[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]&#039;&#039; character! The more Generation 1 Optimus Prime toys that are made, the harder it is for us here at TFWiki.net to keep documenting them all in a single article without it resulting in [[you]]r internet browser freezing!&lt;br /&gt;
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For the sake of finding an easy and definitive split from the main toy article, we have opted to make this page strictly for the various &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039;-branded toylines, as this appears to be the brand [[Hasbro]] will likely continue adding Generation 1 characters to for the foreseeable future.&lt;br /&gt;
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You know you can always count on Optimus Prime being there when the next year&#039;s &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; line comes around!&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|UltimateGiftSet}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generationstoy-UltimateGiftSet-CombatHeroOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He hasn&#039;t found this suit in 17 years!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ultimate Gift Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Sword&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;Combat Hero Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;quot; is a metallic-blue, gunmetal, and red redeco of &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UnitedG2|Laser Optimus Prime]], having the retooled tab, and being based on the canceled &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#CombatHeroOptimusPrime|Combat Hero Optimus Prime figure]], sporting a red mouthplate inspired by the official catalog image for the unreleased toy (packaged samples had featured a traditionally colored gray mouthplate). He comes packed with a (vaguely) &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;-styled Deluxe Class [[Jazz (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Autobot Jazz]], as well as unchanged releases of &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Thundercracker]] and [[Motormaster (G1)#UltimateGiftSet|Motorbreath]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Ultimate Gift Set was exclusive to online retailers in the United States, but was available at general retail in Asia.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/GenUGSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Combat Hero Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-LegendsOptimusPrimeRoller.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Say hello to my little friend, and Roller.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime &amp;amp; Autobot Roller&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;02 / #001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the third wave of 2012-onwards &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class toys, &#039;&#039;[[Thrilling 30]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a new mold that is roughly the same size as a &#039;&#039;[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]&#039;&#039; Commander Class toy. Both his truck and [[robot mode]] are based on his [[Don Figueroa]]-designed body from [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]&#039;s [[The Transformers (IDW)|2009-2011 comic series]], and features [[5 mm post|5 mm-compatible]] hands and roof. He comes with an [[Ion blaster#Legends|Ion Blaster]] which has both 5mm and 3mm posts.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He comes with &amp;quot;[[Roller (G1)#Generations|Autobot Roller]]&amp;quot;, who can transform into a six-wheel armored SUV, a robot with [[C joint|3 mm-compatible]] hands, and a weapon with a 5 mm handle. He has a 5 mm hole in vehicle mode and a 3 mm hole in weapon mode for mounting the Ion Blaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Not depicted in the instructions or stock photos, Roller can attach to Prime in vehicle mode via two tabs on the vehicle front which slot into two corresponding slots on Prime&#039;s feet. Another undocumented feature is that the butt of the Ion Blaster can be inserted between the barrels of Roller&#039;s weapon mode to form a longer weapon. Also not shown in the instructions but depicted on the stock photo on the card-back is that Prime&#039;s shoulderpads can be rotated up; the intended positioning for this is notched, although you can position them at other angles.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The stock photo of Optimus&#039; vehicle mode is slightly mistransformed: his head slightly sticks out from the truck roof, which prevents the front windows to clamp together. This mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Generations|Nemesis Prime]], and retooled into &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; [[Huffer (G1)#Generations|Huffer]] and [[Pipes (G1)#Generations|Autobot Pipes]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Generationstoy-T30OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And so my childhood flees forever more. Shall it return? Quoth the raven: &amp;quot;Nevermore.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Orion Pax&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;02 / #002&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster, Energon Axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the fifth wave of 2012-onwards &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys, &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Orion Pax is a new mold with a robot mode inspired by [[Guido Guidi]]&#039;s design for the character, originally seen in &#039;&#039;[[Spotlight: Blurr]]&#039;&#039;. Some liberties have been taken with the original concept to facilitate his truck mode, which is a new design not based on the Guidi art. He comes with his [[Ion blaster#Deluxe|Ion Blaster]] and an [[Energon-axe#Deluxe|Energon Axe]] with a transparent red-orange blade, both of which can peg onto 5 mm ports on his hands and vehicle rear sides. Although not depicted on the instructions, the Ion Blaster can also peg into the hole in the larger blade of the Energon Axe. Even though the light-piping eyes are neutered by light blue paint, the side grooves are still able to light up as the paint only focuses on the central optic.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The American release is packed in with a copy of IDW&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Omega&#039;s Conundrum|Spotlight: Orion Pax]]&#039;&#039;, which sports a &#039;Hasbro Exclusive Cover&#039; cropped from the [[Clayton Crain]] [[:File:Spotlight OrionPax cvrRI.jpg|retailer incentive cover]] for the issue. In Europe and Canada, the figure was released without the Spotlight.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Depending on how many painted layers on the Energon axe&#039;s hilt, inserting it onto any hand may cause it to scratch off.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Most of the first-wave Orion Pax toys released in monolingual English [[packaging]] sport a bizarre [[quality control#Packaging images and labelling|error]]: The [[package art|character art]] on the side of the cardboard insert inside the blister bubble has the character art of Orion&#039;s [[wave]]-mate [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#T30Deluxe|Megatron]] superimposed over Orion&#039;s own art. This error doesn&#039;t appear on the [[Multilingual packaging|European packaging]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy was later [[Redeco|recolored]] and [[retool]]ed to make &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; [[Lio Convoy#timelinestoy|Lio Convoy]], [[Optimus Prime (SG)#NovaPrime|Nova Prime]], and [[Galva Convoy#Toys|Galva Convoy]]. The mold was designed with a pre-tooled [[Kup (G1)/toys#Generations|Kup]] alternate head that remains unused.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.facebook.com/PetesRoboCon/posts/569672986709925&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenOrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Orion Pax at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Metroplex&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;01 OF 30&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: An [[exclusive]] version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#SDCC2013|Metroplex]] was made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013. He comes with 12 small, non-transforming figurines of Orion Pax, [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#SDCC2013|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Hoist]], all in both modes. The figurines are based on their &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys, and similarly to [[Decoy]]s, the Autobot figurines are cast in red plastic, and the Decepticons in purple.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The handle of Pax&#039;s Energon Axe is incredibly thin and unable to support the axe head, meaning the latter tends to droop down in the process.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-Metroplex-OrionPax-HKACGCON.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|... And you &#039;&#039;still&#039;&#039; end up playing the thimble in [[Monopoly]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Metroplex&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;05 OF 30&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Another exclusive version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#HKACGCON|Metroplex]] was made available at [[Hong Kong ACG-CON]] 2013. This Metroplex also has the 12 figurines of Orion Pax, [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#ACGHK2013|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Hoist]], but casts the Autobot figurines in gold plastic, and the Decepticons in silver. &lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:PlatinumEditiontoy-Year of the horse Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Does not contain any Neil Young.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Year of the Horse Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#Platinum Edition|Ion blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Platinum Edition|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#Platinum Edition|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#Platinum Edition|trailer/Battle Station]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released to celebrate Chinese New Year, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Year of the Horse&amp;quot; Optimus Prime is a redeco of MP-10 Convoy, featuring darker reds and gold-chromed parts, among other deco changes. He lacks Roller and the Spike Witwicky figurine.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/YotHOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Year of the Horse Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; (Japan)==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|TG24}}{{anchor|OPandBee}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TTGenerationsTG24OptimusRoller.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime &amp;amp; Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[September 28]], 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;TG-24&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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: The Japanese [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;]] release of &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Legends Class Optimus Prime [[redeco]]es him in an extensive metallic red paint job, save for his unpaintable parts, which made him end up having two tones of red. He comes in a [[TakaraTomy]] four-pack with [[Roller (G1)#TG24|Roller]], as well as [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#TG24|Bumblebee]] and [[Blaze Master#TG24|Blazemaster]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Generation-JP-TG25-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Neither of them wants to own up to the fact the Great War started over an argument about getting granite counter-tops for their kitchen.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Orion Pax VS Megatronus&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[October 26]], 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TG-25&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Blaster, axe&lt;br /&gt;
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: The Japanese [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;]] release of &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Orion Pax also received a metallic paint job as well as other changes, including a translucent blue windshield and brighter orange axe with a metallic gray handle. He was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#TG25|Megatronus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Evolution2PackClassicsOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Chrome is the right of all sentient collectors.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;23 OF 30&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[October 3]], 2014&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Only available at [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]], this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; figure. He features a cartoon/toy accurate deco on his truck/robot parts, and [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] upper legs &amp;amp; front grille to evoke his original Generation 1 toy. Like every &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime mold, he still features all of his accessories. This Optimus was packaged along with the redecoed &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Age of Extinction|Optimus Prime]]. This Optimus also uses the Movie variant of the Autobot insignia.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:GenerationsVoyOP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beefcake is the right of all sentient beings.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;3 OF 5: [[Ultra Prime]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two blasters (combine into large rifle)&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Generations: [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class toys, this is a bigger, bulkier incarnation of Optimus Prime with a striking resemblance to Ginrai. He comes with two blasters which he holds via 5 mm post. One of the guns is based on his trademark Ion Blaster, and both weapons store on the back of his vehicle mode as a makeshift engine block. His torso mode has several details that appear to be influenced by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|&#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime]]&#039;s super mode, including the head, chest, and thighs. In particular, the chest details are modeled after the [[Spark of Combination]]. He also features two pair of fake windows on his robot and gestalt chest halves. The combiner head can be used as a robot mode head if you&#039;re feeling silly.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus suffers from a design flaw that many other Voyager Class figures in the &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; line experience: the detents, or &amp;quot;click points&amp;quot;, on the heavily-ratcheted outward motion of his hips (which also form the hips of his torso mode) are few in number and very far apart. As a result, Prime&#039;s legs have great difficulty assuming the natural &amp;quot;A-stance&amp;quot; formation that the angled design of his foot sculpt seems to have been meant to accommodate. Likewise, when forming the torso of Ultra Prime, the interactions of the knee-lock mechanism and the hip detents almost always force Ultra Prime&#039;s legs into either an awkwardly knock-kneed arrangement or an equally awkward, and often unstable, bow-legged posture (as seen in the image to the right) that prevents Ultra Prime from standing flat-footed. Unlike Motormaster, this version of Optimus was the only one to not receive the improved hip ratchets implemented in its future releases in some shape or form by Hasbro, though they would be used for the Battle Core redeco later in the line. However, there are third party ratchet replacements for the hips.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Being a &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Voyager, Prime is naturally capable of transforming into a torso mode to combine with any 4 Deluxe Class &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;-style toys, though his packaging call-out has him form Ultra Prime by combining him with Deluxe Class [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Generations|Skydive]] and [[Alpha Bravo]] as the arms, and with [[Fireflight (G1)#Generations|Firefly]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)#Generations|Decepticon Drag Strip]] as the legs. He can combine with [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Mirage]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Generations|Prowl]], and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ironhide]] if one wishes to have an IDW-accurate Optimus Maximus.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, Optimus Prime is also the weakest link of the gestalt combination, due to a number of design failures attributed to his torso mode. The square holes-and-tabs used to secure the arms together when in torso mode are too weak to remain locked in place (though a very small amount of copies can secure the arm well), and are prone to falling out of position should an attached arm be moved. The torso mode&#039;s skirt plate is also attached to the stomach rather than the pelvis, rendering the waist swivel nearly worthless due to the skirt obstructing articulation.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus comes packaged with a collector&#039;s card featuring art from the initial release of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile game. The mold would be retooled several times, resulting in [[Motormaster (G1)#Combiner Wars|Motormaster]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CWBC|Battle Core Optimus Prime]], and [[Toxitron (G1)#Generations|Wrecker Toxitron]]. The toy also served as a model for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Forged to Fight|Forged to Fight]]&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Transformers: Forged to Fight|Nemesis Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:CWVoyagerBattleCoreOptimusPrime.jpg||upright=2.66|thumb|A white Optimus that &#039;&#039;isn&#039;t&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]]?! What is this madness?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Battle Core Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;3 of 5: [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two blasters (combine into large rifle)&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Battle Core Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is a white redeco and slight retool of the previous &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Optimus figure. According to the Hasbro panel at [[BotCon 2015]], his new head is based on Star Convoy (see above). For some reason, his deco appears to be influenced by [[Nova Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure features newly redesigned hip ratchets to make both robot and combiner mode stable, which were also installed in both TakaraTomy&#039;s [[Motormaster (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Motormaster]], [[Grand Scourge#Toys|Grand Scourge]], and a revision wave of Hasbro&#039;s Motormaster. The pegs that Legends Class Rodimus (or Blackjack) attach to have also been slightly modified to provide a tighter fit, making the latter toy much less prone to falling out.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Battle Core Optimus Prime can combine with any Deluxe Class toys with the &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;-styled joint—but, of course, he is intended to be combined with [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Mirage]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Generations|Prowl]], and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ironhide]] to form [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Generations|Optimus Maximus]]. He can also combine with &#039;&#039;Unite Warriors&#039;&#039; [[Streetwise (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Streetwise]], [[Groove (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Groove]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Prowl]], and &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; [[Rook (CW)#Generations|Rook]] to form White Convoy Grand Prime, as seen in the [[God Neptune comic 2|&#039;&#039;Generations Selects&#039;&#039; Special Comic promoting God Neptune]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Battle Core Optimus Prime comes packaged with a collector&#039;s card based on his packaging art. the prototype printed on the back of the box &amp;amp; the stock photos, and the CG model in the instructions had him possessing a single tampographed/stickered symbol on his left arm.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He and the last three waves of &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up in the U.S. at TJ Maxx at reduced prices.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a part of the third and fourth wave promotion in Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s and [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Battle Core Optimus Prime was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://news.tfw2005.com/2015/08/28/transformers-combiner-wars-sticker-sheet-for-wave-3-and-4-figures-300471 Protectobot and Optimus Maximus sticker promotion on TFW2005]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWBCOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Battle Core Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TFSS-5.0-Double-Pretender-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The [[Trukk not munky|debate wars]] are over.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Double Pretender Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (TFSS 5.0, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Pretender Shell, Pretender Shell Gun, Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; Double Pretender Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Legends Class [[Swerve (G1)#Thrilling 30|Swerve]], with a new head and [[#LaserOptimusPrime|a &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039;-inspired]] deco for his pickup truck mode. He reuses the blasters from his [[#Thrilling 30|&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Legends Class and Deluxe Class Orion Pax figures]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:He also comes with [[Hi-Q#Combiner Wars|Hi-Q]] (a redeco of &#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; [[Sky High (Micromaster)#Generations|Flanker]]) and a Pretender shell redecoed from [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]]&#039;s, decorated after the original unreleased grey-and-red gorilla shell.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was only available through [[Fun Publications]]&#039; [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|Subscription Service 5.0]] and shipped together with [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#TFSS|Double Pretender Megatron]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Cyber Series&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, not an upsized KO.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cyber Battalion, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the new &#039;&#039;Generations Cyber Battalion&#039;&#039; series, Optimus Prime is a new mold which stands 7 inches tall, and transforms from a truck (which is based on the &#039;&#039;Generations Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Legends Class Optimus Prime figure) into a robot in just 7 simple steps. The figure&#039;s transformation engineering had taken cues from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|&#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Legends Class Optimus Prime]] figure, while it still retains the same ol&#039; articulation.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As with other earlier Cyber Series figures, Optimus Prime had a rather strange release cycle. At first, he only retailed exclusively in Asia and Latin America, with the closest to a U.S. release being in limited quantities from online retailer BigBadToyStore.com. He did, however, end up being available in the Universal Studios Theme Park, and also later as a Walgreens exclusive.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Generations-Cyber-Commander-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Trukk with Munky arms.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cyber Commander, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
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:This new roughly 11-inch leader-sized mold of Optimus Prime transforms from a robot to trailer/truck combination and back, with the transformation taking cues from both the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|&#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; Legends Class]] and [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Legion Class|the &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Legion Class]] toys. Surprisingly, he does have a reasonable amount of articulation, including a balljointed head and hinged joints for his arms, shoulders and legs, plus lateral hinges for his feet. His head includes [[light-piping]] and, unlike other Cyber Series toys, his truck windows have &#039;&#039;actual&#039;&#039; transparent plastic rather than just being merely painted.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cyber-Commander-Optimus-Prime-redeco.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Trukk with Munky arms but slightly more G1.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cyber Commander, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
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:A redeco of of the Cyber Commander toy above, this Prime features grey plastic replacing the original blue, some deco differences on the arms, body &amp;amp; legs. He also features a flame tampograph on the sides of his vehicle front. He comes in an altered packaging that replaces the first version&#039;s painted [[prototype]] [[stock photography|stock photos]] with CG renders depicting the new deco, and also features a new Hasbro product code number, thus making him officially a separate product rather than a drastic running change [[variant]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Interestingly, the side profile of the cab transitions from red to blue with a flame-like design, obviously nodding towards his movieverse counterpart.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;See also:&#039;&#039; [[#Thrilling30PlatinumEdition]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|YOTG2015}}{{anchor|YearOfTheGoatOP}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-YOTG-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&#039;&#039;Don&#039;t bother asking for explanations&#039;&#039; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &#039;&#039;She&#039;ll just tell you that she came&#039;&#039; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &#039;&#039;In the year of the &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;cat&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; goat&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Year of the Goat Edition&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Laser cannon&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;saber weapon&amp;quot;, missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released to celebrate the Year of the Goat, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Year of the Goat&amp;quot; Optimus Prime is a redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|&#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Laser Optimus Prime]], featuring the same discs lacking the G2 Autobot logo found on the &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; [[Scourge (RID)#Toys|Scourge]] version of the mold, but otherwise keeping all the electronics from the original release. Like Year of the Goat Soundwave, Year of the Goat Optimus Prime features an awkward mix of orange, black, clear pink (in some parts including missiles, the discs, and even the pump!), some clear blue (the missile&#039;s tips), translucent plastic, and some hint of chrome silver (mostly his trailer parts, which happens to give the trailer somewhat of a resemblance to that of the aforementioned Scourge).&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-OsS-OsF-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Meanwhile, in an alternate universe, the arms are his weak points for Megatron.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Smokestacks/Laser Gun, energy unit/ion blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;, this Optimus Prime is yet another redeco of the &#039;&#039;[[#Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Voyager toy. Rather than the [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] colors like the &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; 2-pack figure, the toy&#039;s deco is very similar to the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; release, with some changes and omissions: his blue plastic is a dark metallic sheen, his knee&#039;s yellow detailing was removed, his small Autobot symbol tampograph was placed on his right shoulder, and his larger one is placed on his energy unit. His side door/arm kibble is left unpainted. According to [[Mark Weber]], this was meant to represent his abdominal area being torn in the movie&#039;s battle. (Yeah, we have no idea how it works, since the &amp;quot;battle damage&amp;quot; parts end up on his &#039;&#039;arms&#039;&#039; in robot mode.)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Both his robot and vehicle mode [[stock photography|stock photos]] depict him slightly mistransformed.&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime was only available as part of a 2-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Platinum Edition|Megatron]], named &amp;quot;One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall&amp;quot; after Optimus Prime&#039;s famous line in the movie. In the United States and Canada, this set was officially released as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive. It was also available in several of Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets (namely the Philippines and Singapore; it&#039;s currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Australia, it was sold at Myer stores, whereas in the United Kingdom, it was both sold at [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] stores and available via Tesco&#039;s website (but never found in stores). Surprisingly, it was (and still is) a common find in Brazilian online stores.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/PlatinumOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Platinum Edition&#039;&#039; One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-YotR-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Also known as &amp;quot;Hybrid Style Convoy Hasbro Edition&amp;quot;, but more expensive.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime Year of the Rooster Edition &#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand&lt;br /&gt;
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:In an &#039;&#039;unexpected&#039;&#039; turn of events, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is an &#039;&#039;unchanged&#039;&#039; release of &#039;&#039;[[Hybrid Style]]&#039;&#039; [[#Hybrid_Style|Convoy]], making it the very first Hasbro release of the figure. He retains all of the original figure&#039;s accessories, and the die-cast construction.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Ironically, despite being a redeco of a small yet complex adult collectible, the figure is marked as &amp;quot;for ages 8 and up&amp;quot;. Hope you didn&#039;t lose the small parts here.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The set was first released as an exclusive in Taipei Movie &amp;amp; Toy Convention 2016 in limited quantities; and later through [[Walmart]]&#039;s Canadian website. In late March 2019, the figure finally saw distribution in the US as a BigBadToyStore exclusive.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Titans Return Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=2|An Optimus Prime... &#039;&#039;retooled from an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]?&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WHAT IS THIS MADNESS?&#039;&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Apex &amp;amp; Powermaster Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two blasters, two shoulder cannons, [[Hi-Q#Generations|Apex]] Titan Master&lt;br /&gt;
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:A heavy retool of &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Generations|Ultra Magnus]], this Optimus Prime is based on the Powermaster Optimus Prime toy from 1988. Despite this, Hi-Q (now renamed &#039;Autobot Apex&#039;, presumably for trademark reasons) doesn&#039;t form the engine on Prime&#039;s chest; instead, he transforms into a de-faceplated version of the original Powermaster Optimus Prime cab robot head, over which a helmet slides during transformation to complete the Powermaster Prime look. In all three of Optimus Prime&#039;s modes are various pegs and seats with which Titan Master figures can interact. Like other Leader Class figures, his base mode can connect to other &#039;&#039;Titan Returns&#039;&#039; figures with base modes.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Most notably in terms of new tooling, the panels on the undersides of Powermaster Optimus Prime&#039;s forearms feature slots under the fists, which allow the guns to tab in and be held much more stably than with Ultra Magnus. And due to the amount of empty space in the cab area in vehicle mode, Powermaster Prime can fully transform without the need to remove his head.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Powermaster Optimus Prime also comes with a collector&#039;s card based on his packaging art.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In an undocumented feature, because he comes with the same rifles as &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus&#039;&#039;, his weapons can be combined into a huge, multi-barreled rifle. His instructions show that one of the two Titan Master seat guns can peg onto the top of his chest plate in base mode, but are unclear on exactly &#039;&#039;how&#039;&#039;. The tab on the chest plate plugs into the hole where the Titan Master&#039;s feet peg in. However, in doing so the Titan Master will no longer fit. Due to the extra panels that were added to the legs, Optimus has trouble standing flat on both feet. Fortunately, this doesn&#039;t have any serious effect on the toy&#039;s stability due to the size of the feet. His gray plastic comes tinged somewhat, perhaps as a result of a [[Photodegradation|yellowed]] specimen of the original Powermaster figure (such as the one on this very page) being used as a reference. He comes with two different Autobot symbols: The ones on the shoulders are a Movie variant, while the trailer features a &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039;-styled insignia.&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Fortress Maximus]]&#039;s instructions depict him as part of the [[Cybertron City (TR)|Cybertron City]] combination. Meanwhile, the &amp;quot;Siege on Cybertron&amp;quot; instructions show him as a part of the [[Nemesis Command]] combination, albeit mislabeled as [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Autobot Blaster]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was further retooled as &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]&#039;&#039; [[Ginrai (human)#Legends|Super Ginrai]], which was redecoed into Siege On Cybertron [[Ginrai (robot)#Titans Return|Magnus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/TRPMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Powermaster Optimus Prime at TFU.info]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An Optimus Prime that turns into a &#039;&#039;jet&#039;&#039;? AND HE&#039;S A DECEPTICON? &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;THE MADNESS IS SPREADING!&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Diac &amp;amp; Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword, Double-barreled rifle, [[Diac#Generations|Diac]] Titan Master&lt;br /&gt;
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:This Optimus Prime is a Voyager-sized Triple Changer mold, which transforms from robot to tanker truck to plane (based on the [[Action Master]] [[Armored Convoy]] vehicle) and back. His robot mode is heavily based on &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; [[#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]], whilst the deco appears to draw from Star Convoy. His Titan Master partner [[Diac#Toys|Diac]] transforms into his head (but any Titan Master figure is compatible). Like all &#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; Voyager class figures, he has built in mechanisms to &amp;quot;bulk up&amp;quot; his noggin. In his case these are spring-loaded pylons. His robot mode also features fake truck windows.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This iteration of the mold and its redecos exhibit a minor design flaw: there are two tabs on the plane mode&#039;s wings that prevent the truck mode&#039;s trailer from fully closing at the rear. Ostensibly, this can be rectified by setting the wings slightly askew so they can properly flatten against each other. However, this leads to some holes on each wing not being lined up with some corresponding pegs on the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was redecoed into &#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; [[Scourge (RID)#Voyager|Black Convoy]] and &#039;&#039;Street Fighter X Transformers&#039;&#039; [[Ryu#Toys|Ryu]], and retooled into [[Octane#Titans Return|Octone]]. Beginning with this wave, Hasbro changed the standard packaging design for &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Voyagers from &amp;quot;Autobot&amp;quot; style to &amp;quot;Decepticon&amp;quot; style regardless of character faction.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold would&#039;ve been redecoed as &amp;quot;Action Master&amp;quot; Optimus Prime with a redecoed Infinitus Titan Master for the BotCon 2017 &amp;quot;Action on Hydrus Four&amp;quot; set that never came to be.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Chaos-on-Velocitron-Laser-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An Optimus Prime with a picture of him burning down forests!? &amp;lt;big&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;THIS IS MADLY OUTRAGEOU...&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/big&amp;gt;[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|no wait.]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Chaos on Velocitron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Giftset, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: [[Laser Rod (weapon)|Sword]], Double-barreled rifle, [[Refractor#Generations|Refractor]] Titan Master&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released under the name &amp;quot;Laser Prime&amp;quot;, this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the above Voyager Class figure, with its deco based on [[#Laser Optimus Prime|his &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toy]]...and yes, the tanker&#039;s sticker is still him burning down forests. Unfortunately, the enormous stickers are usually poorly applied, resulting in peeling, trapped air bubbles, and misaligned placement.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Refractor and Laser Prime were only available in a box set named &amp;quot;Chaos on Velocitron&amp;quot; that includes [[Dynamus#Generations|Dynamus]] and [[Quickswitch#Generations|Quickswitch]], [[Parsec#Generations|Parsec]] and [[Nautica (G1)#Generations|Autobot Nautica]], [[Fastlane#Generations|Fastclash]], and a [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#TRCOV|Rodimus Prime]] Titan Master head. The set was officially announced by Hasbro to be a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] [[exclusive]], and was sold at stores in the United States, Canada, and Hasbro&#039;s Asian markets (such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong). Despite this, it later became available via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in the United States (but not in Canada) as well, actually sold by Amazon directly (as compared to a third-party seller).&lt;br /&gt;
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===Primitive Skateboarding Promotion===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Generations-TR-Primitive-Skateboarding-Powermaster-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A black Optimus that isn&#039;t [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|evil]]? And he has &#039;&#039;blue&#039;&#039; windows?! &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;THIS IS TOO MADDENING! GAHHHHHH!&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime &amp;amp; Shreddicus Maximus&#039;&#039;&#039; (Primitive Skateboarding exclusive Leader Class, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two blasters, two shoulder cannons, &#039;[[Shreddicus Maximus]]&#039; Titan Master, Skateboard, 3-piece ramp/railgun&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of a collaboration between Transformers and [https://primitiveskate.com/ Primitive Skateboarding], this figure is a black repaint of the &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Powermaster Optimus Prime, with the deco somewhat resembling [[#NucleonQuest|Nucleon Quest Super Convoy]], but with some gold trims and Primitive Skateboarding markings partially designed by Primitive Skateboard founder [https://hypebeast.com/tags/paul-rodriguez Paul Rodriguez]. He also comes with a new hoverboard accessory (resembling the one [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] used in &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;), which Shreddicus Maximus (or any other Titan/Prime Master) can attach to. This board is designed to attach to the included three-piece skating ramp &amp;amp; rail assembly, which can be folded up and rebuilt into a railgun (get it?) that other figures can wield.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Optimus &amp;amp; Shreddicus were initially [[exclusive]] to [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2017, where they sold out. A small portion of the run had been held for future sales: [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] put the set up for sale for about five minutes on [[August 14]] before selling out. The remainder was available at [[HasCon 2017]]&#039;s exclusives booth, but again they burned through the stock very quickly.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Alt-Modes&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Alt-Modes OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alt-Modes, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Collection&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1, 2, 3&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Alt-Modes]]&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a truck when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in all three cases of the first series.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was redecoed into &#039;&#039;Alt-Modes&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alt-Modes|Nemesis Prime]] and retooled into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Ultra Magnus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Alt-Modes-toy Silver-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Silver Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alt-Modes, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Collection&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the second series of &#039;&#039;Alt-Modes&#039;&#039;, &amp;quot;Silver Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is, somewhat obviously, a silver redeco of the previous toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;See also:&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Hasbro-Generations-MP10.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe&lt;br /&gt;
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:Another Hasbro release of the [[#MP10|MP-10 mold]], which is &#039;&#039;basically a reissue&#039;&#039; of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line&#039;s Masterpiece Optimus Prime]], but with the Japanese release&#039;s ID number. Surprisingly he is NOT mistransformed on the initial official photography... until secondary stock photos had the vehicle mode &#039;&#039;slightly&#039;&#039; mistransformed. Unlike the original, Hasbro version, this version features silver paint on the interior of the trailer. This version also removes the red paint on the die cast hinge piece in his body and replaces it with blue paint. Sadly, this figure doesn&#039;t come with the Key to Vector Sigma. Due to compact packaging, the trailer is prone to scuffing.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The figure debuted as a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2017 exclusive in the U.S., then as a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive in the United States and Canada.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Generations-PotP-Leader-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Signs of steroid abuse include aggression, acne and... smokestacks?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Evolution Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;PP-09&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[May 25]], 2018&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: trailer/evolution armor, ion-blaster (formed by two blasters), [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix of Leadership]] frame, Matrix of Leadership core&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Evolution Optimus Prime&amp;quot; transforms from a truck with a trailer into a robot and back. The individual truck transforms into his &amp;quot;Orion Pax&amp;quot; form based on his appearance in the Generation 1 episode &amp;quot;[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]&amp;quot;, and he is able to form the core of Optimus Prime&#039;s robot mode. His trailer forms Prime&#039;s entire body, sharing a noticeable amount of details with MP-10 mold, most notably an almost identical head sculpt. He is the first non-&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; G1 Optimus Prime figure to include removable [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix of Leadership]] accessory, which is stored in his chest in the &#039;Evolved&#039; form. The center of his Matrix of Leadership can be replaced with any [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]]. His [[ion blaster]] can be split into two weapons for Orion Pax to use, while also store on Optimus Prime&#039;s back via visible [[5 mm post]]s of Orion Pax&#039;s hands, though this is undocumented in the instructions. The Takara version of the mold lacks the production numbers located at his right shins. Depending on the individual copy, Optimus Prime is prone to having a number of quality control issues: ranging from two left/right arms and/or legs/feet on the evolution armor, to lacking stickers on the trailer pieces. On the other hand, the trailer can also be towed by any other figure with a compatible hitch.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was [[retool]]ed into &#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Power of the Primes|Nemesis Prime]] and later into &#039;&#039;Selects&#039;&#039; [[#Selects|Star Convoy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Siege&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:War-For-Cybertron-Siege-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;I traded my smokestacks for those kickin&#039; roof lights!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-S11&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;SG-06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[February 23]], [[2019]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hidden message code&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;IACON&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;W-M3 RF Ion Blaster&amp;quot; (combines to form &amp;quot;Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class figures, Optimus Prime transforms from robot to [[For safety reasons|short-smokestacked]] Cybertronian armored truck and back. For an inexpensive mass-retail release, Optimus&#039;s robot mode is very accurate to his design from the original cartoon (albeit with added details) and also features excellent poseability on par with a &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; toy, resulting in a version of the character that gives collectors lots of bang for their buck. He includes two weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]—the &amp;quot;W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield,&amp;quot; which is an axe that transforms into a shield, and the &amp;quot;W-M3 RF [[Ion blaster|Ion Blaster]].&amp;quot; Both weapons can combine to form the &amp;quot;Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster.&amp;quot; An argument could be made that being able to flip around Optimus&#039;s underarm kibble to form underslung gatling guns is an undocumented gimmick. Optimus Prime also features &amp;quot;battle damage&amp;quot; paint applications on several parts of his body, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate &amp;quot;Fire Blasts&amp;quot; from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In vehicle mode, opening the figure&#039;s windows shows the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Matrix of Leadership]] molded into the plastic behind the windows. Due to the transformation, the Matrix doesn&#039;t end up in the chest in robot mode. Despite being a Voyager-scale figure, the truck mode is considerably small, in scale with a Legends-sized figure. Whether through coincidence or design, it&#039;s possible to fit a &#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; Matrix core (and by extension, a [[Prime Master]] or [[Titan Master]]) in his chest.&lt;br /&gt;
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:An additional, undocumented but confirmed third &amp;quot;hover truck&amp;quot; mode exists, which is achieved by folding all of his wheels under his vehicle mode. While the back wheels don&#039;t lock in anywhere, the two front wheels actually have small tabs that plug into slots on the back of the wheel sections that aren&#039;t used for either of his other modes.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.toyboxsoapbox.com/2018/11/13/transformers-siege-voyager-optimus-prime-review/ &amp;quot;At some convention somewhere one Hasbro rep let slip that Siege Optimus Prime also had a hidden hover truck mode.&amp;quot;] on Toybox Soapbox&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:There is a message written in [[Cybertronian language|Cybertronian letters]] on Optimus Prime&#039;s box art, which reads &amp;quot;LIGHT THE DARKEST HOUR.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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:While Optimus greatly resembles the inner robot of &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]], he is actually a completely different mold and therefore not compatible with the [[Magnus Armor]]. This mold was later used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Nemesis Prime]]. A large number of parts of this figure were reused for the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime figure released in 2020. Due to this, the trailer packaged with the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; figure is fully compatible with the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; figure&#039;s truck mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Care should be taken not to pull the waist transformation hinge too far back or else the partially open clip housing the pin may break.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP7V5NVghvE]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Depending on the individual quality control, the roof panel (notably the rear right side) may not shut properly in vehicle mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:While Hasbro and TakaraTomy&#039;s releases of the toy are almost identical, the battle damage paint apps on the latter&#039;s shoulders and legs are slightly altered in size.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://twitter.com/Alfes2010/status/1099375629361795072 Alfes2010&#039;s comparison of both Siege Optimus Prime toys]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:WFC-Siege-WFC-S40-Leader-Class-Galaxy-Upgrade-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=3|thumb|&amp;quot;Rooflights? Pah! Check &#039;&#039;this&#039;&#039; out!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-S40&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;SG-37&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[November 23]], 2019&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hidden message code&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;CONVOY&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 5 &amp;quot;JF-50 Twinblast [[Super Mode|Galaxy Pack]]&amp;quot; armor pieces, 2 &amp;quot;W-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;JF-15 Gravity Force Laser,&amp;quot; 2 front wheels/armguards&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the second wave &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Leader Class figures, &amp;quot;Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is an extensive retool of the same line&#039;s [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]], taking heavy design cues from [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|&#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime]] (the Japanese series name being &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;Galaxy Force&#039;&#039;,&amp;quot; which is referenced in the name). He transforms into a heavily armed fire truck like the &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; figure, but with a Cybertronian aesthetic. The two &amp;quot;W-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers&amp;quot; are unpainted blasters from &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Ultra Magnus, and as such, mirror the detailing placed just behind &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]]&#039;s cab. Their hexagonal tips resembling &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime&#039;s Super Mode leg cannons were likely a foresight for this retooling, but are molded in black rather than grey likely due to [[gang-molding]]. Optimus Prime also features &amp;quot;battle damage&amp;quot; paint applications on several parts of his body, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate &amp;quot;Fire Blasts&amp;quot; from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The core figure&#039;s robot mode is inspired by Prime&#039;s Generation 1 look, but with [[Kibble|vehicle mode details]] and coloration (including yellow eyes) based on the cab of his &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; counterpart. As with the original &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; figure, the barrel of the truck&#039;s left cannon can be detached and wielded by Prime as a rifle called the &amp;quot;JF-15 Gravity Force Laser.&amp;quot; The sides of the bumper in truck mode can detach and form arm cannons based on his &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; counterpart&#039;s forearms. All five weapons are compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. Because of the nature of the mold, additional shoulderpads [[Kibble#&amp;quot;Faux-parts&amp;quot;|resembling halves of his truck cab]] were included to complete the Super Mode&#039;s resemblance to the template. The vehicle mode&#039;s cannons can be underslung and handheld similarly to the &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; figure thanks to the sliding pegs, but lack the original&#039;s gimmicks. Unlike Ultra Magnus, Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime also features flip-out support struts on the leg armor to compensate the back&#039;s weight. While they&#039;re hardly needed since the armor&#039;s bulk is heavy enough to support the weight, the pieces also prevent the leg armors from standing flat when left folded in.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unlike the above Voyager Class figure, this Prime is fully compatible with the [[Magnus Armor]], as is Ultra Magnus with Optimus&#039;s Super Mode gear. Also, whether intentional or not, the figure scales almost perfectly with other figures from the original Cybertron line.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The box art of his vehicle modes is [[Stock photography#Problems with stock photos|mistransformed]], likely as a result of using CGI renders; the two shoulder pieces are shown being left on, which is genuinely impossible and in fact appear to be clipped through each other. They are instead stored inside the leg armor, which forms the back end of the trailer. Strangely, the clear blue plastic used for the cab has light bars molded in, but they are painted over in red. Presumably this is to make the inner robot appear more like G1 Optimus, but results in a less accurate vehicle mode compared to the &#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039; design. Additionally, there are existing stock photos of the figure without the wingpack and the smaller robot head flipped out.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-35th-Voyager-Classic-Animation-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I&#039;m the one you want.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Classic Animation Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-S65&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;W-M3 RF Ion Blaster&amp;quot; (combines to form &amp;quot;Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Specially branded for the 35th anniversary of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; brand, &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Classic Animation Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is a redeco of the Voyager Class figure above, featuring a cel-shaded paint pattern that evokes his appearance in the cartoon (though the physical result is more like that of [[Transformers: Devastation|&#039;&#039;Devastation&#039;&#039;]]). In addition, the grey plastics and paint operations are now replaced with white, and the tire rims&#039; paint is omitted.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Alongside fellow cel-shaded figure [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#S66|Megatron]] and the other &amp;quot;35th Anniversary&amp;quot; Optimus was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada, and among the first figures that debuted a new, &amp;quot;worldwide&amp;quot; [[multilingual packaging]] design that merged the languages typically found on European packaging with those found on American packaging. In a bit of a snafu, though, all the English texts on his packaging are simply repeated four times, instead of being translated into French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese, or omitted in case two or more translations would be identical to each other (or to the English version).&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Collaborative&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Collaborative-MP10G-Ghostbusters-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|400px|Where [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|he]] at?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[July 19]], [[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: trailer, [[Roller (G1)|Roller]], blaster, [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], [[Proton pack]], hose, ghost trap module, [[Slimer]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]&#039;&#039; Ghostbusters x Transformers &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition (whew!) is a [[Ghostbusters]]-themed redeco of the MP-10 Convoy/Optimus Prime mold.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime is now decoed in white, dark gray and red, with a Ghostbusters &amp;quot;no ghosts&amp;quot; logo on his right shoulder in addition to the Autobot logo on his left. The trailer is decoed similarly, with Ecto-1 style details adorning the sides, as well as green ghost splatter. Optimus&#039;s vehicle mode bumper includes an &amp;quot;ECTO-35&amp;quot; plate, which can be seen through his chest in robot mode, referencing the 35th Anniversary of both the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;Ghostbusters&#039;&#039; franchises.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He includes all his accessories, aside from [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] and his axe, gaining a number of additional ones consistent with the theme. The trailer opens out into the &amp;quot;Ecto-Base,&amp;quot; or can be stood upright as the &amp;quot;Ecto Maintenance Dock.&amp;quot; A snap-on cover can be applied to Roller to turn him into a ghost trap, a painted opaque version of the [[Slimer]] figure included with Ectotron, and a &amp;quot;roof-rack accessory&amp;quot; using the same mold as [[Ectotron]]&#039;s that pegs into the roof of the trailer. This final item converts into a proton pack for robot mode, pegging into the hole in his back, and a hose connects his ion blaster to the proton pack to serve as a particle thrower. In addition, the figure&#039;s packaging is shaped like a proton pack, complete with clips to enable the buyer to strap it to their back.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Ectotron can &#039;&#039;sort of&#039;&#039; fit into Prime&#039;s trailer, but this requires the former&#039;s equipment rack to be removed from the roof, and clearance within the trailer prevents the trailer&#039;s rear tailgate from closing.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Ecto-35 Edition Optimus Prime debuted as an exclusive at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] in 2019, with additional availability at Fan Expo Canada and the [[Hasbro Pulse]] online store.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[https://reflector.tfw2005.com/transformers-toys/crossovers/ghostbusters-transformers/optimus-prime-mp-10g-ecto-35/ Collaborative MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition at Reflector@TFW2005]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Generations Selects&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Star-Convoy.jpg|upright=3|thumb|&amp;quot;The Hate Plague is back?&amp;quot; (jams the Matrix on the gun)]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Star Convoy&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[September 28]], 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;TT-GS01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: trailer/evolution armor, ion-blaster (formed by two blasters), Silver Matrix&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039; Star Convoy is a retool of the [[#Power of the Primes|&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; Leader Class mold]], featuring new lower legs, head, upper shoulders, and waist parts for both the armor and inner robot, and a new torso for the latter. The Optimus Prime inner robot is remolded to resemble his Generation 1 toy, complete with toy-accurate yellow eyes. Most of the armor&#039;s grey parts (especially the evolution armor&#039;s arms) are now remolded in red plastic to be more accurate to Star Convoy&#039;s character model, though there are a few sacrifices leaving some of the red patches on the trailer.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Matrix of Leadership is now replaced with the &amp;quot;Silver Matrix&amp;quot; that is a singular piece of plastic dipped in chrome. As such, it does not accommodate Prime Masters/Matrices/Enigmas. The Matrix can be held by 5 mm fist holes and can combine with the guns to form a &amp;quot;Big Bang Cannon&amp;quot;. Unlike the original versions of the mold, Star Convoy&#039;s stickers, intended to be applied to his trailer, come on a sheet instead of being factory-applied.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The star-shaped piece that clips into Star Convoy&#039;s chest is new to this version of the mold. Because it pegs into a small hole between the tops of the doors to Star Convoy&#039;s chest compartment, it introduces an additional step to access the matrix chamber. The red connector which attaches the star to the figure is misassembled, and flipped from its proper orientation. Due to this, the star is prone to not attaching securely to the chest and can easily pop out without much effort. A fix&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-selects-star-convoy-super-megatron-snaptrap-figures.1172403/page-113#post-17312785]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; utilized by some to address the issue involves popping out the star and connector, then flipping the connector around, before reattaching both parts to the figure. Care should be taken when handling the star and transforming Star Convoy to ensure it does not bump against other parts of the figure or experience undue stress, as it is molded from clear plastic coated in gold chrome. The stem of the star is particularly fragile and has been known to break without much force being applied to it.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Reminescent of the fact that the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|&#039;&#039;Return of Convoy&#039;&#039; Star Convoy]] figure could transform into a battle station, a &amp;quot;Z Base Mode&amp;quot; was created for the character for the &#039;&#039;Selects&#039;&#039; [[Super Megatron comic 1|Special Comic promoting Super Megatron]], and the toy (and any of the &#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; Evolution Optimus Prime molds) is capable of being configured into this form.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was released exclusively through [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and, thanks to brand unification, [[Hasbro Pulse]] and other online retailers in the United States and Canada. It is the first &#039;&#039;Selects&#039;&#039; figure to be developed by TakaraTomy.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Earthrise&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Leader-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2|thumb|That&#039;s the news everyone&#039;s waiting for!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-E11&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;ER-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy name&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime with Trailer&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[April 25]], 2020&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#Generations|Ion Blaster]], shield/ramp, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Generations|Combat Deck]], artillery robot, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Matrix of Leadership]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]&#039;&#039; Leader Class toys, Optimus Prime is a cartoon-accurate, Voyager-sized mold with the front of the head and legs, knee flaps, feet, truck-side panels, and various inner parts reused from his &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; toy. This also means that, like the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; toy, the truck mode is unusually small for a Voyager figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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:For the first time for a non-&#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; toy, Optimus Prime comes with a trailer (which is also compatible with the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; toy) that converts into a combat deck/repair bay with an artillery robot, which can be detached and used as a jetpack via a 5mm peg on the bottom. Awesome. He is also the first Voyager-sized figure with an opening chest compartment containing a removable [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Matrix of Leadership]] accessory. In an undocumented feature, the Matrix is able to accommodate &amp;quot;Fire Blasts&amp;quot; from the Battle Masters assortment or attach to similarly sized posts such as the ones inside his trailer. His transformation scheme reuses some engineering and concepts from the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Voyager Class figures and &#039;&#039;[[Studio Series]]&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS38|38 Optimus Prime]], with a new torso transformation. Interestingly, his rear wheels are borrowed from &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS32|32]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS44|44 Optimus Prime]]. Part of the trailer&#039;s ramp detaches to form a shield and can connect to other ramps in the [[A.I.R. Lock System]]. Like &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Jetfire, Optimus Prime features a hinge joint in each of his knuckles but without the flip-out post hole mechanism, instead having it facilitated by the shape of his palm and thumb. Interestingly, the placement of his front wheels in robot mode evokes the [[Studio OX]] version of his character model (though significantly larger compared to the artwork). Optimus also has molded drilled-rotor brake discs, a surprising detail for a mainline &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As the front grill/wheel piece is connected with a c-clip, removing it allows the waist to turn without being hindered. Whether by coincidence or not, the Energon Strikeshield from the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; figure can attach onto the forearm (if the hands are tucked away) with the tabs on the axe&#039;s hinged handle. Also likely coincidental, the trailer&#039;s hitch post is at exactly the right height to let it rest inside the 5mm hole on [[Roller (G1)#Generations|&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Roller]] and can even be pulled along on flat surfaces with the tiny truck.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-WFC-ER-Prime-Comparison.jpg|300px|thumb|[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe .282008.29|Dodged another shot!]] (&#039;&#039;Stock image comparison&#039;&#039;)]]&lt;br /&gt;
:Confusingly, the figure had many color differences in different official promotional images. The original 3D renders depicted his colors completely show-accurate to the G1 cartoon (minus the blue codpiece, and with quite rare toy-accurate yellow eyes), the lack of striping on the forearms/side doors, and fully blue artillery robot for the trailer, while the pre-release prototype seen in New York Comic Con 2019 and the secondary stock photos had his hands and elbows molded in grey, with artillery robot being cast in grey and silver plastic similar to the rest of the trailer. According to [[John Warden]], this was due to the limitations of the mold. Even later, Takara&#039;s stock photos showed the figure with blue elbows and a blue and silver artillery robot. The retail release of the figure ultimately, for the most part, went with colors showcased in Hasbro&#039;s physical toy stock photos, but with previously yellow eyes now more cartoon-accurate blue, and with his hands, codpiece, and the back piece of his head painted in metallic blue.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIu3DkO1Sj0&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Early renders also displayed the figure&#039;s inner-shins as being molded in the same blue color as the rest of the legs, although the final figure presents them cast in gray and unpainted. The sample on the TakaraTomy stock photos also depict his trailer hitch as a single piece.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unfortunately, the change from toy accurate yellow eyes to cartoon-accurate blue clashes with the unpainted blue face, making it barely visible. The figure&#039;s head can be swapped with the head of the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; figure (though the blue plastic is a slightly lighter shade) but it can cause some parts clash while transforming, as the back of the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; head is a new, flatter part. This is also why the part is a painted red piece, so exercise some caution while tucking away/flipping out the head while transforming. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Like all &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; toys, the inside of the back of Optimus&#039;s package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Optimus&#039; piece of the map contains the labelled location of a planet called &amp;quot;[[Micro|MICRON]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The non-converting long-barreled Ion Blaster, the Energon Axe, [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Sideswipe]]&#039;s jetpack, and [[Roller (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Roller]] were sold separately as part of the &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; [[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]], though due to a section of Optimus&#039; back being marginally wider than the space available, some force may be required to fully attach the jetpack. The Energon Axe is also specifically molded to fit onto Optimus&#039; right hand, with the 5mm peg sliding into the bottom side of his hand. Although it can fit on his left hand if slid through the top, this puts noticeable stress on the axe&#039;s peg due to the thumb sliding up against the housing.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Combat Deck, including its artillery robot and shield/ramp, was redecoed for the &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Nemesis Prime&#039;s]] Spoiler Pack. The Optimus Prime mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy Selects&#039;&#039; [[Optimus Prime (SG)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime first saw release in Bangkok before its actual release date in March.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Generations-Amazon-Prime-Day-Alt-Universe-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Relive your traumatic childhood on Prime Day!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Alternate Universe Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;ER EX-17&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[February 20]], [[2021]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ion Blaster]], shield/ramp, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#AltUniverseOP|Combat Deck]], artillery robot, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Matrix of Leadership]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Alternate Universe Optimus Prime&amp;quot; is a grayscaled redeco of the figure above with a new head that evokes the battle damage and his death in &#039;&#039;The Transformers: The Movie&#039;&#039;. The Matrix of Leadership is the same as the mass retail Leader, though the Ion Blaster is painted completely silver and his rear calves are painted. Another change is the number of lugnuts on the wheels of the trailer. The normal retail version has 10 lug nuts per wheel, whilst this release has none. He is packaged in a &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Selects]]&#039;&#039;-styled box that depicts Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod, and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] grieving during his death scene reflected on a window of his damaged truck mode.&lt;br /&gt;
:There are reported issues where the left chest piece is unable to tab in fully due to a deformed pin, leaving a small uneven gap visible in robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This is the only &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; toy to lack an ID number and map piece and isn&#039;t part of the Galactic Odyssey Collection.  Coincidentally, Hasbro ID number WFC-E28 is never used in the toyline within its range of E1 to E41, lending to the possibility that WFC-E28 was intended to be his.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Alternate Universe Optimus Prime was supposed to release as an exclusive for Amazon Prime Day 2020, though the day was pushed back several months, making the toy release much earlier. The figure first saw release in some Malaysian hobby shops &#039;&#039;before&#039;&#039; it was fully revealed on Hasbro&#039;s June 26 [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First Friday]] stream. The figure was later released in Japan as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive as part of the 7th wave of TakaraTomy &#039;&#039;Selects&#039;&#039; toys.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Earthrise_Centurion_mini_OP.JPG|upright=0.5|thumb|Get me the smallest Optimus you have. No, that&#039;s too small.]] &lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class with accessories pack, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-E33&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;ER EX-22&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[March 27]], 2021&lt;br /&gt;
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:A minuscule figurine of Optimus Prime, about 10 millimeters tall, is included in the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039;  Deluxe Centurion set, which is meant to complement the [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Haslab Unicron]] figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Despite coming in a &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039;-style box, the set is only branded as part of the &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039;, and doesn&#039;t include a &#039;&#039;Selects&#039;&#039; lineup number, instead having an &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]&#039;&#039; ID number. [[TakaraTomy]] released this toy as part of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]&#039;&#039; in [[Japan]].&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;TT Twitter&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[https://twitter.com/TF_pr/status/1285098906422931456/ &amp;quot;Takara Tomy Twitter announcement&amp;quot;]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-Trilogy-Voyager-Battle-3-Pack-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[:File:Optimusprime-g2.jpg|Well]] [[Jhiaxus (G2)|gee]], [[Enerax|axe]] [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|us!]]]] &lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle 3-Pack, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-11&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[February 20]], 2021&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;:  Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, [[Enerax#Toys|Enerax]] and [[Sheeldron#Toys|Sheeldron]] [[Battle Master]]s&lt;br /&gt;
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:Promoting the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; chapter of the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; cartoon]], this version of Optimus Prime is a trailer-less redeco of the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; Leader Class mold in darker colors more reminiscent of his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|G1 figure]]. He comes with Battle Masters Enerax and Sheeldron, translucent yellow redecoes of &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; [[Pteraxadon#Toys|Pteraxadon]] and &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; [[Soundbarrier#Toys|Soundbarrier]] respectively, without the effects parts. In terms of deco, Optimus&#039;s blue plastic/paint operations and the unpaintable gray joints are replaced with the same darker shade of blue (which also coincidentally resembles the erroneous deco used for most of TakaraTomy&#039;s stock photos of the mold), the interiors of his opening chest windows are unpainted, the molded detail in the center of his pelvis is painted yellow, the translucent plastic is the &#039;&#039;slightest&#039;&#039; smoky green, and the eyes are a non-metallic light blue.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The stock renders for both the robot and vehicle modes are inconsistent with the later stock photos: The forearms are still depicted as stripeless in robot mode, while the rear hip piece and the thighs are differently colored in the truck mode render.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As with other &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; figures, Optimus Prime was exclusive to Walmart in Canada and the United States.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:WFC-Netflix-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|400px|[[Obi-Wan Kenobi|&amp;quot;You were the Chosen One! It was said that you would destroy the Decepticons, not join them!&amp;quot;]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Spoiler Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Unboxing, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-16&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[March 27]], 2021&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Dark Saber#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Dark Saber]], &amp;quot;W-M3 RF Ion Blaster&amp;quot;, two forearm blasters, shield/ramp, artillery robot, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Combat Deck]], [[Giza (POTP)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Giza]] and [[Fangtron#Toys|Fangtron]] [[Battle Master]]s, &amp;quot;Fire Blast&amp;quot;, 3 [[energon cube#War for Cybertron Trilogy|energon cubes]], [[Play-Doh|compound]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|This figure of [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Nemesis Prime]] also represents a &amp;quot;much darker future&amp;quot; of Optimus Prime in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]] cartoon.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Promoting the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; chapter of the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; cartoon]], this &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; Leader Unboxing set contains a redeco of &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[#War for Cybertron: Siege|Optimus Prime]] as Nemesis Prime. The figure comes with &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Optimus&#039;s &amp;quot;W-M3 RF Ion Blaster&amp;quot; (but not his &amp;quot;W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield&amp;quot;) plus a sizeable number of extras that beef up the price. These include: a redecoed trailer from &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Optimus Prime]]; the Dark Saber, [[Giza (POTP)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Giza]], and large forearm blaster accessories, all from the [[#Power_of_the_Primes|&#039;&#039;Power of the Primes&#039;&#039; Evolution Leader Class toy]]; [[Fangtron#Toys|Fangtron]], a [[redeco]] of &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; Battle Master [[Slitherfang#Toys|Slitherfang]], along with their blast effect part; and a compound through which a buyer can dig to reveal energon cubes, rereleased from &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ultra Magnus&#039;s]] Spoiler Pack. Fangtron and the shield/Combat Deck ramp are both compatible with the [[A.I.R. Lock System]], as the former can turn into a ramp or a shield for Nemesis Prime. This toy also features a different deco compared to the above TakaraTomy Mall exclusive. Namely, he is in fact molded in very dark gray plastic as opposed to the deep black of the Takara version, and the vehicle stripes, bumper guns, and wheel rims are silver instead of teal.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Hasbro stock photography for the truck mode is also &#039;&#039;laughably&#039;&#039; mistransformed, with the robot mode crotch being plainly visible, an error that actually requires a considerable amount of effort to replicate with the actual toy. In addition, neither the truck windows nor panels that cover the robot mode hands are compressed fully.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Much like previous Spoiler Pack, this set is in a windowless box designed to look like an ammo crate and features translatable [[Cybertronian language|Ancient Autobot]]. The text on the package reads &amp;quot;FANGTRON&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;GIZA&amp;quot;, while the &#039;spoiler&#039; text inside features a Decepticon-themed quote: &amp;quot;YOU MUST STAY TRUE / TO WHOM THE MATRIX HAS / CHOSEN, FOR IF YOU / DON’T, A MUCH / DARKER FUTURE AWAITS&amp;quot; and an Autobot-themed one: &amp;quot;THE DEAD UNIVERSE IS / UNLIKE ANYTHING YOU’VE / EXPERIENCED, PRIME&amp;quot;, which are both quotes from [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] in [[Earthrise episode 5]]. The lateral side of the package also features artwork of Nemesis Prime, edited from art of &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime. Compared to the previous Spoiler Pack, the packaging itself has no plastic insert.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This set is a shared exclusive between online retailers and [[Walmart]] in Canada and the USA. In New Zealand, the set was sold exclusively at Toy World and Mighty Ape. Like the previous Spoiler Pack, the TakaraTomy release is packaged in a standard windowed box.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Kingdom&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-WFC-Kingdom-Core-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|optimus prall (prime small)]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Core Class, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-K1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;KD EX-03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[May 20]], 2021&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Ion Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the first wave of the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]&#039;&#039; Core Class toys, Optimus Prime is a smaller, roughly Legends-sized mold that according to his product copy and stock images is meant to be posed with larger toys of the same character, but we would be stupid not to note that he is also a good size to interact with Titan Class figures. His transformation shares engineering with the [[#Thrilling 30|&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Legends figure]], but with sculpted detailing directly based on the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; mold, down to detailing like the &#039;&#039;vestigial knee flaps&#039;&#039; from the &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; mold. The included Ion Blaster features a 3 mm handle under a 5 mm post, dedicated to the C.O.M.B.A.T. System.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Optimus Prime also had a very minor problem standing straight even with the legs standing flat.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unlike the actual product, the truck door section of the wrist/hand part is unpainted in the CG stock render. Curiously, his instructions depict an Energon axe that was notably left out of the final release, and was not shown in stock photos. It is currently unknown if this axe will be included with a later release of the mold.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In Japan, Optimus Prime was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:WFC-K11 Optimus Prime Packaging Stock.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-K11&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;KD-19&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy release date&#039;&#039;: [[March 23]], [[2022]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Ion blaster#Generations|Ion Blaster]], shield/ramp, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Generations|Combat Deck]], artillery robot, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Matrix of Leadership]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime was re-released in the first wave of the &#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; Leader Class toys. It featured no changes except for the gunmetal paint on the ion blaster being a &#039;&#039;very slightly&#039;&#039; lighter color.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Much like most of the toyline, Optimus Prime comes with one of four possible holographic [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] cards for his wave, which reveals a [[Source:Golden Disk destinies|possible destiny]] of a key character, Optimus Prime being one of them. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Titan-Ark-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|200px|Scaled to fit inside the Ark&#039;s cockpit or a [[Mark Maher|decent-sized soul patch]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Ark&#039;&#039;&#039; (2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-K30&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; Titan Class [[Ark (G1)#Generations|Autobot Ark]] comes with a minuscule figurine of Optimus Prime, similar to the Unicron-scaled one in the &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; Deluxe Centurion Drone set, designed to be in scale with the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039;&#039;s starship mode. It is cast in the same orange translucent plastic used for the Ark&#039;s windscreen, then painted over with a metallic red.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Premium Finish&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Premium-Finish-PFWFC-01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The REAL &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; [[#2020Netflix|Autobot Optimus Prime toy]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, [[October 30]], 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;TakaraTomy ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;PF WFC-01 / PFGR 01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;GE-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;W-M3 RF Ion Blaster&amp;quot; (combines to form &amp;quot;Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the first wave of TakaraTomy&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Premium Finish|Premium Finish]]&#039;&#039; subline, Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[#War_for_Cybertron:_Siege|&#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Voyager Class toy]], with the same weapons and C.O.M.B.A.T. System functionality.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In a similar deco to the &#039;&#039;[[3A|ThreeZero]]&#039;&#039; figure, Optimus Prime is redecoed to be completely accurate to his on-screen appearance in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron&#039;&#039; Trilogy cartoon]]; for example, the translucent blue parts are now green, an extra white stripe is added in the front of the sideways truck kibble, and the battle damage is changed.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;Legacy&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Legacy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Legacy Laser Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|450px|We&#039;re gonna party like it&#039;s 1995!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Laser Optimus Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, [[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Energon]] sword, Energon axe, trailer&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Legacy_(toyline)|Legacy]]&#039;&#039; Leader Class toys, Laser Optimus Prime is an updated version of his G2 design which transforms into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX, with decos imitating both his original release as well as his 2010 Deluxe class remake above. He includes an Energon sword, an Energon axe, and a trailer which can transform into a battle station (tanker deco of Optimus burning down a forest not included!). As seen in the picture, his signature shoulder pylons can open outwards to reveal missile pods, something the previous two figures couldn&#039;t accomplish.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Most of Laser Optimus Prime&#039;s lower body, including his hips, thighs, and feet, appear to reuse the ones from the &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; toy above whereas other details like his shins and the entirety of his upper body are brand-new.&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Collaborative]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Combiners]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Convention exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generations]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generations Selects toy Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Legacy Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Masterpiece]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Power of the Primes Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Timelines characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Titans Return Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Transformers with three modes]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Autobots]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Holi</title>
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:&#039;&#039;Holi is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Image:AnimeHoli.jpg|right|250px|thumb|I&#039;m onwee twee an&#039; a haf years old!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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As leadership material, &#039;&#039;&#039;Holi&#039;&#039;&#039; (ホーリー &#039;&#039;Hōrī&#039;&#039;) isn&#039;t exactly cut from the right cloth. He&#039;s young, but so is the rest of the [[Rescue Patrol Team]], and though he &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; the most mature of them all, that isn&#039;t saying much. Holi likes to hang out with [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]]&#039;s human son, [[Jan Minakaze|Jan]], in his spare time. While a goof-off most of the time, when there&#039;s trouble he&#039;s quick to act. He is a fast-thinker and a resourceful one at that. But despite that, he tends to point out the fact that &#039;&#039;he&#039;&#039; is the leader of the Rescue Patrol. He misses his home planet of [[Micro]] greatly, mostly due to the fact that [[Clipper (G1)|his girlfriend]] is there (something the rest of the Rescue Patrol enjoys riding him on).&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
====&#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; cartoon====&lt;br /&gt;
{{voiceactor|[[Kyōko Tongū]] (Japanese)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Moveoutrescueteam.jpg|left|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Holi spent much of his time hanging around with Jan—possibly more than is healthy—but they shared a close friendship. He was smarter than he seemed, as he apparently built Jan&#039;s hover-pod, without which the kid couldn&#039;t get around [[Autobot]] bases half as quickly as he did. He also showed pretty serious guts for such a tiny fellow; it took a certain kind of spunk to try a flying pounce on [[Leozack]]. Too bad he forgot about [[Lionbreast|Leozack&#039;s little buddy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Just when it seemed Holi&#039;s only purpose on Earth was to babysit Jan and occasionally take part in a skirmish, he got outed. He wasn&#039;t just &#039;&#039;any&#039;&#039; [[Micromaster]]—he was none other than the leader of the Rescue Patrol Team! Though a bit scatterbrained in his early approach, he quickly proved he was no slouch when it counted and led his team on a successful operation the very day they finally showed up. {{storylink|Move Out! Rescue Team}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:PlanetMicro mocking Holi.jpg|right|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Following the destruction of [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]]&#039;s asteroid plant, [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] was called on to take care of some problems on [[Micro]]. Apparently, [[Ginrai (robot)|Ginrai]] was more than a little busy elsewhere in the sector. The Rescue Patrol Team went along. {{storylink|Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After [[Blue Bacchus]] and [[Black Shadow (G1)|Black Shadow]] were taken care of, Leozack and crew showed up looking to bust their pal [[Guyhawk]] out of the [[Planet Micro Satellite Penitentiary|prison on Micro&#039;s moon]]. Even with the ex-mercenary [[Sixshot (G1)|Greatshot]] helping them out (to Holi&#039;s initial dismay), the Autobots couldn&#039;t stop Guyhawk&#039;s release by [[Hellbat (G1)|Hellbat]]. With the prison falling down around them and a rather large lava pit beneath them, Holi looked on in bemusement as Greatshot attempted to sway his former colleague to the Autobot side. Guyhawk wasn&#039;t having it and blasted the [[Six Changer]], who tumbled into the lava pit, then made good his escape with the rest of the [[Breastforce]] close behind. Holi then proved himself not only a true Autobot by staying to pull Greatshot from the pit, but ridiculously strong for a Micromaster while he was at it. The only thing that stopped him from pulling Greatshot from the pit unassisted was the ground giving way under his feet. Luckily, Star Saber arrived just in time to save them both from gravity&#039;s merciless clutches. {{storylink|Rescue! Guyhawk}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Holi then naturally took the opportunity to visit his girlfriend, [[Clipper (G1)|Clipper]], despite the good-natured ribbing his teammates gave him about it. After all, what self-respecting bot wouldn&#039;t pay a visit to his girl with a cadre of powerful [[Decepticon]] warriors on the loose? Holi was rewarded for his thoughtfulness when he and Clipper, out for a drive and a little bit of catch-up after his long absence from Micro, stumbled upon an argument between Hellbat and [[Deathcobra (G1)|Deathcobra]]. The loving couple were subsequently witness to Deathcobra&#039;s murder and given the blame by a panicking Hellbat, who ran off and told his tale to the rest of the Breastforce. For some reason, they bought the story and stormed off to take revenge for their fallen comrade. On the Micromasters who killed him. The pair were still conveniently at the scene and would have been scrap had it not been for the timely intervention of Star Saber. {{storylink|Unite! Liokaiser}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber}} {{storylink|Sneak Attack! Dinoking}} {{storylink|Attack! Leozack}} {{storylink|Infiltration... The Uranium Mine}} {{storylink|Explosion!! The Energy Base}} {{storylink|Big City - Underground Terror}} {{storylink|The New Warrior - Hellbat}} {{storylink|Attack the Shuttle Base!!}} {{storylink|Tanker Hijack Operation}} {{storylink|Rescue Jan!!}} {{storylink|Mach and Tackle}} {{storylink|A Fierce Battle!! The Asteroid}} {{storylink|Resurrection!? The Decepticon Fortress}} {{storylink|Battle Up of Wrath!!}} {{storylink|Fight to the Death!! Antarctic Battle}} {{storylink|Crisis! Ambush in the Desert}} {{storylink|A Deadly Battle}} {{storylink|Ginrai Dies!!}} {{storylink|Fight!! Victory Leo}} {{storylink|Awaken! Victory Leo}} {{storylink|The Tide Is Turned! The Ultimate Weapon, the Victory Unification}} {{storylink|Jan - Defend the Campus!!}} {{storylink|A Mystery?! The Deception of the Base Bombs}} {{storylink|The Death-Bringing Space Insects!!}} {{storylink|The Terror of the Giant Tidal Waves}} {{storylink|The Wrath of the Resurrected Giant Fortress!}} {{storylink|Showdown! The Fortress vs the Victory Unification}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Zone&#039;&#039;====&lt;br /&gt;
{{voiceactor|[[Kyōko Tongū]] (Japanese)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Image:Holi zone.jpg|right|120px|thumb|Toy-accurate color scheme at last!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Star Saber (G1)|Victory Saber]] initiated the &amp;quot;Zone Project&amp;quot;, the Rescue Patrol helped rebuild planet [[Micro]] into planet Zone. To counter this threat, [[Violengiguar]] began conquering planets in order to create his own [[Decepticon Zone]]. The Race Car Patrol and all other [[Micromaster]] teams were then sent on patrol across the galaxy, specifically to planets where their unique skills could do the most good. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] attacked the planet [[Feminia]], the Rescue Patrol were among several units of Micromasters deployed to stop him. Through teamwork, they proved triumphant. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] attacked planet [[Feminia]] &#039;&#039;en masse&#039;&#039;, the Rescue Patrol Team helped evacuate the planet of as many lifeforms as possible. However, they were unable to save Victory Saber, who sacrified himself to rescue the last of the humans. The Rescue Patrol were later seen cleaning up the [[Zone Base]] on planet Zone after another attack by the Demon Generals. Still later, they could be seen celebrating when Victory Saber (who was rescued by the [[Powered Master]]s) inaugurated [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]] as new [[Supreme Commander]]. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When the [[Powered Master]]s flew off to the [[Tenth Planet]] for their showdown with Violengiguar, all the Micromaster teams took command of Zone and vowed to keep it safe in their Commander&#039;s absence. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 10}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; comic====&lt;br /&gt;
In 2038, Holi and Clipper were stationed on [[Micro|Zone]]. {{storylink|The Road to Legends&#039; Revival Chapter 2}} [[Violengiguar]] soon attacked, using the possessed bodies of the Powered Masters. Holi championed the use of [[Schaeffer Energy]] against the invaders, now that the Micromasters had mastered its power. {{storylink|The Road to Legends&#039; Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One|LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;TV Magazine&#039;&#039; comic continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
====&#039;&#039;Victory&#039;&#039; comic====&lt;br /&gt;
On [[Victory (planet)|Planet V]], Holi alerted Commander [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] that the Decepticons were attacking Earth. {{storylink|So Cool! Our Ally, Star Saber!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Zone&#039;&#039; comic====&lt;br /&gt;
When the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] attacked planet [[Feminia]] &#039;&#039;en masse&#039;&#039;, the Rescue Patrol Team helped evacuate the planet of as many lifeforms as possible. However, they were unable to save Victory Saber, who sacrified himself to rescue the last of the humans. The Rescue Patrol were later seen cleaning up the [[Zone Base]] on planet Zone after another attack by the Demon Generals. Still later, they could be seen celebrating when Victory Saber (who was rescued by the [[Powered Master]]s) inaugurated [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]] as new [[Supreme Commander]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Beast Wars: Uprising&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Holi was racing in the [[Iacon 5000]] till [[Flat-Out (BWU)|Flat-Out]] blew a tire and crashed into him. {{Storylink|Broken Windshields}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Zone}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:G1-Zone-toy Stakeout-Holi.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Holi What?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Rescue Patrol Team&#039;&#039;&#039; (Micromaster Patrol 4-pack, [[1990]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-331&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Identical to the [[Hasbro]] Micromaster [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]], Holi transforms into a black Ford Taurus police car. He was sold as part of the [[Rescue Patrol Team]], along with [[Pīpō]], [[Fire]], and [[Boater]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Stakeout/stakeout.htm More information on Stakeout/Holi at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|RocketBase}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Rocket Base&#039;&#039;&#039; (Micromaster base, 1990)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-330&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:The [[Micromaster]] Rocket Base set (the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release of [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]]&#039;s base) included Holi and the other members of the Rescue Patrol, as well as Countdown&#039;s Japanese counterpart, [[Moonradar (G1)|Moonradar]].&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|Return of Convoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Rescue Patrol Team&#039;&#039;&#039; (Micro Trailer team, [[1991]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;C-373&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Micro Trailer #10&lt;br /&gt;
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: The Rescue Patrol team was re-released in the &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Return of Convoy (toyline)|Return of Convoy]]&#039;&#039;. The team members are unchanged, but this time they came with [[Micro Trailer]] #10.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Block Town&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubtoys}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===HasLab===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Victory Saber&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2022]])&lt;br /&gt;
:[[Hasbro Pulse#HasLab|HasLab]] Holi is a [[redeco]] of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; [[Stakeout_(G1)#War_for_Cybertron:_Siege|Stakeout]] as a third-tier bonus included with [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#HasLab|Victory Saber]] if it reaches 20,000 backers. Holi transforms into a police car in 4 steps and can combine with his included (and fellow [[Rescue Patrol (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Rescue Patrol]] redeco) [[Fire#HasLab|Fire]] to form a blaster compatible with the 3 mm post (for [[Fire Blast effect]]s) and [[5 mm post|5 mm port]] [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The original mold was also redecoed into &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; [[Road Police#Generations|Road-Police]].&lt;br /&gt;
{{comingsoontoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
*In the &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory]]&#039;&#039; anime, Holi and Boater (who are [[Gang-molding|gang-molded]]) were consistently drawn and colored as if their black plastic parts had instead been produced in white. It is possible that Takara had plans at one point to release them in these colors, so that Holi would more closely resemble a Japanese highway patrol car. In &#039;&#039;[[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Zone]]&#039;&#039;, however, Holi was colored to match his toy, though Boater was not.&lt;br /&gt;
*Nobody is really sure what his name (ホーリー) means. One guess is {{w|Holley Performance Products|Holley}}, a carburetor manufacturer for Ford whose name is also rendered in Japanese as ホーリー. Another possible explanation is that it&#039;s based on &#039;&#039;&#039;poli&#039;&#039;&#039;ce (&#039;&#039;&#039;ポリ&#039;&#039;&#039;ス); the Japanese characters for &#039;&#039;po&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;ho&#039;&#039; are similar, differing only in the presence of a diacritical mark.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Foreign names===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;English:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Fixit&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Omni Productions]] dub), &#039;&#039;&#039;Stakeout&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Shout! Factory]] sub)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Mandarin:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Faye Hé&#039;&#039;&#039; (Taiwan, 何飛 &amp;quot;Why Flying&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;Hé Fēi&#039;&#039;), &#039;&#039;&#039;Lù Lù Tōng&#039;&#039;&#039; (China, 路路通, &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;{{w|Liquidambar}}&#039;&#039;&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;All Roads Open&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Russian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Fixator&#039;&#039;&#039; (Фиксатор)&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Legends Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Micromasters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Return of Convoy Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Victory Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Zone Autobots]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Slammer</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;TargetmasterJoe268: /* War for Cybertron: Kingdom */&lt;/p&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Slammer is an [[Autobot]] [[drone]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kingdom-Slammer-altmode-art.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
For a drone controlled by [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], &#039;&#039;&#039;Slammer&#039;&#039;&#039; does not do much. He is usually seen in the form of Metroplex&#039;s left rear tower, though he is rarely seen in tank form.&lt;br /&gt;
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Sometimes, Slammer is a sentient Transformer armed with the power of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|C.O.M.B.A.T.]] technology.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Marvel &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; comics===&lt;br /&gt;
Metroplex can maintain control of Slammer over a maximum range of 40 miles. Slammer&#039;s [[Mortar cannon|cannon]] shoots explosive rocket-propelled mortar shells with a range of 1.5 miles. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe|Metroplex&#039;s &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; profile}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
====&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; cartoon====&lt;br /&gt;
{{voiceactor|[[Chris Latta]] (English; Slammer never spoke, but Latta was cast for the part.)}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Slammer sixgun scamper.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Slammer at left, with his alliterative domestic partners]]&lt;br /&gt;
Slammer was often seen when [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] looked like Metroplex&#039;s city mode, which was usually right before or after Metroplex transformed. When in tank mode, Slammer was accompanied by his partners [[Scamper]] and [[Six-Gun]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Slammer appeared alongside Scamper and Six-Gun when the latter interrogated the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] over the recent theft of famous monuments. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Later, Slammer and Scamper responded to [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle&#039;s]] intrusion of Metroplex, but were disabled when the [[Decepticon]] blew a hole in the floor, causing them to crash. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; comic====&lt;br /&gt;
When Metroplex was rebuilt in a new body, Slammer was incorporated as a stationary cannon normally hidden inside his right arm. Metroplex used his firepower to defeat [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]], then took him with him to the [[Legends World]] where Slammer and his other components assured him they&#039;d always be together. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; marketing material===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kingdom-Slammer-art.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85|Finally, Hasbro remembered I exist!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Closer than ever to reaching the [[AllSpark]], the Autobots awakened after crash-landing on pre-Ice Age Earth. While battling the Decepticons, both sides were joined by the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, their epic battle changing their combined destinies.&lt;br /&gt;
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Slammer&#039;s function was a combat drone, and he [[trans-scan]]ned into a tank/tower. His [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizer]] ability and heavy artillery were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his obedience, passiveness, and formidableness. Slammer&#039;s message from the future was that he is part [[Six-Gun|of]] [[Scamper|something]] [[Metroplex (G1)|larger]]. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|&#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; webpage}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom &#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; webpage]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Generation 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1Slammer toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He still has nightmares about being thrown at stacks of Pogs back in the &#039;90s.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Metroplex&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[1986]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Takara ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-70&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]&#039;&#039; Slammer is a small tank unit composed of one of Metroplex&#039;s city-mode towers with a cannon turret added on. Due to the peg used to let him become a tower, he can replace one of Metroplex&#039;s fists to act as an arm cannon of sorts. Naturally, he was only available with Metroplex.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The original mold is also used by [[Metrotank#Toys|Metrotank]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Slammer/slammer.htm More information on Slammer at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Encore&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Metroflex&#039;&#039;&#039; (September [[2008]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Encore number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:In 2008, Slammer was re-released alongside the Metroplex in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]&#039;&#039; line with a minor retool that allowed his gun turret to become the top of a building in city mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generationstoy-TakaraTomy-T30Metroplex.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Metroflex&#039;&#039;&#039; (&#039;&#039;&#039;Metroplex&#039;&#039;&#039;) ([[January 27]], [[2018]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;LG-EX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Scamper#Legends|Scamper]] figure, Scamper&#039;s blaster, 2 guns &amp;amp; missiles, 2 shoulder cannons, repair claw&lt;br /&gt;
:The Takara &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Japan|Generations]]&#039;&#039; release of &amp;quot;[[Metroplex (G1)#Legends|Metroflex]]&amp;quot; was reissued as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive under the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]&#039;&#039; line, to commemorate the release of &#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; [[Trypticon (G1)#Legends|Dinosaurer]]. The &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; incarnation of Metroplex only includes [[Scamper#Legends|Scamper]] as a companion figure, but in the [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|accompanying mini-comic]], the flip-out turret on Metroplex&#039;s left arm is  [[repurposing|repurposed]] as actually &#039;&#039;being&#039;&#039; Slammer.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron: Kingdom&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-toy-Slammer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It&#039;s not &#039;&#039;just&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;{{w|Death metal}}&amp;quot;...&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;It&#039;s actually: &amp;quot;Technical Guttural Slamming Brutal Death Metal&amp;quot;.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Slammer&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2021]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Hasbro ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-33&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the final wave of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys,  &amp;quot;Autobot Slammer&amp;quot; is a &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039;-esque &amp;quot;Weaponizer&amp;quot; that can split apart into weapons usable via the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], as well as transforming into a tank in 20 steps. His parts can also connect to the various [[5 mm post|5 mm]] holes on his partner, [[Metroplex (G1)#Generations|&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Metroplex]], and can even be used to assume a battle tower on Metroplex.&lt;br /&gt;
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:As a Weaponizer, he can also be taken apart and converted into weapons and armor that can be attached to other figures that use the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] (or, really, any 5 mm post-compatible toys). The back of the box shows several weapons attached to the concurrently-released [[Pipes (G1)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Autobot Pipes]], showcasing 2 back-held rocket launchers, an arm cannon, and a tread-chainsaw. Metal as hell! &lt;br /&gt;
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:The back of his box erroneously colors his thighs white when the side art and the toy itself gives him black thighs. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Slammer was officially revealed via a preorder listing page at [[BigBadToyStore]] and [[Entertainment Earth]] in late September 2021, with no public announcement from Hasbro.  &lt;br /&gt;
{{comingsoontoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Transformers Trading Card Game&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:W1ASlammer.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Slammer, Combat Drone&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 1A: Metroplex Deck&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T04/T04&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;4&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;Slammer, Combat Drone&#039;&#039;&#039; is one of three standard sized character cards included with the &#039;&#039;&#039;Metroplex Deck&#039;&#039;&#039;. Unlike most cards included in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]&#039;&#039;, Slammer, Combat Drone only has art on one side in order to reflect the character&#039;s status as a non-transforming drone. The card was included in a ready to play box set, along with [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex, Autobot City]], [[Scamper|Scamper, City Patrol]], [[Six-Gun|Six-Gun, Heavy Weapons Expert]], and a 40 card battle deck.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
*Slammer&#039;s redeco [[Metrotank]] appeared in the [[The Road to Legends&#039; Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One|&#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; manga]] as a &amp;quot;virtual redeco&amp;quot; of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class [[Brunt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Brunt]], himself partly inspired by the [[Centurion droid|IDW Centurion droid]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Foreign names===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Japanese:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Slammer&#039;&#039;&#039; (スレマー &#039;&#039;Suremā&#039;&#039;)&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;The Japanese adaptation of the name &amp;quot;Slammer&amp;quot; employs a somewhat customized vowel conversion more akin to &amp;quot;tremor&amp;quot; than &amp;quot;hammer&amp;quot;. [[Blast Off (G1)#Foreign names|Blast Off]] and [[Blast Master#Foreign names|Blast Master]] follow a similar pattern.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Wheeljack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Wheeljackg1.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]! I built a machine that builds machines that build catapults! Come see! Yeah, we can wait for Ratchet...]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Wheeljack&#039;&#039;&#039; is his own worst enemy. Something of a crackpot inventor, a good half of his creations blow up in his face, and that&#039;s just if he&#039;s lucky. His constant need to invent increasingly complex devices stems from his desire to improve the Autobots&#039; tech, but as a result he&#039;s simultaneously one of the Autobots&#039; greatest assets and problems; for every successful gadget he builds, there&#039;s one which requires [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] or [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] to put him (and his lab) back together. But once in a while he strikes gold, which has won him respect from even the Decepticons.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is, however, not a &#039;&#039;complete&#039;&#039; nerd. As good as he is in the lab, Wheeljack is just as amazing on the road: there are few stunts he can&#039;t pull off, and he loves to show off his driving skills as much as he does his inventions. He is, however, a little less confident when it comes to [[flight|flying]], which he accomplishes using solid-fuel rocket jets in his forearms.&lt;br /&gt;
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As an [[Action Master]] Wheeljack utilizes another of his inventions, the dual-mode [[Turbo Racer]], to get around quickly. In some universes he can [[Combiner|combine]] with his fellow Autobots to form [[Sky Reign]].&lt;br /&gt;
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{{bigquote|It sure is nice when one of my inventions actually works!|Wheeljack on his track record|&amp;quot;[[Fire on the Mountain (episode)|Fire on the Mountain]]&amp;quot;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Marvel Comics continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
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{{main|Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity}}&lt;br /&gt;
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One of the Autobot elite, Wheeljack was a crewmember aboard the Ark who wound up in [[stasis lock]] for four million years on Earth. Upon reactivation in [[1984]], the scientist largely kept to the spacecraft, serving as the engineering officer for whomever commanded the Autobots until he was counted as one of the many casualties of [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]&#039;s [[Underbase]] fuelled rampage.&lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] arrived to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Wheeljack was among those revived by [[Nucleon (substance)|nucleon]], living to see [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] defeat the Chaos Bringer and end the war with the aid of the [[Last Autobot]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Shockblastcannon.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|Good news, everyone! I&#039;m in terrible pain!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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{{main|Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Part of the crew of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], Wheeljack served as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s top scientist during the early years of the Autobot-Decepticon conflict on Earth.  His creations tended to backfire on him, such as the unruly Dinobots.  His inventions also tended to backfire on him, such as his Immobilizer.  And everything else tended to explode on him (&#039;&#039;see image at left&#039;&#039;). Regardless, he remained Prime&#039;s top scientist until his death in 2005 during the [[Battle of Autobot City]].&lt;br /&gt;
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In a splinter timeline, Wheeljack would have better luck with his inventions and his survival, escaping his supposed death in 2005.  That same year, he received a new [[Binaltech]] body, but lost it due to time travel.  In 2011, he joined the [[Disaster Relief Team]] to assist Autobots caught in the destruction of Cybertron.  Then, in 2015, he revived the deceased [[Ginrai (robot)|God Ginrai]] as Victory Leo.  And during the G-2 Wars, he discovered the [[Reconfiguration Matrix]], which kept Optimus Prime from dying again.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Marvel coloring books===&lt;br /&gt;
Wheeljack built a ship for the [[Autobot]]s to use. They got the chance to when [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] decided to try to raid sunken ships full of treasure. {{storylink|Search for Treasure Under the Sea}} After the [[Decepticon]]s captured [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]] and [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]], Wheeljack, and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] were badly damaged in the battle to rescue the two humans. Sparkplug fixed them both up and they subsequently helped repel a Decepticon attack on [[Hoover Dam]]. {{storylink|The Deadly Fuel Shortage}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Big Looker storybooks continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
When the Cybertronian civil war had yet to leave the planet, Optimus asked his Autobots to join him in leaving their home world behind and travel out into space. When Bumblebee volunteered to join Optimus, Wheeljack and the rest of the Autobots jumped in as well. After crash-landing on Earth and being offline for about 65 million years, Wheeljack and the rest of the Autobots met Sparkplug and his son Spike. With the Decepticons still not in the know of what forms the Autobots had taken, Wheeljack was one of the troops that Optimus led into the desert in order to ambush their enemies. Though they successfully took by surprise a squadron of Decepticons, the Autobots had not anticipated a second group flying in from the opposite direction. Thanks to a warning from Spike and Sparkplug, the Autobots managed to fend off the Decepticons, and came to accept Earth as their new home. {{storylink|Battle for Cybertron}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Ladybird Books continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
The Autobots were low on valuable Cybertronian materials such as [[cybernite]]. When Kup suggested a salvage expedition to an old battle field near a mountain valley, Ultra Magnus assembled Wheeljack, [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], and [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] to go with him. Their expedition was cut short by a Decepticon air raid, however. Later, Kup commissioned Wheeljack and [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] to help him crystallize an idea for blinding the Decepticon space stations who spotted them for the air raid. {{storylink|Galvatron&#039;s Air Attack}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;S.T.A.R.S.&#039;&#039; continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
When [[Johnny (G1)|Johnny]] spotted [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] stealing energy, he called his Autobot allies through his S.T.A.R.S. control center. Wheeljack was amongst those who responded to Johnny&#039;s call. {{storylink|Have the Decepticons defeated us once and for all?}} Wheeljack and the other Autobots struggled against Thundercracker energy-syphoning powers. {{storylink|Can one boy, alone, hold back the evil Decepticons?}} What happened afterwards is not known.&lt;br /&gt;
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Later, Ultra Magnus pleaded for [[you]] to &amp;quot;requisition&amp;quot; Wheeljack and other Autobots in order to combat the Decepticon threat. Using the human power known as &amp;quot;imagination,&amp;quot; S.T.A.R.S. recruits could perceive what it was like to be Wheeljack. {{storylink|You Have Been Chosen.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Before the construction of Autobot City on Earth, Optimus led a convoy of Autobots to find the ideal location for their new base&#039;s construction. Wheeljack was amongst the troops accompanying Optimus. As they drove along, the Autobots were ambushed by the Decepticons. The battle that ensued later came to be known as &amp;quot;[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]].&amp;quot; {{storylink|Rodimus Prime remembers the Transformers greatest battle on Earth.}} {{storylink|The Autobots Are Under Attack!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Find Your Fate Junior===&lt;br /&gt;
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====Dinobots Strike Back====&lt;br /&gt;
As Optimus Prime assigned [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] to inspect signs of Decepticon activity around [[Dolphin&#039;s Bay]], Wheeljack looked up when he heard the word &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;underwater&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;. He claimed that the mission would be a good chance to test out the [[Star mini-submarine|new mini-submarine]] he&#039;d been building. Optimus agreed, and Wheeljack programmed it by remote control to meet the two Autobots at the bay. {{storylink|Dinobots Strike Back}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====Attack of the Insecticons====&lt;br /&gt;
Wheeljack was present, yet mostly uninvolved, in a number of possible adventures revolving around the Sun-Pak, a device invented by Sparkplug that would end the Autobots&#039; energy woes. {{storylink|Attack of the Insecticons}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====Desert Flight====&lt;br /&gt;
Wheeljack was part of a group of the Autobots’ best scouts, led by Optimus on a fuel-finding mission. When the convoy heard a large explosion in the distance, Optimus sent Cosmos to investigate the noise.&lt;br /&gt;
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If Cosmos radioed his findings to Optimus immediately, Optimus&#039;s convoy moved in to investigate a nearby Decepticon base. En route, the Autobots passed near a human town and noticed that they had begun floating in mid-air as they approached it. Evidently, the phenomenon was caused by a Decepticon anti-gravity weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
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If Optimus ordered his troops to come to the humans’ aid, they found themselves taking part in a struggle in futility, as the entire town was near-weightless, meaning they couldn&#039;t put the humans anywhere where they wouldn&#039;t float away once more. Then, the Autobots heard Decepticons approaching. Helpless in their current position, the Autobots were quickly eradicated by the Decepticons.&lt;br /&gt;
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If Optimus ordered his troops to attack the Decepticon base, they soon reached an area free of the anti-gravity beam&#039;s influence. They were then attacked by a small fleet of Decepticons. The Decepticons were quickly forced to break off their attack and retreated. But with the battle over, the Autobots noticed a small human boy at their feet. The Autobots then headed for the Decepticon base, with their stowaway. Megatron delivered an ultimatum; if the Autobots did not surrender Optimus Prime to the Decepticons immediately, he would use his gravity beam to have the nearby humans float off into space.&lt;br /&gt;
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If the Autobots decided to continue with their initial plan to simply attack the Decepticon base, their advance was halted by a force field. Megatron then fired his beam in all directions, causing a ripple effect that sent everything not fastened down to the Earth&#039;s surface to float helplessly out into space.&lt;br /&gt;
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Alternatively, the Autobots could concoct a plan where Optimus would pretend to allow himself to be taken prisoner, per Buddy&#039;s suggestion. In actuality, Wheeljack and the rest of the Autobots were hidden away inside Optimus&#039;s trailer. The Autobots then led a surprise attack on their unsuspecting foes.&lt;br /&gt;
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In one possible turn of events, Wheeljack and the rest of the Autobots leading the attack were turned to scrap metal when Windcharger failed to disable the Decepticons’ forcefield.&lt;br /&gt;
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In a completely different possible sequence of events, wherein Cosmos had taken off to explore the Decepticon base on his own, The Autobot convoy were surprised to see two Cosmoses flying back towards them some time later. Both Cosmoses declared themselves to be the real one, and urged Optimus to destroy the other.&lt;br /&gt;
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If Optimus destroyed the wrong Cosmos, the duplicate obliterated Wheeljack and the rest of the Autobots with the [[proton bomb]] it housed within its body.&lt;br /&gt;
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If Optimus destroyed the duplicate Cosmos, the real one would inform the Autobots of the Decepticons’ schemes, and the convoy would roll out to take on their adversaries. They were soon met by a squad of flying Decepticons, but were at a strict disadvantage against their adversaries as their vehicle modes possessed no weapons. The Autobots nonetheless managed to fight their way to the Decepticons’ base, one way or another, and defeated the Decepticons by using their own gravity weapon against them.{{storylink|Desert Flight}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dreamwave &#039;&#039;Generation One&#039;&#039; continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Skidswheeljackgrimlockkupironhidetww.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Box!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Wheeljack suffers from a mild form of [[mode attachment]], feeling more comfortable in his vehicle mode than [[robot mode]]. As a consequence he does his best thinking in vehicle mode, often while attempting something insanely dangerous. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Guide}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack was part of Grimlock&#039;s unit, along with [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], at the time when [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] died and Optimus Prime rose to command the Autobots. {{storylink|The War Within issue 1|The War Within #1}} When the Decepticons placed [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] under siege, Grimlock took Wheeljack and the rest of his team deep within the planet, where the new Prime was battling [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] for his life. {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}} The team stumbled upon the [[Planetary engine|planetary turbines]] that Starscream was planning to activate to mechaform the planet. Learning the Decepticon&#039;s plan, Grimlock had his team split up; he would continue searching for Optimus Prime, while Wheeljack and the others were to shut down the turbines. But while they were listening in to Starscream&#039;s plan, the Autobots were spotted by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]. {{storylink|The War Within issue 5|The War Within #5}} The Autobots barely managed to hold their own until Grimlock returned with Optimus in tow. Optimus quickly took command of the situation, and instructed Wheeljack to shut down the engines in a... creative way. Wheeljack grumbled a bit that all his education and mechanical engineering skill had led up to just blowing things up. He nonetheless accomplished his task while the rest of his team provided him cover. With the Decepticons driven off, the group managed to return to Iacon, where Prime halted his order to abandon the planet. {{storylink|The War Within issue 6|The War Within #6}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When Prime and Megatron disappeared during a [[space bridge]] explosion, Grimlock broke off from the Autobot army and formed the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]], taking his former squad members with him. While Kup and the Dynobots attacked the [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacons]], Wheeljack and Ironhide hijacked some shuttles carrying raw [[energon]], making Starscream very angry. That&#039;s always a plus. {{storylink|Fragmentation (G1)|Fragmentation}} Afterwards, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] managed to unite the Autobots once more, and under his leadership gained a significant hold over Cybertron&#039;s resources and territories. This eventually forced the [[Ultracon]]s and Shockwave&#039;s Decepticons to sign a peace treaty with the Autobots. With Cybertron on the verge of peace, Wheeljack was put in charge of the Tyger Pax&#039;s defenses. As predicted by the Autobots, Starscream and his Predacons struck to disrupt the peace signing, sending in transports filled with explosives to level the whole area. Grimlock ordered Wheeljack to enact emergency protocol Hydra-Nine in response to the attack, prompting Wheeljack to encase many of the attendees within a forcefield, sparing them from the ensuing explosion. Though the Autobots, Ultracons, and Decepticons stood united against these aggressors, any chance at long-term peace was shattered when Megatron made a dramatic return. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath|The Age of Wrath #1}} After Megatron took over, Wheeljack ended up in [[Internment Camp Pi]] with many of his fellow Autobots. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2|The Age of Wrath #2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Optimus returned to Cybertron, and the Autobots were freed from slavery. {{Storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.6}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack was one of the engineers that designed and constructed the &#039;&#039;[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]&#039;&#039;, and part of the ship&#039;s original crew. In 1986, Ironhide and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] discovered Wheeljack in pieces but functional after an explosion while bug-testing his [[neutron detonator shell]]. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye#Issue #7|Wheeljack&#039;s &#039;&#039;More Than Meets The Eye&#039;&#039; profile}} &#039;&#039;He was also responsible for temporarily transferring the consciousness of Spike Witwicky into a Cybertronian body, though the full story remains untold. {{storylink|Transformers: Hardwired|Hardwired}}&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack was among the Transformers involved in the &#039;&#039;[[Ark II]]&#039;&#039; disaster. He survived the explosion of their spacecraft, crashing back to Earth where he and several others lay deactivated and frozen within an iceberg until awakened by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] in 2002. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2|Prime Directive #2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Wheeljack dw6.jpg|thumb|Wheeljack calms a group of panicked humans by charging at them while brandishing a weapon.]]&lt;br /&gt;
After helping clean-up the damage caused by Transformers under the control of [[Lazarus]], Wheeljack participated in the assault on the human terrorist&#039;s Canadian headquarters. There, they found that all Decepticons under Lazarus&#039;s control had already freed themselves, and the battle between the two factions began anew. This brawl was interrupted when [[Robert Hallo|General Hallo]] betrayed the Autobots, and attempted to bomb both them and the Decepticons out of existence. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 3|Prime Directive #3}} The blast was mostly absorbed by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]&#039;s [[cyber-virus]], previously unleashed by the Decepticon leader, allowing it to expand violently. Wheeljack and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] were the first Autobots to free themselves from its envelopement. Once Optimus had pried himself free as well, he set Wheeljack to task, instructing him to find some way to counter Megatron&#039;s doomsday weapon. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4|Prime Directive #4}} While Prime took some of the Autobots after Megatron, Wheeljack diagnosed the nature of the cyber-virus, and created a set of anti-viral blasters that used the Autobots&#039; energy to return the converted matter to normal. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 5|Prime Directive #5}} The intervention of Canada&#039;s military force scuttled that plan when they fired into the virus, expanding it beyond the point the Autobots could contain. In response, Wheeljack converted a nearby satellite dish into a giant anti-viral weapon, channeling all of his remaining energy into it. He succeeded in destroying the virus, but was left in deep stasis lock as a result. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 6|Prime Directive #6}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Several months later, Ratchet had successfully restored Wheeljack to operating status. He was one of the first Autobots Optimus Prime met back up with after escaping the [[Keeper (species)|Keepers]]&#039; world and [[Las Vegas]]. While on patrol of the area, Wheeljack passed [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] travelling up the road towards the Autobots&#039; location. He buzzed the Decepticon&#039;s position, and was surprised when Soundwave asked for a parlay. He claimed Megatron wanted a favor from Prime. Bemused, Wheeljack reported back to Optimus about the bizarre encounter, only to have his amusement turn to astonishment when Optimus Prime actually responded to Megatron&#039;s &amp;quot;summons&amp;quot;. The two old enemies forged an alliance against the Keepers, and united their forces for battle in Las Vegas. During the fight, Wheeljack used his solid-fuel rockets to fly with the Decepticons [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] in the skies, acting as air support for the others. He returned to Prime&#039;s side in the final battle, when the Autobot leader used the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] to divert the Keepers and the power of a nuclear explosion into another dimension.&#039;&#039; {{storylink|Transformers: Annihilation|Annihilation}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The Autobots were entrenched in combat against the Decepticons in [[Alaska]], fighting over a crashed ship, when [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and his squad of Triple-Changers ambushed them. Shockwave denounced all Earthbound Transformers as war criminals and demanded they surrender in the interest of peace. Shockwave killing [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], the passenger of the downed ship, did little to convince the Autobots about the sincerity of his claim; that Cybertron had been peacefully united during their absence. The Autobots retreated from the battlefield while the Decepticons were taken captive. Wheeljack and the other more wounded Autobots returned to the Ark to mend their wounds while a scouting party remained about to learn more about the new arrivals. {{storylink|New World Order}} [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] next made his presence known as one of Shockwave&#039;s enforcers, come to arrest the Autobots under the pretense that leaving them be might ignite old passions and start Cybertron&#039;s Civil War anew. Wheeljack was one of the Autobots secretly left behind by Optimus Prime under Jazz&#039;s command, while he surrendered himself to Magnus. {{storylink|Brothers&#039; Burden}} Jazz, Windcharger, and Brawn headed back out to the Alaskan battlefield afterwards to retrieve Scourge&#039;s remains, only to find that they had mysteriously vanished. Jazz called Wheeljack to ask if it was possible that Scourge had somehow survived his injuries, but Wheeljack denied such a possibility; Shockwave&#039;s blast had been decidedly fatal. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After the end of Shockwave&#039;s despotic rule over Cybertron, the Autobots on Cybertron made contact with Wheeljack&#039;s crew for an update and promised to send supplies. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}} Unfortunately, Starscream arrived on Earth first, backed up by a small cadre of soldiers. Wheeljack and company managed to stave off an initial attack from the Decepticons, only for Starscream to unleash his trump card on the battlefield: [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. Like most of team, Wheeljack was beaten to the point of stasis lock by the combiner, and dumped into a lake. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} He was eventually fished out by [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] and [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] (who had arrived from Cybertron with Bumblebee with supplies), but they were waylaid by [[Earth Defense Command]]. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}} The humans then took Warpath, Bumper, Wheeljack, and the rest of the unconscious Autobots to a secret underground facility. {{storylink|Atonement}} There, the EDC began fixing the Autobots, though Wheeljack was among the last ones back on their feet. He was still being worked on when most of the other Autobots had been brought back online and accompanied [[Marissa Faireborn]] in a mission to [[San Desto]]. {{storylink|Infestation (Dreamwave)|Infestation}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack was back in working order after the completion of the San Desto mission, and made sure to congratulate the EDC&#039;s &amp;quot;grease monkeys&amp;quot; on the bang-up job they did in restoring him. The Autobots then said their goodbyes to their human allies, {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}} and traveled to Alaska. There, Wheeljack expressed his concerns over their lack of a proper facility necessary for long-term operations on Earth. Ratchet assured him that steps had already been taken to deal with this issue before leading him to Prowl and the Autobots under his command, currently working on the foundation of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
When the &#039;&#039;[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]&#039;&#039; crashed on Earth millions of years ago, Wheeljack and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] were sealed off from the other passengers, saving them from [[Cobra]] when they found the craft in 2003 and reprogrammed the dormant robots for their own needs. Cobra&#039;s break-in activated [[Teletraan I|Teletran-One]], who in turn brought back Wheeljack and Bumblebee. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:GIJoevsTF3 Wheeljack rams twins.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Brooklyn Rage!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Disguising themselves as cars, the two Autobots worked for months to find and rescue the other Autobots from Cobra. After noting several attacks on energy plants, Wheeljack figured that the humans were gathering ingredients for [[energon]], and had an idea on where their next attack would take place. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #2}} During Cobra&#039;s subsequent assault on the [[SPS Research Facility]], the Autobots intervened directly, with Wheeljack ramming the brainwashed duo of [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (and apologizing). He then confronted [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], but the reprogrammed Decepticon fled as soon as Cobra had stolen what they came for. Having revealed themselves to [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] during the battle, Wheeljack and Bumblebee offered an alliance with the humans, who in return showed the Autobots a mysterious image of Soundwave they had found. Wheeljack recognized the text in the picture as [[Cybertronian language|Cybertronian]], and that it contained directions to [[Cobra Island]] as well as instructions on how to free the Transformers. It took him only a few seconds to hack into Cobra&#039;s computers and undo their primitive human reprogramming. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack and Bumblebee then boarded a plane to participate in G.I. Joe&#039;s attack on Cobra Island, but the humans&#039; higher-ups disagreed, planning to nuke the island and send the two Autobots to [[Area 51]] to be disassembled and studied instead. [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] regretfully incapacitated the robots with a magnetic pulse, but Wheeljack stayed conscious enough to overhear their plans and warn Hawk that a nuclear impact on Cobra&#039;s energon stockpile would cause a chain reaction and send half the planet into a nuclear winter. With this revelation, Hawk broke orders and went with the original strategy, taking Wheeljack and Bumblebee with him to Cobra Island. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:GIJoevsTF6 Wheeljack threatens Mindbender.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|I&#039;ve got the computer virus at last!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Upon arriving at the island, Wheeljack witnessed Megatron using the [[SPS Satellite]] to create more energon, and was enraged when [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] killed [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]. After helping take down the giant, Wheeljack patched through a message to all Autobots that the United States had decided to nuke Cobra Island despite having their own troops located there. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #5}} Wheeljack quickly improvised a plan to avoid a nuclear holocaust; using the SPS Satellite&#039;s solar-powered energy beams to shoot down the [[Nuclear weapon|nuclear warheads]] before they arrived. After menacing [[Doctor Mindbender]] into overriding the satellite controls, Wheeljack helped G.I. Joe fight off a bunch of Cobra troops led by [[Storm Shadow]]. The plan was ultimately a success, and with the Decepticons defeated in the process, the Autobots returned to Cybertron aboard a new &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039;. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 6|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #6}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Two years later, Wheeljack was zapped by a malfunctioning [[Teletran 3]] and transported into a random point in Earth&#039;s timeline. He was never seen again. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack was among the Autobots that lay buried on the [[Fera Islands]], only to be awoken in [[1939]] when [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] came to battle [[Cobra]] and the Decepticons. Along with [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] and several Joes, he rescued several chained Cobra slaves that had fallen into the ocean. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] later reported that both Wheeljack and Hound had been killed in battle, but he was apparently mistaken, as the scientist was still around when [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] was unleashed. Upon examining the giant, Wheeljack noticed that it was some kind of hybrid of human and Cybertronian technology, and most likely wasn&#039;t really &amp;quot;alive&amp;quot;. When the [[Matrix of Leadership]] was destroyed in order to kill Bruticus, Wheeljack and all other Transformers present were deactivated as well. {{storylink|The Iron Fist}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When a badly-damaged Starscream turned up on the Autobots&#039; doorstep, Wheeljack argued strongly for allowing himself and Ratchet to take a look at the Decepticon&#039;s logic circuits, and possibly see if there was any way to make him a little less hostile. Prime eventually agreed, and when an amnesiac Starscream awoke and acted quite benign, Wheeljack seemed vindicated. Starscream even chose staying with the Autobots over returning to the Decepticons, however when his memories returned, he immediately fled back to his old comrades. Though Wheeljack was disappointed, Prime said it proved that the Decepticons were not beyond changing their ways. {{storylink|Redemption Center}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When Ratchet began feeling lost and disillusioned while on Earth, he began going on more and more combat missions, increasingly leaving his medical duties in the hands of Wheeljack, Perceptor, and Sparkplug. This presumably stopped after he had a perception-changing experience in a chance meeting with [[Stitch|a disabled war veteran]]. {{storylink|Healers, Fighters, and Transformers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;The Beast Within&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
During an all-out Decepticon offensive against the Autobots, Wheeljack was one of the first victims to fall to [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]], the Dinobots’ monstrous combined form. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack&#039;s wounded body lay unconscious within Jetfire&#039;s passenger compartment, as the latter rescued the few remaining living Autobots from The Beast. {{storylink|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===2005 IDW continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
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Once one of [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]&#039;s premier scientists, Wheeljack answered [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s rallying call against Decepticon tyranny and went on to become one of the new Prime&#039;s closest allies. Later a member of [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]]&#039;s infiltration unit on [[Earth]] after the war had rendered Cybertron lifeless.&lt;br /&gt;
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After the Decepticon [[Surge (event)|Surge]] had left the Autobots stranded on Earth, Wheeljack remained by [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]]&#039;s side as [[Autobot High Command]] splintered, later staying with him when Cybertron was revived and [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] left the planet to find the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. Upon the discovery of a Decepticon plot to seize control of the planet, Wheeljack was shot in the head by a brainwashed Prowl.&lt;br /&gt;
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Badly wounded, Wheeljack was spirited away by [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] (now the legitimate ruler of Cybertron!) and found himself pressed into aiding in the foundation of the [[Council of Worlds]], a political alliance formed by Cybertron and its lost [[Cybertronian colonies|colonies]]. After a disastrous attempt to integrate the human race into this alliance, Wheeljack was among  the Cybertronians who dealt with a group of [[Prysmosian]] squatters. While Cybertronian science defeated Prysmosian [[magic]], the victory proved hollow when it was found that the conflict had summoned [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. As the monster-planet devoured its way across the galaxy, Wheeljack developed a new form of [[space bridge]] to evacuate [[Elonia]]. Unable to work the relay remotely, Wheeljack remained behind as warped Elonia&#039;s biosphere to safety, noting that there were worse ways to go than saving billions of lives.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Hearts of Steel&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WheeljackInfestation2-2.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.5|There&#039;s that terrifying moment you mistake that [[mouthplate]] for a &#039;&#039;really&#039;&#039; weird jaw. | right]]&lt;br /&gt;
Wheeljack was one of the Autobots active in [[1888]] when an [[Elder God]] awoke on Earth. Transforming into a steam-powered plow car, he brought [[Tobias Muldoon]] and [[Nikola Tesla]] to the [[Mare Rurek Glacier]] where [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] lay dormant. {{storylink|Infestation 2: The Transformers issue 1|Infestation 2: The Transformers #1}} He was the first Autobot to give up his energy for the [[Tesla tower|generator]] Tesla needed to revive Prime, then was brought back in turn thanks to Prime&#039;s own energon reserves. When Prime led the Autobots to [[Port Cenotaph]] to defeat the Elder God and its Decepticon minions, Wheeljack cut [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] in half using his plow blades as [[sword]]s. {{storylink|Infestation 2: The Transformers issue 2|Infestation 2: The Transformers #2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Mars Attacks: The Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Wheeljack invented some [[stasis cuffs]], which the Autobots used on the Decepticons after a particularly intense battle. {{storylink|Mars Attacks: The Transformers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack could be seen driving along in Autobot City before the Autobots departed Cybertron aboard the Ark. {{storylink|I Am Optimus Prime (Robot Heroes)|I Am Optimus Prime}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Henkei! Henkei! Transformers -Visualize-&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; cartoon===&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack was in the audience of a tag battle pitting [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] against [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Last Bot Standing}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Wheeljack were acting as security at the [[Autobot City Bank]] when [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]], [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] attempted to rob it. When the Decepticons called in [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]], the Autobots similarly called for backup, but were victims of Devastator&#039;s wrecking ball before anyone else turned up. {{storylink|Quest for Energon, Part 1}} He later infiltrated the Decepticon work site as a diversion with [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]. Though the pair were quickly surrounded, they used their umbrellas to shield themselves from the ensuing grilled cheese explosion. {{storylink|Quest for Energon, Part 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Wheeljack was amongst the victims of a deadly nano-virus. Thankfully, a team of Autobots were successfully in retrieving a cure for the disease from the planet [[Nebulos]]. Fully recovered, Wheeljack attended the ceremony that commended the Autobots responsible for saving his life. {{storylink|The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: All Spark&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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{{storylink|Another Episode, Part 2}} {{storylink|The Fated Rival, Once Again...}} {{storylink|To Earth}} {{storylink|Reunion and Parting}} {{storylink|Plans of the Emperor of Destruction}} {{storylink|Revenge (All Spark)|Revenge}} {{storylink|The False Power}} {{storylink|Ray of Hope}} {{storylink|Great Aspirations}} {{storylink|Conclusion}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After personally suggesting the idea, Wheeljack was one of the [[Autobot]]s who left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in the &#039;&#039;[[Ark (Kre-O)|Ark]]&#039;&#039; in search for energy blocks to alleviate their hunger. Thanks to the boarding of the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039; by [[Decepticon]]s, the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039; crashed and the [[Transformer]]s fell into a four million year-long sleep. They woke up to a world filled with blocks. {{storylink|Kreon Story}} When [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] attempted to steal all of the blocks of Earth with his Mega-Megatron creation, Wheeljack was one of the three Autobots who stopped the menace by building a jail for Mega-Megatron. {{storylink|Defend the Blocks! Autobots, Dispatch!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack invented [[Skeletron]], a power-up for Optimus Prime that also turned his torso transparent. He was excited to see Prime wield this &amp;quot;See-Through Power&amp;quot;, though Prime himself was mostly just embarrassed. {{storylink|Wheeljack&#039;s Bizarre Invention! Optimus Power Up!?}} He later helped with the rebuilding of [[Metroplex (Kre-O)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack was one of the many Autobots who acted as an inter-dimensional police force with the help of the super-robotic entity [[SARA]]. He reported a small disturbance in the &amp;quot;33-HM Spacetime,&amp;quot; which prompted his leader to dispatch [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] to investigate it. Wheeljack was then tasked with re-establishing contact with [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rodimus]], who was away on a mission of his own in the &amp;quot;24-BW Spacetime.&amp;quot; {{storylink|Uprising (Cloud)|Uprising}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Transformers Mode Eva ch 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]&lt;br /&gt;
Wheeljack was among the Autobots who traveled to Earth and arrived in a [[Tokyo-3]] being menaced by [[Angel]]s. {{storylink|Mode &amp;quot;Eva&amp;quot; chapter 1}} He witnessed the ghost of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] possess one of the creatures, becoming the monstrous giant &amp;quot;Angel&amp;quot;-scream. {{storylink|Mode &amp;quot;Eva&amp;quot; chapter 2}} During the battle between &amp;quot;Angel&amp;quot;-scream and the [[Evangelion Unit-01|Evangelion]]-powered [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Wheeljack was contacted through radio by [[Misato Katsuragi]] who warned him [[Nerv]] had no Evangelions left and was relying on Prime to defeat the Angel-Decepticon. After their victory, the Autobots joined forces with Nerv and Wheeljack had a chat with their scientists. {{storylink|Mode &amp;quot;Eva&amp;quot; chapter 4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Together with [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], and [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]], Wheeljack investigated [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] after the abandoned city had been covered in growth caused by a [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] attack on Cybertron. Caught up in a Decepticon attack to capture the humans, the Autobots attempted to flee, but Wheeljack was instead attacked by some of the Joes and immobilized by their vines. {{storylink|Targetmasters (issue)|Targetmasters}} As the Joes began dissecting him, assuming him to be just a machine, Wheeljack repeated snapped-up human radio transmissions in hopes of getting them to stop, finally succeeding through a quote from the [[President of the United States]]. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend}} Once the misunderstandings were taken care of and an Autobot-Joe alliance had been agreed on, Wheeljack was up on his feet in time to participate in the impromptu dance party. {{storylink|Form Follows Function}} Though he wanted to be open-minded in regards to the alliance, he agreed with Perceptor he still had some doubts about it. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When the Joe/Autobot alliance launched their assault on Trypticon, Wheeljack held [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] aloft so he could transmit the counter-frequency to the Titan&#039;s forcefield. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}} In the ensuring battle, Megatron used his [[black hole]] spark to draw all the Autobots, Wheeljack among them, into a [[combiner]] he called &amp;quot;Mega-Megatron&amp;quot; only for the behemoth to be broken apart by the commandeered &#039;&#039;[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Q-Transformers&#039;&#039; cartoon===&lt;br /&gt;
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===Ask Vector Prime===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Spy Changer Wheeljack RR.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|What happened to your missile launcher?]]&lt;br /&gt;
In [[Primax 085.0 Eta]], Wheeljack was selected to be a member of a team which was to travel to [[Gargent 087.0 Kappa|an alternate universe]], designated the 22nd Strata, to find and stop the source of a series of natural disasters which were threatening [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]] constituted the rest of the team; they dubbed themselves [[Spy Changer]]s because they aimed to achieve their goal with stealth and diplomacy. The Spy Changers modified their bodies to match the native cyborgs using data acquired from the [[Sky Spy]] and traveled to the 22nd Strata but were soon attacked by the local [[Guardian (GoBots)|Guardian]]s, who mistakenly presumed them to be [[Renegade]]s. The Spy Changers were then rescued by the real Renegades, who presumed them to be potential allies and took them back to their flagship, the &#039;&#039;[[Rogue Star]]&#039;&#039;. Renegade leader [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]] attempted to court the Spy Changers as allies, but Optimus saw through Cy-Kill&#039;s deception. Eventually, the Autobots formed a secret alliance with the Guardians, and Wheeljack discovered the cause of Cybertron&#039;s troubles: Renegade bases on [[Moebius]] were draining the planet&#039;s energy. The planet&#039;s geometry had turned it into a crude [[Dimensional Interfacer]], and Moebius was tapping into Cybertron to sustain itself. Hoist was able to end the crisis by triggering the bases&#039; remote detonation sequence. Cy-Kill was furious, but in the ensuing battle, the Autobot-Guardian alliance triumphed over the Renegades. Optimus Prime and [[Leader-1 (GoBots)|Leader-1]] shook hands, and the Autobots returned to their home reality, secure in the knowledge that they had allies in places as distant as alternate realities.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Cybertronians and GoBots had further encounters. In one instance, the Renegades tricked the Guardians into leaving Earth and then sealed the Guardians out with an [[Embargo Field]]. Stranded behind the field, Guardians [[gbwiki:Nick Burns|Nick]] and [[gbwiki:Tri-Trak|Tri-Trak]] used the [[Reality Beacon]] to contact the 1st Strata for help. Wheeljack and [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]], who was also upgraded into a Spy Changer body, subsequently traveled to the other Earth to assist. With Trailbreaker&#039;s expertise in force fields, they discovered the source of the Embargo Field in the [[Eiffel Tower]]. Trailbreaker, Wheeljack, and Tri-Trak confronted [[gbwiki:Crain Brain|Crain Brain]] and [[Doctor Go|Dr. Go]], defeating the villains and taking down the field. Renegades worldwide retreated as the Guardians returned en masse. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/30}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Some time later, Wheeljack led Prowl, Jazz, Silverstreak, Trailbreaker, and Hoist as they pursued the Decepticons across dimensions after the villains kidnapped Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric, 2016/05/02}} Arriving on a strange, parallel Earth, Wheeljack&#039;s team repeatedly clashed with both the Decepticon and groups like [[Intelligence and Information Institute|Triple-I]] and the [[Society of Ultimate Villainy]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric, 2016/05/02}} Despite their best efforts, the Autobots couldn&#039;t stop the Decepticons from upgrading themselves into new [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]] bodies and turning Optimus into the evil [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/05/12}} Defeated, demoralized, and on the brink of collapse, the group limped to a [[Vintage Salvage Depot for the Discriminating Nostalgist|scrapyard]] to lick their wounds. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/05/12}}&lt;br /&gt;
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While trying to prevent Nemesis Prime and his followers from from hijacking the D-5 supertrain as it launched from [[Jasper]], [[Nevada]], Wheeljack and Hoist saved a pair of cats from [[Crash Test (G2)|Crash Test]]. Despite their best efforts to suppress his heroism, Optimus was able to reassert himself when forced into nearly killing a human. With most of the Decepticons defeated, the Autobots regrouped and headed for Megatron&#039;s lair, only to learn that he&#039;d already fled through the [[Reality Bridge]] into another universe. At that moment, a [[Waspinator (BW)|unfamiliar Cybertronian]] materialized and told the Autobots he needed their help to save six Cybertronian sparks from the manipulations of their Megatron. With no other option, Wheeljack and his team followed their unexpected guide into the breach, but promised [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] before he left that he&#039;d return to his own timeline someday. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/07/14}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack was part of the team tasked with constructing the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s engine array only for the factory to come under attack from [[Toxitron (G1)|Toxitron]]. As [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] held off the corrosive brute, the workforce evacuated the area. {{storylink|The Toxic Transformer}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack was among the Autobot troops who bore witness to a pivotal duel between Optimus Prime and Megatron, one meant to end the war before the never-ending arms race between the two factions spiralled further out of control. {{storylink|Prelude to Transformers: Combiner Wars - Optimus Prime}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack joined Optimus Prime and the other Autobots in a race to secure an unusual meteorite. As they battled [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s, Wheeljack warned Prime that its unstable [[cybertonium]]-alloy composition could go critical and cause mass destruction. When Starscream deliberately over-energized the meteorite and set it to blow, Wheeljack and the other Autobots were forced to retreat; after Bumblebee risked his life to prevent Starscream from making off with a chunk of cybertonium, Wheeljack stabilized their wounded compatriot for transport so that Ratchet could look at him. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee - Go For the Gold|Go for the Gold}} &lt;br /&gt;
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After Bumblebee returned to active duty, Wheeljack was on monitor duty aboard the &#039;&#039;[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]&#039;&#039;. Later, he and Sideswipe helped take the defeated [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s into Autobot custody. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee - Win If You Dare|Win If You Dare}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===2019 IDW continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
{{first|[[The World In Your Eyes Part Two|&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; #2]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack and [[Termagax]] were old friends who had known one another since the days of the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], although Wheeljack&#039;s adherence to safety  and traditional schools of thought ran counter to the hot-blooded, rule-defying Termagax. In the immediate aftermath of the war, Wheeljack and Termagax helped coordinate the reconstruction efforts in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], although Wheeljack did not get along with Termagax&#039;s new [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]] recruits. Indeed, when the Constructicons discovered the long-lost [[Enigma of Combination]], Termagax ignored Wheeljack&#039;s own concerns for their safety and instead pushed them to become a [[combiner]]. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 1}} Wheeljack&#039;s concerns only mounted as the Constructicons struggled to control their [[Devastator (G1)|combined form]]; after the giant lashed out and destroyed one of its own buildings, Wheeljack could stand by no longer and brought his concerns directly to the [[Senate]]. Though Termagax arrived to defend her recruits, the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] ultimately agreed with Wheeljack and summarily exiled the Constructicons to [[Mayalx]] once Iacon was rebuilt. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack was a part of the team that helped construct the [[Winged Moon]] and the [[Tether]] some three hundred kilocycles before the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]; as Termagax contemplated going into politics to run against the [[Autobot]]s and their [[Nominus Edict]], Wheeljack agreed to support her first rally. {{storylink|Wheeljack: Orbital Decay}} Although Wheeljack would go on to attend several such &amp;quot;[[Decepticon|Ascenticon]]&amp;quot; rallies, {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} the anger that she stoked amonger her increasingly radicalized base became too much for him, and he eventually could not bring himself to support her cause. After Termagax stormed out of her last Senate meeting, she told Wheeljack that [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] would keep the cause alive—privately, however, Wheeljack feared that Megatron&#039;s angry demagoguery would only burn down the system Termagax sought to change from within. {{storylink|Wheeljack: Orbital Decay}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack was present at [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]&#039;s forging, {{storylink|Wannabee, Part 2}} and was eventually selected to mentor a newborn Transformer himself. Though Wheeljack was quick to teach his mentee [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] about the glories of engineering, Gears&#039; accident prone nature left him under Wheeljack&#039;s care for far longer than was considered normal. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Five}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When Bumblebee was assigned to mentor [[Rubble]], the yellow &#039;bot brought his ward to the [[Tether]], where Wheeljack greeted the newborn and introduced him to everything that a career in engineering had to offer. After a trial shift on the Tether, Wheeljack invited him to watch the Winged Moon from a nearby rooftop. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Two}} The next night, Wheeljack attended [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]&#039;s funeral. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Four}} Some time later, Wheeljack helped Rubble through another day shift. When Bumblebee called to cancel his trip up to the moon with Rubble, Wheeljack assured Rubble that Bumblebee would&#039;ve only cancelled if he&#039;d no other choice and saw him off once he&#039;d been reassured that Rubble knew the way home. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Five}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After [[the Rise]] was found to have excess stores of [[energon]], Wheeljack investigated the Winged Moon and found an energon siphon attached. As he briefed [[Lancer]] on the situation, Gears, whom Wheeljack had sent to dismantle the siphon, experienced another bout of gravitational difficulties. Tossed up by [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]], Wheeljack towed in his charge before [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] pointed out the approach of a [[Titan (group)|Titan]]. To everyone&#039;s shock however, the Titan was not [[Lodestar (Titan)|Lodestar]] but [[Vigilem]]. As the Titans engaged in a dog fight, Wheeljack ordered the alarm sounded and everyone inside. Before Wheeljack could enter the shelter, Vigilem touched down on the Moon and managed to destroy the Tether. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Five}} Without its anchor, the moon spun off into an unstable solar orbit. Though most of the staff was evacuated, Wheeljack remained behind with a small team to try and save the moon. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack and his team promptly got to work brainstorming solutions to save their moon and the precious [[energon]] it contained before their unstable orbit sent the Winged Moon directly into Cybertron&#039;s sun. Their first plan, to vent the pressurized energon directly into space, was scrapped when it became clear that the excess pressure would shake the moon apart; their second plan of manually reactivating the moon&#039;s rotational jets was foiled when Huffer discovered that the engines were too badly damaged to jury-rig. The moon&#039;s trip through the [[Croaton (G1)|Croaton Cloud]] cost them time, and the discovery of [[The Rise|the Rise]] operative [[Enemy (G1)|Enemy]] aboard their last shuttle only angered Wheeljack further, as he accused their movement as having betrayed everything his old friend had once stood for. Determined to prove them wrong, Wheeljack threw everything he had into their last maneuver—by sacrificing parts of the Winged Moon&#039;s own superstructure, they were able to push the moon onto a wider vector and prevent it from hitting the sun. While the other members of the team celebrated, Wheeljack took a moment by himself to relax on the lunar surface. {{storylink|Wheeljack: Orbital Decay}}&lt;br /&gt;
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This brief respite didn&#039;t last, however; when [[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]] and her teammates attacked the Winged Moon, Wheeljack took the last shuttle back to Cybertron to get help. However, his shuttle was damaged while en route to Cybertron, and he crash-landed in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] some time after Megatron had launched his coup and seized control of the planetary government. [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] and [[Slapdash (G1)|Slapdash]] rescued him from [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] and [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]], and brought him to the temporary Autobot headquarters at the [[South Tower Security Center]] to warn [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and his group that the Decepticons had set their sights on the moon. While [[Firestar (G1)|Novastar]] took a team to the moon, Wheeljack stayed behind for repairs. {{storylink|War World: Prime}} &lt;br /&gt;
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While Hoist repaired him in Iacon&#039;s medical clinic, Wheeljack witnessed an altercation between [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]]&#039;s group of Decepticons and the medical staff. While lamenting the state of Cybertron and how the Decepticons had taken all of the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]s offline, and the many innocent organics who&#039;d be assuredly caught in the crossfire, Hoist and Wheeljack hit upon the idea of refurbishing some mothballed &#039;&#039;[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]&#039;&#039;-class vessels into makeshift evacuation vessels. {{storylink|Escape Part One}} Wheeljack joined [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]] and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] in organizing an evacuation convoy bound for [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]]. A group of Decepticons attacked their group before [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]], recently returned from [[Immersant|immersion]], arrived to see them off—although the ancient warrior was initially hestiant to use violence. {{storylink|Escape Part Two}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After rescuing [[Leviathan (G1)|Leviathan]], Wheeljack helped repair the giant Cybertronian before reuniting with Gears, who&#039;d travelled to Darkmount to meet with his mentor. {{storylink|Escape Part Three}} Once they&#039;d finally arrived at Darkmount, Wheeljack, [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]], and Nautica met with the city&#039;s leader [[Straxus (G1)|Straxxus]], who told them that they could have two of the four &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039; ships.  At the makeshift refugee camp outside the city borders Wheeljack insisted that they couldn&#039;t trust Straxxus to keep up his end of the bargain, moments before the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Emissary (IDW)|Emissary]] hit the nearby [[Cybertronian Mountains]] and released a vast swarm of ravenous [[Insecticon clone]]s, forcing the Autobots into action. {{storylink|Escape Part Four}} Wheeljack and Gears took part in the final battle to repel the swarm—first defending the organics as they headed for the city walls of Darkmount, then using some jury-rigged alien technology to rescue Leviathan from the swarm at the cost of temporarily draining their own energon. The pair came to in time to see Straxxus&#039;s &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039; leaving Cybertron after the remaining Insecticons had retreated, and in the aftermath pledged the final working starship to the organics so that they could safely leave. {{storylink|Escape Part Five}} &lt;br /&gt;
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With no immediate way off Cybertron, Wheeljack, Nautica, and Hoist took control of Darkmount and turned it into a neutral sanctuary for organics and Cybertronians alike. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight I}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Mazinger Z versus Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack and the other Autobots were fighting for control of a [[space bridge]] when a sudden freak accident pulled them into an alternate-reality version of Japan where [[Doctor Hell]] and his minions battled [[Kōji Kabuto]]&#039;s [[Mazinger Z]] super robot. [[Baron Ashura]] initially misled the Autobots into supporting their crusade against their enemies; during their attack on the [[Photonic Power Laboratory]], they soon realized they&#039;d been misled and turned on the [[Iron Mask Army]]. The Autobots relaxed for a time, and Wheeljack and Ratchet befriended the local scientists.&lt;br /&gt;
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During the final battle against a Mazinger-empowered Starscream, Wheeljack and all the other Cybertronians were teleported back to their own dimension. {{storylink|Mazinger Z versus Transformers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers/Ghostbusters&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack fought in the final battle for Cybertron before Optimus Prime and the other Autobots fled the planet aboard the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039; moments before [[Gozer]] arrived and destroyed the planet. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 1}} About a thousand years later, [[Ectotron|Ectronymous Diamatron]] travelled to [[Earth]] to investigate a Cybertronian signal and informed Optimus that he&#039;d discovered Starscream&#039;s [[ghost]]. A skeptical Wheeljack offered to go in Prime&#039;s stead, but Optimus pointed out that it was his duty to support his subordinates and reminded Wheeljack of the times when he&#039;d supported his ideas, even if Grimlock still thought that Wheeljack was crazy. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers vs. the Terminator&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack was among the crew of the [[Ark (G1)|&#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039;]]. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Two}} Left reasonably intact by the Decepticons&#039; ransacking of the ship, he was one of the few Autobots Optimus Prime and Bumblebee could bring online to help repair their many injured comrades. Even if Wheeljack himself was rather pessimistic of their prospects of success, he and Ratchet quickly got to work on healing their comrades only for the duplicitous [[T-800]] to use pilfered Autobot explosives to remotely detonate the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039;.  {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Three}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
====&#039;&#039;War for Cybertron Trilogy&#039;&#039; marketing material====&lt;br /&gt;
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{{bigquote|Never do what your enemy expects you to do.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After Cybertron fell, the Autobots left their homeworld aboard the &#039;&#039;[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]&#039;&#039;, traveling through space in pursuit of the [[AllSpark]]. Wheeljack was a [[Cybertronian military insignia|Ground Command Engineering Sergeant]], {{storylink|Wheeljack (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|&#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; toy packaging}} whose function was Mechanical Engineering. His primary objective was to invent and innovate anything he could to use against the Decepticons, and his primary weapon was the &amp;quot;Magnetic Inducer Launcher&amp;quot;. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Earthrise|&#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; webpage}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/earthrise &#039;&#039;Earthrise&#039;&#039; website]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Being the inventor that he was, Wheeljack also designed both [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s &amp;quot;W-M3 RF Ion Blaster&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield&amp;quot;; weapons in which Prime used on Cybertron. Both of these weapons could combine and modlock into the &amp;quot;Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster&amp;quot; using the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Pulse|Autobot weapons database on Hasbro Pulse}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://hasbropulse.com/blogs/unboxed/transformers-wfc-siege-optimus-prime-combat-weapons-guide &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; Optimus Prime C.O.M.B.A.T. Weapons Guide&amp;quot; on Hasbro Pulse]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Closer than ever to reaching the [[AllSpark]], the Autobots awakened after crash-landing on pre-Ice Age Earth. While battling the Decepticons, both sides were joined by the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, their epic battle changing their combined destinies.&lt;br /&gt;
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During this period, Wheeljack&#039;s function was a warrior, and he [[trans-scan]]ed into a sports car. His [[Energon battle pistol|Energon pistol]]s and speed were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his ferocity, fearlessness, and protectiveness. Wheeljack&#039;s message from the future was that his cooperation with mysterious new allies will lead to heroic ends. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|&#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; webpage}}&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom &#039;&#039;Kingdom&#039;&#039; webpage]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{voiceactor|[[Bill Rogers]] (English), [[Volcano Ōta]] (Japanese)|[[Marco Ribeiro]] (Portuguese), [[Stefan Godin]] (French), [[Sven Hasper]] (German), [[Davide Marzi]] (Italian), [[David Hernán]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Armando Coria]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Manish Wadhwa]] (Hindi)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack hired a neutral energon scrounger by the name of [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] to look for fuel when they stumbled across an abandoned [[space bridge]] by accident. Before he could tell Optimus Prime about their discovery, however, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] found their position and ordered their execution before [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] and Optimus Prime arrived to save them. {{storylink|Siege episode 1}} After Optimus and Elita returned from a disatrous, Wheeljack suggested using the ship&#039;s sensors to locate the AllSpark, even if meant siphoning the energon required to keep their grounded ship concealed. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}} While discussing contingency measures to keep the AllSpark out of Decepticon hands, Wheeljack mentioned the space bridge he&#039;d found and suggested recruiting [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] to help repair the ancient device. After fighting their way through a Decepticon patrol, the group arrived at Ratchet&#039;s improvised clinic, and after reaching out to his former colleague Ratchet grudgingly agreed to help. {{storylink|Siege episode 3}} When Prime returned to the Ark after a meeting with the [[Guardian robot|Guardian]]s, Wheeljack informed him that he&#039;d soon have [[Teletraan I|Teletraan-1]] up and running. {{storylink|Siege episode 4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After Bumblebee absorbed the [[Alpha Trion Protocols]], Wheeljack was able to map Bumblebee&#039;s newfound knowledge of the Allspark onto a modern topographic map of Cybertron to pinpoint the artifact&#039;s location and tracked it to the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]]. To get the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039; up and running, Wheeljack told Bumblebee that they&#039;d need more energon, which convinced the neutral to strike a deal with [[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]] for more fuel. {{storylink|Siege episode 5}} By the time that they returned, the final battle for the planet had already begun, and after refuelling Elita ordered Wheeljack to launch the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039; for the space bridge. Optimus was forced to put the AllSpark beyond Megatron&#039;s reach by throwing it through the portal; as the remaining Autobots boarded the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039; and left to retrieve the life-giving artifact, the passage through the unstable spacebridge knocked everyone aboard unconscious. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack and the other Autobots aboard the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039; were captured by [[Doubledealer]]&#039;s crew of [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]] and brought to the insane [[Quintesson]] [[Deseeus]] for judgement, though they were later able to escape when the Mercenaries turned on their employer. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}} Some time later, Ratchet and Wheeljack picked up the AllSpark&#039;s signal but told Optimus that they didn&#039;t have enough energon to make the trip without a space bridge to shorten the transit time. The Autobots set a course for the nearest space bridge, but discovered that the dilapidated portal in the [[Nebulon]] system had a [[Nebulon station|space station]] keeping the portal open. To close the connection, Wheeljack joined several other Autobots as they boarded the station to lay emergency charges that would destroy the station from within and reset the spacebridge connection. However, they were attacked by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], who nearly crushed Wheeljack to death before [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] distracted him with a hologram. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 3}} When Megatron&#039;s Decepticons caught up with them, a massive explosion sealed Wheeljack and most of the other Autobots behind a blast door; after Soundwave freed them, the two factions were forced to call a temporary truce, and Optimus ordered Wheeljack to patch up Megatron so that they could take on Scorponok together. As their alliance fell apart, however, Wheeljack managed to disorient the Decepticons by deactivating the station&#039;s artificial gravity systems and buy the Autobots just enough time to get back to the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039; and take off, but a blast from the &#039;&#039;Nemesis&#039;&#039; stranded both ships in the [[Dead Universe]]. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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With the help of [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], the Autobots were able to escape the Dead Universe moments before the Decepticons did the same, {{storylink|Earthrise episode 5}} and both ships reappeared over prehistoric [[Earth]]. During the ensuing three-way battle between Deseeus, the Autobots, and Decepticons, Wheeljack managed to lead a team aboard the &#039;&#039;Nemesis&#039;&#039; and take control of its weapons to fire on the &#039;&#039;[[Fool&#039;s Fortune]]&#039;&#039;. As the Quintesson ship exploded, Wheeljack and his team retreated back to the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039; just in time to brace for impact as the destruction of the &#039;&#039;Fortune&#039;&#039; sent both the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;Nemesis&#039;&#039; plunging into the planet&#039;s atmosphere. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After crash-landing near an active volcano, Wheeljack found that Teletraan was behaving oddly, but had no time to investigate these findings before the Autobots encountered the [[Maximal]]s, who hailed from a dystopian future timeline where the AllSpark was never returned to Cybertron. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}} While Prime and most of the other Autobots went off with the Maximal leader [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] to find the artifact, Wheeljack worked with Ratchet and [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] to find the AllSpark and get their ship repaired, and was impressed by the Maximal engineer&#039;s skill with machines. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 2}} {{storylink|Kingdom episode 3}} &lt;br /&gt;
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By the time that Optimus Prime and their new companions had recovered the AllSpark, Wheeljack attempted to launch the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039; against Ratchet&#039;s better judgement but was unable to power up the ship. With Teletraan still uncooperative, the Autobot and Maximals couldn&#039;t launch their ship before the Decepticons and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s launched an offensive. At that moment, however, the reason for Teletraan&#039;s &amp;quot;malfunction&amp;quot; became clear--using the AllSpark as a battery, the computer was able to reconfigure the ship&#039;s vessel into a towering robot mode, and explained to the stunned Wheeljack that it had learned how to transform during the ship&#039;s time in the Dead Universe. The Decepticons defeated, Wheeljack and the other Autobots took the villains prisoner and headed home to Cybertron aboard their starship. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 5}} Upon crash-landing on Cybertron, the Autobots and Maximals discovered that Cybertron was now a dead, icy, world, unable to support life. Wheeljack joined in the battle against [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] and [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]; after they were defeated and the planet restored to life, he took part in the ceremony commemorating the end of the Autobot-Decepticon war. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[Wheeljack Ministry of Science]] was presumably named after Wheeljack, which featured a pair of statues cast in his likeness. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;My Little Pony/Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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To fight back against [[King Sombra]]&#039;s mind-control spell, Wheeljack worked with Shockwave and Ratchet to construct a set of emotion-powered [[exosuit|exo-suit]]s. Once their pony allies had rescued [[Pinkie Pie]], [[Fluttershy]], and [[Twilight Sparkle]] from Sombra&#039;s control, Wheeljack and Ratchet helped the newly-freed ponies into their suits. {{storylink|Finale (The Magic of Cybertron)|Finale}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Commercial appearances==&lt;br /&gt;
*Wheeljack was among the Autobots gathered around [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] when Prime decided it would be a good idea to not transform anymore. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Action Masters|Action Master commercial}}&lt;br /&gt;
*Wheeljack and [[Sprocket (G1)|Sprocket]] were driving on Cybertron, aboard the [[Turbo Racer]] and the [[Attack Cruiser]] respectively, when they came under fire from [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]]&#039;s [[Stratotronic Jet]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Gutcruncher|Action Master vehicles commercial}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
When Optimus embarked on his mission to rescue the Autobots&#039; [[Mini Vehicle|Minicar]] troops from the Decepticons, Wheeljack could come to Optimus Prime&#039;s aid by repairing his flat tires. {{storylink|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons packaging blurb and game}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The components necessary for building &amp;quot;Construct-Bot&amp;quot; Wheeljack were accessible within the Cybertron construction zone. Despite it being against protocol, [[you]] could mix his parts with those of Decepticons! (gasp!) {{storylink|Construct-Bots Builder}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] began behaving erratically, so Wheeljack used his [[magnetic inducer]] on [[Slag (G1)|Slug]] while [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] kept them distracted. Wheeljack took as scan of Slug, but the data was corrupted, so he had to use [[Teletraan I]] to repair it. {{storylink|Day of the Dinobots - Part 1}} When the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] attempted to infiltrate the base to strike at Teletraan, Wheeljack was part of [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]&#039;s team which tried unsuccessfully to halt their progress. {{storylink|Heavy Metal War - Part 1}} Wheeljack joined a team led by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] to help track down the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives (Legends)|Call of the Primitives}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Optimus and Wheeljack returned to Autobot HQ after an absence to find Grimlock had taken leadership. Though they failed to resist him, he soon bored with leading the Autobots and let Optimus take command again. {{storylink|Me, Grimlock, King}} In an attempt to save [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] when the boy was injured during a battle, Wheeljack transferred Spike&#039;s mind into [[Autobot X (G1)|Autobot X]]. Things went horribly wrong, but Wheeljack later successfully transferred Spike&#039;s mind back into his healed body. {{storylink|Autobot X (Legends)|Autobot X}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Angry Birds Transformers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|Bomb (AB)#As Wheeljack}}&lt;br /&gt;
Wheeljack appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by Bomb. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Battle Tactics&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BattleTacticsWheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Bet this game is some kind of holodeck created by him.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Wheeljack participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Common character that could be recruited for 14 units of Cybermetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Devastation&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{voiceactor| [[Christopher Swindle]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
Wheeljack assisted Optimus Prime in opposing Megatron&#039;s scheme and stopping the cyberforming of Earth. He upgraded the Autobots&#039; weapons and built T.E.C.H. for them on the Ark, and also provided technical expertise in the field. While he preferred to leave the fighting to Grimlock and Sideswipe, he was more than capable of adjusting a Decepticon&#039;s attitude with a well-placed smack from his wrenches or some pinpoint blaster fire. {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Frontiers&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Frontiers}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Operation Omega&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{charstubgames|{{storylink|Transformers Operation Omega}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Earth Wars&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Wheeljack-Earth-Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|NEED A DISPENSER HERE! NEED A DISPENSER HERE! NEED A *whack* SHUT UP!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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When it comes to improvisation, Wheeljack is in a whole other league to [[Hoist (G1)|most]] mechanical engineers, and that flair for thinking outside the box applies to his battlefield tactics too. &amp;quot;Never do what the enemy &#039;&#039;expects&#039;&#039;.&amp;quot; is his approach to warfare, and it&#039;s served him very well.&lt;br /&gt;
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He has a knack for whipping up wild new gadgets, often out of whatever scrap metal and power cells are to hand, though it has earned him something of a &#039;mad doctor&#039; tag. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars| Wheeljack Bio}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack arrived in time to help out in the battle for the Codex Key. &lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack also helped Optimus perfect the Combining process, along with Perceptors help. &lt;br /&gt;
{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Combiner Wars Campaign}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Wheeljack even later helped Prime and some volunteers form OPTIMUS MAXIMUS! &lt;br /&gt;
{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Countdown To Combination Event}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] told [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] that Wheeljack would outfit him with an [[Orbital jump|Orbital Bounce]] relay for a mission to the [[Decepticon lunar dome base|Decepticon Moonbase]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Moonbase}}&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Class:&#039;&#039;&#039; Medic&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Lowest Star Rating:&#039;&#039;&#039; 2 star&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Weapons:&#039;&#039;&#039;Wheeljack uses a combat nullifier to heal his targets.  If not healing, Wheeljack uses a standard issue photon blaster to decimate targets. &lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ability: Combat Simulants&#039;&#039;&#039;: Speed up the movement and attack speed of friendly bots for 8 seconds! &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Cost&#039;&#039;&#039;: 3 ability points +2 for reuses. &lt;br /&gt;
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[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:Wweeljack  Wheeljack at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers Online&#039;&#039; (2017 video game)===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Wheeljack TFO.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yo Fryman!]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{bigquote|Don&#039;t let your enemies dictate what you do.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Four million years ago, Wheeljack travelled with Optimus on the Ark away from an energy depleted Cybertron. Bluestreak once described Wheeljack as &amp;quot;a fellow who can make nuclear bombs out of scrap metal and rust buckets.&amp;quot; Wheeljack became renowned as a &amp;quot;mad scientist&amp;quot; for creating gadgets for the Autobots that will optimize their performance in combat. Furthermore, his driving skills are superb enough to make any Hollywood hero envious. &lt;br /&gt;
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In battle, Wheeljack wielded the laser powered &amp;quot;[[Stillson Wrench]]&amp;quot; and the bubble blasting &amp;quot;[[Fusion Ray Gun]]&amp;quot;. His active skill was &amp;quot;Backup Firepower&amp;quot;:&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Backup Firepower&#039;&#039;&#039; — Wheeljack calls forth 2 levitating turret drones to fight by his side. If Wheeljack dies in battle, the turrets will initiate a kamikaze protocol to kill Wheeljack&#039;s opponent(s), resulting in extensive damage. {{storylink|Transformers Online (2017 video game)|Transformers Online}} &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://tfol.qq.com/act/a20160726data/hero13.shtml Wheeljack profile on the Transformers Online website]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Transformers: Forged to Fight&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ForgedToFight-Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep3AxbfqiII EL TECHE DE JESUS!!!]]]&lt;br /&gt;
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{{chargamestub}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys and merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|Wheeljack (G1)/toys}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
*Wheeljack has the distinction of being the first Transformer to appear in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; cartoon]], and thus the first one to appear in any animated story.&lt;br /&gt;
*In Japanese continuity, Wheeljack is portrayed as being older than most Autobots; he talks like an old man and is even referred to as one by &#039;&#039;[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]]&#039;&#039;, of all people, in the dub of &amp;quot;[[Heavy Metal War]]&amp;quot;. According to the Japanese PlayStation 2 &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers (PS2)|Transformers]]&#039;&#039; game, he is significantly older than [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], old enough to tell him to &amp;quot;respect your elders&amp;quot;. Also, he is younger than Kup, but still enough of age to share old man stories with him.&lt;br /&gt;
*Storyboards for &#039;&#039;The Transformers: The Movie&#039;&#039; show Smokescreen lying dead next to Windcharger instead of Wheeljack. The establishing shot of the launcher near where Wheeljack&#039;s remains lie even show a Smokescreen-colored Wheeljack corpse. Older versions of the movie script in fact feature Wheeljack alive and well after the Battle of Autobot City, having merely been knocked unconscious. He and several other Autobots take part in a plotline that involved saving Earth from Unicron&#039;s siphoning hose that was draining the Earth&#039;s energy and would ultimately destroy it.&lt;br /&gt;
*In a continuity where [[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|most of the time]], most [[Flight|Autobots can&#039;t fly]] under their own power, one of the few Autobot cars explicitly described as being capable of flight is Wheeljack—whose [[alternate mode]] and color scheme come from a {{w|File:Lancia Stratos Turbo.jpg|racecar}} sponsored by a {{w|Alitalia|certain airline}}. Coincidence? (Maybe Wheeljack only gets to fly because his &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; had wings—but then, maybe the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; had wings because of the &amp;quot;Alitalla&amp;quot; airline.)&lt;br /&gt;
*Wheeljack&#039;s bio on the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]&#039;&#039; webpage is &#039;&#039;exactly&#039;&#039; the same as Arcee&#039;s same for the character&#039;s name and artwork being changed.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Foreign names===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Japanese:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Wheeljack&#039;&#039;&#039; (ホイルジャック &#039;&#039;Hoirujakku&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Czech:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Ráfek&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;French:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Invento&#039;&#039;&#039; (Canada), &#039;&#039;&#039;Cric&#039;&#039;&#039; (Canada Action Master, &amp;quot;Jack&amp;quot;), &#039;&#039;&#039;Wheelie&#039;&#039;&#039; (European French cartoon dub)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Hebrew:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Jeck&#039;&#039;&#039; (ג&#039;ק, &amp;quot;Jack&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Hungarian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Kerék&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;quot;Wheel&amp;quot;), &#039;&#039;&#039;Kormányos Jack&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;quot;Steering-wheel Jack&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Italian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Saetta&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;quot;Bolt&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Mandarin:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Luén Chéi&#039;&#039;&#039; (Taiwan, 輪傑, &amp;quot;Wheel Jay&amp;quot;), &#039;&#039;&#039;Qiānjīndǐng&#039;&#039;&#039; (China, 千斤顶, &amp;quot;Wheeljack&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;Hoisting Jack&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Portuguese:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Auto-Roda&#039;&#039;&#039; (Portuguese comic, &amp;quot;Auto-Motor&amp;quot;), &#039;&#039;&#039;Motriz&#039;&#039;&#039; (Brazilian comic, &amp;quot;Wheel&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Russian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Gónshchik&#039;&#039;&#039; (Го́нщик, &amp;quot;Racer&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;Ukrainian:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Kermanych&#039;&#039;&#039; (Керманич, &amp;quot;Steerer&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
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==See also==&lt;br /&gt;
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*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]], the kung-fu-fighting Autobot from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family|Unicron Trilogy]].&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] (aka Que), the [[facial hair]]-sporting Autobot scientist from the [[live-action film series]].&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Wheeljack (Animated)|Wheeljack]], the Autobot [[Ministry of Science]] member from &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]], the sword-wielding [[Wrecker]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]], the goateed Autobot inventor from &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]&#039;&#039;.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Action Masters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Alternators Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Cloud Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Dimension hoppers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Engineers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:IDW (2019) Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kreons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Scientists]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:United Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Autobots]]&amp;lt;!--cartoon only--&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Blurr (SG)</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;TargetmasterJoe268: /* IDW Shattered Glass comic */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{disambig3.5|the evil Autobot|his heroic counterpart|Blurr (G1)|Blurr}}&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;Blurr is an evil [[Autobot]] [[Seeker (SG)|Seeker]] from the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Blurr (SG).jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|&amp;quot;Long time no see, Crasher. My loathsome copy.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Before the war, &#039;&#039;&#039;Blurr&#039;&#039;&#039; was an erudite and well-spoken lecturer. Since then, however, he&#039;s traded in his tidy look for the musk of a bloodthirsty warrior. This doesn&#039;t mean he&#039;s any less of an intellectual, however, and [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] puts Blurr to good use as a data interceptor. Of the utmost importance to him is retrieving stolen images of upcoming [[Decepticon]] prototypes, which he uses to gain an advantage over his surprised opponents.&lt;br /&gt;
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As his name suggests, he&#039;s quite fast on both his feet and wheels. This is due to his special ability to steal kinetic energy, as it saps an object&#039;s (or, more often, an enemy&#039;s) speed, and adds it to his own, if only temporarily. He must, however, time the activation of this ability correctly, depending on the object he&#039;s stealing the energy from (like a laser blast), or else he could wind up with major (if not fatal) damage.&lt;br /&gt;
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His cousin, [[Crasher (SG)|Crasher]], is regrettably on the side of his heroic enemies.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;BotCon 2008 &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; Blurr bio card&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Fun Publications &#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; continuity===&lt;br /&gt;
As [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Cliffjumper]] was being &amp;quot;re&amp;quot;introduced to the [[Autobot]]s in [[Great Dome|Iacon]], Blurr was among the few standing guard around the [[smelting pool]]. He laughed with the others when Optimus Prime shot Cliffjumper and ordered him dumped in the [[Rad Zone]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Shatteredglasstheoldone.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|Blurr sort of shows up in the middle there.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Later, as Prime was training with hard-light constructs, Blurr gave an update on the construction of the &#039;&#039;[[Ark (SG)|Ark]]&#039;&#039; they were constructing to conquer other worlds, and warned that the Decepticons were planning to mount an attack. Prime laughed off this news. &lt;br /&gt;
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Blurr was seen again when the Decepticons attacked the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s launch platform. {{storylink|Shattered Glass (issue)|Shattered Glass}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After [[Wheeljack (SG)|Wheeljack]]&#039;s creations, the [[Dinobot (SG)|Dinobot]]s, ran amok during a battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons, Optimus Prime assigned Blurr and all available warriors to recapture the renegade monsters. When attempting to recapture the flying [[Swoop (SG)|Swoop]], Blurr and his fellow [[Seeker (SG)|Seeker]]s forced [[Jazz (SG)|Jazz]] to do their dirty work for them. When [[Huffer (SG)|Huffer]] sent out an alert on [[Grimlock (SG)|Grimlock]]&#039;s location, Blurr and [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] took off after the prototype Dinobot. &lt;br /&gt;
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Entering a dank cavern to search for their prey, the Seekers came across some stray [[energon cube|energon rods]]. The incautious Rodimus got himself caught in a corroding force field while trying to retrieve the rods, and Blurr was of half a mind to leave him to his fate. When Rodimus fired some photon bursts at him, though, Blurr took the opportunity to steal the speed from the assault, converting it into enough momentum to launch him through the field and push Rodimus to safety, before the field could trap him as well. The Autobots were then confronted with a rival search team, Cliffjumper and [[Sideswipe (SG)|Sideswipe]] from the Decepticons. While arranging a cease fire, Rodimus and Cliffjumper got caught in a trapdoor, leaving Blurr alone with his former comrade, Sideswipe. Reluctant allies at best, Blurr informed Sideswipe of his suspicions that they were in the lair of the [[Omega Terminus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Dungeonsanddinobots grimlock transformed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Always off in the corner.]]&lt;br /&gt;
These suspicions were soon confirmed, as the duo fled from a horde of mutants and found themselves in the presence of the Omega Terminus itself. Any plans for stealing its power for himself were quickly waylaid by the Terminus&#039;s new guardian: Grimlock, now granted his own [[spark|ember]] and vast reserves of intelligence by the machine&#039;s power. Grimlock and the Omega Terminus&#039;s [[Drench (SG)|zombie]] [[Cliffjumper (SG)|servitors]] nearly overran Blurr and the Transformers until Cliffjumper deduced a supply of [[scraplet]]s would destroy the dead robots. Grimlock was still a formidable threat, however, and knocked most of the combatants over the side of a cliff, leaving them dangling precariously above the abyss below. Blurr tried to exploit a flaw in Grimlock&#039;s upgrade, taunting him so that he became angry and reverted to his simpleton dino-mode. His efforts failed, but DID distract Grimlock long enough for Cliffjumper to get into position. One speed-stealing effect and a forward charge by the tiny Autobot later, and Grimlock was hurtling into the abyss himself. &lt;br /&gt;
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Although he survived the dungeon, Blurr now had to face the wrath of Optimus Prime for losing Grimlock. Prime was hardly impressed with his excuse, that Grimlock had gone rogue and would&#039;ve killed him and Rodimus if left unchecked. Fortunately, Blurr never had to learn just how little Optimus valued him next to his favorite killing machine, as Grimlock returned to the Autobots and agreed to serve once more. {{storylink|Dungeons &amp;amp; Dinobots}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Blurr was witness to Optimus Prime&#039;s rage when he learned about [[Ricochet (SG)|Ricochet]]&#039;s plan to capture [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]]. Later, when Rodimus suggested that they launch the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039; without Optimus Prime, Blurr objected. He was thrown overboard along with the rest of the Optimus loyalists when the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039; launched. Optimus Prime eventually returned and, finding the &#039;&#039;Ark&#039;&#039; gone, promised that Blurr had failed for the last time. {{storylink|Do Over}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Later, Grimlock used his corpse as a chew toy. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===IDW &#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; comic===&lt;br /&gt;
{{spoilers|Shattered Glass issue 1|September 25}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:ShatteredGlass1-BlurrStarscream.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]&lt;br /&gt;
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During the Great War, Blurr was a scout who fell in with the evil Autobots out of the belief that they&#039;d bring order to a chaotic world. After the war ended, the scouts found new work as couriers; in time, the courier job evolved into [[bodyscrapper]]s, ruthless bounty hunters who rounded up and junked any remaining Decepticons. Blurr considered himself to be one of the best bodyscrappers on the planet, and found steady work as one of [[Goldbug (SG)|Goldbug]]&#039;s hitmen, operating out of [[Gold City]] under [[Ratchet (SG)|Ratchet]]&#039;s supervision. As the number of worthy Decepticon stragglers dwindled, however, Blurr began to grow bored with the trade.&lt;br /&gt;
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After scragging [[Sixshot (SG)|Sixshot]] out in the [[Static Zone]], Blurr returned to Gold City to collect his payment. To his surprised, Goldbug had put out another hit on [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]], a Decepticon whom Blurr thought had previously perished. He found Starscream being antagonized by [[Chromedome (SG)|Chromedome]] and [[Hardhead (SG)|Hardhead]]. To ensure that he could bring the bounty in alive, Blurr resorted to teaming up with his quarry and take out the other bounty hunters. In an attempt to stall Starscream until he could summon Goldbug and Ratchet, Blurr put on a sympathetic facade by claiming that he&#039;d only joined up with the Autobots out of necessity and only wanted to help Starscream reach where he was going. Though it seemed like the ruse worked, Starscream turned on his would-be benefactor the moment they reached the [[Chrome Ridge]] volcano range and revealed that he&#039;d never bought into Blurr&#039;s lies. In the ensuing battle, the Decepticon flier was able to turn Blurr&#039;s speed against him by tricking him into running straight into a flow of molten metal—though Blurr swore bloody vengeance against Starsceam, he was unable to escape the flow and was promptly melted to death. {{storylink|Shattered Glass issue 1|Shattered Glass #1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ShatteredGlasstoy-Blurr.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Thank Primus they retooled me to have a Blurr head!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe &amp;amp; Blurr&#039;&#039;&#039; (BotCon box set, [[2008]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Two launchers, two missiles, key&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of [[BotCon 2008]]&#039;s [[exclusive]] souvenir set of four figures, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; Blurr is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Blurr (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Blurr]] (itself a retool of [[Blurr (Armada)#Armada|&#039;&#039;Armada&#039;&#039; Blurr]]), transforming into a sleek Cybertronian race car. He has a new head sculpt, which is a directly &amp;quot;evil&amp;quot; version of [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]. Inserting his [[Cyber Key]] into the space under Blurr&#039;s spoiler causes the rear side panels of his vehicle mode to flip down into a &amp;quot;flight mode&amp;quot;. This mode also makes his twin spring-loaded missile launchers available, which become hand-held weapons in robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The original version of this mold was [[Gang-molding|gang-molded]] with a [[Mini-Con]] partner, unlike the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;Timelines&#039;&#039; retoolings. Chances are, the resulting Mini-Con ended up recycled. Or fed to Grimlock. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The original version of Blurr&#039;s mold was also used for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[Swerve (Universe)#Universe (2003)|Swerve]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/BCBlurr/blurr.htm more information on Blurr at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Shattered-Glass-Collection-Blurr.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|In this case, the new Blurr head is an [[:File:Studio-Series-86-Blurr.jpg|improvement]]!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Blurr&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2021]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Blaster, spark welding arm&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]&#039;&#039; subline, Blurr is a redeco and new head retool of &#039;&#039;[[Studio Series]]&#039;&#039; [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Blurr]], transforming into a blue-and-black Cybertronic hovercar. In addition to his blaster, this figure also includes the welding tool accessory.  While the back of his head is cast in translucent plastic to enable the [[Light-piping|light-piping feature]] in his eyes, it was completely neutered by paint.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unlike the vast majority of Blurr&#039;s toys that have included wheels for the figure to move around on in hovercar mode, this one opts for a more accurate, wheel-less design.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The release of this figure from [[Hasbro Pulse]] included the comic [[Shattered Glass issue 1|&#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; #1]], complete with an exclusive variant cover.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
*Years later, BotCon would apologize for &#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; Blurr.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://archive.is/0eQe6&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==See also==&lt;br /&gt;
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*[[Blurr (SG Animated)|Blurr]], the evil counterpart to [[Blurr (Animated)|&#039;&#039;Animated&#039;&#039; Blurr]].}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{suite}}[[File:SpotlightCyclonus CoverA Cyclonus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Dead oni, purple oni.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Cyclonus&#039;&#039;&#039; in the [[2005 IDW continuity]] isn&#039;t a Decepticon, nor does he have anything to do with [[Unicron]], and he is neither [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]] nor [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]. He&#039;s just an ex-zombie millions of years older than [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] tagging along on an Autobot starship with a severe antipathy to [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]]. And who &#039;&#039;doesn&#039;t&#039;&#039; hate Whirl?&lt;br /&gt;
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Old and worn, Cyclonus is not one for much intimate contact or feelings–emotions should be felt, not heard, in his own words. This can lead to some big misunderstandings and consequences since he&#039;s not much of a talker. Seeking a new purpose in life, Cyclonus joined the &#039;&#039;[[Lost Light]]&#039;&#039; after the restoration of a Cybertron he no longer recognized. Despite early prejudices against him for his unrepentant actions during the war and just plain &#039;&#039;looking&#039;&#039; like your stereotypical Decepticon, Cyclonus&#039; stalwart loyalty to the crew has won over many of them–not least of all little [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]], who comes to form a more powerful relationship with the old &#039;bot than you&#039;d ever expect. Slowly but surely, Cyclonus is warming up and mellowing out.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{quote|He&#039;s, like, a multi-billionaire or something. [[Tetrahex]]ian real estate. No, he just thinks possessions are a weakness. Actually, he thinks &#039;&#039;everything&#039;s&#039;&#039; a weakness. I like him, but he&#039;s phenomenally stern.|[[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] on Cyclonus|&amp;quot;[[Signal to Noise]]&amp;quot;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{first|&#039;&#039;[[Spotlight: Cyclonus]]&#039;&#039;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Ancient history===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PrimusAllGoodThings-introdump.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|&amp;quot;I, Cyclonus, am not a Decepticon! And I am taking this opportunity to establish this so nobody will make this mistake later!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Cyclonus of [[Tetrahex|Upper Tetrahex]]&#039;&#039;&#039; was an ancient Cybertronian, [[Reproduction#2005 IDW continuity|forged]] in the years before [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]&#039;s [[Golden Age]], more than eight million years ago. {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}} Details of his youth are scant; at an early age, Cyclonus adopted the ideals of the religious sect known as the  [[Clavis Aurea]] {{storylink|Finest Hour: Dark Cybertron Chapter 5|Finest Hour}} and developed a deep spiritualism, worshipping the pantheon known as the [[Guiding Hand]]. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} {{storylink|Finest Hour: Dark Cybertron Chapter 5|Finest Hour}} Cyclonus was fluent in [[Ancient Cybertronian|Old Cybertronian]], {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}} and supposedly spent his time worshipping in the shadow of the [[Titan (group)|Titans]], reciting the creation legend known as the [[Primal Sacrament]] before the gigantic Transformers left the planet. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} &lt;br /&gt;
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During the subsequent [[First Cybertronian Civil War]] sparked by the collapse of the [[Thirteen]], {{storylink|Heavy}} Cyclonus rose to be the favorite bodyguard of the barbarian warrior  [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]], {{storylink|No Exit: Dark Cybertron Chapter 6|No Exit}}  and this esteemed position earned him a role in [[Nova Prime]]&#039;s inner cadre. Following the end of the war, Cyclonus was one of the Cybertronians who joined their leader in his search to find the lost [[Crystal City]] in the hopes of finding a Titan. They discovered [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] instead, and Cyclonus expressed his optimism that the ancient Transformer could impart wisdom derived from Cybertronian legend. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:DarkCybertron01-setcoursefortheanomaly.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]&lt;br /&gt;
During the subsequent Golden Age of Cybertron, Cyclonus first met [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], who would become one of his closest friends, in a basement bar. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Six million years ago, Nova Prime planned to spread Transformer civilization across the galaxy through conquest, and commissioned the first &#039;&#039;[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]&#039;&#039; starship, envisioned as the first step to establishing a &amp;quot;[[Pax Cybertronia]]&amp;quot; throughout the cosmos. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}} Cyclonus was appointed a senior officer on the vessel. {{storylink|Shockwaves}} When the crew discovered a mysterious spatial anomaly in the [[Benzuli Expanse]], he scanned its energy readings and was reminded of an old legend of a &amp;quot;[[Dead Universe]]&amp;quot;, an alternate reality of darkness and decay. Seeking to conquer this other reality, Nova Prime plunged the ship through the portal, trapping the crew in the Dead Universe. {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}} Turned into an undead creature who could only survive in the normal universe for a limited time, Cyclonus continued to serve Nova Prime, now calling himself Nemesis Prime. He had a fierce love of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and wanted to see it bring about an ordered universe, bringing structure to a chaotic universe. Ironically, he was absolutely &#039;&#039;mental&#039;&#039;, prone to unpredictable, violent actions; he tried to submerge this behind a fiction of being an ordered intellectual, and hoped ordering the universe might order him.&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Expansion===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Cyclonus IDW jetmode.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|left|No cockpit? How will Galvatron ride him??]]&lt;br /&gt;
Cyclonus was sent out of the [[Dead Universe]] to arm the [[Nega-Core]] and put up [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] as its guardian, but he made a divergence to see first hand the devastation of his beloved Cybertron. Pissed off, he decided to take his anger out on the nearest Transformer and so assaulted the &#039;&#039;[[Ark-12]]&#039;&#039;, helmed by [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hound]]&#039;s crew en route to [[Garrus-9]]. He was blown to bits, only to reform and keep on coming until [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] arrived and Cyclonus realized he was blowing his mission—too long outside of the Dead Universe can kill its inhabitants.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cyclonusunleashed.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Get the Holy Hand Grenade!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Arriving on [[Corata-Vaz]], he armed the Nega-Core but balked at activating Thunderwing, due to the destruction he caused Cybertron. Unfortunately Hound&#039;s crew and Magnus arrived, and [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]] goaded Cyclonus into attacking and in the process made Cyclonus realize he truly was a chaotic loony and just what Nemesis Prime wanted to erase. He was brought down, only to detach his hand, which flew off to activate Thunderwing. Using the distraction, Cyclonus escaped but Magnus sent another tracker after him. {{storylink|Spotlight: Cyclonus}} {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus made it back to the Dead Universe on time and was later patrolling the Benzuli Expanse with Galvatron to look for those who would disturb the [[Expansion]]. Upon spotting [[Cloudburst]]&#039;s ship, Cyclonus called &amp;quot;dibs&amp;quot; and Galvatron happily let Cyclonus attack the vessel. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}} After some time, Cyclonus finally destroyed the &#039;&#039;[[Mirror-Manifold]]&#039;&#039; just as its crew were beamed out by the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]], who had brand new [[Pretender|Pretender shells]] waiting for them. Designed to survive the Dead Universe, they were more than a match for Cyclonus and he was defeated. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Galvatron&#039;s Army===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AllHailMegatron14 Cyclonus Scourge.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|&amp;quot;I&#039;m not dead!&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;You will be soon, you&#039;re very ill.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I&#039;m getting better!&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;No you&#039;re not, you&#039;ll be stone dead in a moment!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
After recovering, Cyclonus made his way back to [[Gorlam Prime]], where he and other minions of Nemesis Prime began to slowly die after the Autobots disconnected them from the Dead Universe. After several years of wasting away, {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 1|Heart of Darkness #1}} he gathered the bodies of his former crewmates to recycle them with honor. One of them, [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], was still barely alive, and Cyclonus told him that he would put an end to his miserable existence. He was interrupted by Galvatron, who was now infused with the [[Darkness (G1)|Darkness]]. Galvatron blasted the bodies of the dead warriors, prompting Cyclonus to ask if he had gone binary. Galvatron revived Scourge, and created an army of [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s, which angered Cyclonus, who said they were [[spark]]less slaves and refused to let this happen to him. Galvatron assured Cyclonus that he had plans and would need a lieutenant to join him. Using the Darkness, Galvatron repaired Cyclonus&#039; spark and although he was unsure of their mission, Cyclonus told Scourge that as [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]], their new mission is to follow Galvatron. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 14|Rebirth}} Unbeknownst to Cyclonus and Scourge, the Darkness also exerted a subtle kind of control over them, making them more accordant to Galvatron&#039;s will. Cyclonus maintained a small hint of defiance, which would manifest from time-to-time.  {{storylink|Chaos Part Four: Genesis|Genesis}}      &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HeartofDarkness1 CyclonusScourge restored.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
Galvatron had Cyclonus, Scourge and the Sweeps search Gorlam Prime for signs of life, as every single inhabitant of the planet had mysteriously vanished while they were busy dying. After Cyclonus found nothing in the planet&#039;s data archives, they decided to investigate the portal to the Dead Universe, and on the way they found remains of their ally [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]&#039;s [[Micromaster]] bodyguards in some rubble. Cyclonus wanted to examine them, but was blown away by Galvatron who was more eager to get through the rubble. They eventually found Jhiaxus in a half-dead state, repaired him, and had him take them to the portal. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 1|Heart of Darkness #1}} There, they found themselves under attack by [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] and [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]]. Cyclonus and Scourge were defeated by Hardhead at first, but Galvatron turned the tide and sent the two to hunt down Arcee as she fled. Using heat-seeking missiles, Cyclonus destroyed the bridge under her feet and sent her falling into the abyss below. He then returned to Galvatron and left the planet in his quest to raise an army to battle the [[D-Void]], a new threat he had found in the Dead Universe. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 2|Heart of Darkness #2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HoD3 Cyclonus Galvatron HopeItsReal.jpg|thumb|left]]&lt;br /&gt;
Though Galvatron turned out to be very good at recruiting (and resurrecting) troops for his army, Cyclonus considered him a bit loopy and was unsure if this D-Void was even real. Unwisely, he voiced his opinion around Galvatron, but was merely mildly chastised by his leader. Cyclonus later accompanied Galvatron to the planet [[Dykayra]], where they investigated ruins similar to ones found on Gorlam Prime. Inside, they discovered another Dead Universe portal and none other than Nemesis Prime, who was alive and well despite having been betrayed and killed by Galvatron years earlier. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 3|Heart of Darkness #3}} Nemesis revealed that he had been resurrected by the D-Void and attacked Galvatron, prompting Cyclonus and the others to come to their leader&#039;s aid. Their small scout party was beaten back by the powerful Nemesis, who transformed into a monstrous avatar of the D-Void&#039;s power, but managed to vanquish him by summoning Galvatron&#039;s entire army. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 4|Heart of Darkness #4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Seeking to add [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s Autobots to his army, Galvatron traveled towards [[Earth]]. On the way, the ship under his command ran into a space-time distortion, and inside it they found a block of ice containing what appeared to be organic and robotic corpses. But when the crew thawed the ice, the dead came to life, and Cyclonus and the others found themselves fighting against a [[zombie]] outbreak. Their ship crashed in [[Las Vegas]] on Earth, where they were attacked by Prime&#039;s Autobots, who didn&#039;t trust their intentions. Cyclonus eventually surrendered, but not without sarcasm. {{storylink|The Transformers: Infestation issue 1|The Transformers: Infestation #1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cyclonus Chaos IDW24.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
Though they eventually stopped bickering with Galvatron long enough to defeat [[Britt]], the zombie mastermind, the Autobots refused to join Galvatron&#039;s army. With the zombies safely deposited in the distant past of the Dead Universe, Cyclonus and the others warped back to their base. {{storylink|The Transformers: Infestation issue 2|The Transformers: Infestation #2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Galvatron then took his entire army with him to Cybertron, declaring the planet their first line of defense against the D-Void. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 4|Heart of Darkness #4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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With Cybertron under his control, Galvatron sent Cyclonus and a number of Sweeps to take the [[Kimia Facility]] from the Autobots. Cyclonus and his group killed many of those on board and brought the space station into Cybertron&#039;s orbit. He arrived on the planet&#039;s surface just in time to prevent [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] from doing any more damage to Galvatron and carried his leader away from the battlefield. {{storylink|Chaos Part One: Lamentations|Lamentations}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Chaos CyclonusGalvatron Genesis.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|left]]&lt;br /&gt;
After Galvatron fed the Heart of Darkness into Vector Sigma in an effort to destroy Cybertron, Cyclonus attacked him, angrily claiming that Galvatron had brainwashed him into serving him and that he had forced him to harm Cybertron, something that made Cyclonus furious. However, Galvatron was too powerful for Cyclonus to damage and he tossed him aside with ease. {{storylink|Chaos Part Four: Genesis|Genesis}} After Optimus Prime plunged the Matrix into Vector Sigma to defeat the D-Void, Cyclonus was given a &amp;quot;new lease on life&amp;quot;, losing his undead status, and was dragged to safety by [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]]. Thereafter, he was imprisoned alongside the Decepticons despite his claims that he was not one of them, until their makeshift prison in Kimia&#039;s gun barrel was emptied and they were ordered to beat down a [[NAIL]] riot. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Joining the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Cyclonus NoDecepticon Liars.jpg|thumb|upright=0.55|[[Infestation (IDW)|Suck it]], [[The Transformers: Heart of Darkness|Trebek]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
The day of the &#039;&#039;[[Lost Light]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s launch, Cyclonus took a farewell flight around the reborn Cybertron, reminiscing as he surveyed the untamed landscape. He was on his way to see Rodimus about something he was promised when he detected a life sign he took to be that of Scourge. It turned out instead to be the remains of Sweeps that [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] had strung up inside an abandoned structure. Before Cyclonus could get an explanation as to what Whirl had been doing with them, the Autobot attacked him and blew the place up. The two engaged in an aerial chase, passing over the launching site of the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; and accidentally clipping [[Rung (G1)|Rung]]&#039;s arm off in the process. Cyclonus finally landed and tried to reason with Whirl, stating that he made a mistake and he didn&#039;t care what the Autobot was engaged in. When Whirl called him a Decepticon, Cyclonus exasperatedly tried to point out that he had never been such, only to be tackled off a cliff. Whirl landed on top, with Cyclonus being knocked unconscious after absorbing the fall&#039;s impact, one of his helmet horns being broken off in the process. After the situation with Whirl had been [[Tailgate (G1)|unexpectedly defused]], Cyclonus was left behind on Cybertron while the others were brought aboard the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; for repairs. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus awoke in time to see the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; taking off. Not wanting to be left behind, he transformed, flew up and attached himself to the ship&#039;s hull just before it [[Quantum generator|quantum jump]]ed. Unfortunately, something went wrong, and Cyclonus was flung off the ship as it arrived in a different part of the galaxy. He fell to a planetoid below, along with forty Autobots who were sucked out of a hull breach, and landed in a lake after undergoing atmospheric reentry. [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]], and [[Rewind (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rewind]] pulled him out and after he had recovered, Cyclonus finally made his appointment with Rodimus. Rodimus wasted no time in pointing out that while his assistance against Galvatron had been invaluable, Cyclonus was still responsible for the deaths of many Autobots during the assault on Kimia.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HangersOn Whirl Cyclonus.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.55|This is how slash begins.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Cyclonus didn&#039;t deny a thing, and simply stated that it was war and he was following orders. He then told Rodimus that he didn&#039;t want to be a Decepticon OR an Autobot and he wanted to help find a fresh start on the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;. Rodimus agreed to grant him a chance to prove himself. Ultra Magnus and Whirl arrived, with Ultra Magnus not-so-subtly warning Cyclonus against making trouble. Rodimus then suggested that Cyclonus and Whirl clear the air between them after their battle on Cybertron. Whirl put forth a totally insincere and skewed offering of peace. Cyclonus responded by &#039;&#039;hugging&#039;&#039; him and whispering that he&#039;d kill Whirl at some unspecified point and the Autobot would never see it coming. Later, Cyclonus attended a gathering of the crew and listened to Rodimus address their current situation. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}}   &lt;br /&gt;
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When a [[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeater]] was loose on the ship, Rodimus ordered the majority of the crew to pair off and lock themselves in habitation suites until the situation was resolved. Cyclonus ended up with Tailgate, who was stuck halfway transformed at the moment and unable to walk. Cyclonus carried him to their room, noting a wary look from Hoist along the way, and unceremoniously dumped Tailgate on the floor. Both formerly being of the original Ark&#039;s crew under Nova Prime, Cyclonus caught Tailgate up on the six million years of history they both missed, explaining the [[Great War (G1)|Autobot-Decepticon war]] as he understood it. He then wondered aloud which side Tailgate would have fought on if he had been active during it. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cyclonus Tailgate LifeAftertheBigBang.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|DAMMIT, JANET!]]&lt;br /&gt;
After hearing Cyclonus&#039; summary, Tailgate got it in his head that the Decepticons were freedom fighters and declared that he wanted to be one. After Rodimus set Tailgate straight on the true nature of the Decepticons, Tailgate angrily confronted Cyclonus, accusing him of being misleading. Cyclonus calmly pointed out Tailgate&#039;s naïveté, but the smaller robot wasn&#039;t hearing it and struck Cyclonus&#039; arm. Cyclonus violently backhanded and kicked him in response, before exiting the room without another word and leaving his shaken roommate curled up on the floor. {{storylink|Life After the Big Bang}}&lt;br /&gt;
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A while later, Cyclonus was sitting alone in [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]&#039;s bar. He told Tailgate to drop dead when the latter asked him if he wanted to socialize. {{storylink|Interiors}} Despite initially appearing disinterested in attending Tailgate&#039;s [[Act of Affiliation]] ceremony at his roommate&#039;s request, Cyclonus secretly showed up, and watched from behind a curtain. The ceremony was soon interrupted by the [[Galactic Council]], and Cyclonus was among the group who were teleported to the planet [[Theophany]]&#039;s surface. When they discovered the ruins of [[Crystal City]], Cyclonus did a quick fly-over and reported to Rodimus that it seemed that the city had been attacked, but there were no bodies in evidence. The group subsequently found the inert body of a [[Titan (group)|Titan]] in the ruins. Cyclonus was in awe of the discovery, revealing to Rewind that he used to pray in the shadow of ancient Titans back before he left Cybertron. At Rewind&#039;s plea, he recited the creation story of the [[Guiding Hand]] for the group.  Rewind returned the favor by sharing archived footage of Cybertron from Cyclonus&#039; era with him.&lt;br /&gt;
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When the Titan violently reawakened, the Galactic Council sent shock-troops to Crystal City in response. Cyclonus joined the others in fending them off until the situation was resolved and everyone was transported back to the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;, which then quantum-jumped to safety. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}}  &lt;br /&gt;
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Upon discovering [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]&#039;s decapitated body in the oil reservoir, Rodimus&#039; first instinct was to blame Cyclonus. [[Drift (G1)|Drift]]&#039;s enthusiastic attempts to interrogate Cyclonus were less than successful, however, as the larger bot simply overpowered him until Ultra Magnus intervened. Though Cyclonus icily explained that he had no beef with Red Alert, the true clincher was when [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] worked out Red Alert&#039;s injuries were self-inflicted. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus took part in a mission to [[Temptoria]], where it was believed a group of Decepticons were holding the Circle of Light. Fighting alongside Whirl, he made it clear the two of them would never be square and he still intended to kill Whirl. Shortly after Cyclonus saved Tailgate from a bomb, Whirl locked the door, trapping Cyclonus and Rewind with said bomb. Cyclonus shielded the small Autobot as best he could as the device exploded. His badly-damaged form was dragged to the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; medibay by Tailgate alone. Chromedome, not knowing that it was Cyclonus that had saved Rewind, expressed disappointment that Cyclonus had not died. Inspired by the ritual of Innermost Energon, Tailgate attempted to leave Cyclonus an offering as others had done for Rewind, only for him to rebuke it and label Tailgate pathetic. After seeing the offerings left for Rewind, he helped Tailgate pick up the pieces of broken vial. {{storylink|Before &amp;amp; After}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus was interviewed for Rewind&#039;s movie documenting the travels of the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;—though he requested that a subtitle saying &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;NOT A DECEPTICON&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;quot; be displayed during his segments. While claiming to not know the meaning of &amp;quot;happy&amp;quot;, he admitted that he was impressed by the great [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]], and later was pulled into a group picture of the crew at &#039;&#039;Swerve&#039;s&#039;&#039;. {{storylink|Little Victories}}&lt;br /&gt;
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A short while later, Cyclonus found himself at the center of a security incident when his singing of &amp;quot;Glory to Cybertron, Glinting in the Heavens!&amp;quot; in the [[Cybertronian language#2005 IDW continuity|Primal Vernacular]] was mistaken to be him brutally murdering Tailgate in their shared quarters. Once that situation was peaceably resolved, Cyclonus joined roughly one hundred of the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s crew for a brief shore leave on the planet [[Hedonia]]. {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}} During this, Cyclonus joined Rung, Rewind, Tailgate, and Skids in browsing a gift shop outside of the bar they had left Swerve and Ultra Magnus in. {{storylink|Signal to Noise}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After being picked up by Rung, Whirl, Skids, and Rewind, he was taken to a bar where he threw a bit of an exaggerated tantrum to keep his drinking partners from discovering something he&#039;d been hiding for some time—that Tailgate, while certainly older than the rest, was not the incredible, space-faring [[Primal Vanguard]] member he had painted himself to be  Tailgate was, in fact, a waste disposal bot who was such a nobody that no one bothered to look for him when he disappeared. Taking pity on his roommate, Cyclonus decided to teach Tailgate a song in Old Cybertronian. {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}} &lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] went on a rampage through the ship, Cyclonus was part of the contingent who tried to stop him. Hearing Rewind&#039;s remark that Overlord was incapable of being killed, Cyclonus replied that he knew—better than most—that &#039;&#039;anyone&#039;&#039; can be killed. {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}} After Overlord was ejected from the ship, Cyclonus was invited by Chromedome to attended the funeral service for the deceased, pleasing Tailgate with his presence. {{storylink|The Gloaming}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Not long afterwards Tailgate admitted to Cyclonus that he had a terminal illness, the fatal and incurable [[cybercrosis]]. Cyclonus initially appeared cool and unfeeling in front of Tailgate, but upon leaving their hab-suite, silently self-mutilated his face with his claws. Cyclonus was subsequently invited by Rodimus to join an away team to investigate [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]], and agreed to go on the condition he could bring Tailgate with him. {{storylink|Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon|The Fecund Moon}} Once down on the moon&#039;s surface, the team were attacked by [[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]]&#039;s [[Titan Hunter]]s, and Cyclonus and Whirl disobeyed Rodimus&#039;s orders for retreat in favor of a counterattack. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Overcoming their pursuers, the pair soon located the prison that the rest of their team had been consigned to, hanging over a smelting pool. Though reluctant to leave Luna 1 just yet, Cyclonus joined Whirl in breaking into a nearby armory to gather weapons for an escape attempt, but was abruptly stabbed through the midriff by a [[Legislator]]. Whirl fought off the attacker, and he and the relatively-uninjured Cyclonus then teamed up with other rescued prisoners, [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]] and the remaining survivors of the [[Circle of Light]], just as an army of Legislators attacked en masse. Whirl proposed a deal to Cyclonus, asking him to call off his previous death threats if they made it out of the fight alive, and the duo rushed into battle wielding [[Great Sword]]s procured from the armory. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}} As the battle raged, the curiously-disproportionate strength of Cyclonus&#039;s spark even proved able to energize his appropriated Great Sword&#039;s blade. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After Dai Atlas fell to [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]], Cyclonus rose to the zealot&#039;s call for challengers, and overcame his foe&#039;s physical superiority by plunging his remaining horn into Saber&#039;s optic. Denouncing Star Saber&#039;s fanaticism, Cyclonus attempted to finish the reeling enforcer off with his Great Sword, but his opponent teleported out before the killing blow could be struck.  Later, after the Legislators had retreated, Cyclonus and Whirl met back up on the lip of the smelting pool, where Whirl asked Cyclonus if their &amp;quot;deal&amp;quot; was still good. Cyclonus briefly entertained a fantasy of shoving the damaged Whirl into the smelting pool, but ultimately agreed and flew away.&lt;br /&gt;
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The next day aboard the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;, Cyclonus sat with the dying Tailgate, singing to him as the latter&#039;s cybercrosis entered its final stages. Though Tailgate was afraid of the painful end the disease promised, Cyclonus refused to terminate him prematurely, holding out hope for a last-minute cure, which &#039;&#039;seemed&#039;&#039; to arrive when a page from Ratchet called him to the medibay. Taligate&#039;s spark had shrunk too far for the cure that had been divined, but Whirl then suggested using the Great Sword to channel some of Cyclonus&#039;s spark&#039;s excess energy &#039;&#039;into&#039;&#039; Tailgate&#039;s, restoring it to a point where the cure could take effect. Cyclonus did so with only minutes to spare, stabbing his roommate in the spark with his Great Sword, and successfully re-energizing his spark. A short time later, now with his missing horn replaced with a new one made for him by Tailgate as a gift, Cyclonus explained the whole situation to Ultra Magnus, including his theory that Vector Sigma had supercharged his spark when it restored him back on Cybertron. Impressed by Cyclonus&#039;s deeds, Magnus formally welcomed Cyclonus aboard the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; with a firm handshake. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dark Cybertron===&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus was present to welcome Orion Pax and his team aboard the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;. A [[Hardhead (G1)|member]] of Pax&#039;s crew immediately accused him of being a Decepticon. While angered by this remark, Cyclonus chose to remain silent. Cyclonus was later on the bridge when Starscream contacted the ship and uploaded the readings of a portal over Cybertron. When Starscream asked Cyclonus what he thought, he confirmed that the readings are identical to the ones he saw when &#039;&#039;Ark-1&#039;&#039; was pulled into the Dead Universe six million years ago. {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}} Because of his experiences, Cyclonus was recruited by Rodimus to join the team entering the Dead Universe.  Hardhead lightheartedly called Cyclonus a coward, which prompted Whirl to try and start a fight. Much to Whirl&#039;s dismay, Cyclonus quickly disregarded the idea and departed with the rest of the team into the Dead Universe. Cyclonus briefly became separated from the rest of the group but quickly located them. His arrival mysteriously caused the cyberwraiths that were attacking the team to flee. But all was not right with Cyclonus, as he proceeded to vomit black energon, while assuring the rest of the team that he was fine. {{storylink|Black Metal: Dark Cybertron Chapter 2|Black Metal}} Cyclonus later started leaking fluids from his face and claimed it was from the heat, but in reality, the Dead Universe was freezing. Despite his protests not to touch him, Orion tried to provide medical aid before being interrupted by the believed-to-have-perished [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]], who encouraged them to not touch Cyclonus and to hear him out. {{storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After he explained himself to the team, Nightbeat went on to introduce himself to Cyclonus, and much to his surprise, carried out a cold-reading that let him deduct many details of Cyclonus&#039; life, including the condition of Tailgate. Furious at this invasion of privacy, Cyclonus grabbed Nightbeat by the throat and told him he was lucky Cyclonus would not kill him, or the entire team for that matter. Orion calmed Cyclonus down, and apologized for not intervening with the cold-read. As the team continued to push on, Hardhead asked Nightbeat why he told them not to touch Cyclonus. Nightbeat then asked Cyclonus to hold up his hand, and he revealed that he broke his forcefield generator after a bad landing, causing the Dead Universe to infect him. Troubled that the Dead Universe had reclaimed him, Cyclonus went on to say that he didn&#039;t belong there when a containment cube suddenly erupted around them. Nightbeat revealed to them that he was still Nova Prime&#039;s sleeper agent, who then proceeded to head towards the site. {{storylink|Finest Hour: Dark Cybertron Chapter 5|Finest Hour}} &lt;br /&gt;
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While trapped, Cyclonus regarded Hardhead&#039;s attempt to headbutt his way out as foolish. When Nova Prime arrived, he soon spied his former crew mate and mocked him, saying that the only reason he was on the Ark was because he was Galvatron&#039;s favorite bodyguard, and is nothing more than a &amp;quot;hanger-on&amp;quot;. This caused Cyclonus to give the word for Hardhead to smash through the crack in the cube that Orion had made but after breaking through, the cube resealed itself. Cyclonus bore witness as Nova destroyed Hardhead&#039;s forcefield generator, causing the Dead Universe to consume and disintegrate him. {{storylink|No Exit: Dark Cybertron Chapter 6|No Exit}} Nova brought Cyclonus and the rest of the team to his citadel in the Dead Universe where they found that Nova was using the barely living [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] as a space bridge. Cyclonus and the others were then locked in a cell where Nightbeat revealed to them that Nova planned to use their sparks to strengthen the space bridge so he could cross over back into the universe. After Rodimus challenged Nightbeat with a puzzle, re-establishing Nightbeat&#039;s true self, he let Cyclonus and the others out to go rescue Kup. {{storylink|The Dead Are Not Enough: Dark Cybertron Chapter 7|The Dead Are Not Enough}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The team fought through a horde of Sweeps as Cyclonus began to grow weaker from the effects of the Dead Universe. Orion ordered him to guard the door while they freed Kup, and granted his permission to shoot on sight. However, Cyclonus grew even more tired until he fell into unconsciousness. When Nova arrived on the scene, he hurled his body at the recently released Kup. {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}} Cyclonus slowly began to stir just as Orion engaged Nova. When Nova had beaten down Orion, Cyclonus and Nightbeat intervened and engaged him, only to be smacked down by the corrupt Prime. However, Orion got back up with new confidence, and anointed himself Optimus Prime again before killing Nova once and for all. {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus and the rest of the team discovered that the portal they used to cross over from the living universe had closed and that the Dead Universe was rapidly contracting around them. However, from somewhere far away, Cyclonus and Optimus could hear singing. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} Turns out, the singing they heard was a drinking song being sung in &#039;&#039;Swerve&#039;s&#039;&#039; and the singing was being heard through Nova Prime&#039;s corpse. They used Nova&#039;s equipment to turn him into a space bridge and emerged from [[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]]&#039;s chest {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}} Cyclonus, along with Kup and Nightbeat immediately collapsed after emerging, not being able to survive long outside of the Dead Universe. Skids, Brainstorm, and Rodimus helped carry them towards Brainstorm&#039;s lab to heal them. Cyclonus protested the idea, claiming he didn&#039;t want to be saved and the universe was coming to an end anyways. He was cut short by Rodimus when they reached the surface to see that the sky above Cybertron had come alive with images from the past, as every moment in time was occurring all at once. The group was picked up by the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; just as the army of Ammonites spontaneously exploded due to [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)|someone]]&#039;s actions below the surface. Now in his lab, Brainstorm whipped up a cure and saved Cyclonus and the others. Cyclonus was among the group of Autobots who confronted Starscream and later joined the crowd that was waiting for [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] to step off the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;. {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Return to the &#039;&#039;Light&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus was walking around the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; when Tailgate leapt upon him, cheerily poking him in the head. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}} At &#039;&#039;Swerve&#039;s&#039;&#039;, he then silently looked on as Tailgate began chatting with [[Getaway]] before silently storming out of the bar. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner&#039;s Guide|Predestination: A Beginner&#039;s Guide}} When the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; suddenly vanished, Cyclonus was one of the twenty crew members that boarded the Rodpod. After taking a headcount, he listened to [[Crosscut (Autobot)|Crosscut]] as he talked about his latest play...before he suddenly vanished after the lights flickered! After Tailgate, full of bravado due to his recent praise, accused Megatron of killing the vanished Crosscut, Cyclonus joined Ratchet in talking down Tailgate before Megatron then pulled a gun on Tailgate after the small Autobot proposed locking him up. Riptide then put his weapon into the fray.  Cyclonus attempted to defuse the situation, but [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] and [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] drew their weapons on Cyclonus, neither trusting him. After the lights flickered a second time, Cyclonus had disappeared, though his Great Sword had not. {{storylink|Twenty Plus One}} After  Megatron and a alternate Rewind shut down the quantum engines, Cyclonus reappeared in the Rodpod. {{storylink|slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|The Road Not Taken}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus then embarked on a mission to the past to prevent Brainstorm from killing Orion Pax alongside Rodimus, Rewind, Tailgate, Chromedome, Rung, Whirl and Riptide, ending up inside the trailer of [[Roller (IDW)|Roller]]. After a few tense moments, the time travelers made a cover story, pretending they were reinforcements sent by Zeta Prime to help Pax. Later on, Cyclonus and Whirl ended up fighting a weapons platform. {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 1: All Our Parlous Yesterdays|All Our Parlous Yesterdays}} &lt;br /&gt;
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On the next leg of their journey through the past, Cyclonus got to visit Iacon four million years in the past, at a time when Cybertron still thrived as it had in his day. He was overwhelmed by the beauty of the world he lost millennia ago, and was moved to finally apologize to Tailgate for beating him shortly after they first met. At [[Maccadam&#039;s Old Oil House|Maccadam&#039;s New Oil House]], they barely escaped a bar fight involving Megatron and Impactor. {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 2: Stet|Stet}} At the final stop, Cyclonus and the others prevented Brainstorm from completing his true mission to kill Megatron (while inexplicably also ensuring Megatron was born in the first place). While trying to find a way back to the present, Cyclonus and Rodimus inadvertently created the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;s&#039;&#039; quantum engines retroactively, as well as the sparkeater that they would one day find in their own ship&#039;s hold. {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 3: Predestination: An Expert&#039;s Guide|Predestination: An Expert&#039;s Guide}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus was one of the select few to witness Brainstorm&#039;s trial. {{storylink|Our Steps Will Always Rhyme}} He was also present at Thunderclash&#039;s pre-wake, but opted to sit quietly at the back of the ballroom. Tailgate insisted that he get on the dance floor, but Cyclonus declined. After the party, he returned to the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; with most of the crew. {{storylink|The Sensuous Frame}} Soon after, at Swerve&#039;s EarthDance, Tailgate offered to dance with him. At first, he refused, but after hearing the song that was playing, he changed his mind. It was too late; Tailgate was already dancing with Getaway. {{storylink|The Frail Gaze}} Cyclonus, along with Tailgate, Rung, Skids, and Bluestreak, volunteered to investigate the [[Swearth|life-size holomatter Earth]] projected by Swerve that was trailing the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;. The ship&#039;s upgraded [[holomatter]] engine gave Cyclonus a female avatar with fancy, ruffled clothes. The team found an apartment to use as a base of operations. After their new neighbors got locked out of their apartment, the three were found to be a holomatter avatar of Swerve that had been fractured into three parts. Eventually, Swerve figured out where his injury was, allowing [[Velocity (G1)|Velocity]] to repair him and put an end to the whole episode. {{storylink|The Frail Gaze|The Frail Gaze}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus woke up once to find Tailgate absent from his recharge slab. After silently heading to &#039;&#039;Swerve&#039;s&#039;&#039;, observing Chromedome and Rewind holding hands on his way, he entered to have Swerve offer him an [[Old Corroder]] as a thanks for saving him during the Swearth debacle. After taking the drink to, as he put it, &amp;quot;steel his nerves&amp;quot;, he strode out of the bar and headed to Whirl&#039;s quarters, where he expressed his concerns about Getaway and Tailgate; but Whirl said that Tailgate was better off with Getaway then with him, which then prompted the watchmaker to ask why he even bothered coming to him with his problems. After explaining that Whirl was the only one he could rely upon to tell him the painful truth because he didn&#039;t care about his feelings, Cyclonus left Whirl&#039;s quarters before eventually realizing something was wrong. He then rushed back over, only to find Whirl had lost his memories of his, Getaway, and Atomizer&#039;s plan...but not before managing to leave a clue by setting all the chronometers in his room to Megatron&#039;s hab-suite number; &amp;quot;113&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus rushed down to the hab-suite and arrived just as Megatron was about to begin attacking Tailgate. He then threw his Great Sword at Megatron through the doorway, and the sword sank into Megatron&#039;s chest. Charging into the room, Cyclonus bludgeoned Megatron into unconsciousness with a chunk of recharge slab before taking Tailgate and fleeing for an escape pod. Realizing that Getaway had set Tailgate up, Cyclonus was stopped just before he could reach the escape pod by the ship&#039;s security team, who opened fire upon him when he reached for his Great Sword, grievously wounding him and leaving Tailgate suffering his worst panic attack yet. {{storylink|The Lopsided Triangle}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Fortunately, Cyclonus was a tough old warrior, and came around after some repairs. Megatron apologised for lashing out at him and Tailgate, which Cyclonus accepted, but he expressed discontent when he learned Rodimus had Chromedome perform mnemosurgery on the comatose Tailgate to find out that Getaway was the one who had set him up. {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When a time window was discovered in [[Swerve&#039;s]], a small ceremony was held to visit the past and mourn the dead. Cyclonus participated in the festivities. {{storylink|No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases}} He was also in attendance at movie night during the discussion of [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] despairing that Cybertronian society still felt it necessary to differentiate between Autobots and Decepticons and finding it appalling that the Decepticons had mutilated Sentinel Prime&#039;s corpse. {{storylink|The Last Autobot}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus was part of the exploration party who were abandoned on the Necrobot&#039;s world by a mutiny aboard the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;. He, Tailgate, and the rest who were deemed too friendly with Megatron were left to die as the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] moved in on their former leader. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}} Although an opportunity to escape presented itself, Cyclonus and the crew were unable to take a collection of comatose organics with them, which they had found in the Necrobot&#039;s basement. The heroes resolved to stay behind in an effort to defend the fallen from the DJD. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 2: The Sun in Flight|The Sun in Flight}} &lt;br /&gt;
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As the group prepared what defenses they had, Cyclonus and Whirl had something of a spark-to-spark talk while fixing the perimeter cannons. Whirl wanted to know if Cyclonus and Tailgate ever properly talked or declared their &#039;&#039;conjunx endura&#039;&#039; status after Getaway&#039;s manipulations. Cyclonus said no, and indicated he thought Tailgate was too bright a spark for him under any circumstances. But that wouldn&#039;t stop him from splitting the world open and tearing down the sky to protect him. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}} As the fight began, Cyclonus confronted Overlord, the latest and scariest of the DJD&#039;s allies to arrive. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage|Rage, Rage}} He eventually retreated back inside the fortress as Megatron brought a swift and final end to his most infamous monsters. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 6: Do Not Go Gentle|Do Not Go Gentle}} &lt;br /&gt;
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After the battle, it was discovered that the Necrobot&#039;s &amp;quot;organics&amp;quot; were actually disguised Cybertronians. These &amp;quot;[[Disappeared]]&amp;quot;, Autobot and Decepticon alike, were awakened to reacclimatize to the universe after their long sleep. Tailgate was showing off his strength to the new arrivals, and Cyclonus tried to temper the exuberance of his friend. One of the Decepticons, [[Fangry (G1)|Fangry]], clocked Tailgate as the &amp;quot;baddest &#039;bot in the yard&amp;quot; and tried to provoke him by shoulder-checking Cyclonus. However, Cyclonus had deeper problems to worry about. Tailgate artificial Outlier abilities were becoming unstable. He needed recharging more often after exerting his strength, but also flailed wildly in his sleep, lashing out and potentially harming himself. Cyclonus tried to restrain him, but would be injured himself in the process. When Tailgate awoke and saw Cyclonus&#039;s damage, he jumped to the conclusion that Fangry was responsible. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 1: Some Other Cybertron|Some Other Cybertron}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus caught up to Tailgate after he pushed around the Decepticons, scaring most of them and nearly killing Fangry. Cyclonus tried to counsel Tailgate on what it meant to take a life, like he did so many times while fighting Deathsaurus&#039;s troopers. He was unwilling to openly express how Tailgate had hurt Cyclonus and himself, though, and so Tailgate mostly cast off Cyclonus&#039;s worries as him being overprotective. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 2: Anomie|Anomie}} Tailgate&#039;s fits in his sleep only got worse, and next cost Cyclonus an entire arm. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 3: A World Misplaced|A World Misplaced}} Nevertheless, he responded to a call for help from Whirl and Swerve when they discovered Whirl&#039;s nemesis, [[Killmaster]], among the slower-to-rise Disappeared. Cyclonus and Whirl teamed up to turn Killmaster&#039;s own wand against him. Still, Cyclonus&#039;s damage was enough for Whirl to actually show an interest. Although Cyclonus withheld as best he could, Whirl saw through Cyclonus&#039;s lies and realized Tailgate was responsible, and worse, didn&#039;t know it. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 4: Bad Moon Rising|Bad Moon Rising}} Whirl spoke to Tailgate about what he had been doing behind Cyclonus&#039;s back, but they were all distracted by the return of Rodimus&#039;s team from the [[Functionist Universe|Functionist Cybertron]] before much could be said about it. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 5: Modes of Production|Modes of Production}} {{storylink|Dissolution Part 6: This Machine Kills Fascists|This Machine Kills Fascists}} &lt;br /&gt;
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In order to get back on the path of Getaway, the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;, and Cyberutopia, Rodimus had his team mass-shift the body of a dead Decepticon named [[Skip]] into a moderately-serviceable transport ship. As they prepared to leave, though, Tailgate told Cyclonus he was staying behind, and Cyclonus needed to leave without him. After speaking to Whirl, Tailgate decided Cyclonus was better off without him until he fixed his Outlier issues, and Cyclonus would never leave him willingly. For a moment, Cyclonus stoically accepted Tailgate&#039;s rejection, as he did most things, but his feelings compelled him to return. Tailgate felt compelled to push Cyclonus away more forcibly then. As undefined as their relationship had been, it was now definitively over. Cyclonus boarded Skip and sat quietly in the corner. As he began to carve his face again in pain, however, Whirl came to his side and stopped him. The two friends sat together in silence as the ship took off. {{storylink|After Megatron (A Dissolution Epilogue)|After Megatron}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Aboard the ship, Cyclonus largely kept to himself, having a brief discussion about the future and happiness with Ultra Magnus, before Rodimus called him into the cabin to inform him that [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Fortress Maximus]] had found evidence suggesting Tailgate was dead. {{storylink|Sardines}} At this news, Cyclonus became despondent, losing the will to live entirely so he could reunite with his lover in the [[Transformer afterlife|Afterspark]]. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (3): You Are Here|You Are Here}} As he stalked out of the cabin, he found himself caught in the prank war between [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] and [[Anode]] and attempted to murder the latter with his [[Great Sword]] only to wind up raking Rewind by accident. Before he could then kill Chromedome for striking him, Whirl intervened and allowed his friend to collapse in his arms. The tender moment was interrupted when Skip&#039;s mass-displacement began to wear off completely and [[Ten]] told everyone to listen to him. {{storylink|Sardines}} The legislator instructed the engineers aboard to modify Skip&#039;s engines to allow them access to the [[Warren]] so that they could reach a [[Mederi]] facility. Though the modifications were successful, the crew was forced to &amp;quot;abandon Skip&amp;quot; with their bodies being ravaged by the super-compressed space. They had however managed to reach the original Mederi, falling into its gravity well. The moon&#039;s systems repaired them all and, based on Cyclonus&#039;s powerful desire to see Tailgate again, presented itself as the Afterspark, as he&#039;d been raised to expect it as. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (1): Metastasis|Metastasis}} {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (3): You Are Here|You Are Here}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Upon awakening, Cyclonus quickly pieced together where the crew had supposedly wound up and explained his theory to his friends. When the &amp;quot;ghosts&amp;quot; of [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailcutter]] and [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] showed up however, he quickly flew off to find Tailgate, tenderly reuniting with him. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (1): Metastasis|Metastasis}} As the two walked back to the hovering Matrix, they discussed their relationship and swore to never be apart again. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (2): The God War|The God War}} As the couple prepared to &amp;quot;ascend&amp;quot; with the rest of the crew however, the landscape began to distort as Rodimus&#039;s group had discovered the truth of where they were. A somber Whirl then delivered the news that Tailgate himself was not real but a sophisticated holomatter facsimile. As the other ghosts began to vanish, Cyclonus mournfully confessed his love for Tailgate before embracing him. When Whirl tried to rouse him however, it transpired that Tailgate really was present. The happy reunion was cut short however when the rest of the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s crew arrived, now mutated into [[Sparkeater (creature)|sparkeaters]]. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (3): You Are Here|You Are Here}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:LL20-CyclonusKillsStarSaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|FATALITY. CYCLONUS WINS. FLAWLESS VICTORY.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Salvation soon arrived in the form of allies bearing weapons and a ship. While most of the group searched for a way to cure their mutated friends, Cyclonus joined the boarding party to take back the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;, swearing to kill Getaway for what he&#039;d done to Tailgate and promising his partner that they would be reunited at the day&#039;s end. Upon docking in Shuttle Bay Four, the blast doors immediately began to seal, with only Cyclonus and Rodimus managing to escape. The duo then ran to the bridge to confront their foe only to find him backed up by Star Saber and [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 1): A Dance Before Dying|A Dance Before Dying}} Cyclonus immediately turned to jet mode and flew off causing Star Saber to give chase. Once he&#039;d lured his foe to a tight corridor, Cyclonus reverted to robot mode and bisected him. Eulogizing his opponent, he prayed that [[Primus]] might forgive the zealot&#039;s sins. He caught up with Rodimus in the fuel furnace, disarming (literally) Getaway as the escapologist tried to destroy the ship. As the terrified mutineer ran into the flames, a determined Rodimus followed succeeding in bringing their former comrade to safety. With that done, the two immediately set to work on fixing the sprinkler system activating it in time to see Getaway be eaten alive by a swarm of Whirl-tamed [[Scraplet]]s with Cyclonus theorizing that the predators had assumed Primus&#039;s likeness after interfacing with Mederi&#039;s telepathic field to determine Getaway&#039;s greatest desire. A call then came in directing their attention to a massive tear in reality manifesting itself outside. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 2): Lūstrāre|Lūstrāre}} With the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; back under their control, everyone made ready to evacuate only to find that the ship was unable to match the gravity of the rift winding up in the [[Benzene Cluster]] now populated by five multi-coloured copies of ancient Cybertron. As they touched down on one, the group came under attack from the [[Black Block Consortia]], now reduced to a puppet state controlled by the [[Adaptus|Grand Architect]]. The being invited them all aboard his [[Worldsweeper]] where the group bore witness to the five Cybertrons being used to drill a hole between universes. From the other universe came a fleet, with [[Last Light (ship)|a duplicate]] of the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; flying point, whose captain called and revealed himself to be [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 3): Farsickness|Farsickness}}&lt;br /&gt;
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From out of the portal then came the [[Functionist Universe]]&#039;s version of Cybertron, now transformed into a robot mode cast in the likeness of [[Primus]]. As the avatar laid waste to Benzene, Megatron freed the prisoners and brought them aboard the &#039;&#039;Last Light&#039;&#039; to catch up. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 4): The Return of the King|The Return of the King}} Soon enough, everyone gathered on the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; to brainstorm a plan to defeat the Functionists. When [[Epistemus]] proposed exploiting [[Rossum&#039;s Trinity]], Cyclonus refused, citing that Tailgate would be inside &amp;quot;Primus&amp;quot; when he exploded pushing everyone to consider a plan that didn&#039;t involve destroying Cybertron. When the group decided to attack [[Vector Sigma]] via an energy weapon, Cyclonus pipped up that he had once interfaced with the supercomputer could repel any attack and knew it would be able to protect itself from Cybertronian energy, prompting [[Anode]] to opine it be attacked from all the sides at once via the [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]]s. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 5): The Unremembering|The Unremembering}} With a duplicate [[Matrix of Leadership]], Cyclonus accompanied Taligate and a group of [[Infinite]]s to the [[Rivets Field]] hot spot, defending his lover until he managed to open the talisman. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 6): A Spark Among Embers|A Spark Among Embers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:LL25 WhirlhugsCyclonus.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|This is how slash ends.]]&lt;br /&gt;
When it was decided that the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; would be decommissioned, the crew had one last &amp;quot;victory lap&amp;quot; around the galaxy. Before jumping back to Cybertron, they recreated the initial malfunctioning jump to shunt any potential quantum duplicates into a parallel universe so their adventures would never end. At the last hurrah at &#039;&#039;Swerve&#039;s&#039;&#039;, Cyclonus belted out &#039;&#039;The Power of Love&#039;&#039; before everyone began reminiscing over their quest and the ship was disassembled. As everyone went their separate ways, Cyclonus gave Rodimus a &amp;quot;thank you&amp;quot; peck for the second chance the Autobot had afforded him before he flew off with Tailgate. The two enjoyed many interstellar voyages before they settled in [[Tetrahex]] in time for Ratchet&#039;s funeral. Hearing about all the sentences Whirl had served, Cyclonus invited his friend to come live with them, much to the ex-Wrecker&#039;s delight.&lt;br /&gt;
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And far away, in some distant corner of the multiverse, the duplicate Lost Light materialized, ready to set sail for an infinity of new adventures. {{storylink|How To Say Goodbye And Mean It: Part 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MTMTE43 regcvr clean.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|A Dame Adamant(ium) Lives.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]]&#039;&#039;, it was Galvatron, not Cyclonus, who could remain in the normal universe for long amounts of time without being destroyed, but [[All Hail Megatron issue 14|&#039;&#039;All Hail Megatron&#039;&#039; #14]] got it backwards. Writer [[Andy Schmidt]] has admitted that he misremembered what had been established in &#039;&#039;Revelation&#039;&#039;, and that this was just a flat-out biff.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=149350#149350 Andy Schmidt:] &amp;quot;So, let me just say for the record that I goofed and completely misinterpreted something in &amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;. I was not trying to erase continuity when I wrote that Cyclonus could out last Galvatron in our universe, I simply misread that in &amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot; and no one caught it.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*In 2013, [[James Roberts]] stated on Twitter that Cyclonus would have had a female [[holomatter]] avatar.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/390899735919611904 &amp;quot;Not in the comic, so maybe inadmissible as evidence, but I&#039;ve said that Cyclonus&#039; avatar is female&amp;quot;]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; In 2015&#039;s &amp;quot;[[The One Where They Go to Earth]]&amp;quot;, this happened!&lt;br /&gt;
*Before the release of [[The Lopsided Triangle|MTMTE #47]] James Roberts tweeted&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/668546134206504961 Roberts&#039; tweet]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; a theme song for Cyclonus: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_-cUdmdWgU Chicago] by Sufjan Stevens.&lt;br /&gt;
*Apparently, Cyclonus doesn&#039;t think his picture on the cover of [[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|issue #1]] looks like him!&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Cyclonus&#039;&#039;&#039; in the [[2005 IDW continuity]] isn&#039;t a Decepticon, nor does he have anything to do with [[Unicron]], and he is neither [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]] nor [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]. He&#039;s just an ex-zombie millions of years older than [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] tagging along on an Autobot starship with a severe antipathy to [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]]. And who &#039;&#039;doesn&#039;t&#039;&#039; hate Whirl?&lt;br /&gt;
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Old and worn, Cyclonus is not one for much intimate contact or feelings–emotions should be felt, not heard, in his own words. This can lead to some big misunderstandings and consequences since he&#039;s not much of a talker. Seeking a new purpose in life, Cyclonus joined the &#039;&#039;[[Lost Light]]&#039;&#039; after the restoration of a Cybertron he no longer recognized. Despite early prejudices against him for his unrepentant actions during the war and just plain &#039;&#039;looking&#039;&#039; like your stereotypical Decepticon, Cyclonus&#039; stalwart loyalty to the crew has won over many of them–not least of all little [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]], who comes to form a more powerful relationship with the old &#039;bot than you&#039;d ever expect. Slowly but surely, Cyclonus is warming up and mellowing out.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{quote|He&#039;s, like, a multi-billionaire or something. [[Tetrahex]]ian real estate. No, he just thinks possessions are a weakness. Actually, he thinks &#039;&#039;everything&#039;s&#039;&#039; a weakness. I like him, but he&#039;s phenomenally stern.|[[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] on Cyclonus|&amp;quot;[[Signal to Noise]]&amp;quot;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fiction==&lt;br /&gt;
===Ancient history===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PrimusAllGoodThings-introdump.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|&amp;quot;I, Cyclonus, am not a Decepticon! And I am taking this opportunity to establish this so nobody will make this mistake later!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Cyclonus of [[Tetrahex|Upper Tetrahex]]&#039;&#039;&#039; was an ancient Cybertronian, [[Reproduction#2005 IDW continuity|forged]] in the years before [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]&#039;s [[Golden Age]], more than eight million years ago. {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}} Details of his youth are scant; at an early age, Cyclonus adopted the ideals of the religious sect known as the  [[Clavis Aurea]] {{storylink|Finest Hour: Dark Cybertron Chapter 5|Finest Hour}} and developed a deep spiritualism, worshipping the pantheon known as the [[Guiding Hand]]. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} {{storylink|Finest Hour: Dark Cybertron Chapter 5|Finest Hour}} Cyclonus was fluent in [[Ancient Cybertronian|Old Cybertronian]], {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}} and supposedly spent his time worshipping in the shadow of the [[Titan (group)|Titans]], reciting the creation legend known as the [[Primal Sacrament]] before the gigantic Transformers left the planet. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} &lt;br /&gt;
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During the subsequent [[First Cybertronian Civil War]] sparked by the collapse of the [[Thirteen]], {{storylink|Heavy}} Cyclonus rose to be the favorite bodyguard of the barbarian warrior  [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]], {{storylink|No Exit: Dark Cybertron Chapter 6|No Exit}}  and this esteemed position earned him a role in [[Nova Prime]]&#039;s inner cadre. Following the end of the war, Cyclonus was one of the Cybertronians who joined their leader in his search to find the lost [[Crystal City]] in the hopes of finding a Titan. They discovered [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] instead, and Cyclonus expressed his optimism that the ancient Transformer could impart wisdom derived from Cybertronian legend. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:DarkCybertron01-setcoursefortheanomaly.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]&lt;br /&gt;
During the subsequent Golden Age of Cybertron, Cyclonus first met [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], who would become one of his closest friends, in a basement bar. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Six million years ago, Nova Prime planned to spread Transformer civilization across the galaxy through conquest, and commissioned the first &#039;&#039;[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]&#039;&#039; starship, envisioned as the first step to establishing a &amp;quot;[[Pax Cybertronia]]&amp;quot; throughout the cosmos. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}} Cyclonus was appointed a senior officer on the vessel. {{storylink|Shockwaves}} When the crew discovered a mysterious spatial anomaly in the [[Benzuli Expanse]], he scanned its energy readings and was reminded of an old legend of a &amp;quot;[[Dead Universe]]&amp;quot;, an alternate reality of darkness and decay. Seeking to conquer this other reality, Nova Prime plunged the ship through the portal, trapping the crew in the Dead Universe. {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}} Turned into an undead creature who could only survive in the normal universe for a limited time, Cyclonus continued to serve Nova Prime, now calling himself Nemesis Prime. He had a fierce love of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and wanted to see it bring about an ordered universe, bringing structure to a chaotic universe. Ironically, he was absolutely &#039;&#039;mental&#039;&#039;, prone to unpredictable, violent actions; he tried to submerge this behind a fiction of being an ordered intellectual, and hoped ordering the universe might order him.&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Expansion===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Cyclonus IDW jetmode.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|left|No cockpit? How will Galvatron ride him??]]&lt;br /&gt;
Cyclonus was sent out of the [[Dead Universe]] to arm the [[Nega-Core]] and put up [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] as its guardian, but he made a divergence to see first hand the devastation of his beloved Cybertron. Pissed off, he decided to take his anger out on the nearest Transformer and so assaulted the &#039;&#039;[[Ark-12]]&#039;&#039;, helmed by [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hound]]&#039;s crew en route to [[Garrus-9]]. He was blown to bits, only to reform and keep on coming until [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] arrived and Cyclonus realized he was blowing his mission—too long outside of the Dead Universe can kill its inhabitants.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Cyclonusunleashed.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Get the Holy Hand Grenade!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Arriving on [[Corata-Vaz]], he armed the Nega-Core but balked at activating Thunderwing, due to the destruction he caused Cybertron. Unfortunately Hound&#039;s crew and Magnus arrived, and [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]] goaded Cyclonus into attacking and in the process made Cyclonus realize he truly was a chaotic loony and just what Nemesis Prime wanted to erase. He was brought down, only to detach his hand, which flew off to activate Thunderwing. Using the distraction, Cyclonus escaped but Magnus sent another tracker after him. {{storylink|Spotlight: Cyclonus}} {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus made it back to the Dead Universe on time and was later patrolling the Benzuli Expanse with Galvatron to look for those who would disturb the [[Expansion]]. Upon spotting [[Cloudburst]]&#039;s ship, Cyclonus called &amp;quot;dibs&amp;quot; and Galvatron happily let Cyclonus attack the vessel. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}} After some time, Cyclonus finally destroyed the &#039;&#039;[[Mirror-Manifold]]&#039;&#039; just as its crew were beamed out by the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]], who had brand new [[Pretender|Pretender shells]] waiting for them. Designed to survive the Dead Universe, they were more than a match for Cyclonus and he was defeated. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Galvatron&#039;s Army===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AllHailMegatron14 Cyclonus Scourge.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|&amp;quot;I&#039;m not dead!&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;You will be soon, you&#039;re very ill.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I&#039;m getting better!&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;No you&#039;re not, you&#039;ll be stone dead in a moment!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
After recovering, Cyclonus made his way back to [[Gorlam Prime]], where he and other minions of Nemesis Prime began to slowly die after the Autobots disconnected them from the Dead Universe. After several years of wasting away, {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 1|Heart of Darkness #1}} he gathered the bodies of his former crewmates to recycle them with honor. One of them, [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], was still barely alive, and Cyclonus told him that he would put an end to his miserable existence. He was interrupted by Galvatron, who was now infused with the [[Darkness (G1)|Darkness]]. Galvatron blasted the bodies of the dead warriors, prompting Cyclonus to ask if he had gone binary. Galvatron revived Scourge, and created an army of [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s, which angered Cyclonus, who said they were [[spark]]less slaves and refused to let this happen to him. Galvatron assured Cyclonus that he had plans and would need a lieutenant to join him. Using the Darkness, Galvatron repaired Cyclonus&#039; spark and although he was unsure of their mission, Cyclonus told Scourge that as [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]], their new mission is to follow Galvatron. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 14|Rebirth}} Unbeknownst to Cyclonus and Scourge, the Darkness also exerted a subtle kind of control over them, making them more accordant to Galvatron&#039;s will. Cyclonus maintained a small hint of defiance, which would manifest from time-to-time.  {{storylink|Chaos Part Four: Genesis|Genesis}}      &lt;br /&gt;
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Galvatron had Cyclonus, Scourge and the Sweeps search Gorlam Prime for signs of life, as every single inhabitant of the planet had mysteriously vanished while they were busy dying. After Cyclonus found nothing in the planet&#039;s data archives, they decided to investigate the portal to the Dead Universe, and on the way they found remains of their ally [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]&#039;s [[Micromaster]] bodyguards in some rubble. Cyclonus wanted to examine them, but was blown away by Galvatron who was more eager to get through the rubble. They eventually found Jhiaxus in a half-dead state, repaired him, and had him take them to the portal. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 1|Heart of Darkness #1}} There, they found themselves under attack by [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] and [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]]. Cyclonus and Scourge were defeated by Hardhead at first, but Galvatron turned the tide and sent the two to hunt down Arcee as she fled. Using heat-seeking missiles, Cyclonus destroyed the bridge under her feet and sent her falling into the abyss below. He then returned to Galvatron and left the planet in his quest to raise an army to battle the [[D-Void]], a new threat he had found in the Dead Universe. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 2|Heart of Darkness #2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:HoD3 Cyclonus Galvatron HopeItsReal.jpg|thumb|left]]&lt;br /&gt;
Though Galvatron turned out to be very good at recruiting (and resurrecting) troops for his army, Cyclonus considered him a bit loopy and was unsure if this D-Void was even real. Unwisely, he voiced his opinion around Galvatron, but was merely mildly chastised by his leader. Cyclonus later accompanied Galvatron to the planet [[Dykayra]], where they investigated ruins similar to ones found on Gorlam Prime. Inside, they discovered another Dead Universe portal and none other than Nemesis Prime, who was alive and well despite having been betrayed and killed by Galvatron years earlier. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 3|Heart of Darkness #3}} Nemesis revealed that he had been resurrected by the D-Void and attacked Galvatron, prompting Cyclonus and the others to come to their leader&#039;s aid. Their small scout party was beaten back by the powerful Nemesis, who transformed into a monstrous avatar of the D-Void&#039;s power, but managed to vanquish him by summoning Galvatron&#039;s entire army. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 4|Heart of Darkness #4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Seeking to add [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s Autobots to his army, Galvatron traveled towards [[Earth]]. On the way, the ship under his command ran into a space-time distortion, and inside it they found a block of ice containing what appeared to be organic and robotic corpses. But when the crew thawed the ice, the dead came to life, and Cyclonus and the others found themselves fighting against a [[zombie]] outbreak. Their ship crashed in [[Las Vegas]] on Earth, where they were attacked by Prime&#039;s Autobots, who didn&#039;t trust their intentions. Cyclonus eventually surrendered, but not without sarcasm. {{storylink|The Transformers: Infestation issue 1|The Transformers: Infestation #1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Though they eventually stopped bickering with Galvatron long enough to defeat [[Britt]], the zombie mastermind, the Autobots refused to join Galvatron&#039;s army. With the zombies safely deposited in the distant past of the Dead Universe, Cyclonus and the others warped back to their base. {{storylink|The Transformers: Infestation issue 2|The Transformers: Infestation #2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Galvatron then took his entire army with him to Cybertron, declaring the planet their first line of defense against the D-Void. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 4|Heart of Darkness #4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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With Cybertron under his control, Galvatron sent Cyclonus and a number of Sweeps to take the [[Kimia Facility]] from the Autobots. Cyclonus and his group killed many of those on board and brought the space station into Cybertron&#039;s orbit. He arrived on the planet&#039;s surface just in time to prevent [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] from doing any more damage to Galvatron and carried his leader away from the battlefield. {{storylink|Chaos Part One: Lamentations|Lamentations}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After Galvatron fed the Heart of Darkness into Vector Sigma in an effort to destroy Cybertron, Cyclonus attacked him, angrily claiming that Galvatron had brainwashed him into serving him and that he had forced him to harm Cybertron, something that made Cyclonus furious. However, Galvatron was too powerful for Cyclonus to damage and he tossed him aside with ease. {{storylink|Chaos Part Four: Genesis|Genesis}} After Optimus Prime plunged the Matrix into Vector Sigma to defeat the D-Void, Cyclonus was given a &amp;quot;new lease on life&amp;quot;, losing his undead status, and was dragged to safety by [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]]. Thereafter, he was imprisoned alongside the Decepticons despite his claims that he was not one of them, until their makeshift prison in Kimia&#039;s gun barrel was emptied and they were ordered to beat down a [[NAIL]] riot. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Joining the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Cyclonus NoDecepticon Liars.jpg|thumb|upright=0.55|[[Infestation (IDW)|Suck it]], [[The Transformers: Heart of Darkness|Trebek]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
The day of the &#039;&#039;[[Lost Light]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s launch, Cyclonus took a farewell flight around the reborn Cybertron, reminiscing as he surveyed the untamed landscape. He was on his way to see Rodimus about something he was promised when he detected a life sign he took to be that of Scourge. It turned out instead to be the remains of Sweeps that [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] had strung up inside an abandoned structure. Before Cyclonus could get an explanation as to what Whirl had been doing with them, the Autobot attacked him and blew the place up. The two engaged in an aerial chase, passing over the launching site of the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; and accidentally clipping [[Rung (G1)|Rung]]&#039;s arm off in the process. Cyclonus finally landed and tried to reason with Whirl, stating that he made a mistake and he didn&#039;t care what the Autobot was engaged in. When Whirl called him a Decepticon, Cyclonus exasperatedly tried to point out that he had never been such, only to be tackled off a cliff. Whirl landed on top, with Cyclonus being knocked unconscious after absorbing the fall&#039;s impact, one of his helmet horns being broken off in the process. After the situation with Whirl had been [[Tailgate (G1)|unexpectedly defused]], Cyclonus was left behind on Cybertron while the others were brought aboard the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; for repairs. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus awoke in time to see the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; taking off. Not wanting to be left behind, he transformed, flew up and attached himself to the ship&#039;s hull just before it [[Quantum generator|quantum jump]]ed. Unfortunately, something went wrong, and Cyclonus was flung off the ship as it arrived in a different part of the galaxy. He fell to a planetoid below, along with forty Autobots who were sucked out of a hull breach, and landed in a lake after undergoing atmospheric reentry. [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]], and [[Rewind (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rewind]] pulled him out and after he had recovered, Cyclonus finally made his appointment with Rodimus. Rodimus wasted no time in pointing out that while his assistance against Galvatron had been invaluable, Cyclonus was still responsible for the deaths of many Autobots during the assault on Kimia.&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus didn&#039;t deny a thing, and simply stated that it was war and he was following orders. He then told Rodimus that he didn&#039;t want to be a Decepticon OR an Autobot and he wanted to help find a fresh start on the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;. Rodimus agreed to grant him a chance to prove himself. Ultra Magnus and Whirl arrived, with Ultra Magnus not-so-subtly warning Cyclonus against making trouble. Rodimus then suggested that Cyclonus and Whirl clear the air between them after their battle on Cybertron. Whirl put forth a totally insincere and skewed offering of peace. Cyclonus responded by &#039;&#039;hugging&#039;&#039; him and whispering that he&#039;d kill Whirl at some unspecified point and the Autobot would never see it coming. Later, Cyclonus attended a gathering of the crew and listened to Rodimus address their current situation. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}}   &lt;br /&gt;
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When a [[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeater]] was loose on the ship, Rodimus ordered the majority of the crew to pair off and lock themselves in habitation suites until the situation was resolved. Cyclonus ended up with Tailgate, who was stuck halfway transformed at the moment and unable to walk. Cyclonus carried him to their room, noting a wary look from Hoist along the way, and unceremoniously dumped Tailgate on the floor. Both formerly being of the original Ark&#039;s crew under Nova Prime, Cyclonus caught Tailgate up on the six million years of history they both missed, explaining the [[Great War (G1)|Autobot-Decepticon war]] as he understood it. He then wondered aloud which side Tailgate would have fought on if he had been active during it. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After hearing Cyclonus&#039; summary, Tailgate got it in his head that the Decepticons were freedom fighters and declared that he wanted to be one. After Rodimus set Tailgate straight on the true nature of the Decepticons, Tailgate angrily confronted Cyclonus, accusing him of being misleading. Cyclonus calmly pointed out Tailgate&#039;s naïveté, but the smaller robot wasn&#039;t hearing it and struck Cyclonus&#039; arm. Cyclonus violently backhanded and kicked him in response, before exiting the room without another word and leaving his shaken roommate curled up on the floor. {{storylink|Life After the Big Bang}}&lt;br /&gt;
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A while later, Cyclonus was sitting alone in [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]&#039;s bar. He told Tailgate to drop dead when the latter asked him if he wanted to socialize. {{storylink|Interiors}} Despite initially appearing disinterested in attending Tailgate&#039;s [[Act of Affiliation]] ceremony at his roommate&#039;s request, Cyclonus secretly showed up, and watched from behind a curtain. The ceremony was soon interrupted by the [[Galactic Council]], and Cyclonus was among the group who were teleported to the planet [[Theophany]]&#039;s surface. When they discovered the ruins of [[Crystal City]], Cyclonus did a quick fly-over and reported to Rodimus that it seemed that the city had been attacked, but there were no bodies in evidence. The group subsequently found the inert body of a [[Titan (group)|Titan]] in the ruins. Cyclonus was in awe of the discovery, revealing to Rewind that he used to pray in the shadow of ancient Titans back before he left Cybertron. At Rewind&#039;s plea, he recited the creation story of the [[Guiding Hand]] for the group.  Rewind returned the favor by sharing archived footage of Cybertron from Cyclonus&#039; era with him.&lt;br /&gt;
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When the Titan violently reawakened, the Galactic Council sent shock-troops to Crystal City in response. Cyclonus joined the others in fending them off until the situation was resolved and everyone was transported back to the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;, which then quantum-jumped to safety. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}}  &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Ultra Magnus-Cyclonus-Rodimus and Drift.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67|For the last time, he is not &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;Venger&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; a Decepticon!]]&lt;br /&gt;
Upon discovering [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]&#039;s decapitated body in the oil reservoir, Rodimus&#039; first instinct was to blame Cyclonus. [[Drift (G1)|Drift]]&#039;s enthusiastic attempts to interrogate Cyclonus were less than successful, however, as the larger bot simply overpowered him until Ultra Magnus intervened. Though Cyclonus icily explained that he had no beef with Red Alert, the true clincher was when [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] worked out Red Alert&#039;s injuries were self-inflicted. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus took part in a mission to [[Temptoria]], where it was believed a group of Decepticons were holding the Circle of Light. Fighting alongside Whirl, he made it clear the two of them would never be square and he still intended to kill Whirl. Shortly after Cyclonus saved Tailgate from a bomb, Whirl locked the door, trapping Cyclonus and Rewind with said bomb. Cyclonus shielded the small Autobot as best he could as the device exploded. His badly-damaged form was dragged to the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; medibay by Tailgate alone. Chromedome, not knowing that it was Cyclonus that had saved Rewind, expressed disappointment that Cyclonus had not died. Inspired by the ritual of Innermost Energon, Tailgate attempted to leave Cyclonus an offering as others had done for Rewind, only for him to rebuke it and label Tailgate pathetic. After seeing the offerings left for Rewind, he helped Tailgate pick up the pieces of broken vial. {{storylink|Before &amp;amp; After}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus was interviewed for Rewind&#039;s movie documenting the travels of the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;—though he requested that a subtitle saying &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;NOT A DECEPTICON&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;quot; be displayed during his segments. While claiming to not know the meaning of &amp;quot;happy&amp;quot;, he admitted that he was impressed by the great [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]], and later was pulled into a group picture of the crew at &#039;&#039;Swerve&#039;s&#039;&#039;. {{storylink|Little Victories}}&lt;br /&gt;
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A short while later, Cyclonus found himself at the center of a security incident when his singing of &amp;quot;Glory to Cybertron, Glinting in the Heavens!&amp;quot; in the [[Cybertronian language#2005 IDW continuity|Primal Vernacular]] was mistaken to be him brutally murdering Tailgate in their shared quarters. Once that situation was peaceably resolved, Cyclonus joined roughly one hundred of the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s crew for a brief shore leave on the planet [[Hedonia]]. {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}} During this, Cyclonus joined Rung, Rewind, Tailgate, and Skids in browsing a gift shop outside of the bar they had left Swerve and Ultra Magnus in. {{storylink|Signal to Noise}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After being picked up by Rung, Whirl, Skids, and Rewind, he was taken to a bar where he threw a bit of an exaggerated tantrum to keep his drinking partners from discovering something he&#039;d been hiding for some time—that Tailgate, while certainly older than the rest, was not the incredible, space-faring [[Primal Vanguard]] member he had painted himself to be  Tailgate was, in fact, a waste disposal bot who was such a nobody that no one bothered to look for him when he disappeared. Taking pity on his roommate, Cyclonus decided to teach Tailgate a song in Old Cybertronian. {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}} &lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] went on a rampage through the ship, Cyclonus was part of the contingent who tried to stop him. Hearing Rewind&#039;s remark that Overlord was incapable of being killed, Cyclonus replied that he knew—better than most—that &#039;&#039;anyone&#039;&#039; can be killed. {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}} After Overlord was ejected from the ship, Cyclonus was invited by Chromedome to attended the funeral service for the deceased, pleasing Tailgate with his presence. {{storylink|The Gloaming}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Not long afterwards Tailgate admitted to Cyclonus that he had a terminal illness, the fatal and incurable [[cybercrosis]]. Cyclonus initially appeared cool and unfeeling in front of Tailgate, but upon leaving their hab-suite, silently self-mutilated his face with his claws. Cyclonus was subsequently invited by Rodimus to join an away team to investigate [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]], and agreed to go on the condition he could bring Tailgate with him. {{storylink|Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon|The Fecund Moon}} Once down on the moon&#039;s surface, the team were attacked by [[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]]&#039;s [[Titan Hunter]]s, and Cyclonus and Whirl disobeyed Rodimus&#039;s orders for retreat in favor of a counterattack. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Overcoming their pursuers, the pair soon located the prison that the rest of their team had been consigned to, hanging over a smelting pool. Though reluctant to leave Luna 1 just yet, Cyclonus joined Whirl in breaking into a nearby armory to gather weapons for an escape attempt, but was abruptly stabbed through the midriff by a [[Legislator]]. Whirl fought off the attacker, and he and the relatively-uninjured Cyclonus then teamed up with other rescued prisoners, [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]] and the remaining survivors of the [[Circle of Light]], just as an army of Legislators attacked en masse. Whirl proposed a deal to Cyclonus, asking him to call off his previous death threats if they made it out of the fight alive, and the duo rushed into battle wielding [[Great Sword]]s procured from the armory. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}} As the battle raged, the curiously-disproportionate strength of Cyclonus&#039;s spark even proved able to energize his appropriated Great Sword&#039;s blade. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After Dai Atlas fell to [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]], Cyclonus rose to the zealot&#039;s call for challengers, and overcame his foe&#039;s physical superiority by plunging his remaining horn into Saber&#039;s optic. Denouncing Star Saber&#039;s fanaticism, Cyclonus attempted to finish the reeling enforcer off with his Great Sword, but his opponent teleported out before the killing blow could be struck.  Later, after the Legislators had retreated, Cyclonus and Whirl met back up on the lip of the smelting pool, where Whirl asked Cyclonus if their &amp;quot;deal&amp;quot; was still good. Cyclonus briefly entertained a fantasy of shoving the damaged Whirl into the smelting pool, but ultimately agreed and flew away.&lt;br /&gt;
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The next day aboard the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;, Cyclonus sat with the dying Tailgate, singing to him as the latter&#039;s cybercrosis entered its final stages. Though Tailgate was afraid of the painful end the disease promised, Cyclonus refused to terminate him prematurely, holding out hope for a last-minute cure, which &#039;&#039;seemed&#039;&#039; to arrive when a page from Ratchet called him to the medibay. Taligate&#039;s spark had shrunk too far for the cure that had been divined, but Whirl then suggested using the Great Sword to channel some of Cyclonus&#039;s spark&#039;s excess energy &#039;&#039;into&#039;&#039; Tailgate&#039;s, restoring it to a point where the cure could take effect. Cyclonus did so with only minutes to spare, stabbing his roommate in the spark with his Great Sword, and successfully re-energizing his spark. A short time later, now with his missing horn replaced with a new one made for him by Tailgate as a gift, Cyclonus explained the whole situation to Ultra Magnus, including his theory that Vector Sigma had supercharged his spark when it restored him back on Cybertron. Impressed by Cyclonus&#039;s deeds, Magnus formally welcomed Cyclonus aboard the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; with a firm handshake. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dark Cybertron===&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus was present to welcome Orion Pax and his team aboard the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;. A [[Hardhead (G1)|member]] of Pax&#039;s crew immediately accused him of being a Decepticon. While angered by this remark, Cyclonus chose to remain silent. Cyclonus was later on the bridge when Starscream contacted the ship and uploaded the readings of a portal over Cybertron. When Starscream asked Cyclonus what he thought, he confirmed that the readings are identical to the ones he saw when &#039;&#039;Ark-1&#039;&#039; was pulled into the Dead Universe six million years ago. {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}} Because of his experiences, Cyclonus was recruited by Rodimus to join the team entering the Dead Universe.  Hardhead lightheartedly called Cyclonus a coward, which prompted Whirl to try and start a fight. Much to Whirl&#039;s dismay, Cyclonus quickly disregarded the idea and departed with the rest of the team into the Dead Universe. Cyclonus briefly became separated from the rest of the group but quickly located them. His arrival mysteriously caused the cyberwraiths that were attacking the team to flee. But all was not right with Cyclonus, as he proceeded to vomit black energon, while assuring the rest of the team that he was fine. {{storylink|Black Metal: Dark Cybertron Chapter 2|Black Metal}} Cyclonus later started leaking fluids from his face and claimed it was from the heat, but in reality, the Dead Universe was freezing. Despite his protests not to touch him, Orion tried to provide medical aid before being interrupted by the believed-to-have-perished [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]], who encouraged them to not touch Cyclonus and to hear him out. {{storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After he explained himself to the team, Nightbeat went on to introduce himself to Cyclonus, and much to his surprise, carried out a cold-reading that let him deduct many details of Cyclonus&#039; life, including the condition of Tailgate. Furious at this invasion of privacy, Cyclonus grabbed Nightbeat by the throat and told him he was lucky Cyclonus would not kill him, or the entire team for that matter. Orion calmed Cyclonus down, and apologized for not intervening with the cold-read. As the team continued to push on, Hardhead asked Nightbeat why he told them not to touch Cyclonus. Nightbeat then asked Cyclonus to hold up his hand, and he revealed that he broke his forcefield generator after a bad landing, causing the Dead Universe to infect him. Troubled that the Dead Universe had reclaimed him, Cyclonus went on to say that he didn&#039;t belong there when a containment cube suddenly erupted around them. Nightbeat revealed to them that he was still Nova Prime&#039;s sleeper agent, who then proceeded to head towards the site. {{storylink|Finest Hour: Dark Cybertron Chapter 5|Finest Hour}} &lt;br /&gt;
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While trapped, Cyclonus regarded Hardhead&#039;s attempt to headbutt his way out as foolish. When Nova Prime arrived, he soon spied his former crew mate and mocked him, saying that the only reason he was on the Ark was because he was Galvatron&#039;s favorite bodyguard, and is nothing more than a &amp;quot;hanger-on&amp;quot;. This caused Cyclonus to give the word for Hardhead to smash through the crack in the cube that Orion had made but after breaking through, the cube resealed itself. Cyclonus bore witness as Nova destroyed Hardhead&#039;s forcefield generator, causing the Dead Universe to consume and disintegrate him. {{storylink|No Exit: Dark Cybertron Chapter 6|No Exit}} Nova brought Cyclonus and the rest of the team to his citadel in the Dead Universe where they found that Nova was using the barely living [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] as a space bridge. Cyclonus and the others were then locked in a cell where Nightbeat revealed to them that Nova planned to use their sparks to strengthen the space bridge so he could cross over back into the universe. After Rodimus challenged Nightbeat with a puzzle, re-establishing Nightbeat&#039;s true self, he let Cyclonus and the others out to go rescue Kup. {{storylink|The Dead Are Not Enough: Dark Cybertron Chapter 7|The Dead Are Not Enough}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The team fought through a horde of Sweeps as Cyclonus began to grow weaker from the effects of the Dead Universe. Orion ordered him to guard the door while they freed Kup, and granted his permission to shoot on sight. However, Cyclonus grew even more tired until he fell into unconsciousness. When Nova arrived on the scene, he hurled his body at the recently released Kup. {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}} Cyclonus slowly began to stir just as Orion engaged Nova. When Nova had beaten down Orion, Cyclonus and Nightbeat intervened and engaged him, only to be smacked down by the corrupt Prime. However, Orion got back up with new confidence, and anointed himself Optimus Prime again before killing Nova once and for all. {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus and the rest of the team discovered that the portal they used to cross over from the living universe had closed and that the Dead Universe was rapidly contracting around them. However, from somewhere far away, Cyclonus and Optimus could hear singing. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} Turns out, the singing they heard was a drinking song being sung in &#039;&#039;Swerve&#039;s&#039;&#039; and the singing was being heard through Nova Prime&#039;s corpse. They used Nova&#039;s equipment to turn him into a space bridge and emerged from [[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]]&#039;s chest {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}} Cyclonus, along with Kup and Nightbeat immediately collapsed after emerging, not being able to survive long outside of the Dead Universe. Skids, Brainstorm, and Rodimus helped carry them towards Brainstorm&#039;s lab to heal them. Cyclonus protested the idea, claiming he didn&#039;t want to be saved and the universe was coming to an end anyways. He was cut short by Rodimus when they reached the surface to see that the sky above Cybertron had come alive with images from the past, as every moment in time was occurring all at once. The group was picked up by the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; just as the army of Ammonites spontaneously exploded due to [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)|someone]]&#039;s actions below the surface. Now in his lab, Brainstorm whipped up a cure and saved Cyclonus and the others. Cyclonus was among the group of Autobots who confronted Starscream and later joined the crowd that was waiting for [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] to step off the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;. {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Return to the &#039;&#039;Light&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus was walking around the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; when Tailgate leapt upon him, cheerily poking him in the head. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}} At &#039;&#039;Swerve&#039;s&#039;&#039;, he then silently looked on as Tailgate began chatting with [[Getaway]] before silently storming out of the bar. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner&#039;s Guide|Predestination: A Beginner&#039;s Guide}} When the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; suddenly vanished, Cyclonus was one of the twenty crew members that boarded the Rodpod. After taking a headcount, he listened to [[Crosscut (Autobot)|Crosscut]] as he talked about his latest play...before he suddenly vanished after the lights flickered! After Tailgate, full of bravado due to his recent praise, accused Megatron of killing the vanished Crosscut, Cyclonus joined Ratchet in talking down Tailgate before Megatron then pulled a gun on Tailgate after the small Autobot proposed locking him up. Riptide then put his weapon into the fray.  Cyclonus attempted to defuse the situation, but [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] and [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] drew their weapons on Cyclonus, neither trusting him. After the lights flickered a second time, Cyclonus had disappeared, though his Great Sword had not. {{storylink|Twenty Plus One}} After  Megatron and a alternate Rewind shut down the quantum engines, Cyclonus reappeared in the Rodpod. {{storylink|slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|The Road Not Taken}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus then embarked on a mission to the past to prevent Brainstorm from killing Orion Pax alongside Rodimus, Rewind, Tailgate, Chromedome, Rung, Whirl and Riptide, ending up inside the trailer of [[Roller (IDW)|Roller]]. After a few tense moments, the time travelers made a cover story, pretending they were reinforcements sent by Zeta Prime to help Pax. Later on, Cyclonus and Whirl ended up fighting a weapons platform. {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 1: All Our Parlous Yesterdays|All Our Parlous Yesterdays}} &lt;br /&gt;
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On the next leg of their journey through the past, Cyclonus got to visit Iacon four million years in the past, at a time when Cybertron still thrived as it had in his day. He was overwhelmed by the beauty of the world he lost millennia ago, and was moved to finally apologize to Tailgate for beating him shortly after they first met. At [[Maccadam&#039;s Old Oil House|Maccadam&#039;s New Oil House]], they barely escaped a bar fight involving Megatron and Impactor. {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 2: Stet|Stet}} At the final stop, Cyclonus and the others prevented Brainstorm from completing his true mission to kill Megatron (while inexplicably also ensuring Megatron was born in the first place). While trying to find a way back to the present, Cyclonus and Rodimus inadvertently created the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;s&#039;&#039; quantum engines retroactively, as well as the sparkeater that they would one day find in their own ship&#039;s hold. {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 3: Predestination: An Expert&#039;s Guide|Predestination: An Expert&#039;s Guide}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus was one of the select few to witness Brainstorm&#039;s trial. {{storylink|Our Steps Will Always Rhyme}} He was also present at Thunderclash&#039;s pre-wake, but opted to sit quietly at the back of the ballroom. Tailgate insisted that he get on the dance floor, but Cyclonus declined. After the party, he returned to the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; with most of the crew. {{storylink|The Sensuous Frame}} Soon after, at Swerve&#039;s EarthDance, Tailgate offered to dance with him. At first, he refused, but after hearing the song that was playing, he changed his mind. It was too late; Tailgate was already dancing with Getaway. {{storylink|The Frail Gaze}} Cyclonus, along with Tailgate, Rung, Skids, and Bluestreak, volunteered to investigate the [[Swearth|life-size holomatter Earth]] projected by Swerve that was trailing the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;. The ship&#039;s upgraded [[holomatter]] engine gave Cyclonus a female avatar with fancy, ruffled clothes. The team found an apartment to use as a base of operations. After their new neighbors got locked out of their apartment, the three were found to be a holomatter avatar of Swerve that had been fractured into three parts. Eventually, Swerve figured out where his injury was, allowing [[Velocity (G1)|Velocity]] to repair him and put an end to the whole episode. {{storylink|The Frail Gaze|The Frail Gaze}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus woke up once to find Tailgate absent from his recharge slab. After silently heading to &#039;&#039;Swerve&#039;s&#039;&#039;, observing Chromedome and Rewind holding hands on his way, he entered to have Swerve offer him an [[Old Corroder]] as a thanks for saving him during the Swearth debacle. After taking the drink to, as he put it, &amp;quot;steel his nerves&amp;quot;, he strode out of the bar and headed to Whirl&#039;s quarters, where he expressed his concerns about Getaway and Tailgate; but Whirl said that Tailgate was better off with Getaway then with him, which then prompted the watchmaker to ask why he even bothered coming to him with his problems. After explaining that Whirl was the only one he could rely upon to tell him the painful truth because he didn&#039;t care about his feelings, Cyclonus left Whirl&#039;s quarters before eventually realizing something was wrong. He then rushed back over, only to find Whirl had lost his memories of his, Getaway, and Atomizer&#039;s plan...but not before managing to leave a clue by setting all the chronometers in his room to Megatron&#039;s hab-suite number; &amp;quot;113&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus rushed down to the hab-suite and arrived just as Megatron was about to begin attacking Tailgate. He then threw his Great Sword at Megatron through the doorway, and the sword sank into Megatron&#039;s chest. Charging into the room, Cyclonus bludgeoned Megatron into unconsciousness with a chunk of recharge slab before taking Tailgate and fleeing for an escape pod. Realizing that Getaway had set Tailgate up, Cyclonus was stopped just before he could reach the escape pod by the ship&#039;s security team, who opened fire upon him when he reached for his Great Sword, grievously wounding him and leaving Tailgate suffering his worst panic attack yet. {{storylink|The Lopsided Triangle}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Fortunately, Cyclonus was a tough old warrior, and came around after some repairs. Megatron apologised for lashing out at him and Tailgate, which Cyclonus accepted, but he expressed discontent when he learned Rodimus had Chromedome perform mnemosurgery on the comatose Tailgate to find out that Getaway was the one who had set him up. {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When a time window was discovered in [[Swerve&#039;s]], a small ceremony was held to visit the past and mourn the dead. Cyclonus participated in the festivities. {{storylink|No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases}} He was also in attendance at movie night during the discussion of [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] despairing that Cybertronian society still felt it necessary to differentiate between Autobots and Decepticons and finding it appalling that the Decepticons had mutilated Sentinel Prime&#039;s corpse. {{storylink|The Last Autobot}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus was part of the exploration party who were abandoned on the Necrobot&#039;s world by a mutiny aboard the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;. He, Tailgate, and the rest who were deemed too friendly with Megatron were left to die as the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] moved in on their former leader. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}} Although an opportunity to escape presented itself, Cyclonus and the crew were unable to take a collection of comatose organics with them, which they had found in the Necrobot&#039;s basement. The heroes resolved to stay behind in an effort to defend the fallen from the DJD. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 2: The Sun in Flight|The Sun in Flight}} &lt;br /&gt;
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As the group prepared what defenses they had, Cyclonus and Whirl had something of a spark-to-spark talk while fixing the perimeter cannons. Whirl wanted to know if Cyclonus and Tailgate ever properly talked or declared their &#039;&#039;conjunx endura&#039;&#039; status after Getaway&#039;s manipulations. Cyclonus said no, and indicated he thought Tailgate was too bright a spark for him under any circumstances. But that wouldn&#039;t stop him from splitting the world open and tearing down the sky to protect him. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}} As the fight began, Cyclonus confronted Overlord, the latest and scariest of the DJD&#039;s allies to arrive. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage|Rage, Rage}} He eventually retreated back inside the fortress as Megatron brought a swift and final end to his most infamous monsters. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 6: Do Not Go Gentle|Do Not Go Gentle}} &lt;br /&gt;
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After the battle, it was discovered that the Necrobot&#039;s &amp;quot;organics&amp;quot; were actually disguised Cybertronians. These &amp;quot;[[Disappeared]]&amp;quot;, Autobot and Decepticon alike, were awakened to reacclimatize to the universe after their long sleep. Tailgate was showing off his strength to the new arrivals, and Cyclonus tried to temper the exuberance of his friend. One of the Decepticons, [[Fangry (G1)|Fangry]], clocked Tailgate as the &amp;quot;baddest &#039;bot in the yard&amp;quot; and tried to provoke him by shoulder-checking Cyclonus. However, Cyclonus had deeper problems to worry about. Tailgate artificial Outlier abilities were becoming unstable. He needed recharging more often after exerting his strength, but also flailed wildly in his sleep, lashing out and potentially harming himself. Cyclonus tried to restrain him, but would be injured himself in the process. When Tailgate awoke and saw Cyclonus&#039;s damage, he jumped to the conclusion that Fangry was responsible. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 1: Some Other Cybertron|Some Other Cybertron}} &lt;br /&gt;
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Cyclonus caught up to Tailgate after he pushed around the Decepticons, scaring most of them and nearly killing Fangry. Cyclonus tried to counsel Tailgate on what it meant to take a life, like he did so many times while fighting Deathsaurus&#039;s troopers. He was unwilling to openly express how Tailgate had hurt Cyclonus and himself, though, and so Tailgate mostly cast off Cyclonus&#039;s worries as him being overprotective. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 2: Anomie|Anomie}} Tailgate&#039;s fits in his sleep only got worse, and next cost Cyclonus an entire arm. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 3: A World Misplaced|A World Misplaced}} Nevertheless, he responded to a call for help from Whirl and Swerve when they discovered Whirl&#039;s nemesis, [[Killmaster]], among the slower-to-rise Disappeared. Cyclonus and Whirl teamed up to turn Killmaster&#039;s own wand against him. Still, Cyclonus&#039;s damage was enough for Whirl to actually show an interest. Although Cyclonus withheld as best he could, Whirl saw through Cyclonus&#039;s lies and realized Tailgate was responsible, and worse, didn&#039;t know it. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 4: Bad Moon Rising|Bad Moon Rising}} Whirl spoke to Tailgate about what he had been doing behind Cyclonus&#039;s back, but they were all distracted by the return of Rodimus&#039;s team from the [[Functionist Universe|Functionist Cybertron]] before much could be said about it. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 5: Modes of Production|Modes of Production}} {{storylink|Dissolution Part 6: This Machine Kills Fascists|This Machine Kills Fascists}} &lt;br /&gt;
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In order to get back on the path of Getaway, the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;, and Cyberutopia, Rodimus had his team mass-shift the body of a dead Decepticon named [[Skip]] into a moderately-serviceable transport ship. As they prepared to leave, though, Tailgate told Cyclonus he was staying behind, and Cyclonus needed to leave without him. After speaking to Whirl, Tailgate decided Cyclonus was better off without him until he fixed his Outlier issues, and Cyclonus would never leave him willingly. For a moment, Cyclonus stoically accepted Tailgate&#039;s rejection, as he did most things, but his feelings compelled him to return. Tailgate felt compelled to push Cyclonus away more forcibly then. As undefined as their relationship had been, it was now definitively over. Cyclonus boarded Skip and sat quietly in the corner. As he began to carve his face again in pain, however, Whirl came to his side and stopped him. The two friends sat together in silence as the ship took off. {{storylink|After Megatron (A Dissolution Epilogue)|After Megatron}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Aboard the ship, Cyclonus largely kept to himself, having a brief discussion about the future and happiness with Ultra Magnus, before Rodimus called him into the cabin to inform him that [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Fortress Maximus]] had found evidence suggesting Tailgate was dead. {{storylink|Sardines}} At this news, Cyclonus became despondent, losing the will to live entirely so he could reunite with his lover in the [[Transformer afterlife|Afterspark]]. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (3): You Are Here|You Are Here}} As he stalked out of the cabin, he found himself caught in the prank war between [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] and [[Anode]] and attempted to murder the latter with his [[Great Sword]] only to wind up raking Rewind by accident. Before he could then kill Chromedome for striking him, Whirl intervened and allowed his friend to collapse in his arms. The tender moment was interrupted when Skip&#039;s mass-displacement began to wear off completely and [[Ten]] told everyone to listen to him. {{storylink|Sardines}} The legislator instructed the engineers aboard to modify Skip&#039;s engines to allow them access to the [[Warren]] so that they could reach a [[Mederi]] facility. Though the modifications were successful, the crew was forced to &amp;quot;abandon Skip&amp;quot; with their bodies being ravaged by the super-compressed space. They had however managed to reach the original Mederi, falling into its gravity well. The moon&#039;s systems repaired them all and, based on Cyclonus&#039;s powerful desire to see Tailgate again, presented itself as the Afterspark, as he&#039;d been raised to expect it as. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (1): Metastasis|Metastasis}} {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (3): You Are Here|You Are Here}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Upon awakening, Cyclonus quickly pieced together where the crew had supposedly wound up and explained his theory to his friends. When the &amp;quot;ghosts&amp;quot; of [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailcutter]] and [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] showed up however, he quickly flew off to find Tailgate, tenderly reuniting with him. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (1): Metastasis|Metastasis}} As the two walked back to the hovering Matrix, they discussed their relationship and swore to never be apart again. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (2): The God War|The God War}} As the couple prepared to &amp;quot;ascend&amp;quot; with the rest of the crew however, the landscape began to distort as Rodimus&#039;s group had discovered the truth of where they were. A somber Whirl then delivered the news that Tailgate himself was not real but a sophisticated holomatter facsimile. As the other ghosts began to vanish, Cyclonus mournfully confessed his love for Tailgate before embracing him. When Whirl tried to rouse him however, it transpired that Tailgate really was present. The happy reunion was cut short however when the rest of the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s crew arrived, now mutated into [[Sparkeater (creature)|sparkeaters]]. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (3): You Are Here|You Are Here}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:LL20-CyclonusKillsStarSaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|&amp;quot;FATALITY. CYCLONUS WINS.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
Salvation soon arrived in the form of allies bearing weapons and a ship. While most of the group searched for a way to cure their mutated friends, Cyclonus joined the boarding party to take back the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039;, swearing to kill Getaway for what he&#039;d done to Tailgate and promising his partner that they would be reunited at the day&#039;s end. Upon docking in Shuttle Bay Four, the blast doors immediately began to seal, with only Cyclonus and Rodimus managing to escape. The duo then ran to the bridge to confront their foe only to find him backed up by Star Saber and [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 1): A Dance Before Dying|A Dance Before Dying}} Cyclonus immediately turned to jet mode and flew off causing Star Saber to give chase. Once he&#039;d lured his foe to a tight corridor, Cyclonus reverted to robot mode and bisected him. Eulogizing his opponent, he prayed that [[Primus]] might forgive the zealot&#039;s sins. He caught up with Rodimus in the fuel furnace, disarming (literally) Getaway as the escapologist tried to destroy the ship. As the terrified mutineer ran into the flames, a determined Rodimus followed succeeding in bringing their former comrade to safety. With that done, the two immediately set to work on fixing the sprinkler system activating it in time to see Getaway be eaten alive by a swarm of Whirl-tamed [[Scraplet]]s with Cyclonus theorizing that the predators had assumed Primus&#039;s likeness after interfacing with Mederi&#039;s telepathic field to determine Getaway&#039;s greatest desire. A call then came in directing their attention to a massive tear in reality manifesting itself outside. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 2): Lūstrāre|Lūstrāre}} With the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; back under their control, everyone made ready to evacuate only to find that the ship was unable to match the gravity of the rift winding up in the [[Benzene Cluster]] now populated by five multi-coloured copies of ancient Cybertron. As they touched down on one, the group came under attack from the [[Black Block Consortia]], now reduced to a puppet state controlled by the [[Adaptus|Grand Architect]]. The being invited them all aboard his [[Worldsweeper]] where the group bore witness to the five Cybertrons being used to drill a hole between universes. From the other universe came a fleet, with [[Last Light (ship)|a duplicate]] of the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; flying point, whose captain called and revealed himself to be [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 3): Farsickness|Farsickness}}&lt;br /&gt;
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From out of the portal then came the [[Functionist Universe]]&#039;s version of Cybertron, now transformed into a robot mode cast in the likeness of [[Primus]]. As the avatar laid waste to Benzene, Megatron freed the prisoners and brought them aboard the &#039;&#039;Last Light&#039;&#039; to catch up. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 4): The Return of the King|The Return of the King}} Soon enough, everyone gathered on the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; to brainstorm a plan to defeat the Functionists. When [[Epistemus]] proposed exploiting [[Rossum&#039;s Trinity]], Cyclonus refused, citing that Tailgate would be inside &amp;quot;Primus&amp;quot; when he exploded pushing everyone to consider a plan that didn&#039;t involve destroying Cybertron. When the group decided to attack [[Vector Sigma]] via an energy weapon, Cyclonus pipped up that he had once interfaced with the supercomputer could repel any attack and knew it would be able to protect itself from Cybertronian energy, prompting [[Anode]] to opine it be attacked from all the sides at once via the [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]]s. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 5): The Unremembering|The Unremembering}} With a duplicate [[Matrix of Leadership]], Cyclonus accompanied Taligate and a group of [[Infinite]]s to the [[Rivets Field]] hot spot, defending his lover until he managed to open the talisman. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 6): A Spark Among Embers|A Spark Among Embers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:LL25 WhirlhugsCyclonus.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|This is how slash ends.]]&lt;br /&gt;
When it was decided that the &#039;&#039;Lost Light&#039;&#039; would be decommissioned, the crew had one last &amp;quot;victory lap&amp;quot; around the galaxy. Before jumping back to Cybertron, they recreated the initial malfunctioning jump to shunt any potential quantum duplicates into a parallel universe so their adventures would never end. At the last hurrah at &#039;&#039;Swerve&#039;s&#039;&#039;, Cyclonus belted out &#039;&#039;The Power of Love&#039;&#039; before everyone began reminiscing over their quest and the ship was disassembled. As everyone went their separate ways, Cyclonus gave Rodimus a &amp;quot;thank you&amp;quot; peck for the second chance the Autobot had afforded him before he flew off with Tailgate. The two enjoyed many interstellar voyages before they settled in [[Tetrahex]] in time for Ratchet&#039;s funeral. Hearing about all the sentences Whirl had served, Cyclonus invited his friend to come live with them, much to the ex-Wrecker&#039;s delight.&lt;br /&gt;
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And far away, in some distant corner of the multiverse, the duplicate Lost Light materialized, ready to set sail for an infinity of new adventures. {{storylink|How To Say Goodbye And Mean It: Part 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MTMTE43 regcvr clean.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|A Dame Adamant(ium) Lives.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]]&#039;&#039;, it was Galvatron, not Cyclonus, who could remain in the normal universe for long amounts of time without being destroyed, but [[All Hail Megatron issue 14|&#039;&#039;All Hail Megatron&#039;&#039; #14]] got it backwards. Writer [[Andy Schmidt]] has admitted that he misremembered what had been established in &#039;&#039;Revelation&#039;&#039;, and that this was just a flat-out biff.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=149350#149350 Andy Schmidt:] &amp;quot;So, let me just say for the record that I goofed and completely misinterpreted something in &amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;. I was not trying to erase continuity when I wrote that Cyclonus could out last Galvatron in our universe, I simply misread that in &amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot; and no one caught it.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*In 2013, [[James Roberts]] stated on Twitter that Cyclonus would have had a female [[holomatter]] avatar.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/390899735919611904 &amp;quot;Not in the comic, so maybe inadmissible as evidence, but I&#039;ve said that Cyclonus&#039; avatar is female&amp;quot;]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; In 2015&#039;s &amp;quot;[[The One Where They Go to Earth]]&amp;quot;, this happened!&lt;br /&gt;
*Before the release of [[The Lopsided Triangle|MTMTE #47]] James Roberts tweeted&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/668546134206504961 Roberts&#039; tweet]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; a theme song for Cyclonus: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_-cUdmdWgU Chicago] by Sufjan Stevens.&lt;br /&gt;
*Apparently, Cyclonus doesn&#039;t think his picture on the cover of [[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|issue #1]] looks like him!&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1 Grimlock boxart.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Me Grimlock have been shaking fists at uptight paleontologists since 1985.]]&lt;br /&gt;
Me [[Grimlock (G1)|&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039;]] have lots of toys and merchandise!&lt;br /&gt;
{{picsneeded|silver G2 toy, Decoy, Myclone}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===The Transformers===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1Grimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And the debate goes on: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!&amp;quot; &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;quot;No! Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Dinobot, [[1985]]/[[1986]]/[[1990]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;26&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Energo weapon|&#039;Energo&#039; sword]], twin &#039;stunner&#039; laser rifle, galaxial rocket launcher, 3 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
:Grimlock&#039;s toy was originally part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; Dinosaur Robo series. When [[Hasbro]] imported the toy in 1985 for the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; line, its blue pelvis was changed to red, its sword was changed from chrome to flat red, the Diaclone driver mini-figure was dropped but still retained the cockpit though later releases had it permanently locked shut, and its teeth were altered [[for safety reasons]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The original Grimlock changes from robot into a robotic &#039;&#039;{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}&#039;&#039;, and comes with a red [[energo weapon|energo-sword]], a black double-barreled rifle, and a rocket launcher with three silver rockets.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In Japan, he and the other four Dinobots were offered as mail-away items during &#039;&#039;[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (toyline)|Operation Combination]]&#039;&#039;; Grimlock cost 2300 yen (his original retail price) and 2 [[Robot Point]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-dinobots-grimlock/671/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Grimlock at Transformerland.com]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Generation 1 Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{anchor|Pretender}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1-toy GrimlockPretender.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock have fleshy bits!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Classic Pretender]], [[1989]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Pretender shell, helmet, &amp;quot;Atom-Smashing Submachine Gun&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;rocket launcher&amp;quot; dino-tail&lt;br /&gt;
:The [[Classic Pretender]] version of Grimlock is much smaller, simplified and slightly modified, but still transforms into a robotic &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039;. His dino tail becomes a rocket-launcher-gauntlet thing that can be held by either the inner robot or outer shell, but either way has got to be a &#039;&#039;bear&#039;&#039; to aim properly. He came with a large human [[Pretender]] shell with a rather knight-like armor theme, with a helmet and large cannon with a blade on the barrel, giving him a pseudo-sword.&lt;br /&gt;
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:His shell&#039;s head looks a lot like a younger {{w|Ed Asner}}.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{note|Pretender Classic Grimlock&#039;s function was &amp;quot;Lieutenant Commander&amp;quot; instead of &amp;quot;Dinobot Commander&amp;quot;, very likely due to the lack of other Dinobots for sale at the time.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Pretender Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:GrimlockLegends toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock say cut it out.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[Legends (G1)|Legends]], 1989)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039;  &amp;quot;rocket launcher&amp;quot; dino-tail&lt;br /&gt;
:A [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] in its [[Hasbro]] release, this version of Grimlock is simply the inner robot of his Classic Pretender form without the shell or its accessories, leaving him only his tail/gun.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1toy japanese legends giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Hero Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, 1989)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Tail/gun&lt;br /&gt;
:In Japan, Legends Grimlock was available only in a boxed &amp;quot;Hero Set&amp;quot; with the Legends versions of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Jazz]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Starscream]]. Grimlock was mostly unchanged from to the Hasbro release, but sported a silver painted face instead of Hasbro&#039;s orange painted one.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In Italy, [[GiG]] released their own version of the Hero Set, named &amp;quot;Set Commandos&amp;quot;, instead of the Classic Pretender versions of the toys. Grimlock, was renamed from &amp;quot;Tiran&amp;quot; to &amp;quot;Drago&amp;quot;, originally the Italian name of [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]. The &amp;quot;Set Commandos&amp;quot; toys were identical to the Japanese &amp;quot;Hero Set&amp;quot; versions.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1Grimlock ActionMaster.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Me Grimlock no longer able to transform, so me Grimlock over-compensate with really big gun.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock with anti-tank cannon&#039;&#039;&#039; (Action Master, [[1990]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Anti-tank cannon partner, &amp;quot;[[particle beam cannon]]&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the initial assortment of non-transforming [[Action Master]] figures, Grimlock&#039;s design combines his cartoon model with extra toy-based detailing. He came with the [[Anti-tank cannon]] &amp;quot;partner&amp;quot; machine which could be ridden by Grimlock (or any other Action Master) or unfolded via spring-loaded [[gimmick]] to form a really &#039;&#039;big&#039;&#039; hand-held &amp;quot;long-range mortar launcher&amp;quot;. He is compatible with any other Action Master vehicle or weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Action Master Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (1991)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;:  [[Energo weapon|&#039;Energo&#039; sword]], twin &#039;stunner&#039; laser rifle, galaxial rocket launcher, 3 rockets&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock&#039;s original toy was reissued in the European/Australian-exclusive &amp;quot;[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]&amp;quot; series, with no notable changes. In Greece, these releases were added to re-releases of the [[Defensor (G1)#Toys|Defensor]] and [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Toys|Devastator]] [[giftsets]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Generation 2===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2GrimlockBlue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me am Blue! Me am Blue! You could be too! &#039;&#039;(Blue variant pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-G2-Turquoise-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&#039;&#039;(Turquoise variant pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Dinobot, [[1993]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &#039;Energo&#039; sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; laser rifle,&lt;br /&gt;
:Grimlock&#039;s original toy was [[redeco]]ed for release in &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039;, this time lacking the missile launcher accessory. He was available in three different colors; the first—and rarest—in his original silver (the easiest way to spot if this is a &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; or original is by the &amp;quot;Autobot&amp;quot; [[tampograph]] on his leg), then in a medium turquoise-blue, and finally (and most commonly) in a dark blue.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{note|Grimlock outranked Optimus Prime in the Generation 2 toyline!  Prime had a rank of 9.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlcok.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Beast Wars===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BWtoy-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Ben Yee]] think me Grimlock look like dalmatian... :(]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe, [[1997]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Spinning slasher sword&amp;quot;, tail-bone-sword&lt;br /&gt;
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:The only new toy in the third wave of second-year &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; Deluxes, Grimlock is a [[redeco]] of [[Dinobot (BW)#Toys|Dinobot]] in gray and gold with black spots, transforming into a &amp;quot;raptor&amp;quot; of some variety. His tail detaches and separates to form a gear-powered, spinning blade weapon, while the central &amp;quot;tail bone&amp;quot; separates to be used as a sword. The entire assembly can store in [[robot mode]] by flipping down the tail-mount and pegging the blade&#039;s base to the peg on his lower back. He also has a &amp;quot;mutant mask&amp;quot;, halves of a dino-skull that flip up to cover his more robotic head. Thankfully these pieces are not pinned in, and can be easily removed for better clearance. He was also slightly [[retool]]ed from the original mold to have ratcheting shoulders and space for an &amp;quot;energon chip&amp;quot; [[rubsign]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Grimlock is extra-notable for suffering from [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]], making his hip-joints in particular prone to snapping off. Grim.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Alternators/Binaltech===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AlternatorsGrimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock no can munch metal, but can burn rubber!]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2005)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Alternator ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;9&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;BT-10&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Engine/gun, energo-sword&lt;br /&gt;
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: For the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; line, Grimlock&#039;s [[alternate mode]] was changed from a dinosaur into a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]], 1:24 scale silver {{w|Ford Mustang}} with opening doors, hood, and trunk, a detailed interior, [[rubber tires]] and a working steering mechanism. His engine transforms into a double-barreled gun, and he also carries an orange &amp;quot;energo-sword&amp;quot; which can attach to the underside of his vehicle mode. The toy is one of the most-complained-about &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; toys, due to its notoriously finicky transformation (with many small steps that must be performed in exactly the right order) and to several pieces which have a tendency to pop off with relatively small amounts of force. And it&#039;s a Grimlock who doesn&#039;t transform into a &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The main difference between Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; version of the toy and the Japanese &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; version is that the latter has its vehicle shell partially made out of painted [[die-cast]] metal parts, whereas the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; version is made entirely out of plastic (not counting the rubber tires). In addition, the &#039;&#039;Binaltech&#039;&#039; version&#039;s engine/gun and the wheel&#039;s rims are [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]], whereas they&#039;re simply painted silver for the &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; version.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This sculpt was retooled into &#039;&#039;Alternators/Binaltech&#039;&#039; [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Wheeljack]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/AltGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Classics===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Grimlockclassicstoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock want to try new appearance, how me look in thigh high boots and stiletto heels?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Missile launcher, missile, removable tail&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock, a gray and gold &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex&#039;&#039;, is a re-imagined form of his original toy, and is notably designed to run rather than drag (theories on the &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; having changed from &amp;quot;caveman adversary&amp;quot; to &amp;quot;Carl Lewis in lizard skin&amp;quot; since the Generation 1 incarnation).&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold features a few design elements likely influenced by Grimlock&#039;s Pretender toy; his bayonet blaster is an homage to his gun/blade combo weapon from said toy, and his tail detaches to become a handheld weapon as it does for the inner robot of his Pretender toy. Another similarity is the &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039;&#039;s upper-body forming the [[robot mode]] legs (though the &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; head forms his feet this time around).&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock&#039;s bayonet blaster  can be deployed in either mode and fires a clear red projectile. Both weapons can be stored on his back when not used.  As with most &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; toys, Grimlock features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]], placed on the left side of the tyrannosaurus torso/his left leg.&lt;br /&gt;
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:A common complaint about the figure is the size of the peg being too small in relation to the peg-hole, making it impossible to lock the arms into place. The black shoulder flaps above are apparently meant to tab into these and lock the whole thing together, but the flaps are remarkably out of alignment and the tabs themselves are too short to even reach the slots. In addition, the bayonet blaster has a hair-trigger and for no apparent reason, his fist holes are a few fractions of a millimeter too small to accommodate standard 5mm peg accessories that most modern &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toys use.&lt;br /&gt;
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:An unpainted &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock was used at the [[BotCon 2007]] customization classes to create &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; [[Overkill (G1)#Timelines|Overkill]]. The mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Grimlock (SG)#Toys|&#039;&#039;Shattered Glass&#039;&#039; Grimlock]] and [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|&#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; (2008)]] Overkill.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Jetfire and Grimlock Twin Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Missile launcher, missile, removable tail&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock was available in Asian markets in a two-pack with [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Grimlock2pack|&#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Jetfire]]. Both toys are identical to their normal individual releases.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Titanium Series===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TitaniumWarWithin Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock turn into tank? Me mash brains with style!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (6&amp;quot; Cybertron Heroes, 2008)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Gun, Energo-sword&lt;br /&gt;
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:Based upon his appearance from &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]&#039;&#039;, this version of Grimlock transforms into a Cybertronic heavy tank. This transforming partly die-cast and plastic Grimlock was initially unreleased due to the cancellation of the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; series of &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; toys at retail (the line would continue on for &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039; at the three-inch scale). The toy was eventually released in the fall of 2008 as a Toys-R-Us exclusive, alongside the also-almost-unreleased War Within [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Prowl]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TitGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; Cybertron Heroes Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Henkei! Henkei!===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TakaraTomy-Henkei!Henkei!-C-03-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Witness me Grimlock, shiny and chrome!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe, 2008-[[March 13|03-13]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Missile launcher, missile, removable tail&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is an extensive redeco of &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock, with generally more intricate paint detailing to make him more closely resemble the &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; toy. As with all &#039;&#039;Henkei&#039;&#039; toys, he lacks the heat sensitive rubsign seen on the &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; release, and instead features vacuum-metalized &amp;quot;chromed&amp;quot; plastic (in a similar [[gimmick]] to the &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; [[Transmetal]]s toys). The vac-metal is used on his [[beast mode]] feet, as well as the &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus&#039;&#039; torso, which was, oddly enough, in Hasbro&#039;s original deco plan for &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Masterpiece===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Grimlock Masterpiece.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock be smaller than Prime, but me Grimlock more expensive!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-8&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Energo sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; lasers rifle, waiter apron, waiter bow tie, waiter tray, 7 unique waiter glasses, intelligence transfer helmet, crown (reissue exclusive), flame (reissue exclusive)&lt;br /&gt;
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: Released in March of 2009, &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is based upon his original toy and cartoon model, transforming into an outdated view of the &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus&#039;&#039; rather than the more accurate depiction seen on &#039;&#039;Classics&#039;&#039; Grimlock. Of all the Masterpiece figures, Grimlock features both the least complex transformation, as well as the least deviation from his original toy&#039;s essential [[transformation scheme]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Grimlock features the usage of [[die-cast]] metal for his dinosaur mode&#039;s toes and an LED mounted within his right fist which illuminates both his gun&#039;s barrels and his sword. As a result of said mechanism, the only articulated part of his right hand is the thumb. Similarly his left hand is modeled much like [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Masterpiece Starscream&#039;s]] hands with the thumb and index finger fully articulated with the remaining fingers joined together. Possibly as a show of good faith regarding the sacrificed articulation, [[TakaraTomy]] designed his alternate mode&#039;s arms to be highly poseable, featuring full articulation of the claws with the arms themselves attached to the body with ball joints. &lt;br /&gt;
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: He features many gimmicks, including the ability to change his eye color in either mode from red to blue with the flip of a switch found at the back of his head in robot mode, and by opening the top of his head in dino mode and switching the eyes around. This allows the owner the choice of representing the use of blue in the cartoon (and his IDW alternate mode) or the use of red in most other media, including his original toy. His tail is connected to his head, and by wiggling and moving it, the head rotates at the base of the neck.  Pushing down on his torso in dinosaur mode makes his legs move up higher into his body, and as a result his head will look up. His alt mode&#039;s head features jaws that snap shut at the press of a button hidden on his cheek; in addition, it also has a tiny sculpted flame thrower in its mouth, but [[for safety reasons|for your safety]], it does not actually breathe fire (boo). Besides his weapons, he also comes with a cloth apron and bow tie to go with a drinks serving tray he carried in &amp;quot;[[Madman&#039;s Paradise]]&amp;quot;, as well as the device he used to transfer his super-intelligence into [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] in &amp;quot;[[Grimlock&#039;s New Brain]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:When he was reissued, he came with a crown redecoed from the King Grimlock release and a new flame attachment to go over his sword.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Masterpiecetoy-GrimlockKing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Best accessory ever! Me Grimlock know you know it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;King Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-8X&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Energo sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; lasers rifle, crown&lt;br /&gt;
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:King Grimlock is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Grimlock with a color scheme based on his appearance in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|G1 Marvel comic]]. All of his previously flat gray surfaces are coated in silver paint, his gold chrome is more vibrant, and his previously black plastic is now a dark blue in reference to the limited color palette of the Marvel Comics issues. The colorless chrome used for his tail and arms is now a light blue chrome.  He also features some different paint applications: on his dinosaur chest, inside the clear panel on his robot mode chest, and on his robot mode knees. His toes are now metallic yellow instead of metallic gray. He lacks the faceplate paint of the original Masterpiece Grimlock. His sword is also tinted orange rather than neutral clear, and the clear panel on his chest is clear dark green plastic instead of neutral clear. Curiously what were the red eyes in dinosaur mode on the original &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Grimlock are now the blue eyes on King Grimlock, and the blue eyes are now the red. The product also features the crown worn by Grimlock in the comics&amp;lt;!--during &#039;issue needed&#039; from &#039;issue needed&#039;--&amp;gt; instead of the accessories from the cartoon, such as the waiter apron or the glasses. The [[package art]] is drawn in an homage to the early style of &#039;&#039;The Transformers&#039;&#039; published by Marvel Comics, as well as a bilingual &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]&#039;&#039; style [[bio]] on the back of the package.&lt;br /&gt;
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:King Grimlock was only available via [[TakaraTomy Mall|Toy Hobby Market]], the official shopping site of TakaraTomy. Pre-orders were open through [[July 31]]st through [[September 11]]th 2009, with the toy shipping out in December.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Energo sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; lasers rifle, crown&lt;br /&gt;
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:Another release of the Masterpiece Grimlock figure, in conjunction with [[Cybertron Con]] alongside a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Henkei! Henkei!]]&#039;&#039; [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#CC2013|Jetfire]]. Like Hasbro&#039;s previous 2010 release, includes all the accessories from the MP-08X &amp;quot;King&amp;quot; version with the figure in traditional Grimlock colors. Packaged in minimalist black and white Chinese-themed box.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Masterpiece-grimlock-hasbro-2014.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock&#039;s legs backwards! Me need [[Ratchet (G1)|doctor]] to fix Grimlock&#039;s legs!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Masterpiece Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-03&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Dinobot Crown of Leadership, sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:(Yet) another Hasbro re-release of the figure, four years after the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; version (see below), &#039;&#039;again&#039;&#039; available as a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] exclusive.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was also available as a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive in many international Hasbro markets such as Canada, Australia, and Europe. Unusually for a Hasbro-branded release, if purchased through Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, or mainland China, or Toys Retailing in Thailand, this figure included a Hasbro Asia &amp;quot;Masterpiece King Grimlock&amp;quot; [[collector coin]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Oddly, the Hasbro stock photos display his dino-mode legs as being &#039;&#039;backwards&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Device Label===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Device Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Device Label, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Device Label Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Me Grimlock turn into computer-thingy... something not right.]]&lt;br /&gt;
: Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock transforms from a working USB laser mouse into a  mechanoid raptor. He shares this mold with &#039;&#039;Device Label&#039;&#039; [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: According to early [[BigBadToyStore]] solicitations, the mice were originally supposed to depict Generation 1 [[Overkill (G1)#Device Label|Overkill]] and &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]&#039;&#039; [[Dinobot (BW)#Device Label|Dinobot]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Transformers (2010)===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MPGrimlock Hasbro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beryllium baloney not included. Grimlock: 1. Slag: 0.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Masterpiece Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2010) &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; [[Dinobot Crown of Leadership]], sword, twin &#039;stunner&#039; laser rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|&#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;]] Grimlock is a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]]-[[exclusive]] redeco of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Grimlock with King Grimlock&#039;s accessories (also redecoed). His gray is darker, he features additional painted details on his thighs, biceps, and waist to mimic label stickers included on the original 1985 figure, the dark gray painted details on his robot mode toes are now gold, the dinosaur mode&#039;s toenails are now coated in a thick gold paint rather than the polished golden look of the TakaraTomy version, and the red paint used on the metal area on his crotch is a lighter shade, matching the adjacent red plastic less.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock&#039;s teeth and claws have been slightly rounded for this release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The stock photography to the right is mistransformed, depicting Grimlock&#039;s beast mode claws as pointing straight down (as they are in robot mode) instead of laying flat to the ground.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/MasterpieceGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on 2010 Masterpiece Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Generations===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generations fall of cybertron voyager grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Talk about monkey paw wishes—the most [[geewun]] version of this mold is on the &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; Grimlock page.]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generationstoy-TakaraTomy-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1 / #003&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese release date:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;[[2013]]-[[June 29|06-29]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TG19&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword, shield&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|&#039;&#039;Fall of Cybertron&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] was repurposed as Generation 1 Grimlock by &#039;&#039;Transformers Legends&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]&#039;&#039;.}}&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class toys, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock transforms into a robotic &#039;&#039;[[Popular beast alternate modes|Tyrannosaurus rex]]&#039;&#039;. He comes with a sword with a [[5 mm post|5mm handle]] and a peg on either side of the hilt, as well as a shield which can mount via its single peg. Grimlock features 5mm ports for his hands, as well as on his forearms/lower dino legs and shoulders/dino hips. Interestingly, the hollow sides of his dinosaur arms feature [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]-compatible [[C joint|3mm ports]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:His main [[gimmick]]s, however, are that he has a light in his dinosaur mouth, and a chomping dinosaur jaw. When a lever behind his dino head is pulled, his mouth opens, and the light turns on, strongly illuminating his head. This gimmick can also be used in robot mode, as his dino head ends up inside his hollow chest, although it&#039;s not as effective. The [[insignia]] on his chest is the Lightning Strike Coalition variant of the Autobrand.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The [[TakaraTomy]] version, part of the seventh wave of Japanese &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; toys, replaces his gray plastics with darker shades, coats much of his gold plastic in shiny metallic gold paint, paints his tail tip silver and his abdomen red, and features more [[Paint operation|paint details]], among other deco changes.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was [[redeco]]ed for all the other versions of &#039;&#039;Fall of Cybertron&#039;&#039; Grimlock, but was also used for &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager Class toys|Grimlock]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FOCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Platinum Edition====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Platinum-Edition-G1-Dinobots-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me talk pretty one day!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobots&#039;&#039;&#039; (Platinum Edition 5-pack, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Two-piece spiked maul &lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the &#039;&#039;Generations [[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; Dinobots 5-pack, Grimlock is a redeco and retool of [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager Class toys|&#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; Voyager Class Grimlock]], sporting a Generation-1 inspired deco and a head. This release also suffers from a small degree of mold deterioration: the &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; heels that connect with his forearms and the shoulders/&#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; upper jaw halves seemed to connect loosely.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock was bundled with Slug, Slog, Snarl, and Strafe.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This set was initially released as a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] exclusive in Canada in October 2015, followed by Singapore a month later (although it&#039;s currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular store there or not). Much later, it became available via the Australian Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us website (but never found in stores). In the United States, it was initally only available online via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[BigBadToyStore]] before being found at discount chain Ross a year after its intial release in Canada.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Cyber Series====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock having identity crisis!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cyber Battalion, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the new &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Cyber Battalion series, this new Voyager-sized mold of Grimlock transforms from robot to dinosaur and back. The figure has a far greater range of articulation than many other Cyber Series figure to date. A small switch on the back of his beast-mode head moves his jaw up and down.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This version of Grimlock is a unique amalgamation of three versions of the character; the robot mode head, torso, and transformation scheme take cues from [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Warrior Class|2015 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Grimlock]], the coloration is borrowed from [[Grimlock (AOE)#Toys|the toys of the live-action movie Grimlock]], lastly the styling and (scientifically outdated) stance of the dinosaur mode resembles the classic G1 Grimlock look.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like all of the &#039;&#039;Cyber Series&#039;&#039; figures, Grimlock did not get distribution in the United States, but has been reported showing up in Asian markets and was also solicited to South America. Toy importers did stock this series in a limited capacity and they sold out quickly in 2015 and effectively disappeared at that time.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Titans Return====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TitansReturntoy-Clobber.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.77|Now me Grimlock can take any form me want! Tank, dragon, car, me Grimlock do it all!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Clobber&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Master, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Dragon/bird/gun accessory&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; [[Titan Master]]s, Clobber is a retool of [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Generations|Crashbash]] and transforms from a robot into a head compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger figure in the line. Clobber features a new head piece based on &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; Grimlock&#039;s animation model. [[Hasbro]] stated at [[BotCon 2016]] that Clobber &#039;&#039;is&#039;&#039; Grimlock himself, leaving the reasons for his name unclear, but some kind of attempt to avoid confusion with the contemporaneous &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (WFC)|character]] seems a likely explanation. Clobber features peg holes in his feet to allow him to stand on a variety of &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; figures, and is packaged with a beast accessory with three modes: a dragon for Clobber to ride, a &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; formed by combining with Clobber, or a 5mm-compatible gun for larger figures. His new face piece was molded in black plastic, rather than gunmetal. &lt;br /&gt;
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:As with Crashbash, Clobber&#039;s instructions feature the same error for steps 6(5)-8(7).&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy also doubles as the independent &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]&#039;&#039; character [[Clobber (BWU)|Clobber]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/TRClobber/clobber.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Clobber at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Power of the Primes====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PotP Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.77|Bandicoots! Me Grimlock can squash Bandicoots.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager Class, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;PP-15&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[2018]]-[[June 30|06-30]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 Prime Armor/combiner feet, [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Dinobot Enigma]]&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Dinobot Grimlock&amp;quot; is a brand new mold which transforms into a very Generation 1-inspired, wide-hipped robotic &#039;&#039;Tyrannosaurus rex&#039;&#039;. He can combine with his fellow Dinobots to form [[Volcanicus (Generations)#Toys|Volcanicus]] and can attach any &#039;&#039;[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039;-style Deluxe Class figure. Like the other Dinobots in this subline, he features translucent plastic with gold paint on the inside to give him a &#039;layered&#039; look reminiscent of [[#Generation 1|his original toy]]. He also includes two pieces of Prime Armor that each can hold a [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]] (and by extension, an [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]] or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]]) and attach to his forearms as battle claws. These also double as feet for Volcanicus. Like all the other Voyager Class figures, Grimlock includes an Enigma of Combination (dubbed the &#039;&#039;Dinobot Enigma&#039;&#039;), based on a Prime Master, which can attach to him via the previously mentioned Prime Armor. In beast mode, he can carry an Enigma, Matrix core, or Prime Master &#039;&#039;in his mouth&#039;&#039;, where Volcanicus&#039;s chest would be. If you&#039;re particularly creative, you could place a Matrix in his mouth.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In China, Grimlock was also released along with the other four Deluxe Dinobots as a gift-set, exclusive to Hasbro China&#039;s TianMao site.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=559183834163&amp;amp;skuId=3853426938808&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Selects====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.77|Me Grimlock don&#039;t have pesky stickers anymore! Now spend $207 on me Grimlock!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Volcanicus&#039;&#039;&#039; (Gift set, 2021)&lt;br /&gt;
** &#039;&#039;Japanese release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[2021]]-[[February|02]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** &#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 guns, 2 swords, 2 Magma Swords, 2 arm-mounted cannons, twin &#039;stunner&#039; laser rifle, 2 foot-plates, left &amp;amp; right fists&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a redeco of his earlier &#039;&#039;[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock_(G1)/toys#Power_of_the_Primes|self]], but now with a G1 cartoon-inspired deco, which includes his blue visor from said cartoon. He STILL doesn&#039;t have his &#039;Energo&#039; Sword, but he can more than compensate by using the newly-molded guns or even one of the two Magma Swords (based on the one from his &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock_(G1)/toys#Generations|self]]) that the set comes with. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Plus, you can make him a flying &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; by plugging the Magma Swords onto his dinosaur mode&#039;s back.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Studio Series====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Studio-Series-86-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock Hollywood star!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039; Grimlock &amp;amp; Autobot Wheelie&#039;&#039;&#039; (Leader Class, [[2021]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;86-06&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;SS-64&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[May 29]], 2021&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Galaxial rocket launcher, &amp;quot;[[Quintesson]] Court&amp;quot; backdrop&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Studio Series]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is an all-new mold based on his character model from [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the original G1 Sunbow cartoon]]. Of note, while the other characters in the &#039;&#039;86&#039;&#039; line reference their models from the 1986 movie, Grimlock is a hybrid of his normal, simplified design and the more complicated design seen in some brief scenes in &amp;quot;[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]&amp;quot;, giving him an appearance similar to the &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure comes with a non-transforming [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Wheelie]] figurine and Grimlock&#039;s rocket launcher, which can store on his back in &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; mode. Like the other &#039;&#039;Studio Series&#039;&#039; toys, the interior of the package forms a diorama display for the figure. In this case, the famous (ahem) &#039;&#039;self-invited&#039;&#039; entrance at [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]&#039;s execution in &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Physical samples seen at the [[October 16]]th [[Fan First Friday]] revealed the final toy would feature gold paint on his robot-mode chest and dinosaur claws instead of yellow and a translucent black chest panel instead of a colorless one (which has the unintentional side effect of homaging the original G1 toy&#039;s chest panel).&lt;br /&gt;
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===Age of Extinction===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|TRUEvolution}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AOEtoy-1984Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock feel like me once had [[Mega-Dinobot|bigger purpose in life]]...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;24 OF 30&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Sword&lt;br /&gt;
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: Available only at [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us|ToysЯUs]] stores in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, this &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039;-branded two-pack features &amp;quot;1984 Grimlock&amp;quot; in the form of a Generation 1-inspired redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|Grimlock]]. The toy is slightly retooled to give it [[5 mm post|5mm ports]] in its hands, allowing it to hold the included redeco of [[Razorclaw (G1)|Generation 1 Razorclaw]]&#039;s sword (not pictured in stock photography). Undocumented in the instructions, he can be combined with &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; [[Swoop (Energon)#Toys|Swoop]] to form an inter-continuity version of [[Mega-Dinobot]]. As an Evolution 2-Pack, Grimlock was packaged alongside an &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[Grimlock (AOE)#TRUEvolution|Grimlock]] toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, shrunken character renders for both Grimlocks, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release. The sword is also packaged on the center of the bubble, instead of hiding underneath it. This figure was also the first release of the [[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|&#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; Grimlock]] mold in Japan.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Transformers (2014)===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF2014toy-SDCCGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock make the Bayformer style look &#039;&#039;good&#039;&#039;!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobots Generation One 4-pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (Voyager, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Mace head, mace shaft&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available only as part of the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] &amp;quot;Dinobots Generation One 4-pack&amp;quot; that was first made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] [[2014]], Grimlock is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; Voyager Grimlock figure, and features heavy use of vacuum metalization, transparent plastic and paint applications to recreate the look of the Generation 1 Grimlock toy. He retains the mace accessory, and its head, or the entire weapon, can be attached to Grimlock&#039;s dinosaur mode tail. Grimlock was packaged with [[Swoop (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Strafe]], [[Snarl (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Snarl]], and [[Slag (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Slug]], and their box unfolds into a diorama of the crashed [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in [[Mount St. Hilary]]. A similarly-themed toy of [[Slog (AOE)#Amazon|Sludge]] was released via Amazon in &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF2014toy-LegionGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock get &#039;&#039;bad&#039;&#039; [[Beast (G1)|feelings]] about combining...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legion, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the Generation 1-inspired 2014 Legion Class assortment, Grimlock is a redeco of &#039;&#039;[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;[[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]&#039;&#039; [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], and transforms into a vaguely shark-like dragon, although his package art, recolored from the [[:File:MTMTE8 cvrRI.jpg|RI cover]] of [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who&#039;s Afraid of the DJD?|&#039;&#039;More than Meets the Eye&#039;&#039; #8]], and the Hasbro website product description would have you believe that it&#039;s a mechanical &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039;. Being the sixth use of the sculpt, it&#039;s starting to show instances of [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]], as several sections (such as the tabs that hold the robot mode torso together, or the parts of the beast mode neck formed by the robot mode feet) don&#039;t fit properly anymore.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In the United States, Grimlock has thus far been found at Big Lots and Family Dollar stores. In Australia and Europe, he is available at general retail again, just like the previous [[wave]] of Legion Class figures. In 2015, he was re-released in redesigned packaging now resembling the currently released &#039;&#039;Combiner Wars&#039;&#039;-era &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039;&#039; packaging template, but replacing the name &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; with &amp;quot;Authentic Transformers&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The [[stock photography|stock photo]] on the back of the packaging depicts him with &#039;&#039;Beast Hunters&#039;&#039; Cyberverse Commander Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#BHCyberverse|Optimus Prime]]&#039;s sword, which is also listed as an accessory in the Hasbro website product listing for this toy. The actual toy doesn&#039;t include a weapon. Furthermore, the [[instructions]] printed on the back of the packaging of the 2014 release are completely inaccurate, as they are for an [[Grimlock (AOE)#WalmartENmold|entirely different &amp;quot;Grimlock&amp;quot; toy]]! (This was fixed for the 2015 release.) Even if the instructions &#039;&#039;had&#039;&#039; been accurate, they probably wouldn&#039;t have mentioned that Grimlock can also form a leg of [[Abominus (Prime)#Beast Hunters|Abominus]] (or a combiner of his redecoes).&lt;br /&gt;
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===Kre-O===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kre-o-grimlock-unleashed-kreon-and-dino-grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The Lego Dino Attack line got &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;weird&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039; after a while...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Unleashed&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;A8600&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;333&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Kreons&#039;&#039;: [[Bumblebee (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Grimlock Unleashed|Galvatron]], Grimlock, [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Grimlock Unleashed|Lockdown]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Optimus Prime]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword, crown&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available only in the &amp;quot;Grimlock Unleashed&amp;quot; set, both the buildable Grimlock and the Grimlock Kreon are based on the Generation One looks of the character, despite the other Kreons on the set being based on their Age of Extinction versions. The Kreon comes with his Energo-Sword and two optional helmets, a Sideswipe-style one and a crown based on the time Grimlock led the Autobots. Unlike other Kreons, Grimlock has his faceplate printed on the figure face instead of added by the helmet.&lt;br /&gt;
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:It is incredibly poseable and well-built by Kre-O standards.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This set popped up at ToysЯUs a few short weeks after the initial product without any advance warning... and retailed for a mere $25, despite the size of the set.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGUGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Unleashed Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Kreon Class of 1985&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon figure set, [[2015]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B5152&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Voted&#039;&#039;: Me Best Looking&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[Kreon Class of &#039;85]] Grimlock&#039;s deco is extra-detailed, even above the amount of the first figure. Like the rest of the set, he uses the almost-totally-[[retool]]ed 2015 style of Kreon body.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This box set of thirty Kreons was a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015 [[exclusive]], with leftovers being sold on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the show.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changers-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Time to play some foosball again.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Changers, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0718&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;82&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Energon-Sword&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the new Battle Changers series, Battle Changers Grimlock transforms from a really badly-proportioned &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; into a robot and back without removing any parts! His appearance is reminiscent of his Generation 1 counterpart, while the deco is based on his &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; counterpart&#039;s toys. Like all of the Battle Changers, Grimlock uses a new hip piece using larger balljoints than the normal Kreons. He also comes with a weapon that, once stickers are applied, resembles the sword used by &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]], and can be wielded by his C-joint hands.&lt;br /&gt;
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:All of the 2015 &#039;&#039;Transformers [[Kre-O]]&#039;&#039; product was skipped by retailers in the US (at first), seeing release in Canada, Australia and various Asian markets. In late 2015, much of the line was finally released at discount in the US through TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores, including this set.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Hero Mashers===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HM-toy Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock no need robot mode! Me Grimlock king!]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Electronic Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Electronic Action, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;18&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Twin-cannon, left &amp;amp; right missile launchers, 2 missiles, left &amp;amp; right gun-pods, large rifle, flame-blast&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the first (and only) wave of Electronic Action &#039;&#039;[[Hero Mashers]]&#039;&#039; toys, Grimlock is a non-transforming is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints... and considerably larger than any other figure in the line at that. His design is based on his &#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; counterpart, but also takes some cues and the coloration from the Generation 1 version of the character. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; accessory.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He is designed with a removable head, forelimbs, thighs, lower legs, and tail, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]&#039;&#039;, meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.&lt;br /&gt;
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: His large size is augmented by a large number of accessories and gimmicks. The signature electronic aspect is a light-up mouth, used to illuminate his &amp;quot;flame blast&amp;quot; accessory, or any other transparent accessory you care to stuff into his gaping maw. He also comes with two spring-loaded missile launchers.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Legends===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|WHERE IS CLOB...no, WHERE ME GRIMLOCK&#039;S BODY GO?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Headmaster Set&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2017]]-[[February 19|02-19]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;LG-EX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, this Grimlock is a redeco of the &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; [[#Clobber|Clobber]] head, featuring plastic color changes and extensive paint apps to resemble his appearance in the cartoon. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock is released along with &amp;quot;[[Stylor#Legends|Chromedome]]&amp;quot;, [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], &amp;quot;[[Duros#Legends|Hardhead]]&amp;quot;, [[Flywheels#Legends|Flywheel]], and &amp;quot;[[Arcana#Legends|Brainstorm]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Authentics===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Authentics_7inch_Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|{{w|Jurassic World|&amp;quot;She is learning where she fits on the food chain, and I&#039;m not sure you want her to figure that out.&amp;quot;}}]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (7 inch, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers Authentics|Authentics]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Dinobot Grimlock&amp;quot; is an all-new Voyager-sized toy based on his [[evergreen]] design. He transforms into a robotic &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; in just seven steps. His &amp;quot;wings&amp;quot; and dinosaur head come detached in the packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Authentics-5-Inch-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock&#039;s arms are flatter than a pancake!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Dinobot Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (5 inch, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
:This new mold of Grimlock is basically a downscaled version of the 7-inch figure to the size of a Commander/Legends/Scout Class toy, and his &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; arms are permanently molded on his &amp;quot;wings&amp;quot;/dinosaur body. Grimlock&#039;s dinosaur head comes detached in the packaging. While the neck is painted gold unlike the 7-inch figure, the paint operations on Grimlock&#039;s robot torso, the robot legs, and the &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039; toes are omitted.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This Grimlock was first found at Australian shops. He was also available at some Malaysian Family Mart shops.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Changer, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
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:This Grimlock is an all-new mold that scales with the rest of the Titan Hero/Guardian/Changer figures, utilizing a different transformation scheme compared to his previous Authentics figures. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===Decoy===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Decoy, 1986)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Decoy ID number:&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Coming packaged at random on carded &#039;&#039;Transformers toys&#039;&#039; during 1986, [[Decoy]] Grimlock is a red soft-rubber figure depicting him in his robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Decoy Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Super Collection Figure===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:SCF Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock see dead people.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (March 2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Brainwave Transfer Device, stand&lt;br /&gt;
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:A three-inch-tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Grimlock&#039;s dinosaur mode was available in the second wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]&#039;&#039; line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full-color figure and a clear plastic version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He comes with the [[Brainwave Transfer Device]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Unnamed here, but later called as such on Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock figure.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; seen in the cartoon episode &amp;quot;[[Grimlock&#039;s New Brain]]&amp;quot;, which... &#039;&#039;can&#039;&#039; sit on his head, but it&#039;s not a great fit and falls off at the slightest provocation, especially if you keep the hose attached. Speaking of, in the color version of the figure, the post on top of the helmet may be painted over, making it too thick to fit into the &#039;&#039;very&#039;&#039; small hole in the hose.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on clear Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (September 2001)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Act&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;4&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Brainwave Transfer Device, stand&lt;br /&gt;
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:The original Grimlock PVC was re-released in a solid metallic color for the fourth act of the &amp;quot;Super Collection Figure&amp;quot; series, available only as a rare &amp;quot;[[chase figure|Secret Figure]]&amp;quot;, packed at a &#039;&#039;presumed&#039;&#039; ratio of one in every ten cases. (This ratio was given for Secret Figures in later Acts, and it seems unlikely it would change.)&lt;br /&gt;
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:It is unknown if he replaced a random figure in the lucky case, or was a consistent replacement for a specific one.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on clear Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Heroes of Cybertron===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HOC Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Me Grimlock join Mechs Without Hats.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the third wave of &#039;&#039;[[Heroes of Cybertron]]&#039;&#039;, this version of the &#039;&#039;Super Collection Figure&#039;&#039; Grimlock mold was cast in translucent blue plastic and painted over, leaving his eyes and a stripe on the top of his head unpainted to attempt a [[light-piping]] gimmick. This version lacks the Brainwave Transfer Device from the Japanese release, which, let&#039;s be honest, was probably for the best.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This toy was sold on a blister card rather than blindpacked, and a collector card of the character was included instead of the stand.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Hard Hero===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HardHero Grimlock bust.JPG|upright=1.2|thumb|&#039;&#039;&#039;ME GRIMLOCK DEMAND TO KNOW WHERE ME GRIMLOCK&#039;S LEGS ARE!&#039;&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
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: [[Hard Hero]]&#039;s Grimlock is a 6.5 inches tall cold-cast porcelain bust, sculpted after his cartoon appearance (complete with blue eyes) and holding a white energo-sword in his right hand. The bust was limited to 2500 pieces, with an additional 100 being specially signed by sculptor [[Jason Ray]]. Grimlock was number 9 in Hard Hero&#039;s main series of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; busts.&lt;br /&gt;
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===MyClone===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Takara, 2003)&lt;br /&gt;
** &#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MTF015&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** &#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Grey display stand &lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the second wave of the &#039;&#039;[[MyClone]]&#039;&#039; line of Transformers PVC figures, this [[super deformed]] Grimlock comes with a hexagonal grey display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other &#039;&#039;MyClone&#039;&#039; figures. His modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other &#039;&#039;MyClone&#039;&#039; figure, though he stands out as rather unique about the Transformers MyClones, as he&#039;s the only one in alternate mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Generation 1 Figure-Collection===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bottlecap grimlock.JPG|thumb|Me Grimlock in black-and-white movie...me feel like [[Godzilla]]!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;C-5&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Display base&lt;br /&gt;
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:At only one inch in height, this Grimlock &amp;quot;bottlecap&amp;quot; figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya&#039;s Transformers [[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]]. The figure was rendered in a &amp;quot;retro&amp;quot; black and white color scheme, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm More information on the Generation 1 collection at Autobase Aichi]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Titanium Series===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Titanium RM Grimlock.jpg|125px|thumb|Me Grimlock say boogie down!!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (3&amp;quot; Robot Masters, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Gun, sword, Autobot stand&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Titanium Series]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a non-transforming, three inch die-cast metal figurine based on his toy and comic/cartoon model. He has very limited articulation, in his neck, waist and shoulders. Grimlock is posed squatting and/or dancing.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Titanium&#039;&#039; Robot Masters Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Attacktix===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Booster, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Attacktix Grimlock.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Me Grimlock can&#039;t move. [[The Last Stand|Seem]] [[Blast from the Past|to]] [[Spotlight: Shockwave|happen]] [[Still Life!|a lot]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
:Attacktix Grimlock is depicted in his &#039;&#039;Tyrannosarus&#039;&#039; mode, and has a sculpt based heavily upon his original G1 toy. Pressing down on his back will cause his head to extend and presumably hit whatever he&#039;s facing.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Diamond Select, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Grimlock Mini-bust.jpg|thumb|When me Grimlock get legs back, you in &#039;&#039;BIG TROUBLE!&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
: A mini-bust of Grimlock based on his appearance in the cartoon was released by Diamond Select in 2007. The figure includes the upper body of Grimlock, wielding his energo-sword, acting as if rushing into the battlefield. There is the head of his beast mode sculpted into the base of the statue.&lt;br /&gt;
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* &#039;&#039;&#039;War Within Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Diamond Select, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Grimlock sdcc.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock say no fun to be exclusive all of time.]]&lt;br /&gt;
: War Within Grimlock was an Action Figure Xpress exclusive at the 2007 [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. He was sculpted by Chris Lee of Art Asylum and limited to 600 pieces. The sculpt features Grimlock holding his flaming sword. The front of his vehicle mode is sculpted onto the base of the bust.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Robot Heroes===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock Vs Shockwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Two Pack, 2007)&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1 RobotHeroes ShockwaveVsGrimlock.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Me Gwimwock no cutie, me king!]]&lt;br /&gt;
: Packed with [[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave]], &#039;&#039;[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]&#039;&#039; Grimlock is a detailed two-inch tall soft-plastic figurine with exaggerated, cartoonish proportions and an amusing &amp;quot;raised eyebrow&amp;quot; look on his face. He is sculpted holding his sword in his right hand. He has swivel joints at his shoulders and neck. He brings cuddly wuddly death. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039; Grimlock at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===3D Battle-Card Game===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:3DBattleCard Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|A head to match his ego.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
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: A 48-point &amp;quot;rare&amp;quot; character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]&#039;s &amp;quot;Energon Wars&amp;quot; expansion, Grimlock &amp;quot;transforms&amp;quot; into a gray vague approximation of a &#039;&#039;T. rex&#039;&#039;. He uses the same parts layout as [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Cruellock]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Mighty Muggs===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MightyMuggs Grimlock.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock am huuge hit with lady-bots!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Energo-sword&lt;br /&gt;
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: This [[super deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, with swivel joints in Grimlock&#039;s neck and arms. He comes with a similarly super-deformed version of his trademark energo-sword.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MightyMuggs 2018 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.55|Me Grimlock not appreciate recurring head trauma.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2019]])&lt;br /&gt;
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: Influenced by his [[evergreen]] design, this new Grimlock is part of the second wave of the line&#039;s 2018 relaunch. Gently push his precious little head to access one of three different faces: irritable, impatient, and incensed.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Titan Warriors===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Titan Warrior 5-Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
:Available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, this Grimlock is a 6&amp;quot; PVC [[Titan Heroes|Titan Warrior]] figure (similar to Bandai&#039;s &#039;&#039;Ultra/Sentai/Rider Hero, Movie Monster Series&#039;&#039;) with articulated arms. He was packed with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Soundwave]]. Unlike the other four, Grimlock never received an individual release.&lt;br /&gt;
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===EX Gōkin===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two fists, two open hands, two gripping hands, energo-sword, stunner laser, galaxial rocket launcher, alternate head, display stand&lt;br /&gt;
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: A 7-inch tall non-transforming Grimlock action figure was produced by [[Art Storm]] as part of their &#039;&#039;EX Gōkin Transformers Series&#039;&#039; line. He comes with a number of extra hands as well as the energo-sword, double-barreled rifle and (non-firing) rocket launcher of the original toy. While his mold and paint details are heavily based on the original Generation 1 Grimlock toy, his proportions are cartoon-based and he includes an alternate blue-eyed headsculpt based on his [[:File:Grimhead.JPG|early cartoon head]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://artstorm.co.jp/exgokin_transformersseries_grimlock.html More information on &#039;&#039;EX Gōkin&#039;&#039; Grimlock at Art Storm&#039;s official site]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Thrilling 30===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Collectible Figurine, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;2 / #19&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Collector&#039;s base&lt;br /&gt;
:A super-deformed Grimlock was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector&#039;s card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Collectible Figurines&#039;&#039;&#039; (5-pack, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 5 collector&#039;s bases&lt;br /&gt;
:The same Grimlock figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Bumblebee]], [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Shockwave]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Rodimus]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Tiny Titans===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TinyTitans-Series6-Grimlock.jpg|right|thumb|Me Grimlock say don&#039;t eat yellow lightsaber!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Tiny Titans, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;6&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;10/12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the sixth and final assortment of &#039;&#039;[[Tiny Titans]]&#039;&#039; [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Grimlock is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon &amp;quot;currency&amp;quot; and a randomized bonus power-up item.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Magic: The Gathering===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MTG-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|&amp;quot;Tap for mana?&amp;quot; Me Grimlock no just tap, me smash!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock, Dinobot Leader / Grimlock, Ferocious King&#039;&#039;&#039; (Hasbro and [[Wizards of the Coast|Wizards]], 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
: A [[HasCon 2017]] exclusive, this trading card was released as part of the &amp;quot;2017 &#039;&#039;Magic: The Gathering&#039;&#039; HasCon Collection&amp;quot; three-card promo set, alongside &amp;quot;[[Nerf]] War&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Sword of Dungeons &amp;amp; Dragons&amp;quot; cards. The card is reversible, depicting Grimlock in robot mode on one side (&amp;quot;Dinobot Leader&amp;quot;) and his alternate mode on the other (&amp;quot;Ferocious King&amp;quot;), with each side having different stats and abilities. Each side of the card&#039;s flavor text features a different Grimlock quote: one from &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;, and one from &amp;quot;[[Grimlock&#039;s New Brain]]&amp;quot;. The card bears a silver border, indicating it is illegal to use in official &#039;&#039;Magic&#039;&#039; tournament play.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:W1Grimlock.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock, Dinobot Leader&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 1&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T21/T40&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;10&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock, Dinobot Leader&#039;&#039;&#039; is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:The artwork on the card is reused from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile card game.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:W2Grimlock.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock, Powerful Commander&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T27/T46&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;9&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock, Powerful Commander was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Grimlock, Powerful Commander is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Grimlock, Powerful Commander depicts [[Volcanicus (Generations)|Volcanicus&#039;]] head and torso, which is formed by Grimlock in the artwork. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]&#039;&#039; mobile game.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Grimlock, Powerful Commander can be used to form Volcanicus, Fiery Champion with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Dinobot Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Dinobots are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:W5Clobber.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Clobber&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;RT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T15/T46&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;4&lt;br /&gt;
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:This card&#039;s set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020. &lt;br /&gt;
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===ReAction Figures===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Super-7-ReAction-Figures-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039; Energo Sword, Twin Laser Rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of [[Super7]]&#039;s ReAction Figure line, this Grimlock is a non-transforming 3 3/4 inch toy that features a rather limited articulation akin to the vintage action figures from Kenner. Grimlock also comes with his signature accessories.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:DiacloneGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Me Diaclone Grimlock...kinda boring.]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Grimlock Natural History Museum.JPG|upright=1.3|thumb|Me Grimlock &#039;&#039;&#039;BIG&#039;&#039;&#039; person, so they put Grimlock&#039;s statue in Natural History Museum!]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2GrimlockArtwork.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Heavy Metal Greymon.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Grimlock was originally a &#039;&#039;[[Diaclone]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Dinosaur Robo Tyrannosaurus&amp;quot;. The only differences between this incarnation and the &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; release is that the &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; version has a silver-chromed sword and a blue crotch piece rather than red, as well as coming with a green-and-black Diaclone pilot figure.&lt;br /&gt;
* The original &#039;&#039;Diaclone&#039;&#039; commercial for the mold that became Grimlock showed him spewing fire from his mouth. So much for truth in advertising!&lt;br /&gt;
* There is a Grimlock toy placed in the showcase in the dinosaur section of the {{w|Natural History Museum}} in [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]; oddly, this doesn&#039;t make him the [[Slag (G1)|only one]].&lt;br /&gt;
* Grimlock&#039;s function is [[Lieutenant Commander]] instead of Dinobot Commander on his Pretender Classic and Alternator toys. Lieutenant Commander is [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]&#039;s rank. Deal with it, egobot.&lt;br /&gt;
* Despite being released in three different color schemes during the &#039;&#039;Generation 2&#039;&#039; toyline, a piece of recolored card artwork—seemingly from the collection of a former [[Hasbro]] employee—has surfaced on [[eBay]] (alongside recolored artwork of [[:File:G2SwoopArtwork.jpg|Swoop]] and [[:File:G2SludgeBoxart.jpg|Sludge]]), showing what may have been an intended fourth version of the Grimlock toy for that line. Being bright yellow with teal stripes, it certainly &#039;&#039;looks&#039;&#039; very [[neon|&#039;90s]].&lt;br /&gt;
* [[T-Wrecks]] may have been intended to be a new form for Grimlock, based on the references in his tech spec bio to his &#039;&#039;Beast Wars&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Attack Specialist&amp;quot; function and other hints. However, T-Wrecks&#039; appearances in the [[3H Productions]] &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (comic)|Universe: The Wreckers]]&#039;&#039; comics suggest he is a new, unrelated character.&lt;br /&gt;
* A working name for the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039; Ford Mustang mold which ultimately ended up as Grimlock was &amp;quot;[[Freeway (G1)|Freeway]]&amp;quot;, according to various early store listings.&lt;br /&gt;
* The [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] toy released in the [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; toyline]] was originally created by [[Hasbro]] for release as a special new-mold addition for the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 &#039;&#039;Universe&#039;&#039; toyline]], and was intended to represent Generation 1 Grimlock. However, it wasn&#039;t and it didn&#039;t for the combination of budgetary concerns and keeping the combination gimmick (since he combines with the packed-in [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] to form &amp;quot;[[Mega-Dinobot]]&amp;quot;) only in the &#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039; toyline, which had combination as a central theme.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:G1 boxart Rumble.jpg|upright=1.7|thumb|PREPARE TO CRUMBLE]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Most of &#039;&#039;&#039;Rumble&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;&#039;&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;s toys are red, but this is not a hard and fast rule.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===The Transformers===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G1-toy Rumble.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;But mooooom, I asked for Rumble! This is Frenzy!&amp;quot; &amp;quot;That&#039;s what the box says, dear, &#039;Rumble&#039;.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;The box is stupid.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ravage&#039;&#039;&#039; / &#039;&#039;&#039;Rumble&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cassette 2-pack, 1984/1985/1986)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Left &amp;amp; right &amp;quot;Thruster Guns&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Rumble was part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toys released in 1984. Originally a &#039;&#039;[[Micro Change]]&#039;&#039; Microcassette Robo Micross, he transforms into a microcassette that fits into the tape deck compartment of the original [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and [[Blaster (G1)/toys|Blaster]] toys. In [[Hasbro]] markets, Rumble was only available in a two-pack with [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: The 1984 release of the toy has a foil Decepticon symbol decal on Rumble&#039;s [[robot mode]] tummy. The 1985 release drops this decal in favor of a [[rubsign]] under the cassette-mode&#039;s tape-window. The 1986 release switches out his metal feet for plastic feet.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to make [[Frenzy (G1)/toys|Frenzy]] and [[Enemy (G1)|Enemy]]. It can also be [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[FIRRIB|G1 cartoon Frenzy]] (which obviously also applies to many of the following toys, so we won&#039;t repeat ourselves).&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Rumble/rumble.htm More information on Rumble at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Decepticon, 1985/1986)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;17&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Left &amp;amp; right &amp;quot;Thruster Guns&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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: In Japan, Rumble was originally only available packaged with the much-more-accessory-laden-than-the-Hasbro-version Soundwave. All versions of this toy have a rubsign.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Rumble&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cassettetron, 1987)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;D-102&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Left &amp;amp; right &amp;quot;Thruster Guns&amp;quot;, cassette case&lt;br /&gt;
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: Rumble was finally released on his own in Japan during &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: The Headmasters (toyline)|The Headmasters]]&#039;&#039;, in an individual box. Contrary to popular belief, the Cassettes released this way did &#039;&#039;not&#039;&#039; include extra tape cases.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Generation 2===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:G2RumbleProStock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;Rumble&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;quot; (Go-Bot, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;1995&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Rifle&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the canceled fourth wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]&#039;&#039; [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]], Rumble would have been a race car with a pizza-oriented sponsor (&amp;quot;Vinny&#039;s Pizza&amp;quot;, possibly a reference to then-Hasbro employee [[Vincent D&#039;Alleva]]) and an engine-oriented sponsor (&amp;quot;Jerry&#039;s Motors&amp;quot;, possibly a reference to Hasbro employee [[Jerry Jivoin]]). He would have transformed into a modified Chevrolet Camaro with exposed engine block. He has through-axle construction to allow for super-fast rolling in car mode. Like his fellow &amp;quot;new&amp;quot;-mold teammates, his rifle stores under his car mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Although he was never officially named in any known documents, his name is written on the front bumper. A very small handful of finished samples have made their way to the secondary market, where they demand some big bucks.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was redecoed into [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;]] [[Side Swipe (RID)|Side Swipe]] and &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]&#039;&#039; [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Universe (2003)|Silverstreak]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Amusingly, he would have been [[FIRRIB|both red &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; blue.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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===Alternators===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AltRumble.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Nothing says &amp;quot;rebellious&amp;quot; like a Honda Civic!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Rumble&#039;&#039;&#039; (Alternator, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Alternator ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;24&#039;&#039;&#039; (misprint, should be 25)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Left &amp;amp; right blasters&lt;br /&gt;
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: For &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]&#039;&#039;, &amp;quot;Decepticon Rumble&amp;quot; (named so for [[trademark]] reasons) transforms into a 1:24-scale licensed 2006 Honda Civic Si, with opening doors, hood, etc. Additionally, instead of traditional hands, Rumble features spring-loaded piledrivers that release from his arms. Accessories include two back-mounted weapons, one of which doubles as his engine in car mode and the other which fits into his trunk. &lt;br /&gt;
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:[[File:Alt-rumble-toyfairuk2.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|X-Brawn, is that you?]]&lt;br /&gt;
: Rumble&#039;s seats are [[misassembly|misassembled]], keeping them from reclining completely in car mode. Fortunately, this is fixed relatively easily; one must simply unscrew each seat from the bottom of the car, swap them, and then rescrew.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Rumble and his wave-mate [[Ravage (G1)/toys#AltJaguar|Ravage]] are notable for being the first and only Decepticon &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; to be entirely new sculpts actually designed as those characters from the get-go, rather than an Autobot sculpt reworked to be someone else. They are also notable for being the final &#039;&#039;Alternators&#039;&#039; toys to be sold at retail. Originally intended for normal retail release in the US, the two of them wre ultimately relegated to being Wal-Mart [[exclusive]]s, released in late March of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Ironically, despite being first revealed at the UK Toy Fair (in the form of early concept art for a design that was ultimately never used, depicted on the left), Rumble was never released in Europe at all.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/AltRumble/rumble.htm More information on Alternators Rumble at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Universe (2003)===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Universe2003toy-RumbleBotCon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wins award for &amp;quot;Most Expensive to Duplicate at Home.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Rumble&#039;&#039;&#039; (Basic Class, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Blade, Cybertron-style Decepticon Cyber Key&lt;br /&gt;
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: Available only in the customization class at [[BotCon 2006]] (along with [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]]), Rumble is a [[redeco]] of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; [[Scrapmetal (race)#Toys|Scrapmetal]] (using the [[Cobybot]] alternate head), transforming into a four-legged &amp;quot;spider tank&amp;quot; with top-mounted cannon. Inserting a [[Cyber Key]] into the back end of the cannon swings a removable clear-plastic sawblade-sword from the main chamber of the cannon. In robot mode, the fists can be covered with the tank mode spikes, or a &amp;quot;pile driver&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Both Rumble and Inferno were only available as unpainted, unassembled parts still connected to their sprues. The individuals taking the class had to assemble and paint the toy. The following Testors paint colors were used: Burnished Gold, British Gulf Armor, British Crimson, Magical Blue, Armored Steel, Flat Black, Camouflauge Gray, and Medium Gray.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Music Label===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MusicLabel Rumble headphone.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|Ready to shake, break, rattle and cause hearing problems by the time you&#039;re 40!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Frenzy &amp;amp; Rumble Playing Earphones&#039;&#039;&#039; (2007)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of [[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]&#039;&#039; toyline, Rumble and Frenzy share a fairly simplistic transformation from robots to white, circular, working earphones. Although sold separately from him, they were designed to go well with the Music Label [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave MP3 player]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Destron/MLRumble/rumble.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Music Label&#039;&#039; Rumble at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Encore===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Great Cassette Operation Vol.3&#039;&#039;&#039; (2009)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Encore number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;19&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Left &amp;amp; right &amp;quot;Thruster Guns&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Rumble was reissued for the first time in over 20 years, along with [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Encore|Frenzy]], [[Overkill (G1)#Encore|Overkill]], and [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Encore|Laserbeak]], as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]&#039;&#039; line. This toy at the very least features several restored parts (including the head and weapons) if not an entirely new mold based on the original version. This theory is supported by the copyright Tomy 2009 on the inside of the leg rather than the Hasbro or Takara copyrights, and the different look of the headsculpt. This version of Rumble does not feature any of the cassette mode stickers or those originally on his legs. Most of the cassette details are now painted instead (but not those that end up on his arms in robot mode). The lower leg details are painted as well (but not the upper legs - that detail remains absent). His faction symbols remain stickers. &lt;br /&gt;
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: This release also has a new change to his guns: an added raised bump on the inner wing-side stabilizer, in addition to the bump on the minigun-side stabilizer present in the prior releases. This added tiny bit prevents the normal &amp;quot;slide the forearm between them&amp;quot; method of weapon-holding. However, the raised bits &#039;&#039;do&#039;&#039; fit around the elbow joint, and makes for an incredibly snug fit. But this also makes it effectively impossible for him to point his guns straight forward.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In 2014, Rumble and the rest of the Cassettes were re-released as a lucky draw prize (along with the other 2 box sets) for the &#039;&#039;Transformers Celebration 2014&#039;&#039; event held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City store&#039;s Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us, though this was very likely to be remaining stock.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Transformers (2010)===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers2010toy demolitionrumble.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I&#039;m blue now? I give up.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Demolition Rumble&#039;&#039;&#039; (Scout Class, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;[[2011]]&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two guns&lt;br /&gt;
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:Rendered, perhaps somewhat surprisingly, in the blue color scheme of Rumble&#039;s Generation 1 cartoon appearances (and the original Frenzy toy, the 1986 release gold weapon variant, specifically), &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#RTS|Transformers: Reveal the Shield]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Demolition Rumble&amp;quot; transforms into a dual-cannon anti-aircraft vehicle. In robot mode, his arms can transform into spring-loaded versions of the character&#039;s familiar pile-driver weapons, and his two [[C joint]] guns can be attached to bars on either his arms or back. As part of the &#039;&#039;Reveal the Shield&#039;&#039; [[subline imprint]], Rumble features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]] on his main turret.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;[[Transformers United|United]]&#039;&#039; [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#United|Frenzy]] and [[retool]]ed to make &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; [[Rewind (G1)#Timelines|Rewind]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;quot;Demolition Rumble&amp;quot; was intended to be released as part of the fifth Scout Class wave of the 2010 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; toy line together with [[Downshift (TF 2010)#Toys|Downshift]] and [[Bodyblock (TF 2010)#Toys|Bodyblock]], but fell victim to the line&#039;s discontinuation by all major U.S. retailers in favor of the then-upcoming &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]&#039;&#039; line. Unlike the previous wave, which was released in other markets and eventually showed up at U.S. discount stores, the Rumble/Downshift/Bodyblock wave remains unreleased.&lt;br /&gt;
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===United===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:United toy-Rumble.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Rumble &amp;amp; Frenzy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multi-pack, [[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;UN-20&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Left &amp;amp; right cannons&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the fourth wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers United]]&#039;&#039;, Rumble is a [[redeco]] of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers:]] [[Reveal the Shield]]&#039;&#039; [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Demolition Rumble]] (which never actually got released), transforming into a dual-cannon anti-aircraft tank. In robot mode, his arms can transform into spring-loaded pile-driver weapons, and his two [[C joint]] guns can be attached to bars on either his arms or back.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Rumble was only available in a two-pack with [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#United|Frenzy]], who shares the same mold.&lt;br /&gt;
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: This mold was also used to make &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|Adventure]]&#039;&#039; [[Frenzy (WFC)#Adventure|Frenzy]] and [[Rumble (WFC)#Adventure|Rumble]] and [[retool]]ed to make &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]&#039;&#039; [[Rewind (G1)#Timelines|Rewind]] and [[Eject (G1)#Timelines|Eject]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Masterpiece===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Masterpiecetoy rumble.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Rumble &amp;amp; Jaguar&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[2013]]-[[February 23|02-23]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-15&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two piledrivers, piledriver mount, Left &amp;amp; right &amp;quot;Thruster Guns&amp;quot;, pink tape case&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]&#039;&#039; Rumble is an updated version of the original Generation 1 toy, transforming from a highly [[Articulation|articulated]] robot to a mini-cassette the same size as his Generation 1 toy, although it cannot fit in the original Soundwave toy&#039;s chest cavity. He still has his traditional Thruster Gun weapons, which can peg onto his back, or be held by his hands via [[C joint|3mm post]]. He comes with a pink case which can be used to store him in tape mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TRU Masterpiece Soundwave-RumbleFrenzyPiledrivers.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1]]&lt;br /&gt;
:To replicate his and Frenzy&#039;s signature abilities from the cartoon series, Rumble comes with two large piledriver accessories which clip onto his arms. The piledrivers can connect to a mounting piece that allows them to be worn on the figure&#039;s back when not in use, and they also contain hollows to store his Thruster Guns. The mounting piece can also attach to his back on its own to resemble a battery pack. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The piledrivers can also interact with other figures: They can clip to &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Soundwave]]&#039;s forearms to form cannons, or combine with &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]]&#039;s own piledrivers and link up with Soundwave&#039;s &amp;quot;sensor&amp;quot; accessory to form the interface cable that allows Soundwave to connect to other devices, as seen in &#039;&#039;[[The Transformers: The Movie]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He still comes in a two-pack with [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ravage]], just as he did during the Generation 1 toyline. Rumble was, naturally, redecoed to create Frenzy, as well as  [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TRU Masterpiece Soundwave-Rumble.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;09 OF 30&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;MP-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two piledrivers, piledriver mount, Left &amp;amp; right &amp;quot;Thruster Guns&amp;quot;, clear tape case&lt;br /&gt;
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:Included with the [[Hasbro]] [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us|ToysЯUs]]-exclusive version of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]], &amp;quot;Decepticon Rumble&amp;quot; features a slightly different deco, replacing his gold [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] details with paint, and featuring slightly brighter red plastic. His guns, piledrivers, mount, and micro-cassette case are all included and have been appropriately redecoed, with his tape case being cast in colorless-clear plastic this time.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Generations===&lt;br /&gt;
====Platinum Edition====&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|right|thumb|300px|So what am I now?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave Year Of The Goat Edition&#039;&#039;&#039; (multi-pack, [[March 23]], [[2014]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Two piledrivers, piledriver mount, left &amp;amp; right &amp;quot;Thruster Guns&amp;quot;, clear tape case&lt;br /&gt;
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: Included in the [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] exclusive [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Year of the Goat Edition Soundwave]] set, this redeco of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; Rumble is is almost entirely grey and clear, with the red-orange stripes of his tape mode differentiating him from pack-in companion [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|&amp;quot;Year of the Goat&amp;quot; Frenzy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: This set also comes with similarly-decoed versions of &#039;&#039;Masterpiece&#039;&#039; [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Laserbeak]], [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Buzzsaw]], and [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Ravage]].&lt;br /&gt;
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====Titans Return====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Legends-Rumble.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;lt;s&amp;gt;Rumble&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; Frenzy redeco when?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Rumble&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legends Class, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Rifle/tank cannon&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Decepticon Rumble&amp;quot; is a retool of [[Rewind (G1)#Generations|Autobot Rewind]] and transforms from spy-tablet to tank to robot. In spy-tablet mode, he can be stored in [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Soundwave]]&#039;s chest, and features a 1:1 scale audio port that you can connect a pair of headphones to. His original stock render showed him as a straight redeco of Rewind, but the final product features a new head. Rumble is packaged with a collector card based on his card art. Like all Legends Class spy tablets, his stickers are prone to coming off at the edges after some posing and transforming.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was redecoed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]&#039;&#039; [[Frenzy (Movie)#Bumblebee|Frenzy]]. Unlike Rewind, the Rumble/Frenzy retool did not receive a Japanese &#039;&#039;Legends&#039;&#039; release.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/TRRumble/rumble.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Titans Return&#039;&#039; Rumble at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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====War for Cybertron: Siege====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Soundwave-Spy-Patrol-2nd-Unit-Rumble.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We regret Tim Conway didn&#039;t live to see this toy&#039;s release.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Rumble &amp;amp; Ratbat&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;WFC-S46&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;SG-41&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese release date:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;[[January 25]], [[2020]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the fifth wave of &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; Micromasters, Rumble transforms into the &amp;quot;V3 Sonicsurge Drone Armor.&amp;quot; This flattened box mode is compatible with &#039;&#039;Siege&#039;&#039; [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]]; however due to Rumble&#039;s large size, he fits very tightly into the chest compartment. He can also attach to Soundwave and other figures as some sort of shield.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Rumble comes packaged together with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ratbat]], and for the &#039;&#039;[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]&#039;&#039; line was redecoed as Frenzy and retooled with a new head as [[Knok#Generations|Knok]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: Though the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]&#039;&#039; is almost entirely inspired by the colorations of the U.S. Generation 1 cartoon, the [https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-selects-micromaster-wfc-gs10-soundwave-spy-patrol-3rd-unit Hasbro Pulse listing] for Frenzy&#039;s multi-pack notes that with WFC-S46 Rumble and WFC-GS10 Frenzy together, fans can apply their own interpretation of [[FIRRIB]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Kre-O===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-Toy RumbleC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;And [[Slingshot (G1)#Kre-O|Quickslinger]] complained about &#039;&#039;his&#039;&#039; height?&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Kreon Class of 1984&#039;&#039;&#039; (Kreon figure set, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0090&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Voted&#039;&#039;: Most Likely To Shake Things Up&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 clip-on turbines/pile-drivers&lt;br /&gt;
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: This version of Rumble, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], follows the cartoon coloration, giving him a predominantly dark-blue coloration. He uses the &#039;&#039;Cityville&#039;&#039; micro-Kreon body, in keeping with his smaller stature in the cartoon, and a pair of clip-on &amp;quot;turbine&amp;quot; parts to simulate his signature pile-drivers.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He was only available in the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] &amp;quot;Kreon Class of 1984&amp;quot; 30-pack. Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, but the set sold out at the show.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Hasbro [[stock photography]] shows him with a blaster accessory, but the actual product doesn&#039;t give him one.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/SDCCKre-ORumble/rumble.htm More information on Rumble at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-toy RumbleBattleChanger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Ratchet Vs. Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battle Changer 2-pack, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B1507&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: This version of Rumble is incredibly similar to the Class of 1984 version: the dark blue is actually a different shade (a new slightly-aqua tone introduced in 2015), he has a different face [[tampograph]], and while he uses the same chest tampographs, his Decepticon symbol is a darker purple. This version also adds a &amp;quot;missile&amp;quot; backpack to him, which, when he is clipped onto the bars on either of Soundwave&#039;s modes, turns him into a gun emplacement.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He was only available in a &#039;&#039;Kre-O&#039;&#039; Battle Changers pack of [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Ratchet]] vs [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Soundwave]], who also came with [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#BattleChangersRatchetVSSoundwave|Frenzy]], [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Laserbeak]] and [[Ravage (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Ravage]].&lt;br /&gt;
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: This set, like all the Battle Changers, originally only saw release in Canada, Australia, and Asian markets. It eventually saw release in the U.S. in late 2015 through discount stores like TJ Maxx and Marshalls.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Vintage G1===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Vintage-G1-Ravage-Rumble-carded.jpg|thumb|300px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Ravage / Decepticon Rumble&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Left &amp;amp; right &amp;quot;Thruster Guns&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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:As part of the &#039;&#039;[[Vintage G1]]&#039;&#039; line of reissues, Rumble comes with fellow mini-cassette [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Ravage]], recreating their pairing in the [[#The Transformers|original toyline]]. He comes with his two thruster guns, and is packaged onto a classic G1-styled card with tech spec on the back.&lt;br /&gt;
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: The most immediately-noticeable change to this release of Rumble is the [[tampograph]]ed batch/production numbers on his tape-side, on both legs and his butt. However, his robot mode chest detailing is now painted gold, rather than gold chrome. He also has the new &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; style [[rubsign]], with a mirror-reflective silver border and red-only symbol. As he uses the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]&#039;&#039; molding, his guns have the same &amp;quot;clip around the elbows&amp;quot; ridges inside the stabilizers.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Ravage and Rumble were released alongside the similarly paired &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Frenzy]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Laserbeak]], and of course, are intended for collectors picking up the concurrently-released &#039;&#039;Vintage G1&#039;&#039; [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Soundwave]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Buzzsaw]] (assuming your local stores got any). Like all figures from this line, Ravage and Rumble were [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===Attacktix===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Rumble-atx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Rumble&#039;&#039;&#039; (Booster, &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;2007&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
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:The &#039;&#039;[[Attacktix]]&#039;&#039; Rumble playing piece was never released due to the cancellation of the &#039;&#039;Attacktix&#039;&#039; line. A prototype was seen (along with other unreleased &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;Star Wars&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Attacktix&#039;&#039; playing pieces) at the Celebration IV &#039;&#039;Star Wars&#039;&#039; convention. Rumble was to be a Trooper-type piece worth 20 points, would&#039;ve utilized melee attacks using his piledrivers, and would&#039;ve been [[FIRRIB|blue]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Robot Heroes===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Arcee vs. Decepticon Rumble&#039;&#039;&#039; (2008)&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Robotheroesrumblearcee.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Red again? I think there&#039;s a pattern evolving here...]]&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]&#039;&#039; Rumble is a soft-plastic figurine sculpted in a [[super deformed]] style and with his piledrivers deployed. He has swivel joints in his shoulders and neck, and came in a two-pack with [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Arcee]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/RHRumble/rumble.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Robot Heroes&#039;&#039; Rumble at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Transformers - Wall Plaque===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Soundwave plaque.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Soundwave&#039;&#039;&#039; (Diamond Select, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2006, Soundwave was sculpted by [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1,000 pieces. He is seen emerging from the space bridge with (cartoon deco) Rumble, Laserbeak, and Ravage in tow.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Rumble statue.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|So happy to be Blue.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Rumble&#039;&#039;&#039; (Diamond Select, 2009)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2009, Rumble was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1000 pieces. He is painted in a blue scheme matching his colors in the Generation 1 cartoon. [[Ratbat (G1)/toys|Ratbat]] is seen blazing over his shoulder and decoed in a deeper purple than he is usually depicted in. Rumble is sculpted using his piledrivers and his base has the aftereffects of an earthquake on the left side. A representation of his tape mode is also present on the front of his base.&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Loyal Subjects===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Rumbletls.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Rumble&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:[[The Loyal Subjects]] Rumble is a Wave 3 figure with standard articulation. He is based on his buddy&#039;s Frenzy&#039;s G1 animation model. Rumble features a piledriver gimmick, and consequently has no weapons. For every 16 figures, there are two Rumbles.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:W4RaiderRumble.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Raider Rumble, Spy Patrol-Demolitions&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;&#039;Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Rarity: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;CT&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Card Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;T38/T52&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Stars: &#039;&#039;6&lt;br /&gt;
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:Raider Rumble, Spy Patrol-Demolitions is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I. In order to represent Rumble&#039;s size, Raider Rumble, Spy Patrol-Demolitions is the size of a battle card, about half the size of a normal character card.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The card&#039;s artwork is based on the &#039;&#039;[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]&#039;&#039; Rumble toy, with the Bot Mode artwork being reused from the toy&#039;s packaging art, and original Alt Mode artwork with lines by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===ReAction Figures===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Super-7-ReAction-Figures-Rumble.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Rumble&#039;&#039;&#039; (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Two blasters&lt;br /&gt;
:Released in the second wave of Super7&#039;s line of multi-property 3.75-inch action figures, &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; Rumble is a non-converting action figure with 5 points of articulation and is [[RIRFIB|blue]] like he is in the original cartoon. He comes with 2 blasters based on the original toys&#039; and unlike most &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; figures, he can hold accessories in both of his hands. As with all releases in the &#039;&#039;ReAction&#039;&#039; toyline, Rumble comes packaged in a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]] [[Star Wars]] action figures of the late 1970&#039;s.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]&#039;&#039;&#039; is a popular bot with lots of toys and more coming!&lt;br /&gt;
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==Toys==&lt;br /&gt;
===Generations===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Generationstoy-CybertronianBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He stars in &#039;&#039;Tron 3.0.&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Cybertronian Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[2010]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories: &#039;&#039; Handgun&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)#Toys|War for Cybertron]]&#039;&#039; Cybertronian Bumblebee transforms from a yellow and black robot into a &amp;quot;Cybertronian courier mode&amp;quot;. His toy comes with a handgun and features two wrist-mounted flip-out blades. The handgun is held via [[5 mm post]], and can be stored inside his rear bumper in either robot or vehicle mode. Bumblebee&#039;s head appears to have [[light-piping]], but his eyes are painted over in blue, thus rendering the gimmick neutered. His legs are generally loose at the mid-thigh joint due to being used for transformation.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He and Cybertronian [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Generations|Optimus Prime]] shipped ahead of their two other wavemates in the United States via [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:This mold was [[redeco]]ed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers United|United]]&#039;&#039; [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#United|Bumblebee Cybertron Mode]], as well as [[retool]]ed into &#039;&#039;Generations/War for Cybertron&#039;&#039; [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Generations|Cliffjumper]] and &#039;&#039;United&#039;&#039; [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#United|Cliffjumper Cybertron Mode]]. In fact, Bumblebee&#039;s instructions depict him with Cliffjumper&#039;s head, revealing the retool before it was officially announced.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2010/Autobot/GenerationsBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Cybertronian Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Platinum Edition====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RID2015-Platinum-Edition-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee &amp;amp; Grimlock&#039;&#039;&#039; (Platinum Edition 2-pack, [[2016]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Decepticon Hunter &lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]&#039;&#039; Bumblebee is a redeco of his first &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Warrior Class|Warrior Class toy]], featuring metallic yellow plastic, and a painted Decepticon Hunter. (See the entry far below for more information on the base mold.)&lt;br /&gt;
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:His scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his chestplate. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Bumblebee is bundled with [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Generations|Grimlock]], a redeco of [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Adventure|&#039;&#039;Transformers Adventure Series&#039;&#039; Battle Grimlock]], itself a retool of the &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Fall of Cybertron&#039;&#039; Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] figure. In the United States, this set was exclusively available via online retailer Entertainment Earth, although it was also stocked by several smaller US-based online retailers who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was released in Singapore, as a [[Walmart]] exclusive in Canada, and sold at Ripley stores in Chile.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Transformers (2010)===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TRURageOverCybertronCybertronianBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The Grid. A digital frontier. I tried to picture clusters of information as they moved through the computer.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Rage over Cybertron&#039;&#039;&#039; (Multipack, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Handgun&lt;br /&gt;
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: &#039;&#039;[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;Cybertronian Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]]-[[exclusive]] redeco of &#039;&#039;Generations&#039;&#039; Cybertronian Bumblebee, with most of the original version&#039;s black plastic changed to gray, clear blue headlights and rims, red tint for the windows, most of the red paint details changed to blue, and additional blue circuitry paint details resembling the &amp;quot;overshield&amp;quot; effect from the &#039;&#039;War for Cybertron&#039;&#039; game. He was only available in a three-pack with redecos of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Cybertronian Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Cybertronian Megatron]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TRUROCBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on &amp;quot;Rage over Cybertron&amp;quot; Cybertronian Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Rescue Bots&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RescueBots Bumblebee toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Dear God, [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|they&#039;re]] [[Bumblebee (Animated)|crossbreeding!]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Rescue Bot, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the first wave of [[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Rescue Bots&#039;&#039; toys]], Bumblebee transforms into a yellow muscle car which presumably can be used by the humans in the rescue team to speed to problem sites, while staying within the speed limit, of course. Tugging either end of the vehicle will [[autotransformation|autotransform]] him back into [[robot mode]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RBBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots&#039;&#039; Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RescueBots Garage Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bumblebee enjoys hiding underneath cars that look like him.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee Rescue Garage&#039;&#039;&#039; (Playset, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
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:The [[Bumblebee Rescue Garage]] comes with a smaller Bumblebee toy not unlike an [[Robot Powered Machines|RPM]] or [[Speed Stars]] toy in function. Standing the vehicle on end reveals Bumblebee&#039;s robot mode embossed on its underside. The back of Bumblebee&#039;s car mode also has a cavity in which the included [[Axel Frazier]] figure can ride.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RescueBots Bumblebee and GrahamBurns.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee and Graham Burns&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available in a two-pack with [[Graham Burns#Toys|Graham Burns]], Bumblebee is a non-transforming but articulated figure, with double-swivel shoulder, swivel wrists, neck, and joined-together leg swivels. His sculpt is based much more on the rather more [[show-accuracy|show model]] than his previous &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots&#039;&#039; toys. His left hand is morphed into a blue jackhammer as part of the &amp;quot;Energize&amp;quot; theme.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2013/Autobot/RBPVCBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on PVC Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
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:The same non-transforming figurine of jackhammer-having Bumblebee was also available in a single bag, without Graham Burns, without any changes to the toy proper.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RescueBots Energize Bumblebee toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Jackhammer&lt;br /&gt;
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:Bumblebee&#039;s original &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots&#039;&#039; mold was retooled to add sockets onto his hood and released as part of the &amp;quot;Energize&amp;quot; line. He also features translucent blue plastic on his hood and doors, and has a jackhammer accessory made from the same plastic which plugs into the sockets on his hood.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bumblebee Rescue Repair Station.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee Rescue Repair Station&#039;&#039;&#039; (Playset, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; &amp;quot;Rescue launcher&amp;quot;, rescue missile&lt;br /&gt;
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:The [[Bumblebee Rescue Repair Station]] is a &amp;quot;3D pop-up playset&amp;quot; that unfolds into a play area for &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots&#039;&#039; figures, and features a working &amp;quot;rescue hatch&amp;quot; and spring-loaded &amp;quot;rescue launcher&amp;quot;. It is actually the Danger Room playset from Hasbro&#039;s &#039;&#039;Marvel Superhero Squad&#039;&#039; line in new colors, but does both [[retool]] out that playset&#039;s Sentinel head with a crane arm claw and include a new sticker sheet. It was released in international markets to no fanfare at some point in 2013, apparently being available in at least Latin America and South Korea (the latter being English packaging with a Korean sticker).&lt;br /&gt;
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:The included Bumblebee is the same deco as the individual non-transforming figure.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/1006521-new-rescue-bots-toys.html More information on the Bumblebee Rescue Repair Station at TFW2005]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RescueBots Electronic Energize Bumblebee toy.jpg|thumb|]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Electronic Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
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:A larger non-transforming toy, Bumblebee features electronic lights and sounds. His right hand is replaced by a &amp;quot;rescue drill&amp;quot; which oddly resembles &#039;&#039;Animated&#039;&#039; [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]&#039;s [[stinger (weapon)|stinger]]s, which spins when you press a button on his right forearm.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RescueBotstoy Bumblebee and Scrapmaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee and Scrapmaster&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available with [[Scrapmaster]], Bumblebee is a redeco of the &amp;quot;Energize&amp;quot; non-transforming figure (but is not branded as such) and features a color scheme reminiscent of his &#039;&#039;Prime: Beast Hunters&#039;&#039; form.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/RBPVCBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on black PVC Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RescueBots 2packBumblebeeMorBot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee and MorBot&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available with [[MorBot]], Bumblebee is an all-new non-transfoming figure based on the Rescan figure that turns into a motorcycle.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Amusingly, the way Bumblebee packaged is positioned like he was petting MorBot.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/RBPVCBumblebeeMotorcycle/bumblebee.htm More information on Rescan PVC Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RescueBots SilverForceOptimusBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Silver Force Optimus Prime and Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys|Silver Force Optimus Prime]], Silver Force Bumblebee is a redeco of the Energize non-transforming figure, featuring silver through all his body. It was not sold in the United States, apparently being exclusive to Canadian [[Target]] stores.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee &amp;amp; Doc Greene&#039;&#039;&#039; (Figure 2-pack, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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: The jackhammer Bumblebee figurine was repackaged &#039;&#039;again&#039;&#039; in the unified &#039;&#039;[[Playskool]] Heroes&#039;&#039; style packaging, this time partnered with [[Ezra Greene#Toys|Doc Green]] (himself an unchanged version of the toy previously packed in with the [[Boulder#DocGreeneFigure2Pack|Boulder figurine]]).&lt;br /&gt;
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====Rescan series====&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RescueBots MotorcycleBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Rescan, Wave 1, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of the &amp;quot;Rescan&amp;quot; series, Bumblebee features a spring-loaded transformation and transforms into a motorcycle.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was redecoed and given a new head for the [[Chase (RB)#Cycle|Rescan series motorcycle version of Chase]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/RBBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Motorcycle Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RescueBots RaptorBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|It&#039;s going to be really hard to [[Dinobot (BW)|quote Shakespeare]] when you speak in beeps.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Rescan, Wave 2, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the second wave of the Rescan series, Bumblebee now transforms into a very goofy-looking raptor dinosaur. Pressing his robot mode chest in raptor mode activates a chomping jaw action.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/RBDinoBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Raptor Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RescueBots RescanCar Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I&#039;m Jazz?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Rescan, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in wave 7 of the Rescan series, this time Bee is back to his good old muscle-car alternate mode, which hadn&#039;t been available for a while. This toy is an all-new mold, which ultimately isn&#039;t very show-like, with his hood &amp;amp; grill becoming his chestplate rather than his roof.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Bumblebee&#039;s engineering and transformation pattern is also shared with [[Quickshadow#Toys|Quickshadow]] and [[Medix (RB)#Rescue Bots Academy|&#039;&#039;Rescue Bots Academy&#039;&#039; Medix]], who are both  all-new molds. A slight redeco of this figure was [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#RescanCar2018|released in 2018]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RescueBots RescanJetBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I can flyyyyyy!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Rescan, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released in the 13th wave of Rescan toys, this new body for Bumblebee changes from robot to VTOL aircraft and back when his cockpit is folded down. He features articulated elbows and 5mm compatible fists. Oddly for a &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots&#039;&#039; figure, and in common with [[Salvage (RB)#GTruck|Salvage]], this articulation &#039;&#039;isn&#039;t&#039;&#039; the result of his transformation scheme.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was significantly retooled and redecoed into the [[Blades (RB)#RescanVTOL|Rescan series VTOL version of Blades]], which was later given a new head and redecoed into &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (toyline)|Rescue Bots Academy]]&#039;&#039; [[Whirl (RBA)#AcadRescTeam|&amp;quot;Academy Rescue Team&amp;quot; Whirl]], and differently and more extensively retooled into the plane version of &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots Academy&#039;&#039; [[Hot Shot (Prime)#Plane|Hot Shot]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RescueBots NightRaptorBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Dull savageness.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Rescan, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Also released in the 13th wave of Rescan toys, this Bumblebee is a redeco of his earlier Raptor release.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RB-Bumblebee-rockcrawler.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Rescan, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
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:This Bumblebee is a single-packed redeco of Bumblebee&#039;s rock-crawler vehicle mode from the [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Rescue Pack|Bumblebee Rock Rescue Team]], primarily replacing some of the red accents with green, and omitting the two Mini-Cons and Cody Burns. This version was [[#RBARockCrawler|re-released in 2019]] under the [[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Rescue Bots Academy&#039;&#039; toyline]] with no changes.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RB-RescanCar-Bumblebee-2018.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Rescan, 2018)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A slightly redecoed version of the [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#RescanCar|2015 Rescan car]] version of Bumblebee was released in 2018.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/12/20/transformers-rescue-bots-rescan-bumblebee-variant-379217 TFW2005.com - Transformers Rescue Bots Rescan Bumblebee Variant]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The changes are mostly limited to altered hood deco, now continuous with the stripes on the roof, an all-silver waist, removal of the knee garnish and rear side windows, and a big red Rescue Bot logo on each door, which replaces the white logo on the roof in the original release. The figure&#039;s internal frame mechanism is also now black, rather than yellow.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This figure was later re-released unchanged in the [[#RBARescanCar|&#039;&#039;Rescue Bots Academy&#039;&#039; toyline]].&lt;br /&gt;
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====Superchargers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Superchargers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RescueBots SuperchargerBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Better than [[Overcharge (Universe)|Overcharged]]?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Supercharger, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
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: Along with [[Sideswipe (RID)#Supercharger|Sideswipe]], forming the first (and only) wave of &amp;quot;Superchargers&amp;quot;, this version of Bumblebee is slightly bigger than a Rescan figure, and transforms into an F-1-style race car with [[pull-back motor]] action. This gimmick, located at the rear of the vehicle mode, further limits the figure&#039;s articulation even by Rescue Bots standards, as the legs do not splay out.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Rescue Packs====&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Rescue Pack}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RB-Bumblebee-RockRescueTeam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee Rock Rescue Team&#039;&#039;&#039; (Rescue Pack, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the first wave of Rescue Pack figures, Bumblebee is an all-new mold that changes from robot to rock-climbing buggy in a few easy steps. He includes two rescue Mini-Cons, [[Hunter (RB Mini-Con)|Hunter the Lion-bot]] and [[Talon (RB)|Talon the Eagle-Bot]], as well as a new [[Cody Burns#RescuePack|Cody Burns]] figure who can interact with bots in several different combinations. Hunter can be assembled into a crane arm which can be mounted on the back of Bumblebee&#039;s vehicle mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This set and its wavemate showed up in stores without any word from [[Hasbro]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:A redeco of [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#RockCrawler|just the Bumblebee toy]], with red accents replaced by green, was released in wave 16 of the Rescan series. It was retooled into &amp;quot;Academy Rescue Team&amp;quot; Hot Shot, while [[Hot Shot (Prime)#OffRoadRescue|Off-Road Rescue Hot Shot]] is functionally a scaled-up version of this figure; both feature visual elements based on &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots Academy&#039;&#039; Hot Shot&#039;s cartoon design, and that of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]&#039;&#039; [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], while the larger figure also features electronic lights and sounds. The [[Salvage (RB)#CementMixer|cement mixer version of Salvage]] shares engineering and a transformation pattern with this toy, but is a different mold.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Knight Watch====&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Knight Watch}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Rescue_Bots_Knight_Watch_Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bumblebee, Mother of Dragons.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Knight Watch Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Mini-Con [[Freezer Burn]], Mini-Con [[Wingblaze]], wings/shield &lt;br /&gt;
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:Knight Watch Bumblebee is a large figure that transforms into a dragon to tie in with &#039;&#039;The Last Knight&#039;&#039;. He includes two Mini-Con partner dragons who &amp;quot;combine&amp;quot; (by being held in the top and bottom of Bee&#039;s fist) into the [[Double-Dragon Axe]].&lt;br /&gt;
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====Flip Racers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Flip}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee Quick Launch Garage&#039;&#039;&#039; (playset, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RB-Bumblebee-FlipRacer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Wheeeeee!]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the first wave of [[Flip Racer]] Launchers, Bumblebee transforms automatically from a super-deformed car to robot when the vehicle mode is lifted up and placed on its end.  A spring-loaded launcher will shoot Bumblebee under the airport at a high speed.  The launcher is compatible with the [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#ChompChase|Chomp &amp;amp; Chase Raceway]].&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Rescue-Bots-Flip-Racers-Single-Pack-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|250px]]&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the fourth wave of [[Flip Racer]] Single Packs, Bumblebee transforms automatically into super-deformed muscle car to robot when the vehicle mode is lifted up and placed on its end.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://wp.me/p1aMWn-4og LMB3.net Blog #1492: Toy Review: Transformers Rescue Bots Flip Racers Single Packs Wave 3 and 4 (Speedster Boulder and Bumblebee)]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Rescue Guard====&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Rescue Guard}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RescueBots RescueGuard Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Rescue Dog Sgt. Slobber is [[Sergeant Slobber|A Real Cybertronian Hero]]!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Rescue Guard Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (2018)&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Rescue Pet [[Growl (RB)|Growl]], Rescue Pet [[Sergeant Slobber]] &lt;br /&gt;
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:Rescue Guard Bumblebee is a large figure that transforms into a race car. He includes two partner rescue dogs that convert into armor and rescue tools that attach to Bumblebee in either vehicle or bot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Prime&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;===&lt;br /&gt;
====First Edition====&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|NewYork}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Primetoy-BumblebeeNYCC.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sorry, you won&#039;t actually be able to ride one of these in [[New York City|New York]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee and Arcee, Includes Raf Esquivel and Jack Darby&#039;&#039;&#039; (NYCC 2011 exclusive)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Arm-mounted twin-cannon&lt;br /&gt;
:Bumblebee is an orange-ish redeco of First Edition Bumblebee (see below) as a New York taxicab and comes with a pink [[Arcee (WFC)#Prime: First Edition|Arcee]] and NY-themed [[Jack Darby#Prime|Jack Darby]] and [[Raf Esquivel#Prime|Raf Esquivel]] figurines. They were sold exclusively at [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2011]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/NYCCBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on First Edition NYCC Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|FirstEdition}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Primetoy-BumblebeeDeluxe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Pirates radio clips &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; Jazz&#039;s transformation scheme.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (&amp;quot;First Edition&amp;quot; Deluxe Class, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Arm-mounted twin-cannon, stand&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#First Edition (2011)|Prime: First Edition]]&#039;&#039; figures, this Deluxe-sized incarnation of Bumblebee transforms into a yellow Urbana 500 muscle car. An arm-mounted blaster can be pegged via 5mm peg into either of his forearms or stowed underneath the vehicle mode. As with other &amp;quot;First Edition&amp;quot; &#039;&#039;Prime&#039;&#039; figures, he comes with a cardboard display stand which sits at the bottom of the packaging. &lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/PrimeBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on First Edition Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Cyberverse====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Prime-toy BumblebeeCyberverse.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I think my gun overheated...]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cyberverse Legion, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;2 / 001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese release date:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;2012-[[March 21|03-21]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;EZ-04&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]&#039;&#039; [[Cyberverse (toyline)#Series 2|Series 2 &#039;&#039;Cyberverse&#039;&#039;]] Legion Class toys, Bumblebee transforms into an [[Urbana 500]] muscle car. He features numerous [[C joint|3mm port]]s for mounting Cyberverse weapons, such as on his hands, doors/arms, and roof/back.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He comes with a blaster (modeled after his in-show cannon) that features two 3mm posts and a port, and is cast in soft translucent red plastic. This weapon, in a variety of colors, is also used by &#039;&#039;Cyberverse&#039;&#039; [[Arcee (WFC)#Cyberverse|Arcee]], [[Evac (Ride)#Cyberverse|Evac]], [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Hyperspeed|Hyperspeed Wheeljack]], [[Tailgate (Prime)|Autobot Tailgate]], the [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#CyberverseBattlesuit|redeco]] of Bumblebee that comes with the [[Bumblebee Battle Suit]] (see below) and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|2014 &#039;&#039;Transformers&#039;&#039;]] [[Groove (G1)#Transformers (2014)|Protectobot Groove]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:Some units had the blaster molded significantly more flexible (and also more creamy and less translucent) plastic.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2012/Autobot/LegBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Cyberverse Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|CyberverseQuickblade}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Primetoy-Cyberverse-QuickbladeBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|...And turned into a blade!?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Quickblade Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cyberverse Legion, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;2 / 011&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Combat blade&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the third wave of &#039;&#039;Prime Cyberverse&#039;&#039; Legion Class toys, Quickblade Bumblebee is a redeco of Legion Class Bumblebee in black with yellow stripes, loosely resembling the deco he later assumes in Season 3 of [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]. He comes with a &amp;quot;combat blade&amp;quot;, a soft translucent-green blade weapon that can mount/be held via any of its four 3mm pegs. In varying colors, it was used by [[Ratchet (WFC)#Cyberverse|Ratchet]], [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Cyberverse|Cliffjumper]], [[Knock Out (Prime)#CyberverseSingle|Knock Out]], and &#039;&#039;Dark of the Moon&#039;&#039; [[Mirage (Movie)#Cyberverse|Mirage]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2012/Autobot/LegQBBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Quickblade Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|CyberverseBattlesuit}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Primetoy-Cyberverse-BumblebeeBattleSuit-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|... Oh, nevermind. It&#039;s all cool now.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee Battle Suit&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cyberverse Vehicle, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2 / 003&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Large missile-firing blaster, missile, small double-barreled blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;Prime Cyberverse&#039;&#039; Vehicle playsets, the [[Bumblebee Battle Suit]] comes with a redeco of Legion Class Bumblebee, who features brighter, paler yellow plastic, trades in his black stripes for sparkly dark-blue, replaces his silver-painted windshields with metallic light-blue, switches the silver on his abdomen and shins with metallic dark-blue, replaces the black grill with silver, omits the stripe portions at the center of the hood, and removes the silver on his feet. In addition to the suit&#039;s other accessories, Bumblebee still comes with his double-barreled blaster, with the color changed from translucent red to translucent light blue.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|EZ6pack}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PrimeEZCollectionAutobotSet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection 6-pack, 2012-[[November 24|11-24]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;ID number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;EZ-SP1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Blaster&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available for this set, this version of Bumblebee replaces his yellow plastic with a darker shade of metallic yellow. He was released as a six-pack along with [[Ratchet (WFC)#EZ6pack|Ratchet]], [[Bulkhead (Prime)#EZ6pack|Bulkhead]], [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#EZ6pack|Optimus Prime]], [[Arcee (WFC)#EZ6pack|Arcee]], and [[Wheeljack (Prime)#EZ6pack|Wheeljack]].&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BHCyberverse}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PrimeBHtoy-Cyberverse-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cyberverse Legion, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;3 / 004&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Eagleshot Bow&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Prime: [[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]&#039;&#039; [[Cyberverse (toyline)#Series 3|Series 3 &#039;&#039;Cyberverse&#039;&#039;]] Legion Class toys, Bumblebee is a redeco and significant &amp;quot;retool&amp;quot; (in the loosest sense of the term; &#039;&#039;literally&#039;&#039; every single part except for his wheels and the shoulder joints is modified) of Legion Class Bumblebee, transforming into a heavily armed Urbana 500 muscle car with spikes covering the front wheels, sculpted missile launchers and boosters/blasters on the doors, armor panels at the rear, and a large version of his double-barreled blaster sculpted onto his hood, the barrels of which end up mounted on his chest/shoulders in robot mode. He sports various 3mm ports in the same places the original Legion Class toy did.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He comes with the &amp;quot;[[Eagleshot Bow]]&amp;quot;, a crossbow which has two 3mm ports and three posts, allowing it to mount/be mounted in different ways. This bow, in varying colors, was also used by [[Airachnid (Prime)#Cyberverse|Airachnid]], [[Windrazor (Prime)#Toys|Windrazor]], and [[Rippersnapper (Prime)#Toys|Rippersnapper]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:in 2017, This Bumblebee also saw release as one of the 3 random free gifts for the Walmart exclusive Blu-Ray release of the four [[Live-action film series|live-action movies]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2013/Autobot/CybBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Beast Hunters&#039;&#039; Cyberverse Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|CyberverseDriller}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BHCyberverse-BumblebeeEnergonDriller.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Energon Driller with Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Cyberverse Vehicle, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;3 / 003&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Prod, saw, Eagleshot Bow, Energon Booster&lt;br /&gt;
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: The only new product from the second wave of &#039;&#039;Prime: Beast Hunters Cyberverse&#039;&#039; Vehicle playsets, the [[Energon Driller]] (a redeco of the Series 2 Driller stripped of its electronics) comes with a redeco of Legion Class Series 3 Bumblebee, who features an ever-so-slightly darker shade of yellow plastic, black instead of charcoal wheels and hip and shoulder joints, dark metallic blue instead of black paint details for his front bumper, windscreen, shins and forearms/vehicle mode doors, black instead of silver paint operations for the face and the double-barreled blaster on the hood, and less saturated blue paint operations for the eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He comes with blue redecos of the Series 2 Driller&#039;s prod and saw accessories, which were originally meant for [[Knock Out (Prime)#Cyberverse|Knock Out]], as well as the Eagleshot Bow. The Energon Booster (originally part of the Series 2 Vehicles&#039; light-up gimmick) is also included as a separate piece no longer connected to the Driller by a power cable, and can also be used by Bumblebee as a hand-held weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The Bumblebee Energon Driller was notoriously absent from US retail for many months after being available from online retailers and even appearing at retail in Hasbro&#039;s Asian and eventually European markets. It wasn&#039;t until much later that it finally became available through discount stores such as Ross, although there have also been sightings at Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us Express, Hastings and Tuesday Morning stores.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Robots in Disguise====&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Deluxe}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PrimeRIDtoy-BumblebeeDeluxe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&#039;&#039;Here&#039;&#039;&#039;s my other blaster! &#039;&#039;(Hasbro version pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Prime-toy BumblebeeTakTomDx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Can you transform me in 10 seconds without damaging my decals? &#039;&#039;(Arms-Micron version pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1 / 001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;AM-02&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese release date:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;[[March 31]], 2012&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 arm-mounted blasters (Hasbro only), &amp;quot;B.2&amp;quot; Arms Micron (Takara only)&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Robots in Disguise (2012)|Prime: Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys, this Bumblebee is an entirely new mold, and features a much simpler transformation (and slightly decreased posability), including a &amp;quot;dramatic head reveal&amp;quot;: the entire car mode front section is geared together, so when the robot mode shoulders are pulled out, the hood opens up to flip out Bumblebee&#039;s head and expand his chest. Two blaster-weapons are now included, which use [[5 mm post|5mm posts and holes]] to mount on his forearms, engine block, or be used as hand-held weapons. They can also combine to form a larger quad-barreled cannon. While the [[instructions]] are rather vague about it, his folded-up roof actually features a tab that&#039;s meant to peg into a slot behind his pelvis, securing his roof somewhat in robot mode. This version of the toy was later retooled into [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]].&lt;br /&gt;
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:In wave six of the &amp;quot;Robots in Disguise&amp;quot; toyline, Bumblebee was put into new packaging, which came with a DVD featuring the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]&#039;&#039; episode &amp;quot;[[Loose Cannons]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The [[TakaraTomy]] version of Bumblebee, part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Prime&#039;&#039; toys, is considerably different. His roof and doors have been retooled to include 5mm-hole mounting points, which are meant to be used with the new [[Arms Micron]] system. As such, he does not come with the Hasbro version&#039;s blasters, instead coming with the Arms Micron [[B.2]], who transforms into an over-sized version of Bumblebee&#039;s wrist-mounted blasters. His [[paint operation]]s have also been pretty heavily decreased; his doors, roof and rear window-frame have stripe-less solid-yellow paint to cover the clear plastic, leaving his engine block, grill-parts and face the only &amp;quot;detail-painted&amp;quot; parts on the toy. Most of his detailing, like his car mode striping, is provided by a separate sheet of customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s. (This actually allows for more [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] stripes than the painted Hasbro version.) Unfortunately, he suffers from a particularly horrid case of sticker placement: The [[instructions]] tell you to place stickers between his front wheels and doors to continue his stripe patterns, but due to how the doors are jointed, there is not enough clearance near them to accommodate these stickers, and opening the doors will &#039;&#039;destroy&#039;&#039; the stickers.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2012/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Robots in Disguise Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1465.html Arms Micron Bumblebee at Alfes&#039;s toy blog]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|ShadowStrike}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PrimeRIDtoy-ShadowStrikeBee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Great. Now everyone will think he&#039;s a part of the pavement.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Shadow Strike Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1 / 011&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 arm-mounted blasters&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the fourth wave of &#039;&#039;Prime: Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys, Shadow Strike Bumblebee is a redeco of &amp;quot;Robots in Disguise&amp;quot; Deluxe Class Bumblebee, and is cast in gray, yellow, and translucent blue plastic. He features new yellow stripe patterns and deco, with some gray and black paint details here and there.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2012/Autobot/SSBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Shadow Strike Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Terrorcon}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Prime-toy BumblebeeTerrorcon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Terrorcon Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe Class, [[August 10]], 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;quot;Terrorcon Zori&amp;quot; Arms Micron&lt;br /&gt;
:Meant to represent Bumblebee turned into a vicious monster after being infused with [[Dark Energon]], &amp;quot;Terrorcon Bumblebee&amp;quot; is the Arms Micron Bee molding done in black, gray, and clear-purple. Rather than his nominal Arms Micron partner, B.2, he instead comes with [[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]], a clear-purple version of [[Soundwave (WFC)#Prime|Soundwave]]&#039;s Micron partner. This set was available as an [[AEON]] stores exclusive in Japan.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|DarkEnergon}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PrimeDEtoy-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|All that glitters is not Goldbug.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Dark Energon Series Deluxe, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 arm-mounted blasters&lt;br /&gt;
:Another Dark-Energon-infused iteration of Bumblebee, but still an Autobot and apparently not a brutal killing machine, &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Dark Energon Series|Prime: Dark Energon]]&#039;&#039; Bumblebee is a [[BigBadToyStore]]-exclusive redeco of &amp;quot;Robots in Disguise&amp;quot; Deluxe Class Bumblebee, and is cast in translucent glittery-gold and opaque blue plastics as an [[homage]] to [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Goldbug|Generation 1 Goldbug]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Though he was packaged on an individual card, he was initially sold as part of a set with the Dark Energon versions of [[Knock Out (Prime)#DarkEnergon|Knock Out]], [[Starscream (WFC)#DarkEnergon|Starscream]], and [[Wheeljack (Prime)#DarkEnergon|Wheeljack]]. He was eventually made available on his own, and the Dark Energon Series toys were eventually made available in Singapore as mass-retail releases.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2012/Autobot/DEBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Dark Energon Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|RemoteControlled}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PrimeRCtoy-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bumblebee joins the [[Autoroller (BWII)|Autoroller]]s.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Remote Controlled Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Remote control&lt;br /&gt;
:An electronic Bumblebee, operable by remote control. As well as driving around, the remote control allows you to convert Bumblebee from car to robot and trigger his punching action.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|EntertainmentPack}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Primetoy-UltimateOpponentsBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Show-accuracy|Denied!]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee vs. Starscream: Ultimate Opponents&#039;&#039;&#039; (Entertainment Pack, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Arm-mounted weapon&lt;br /&gt;
:This Deluxe Class Bumblebee is a redeco of his First Edition release in a darker, more orange shade of yellow plastic, similar to the same mould&#039;s NYCC exclusive version. He features brighter silver highlights and an inexplicable recoloring of his racing stripes to an aqua blue, which fade back to their regular black halfway along his car mode.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Bumblebee came packed-in with a redeco of First Edition Starscream, small unarticulated figurines of [[Silas]] and a MECH soldier, as well as a DVD containing the episodes &#039;&#039;[[Convoy (episode)|Convoy]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[Sick Mind]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Out of His Head]]&#039;&#039;. The two-pack was also available in Australian markets virtually unchanged, except the DVD was replaced with a booklet including short (and by that, we mean one sentence) bios as well as [[Tech Spec]]s for [[Breakdown (WFC)|most]] [[Airachnid (Prime)|of]] the characters.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Weaponizer}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Primetoy-WeaponizerClassBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Eight. Count &#039;em. Eight wheels. &#039;&#039;(Hasbro version pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TFP-AM-Gatling-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&#039;&#039;(TakaraTomy version pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Weaponizer, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1 / 002&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2012-[[November 30|11-30]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Blaster pistol (Hasbro &amp;amp; Takara), &amp;quot;B.2 A&amp;quot; Arms Micron (TakaraTomy only) &lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Prime: Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Weaponizer Class toys, Bumblebee is a large, roughly Leader-sized mold with a simplified [[Transformation|transformation scheme]], more accurate proportions, and a grand total of &#039;&#039;four&#039;&#039; [[Kibble#&amp;quot;Faux-parts&amp;quot;|fake wheel]]s on his person due to said transformation. He comes with a double-barreled blaster pistol which can mount onto his hands, forearms, and trunk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:His &#039;&#039;main&#039;&#039; gimmicks, however, are the two large mini-guns hidden in his hood-chest, which can deploy and &amp;quot;weaponize&amp;quot; either mode. When his robot head/engine block is pressed down, the mini-guns swing out from his hood-chest and spin, while a red LED inside his torso lights up briefly. Pushing on the gray lever/the center front fender portion (both on his chest) briefly lights up the LED again and swings the mini-guns back into his body.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:His [[stock photography]] (&amp;amp; his commercial appearance) gives him a [[:File:Transformers-Prime-Weaponizers-Bumblebee.jpg|&#039;&#039;completely&#039;&#039; different vehicle deco]] compared to the final product, with the final toy having fewer [[paint operation]]s overall. The final product lacks the stripe patterns between the front wheels and doors due to that patch being made of [[unpaintable plastic]], shrinks the stripes on the hood, tapers the door stripes towards the front and extends it towards the rear wheels, rearranges the stripes on the trunk, roof, and behind the engine block, shrinks the Autobot symbol on the roof, and moves said symbol to the front of the hood. The hood stripes, in particular, have been &#039;&#039;significantly&#039;&#039; shrunk into what are essentially &#039;&#039;pinstripes&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A [[Variant#Running changes|running change variant]] of this figure features much thicker stripes on his hood-chest.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The Japanese release, dubbed &#039;&#039;&#039;Gatling Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039;, sports metallic gold paint on most of his yellow plastic, and some sliver details. He comes with a gray version of his Arms Micron, B.2.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|EvolutionCancelled}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HasCon17-Unreleased-Prime-Bumblebee-Evolution-Scraplets-2pack.jpg|thumb|300px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee Evolution 2-pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (201?)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;Handgun, arm-mounted twin-cannon, two unique Scaplets&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:Battle damaged redecos of &#039;&#039;[[#Generations|Generations]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;Prime [[#First Edition|First Edition]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class Bumblebee were supposed to be released in an &amp;quot;Bumblebee Evolution 2-pack.&amp;quot; This was supposed to be damage inflicted from the two included, uniquely colored, [[Scraplet#Toys|Scraplets]], the only toys of the creature. Sadly, this set never came to be, but its existence was first revealed on display at [[HasCon 2017]].&lt;br /&gt;
{{canceledtoy}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====Beast Hunters====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PrimeBHtoy-DeluxeBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Derf, a life-form&#039;s gotta do what a life-form&#039;s gotta do.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2 / 001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 arm-mounted blasters, Eagleshot Bow, 6 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Prime: [[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys, Bumblebee is a redeco and extensive retool of the &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class Bumblebee mold, transforming into a heavily-modified Urbana 500 muscle car that&#039;s covered in spikes. Bumblebee&#039;s roof has been retooled with an additional 5mm peg-hole, and the hinge joint at the rear windshield has been removed. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:He retains the two arm-mounted blasters, and now additionally comes with a larger-scale &amp;quot;Eagleshot Bow&amp;quot;, a large, spring-loaded [[missile]]-launching bow, as well as six missiles. The missiles can slide in and store on brackets in various places, with two brackets located on top of the bow, and two rotating brackets located on each door. The prods on the sides of the bow can be opened manually, but are meant to open automatically when a missile is inserted into the launcher.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:His instructions include the [[Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 1|first chapter]] of the &#039;&#039;[[Tales of the Beast Hunters]]&#039;&#039; series.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This version of the mold also served as the basis of the non-toy &#039;&#039;[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]&#039;&#039; incarnation of [[Saberback]].&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Beast Hunters&#039;&#039; Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BHNightShadow}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PrimeBHtoy-Deluxe-NightShadowBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|About time this mold got painted rims.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Night Shadow Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;2 / 015&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 arm-mounted blasters, Eaglefire Bow, 6 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the fifth wave of &#039;&#039;Prime: Beast Hunters&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys, Night Shadow Bumblebee is a redeco of his &#039;&#039;Beast Hunters&#039;&#039; toy, sporting a black and gold color scheme similar to his depiction in the third season of the &#039;&#039;Prime&#039;&#039; cartoon, but with additional teal and silver details. His bow has been redecoed into the &amp;quot;[[Eagleshot Bow|Eaglefire Bow]]&amp;quot;, representing an upgraded version of his previous &amp;quot;Eagleshot Bow&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:His stock photos depict his hood/chest as being cast in a mixture of black and gold plastic, whereas the final product casts these parts just in black.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:His instructions include the [[Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 23|twenty-third chapter]] of the &#039;&#039;Tales of the Beast Hunters&#039;&#039; series.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2013/Autobot/NSBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Night Shadow Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Talking}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TFP-BH-Talking-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Talking Bumblebee / SFX Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Battlemaster Class, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Blaster pistol, bow&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the only wave of &#039;&#039;Prime: Beast Hunters&#039;&#039; Battlemaster Class toys, &amp;quot;Talking Bumblebee&amp;quot; is a redeco/retool of his &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Weaponizer toy, sporting a black and yellow color scheme similar to his depiction in the third season of the &#039;&#039;Prime&#039;&#039; cartoon, as well as a new head-sculpt that features a mouth. He comes with a &#039;&#039;massive&#039;&#039; bow and features a talking gimmick (voiced by [[Johnny Yong Bosch]]!).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The European release replaced the voice clips with various sound effects and was accordingly named &amp;quot;SFX Bumblebee&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2013/Autobot/TBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Talking Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|Target2pack}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PrimeBHPRtoy Cyberverse Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee &amp;amp; Blight&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legion 2-pack, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Eagleshot Bow&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:For the &#039;&#039;Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising&#039;&#039; subline imprint, the &#039;&#039;Cyberverse&#039;&#039; series 3 Bumblebee sculpt was recolored in (vaguely) [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] black and yellow colors, similar to Deluxe Class Night Shadow Bumblebee. This version of Bumblebee was only available in a two-pack with [[Blight (Prime)#Target2pack|Blight]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As a second [[wave]] &#039;&#039;Predacons Rising&#039;&#039; release, this set was only available as a Target exclusive in the US (and not in Canada, Australia or Europe), and on top of that was by far the rarest and hardest to find of all &#039;&#039;Predacons Rising&#039;&#039; products. For some reason, it was stocked by various Japan-based import stores, though, thus making this the easiest (though not cheapest) way to obtain the two-pack. Like the Abominus giftset, this two-pack features no &#039;&#039;Cyberverse&#039;&#039; logo on its packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2013/Autobot/PRNSBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Legion Night Shadow Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|NovaBlast}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BHPRtoy-NovaBlastBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It&#039;s basically lemonade and blueberry juice with a hint of pepper.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Nova Blast Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 arm-mounted blasters, Eagleshot Bow, 6 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Part of the &amp;quot;[[Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising|Predacons Rising]]&amp;quot; [[subline imprint]], Nova Blast Bumblebee is a redeco of his &#039;&#039;Beast Hunters&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toy that changes some black and yellow sections to blue, changes some [[paint operation]]s, and adds light blue flames to the sides of his hood/chest.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:As a second [[wave]] &#039;&#039;Predacons Rising&#039;&#039; release, Nova Blast Bumblebee was only available as a [[Target]] [[exclusive]] in the United States (and not in Canada, Australia or Europe).&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2013/Autobot/PRNBBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Nova Blast Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BHDeluxe2014}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Prime BH deluxe upscaled Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oversized Cyberverse toys aren&#039;t always [[Knockoff|cheap, unofficial fakes]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Deluxe, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;4 / 001&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Sword&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of 2014 &#039;&#039;Prime: Beast Hunters&#039;&#039; Deluxe Class toys, Bumblebee is an enlarged &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;knockoff&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; copy of his &#039;&#039;Beast Hunters Cyberverse&#039;&#039; toy, though with minor detail differences to be more accurate as a Deluxe and the replacement of ball joints with more robust universal joints. As such, his parts count, complexity and articulation are all significantly lower than in previous Deluxes.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Due to being released after the [[Christmas]] season and [[tail-ender|before the launching]] of the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Age of Extinction&#039;&#039; toy line]], Bumblebee and the other figures of his [[wave]] were ultimately only available in Europe and Hong Kong, in [[multilingual packaging|European packaging]] in both instances (an unusual occurrence for Hong Kong).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:His sword is reused for [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 5|Takara&#039;s &#039;&#039;Movie Advanced Series&#039;&#039; Ratchet]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Kre-O&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Stealth}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kreo Stealth Bumblebee set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He only accepted this Stealth mission just to prank the target.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Stealth Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;98814&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese release date&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;[[March 20]] 2013&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;257&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Kreons&#039;&#039;: Bumblebee, [[Security Guard]] x2, [[Biker]], [[Bulldog (Kre-O)|Bulldog]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Handgun, shotgun, submachinegun, barrel x2, flak jacket&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The &amp;quot;[[Stealth Bumblebee]]&amp;quot; set comes with a predominantly-black version of Bumblebee that rebuilds into a sports car capable of carrying a single Kreon. His right arm ends in a rotating barrel, simulating a built-in blaster-arm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The accompanying Bumblebee Kreon is based on the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]&#039;&#039; version of the character. He lacks a right hand, instead having a clear-blue cylinder that slips over the cuff, simulating an arm-blaster. He uses the [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Ironhide]] helmet and the [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Prowl]] door-wing backpack. Like most of the 2012 sets, Bumblebee comes with his own extra clear &amp;quot;Energon&amp;quot; torso piece. This piece was apparently intended to feature the Bumblebee tampographs at some point, but like all of the extra torsos in this year&#039;s assortment, it&#039;s been been left unimpressively blank.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|BattleNet}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Kreo Battle Net Bumblebee set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beast Hunting Prankmobile.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Battle Net Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;A2202&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;178&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Kreons&#039;&#039;: Bumblebee, Captain&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Scoped pistol&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Available as part of the &#039;&#039;Battle Net Bumblebee&#039;&#039; set, Bumblebee can be built into a robot, or into an offroad vehicle with a net launcher mounted on the back. Accompanying him is the Predacon [[Stormrazor]] as well as Kreons of himself and a human Kreon resembling [[Carmine Fanzone|Captain Fanzone]].&lt;br /&gt;
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{{-}}{{anchor|CommandCenter}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy Bumblebee AutobotCommand.jpg|250px|thumb|Leader of the Prankster Command Center.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Autobot Command Center&#039;&#039;&#039; (Playset, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;A5412&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;461&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Kreons&#039;&#039;: Arcee, Bumblebee, Knock Out, Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Shockwave&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The [[Autobot Command Center]] playset includes a Bumblebee Kreon, again based on &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]&#039;&#039; [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], only this time his tampographs are a bit more detailed. In lieu of the arm cannon, Bee has access to a variety of weapons stored on a weapons rack.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: The set also comes with &#039;&#039;Prime&#039;&#039;-style Kreons of [[Arcee (WFC)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#CommandCenter|Optimus Prime]], [[Ratchet (WFC)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], and &amp;quot;secret&amp;quot; Kreon [[Knock Out (Prime)#CommandCenter|Knock Out]], who was unnamed and shown only in silhouette on the packaging. The set also included a brick-built [[Rippersnapper (Prime)#CommandCenter|Rippersnapper]] beast.&lt;br /&gt;
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====&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Robots in Disguise&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;====&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|BBDiscDemolisher}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy Bumblebee RID15 DiscDemolisher.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Wait until &#039;&#039;this&#039;&#039; runs to a puddle of mud while [[Sideswipe (RID)|someone&#039;s]] standing beside it.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee Disc Demolisher&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B0949&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;186&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Kreons&#039;&#039;: [[Bisk (RID)#Kre-O|Bisk]], Bumblebee, [[Clampdown (RID)#Kre-O|Clampdown]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Blaster, stasis pod&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Available only in the &amp;quot;[[Bumblebee Disc Demolishor]]&amp;quot; set, this Bumblebee based on his appearance in the &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; series. He carries an [[Andorian]] blaster pistol from the &#039;&#039;Kre-O [[Star Trek]]&#039;&#039; line. He uses the new 2015 style of Kreon hips and torso, with a hollow hip-peg and a central post inside the torso for increased grip... which also makes them incompatible with about four years&#039; worth of Kreons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: His massive vehicle, based on the character&#039;s vehicle mode, features a pop-up launcher in its trunk section, which fires plastic rings via pressure-launch. There is &#039;&#039;just&#039;&#039; enough space behind the windshield to seat a Kreon, though their noggin will stick out just a bit through a hole in the roof. The set also comes with a &amp;quot;[[Stasis pod#Aligned continuity family|stasis cell]]&amp;quot;, used to imprison Kreons and kept shut with a rubber band. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Like the rest of the &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; building sets, these sets were not released at normal retail in the US. They were sold in Taiwan and Singapore from January 2015, and later in Canada from May 2015. The eventually were made available in the US through &amp;quot;closeout&amp;quot; chains like TJ Maxx, Ross, and Marshall&#039;s.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:KreO-toy Bumblebee RID15 Custom.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Custom Kreon, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B1234&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;26&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Axe, Arm-cannon, Blaster pistol, Sniper rifle, transparent arms, body &amp;amp; helmet, rack &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first assortment of &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; [[Custom Kreon]]s, this Bumblebee is the only one of the character with his battle mask deployed. He comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his extra pieces. Unlike the previous Custom Kreons, he doesn&#039;t have a chromed helmet, but he does come with the standard clear-plastic helmet, torso, and legs, plus clear-plastic normal Kreon arms. He also has a clip-on cannon, a sniper rifle, a blaster pistol, and a chromed axe.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Despite what the instructions say, the body piece cannot be pegged down between the leg parts installed on the display stand. However this can be amended by putting a 2x1 plate piece there to &amp;quot;mount&amp;quot; the torso slightly higher. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|CustomRID2017}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:KreO-toy Bumblebee RID15 CustomArmor.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Armor Up Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Custom Kreon, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;B5709&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Blizzard Strike Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;:&#039;&#039;&#039;B5713&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Night Strike Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017?)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Set Number&#039;&#039;: ??&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: 23&lt;br /&gt;
***&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Scoped pistol, torso armor, 2 shoulder armor pieces, 2 arm extensions, left &amp;amp; right leg extensions&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Released without any prior announcement from Hasbro through Dollar General stores, the new type of Custom Kreon features extension parts for the arms and legs used for the China-exclusive &#039;&#039;Armor Hero Captor&#039;&#039; sets, as well as extra torso and shoulder armor, to make much larger, more posable Kreons. Each character comes in three color sets (in theory): &amp;quot;Armor Up&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Blizzard Strike&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Night Strike&amp;quot;, using the same parts, though every version comes with a different facial expression.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Be careful with the &amp;quot;Blizzard Strike&amp;quot; sets, as the clear-plastic clips used to secure the leg extensions are prone to cracking.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Only six of the twelve sets shown have seen release: Bumblebee&#039;s &amp;quot;Night Strike&amp;quot; coloration has not been found in stores yet.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Go!&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TFGoHunterBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Hunter Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; ([[April 27|04-27]]-2013)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;G14&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 2 arm-mounted blasters, &amp;quot;Needle Arrow&amp;quot; bow, 6 missiles&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Hunter Bumblebee is a [[redeco]] of the &#039;&#039;Beast Hunters&#039;&#039; Deluxe Bumblebee toy, released in [[TakaraTomy]]&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Transformers Go!]]&#039;&#039; toyline. He&#039;s cast in a slightly more orange shade of yellow and has some minor differences in paint as well, such as shinier headlights and entirely black lines on his hood as opposed to the &#039;&#039;Beast Hunters&#039;&#039; toy&#039;s partially silver ones.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Construct-Bots&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ConstructBots BeastHuntersBumblebee.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Beast Hunters Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Scout, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces: &#039;&#039;&#039;34&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: &#039;&#039;Beast Hunters&#039;&#039; Bumblebee turns into a car. He includes a non-firing crossbow weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Like most &#039;&#039;[[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]&#039;&#039; Construct-Bots, Bumblebee never saw release in the United States.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Robots in Disguise (2015)&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;===&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|Virtually every toy in this list has a scannable [[insignia]] sticker on it. For [[Hasbro]] releases, it temporarily unlocks that toy as a playable character in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; mobile game]], and can only be scanned once per day. [[TakaraTomy]] releases simply check that off on their mobile app&#039;s collection list. It&#039;s honestly quicker and less redundant to say which toys &#039;&#039;&#039;don&#039;t&#039;&#039;&#039; have this feature. Meanwhile, scanning the &#039;&#039;Combiner Force&#039;&#039; toys&#039; insignia stickers gives the player Tickets, which can be spent by giving them to [[Cryostase]] via the main map menu. }}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Legion Class====&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|RIDLegion}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-RID2015-Legion-Class-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legion Class, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Legion figures, Bumblebee transforms into a (fictional) Griffin Motors 1995 Windblazer. In [[robot mode]], his fists &amp;amp; shoulders are compatible with 3mm-peg weapons, although he does not come with any himself. Unlike some of the figures below, this Bumblebee does not feature a faux front car chest window. His scannable Autobot insignia is on his driver-side door in vehicle mode, becoming his right arm in robot mode. This badge is accessible while he is still in-package. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:[[File:RID Legion Bumblebee Packaging Comparison.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|left|Almost as persistent as the &#039;&#039;Generation 1&#039;&#039; figure.]]&lt;br /&gt;
:The initial release&#039;s instructions had two errors: Bumblebee&#039;s head needs to flip forward when transforming into vehicle mode, but this will make his vehicle mode slightly bumped up from the back (this can be remedied by flipping his head underneath). The instructions also tell you to flip his right hand up instead on his vehicle bonnet/body piece. Later releases fixes the issues. &#039;&#039;Probably&#039;&#039; due to tolerance issues or a design flaw, The right side of Bumblebee&#039;s alternate mode rear section has a slight gap if not properly transformed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Despite being succeeded by the &amp;quot;Night Ops&amp;quot; redeco in wave 4, the original yellow and black deco of the figure made a comeback in subsequent waves, in two different packaging [[variant]]s as part of the &amp;quot;Mini-Con Weaponizers&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Combiner Force&amp;quot; [[subline imprint]]s. While the &amp;quot;Weaponizers&amp;quot; version has only ever been found at retail in United States, the &amp;quot;Combiner Force&amp;quot; version saw a more widespread international release again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|ClearLegion}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:EZ-Collection-Transformers-Adventure-Bumblebee-Clear-Ver.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb|Now available in banana flavor!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee Clear Ver.&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
:A redeco of Legion Class Bumblebee in clear plastic, Bumblebee Clear Ver. was given away at Japanese [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] stores from [[March 21]] 2015 to customers who spent ¥3000 or more on &#039;&#039;Adventure&#039;&#039; product.  Like most of the clear colored &#039;&#039;Adventure&#039;&#039; Legion Class exclusives, Bumblebee has no paint operations save for his face.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|Clash of the Transformers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RID2015-CotT-2-pack-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Clash of the Transformers 2-pack, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Packaged with Underbite, this Bumblebee is a redeco of the Legion Class figure based on Bumblebee&#039;s armor from the [[Battlegrounds, Part 2|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; season 1 finale]]. The 2-pack is a [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] exclusive. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is on his driver-side door in vehicle mode, becoming his right arm in robot mode. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The &amp;quot;Clash of the Transformers&amp;quot; Legion two-packs have thus far only been available as Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusives in Australia.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|NightOpsLegion}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RID2015-legion-night-ops-bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Night Ops Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Legion Class, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A stealth-themed redeco of the Legion Class Bumblebee figure, Night Ops Bumblebee features light grey and black plastic and different paint applications compared to the &amp;quot;Clash of the Transformers&amp;quot; 2-pack.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is on his drivers-side door in vehicle mode, becoming his right arm in robot mode. This badge is accessible while he is still in-package.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|BlackKnight}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-Adventure-TV-Magazine-Legion-Class-Black-Knight-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&#039;&#039;I am Vengeance.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;I am the Night.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;I am BATBEE!&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Black Knight Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
:A &#039;&#039;different&#039;&#039; black and yellow stealth redeco of the Legion Bumblebee figure, Black Knight Bumblebee was released as a free gift with the September 2015 issue of Japan&#039;s &#039;&#039;[[TV Magazine]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|TAV34}}[[File:TF-Adventure-TAV-48-EZ-Collection-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I really satisfy! &#039;&#039;Really!&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Really!!!&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Team Bumblebee VS Megatronus set&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection 4-pack, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TAV34&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Available in this set, this version of Bumblebee is a redeco of the original Legion Class Bumblebee, featuring additional paint details. As the toy features a deco accurate to his robot mode, his front window features an Autobot insignia, and his arm&#039;s side windows and back windows are unpainted. Bumblebee was released as a four-pack along with [[Strongarm (RID)#TAV34|Strongarm]], [[Sideswipe (RID)#TAV34|Sideswipe]], and [[The Fallen#TAV34|Megatronus]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Unlike the Hasbro release, the toy features no scan-badges on the toy, instead it was printed on one small card, along with the other 3 badges. The [[:File:TAV-34-EZ-Collection-Bumblebee.jpg|stock photo]] features darker silver paint as opposed to the final product&#039;s plain silver.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Like the rest of the &#039;&#039;Adventure&#039;&#039; EZ Collection sets, some online retailers like Amazon Japan were still selling it 2 years later at greatly reduced prices (70% off).&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|TAV48}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Team Bumblebee vs Thunderhoof Set&#039;&#039;&#039; (EZ Collection 4-pack, [[2016]]-[[May 31|05-31]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TAV48&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Another release of the EZ Collection Bumblebee figure was released as a four-pack along with Windblade, Thunderhoof, and Fixit.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
====One-Step Changers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|OneStep}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:2015RIDOnestepBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|&#039;&#039;(Hasbro Version Pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Easy-Dynamic-Series-TED-07-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|&#039;&#039;(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (One-Step Changer, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release Date&#039;&#039;: 2015-[[May 30|05-30]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TED-07&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; One-Step Changers, Bumblebee transforms from robot to vehicle in one step! One-Step Bumblebee also features [[Kibble#&amp;quot;faux-parts&amp;quot;|fake wheels]] on his robot mode shoulders. His scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his robot mode chestplate. The badge is still accessible while still in-package. Due to how the legs are molded, Bumblebee cannot ride on [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|Stomp &amp;amp; Chomp Grimlock]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The TakaraTomy release of One-Step Changer Bumblebee (as part of the Easy Dynamic Series line) features extensive paint applications to resemble his cartoon counterpart. He also features a different scannable Autobot insignia on his robot mode chestplate.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2015/Autobot/OSCBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on One-Step Changer Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|NightOps1Step}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Night Ops Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (One-Step Changer, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RID2015-One-Step-Changer-Night-Ops-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the fourth wave of the Transformers: Robots in Disguise One-Step Changers, Night Ops Bumblebee is a Stealth-themed redeco of the One-Step Bumblebee figure above.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his robot mode chestplate. The badge is still accessible while still in-package.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|RIDCollection}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RID2015-One-Step-Changers-Collection-6-pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise Collection&#039;&#039;&#039; (6-pack, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A 6-pack featuring the One-Step figures of Bumblebee, [[Steeljaw (RID)#RIDCollection|Steeljaw]], [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#RIDCollection|Grimlock]], [[Sideswipe (RID)#RIDCollection|Sideswipe]], [[Underbite#RIDCollection|Underbite]] (all of them unchanged from their individual releases), and a new One-Step [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#RIDCollection|Optimus Prime]] figure available only in this set. This set was exclusive to [[Target]] stores in the United States and to [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] stores in Canada.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
: Sideswipe, Steeljaw, Underbite, and Bumblebee&#039;s badges are all scannable in-package.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|PatrolMode}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RID2015-One-Step-changer-Patrol-Mode-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&#039;&#039;(Hasbro version pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Transformers-Adventure-TED17-Quick-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&#039;&#039;(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (One-Step Changer, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Release date&#039;&#039;: 2016-[[January 30|01-30]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TED-17&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the eighth wave of &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; One-Step Changers, this new mold of One Step Bumblebee features a transformation similar to &#039;&#039;Age of Extintion&#039;&#039; [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]]&#039;s and &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise (2015)&#039;&#039; Sideswipe&#039;s. His scannable badge is on his vehicle mode&#039;s roof. Although the badge is accessible while in-package, the badge was neutered by a thin rubber band, unless you want to take the toy out from the packaging. This Bumblebee can ride on [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|Stomp &amp;amp; Chomp Grimlock]], but does not activate any of the larger figure&#039;s gimmicks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The TakaraTomy release of the toy, dubbed &#039;&#039;Quick Bumblebee&#039;&#039;, features extensive paint applications to resemble his cartoon counterpart&#039;s colors. He also features a different scannable Autobot insignia on his roof.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The toy was labelled as &amp;quot;Switchblade Bumblebee&amp;quot; in the &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; mobile game, whilst official product descriptions name it &amp;quot;Patrol Mode Bumblebee&amp;quot;, but neither descriptor is present on the toy&#039;s packaging. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:This mold is also used to make &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]&#039;&#039; Bumblebee.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|OneStepEnergonBoost}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-RID2015-One-Step-Changer-Energon-Boost-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Energon Boost Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (One-Step Changer, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Energon Boost Bumblebee is a repaint of the 2016 Bumblebee mold, featuring Energon light blue detailing.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Like his original mold, his scannable badge is on his vehicle mode&#039;s roof. Although the badge is accessible while in-package.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|CombinerForce1Step}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-RID-Combiner-Force-1-Step-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Someone get this car off my back!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (One-Step Changer, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of 9th wave of One-Step Changers, and the first of the [[Combiner Force]] subline, this Bumblebee is yet another new mold, whose transformation is similar to the [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Robots in Disguise (2015) 2|Bumblebee 2-in-1 Blaster]] role-play accessory. Like most One-Step Changers, Bumblebee features limited articulation on the shoulders, and features 5mm compatible hands. Bumblebee is also a [[shellformer]] due to its transformation scheme. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:His scannable badge is on the left side of his vehicle mode&#039;s kibble, accessible while in-package. This Bumblebee cannot ride on Stomp &amp;amp; Chomp Grimlock due to how the legs are molded.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
====Warrior Class====&lt;br /&gt;
{{anchor|Warriors}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:2015 Rid Deluxe Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|The line starts with me and goes around the block. Twice. &#039;&#039;(Hasbro Version Pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Takaratomy-tav-01-bumblebee.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|&#039;&#039;(TakaraTomy version pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Warrior Class, 2014/2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese Release Date&#039;&#039;: 2015-[[March 21|03-21]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TAV01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Decepticon Hunter&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of the Warrior Class figures, Bumblebee (again) transforms into a fictional Griffin Motors 1995 Windblazer. He includes a Decepticon Hunter sword accessory, which can be held via 5mm holes in his hands. His scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his chestplate. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:The TakaraTomy version features extensive paint details for the toy, and features a different scannable Autobot insignia on his robot mode chest. Scanning this with the &#039;&#039;Transformers Chronicle&#039;&#039; mobile app unlocks the toy to the app&#039;s collection list. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:His current stock photo is mistransformed: his back piece isn&#039;t folded down. Despite being succeeded by his alternate redecoes, the original figure eventually saw release in the 11th wave of the Warrior Class line with the &amp;quot;Combiner Force&amp;quot; packaging. His scannable sticker is also altered, but scanning the badge only unlocks Energon currency, but not the character.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2015/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Warrior Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|NightOpsWarrior}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RID2015-Warrior-Class-Night-Ops-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cheese-wheeled Stealth.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Night Ops Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Warrior Class, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Decepticon Hunter&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:A stealth-themed redeco of the Warrior Class Bumblebee figure, with its opaque plastic colors inverted.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his chestplate. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2015/Autobot/NOBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Night Ops Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}{{anchor|ClashWarrior}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Clash-of-the-Transformers-Warrior-Class-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Warrior Class, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Decepticon Hunter&lt;br /&gt;
:A redeco of Warrior Class Bumblebee based on his appearance in the &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; season 1 finale, this figure was released as part of the &#039;&#039;Clash of the Transformers&#039;&#039; [[subline imprint]] that&#039;s [[exclusive]] to [[Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us]] stores around the world, including Japan.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his chestplate. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The TakaraTomy release of the toy, also a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us exclusive, is nearly identical to the Hasbro version, but features a different scan-badge on his chest. Scanning this in the &#039;&#039;Transformers Chronicle&#039;&#039; app unlocks Clash Bumblebee on the list.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2015/Autobot/TRUBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; Clash of the Transformers Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TAV29-Bumblebee-Supreme-Mode.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Its truly [[Engrish#Semi-official cases of Engrish|Sublime]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee Supreme Mode&#039;&#039;&#039; (Warrior Class, 2015-[[October 24|10-24]])&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TAV-29&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 2 Decepticon Hunters&lt;br /&gt;
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:Bumblebee Supreme Mode is a redeco/retool of the Warrior Class Bumblebee, based on his appearance in the &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; season 1 finale: Battlegrounds. Bumblebee also features an extra Decepticon hunter, which can be wielded with his pair of 5mm compatible hands.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Bumblebee Supreme Mode also features a different scannable Autobot insignia on his robot mode chest. Scanning this with the &#039;&#039;Transformers Chronicle&#039;&#039; mobile app unlocks the toy to the app&#039;s collection list. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:2015RIDWarriorClassNightStrikeBumblebee.jpeg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Night Strike Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Warrior Class, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Decepticon Hunter&lt;br /&gt;
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:Night Strike Bumblebee is yet another redeco of Warrior Class Bumblebee, with his vehicle mode deco inspired by &#039;&#039;Animated&#039;&#039; Bumblebee...with a hint of flame tampographs. His tranparent blue plastic is now molded in smoke gray. Night Strike Bumblebee features a metallic sheen on the yellow plastic, and light blue unpaintable plastic and paint applications, making it somehow similar to an &#039;&#039;Allspark Power&#039;&#039; figure. The really poor deco match between the yellow plastic and the yellow paint used on the roof makes the vehicle mode lookin&#039; pretty ugly.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is centered on his chestplate. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package.&lt;br /&gt;
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:His current robot mode stock photo is intentionally mistransformed: his side doors/wings were not folded up, a change that persists in the toy&#039;s packaging, which was redesigned to allow the doors to act as hip armor.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-Adventure-Warrior-Class-Black-Knight-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I have painted rims. Buy me.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Black Knight Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Warrior Class, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TAV-EX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Decepticon Hunter&lt;br /&gt;
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:Black Night Bumblebee is yet another black repaint of the original Warrior Class Bumblebee toy. Black Night Bumblebee features a deco similar to, but &#039;&#039;not the same&#039;&#039; as, Night Ops Bumblebee&#039;s. &lt;br /&gt;
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:Black Knight Bumblebee is exclusive to stores that participated in the Cybertron Satellite campaign.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-RID2015-Decepticon-Island-Showdown-packaging.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Decepticon Island Showdown&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Decepticon Hunter sword, bladed claw, Decepticon Hunter axe, 2 Decepticon Hunter Prime Swords, Decepticon Hunter long-staff, Decepticon Hunter small-staff, stasis pod&lt;br /&gt;
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:Available as a 2-pack with Steeljaw, Decepticon Island Showdown Bumblebee is completely unchanged from his individual Warrior Class figure, and he comes with various Decepticon Hunter weapons. The 2-pack also comes with a large stasis pod, which Warrior Class figures can fit into.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Hyper Change Heroes / 3-Step Changers====&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RID20153StepBumblebee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Now he know how the other [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Universe .282008.29|bot]] feels. &#039;&#039;(Hasbro version pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Takaratomy-te-01-bumblebee.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|&#039;&#039;(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Hyper Change Hero / 3-Step Changer, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese Release Date&#039;&#039;: 2015-[[March 21|03-21]]&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TED-01&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the first wave of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Three-Step Changers / Hyper Change Heroes|Three-Step Changers]], Bumblebee transforms from robot to vehicle in 3 easy steps. The toy featured several Autotransformations:&lt;br /&gt;
:*Pulling his legs will make his feet flip to the front.&lt;br /&gt;
:*Pushing his torso to the waist will make his shoulders pop out from the chest.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Bumblebee features 5mm compatible hands, which can be used to wield any Mini-Cons from the Mini-Con Weaponizers subline. Three-Step Changer/Hyper Change Hero Bumblebee is released in an open package, which allows children to touch the toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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:His scannable Autobot insignia is on his Robot Mode chest. The badge is accessible while he is still in-package. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The TakaraTomy release of the toy, named &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;Big Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;, includes some added black paint detailing. He also features a different scannable Autobot insignia on his robot mode chest. Scanning this with the &#039;&#039;Transformers Chronicle&#039;&#039; Mobile App unlocks the toy to the app&#039;s collection list. Unlike the American release, Big Bumblebee is packaged in a windowed box, instead of an an open package. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RID2015-CotT-Three-Step-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;quot;I&#039;ll run you through, Decepticon!&amp;quot; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Haha! Not with that butterknife, you don&#039;t!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Clash of the Transformers 3-Step, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TEDEX&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Sword&lt;br /&gt;
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:A redeco and retool of the Three-Step Bumblebee figure above, this toy is based on Bumblebee&#039;s appearance in the episode Battlegrounds, and features a small sword, which is reused from the Warrior Class Bumblebee figure. It was released as part of the &#039;&#039;Clash of the Transformers&#039;&#039; subline imprint that&#039;s exclusive to Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us stores.&lt;br /&gt;
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:His scannable Autobot insignia is on his robot mode chest. This badge is accessible while he is still in-package. &lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy is currently released as a Toys&amp;quot;R&amp;quot;Us Canada exclusive. The toy also released as a Toys R Us Japan exclusive in 2016.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RID2015-Three-Step-Changer-Night-Ops-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Night Ops Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Hyper Change Hero / 3-Step Changer, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Three-Step Changer Night Ops Bumblebee is yet another redeco of the Three-Step Changer Bumblebee toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is on his Robot Mode chest.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-RID2015-Mini-Con-Weaponizers-Three-Step-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Energon Boost Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Hyper Change Hero / 3-Step Changer, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Another&#039;&#039; redeco of the Three-Step Changer Bumblebee toy, Energon Boost Bumblebee features aqua blue details similar to his &#039;&#039;Clash of the Transformers&#039;&#039; Warrior Class toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is on his Robot Mode chest.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-RID2015-Combiner-Force-Hyper-Twist-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Hyper Flip, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Hyper Flip&#039;&#039; Bumblebee is a retool of the first Three-Step Changer Bumblebee figure, featuring new leg &amp;amp; shoulder parts. He now transforms into a &#039;&#039;Stealth Force&#039;&#039;-sque vehicle mode which now evokes his [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Activator Combiners|Activators]] toy.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The package advertises a Hyper Twist [[Gimmick]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-RID2015-Three-Step-Power-Surge-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Power Surge Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Three-Step Changer, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the 3rd wave of Three-Step Changers from the Combiner Force sublime, Power Surge Bumblebee is yet another repaint of the original Three-Step Bumblebee. This time sporting a dark blue color scheme, with oddly shaped blue lightning bolts protruding from his scannable Autobot insignia.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The package advertises a Hyper Twist gimmick.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Titan Changers====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RID2015-Titan-Changer-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Titan Changer, 2015/2017)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the first wave of Titan Changers, Bumblebee transforms from a 1995 Windblazer into a robot in just 4 easy steps! Titan Changers Bumblebee also features limited articulation on his shoulders, and 5mm compatible hands.&lt;br /&gt;
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:In 2017, the figure was re-released under the Combiner Force packaging.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Super Class====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RID2015SuperBumblebee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|&amp;quot;Kinda wish I was a bigger &#039;bot!&amp;quot; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Damn, Bee! Aren&#039;t you big enough?!&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Super Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Super Titan, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
:A larger figure of Bumblebee, he transforms into a (fictional) Griffin Motors 1995 Windblazer, with a spoiler that helps him balance in robot mode. His articulation is limited to the arms, and he sports 5mm-compatible ports on his hands. Although his transformation is billed as &amp;quot;3-steps&amp;quot;, it is actually 1-step.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Super Bumblebee also features a classic transformation sound when transforming into robot mode. He also features a voice gimmick, accompanied with a blue LED, activated by pressing the insignia on his chest:&lt;br /&gt;
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:*&amp;quot;Transform!&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&amp;quot;Autobots!&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&amp;quot;Roll up and roll out!&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&amp;quot;Let&#039;s back out!&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&amp;quot;Autobots, Maximum Velocity!&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&amp;quot;Robots in disguise!&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&amp;quot;Kinda wished I was a bigger bot!&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
:*&amp;quot;Lieutenant Bumblebee!&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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:When you leave the toy idled for several seconds after you pressed his insignia, he will announce &amp;quot;Let&#039;s back out!&amp;quot;. The mold is later retooled into &#039;&#039;Authentics&#039;&#039; [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Super20inch|Super Bumblebee]].&lt;br /&gt;
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====Mini-Con Battle Packs====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RID2015-Minicon-Battle-Pack-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|&amp;quot;On behalf of all the Bumblebees that came before me, it makes me very, very proud to speak the following sentence...I&#039;m the only one that brought a gun.&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee with Major Mayhem&#039;&#039;&#039; (Mini-Con Battle Pack, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Gun, 5 armor pieces (combine to form a weapon), Major Mayhem Mini-Con&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the second wave of &#039;&#039;Battle Packs&#039;&#039;, Bumblebee is a new Legends/Scout-class-sized mold that also scales with certain &#039;&#039;Warrior Class&#039;&#039; figures (Optimus Prime and Megatronus, for example), and he transforms into a car in 7 steps, sharing a near identical transformation scheme with the Warrior Class toy. Battle Pack Bumblebee also features transparent blue armor pieces, which can form a large blaster or be used as armor, based on its appearance in the season one finale, and a smaller gun. He comes with [[Major Mayhem]], A Cyclone Mini-Con which is designed to be launched from the [[Deployer (WFC)|Deployer]] [[Crazybolt (RID)#Toys|Crazybolt]] and [[Overload (RID)#Toys|Overload]] toys. &lt;br /&gt;
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:His scannable Autobot insignia is in his chest, accessible in Robot Mode and in-package.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-RID2015-TAV-Battle-Pack-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Gun comes with smokey or refreshing flavors!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ironjam &amp;amp; Bumblebee Iron Armor&#039;&#039;&#039; (Mini-Con Battle Pack, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TAV40&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Gun, Iron Armor (combine to form a weapon), Ironjam Mini-con&lt;br /&gt;
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:The &#039;&#039;Adventure&#039;&#039; release of the Mini-Con Battle Pack Bumblebee is a repaint of the Hasbro mold, featuring some paint applications to closely resemble his appearances in the cartoon, while his transparent armor is changed into smoke gray. He also comes with his own Mini-Con Ironjam.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Sideswipe and Bumblebee - Supreme Armor set&#039;&#039;&#039; (4-Pack, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Japanese ID Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;TAV44&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Bumblebee&#039;s weapons (Gun, &#039;&#039;Kotetsu&#039;&#039; Armor (combine to form a weapon), Sideswipe&#039;s weapons (Energon spear, claw gauntlets x2,chestplate/helmet, spike band, leg armor), Ironjam Mini-con, Barithunder Mini-Con&lt;br /&gt;
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:Another release of the &#039;&#039;Adventure&#039;&#039; Mini-Con Battle Pack Bumblebee, this toy features transparent blue battle axe and armor parts from the Hasbro release.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Bumblebee is bundled with Sideswipe and his Mini-Cons Ironjam and Barithunder redecoed in different colors.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Power Surge====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-RID2015-Power-Surge-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Power Surge Bumblebee and Mini-Con Buzzstrike&#039;&#039;&#039; (Power Heroes, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Buzzstrike Mini-Con&lt;br /&gt;
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:Power Surge Bumblebee is a new Voyager-sized mold that transforms into a robot to vehicle in several steps, and it&#039;s packed with a voice gimmick, activated by pressing on his head! He also comes with a Buzzstrike Mini-Con, which can be transformed into both a sword or chest armor for Bumblebee, the latter of which triggers different sound effects from his partner. &lt;br /&gt;
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====Crash Combiners====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-RID2015-Crash-Combiner-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A Bumblebee with a huge rear spoiler? Definitely going to be redecoed in [[Rodimus (WFC)|red]].]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Beeside&#039;&#039;&#039; (Crash Combiner, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the first wave of the &#039;&#039;Combiner Force&#039;&#039; [[Crash Combiner]]s subline, Bumblebee is a roughly Scout-class sized figure that changes from his futuristic car with a combiner chest that doubles as his spoiler into a robot in three extremely simple steps. His individual robot mode only has limited articulation on his shoulders. He also has a little green arrow above the connector on the vehicle back indicating where to crash him to combine with other figures. A [[5 mm post|5mm post]] hole on top of his vehicle mode can accommodate a compatible accessory or Weaponizer Minicon, though he cannot use it in his individual robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Bumblebee comes packaged with Sideswipe and is intended to combine with him to form [[Beeside]]&#039;s upper torso. Connecting them to each other will activate Bumblebee&#039;s automatic transformation, but Sideswipe must be converted manually. He can also combine with any other Crash Combiner figure to form a random Combiner. Due to how the pieces are molded, Beeside can flip out Bumblebee&#039;s arms as a &amp;lt;s&amp;gt;switchblade&amp;lt;/s&amp;gt; longer sub-arm.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Unlike the CG photos, his combiner head is missing the black paint applications.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Activator Combiners====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-RID2015-Activator-Combiners-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Stuntwing / Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Activator Combiner, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the first wave of &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Activator Combiners|Activator Combiners]], this Bumblebee is a Deluxe-sized mold that converts from robot into a vehicle in just 4 steps, with his robot arms the only poseable part. Plugging an Activator Mini-Con, such as his pack-in partner [[Stuntwing]], onto his roof activates &amp;quot;Throttle Up&amp;quot; mode, popping out the side doors/cabins to reveal some mechanical details and teal streaks on it&#039;s rear section.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Team Combiners====&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-RID2015-Team-Combiner-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ultra Bee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Team Combiner, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Released as part of the [[Ultra Bee]] set, Bumblebee transforms from [[Brick (term)|unposeable]] robot to vehicle, or into the upper torso of the gestalt. The combiner mode&#039;s head is stored inside his torso, deployed with a push of a spring-loaded button. The smaller head automatically flips down on the pop-out gestalt&#039;s head after the gimmick is activated. Amusingly, both of Bumblebee&#039;s heads can be deployed at the same time by flipping/pushing down &#039;&#039;both&#039;&#039; heads in place before activation. He also features a pseudo-autotransform feature: His combiner pegs flip out while transforming into torso mode (if the wheel panels are flipped open to make way). Due to his nature as an upper torso, he slightly towers Strongarm and Sideswipe.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Each toy uses the same universal combination joint as the other Team Combiners and the [[Crash Combiner]]s, which can lead to some... &#039;&#039;interesting&#039;&#039; combinations, given that most robots form very specific body parts when combined. Mixing Crash Combiners with Team Combiners leads to some &#039;&#039;especially&#039;&#039; weird results.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Secondary stock photos of the toy are slightly mistransformed, featuring the combiner head deployed while &#039;Bee is in his standalone robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Hero Mashers===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:HM-toy BumblebeeRID.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Gee Beebee, why does your mom let you have &#039;&#039;two&#039;&#039; weapons?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Action Figure, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Pieces&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;8&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Twin-blade, Decepticon Hunter spear-mace&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the third wave of &#039;&#039;Transformers [[Hero Mashers]]&#039;&#039; basic Action Figures —and the first of the &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;-themed product— Bumblebee is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; accessory. Unlike most basic &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; figures, Bumblebee got two different weapon accessories rather than just one.&lt;br /&gt;
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: He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], &#039;&#039;[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]&#039;&#039;, meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The third wave of Hero Mashers was initially skipped in the US, seeing release mostly in European and Australian markets. It later filtered into the US through closeout chains Marshall&#039;s and TJ Maxx during the holiday season of 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
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::*&#039;&#039;[http://tfu.info/2015/Autobot/HMBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on &#039;&#039;Hero Mashers&#039;&#039; Bumblebee at TFU.info]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Rescue Bots Academy===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RBA-TrackTower-Bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Track Tower Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (2019)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Hot Shot figure&lt;br /&gt;
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:Track Tower Bumblebee is a huge, chunky figure that converts from a large, wide car into a chunky, wide, and non-poseable robot (with sculpted flat fists and body to compensate his robot mode detail) that makes [[Grandus (ROC)|Grandus]] proud. Track Tower Bumblebee also comes with a Flip Racer Hot Shot figure, which allows him to be launched from the nape to...the ramp between the legs. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RBA-ATVBumblebee-carded.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Rescan, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
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:[[#RockCrawler|Bumblebee&#039;s single-packed ATV toy]] was re-released in 2019 as part of the [[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (toyline)|&#039;&#039;Rescue Bots Academy&#039;&#039; toyline]]. Aside from the &#039;&#039;Academy&#039;&#039; branding and artwork, the figure is identical to the earlier single-packed release. The same Bumblebee figure also forms the basis for the same line&#039;s [[Hot Shot (Prime)#AcadRescTeam|&amp;quot;Academy Rescue Team&amp;quot; ATV version of Hot Shot]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RBA-MM-Bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1|Hi, it&#039;s me again.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Mighty Mighties, 2019)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Similar in size to the &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots&#039;&#039; Epic figures, Bumblebee&#039;s Mighty Mighties figure is non-transformable and features basic articulation.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Rescan, 2020)&lt;br /&gt;
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:The slightly redecoed [[#RescanCar2018|sportscar version of Bumblebee]] from 2018 was released in 2020 with &#039;&#039;Rescue Bots Academy&#039;&#039; branding. It is identical to the earlier release.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Merchandise==&lt;br /&gt;
===McDonald&#039;s===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Prime-toy McDJapan Bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Come fry with me.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Potato Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Phone charm, 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the &amp;quot;Transformers x [[McDonald&#039;s]]&amp;quot; promotion for &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]&#039;&#039;, &amp;quot;Potato Bumblebee&amp;quot; is a &amp;quot;phone charm&amp;quot; toy that looks like a tasty salty set of fries, but pops open to reveal &#039;&#039;Prime&#039;&#039; Bumblebee.&lt;br /&gt;
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:This toy was a free pack-in with the September 2011 issue of &#039;&#039;TV Boy&#039;&#039; magazine, promoting the campaign, which includes two genuine &#039;&#039;Dark of the Moon&#039;&#039; Happy Meal toys, and more-difficult-to-get &#039;&#039;Prime&#039;&#039; phone charms of &amp;quot;[[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#McDonal&#039;s|Burger Optimus]]&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;[[Bulkhead (Prime)#McDonald&#039;s|Shake Bulkhead]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Primetoy-BumblebeeHappyMeal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]] &lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Happy Meal, 2012)&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;McNumber:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;3&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:Happy Meal Bumblebee is a nontransformable sports car! A spring-loaded missile launcher can be revealed in his roof, and when a missile is inserted, pressing the Autobot symbol on the roof fires it.  &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Tfprime bumblebee mcdonalds robot.jpg|thumb|Put &#039;em up!]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Happy Meal, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;McNumber:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;4&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:This Happy Meal Bumblebee is a nontransformable robot! Like most Happy Meal toys, this Bumblebee has no articulation besides his gimmick. By pulling his &amp;quot;wings&amp;quot; down like a lever, he delivers a powerful Autobot punch.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Happy Meal, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;McNumber:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;5&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Happy Meal, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;McNumber:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;6&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Role-play===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee Ion Blaster&#039;&#039;&#039; (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Beam Box===&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RescueBots BeamBoxBumblebee.jpg|thumb|]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (2013)&lt;br /&gt;
:Bumblebee is a non-transforming figure with no articulation standing on a block of rocks. Inserting him into the [[Beam Box|Beam Box Game System]] unlocks Bumblebee into the game.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Titan Heroes/Guardians===&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|Every Robots in Disguise (2015)-related merchandise in this list has a scannable [[insignia]] sticker on it. For [[Hasbro]] releases, it temporarily unlocks that toy as a playable character in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; mobile game]], and can only be scanned once per day.}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TitanheroesBB.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|All I said was that my knees itched, and next thing I knew I had these ARMS.... &#039;&#039;(12-inch version pictured)&#039;&#039;]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (12-inch Titan Hero, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the &#039;&#039;Prime&#039;&#039;-portion of the &#039;&#039;[[Titan Heroes]]&#039;&#039; line, Bumblebee is a non-transforming 12&amp;quot; figure! Meant to be durable and inexpensive, the mold suffers from some unfortunate proportions. The door-wing piece is merely pegged in place, and he sports, not the standard five, but a whopping &#039;&#039;SEVEN&#039;&#039; points of articulation, including turning wrists! &#039;&#039;Wow.&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (16-inch Titan Hero, 2013)&lt;br /&gt;
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:Bumblebee was also available in a 16-inch version, which is a different sculpt.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RID2015-Titan-Guardian-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (6-inch Titan Guardian, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
:A 6-inch non-transforming figure of Robots in Disguise Bumblebee, with five points of articulation.&lt;br /&gt;
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:His scannable Autobot insignia is on his robot mode chest. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RID2015-Titan-Hero-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (16-inch Titan Hero, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:RID2015-Electronic-Titan-Guardian-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (16-inch Electronic Titan Hero, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Decepticon Hunter&lt;br /&gt;
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:Electronic Titan Hero Bumblebee is a modified version of the Titan Hero figure above, He comes with a Decepticon Hunter accessory, and electronic sound effects activated by pressing his Autobot insignia.&lt;br /&gt;
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:His scannable Autobot insignia is on his robot mode chest. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package.&lt;br /&gt;
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:The toy was first released in Taiwan and Hong Kong in February 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Bumblebee&#039;s Decepticon Hunter was redecoed into the &#039;&#039;[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]&#039;&#039; [[Spectrospear]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Thrilling 30===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Collectible Figurine, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series / Number:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;2 / #21&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; Collector&#039;s base&lt;br /&gt;
:A super-deformed Bumblebee was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|&#039;&#039;Thrilling 30&#039;&#039; Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector&#039;s card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Collectible Figurines&#039;&#039;&#039; (5-pack, 2014)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series:&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;&#039;2&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories:&#039;&#039; 5 collector&#039;s bases&lt;br /&gt;
:The same Bumblebee figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Shockwave (WFC)#Thrilling 30|Shockwave]], [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Thrilling 30|Wheeljack]], [[Soundwave (WFC)#Thrilling 30|Soundwave]] and an [[Insecticon (WFC)#Thrilling 30|Insecticon]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Eaglemoss cards===&lt;br /&gt;
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===Kinder Surprise===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers: Prime&#039;&#039;&#039; (2014)&lt;br /&gt;
:Only available inside a blindpacked chocolate egg as part of Kinder&#039;s &#039;&#039;Transformers: Prime&#039;&#039; series, this buildable Bumblebee mini-figure consists of a generic &amp;quot;cog&amp;quot; onto which his limbs and armor can be clipped to construct him. He has articulation on his shoulders and upper legs.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers: Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;&#039; (2015)&lt;br /&gt;
:The same figure was re-released with no noticeable changes as part of the follow-up &#039;&#039;Transformers: Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; series. &lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Transformers: Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039;&#039; (Easter egg, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
:Exclusive to the Easter season, a bigger chocolate egg, also blindpacked, was sold containing either a Bumblebee or an Optimus Prime mini-statue. It came with an Autobot insignia-shaped launcher and a &amp;quot;target&amp;quot; made of paper with a Decepticon printed on it. It is currently known to have only been available in [[Brazil]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Robots in Disguise (2015)===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-RID2015-Bumblebee-2-in-1-Blaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Bumblebee&#039;s attempt to become a weapon for Combiners.]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee 2-in-1 Blaster&#039;&#039;&#039; (2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**Accessories&#039;&#039;: 4 darts&lt;br /&gt;
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:Bumblebee 2-in-1 Blaster converts from vehicle into a dart gun (no, seriously.) in just 1-step, which is basically a human-sized Targetmaster, except there&#039;s no robot mode. His scan-badge is located at the right side of the rear panel. Scanning the sticker with the mobile game unlocks a random amount of Energon &amp;quot;currency&amp;quot; and a randomized bonus power-up item. &lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Blaster does not convert into robot.&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-RID2015-Bumblebee-Mask.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|You&#039;re seriously going to make this [[:File:Movie LennoxEpps backpockets.jpg|joke]], ain&#039;t you?]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee Mask&#039;&#039;&#039; (2016)&lt;br /&gt;
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:A mask based on Bumblebee&#039;s design in &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; features a scan-badge located at the &#039;&#039;left cheek&#039;&#039;. Scanning the sticker with the mobile game unlocks a random amount of Energon &amp;quot;currency&amp;quot; and a randomized bonus power-up item. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Tiny Titans===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Tiny Titans, 2015)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;1/12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the initial assortment of [[Tiny Titans]], this version of Bumblebee is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in [[robot mode]], cast in dark gray plastic with some bits of yellow paint. Oddly, he is sculpted with a nose.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Sold in a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] baggie, he comes with a collectible card with a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon &amp;quot;currency&amp;quot; and a randomized bonus power-up item. &lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TinyTitans-Series6-Bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|[[The Twins|Suck my popsicle!!!]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Tiny Titans, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Series&#039;&#039;: &#039;&#039;&#039;6&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Number: &#039;&#039;&#039;1/12&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Part of the sixth [[Blindpacking|blind-bagged]] assortment of &#039;&#039;[[Tiny Titans]]&#039;&#039;, this version of Bumblebee is cast in yellow plastic, and carries his [[Decepticon Hunter]] in sword mode. As per usual, he comes with a trading card with a scan-badge for the mobile game, which unlocks a random amount of Energon &amp;quot;currency&amp;quot; and a randomized bonus power-up item.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Transformers Adventure Gum===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Decepticon Hunter&lt;br /&gt;
:Part of the new &#039;&#039;Adventure&#039;&#039; Shokugan series, this Bumblebee is a transformable snap-fit kit molded entirely in yellow plastic, with detailing from stickers. The kit&#039;s transformation engineering is borrowed from the Warrior class figure. his Decepticon Hunter can be pegged onto either both sides of his vehicle mode. Unlike some of the kits, Bumblebee requires to have [[Partformer|his car doors removed and peg onto his back]] while transforming into robot mode.&lt;br /&gt;
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===PEZ===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:RID15-merch BumblebeePez.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Pez Dispenser, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 3 packs of Candy&lt;br /&gt;
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:This PEZ Bumblebee candy dispenser features Bumblebee&#039;s very happy head based on his &#039;&#039;[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]&#039;&#039; appearance. Tilt his head back and hard chalky candy pops out of his throat!&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Connectibles, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: 3 packs of candy, torso front/back, left &amp;amp; right arms, sword&lt;br /&gt;
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:Part of the &amp;quot;Connectibles&amp;quot; line of Pez dispensers, this time the normal Bumblebee dispenser comes additional torso &amp;amp; arm pieces to turn it into an &amp;quot;action hero&amp;quot;. As the pieces are designed to fit on &#039;&#039;any&#039;&#039; Pez dispenser, you can mix and match as you like, not just with normal Pez dispensers from the entire history of the candy, but with the add-on bits from other Connectibles, including [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#PEZ|Optimus Prime]], Twilight Sparkle and [[Rainbow Dash]] from &#039;&#039;[[My Little Pony]]&#039;&#039;, and the Nicktoons Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dickie Toys===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (RC Turbo Racer, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
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:This Bumblebee is a 1/24 scale non-transforming remote-controlled car which is based on his vehicle mode in the &#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise&#039;&#039; cartoon. He also features light-up headlight and wheels.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (RC Flip&#039;N&#039;Race , 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Remote Control, 3 Batteries, battery box, USB cord&lt;br /&gt;
:This Bumblebee is a 1/16 scaled non-transforming remote-controlled car which features asymmetrically bigger wheels which also enables let him race upside down, similarly to the canceled Double Siders cars from the &#039;&#039;Robot Powered Machines&#039;&#039; line. Likewise, he also features a sculpted Bumblebee picture underneath his vehicle. He also comes with an additional USB cord, presumably meant for recharging.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Mission Racer, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Rubber Band, Ramp&lt;br /&gt;
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:Mission Racer Bumblebee features a pull-back gimmick by using a rubber band: insert the rubber band onto the front and rear post (you have to open the hatch first), then place Bumblebee onto the ramp and elongate his vehicle mode backwards, and release it to allow the car to zoom forward. The rubber band also has Bumblebee&#039;s name and the Autobot insignia tampographed oh it.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Mini-Con Deployer, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Slipstream disc, Sawback disc&lt;br /&gt;
:Mini-Con Deployer Bumblebee features light-up vehicle underbody &amp;amp; headlights and a launching sound gimmick by pressing the Autobot insignia. He can also launch the included Mini-con disc with his vehicle front while triggering the light &amp;amp; sound gimmicks at the same time.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Die-cast Cars====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TF-RID2015-Dickie-Toys-Bumblebee-toy.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Single Pack, 2015/2017)&lt;br /&gt;
:Released as part of the Single Pack assortment, Bumblebee is a show-accurate, non-transforming die-cast vehicle based on his alternate mode. He features through-axle construction, allowing for super-speedy racing on smooth surfaces, and his car mode is compatible with many tracks and playsets from &#039;&#039;Hot Wheels&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;Matchbox&#039;&#039;. Like all die-cast cars, His plastic tires feature sculpted insignias.&lt;br /&gt;
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:He was also available with the following redeco variants:&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;&#039;Power Up&#039;&#039;&#039;, which features metallic blue paint applications.&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;&#039;Neon&#039;&#039;&#039;, which features a brighter hue of yellow.&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;&#039;Cybertron&#039;&#039;&#039;, which features a gray scale redeco. &lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;&#039;Stealth&#039;&#039;&#039;, which features &#039;&#039;yet another&#039;&#039; Stealth-themed color.&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;&#039;Desert&#039;&#039;&#039;, which features sand detailing.&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;&#039;Arctic&#039;&#039;&#039;, which features white redeco.&lt;br /&gt;
:*&#039;&#039;&#039;Energon&#039;&#039;&#039;, which features shiny metallic paint.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-RID2015-Dickie-Toys-Bumblebee-toy-box-set.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Tin Box, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
:This Bumblebee toy car is unchanged, with a new collectible slide-out tin box featured in the packaging...and a random transformation scene card.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:TF-RID2015-Dickie-Toys-Bumblebee-Light-Up-Racer.jpg|upright=1.88|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Light Up Racer, 2016/2017)&lt;br /&gt;
:This Bumblebee toy car features a (pointless) blue-colored light-up gimmick underneath, which is probably meant to represent him having an LED underbody. Once activated, the light emits to a smoke grey plate underneath with Bumblebee&#039;s head sculpted on it. He also comes with his own Tech Spec collector card. Batteries also included.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee with Steeljaw&#039;&#039;&#039; (2-pack, 2016)&lt;br /&gt;
:An unchanged Bumblebee is packed with also an unchanged Steeljaw car.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Robot Team 5-pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2016)&lt;br /&gt;
:An unchanged Bumblebee is packed with an unchanged Optimus Prime, Strongarm, Sideswipe, &amp;amp; Steeljaw.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise 5-pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2016)&lt;br /&gt;
:A stealth redeco of the Bumblebee car, named &amp;quot;Special Mission Bumblebee&amp;quot;, is based on his Warrior Class/3-Step Changer Night Ops Bumblebee&#039;s coloration. He is packed with an unchanged Prime, Strongarm, Steeljaw, and a redecoed Sideswipe.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (Plastic Robots &amp;amp; Car 2-pack, 2017)&lt;br /&gt;
:This 2-pack features an again, unchanged Bumblebee toy car, but with a show-accurate, non-transforming robot mode figure as a bonus!&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise 5-pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise 8-pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Robots in Disguise 11-Pack&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
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:The unchanged Bumblebee car (or any of his random redecoes) was also available in either of these multi-packs. He would probably be bundled with his robot mode figurine though.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Robot Figures====&lt;br /&gt;
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===Surprise Drinks===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee&#039;&#039;&#039; (2016)&lt;br /&gt;
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:&#039;&#039;Surprise Drinks&#039;&#039; Bumblebee is a show-accurate 1.5-inch non-transforming figure hidden inside the capsule taped to the bottle. Since the figures are blindpacked, Bumblebee can be found in any randomly-packed bottle, so...good luck.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Signature Publishing===&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Bumblebee Car Launcher&#039;&#039;&#039; (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Accessories&#039;&#039;: Key, Ramp&lt;br /&gt;
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:Included with the 22nd issue of Signature Publishing&#039;s Robots in Disguise (2015) magazine, this Bumblebee car is a non-transforming car that runs by inserting the key onto the rear section of the vehicle (that sounds &#039;&#039;wrong&#039;&#039;), and squeeze both sides to the key to allow the car to launch. Stunts with the included Ramp and crashing on the Steeljaw target piece is optional.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Scanning either &#039;&#039;both&#039;&#039; the ramp &amp;amp; the key&#039;s badges will give you random Energon currencies for the Mobile Game, and due to having &#039;&#039;two&#039;&#039; identical patterns, you can only scan one of them.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
*A proposed [[Fun Publications]] [[BotCon]] [[exclusive]] was a redeco of [[#Deluxe|&#039;&#039;Prime&#039;&#039; Bumblebee]] into the Generation 1 [[Turbomaster]] [[Flash (G1)|Flash]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Arms Up Modes===&lt;br /&gt;
In the Japanese &#039;&#039;Prime&#039;&#039; toyline, Bumblebee has several powered-up modes when given various [[Arms Micron]]s in certain configurations:&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:DarknessRising4 CybSat-BeeBanBan.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|&amp;quot;[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gahqavv9aUQ You&#039;ve got to aim for the kneecaps and then kick her head off.]&amp;quot;]]&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Striker Mode&#039;&#039;&#039; (ストライカーモード &#039;&#039;Sutoraikā Mōdo&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Arms Microns&#039;&#039;: B.2, C.L., O.P., R.A.&lt;br /&gt;
:The Arms Up form shown on Bumblebee&#039;s box-back photo. In this form, B.2 is mounted on his left arm, with [[R.A.]] on his right, while [[C.L.]] and [[O.P.]] take positions on Bee&#039;s backpack (which has been flipped up to allow the gun-Microns to fire sorta-forward).&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Mecha Uchi Ban Ban Mode&#039;&#039;&#039; (メチャウチバンバンモード &#039;&#039;Mecha Uchi Ban Ban Mōdo&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Arms Microns&#039;&#039;: B.2, O.P., R.A.&lt;br /&gt;
:Roughly translated as &amp;quot;Extreme Firefight Bang Bang Mode&amp;quot;, this &amp;quot;Anti-Terrorcon&amp;quot; Mode turns the three Microns into a gun emplacement that isn&#039;t actually attached to Bee, just one he stands behind. Introduced in the &amp;quot;[[From the Cybertron Satellite, Transformers Division|Cybertron Satellite]]&amp;quot; segment from &amp;quot;[[Darkness Rising, Part 4|Infiltration Transformation! Battleship Nemesis]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Mecha Uchi Kidō Type&#039;&#039;&#039; (メチャウチ機動タイプ &#039;&#039;Mecha Uchi Kidō Taipu&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Arms Microns&#039;&#039;: B.2, C.L.&lt;br /&gt;
: Roughly translated as &amp;quot;Extreme Firefight Agile Type&amp;quot;, this other &amp;quot;Anti-Terrorcon&amp;quot; attack mode is... just Bee with B.2 on one arm and C.L. on the other. &#039;&#039;Exciting.&#039;&#039; But it was highlighted and named in the same episode as the Mecha Uchi Ban Ban Mode, so, well, for completism&#039;s sake....&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Infection Mode&#039;&#039;&#039; (インフェックションモード &#039;&#039;Infuekkushon Mōdo&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Arms Microns&#039;&#039;: B.2, Terrorcon Zori&lt;br /&gt;
: Terrorcon Bumblebee&#039;s Arms Up mode is simply him using [[Zori#Toys|Terrorcon Zori]] in his right hand, and B.2 in his left. Wooo.&lt;br /&gt;
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*&#039;&#039;&#039;Booster Mode&#039;&#039;&#039; (ブースターモード &#039;&#039;Būsutā Mōdo&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
**&#039;&#039;Arms Microns&#039;&#039;: B.2, B.H., C.L., Gora, Gra, O.P., Zori&lt;br /&gt;
: Booster Mode Bumblebee sees him attach [[B.H.]] and C.L. to his shoulders and Zori and [[Gra]] to his back, with Zori forming a kind of scorpion tail terminating in O.P.&#039;s gun mode. He wields a handheld cannon weapon made up of B.2 and [[Gora]]. Introduced in the &amp;quot;Cybertron Satellite&amp;quot; segment from &amp;quot;[[Orion Pax, Part 2|Hopeful Transformation! Aim for Planet Cybertron]]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Construct-Bots Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Convention exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Cyberverse]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Fall of Cybertron Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Generations]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Go! Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:McDonald&#039;s exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Prime Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Rescue Bots Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Target exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Transformers (2010) Autobots]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Toys &amp;quot;R&amp;quot; Us exclusives]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:War for Cybertron Autobots]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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