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{{disambig2|the Sector Seven organization itself|the alternate reality game based on it|Sector Seven (game)}}

[[Image:Sector7logo.png|right|270px|thumb|"You guys have heard of Area 51? Well this is 50!"]]

{{quote|We're the government. Sector Seven.}}
{{quote|Never heard of it.|}}
{{quote|Never will.|Agent Simmons and Ron Witwicky|''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]''}}

'''Sector Seven''' is a secret [[United States of America|American]] government agency, which deals with extraterrestrial technology and threats. It has been around for quite some time, but how long ''exactly'' depends on who you ask (see Notes for more).

It is so secret, it had its own secret website (They took it offline to keep its secrets!)

''Sector Seven sometimes operates through the front companies '''S7 Industries'''. And '''[[Sectors Even]]'''.''

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The six movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}
According to Sector Seven director [[Tom Banachek]], the group was first commissioned around the year 1927, under [[President of the United States|President]] [[Herbert Hoover]]; though they apparently answered (or once answered) to the Defense Secretary, contemporary Defense Secretary [[John Keller]] claimed not to have heard of them. Banachek also stated that the First Seven found the [[AllSpark]] in [[1913]], but that might have been before Sector Seven was formally created.

To keep this alien relic secure, the group established a [[Area 52 (Movie)|headquarters]] in the recently constructed [[Hoover Dam]] and had the cube transferred there. in the 1930s, Sector Seven operatives excavated the alien codenamed "[[Megatron (Movie)|N.B.E.-01]]" from the [[Arctic]] Circle and had his frozen remains transferred to their primary facility. In the years that followed, many modern forms of technology were secretly reverse-engineered from his frozen body. Eventually, the organization learned of the AllSpark's power to bring mundane machines to life, and began a battery of experiments to test the limits of the AllSpark's capabilities. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}

During this early period, Sector Seven became increasingly aware of Cybertronian activity on Earth, and commissioned [[Project Black Knife|Project: Black Knife]] to investigate. They discovered [[Cyberglyphics]] inscribed on ruins across the planet, raising the possibility that there may be aliens lying inert on the planet; for reasons unknown, however, this evidence was deemed inconclusive and the project went nowhere. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

In the year 1961, an [[Ark (DOTM)|alien ship]] crash-landed on the moon; the race to retrieve the alien technology became the secret impetus for the famous {{w|Space Race}} between the [[United States of America|United States]] and [[Soviet Union]]. Under the orders of [[John F. Kennedy]], Sector Seven worked with [[NASA]] to prepare a manned mission to the moon in [[1969]]. [[Neil Armstrong]] and [[Buzz Aldrin]]'s exploration resulted in the discovery of several deceased N.B.E.s, and evidence and logs relating to the top secret mission was kept in Sector Seven's custody. This top-secret operation was deemed to be director-only-clearance, with only the highest-ranking members of the conspiracy aware of the truth behind the Apollo landings.

Years later, Sector Seven discovered that the Soviets had used unmanned probes to collect [[Pillar|samples of alien technology]] from the ship, one of which was the cause of a nuclear disaster at [[Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant|Chernobyl]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

In [[1987]], a training exercise overseen by agent [[Jack Burns]] was interrupted by [[Bumblebee (Movie)|B-127]] making planetfall. Just as the [[Autobot]] scout was about to explain himself, the Decepticon [[Seeker (Movie)|Seeker]] [[Blitzwing (BB)|Blitzwing]] appeared, posing as an [[United States Air Force|Air Force]] fighter jet and bombing Burns' squadron before engaging B-127 in a fight that saw the Autobot robbed of his voice box and the Seeker blown to bits.

Several months later, Burns was informed by fellow agent [[Seymour Simmons]] that two more Transformers has just made planetfall. Burns led a unit to intercept the aliens, introducing themselves as [[Shatter]] and [[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] of the "Decepticon peacekeeping patrol". Shatter manipulated the humans into forming an alliance so they could catch B-127, who she claimed was a "dangerous escaped criminal". Burns was skeptical of the Decepticons (especially since the Decepticon name raised red flags to him), but [[Dr. Powell]] assured Shatter and Dropkick that he and Burns would discuss the matter with their superior [[General Whalen]].

[[File:Bumblebee-Welcome-to-Sector-7.jpg|thumb|]]
Whalen sided with Powell on account of the Cybertronian upgrades to American technology being beneficial in hopes of winning the [[Cold War (history)|Cold War]], though he was willing to let Burns terminate the aliens once they have captured B-127. The Autobot was eventually tracked to [[Brighton Falls]], [[California]] when an [[Energon]] surge was detected by the computers modified by the Decepticons. Sector Seven, Shatter, and Dropkick traveled there and incapacitated B-127, who was now calling himself "Bumblebee" and had fallen in with [[Charlie Watson]] and [[Memo]].

Taking Bumblebee to [[McKinnon Air Base]], the Decepticons tortured the Autobot before triggering a message from his leader [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] revealing the Autobots were regrouping on Earth. Powell radioed Burns on the Decepticons' true colors before being killed by Dropkick. Once they arrived at the building Bumblebee was being held prisoner in, Burns ordered for the doors to be blown open. While Charlie and Memo were being restrained, Bumblebee suddenly snapped and went on a rampage, overpowering Sector Seven. However, Burns eventually saw that Bumblebee was no criminal, as the Autobot saved his life after his helicopter was shot down by Shatter. After Bumblebee killed the two Decepticons and Charlie prevented their transmission from reaching [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Burns let the two go. {{storylink|Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee}}

In [[2003]], Sector Seven operatives were alerted to extraterrestrial activity on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] when a Transformer stepped on the [[Beagle 2 Rover]] moments after it landed. The footage was quickly seized, and Sector 7 disseminated a coverup story that the probe had simply crash-landed. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}} By this point, Simmons had climbed his up the ranks to agency Director; despite attempting to reopen inquiries into projects such as the shuttered Black Knife files, those higher up in the chain of command wouldn't let him, thinking that wanting to look for Transformers on Earth was an obsession that Sector Seven, who counter and look for Transformers, shouldn't indulge. (''God'' these guys sucked.) {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

[[Image:Movie Autobots Sector Seven.JPG|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Being cars, the Autobots take fender benders very seriously.]]
In [[2007]], a Sector Seven field team under Director Simmons headed to the [[Witwicky (surname)|Witwicky]] residence when evidence arose suggesting that [[Sam Witwicky]] had made contact with an N.B.E. they had been tracking. Taking Witwicky and [[Mikaela Banes]] into custody, Simmons began to interrogate Sam and Mikaela aggressively until the field unit's convoy was ambushed by Optimus Prime and his Autobots. [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] was able to swiftly disarm the field unit; though a backup team arrived to capture as many Autobots as they could, they were only successful in capturing Bumblebee and the two teens.

[[File:Movie Optimus Prime S7 mad.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4|Optimus needs a ''[[Nougabot|Snickers]]''.]]
After the Decepticons hit global communications, Banachek went to Secretary Keller and informed him of the situation. Keller, the teens, and an Army Ranger unit were taken to Hoover Dam and shown the frozen N.B.E.-01, who Sam Witwicky identified as Megatron, leader of the [[Decepticon]]s. However, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] arrived and destroyed their external power lines, while [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] sabotaged Megatron's stasis controls. With Megatron minutes away from thawing, Sam tried to convince Simmons to release Bumblebee, but Simmons was only convinced by [[William Lennox|Captain Lennox]] and his men. In the ensuing crisis, Megatron was freed from his cryonic prison, while Bumblebee and the Autobots absconded with the AllSpark. Beyond providing a small amount of soldiers to assist the ranger unit under Lennox, Sector Seven played no serious role in the Battle of [[Mission City]], which was mostly decided by the Autobots.

Sector Seven's time had come—and they had done nothing but make the situation worse, all their secret weapons being ineffective against the Decepticons, and having alienated the Autobots. Sector Seven was terminated in an effort to better cover up the existence of the [[Transformer]]s, but it may have been influenced by their loss of control over the situation. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}} Sector Seven's replacement, [[NEST]], worked directly with the Autobots in an effort to better counter the surge of Decepticon activity on Earth.

Before Sector Seven was shut down, however, Simmons copied as much research as he could, including the files relating to Project: Black Knife, which became of interest to the Autobots and their human allies during Sam's search for the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

In [[2012]], [[Charlotte Mearing]] explained the role Sector Seven had played in the moon landing to the Autobots, which came as a surprise even to Simmons. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

===IDW comics===
In January of [[1898]], adventurers [[Walter Simmons]] and [[Theodore Joseph Wells]] were commissioned by the government to investigate the ramblings of the insane [[Archibald Witwicky]], who claimed to have encountered a "behemoth" in the Arctic Circle. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 2|Movie Prequel #2}} {{storylink|Original}} The pair already been operating for years as scientist-adventurers, uncovering bizarre creatures and phenomena on Earth; [[President of the United States|President McKinley]] was aware of them. {{storylink|Original}} Artifacts they had included pictures and a skull from a "triclops" life form of some kind, a severed bestial arm in a jar (possibly from a version of the Beast Wars, although the sketch is difficult to make out and mechanics may not be incorporated) and what could possibly be a fragment of a [[Golden Disk (disambiguation)|Golden Disk]].{{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 2|Movie Prequel #2}} Recruiting four other men—[[Billy North]], [[Theodore Grant]], [[Philippe Bowen]] and [[Jack Arden]]—the crew travelled to the Arctic with [[Reginald Danco]] to investigate, but ran afoul of the [[Seeker (ROTF)|Seeker]] [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] in the process. Though the humans were able to defeat the Decepticon by blasting the ice out from underneath him, North perished, and the survivors realized the need for a group dedicated to protecting Earth against future alien invaaders. {{storylink|Original}} Walter Simmons took charge of the operation; by [[1899]], the group had constructed its [[Sector Seven High Arctic Base|Alpha Command Post]], a sealed environmental dome built around the "Mega-Man". {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 2|Movie Prequel #2}} The founding members of the organization became known as the "[[First Seven]]." {{storylink|Original}}

Three years later, the AllSpark itself was discovered at the bottom of the [[Colorado River]], and this discovery prompted Wells to bring his friends [[Herbert Hoover|Herbert]] and [[Lou Hoover]] into the organization, hoping that their metallurgical skills would be of use in excavating and analyzing the significance of the artifact. {{storylink|Irreplaceable}} Divers sent to examine the AllSpark inadvertently triggered its systems, prompting it to release a "scream" across space and time—one that reached [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and alerted [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] to its presence on Earth. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}} In the meantime, Herbert spearheaded a new plan to redirect the river around the cube to conceal its existence from the world. {{storylink|Irreplaceable}}

By [[1913]], the diversion of the Colorado River was a success, but the subsequent attempt to excavate and reloate the AllSpark by Simmons, Wells, the Hoovers and [[Roy Thompson]] was once more interrupted by Jetfire, whose touch activated the AllSpark and prompted it to release a surge of [[Energon]] which brought to life four [[Energon mutation|Allspark Mutations]]: [[Four original AllSpark Mutations|crane, a car, a radio and a gun]]. The humans were able to open the dam and "drown" the mutations and the cube that had spawned them, killing all of them save [[Flathead|the car]], which subsequently escaped into the desert. In 1927, Hoover officially dubbed the group "Sector Seven" and made a successful presidential bid the following year, using his new political power to construct [[Hoover Dam|a secure base]] to study the AllSpark. {{storylink|Irreplaceable}}

Sector Seven drafted scientists to reverse-engineer Megatron's systems so as to develop countermeasures against the mechanical lifeforms. One notable invention was [[Robert Oppenheimer]]'s brain-scrambling handgun, which was subsequently wielded by operative [[Roy Thompson]] in [[1934]] while tracking down the escaped Allspark Mutation alongside [[Margaret Simmons]]. {{storylink|Together}}

The [[Hoover Dam]] was completed in [[1935]], including a secret subterranean facility that became Sector Seven's Beta Command Post. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 3|Movie Prequel #3}} Although Sector Seven initially planned to transport the body of Megatron to the facility, a failure of the cryo-blocks responsible for keeping the Decepticon frozen combined with the outbreak of [[World War II]] delayed this endeavor for two decades while interfering with director Walter Simmon's retirement plans. {{storylink|Weapon}}

Over the course of WWII, Sector Seven would cross paths with Jetfire yet again; when Nazi scientists captured the Decepticon, William was responsible for drafting his grandson [[Bill Simmons]] into the organization. Though Bill ultimately freed Jetfire instead of killing him, he subsequently requested a transfer into the organization. {{storylink|Weapon (issue)|Weapon}} During the [[Cold War (history)|Cold War]], Bill was responsible for ousting Oppenheimer from the organization, citing him as a Communist sympathizer. In February [[1954]], the [[Joe Danco|jealous grandson]] of Reginald Danco would defect to the Communist Party and sabotage the cooling systems at Sector Seven's Arctic facility to cause a distraction while he stole Sector Seven data and fled to Russia. Megatron breached containment, and though Jetfire attempted to intervene, he was only able to save Bill's wife [[Tova Anael Fischer|Anne Fischer]] and [[Philip Nolan]]. Though Bill and Danco were seemingly killed, {{storylink|Frozen}} both had survived, and the Soviets would use the stolen Sector Seven data to build the [[Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant]]. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}} {{storylink|Frozen}} At Walter's urging, Anne would subsequently leave Sector Seven so as not to expose [[Seymour Simmons|her unborn son]] to the legacy of obsession and death that had consumed his lineage. {{storylink|Frozen}}

In [[1965]], Bill Simmons was able to escape from Soviet captivity and return to the United States; when he returned to the United States and attempted to contact Sector Seven, however, he was targeted by [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]], who dispatched an [[Alice (ROTF)|deep-cover operative]] to silence him. Bill was able to meet with his teenage son, and give him information relating to the organization he had once served before he disappeared. {{storylink| Convergence chapter 3}}

On [[July 19]], [[1969]], Sector Seven played a key role in the [[Apollo 11]] mission, staging a twenty-one minute blackout so that [[Neil Armstrong]] and [[Buzz Aldrin]] could investigate the remains of the ''Ark''. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon issue 1|Dark of the Moon #1}} At the same time, however, Sector Seven supervised a more advanced project: the launch of the starship ''[[Ghost 1]]'', created from reverse-engineered Cybertronian technology and captained by [[Samuel Walker]]. The two craft were launched at the same time; the launch of the ''Ghost 1'' distracted Soundwave, who believed that the more advanced vessel was the one worth monitoring, allowing the other space mission to reach the lunar surface uninterrupted. {{storylink|Convergence chapter 4}}

While the crew of the ''Ghost 1'' made first contact with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s Autobots, the rest of Sector Seven worked to transport Megatron's frozen body from their Alpha Command Post to the Hoover Dam; though Megatron was briefly able to escape, the sacrifices of several agents allowed Sector Seven to recapture their asset and safely deliver him to the dam. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}}

Thirty-four years later, in [[2003]], Bumblebee made planetfall on Earth, and a team stationed in [[Richmond]], [[Virginia (state)|Virginia]] were sent to capture "N.B.E.-2." They were unable to prevent him from [[scanning]] a local [[alternate mode]] and slipping away. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 2|Movie Prequel #2}}

Sometime before the events of [[Mission City]], Sector Seven operated a secret base in Afghanistan. Unfortunately for them, a team of Decepticons led by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] happened to make planetfall beside them whilst searching for Megatron and the missing AllSpark Cube. Needing information on this world and the whereabouts of what they sought, the Decepticons attacked, at first easily defeating Sector Seven's defenders. However, one of the Decepticons, [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]], was attacked by a powerful localized EMP-based weapon designed to take down the Cybertronians. Incapacitated, Wreckage was abandoned and buried in the desert sand. [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] only managed to hack into their systems briefly and access files on a "Project: Iceman" before the resourceful humans used an EMP burst to destroy their local files. Realizing that simple brute force would achieve the same result, the Decepticons decided to switch to stealth, and Blackout headed towards a place called "[[Qatar]]". {{storylink|Planetfall (Movie)|Planetfall}}

Months later, Sector Seven recovered Wreckage's body from the ruins and brought him to a secret facility deep within the Nevada desert. Calling him '''N.B.E.-3''', Agent [[Salazar]] and [[Vine|Professor Vine]] worked to reactivate the second Decepticon under their care. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1|Alliance #1}} At first, Wreckage was cooperative, helping them develop the [[Landmine (Movie)|L.M.-1]] drones, but Sector Seven knew that Wreckage would not tolerate being their guest for much longer and would attempt to escape. When that day came, Salazar activated an emergency EMP burst that apparently shut the Decepticon down, but Vine suspected that Wreckage had merely shut himself down on purpose to conserve his energy, waiting for the right moment to regain consciousness. {{Storylink|Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2}}

Shortly after the victory over the Decepticons in Mission City, Sector Seven's personnel at Hoover Dam remained on high alert while Simmons, Banachek and Secretary of Defense Keller left to investigate the aftermath of the battle. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 2|The Reign of Starscream #2}}

Unfortunately for them, the Decepticon [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] returned to the dam and attacked, intent on salvaging what remained of his compatriot Frenzy so he could access the data the diminutive Decepticon had stolen from Sector Seven. {{Storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 1|The Reign of Starscream #1}} Sector Seven's human firepower availed them little proving to be little more than an annoyance to even the severely power-depleted Starscream, who tore his way through to the chamber where Frenzy fell with ease. As he left with his prize in hand, the Decepticon was surprised when Agent [[Salazar]] and [[Vine|Professor Vine]] unveiled L.M.-1, the prototype of Sector Seven's Cybertronian-derived Earth-built Transformer. However, it didn't work, breaking midway through transformation. When Sector Seven renewed their attack Starscream grabbed Salazar in an attempt to interrogate him about his knowledge of their race and the AllSpark. Sadly, when Starscream flew out of Earth's atmosphere, he didn't realize the fragility of human life, and Salazar was killed. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 2|The Reign of Starscream #2}}

In Mission City, Sector Seven had recovered the Decepticon corpses and several inert Transformers created by the AllSpark Cube energy released during the battle, while Simmons managed to recruit Captain Lennox and Sergeant Epps, ostensibly to better defend Earth against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1|Alliance #1}}

A month later, Sector Seven were ordered by the US government to prepare the Decepticon corpses for dumping into the sea, as agreed to with the Autobots. Simmons was less-than-happy with the prospect of losing a treasure trove of potential alien secrets, but grudgingly complied. When the Autobots arrived, the piece of the AllSpark that Optimus Prime recovered from Megatron's body suddenly reacted in proximity to the Decepticon leader's corpse. Realizing the danger of having the AllSpark fragment in close proximity to the Decepticons, Optimus handed it over to Professor Vine for safekeeping, not knowing that Sector Seven was housing Wreckage in a chamber under his feet. After the Autobots left, Simmons realized that it was extremely dangerous to have the AllSpark fragment out in the open where other Decepticons could detect it, but despite Vine's concerns, Simmons felt that Wreckage was so out of it that he would pose no danger if they brought the fragment underground. Unfortunately, Vine was proven right when the shard flew out of Simmons hands and struck Wreckage, who fully reactivated and attacked, intent revenge for his humiliating imprisonment. Breaking out of the underground chamber, Wreckage was briefly waylaid by L.M.-1 drones activated by the AllSpark energy surge, but they were no match for him. Vine attempted to return underground to retrieve the AllSpark fragment, but was killed when suddenly Starscream attacked. The Nevada base was spared total destruction when [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and Epps lead a contingent of soldiers in a counter-attack. {{storylink|Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2}}

In the aftermath, Simmons recovered the severed head of Frenzy, who had fallen out of Starscream's cockpit during the battle. However, before he could use it to further Sector Seven's cause, Secretary of Defense Keller dissolved the organization and fired Simmons. {{storylink|Alliance issue 3|Alliance #3}}

===''Ghosts of Yesterday''===
In [[1969]], Sector Seven (headed by Walter Simmons, known internally as "The Old Man"), attempted the first test flight of an [[Megatron (Movie)|Ice Man]]-derived spacecraft ([[Ghost 1]]) using the Apollo 11 moon launch as cover. Unexpected complications occurred following contact with [[Non-Biological Extraterrestrial|N.B.E.]]s. At the same time the first attempt was made to relocate the Ice Man himself from the Arctic to southern Nevada to be better studied alongside a likewise mysterious [[AllSpark|"alien cube"]]. Signs seemed to point to Sector Seven beginning to shift from being a secret U.S. military protocol to a non-military "black ops" program. {{storylink|Transformers: Ghosts of Yesterday|Ghosts of Yesterday}}

===Titan movie comics===
Sector Seven had made the situation so bad that, in an alternate timeline, a single second's difference by Sam at Mission City led to the conquest and Decepticon occupation of the United States and the gradual transformation of Earth into a new Cybertron, with their Hoover Dam base being used by Megatron to store Optimus Prime's frozen body. Nice one, guys. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 9|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 1}}

The only member of the organization seen so far fighting the Decepticons was [[Tom Banachek]]. His knowledge of the Hoover Dam base proved invaluable, as did his knowledge of (and probable involvement in) a nanovirus that targeted AllSpark operational frequencies: a weapon Sector Seven created in case they lost control of the AllSpark and needed to destroy it. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 13|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 5}} Why they hadn't used it when Megatron gained the AllSpark at Mission City? Because they suck.

Sector Seven was later reformed under [[President of the United States|President]] [[Theodore Allen|Allen]], and Tom Banachek was placed in charge of it. Their mandate was to stop everyone on Earth from realizing that Megatron's aforementioned gradual transformation of their world had not stopped completely, and that the planet was facing techno-organic armageddon. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|Dark Spark}} Being Sector Seven, they crapped this up.

===Toy bios===
Sector Seven managed to remain in operation, seemingly by buddying up to the Autobots ''very quickly''; Ironhide appears to have been bribed with free experimental weaponry. {{storylink|Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys|Premium Ironhide}} What they don't know is that the Autobots have a secret agent, [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]], spying on them. {{storylink|Landmine (Movie)|Landmine toy bio}} Worryingly, [[Hardtop (Movie)|several]] [[Storm Surge (Movie)|Decepticons]] appear to be doing the same thing. A [[Strongarm (Movie)|surprisingly]] [[Signal Flare (Movie)|large]] [[Crosshairs (Movie)|number]] [[Air Raid (Movie)|of]] Autobots bore Sector Seven markings after the Mission City conflict, possibly indicating an exchange program between Sector Seven and the Autobots.

Sector Seven later shared intelligence with Optimus regarding Decepticon activity on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]]. {{storylink|Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Fast Action Battlers|Fire Blast Optimus Prime}}

===Alternate reality game continuity===

====Sector Seven ARG websites====
{{main|Sector Seven ARG timeline}}
Sector Seven was founded over 100 years ago by a group of seven men:

*Stanford Julius Morehouse
*Edgar Thibedeau Westfield
*Neville Octavian Brewster
*Percy Emerson Whitting
*Wallace Wilson Clairmont
*Alistair Jennings Crowther
*Vance Milhaus Lawson

They are known as "The [[First Seven]]," and are said to have "hid the past to protect the future,"<ref>Names originally revealed via Agent X's website. Page mirrored [http://ebucehtdnif.wikibruce.com/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/317526-AE0/ here.]</ref> whatever that means. Their portraits adorn a wall in the lobby of the present day Sector Seven headquarters, as a [[B11-9981|local pizza boy]] can attest.

In [[2007]], after the detection of a "blip" that matched their "threat profile," Agent [[Alexander Powers]] informed the organization that war might be imminent and that they were humanity's only hope. He and research scientist [[Rebecca Howard]], ex-lovers, clashed several times over her desire to go public with information about the [[Non-Biological Extraterrestrial|N.B.E.]] threat and seek assistance from other nations. This escalated with the detection of "N.B.E. Two," with whom Dr. Howard argued in favor of making contact.

Meanwhile, the mysterious [[Agent X]] began hacking into the Sector Seven network and leaking information to the public. {{storylink|Sector Seven (game)|Sector Seven ARG}}

After the fall of Sector Seven, Rebecca Howard had picked up the Agent X name and was on the run. She contacted [[Leo Spitz]] and fed him stolen S7 information. [http://web.archive.org/web/20120328125044/http://www.therealeffingdeal.com/blog/exclusive-mission-city-update/] {{storylink|The Real Effing Deal}} Simmons, as [[Robo-Warrior]], tried to muddy the waters by saying X didn't really exist (and accidentally showed that he knew she was a she). [http://web.archive.org/web/20090626214728/http://www.gianteffingrobots.com/?p=175] {{storylink|GiantEffingRobots.com}}

====Sector Seven Mobile Command Unit====
[[Image:Sectorsevenmobilecommandunit.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Nothing to see here. Move along.]]
To counter public suspicion and the information about the N.B.E.s leaked by Agent X, Sector Seven employed a [[Sector Seven Mobile Command Unit|mass disinformation program in the form of a road tour]] at various cinemas across America. Black Peterbilt cabover trucks pull large, armoured trailers containing sophisticated communications and scanning equipment, as well as a small cage for containing any [[Frenzy (Movie)|captured N.B.E.s]] assigned agents happen to find. However, the communications equipment aboard these trailers are frequently susceptible to displaying emergency communiques from Sector Seven Command showing a very well-edited and scored satellite video feed of an [[Scorponok (Movie)|alien robot attack]] in [[Qatar]], usually in the presence of ordinary civilians.

{{main|Sector Seven Mobile Command Unit}}
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===''The AllSpark Almanac''===
[[Tyran 307.27 Zeta|One parallel universe]] is so wildly divergent that Sector Seven are ''competent''! They prevented [[Mainframe (Movie)|Mainframe]] from capturing the leaders of the [[Los Bogos]] Project. {{Storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}

===Renegade Rhetoric===
To eliminate the Autobot [[Spychanger|Spy Changers]], [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] deliberately alerted Sector 7 to a giant robot invasion at [[Metro City]]'s [[International Exhibition Center]]. Their enforcement division of [[Intelligence and Information Institute|Triple I]] successfully captured [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]; [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], and [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] tailed them back to their base and managed to instigate a diversion to free their captured comrade. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/05/09}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
As part of [[Operation Staple Gun]], 731 [[Cobra]] scientists, engineers and technicians were offered amnesty and quietly sequestered into, among other groups, Sector Seven. Both [[Rapticon (BM)|Rapticon]] and [[Ne'll]] became familiar with the history of these events. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

===''Bumblebee's First Life on Earth''===
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===''Sector 7 Adventures''===
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===''BotBots'' cartoon===
[[Agent Wagner]] of Sector Seven was sent to the [[Mall (BotBots)|mall]] to investigate [[Dave (BotBots)|Dave]]'s report of "tiny robots". {{storylink|The Goldrush Games - Part the Second}}

==Equipment==
As an exceptionally well-funded secret government organisation, Sector Seven was at the cutting edge of human (or alien-derived) technology in their quest to better understand the Ice Man, the Cube, and to seek other N.B.E.s on Earth.

===Firearms===
====Heckler & Koch Submachine Guns====
[[Image:Brian Stepanek aims at Optimus.jpg|right|250px|thumb]]
Heckler & Koch seem to be the preferred manufacturer that Sector 7 receives their firearms from, possibly meaning that these weapons might be good at combating N.B.E.s but more likely it's because the agency lacked any combat experience with Transformers and instead were equipped with smaller guns to deal with civilians getting involved with Sector 7's activities. Throughout the film, many Sector Seven agents use Heckler & Koch submachine guns at different points in the movie. When arresting Sam and being cornered by the Autobots, Sector 7 agents can be seen with Heckler & Koch MP5KA4s, Heckler & Koch MP5A3s, and Heckler & Koch G36Cs. During the Battle of Mission City, Sector 7 agents can further be seen using the Heckler & Koch UMP-45 and the Heckler & Koch G36K. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|''Transformers''}}

====Defense Technologies 37mm Launcher====
[[Image:Sector-Seven-Attack-Blackout.jpg|right|250px|thumb]]
This launcher was commonly used by Sector 7 agents during the Mission City incident and can be seen being used by the agents, as well as Lennox's men who got some from the Sector 7 armory. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|''Transformers''}}

====Milkor M32 MGL====
While discussing what to do about Bumblebee, Simmons is seen loading a Milkor M32 MGL fitted with Armson OEG reflex sight and a Vltor Modstock. Lennox can also be seen using this launcher from the armory, but with the added modification of a laser target on the side of the gun. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|''Transformers''}}

====Ramo RT-37====
[[Image:Lennox-slide-shoot.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Peek-A-Boo!]]
The Ramo RT-37 was a launcher used by Lennox during the final battle, having gotten the launcher from the Sector 7 armory, and at least one other Sector 7 soldier can be seen using this in Mission City. The launcher was equipped with a Bushnell Holosight XLP red dot sights, barrel shrouds and M4 type stock. This launcher seems to be affective in taking down Transformers, as the launcher did significant damage to Blackout and even caused Megatron to be harmed by it. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|''Transformers''}}

====M9-2 Harpoon Gun====
[[Image:M9-2 Harpoon Gun.jpg|left|250px|thumb|After this, let's go shoot some baby seals.]]
The M9-2 Harpoon Gun was a weapon developed by Sector Seven, under the direction of [[Rebecca Howard]]. The initial prototype was completed in [[2003]]. Featuring an armor-piercing projectile that weighs 21.2 kilograms, the weapon has a range of 55 meters with a muzzle velocity of 324 meters per second. Primitive by N.B.E. standards, the weapon is nevertheless effective at subduing non-hostile [[Bumblebee (Movie)|aliens]] and contain them for cryo-freezing.

In 2003, Sector Seven first used the harpoon gun against Bumblebee outside of [[Baton Rouge]], [[Louisiana]], mounted on their pursuit vans. Bumblebee defeated them by dragging the vans into each other. {{storylink|Interlude (Movie Prequel)|Interlude}} Four years later, Sector Seven had better luck with these harpoons when Bumblebee was cornered trying to protect his human friends, Sam and Mikaela. Three helicopters mounted with harpoons entangled Bumblebee, allowing soldiers to move in and freeze the helpless Autobot. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|''Transformers''}}
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===Vehicles===
====Pursuit van====
[[Image:Movie SectorSeven van.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Who took the doughnuts?]]
Once an N.B.E. has been located within range of Sector Seven field units, Mobile teams are sent out in pursuit vans to intercept and capture them (alive if possible). Equipped with the standard array of sophisticated communications equipment one comes to expect from Sector Seven, the vans are armed with a passenger-side M9-2 harpoon gun and generally carry a squad of troops armed with portable cryo-freezing units.

Outside of Baton Rogue, these vans, carrying Sector Seven troopers, tried to corral Bumblebee with their harpoons and totally failed. {{storylink|Interlude (Movie Prequel)|Interlude}}
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====2007 GMC Yukon====
[[Image:Simmons is in trouble.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Damn this gas guzzler. Which I as an American have a right to own.]]
For operations within urban/suburban zones or for human targets, Sector Seven agents travel in custom black GMC Yukons. They do not hold up well to being lifted by their roofs by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|large N.B.E.s]], nor can they withstand [[electromagnetic pulse]]s.

Agent Simmons and other Sector Seven personnel arrived at the [[Witwicky (surname)|Witwicky]] house in these GMC Yukons. After arresting the Witwickys and Mikaela Banes, Optimus Prime stopped several of these vehicles with his legs, then lifted the SUV containing Simmons, Sam and Mikaela by the roof, breaking it off and freeing his human friends. Reinforcement Yukons were easily defeated by an EMP blast from [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]'s cannon. After Sam and Mikaela were rearrested, they were transported to and from an airfield in [[Nevada]] to Hoover Dam. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}

{{note|These SUVs also appear in [[Transformers The Game|the console version of the Transformers movie game]]. Although, they resemble Lincoln Navigators.}}
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====Assault buggy====
[[Image:Movie Sector7Buggy.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Not Beachcomber.]]
Based upon the Chenowth Desert Patrol Vehicle (DPV) formerly used by the [[United States military]], this all-purpose, high-speed recon and attack vehicle can be fitted with Sector Seven's specially-developed weapons, ranging from cryo-freezing cannons (though this requires cryo-tanks to be installed in the rear compartment) to belt-fed automatic grenade launchers capable of firing armor-piercing {{w|sabot}} rounds.

After Sam Witwicky, Captain Lennox's soldiers and the Autobots came to an agreement with Sector Seven, the human soldiers mounted up on the assault buggies to escort [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and the AllSpark cube to Mission City. They fared poorly against the attacking Decepticon forces, with many wrecks strewn about the city streets. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|''Transformers''}}

During the battle of Mission City, one of these buggies was imbued with power from the AllSpark and became the [[Autobot]] [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]].

{{note|These buggies also appear in [[Transformers The Game|the console version of the Transformers movie game.]] They also appear in the two Nintendo DS games.}}
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====2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD====
[[Image:Green-Smoke-Truck.jpg|right|250px|thumb]]
In addition to the two buggies, a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD can be seen transporting Sector 7 soldiers as part of the convoy and takes the soldiers to the city, although the truck is never seen again. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|''Transformers''}}

====AH-64 Apache attack helicopter====
[[Image:Movie SectorSeven Apache.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Airwolf in action.]]
Sector Seven uses modified [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|AH-64 Apache helicopters]] fitted with cryo-stasis rocket pods to capture N.B.E.s.

Outside of [[Denver]], [[Colorado]], Bumblebee was attacked by one of these modified Apaches. It tried to hem him in with machine gun fire, but failed to hit the Autobot with its cryo-stasis pods. {{storylink|Interlude (Movie Prequel)|Interlude}} Soon afterwards, in [[New Mexico]], several similar Apaches awaited Bumblebee in a trap set by Agent Simmons. However, the Decepticons turned up, complicating matters. Two Apaches attempted to cryo-freeze [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]], but were destroyed by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 4|Movie Prequel #4}}
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===Drones===
====L.M.-1 drones====
[[Image:Alliance2 LM1 Landmines.jpg|right|300px|thumb]]
L.M.-1 drones are Sector Seven's crowning technological achievement: their own transforming mechanoids.

With the assistance of the captured Decepticon [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]], Agent [[Salazar]] and [[Vine|Professor Vine]] were able to develop the [[Landmine (Movie)|L.M.-1]] units using Sector Seven's own assault buggy as a vehicle template at their [[Nevada]] desert base. {{storylink|Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2}} However, they failed to function once Wreckage was hit by an EMP weapon and shut down. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 2|The Reign of Starscream #2}} Later, when the AllSpark sliver reactivated Wreckage, it also activated the L.M.-1s. Though they were armed with automatic grenade launchers and shoulder mounted missiles, they fared poorly against the rampaging Decepticon. {{storylink|Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2}}
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====Sector Seven Drone====
[[Image:Movie_Sector7Drone.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
These large treaded robots patrol the interior of [[Hoover Dam]] serving as security patrols. They are also found at certain military installations seemingly not in association with the secret agency. They are equipped with two powerful cannons.

{{note|The Sector Seven Drones only appear in [[Transformers The Game|the console version of the Transformers movie game]].}}

{{note|A far different kind of Sector Seven Drone, a white, Decepticon-like legged robot, appears very infrequently in the Antarctic level of ''Transformers: Autobots'' in only one mission. One can later be seen running around on a glacier, and is the only source of non-mission EXP in this particular map. It can also be scanned to unlock the Off-Roader vehicle.}}
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==Games==
===Capture the Cube===
In 2007, preceding the main Transformer conflict, a [[Dewbot|lone operative]] of a [[Mountain Dew Robot|third Transformer faction]] was able to infiltrate [[Area 52 (Movie)|the Hoover Dam base]] and almost obtain the "cube", simply by ''changing shape'' when people were coming. If it had reached the "cube", the results [[Dew City|would have been horrific]]. {{storylink|Capture the Cube}}

===''Transformers'' The Game (console)===
====Decepticon Campaign====
Sector Seven agents were able to capture [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] and began 'interrogating' him in a SUV, which they hid in a building for some reason. This went badly and [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] caught and killed them. Other S7 goons were able to capture the Autobot Bumblebee and his human allies Sam and Mikaela, after the Decepticons had got what they wanted. And then they pretty much did nothing as the Decepticons conquered the place. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}

====Autobot Campaign====
Sector Seven found Sam and Mikaela, but Jazz distracted them with ****ing insane, civilian-killing driving so Bumblebee could get the humans to safety. They briefly caught the Autobot anyway but he got away (and then ignored [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] killing people). The Autobots immediately responded by raiding Hoover Dam and pinching the AllSpark. Megatron also woke up so it was a pretty bad day for S7. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}

===''Transformers Autobots''===
When [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and [[Create-A-Bot (Autobot)|Create-A-Bot]] traveled to the Arctic to find and destroy Megatron and recover the Allspark, they discovered that Sector Seven had moved Megatron and the Allspark was nowhere to be found. Sector Seven then set up automated turrets around Tranquility, which Bumblebee had to destroy to ensure that Optimus Prime could arrive safely. Prime had Jazz gather some of Sector Seven's vehicles to analyze them due to an energy reading Bumblebee picked up from the turrets he destroyed. Prime discovers to his horror that Sector Seven has Megatron and the AllSpark. Sector Seven then set up patrols to look for the Autobots. Bumblebee distracted Sector Seven so that the Autobots could split up and meet outside the city. But Create-A-Bot, disobeying orders and assisting Bumblebee, ended up luring Sector Seven back to him. Sector Seven captured Bumblebee and took him to Hoover Dam. The Autobots travelled to Hoover Dam to rescue Bumblebee. After being freed, Bumblebee retrieved the AllSpark. Sector Seven set up roadblocks to prevent the Autobots from escaping, but to no avail as Optimus smashed through them. The Decepticons then arrived and freed Megatron.
{{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots}}

===''Transformers Decepticons''===
{{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Decepticons}}
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==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
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[[File:TF-2007-Screen-Battles-Capture-of-Bumblebee-Seymour-Simmons-Sector-7-figures.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Weirdo and his cohorts. No, the grenade launcher soldier isn't staring at the camera. It was the lighting.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Capture of Bumblebee''' (Screen Battles, [[2007]])}}</ul>
:*''Japanese ID number:'' '''SB-04'''

: The "Capture of Bumblebee" Screen Battles pack includes [[Slug figure|non-poseable figurines]] of Sector Seven agent [[Seymour Simmons]], a helmeted Sector Seven soldier, and what appears to be a figurine of [[William Lennox]] painted like a Sector Seven soldier. In fact, the Screen Battles "Desert Attack" set with [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]] was originally supposed to come with four instead of three soldiers (with Lennox likely being the fourth), whereas the "Capture of Bumblebee" set was originally supposed to include four figures listed as "S7 Agent, S7 soldier, Ice soldiers". The "ice soldiers" were likely dropped for budget reasons, and Lennox moved to the "Capture of Bumblebee" set for the same reason.<ref name="checklist">[http://web.archive.org/web/20080920112933/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=Collectors/Checklist Hasbro checklist]</ref>

:This set comes in a special window box featuring a diorama background of the scene where Bumblebee is captured by Sector Seven forces.

:The two Sector Seven soldier molds were also used to make soldiers for the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] set "The Ravage Infiltration".
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====Other toys====
:A number of other Transformers from the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie toyline]] are robots in disguise as Sector Seven vehicles, some straight from the screen, others merely being [[redeco]]s of toys from previous ''Transformers'' lines. These include:
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{{Bp-a1|[[Air Raid (Movie)|Air Raid]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Armorhide (Movie)|Armorhide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Crosshairs (Movie)|Crosshairs]]}}
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{{Bp-d1|[[Hardtop (Movie)|Hardtop]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Signal Flare (Movie)|Signal Flare]]}}
</ul>
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{{Bp-d1|[[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Storm Surge (Movie)|Storm Surge]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Strongarm (Movie)|Strongarm]]}}
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|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[Image:Movie_Landmine_toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|They're camera-shy.]]
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==Merchandise==
===Universal Studios===
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[[File:Universal Studios Sector 7 Vest and ID.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sector 7 Vest & ID''' (2012)}}</ul>
: The Sector 7 Vest and ID [[roleplay toy|roleplay]] set allows you to dress up wearing a tactical vest with NEST printed on it, present an ID holder with NEST printed on it, containing an ID with Sector 7 printed on it. Huh. To add to the confusion, due to how the Universal Studio roleplay item packaging is laid out, this set name looks to be displayed as "Optimus Prime Vest and ID".
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==Notes==
* As depicted in ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', Sector Seven's motto is "''Americae Protegens De Aetheres''", Latin for "Americans Protecting The Skies".

===Contradictory founding date===
Various movie-related media have offered contradictory information regarding when Sector Seven was originally founded:

*In the [[Transformers (film)|movie]] itself (which is, for all intents and purposes, the "primary" media), [[Tom Banachek]] tells [[John Keller]] that Sector Seven was "convened 80 years ago under President Hoover". This would place the founding date of Sector Seven somewhere around [[1927]] (assuming the main events of the movie do indeed take place in 2007); Herbert Hoover didn't succeed Calvin Coolidge as president until [[1929]], but then again, Banachek might have simply rounded up the time span. Banachek later also tells Keller and everyone else given a tour of the S7 headquarters inside Hoover Dam that the First Seven had found the [[AllSpark]] cube in [[1913]], but he doesn't explicitly state that Sector Seven had already been established by then, so the discovery of the cube might have in fact been one of the factors that had later led to the formation of the organization.
*Meanwhile, information revealed as part of the [[Sector Seven (game)|Sector Seven Alternate Reality Game]] establishes that the First Seven had founded Sector Seven "over 100 years ago" (that is, before [[1907]]). The Sector Seven game is in a different continuity and therefore not necessarily contradictory.
*[[Movie Prequel issue 2|Issue 2]] of [[IDW Publishing|IDW's]] ''[[Transformers: Movie Prequel|Movie Prequel]]'' mini-series implies that Sector Seven had already been established and operating for quite some time before [[Archibald Witwicky]] found [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] in [[1897]] (they are shown to have a headquarters with quite a number of [[#IDW_Movie_Prequel_comic|interesting artifacts]] displayed in trophy cases by [[1898]]). To top things off, Sector Seven is shown to discover the AllSpark cube as early as [[1902]]. The ''[[Transformers: Sector 7]]'' comic would retcon those artifacts to be a trophy collection of two scientist-adventures who would become founders of Sector Seven in 1898, but that still leaves the dates a bit iffy.

Of course it's ''possible'' that all this is simply part of the mystery surrounding such a shady group... but then again, why should Banachek lie to the United States' Secretary of Defense about the founding date of his organization?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sector Seven''' (セクター7 ''Sekutā sebunn'')
*''Turkish:'' '''Sektör Yedi''' (''Sector Seven'')

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.sectorseven.org/ Sector Seven's SECRET WEBSITE - Current password: Deceptibot]
*[http://sector7.wikibruce.com/Home Sector 7 - Wiki]

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Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys

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[[File:Animated-toy MultipleSizeOptimusPrimes.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Don't talk to [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Roll Out Command|me]] or [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Voyager Class|my son]] or [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Deluxe Class|my son's son]] or [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Activators|my son's son's son]] or [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Universe .282008.29|my son's son's son's son]] ever again.]]
[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] is a turbo-revvin' young leader—with a lot of toys!

==Toys==
===''Animated''===
====Legends Class====
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[[File:TFA-Stealth-Lockdown-Legend-Class-Optimus-Prime.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Stealth Lockdown''' (Multi-pack, 2008)}}</ul>

: A simple, roughly-three-inch tall toy of ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' Optimus Prime was sold as part of a [[Target]] [[exclusive]] battle pack.

: The set also came with [[Lockdown (Animated)#Stealth|a "stealth" redeco of Lockdown]], as well as a Legends [[Bumblebee (Animated)#Legends Class|Bumblebee]].

: This toy was later released with minimal changes in the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'' toyline]]; the ''Animated'' release has brighter, more primary blue plastic and paint. (Sadly, as this toy lacks a faction symbol on either release, that easy tell is not available.)

::*''[https://www.tfu.info/toytables/animated_optimusprime.htm More information on Legends Animated Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Ani-toy Optimus ClearRedVer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This justice of mine is burning red! Its loud roar tells me I need to be extinguished!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime Clear Red Ver.''' (EZ Collection, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': April ??, 2010

: A redeco of Legends-class Optimus Prime in translucent red plastic (with some opaque red parts due to being molded with [[unpaintable plastic]]).

: This toy was a [[campaign item|promotional freebie]] for customers who bought 3,000 yen worth of ''Transformers Animated'' products at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores (most likely starting on [[April 24]], the day the second wave of ''Animated'' product hit stores, but this has not been confirmed).

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[[File:AniEZLimited.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''EZ Collection Limited Clear Version''' (EZ Collection, 2010)}}</ul>

: The "[[EZ Collection]] Limited Clear Version" set included a redeco of Legends Optimus Prime, cast mainly out of translucent blue plastic (the black [[unpaintable plastic]] staying black), with his usual paint applications to give him his red and silver.

: This set was given away at Family Mart stores in Japan as part of a raffle token promotion. The "EZ Collection Limited Clear Version" set was prize D, and included four different translucent EZ Collection figures, the other three being [[Bumblebee (Animated)/toys#LimitedClear|Bumblebee]], [[Prowl (Animated)#LimitedClear|Prowl]], and [[Starscream (Animated)#LimitedClear|Starscream]].

{{-}}<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (EZ Collection, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[July 24]], 2010

: In Japan, the Legends-class Optimus Prime toy was released as part of the third volume of ''[[EZ Collection]]'', in [[blindpacking|blind-packed packaging]].

: Instead of being the deco from the Target multi-pack above, this release used the darker-plastic deco from the [[#Universe (2008)|single-pack ''Universe'' release]].

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[[File:EZEliteGuardOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version''' (EZ Collection, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[July 24]], 2010

: A redeco of Legends-class Optimus Prime in dark red, black and gold, with a gold [[Elite Guard]] symbol on its chest.

: It was only available [[blindpacking|blind-packed]] in TakaraTomy's ''[[EZ Collection]]'' Volume 4.

: The deco - seemingly based on [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LeaderGalaxyForce|''Cybertron'' Galaxy Force Optimus Prime]] - would later be repeated for [[Hero-X|Million Publishing]]'s Voyager-scaled [[#VoyEliteGuard|Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version figure]].

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[[File:EZGoldOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime Gold Version''' (EZ Collection, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[July 24]], 2010

: A redeco of Legends-class Optimus Prime colored entirely gold, save for the tires and parts of his joints being black due to being molded with (again,) unpaintable plastic.

: It was only available blind-packed in TakaraTomy's ''EZ Collection'' Volume 4. Yes, two Optimuses in one assortment.
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====Deluxe Class====
[[File:Ani-toy Optimus Cybertron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I'm a fireman, and I'm okay. I sleep all night and I work all day."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''CYBERTRON Mode Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2008)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ion-axe", roof-shield
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the first wave of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' Deluxe toys, this version of Optimus is on his pre-[[Earth]] Cybertronian look, transforming into a half-track Cybertronic truck that resembles the [https://newatlas.com/mitsubishi-fusos-hybrid-concept-dump-truck/8250/ Mitsubishi Fuso Hybrid concept truck] with some heavy sci-fi influences. As a half-track, instead of rear wheels, he has molded, caterpillar-linked tracks with smaller wheels inside for rolling along smooth surfaces.

: While the [[light-piping|light-piped eyes]] gimmick is functional in robot mode, it's pretty weak due to the usage of the translucent dark blue plastic.

: Prime's axe weapon is stored by partially folding the axe at the grey hinge near the handle peg, then placing the handle peg in a hole on the back of the cab (actually his two fists' holes, thus helping them hold it in position) with the blade facing down and a grey peg facing up, acting as a "fifth wheel" trailer hitch, should one find a suitable trailer to attach to it. The peg also resembles the rocket thruster on the back of Prime's axe in robot mode. The figure's superb range of articulation and long axe-handle actually allow Optimus to wield his weapon two-handed. This is sheer awesomeness. The truck roof can be mounted on his left arm as a shield, or spread apart and attached to the axe to become giant energon blades.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/CybModeOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on CYBERTRON Mode Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TFAnimated Deluxe BattleBegins Prime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHxyZaZlaOs And he "axed" him for help...]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Battle Begins''' ("Entertainment Pack", 2008)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ion-Axe"
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: The Deluxe-class Earth mode Optimus Prime, now transforming into a fire truck cab, has a very similar engineering design to the Deluxe-class Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime figure above. He has a distinctively more "[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]" look than other ''Animated'' Primes, given the addition of smokestacks (a detail absent from the animation model, though they can be popped off for a more show-accurate look) and a lack of black beneath the silver stripes. While he does actually have a tire on each side of his boots, they lack the kind of clearance needed for him to skate on them like in the show. He features a punching/axe slashing gimmick, where twisting his spring-loaded waist will make it snap back for a "robot punch." His axe (which is the most show-accurate out of all of his toys) stores in his aft section; as with Cybertron Mode Optimus, he has enough articulation to hold his long-handled axe two-handed and raise it over his head for a massive chop. ''Brilliant.''

: The toy was also given a series of black-paint "battle damage" cracks on various parts. Unfortunately, most of these cracks also cover ''other'' painted parts, most notably his translucent-plastic chest, meaning any attempt to remove said paint will result in his design-origin paint details being removed as well. Speaking of damaging paint, the smokestacks, which end up on his forearms, can be rotated around to form some kind of a wrist-mounted water hose, but as the forearms are painted, that can risk scraping.

: This toy was only available in a two-pack with a similarly-gimmicked-and-deco'd Deluxe-class [[Megatron (Animated)#Toys|Cybertron Mode Megatron]]. The set also included a [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)/home video#Pack-in disc|a DVD]] featuring the first episode of the [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|''Transformers Animated'' cartoon]], "[[Transform and Roll Out]]". The rear packaging incorrectly depicts his vehicle mode photo as mirrored.

: If you want to be pedantic about it, the battle implied by the battle-pack pairing is technically a timeline impossibility, insofar as it depicts Earth Mode Optimus versus Cybertron Mode Megatron. It is also [[scale]]d incorrectly, as Megatron was shown as being notably ''larger'' than Optimus in "Transform and Roll Out".

: This toy was later re-released without changes in a [[#2packBlackarachnia|2-pack with Blackarachnia]], and was also redecoed in translucent plastics as part of a TakaraTomy ''Sons of Cybertron'' 2-pack with [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Rodimus]].

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/BattleBeginsOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "The Battle Begins" Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''The Revenge of Blackarachnia''' (Multi-pack, 2008)}}</ul>

: This two-pack featured an unchanged Deluxe Optimus Prime from the ''Battle Begins'' two-pack above, and an unchanged Deluxe [[Blackarachnia (Animated)#Toys|Blackarachnia]].

: This bundle was a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] release for 2008.

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[[File:Transformers-Animated-VS-F-FoS-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''The Beginning Showdown: Optimus Prime / Megatron''' (Multi-pack, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March 27]], 2010
:*''Accessories'': "Ion-axe", roof-shield

: Released in the first wave of TakaraTomy's [[Transformers Animated (toyline)#TakaraTomy Animated toyline|''Animated'' toyline]], Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime was given a shinier metallic red paint job and white-bordered Autobot symbols, like the majority of the TakaraTomy ''Animated'' toys.

: The figure was only available in a "The Beginning Showdown" (始まりの対決, ''hajimari no taiketsu'', also called "Fight of Start" on English on the box-back) 2-pack, with a redecoed version of the Deluxe-scale Cybertronian [[Megatron (Animated)#TakaraVsOptimus|Megatron]] from the "Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Battle Begins" set.

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[[File:AnimatedDeluxeGoldOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1|I may be called Optimus Prime, but I'm sure being marketed as a Convoy!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime Gold Version'''{{fact}} (Deluxe, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ion-Axe"

: A "TakaraTomy original gold version" of the Deluxe-class Battle Begins Optimus Prime slathered with gold chrome was made available to residents of Japan via lottery, limited to 1,000 pieces.

: There were several ways to enter the drawing for him: one could clip out and send in a barcode from a single standard ''Animated'' toy, or four ''[[EZ Collection]]'' barcodes, ''or'' send in five [[Sega]] "[[Transformers Cards]]" trading cards, '''''or''''' cut out and send in the appropriate portion of the character cards included with [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount of Japan]]'s ''Animated'' DVDs. The entry period of the drawing started on [[August 1]]st, running up to [[September 30]]th, 2010.

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[[File:TF-Animated-Family-Mart-Lucky-Draw-Deluxe-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It pays to be clean, kids.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Deluxe Class Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ion-Axe"

: A recolor of the Battle Begins Optimus Prime figure, "Deluxe Class" Optimus Prime keeps the same base plastic colors as the US release (including the missing black deco under the silver on the truck cab), but removes all of the painted battle damage.

: This toy was only available in Japan, as a prize in a lottery held in association with Family Mart. The details of the lottery are currently unknown.
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====Voyager Class====
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[[File:TFAnimated Voyager EarthOptimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey, whatever happened to that [[mouthplate]]? & your allegiance symbol? ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Transformers-Animated-TA-01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2008 / 2010)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TA-01'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], [[2010]]
:*''Accessories'': "Ion Axe"/backpack, water cannon
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Part of the second wave of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' Voyager class toys, this Optimus transforms into a futuristic Earth-mode fire truck (well, the front half of one, at least). He features a partial [[Automorph Technology|auto-transformation]] feature: pressing a button on his back end releases a catch that allows his entire back end to flip down and rotate 180 degrees into the proper position for robot mode. In robot mode, he features a mouthplate which can slide up to cover his face, or retract down below his neck, all without limiting his neck articulation.

: A portion of his vehicle mode cab detaches to form a (severely off-model) battle axe. Thankfully, this portion largely forms a chunk of the trailer he doesn't have, so his cab mode looks fine without it. Like his deluxe-class toys, Prime can also hold his axe two-handed, albeit not as easily achieved compared to the deluxe versions. He also includes a large extinguisher cannon that [[Water-squirting gimmick|really squirts water]]; this cannon can mount on the back of his truck mode on the axe-trailer portion, and ''can'' be used as a hand-held weapon, though the handle is a little too short for him to hold it without untabbing the black panel that forms the back of his hand. Both of these accessories can combine and store on his back, giving the appearance of wings and a [[jet pack]].

: The original release of this toy was notable amongst ''Animated'' figures for its lack of a faction symbol in either mode; later waves of the figure, however, included a silver-on-white Autobot sigil on the robot mode's left shoulder to more closely reflect the animation model's detailing.

: Some units feature Optimus Prime's vehicle mode facing on the top in-package.

: The TakaraTomy release of this figure, produced years later than the Hasbro one in the first wave of their [[Transformers Animated (toyline)#TakaraTomy Animated toyline|''Animated'' toyline]], features an ''extensive'' metallic paint job on just about every paintable part, and comes with a tampographed red-and-white Autobot symbol.

: This Optimus was part of a pair of different store-exclusive [[campaign item|promotional giveaways]] in April. Buying him from [[AEON|JUSCO]] stores netted customers the [[EZ Collection]] [[Starscream (Animated)#ClearPurple|Starscream Clear Purple Ver.]] toy. Meanwhile, buying him from Apita stores got you the [[Prowl (Animated)#ClearSmokeLOC|Prowl Clear Smoke Ver.]] EZ Collection toy.

: This mold [[redeco]]ed to make the [[BotCon 2011]] [[Toxitron (Animated)#Toys|Toxitron]], and was [[retool]]ed for the same convention's [[The Motor Master#Toys|The Motor Master]] toy.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Voyager Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Ani-toy OptimusPrime BlackVersion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Long gone by the time it got retconned into a "new" character.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime Black Ver.''' (Voyager, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''TA-01'''
:*''Release date'': [[August 3]], 2010
:*''Accessories'': "Ion Axe"/backpack, water cannon

: A [[black redeco]] of the standard Voyager Optimus Prime, in the standard [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]]/[[Nemesis Prime (disambiguation)|Nemesis Prime]] deco (but retaining his Autobot sigil), "Optimus Prime Black Ver." was available [[exclusive]]ly at the Japanese "[[Transformers Museum]]" event held at the Seibu department store in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture from [[August 3]]rd to [[August 8]]th, 2010.

: The figure was limited to a paltry 300 pieces (good luck getting one!), cost 4200 yen, and came in a grayscale version of the original toy's box with a golden sticker on the window declaring its name.

: This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] into ''Animated'' [[Nemesis Prime (Animated)|Nemesis Prime]].

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[[File:Animatedtoy-OptimusPrimeWingBladeTakara.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Twist ties and metallic paint do not mix. ''(Takara version pictured)'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Wingblade Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''TA-38'''
:*''Release date'': [[September 18]], 2010
:*''Accessories'': "Ion Axe"/backpack, water cannon, "Wingblade" [[jet pack]], left & right gauntlets, "Magnus Hammer", 2 missiles

: Released only in the eighth wave of TakaraTomy's ''Animated'' line, Wingblade Optimus Prime is a translucent-plastic [[redeco]] of the Voyager Optimus Prime toy. This time, however, he comes with a set of attachable battle armor, representing Optimus as he appeared in "[[Endgame, Part I]]" and "[[Endgame, Part II|Part II]]". It includes both his jetpack, armed with a pair of shoulder-mounted spring-loaded missile launchers, and a slightly scaled-down version of the [[Magnus Hammer]], in addition to the original toy's axe and water cannon. The new gauntlet hand attachment pieces have two notches: one notch is for the included Magnus Hammer, and the other for the larger Magnus Hammer from the Leader-class [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)#Toys|Ultra Magnus]] toy if you'd rather he wield that one.

: In vehicle mode, the Wingblade armor parts and Magnus Hammer reassemble to become... well, more or less just a jetpack for a truck, resting on his legs/trailer-hitch section. Thankfully, the rockets on the ends of the wings are on mushroom-peg swivels so they won't be pointed backwards in vehicle mode. However, attaching this assembly to Prime requires removing the water cannon and axe from their normal vehicle-mode storage spots and just kind of setting them aside.

[[File:AnimatedVoyWingbladeOP.jpg|thumb|upright=1|left|Hi, this didn't happen. ''(canceled Hasbro version pictured)'']]

: While Optimus is mostly clear plastic, the Wingblade armor is opaque and coated in metallic paint, which means it blends in perfectly with Takara's original release of the Voyager Optimus mold.

: The Wingblade jetpack and Magnus Hammer are also compatible with the Deluxe Class Optimus toy in both modes. This is because this was how Hasbro was originally set to release the toy: packaging the Wingblade armor and accessories with an "undirtied" redeco of the Deluxe ''The Battle Begins'' two-pack Optimus mold, rather than the Voyager mold as Takara released it. However, this toy was ultimately canceled (along with Hasbro's version of Wingblade Optimus's TakaraTomy wave-mate [[Bumblebee (Animated)/toys#Voyager Class|Jetpack Bumblebee]] and quite a few redecoes that ultimately never saw the light of day in either market), with the Wingblade-pack tooling never seeing release by Hasbro in any capacity. Reportedly, the Wingblade armor is somewhat loose when attached to the Deluxe mold; it's uncertain if the original Hasbro plan called for some light [[retool]]ing of the core Optimus to accommodate.

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[[File:AniVoyEGOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Our worlds are in danger!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version''' (Voyager, 2011)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ion Axe"/backpack, water cannon

: A dark red, black and gold redeco of the standard Voyager Optimus Prime, "Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version" shares its color scheme with the EZ Collection Volume 4 Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version figure, and they both bear more than a passing resemblance to [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LeaderGalaxyForce|"Galaxy Force Optimus Prime" toy]].

: This toy was a mail-order exclusive from Japan's [[Hero-X|Million Publishing]], requiring a coupon from their ''[[Transformers Animated Encyclopedia]]'' guidebook to purchase.

:The original promotional silhouette for this figure depicted it with the armor from the Wingblade Optimus Prime toy, which it did not end up having.
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====Supreme class====
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[[File:TFAnimated RolloutCommand OptimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Be sociable, have a [[Pepsi Convoy|Pepsi]]! ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TFA-TA-41-Optimus-Prime-Light-and-Sound.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Roll Out Command Optimus Prime''' (Supreme, 2008 / 2010)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Optimus Prime'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[October 2]], 2010
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TA-41'''
:*''Accessories'': "Ultra-Axe"
{{toydesigner|[[Jared Wade]] (Hasbro)}}

: This supreme-sized Prime figure is sculpted around one major gimmick: pressing the switch while rolling the toy forward in vehicle mode causes the cab to spin around, slowly unfolding into the robot mode torso. The legs are subsequently transformed manually, completing the robot mode. Pressing the Autobot [[insignia]] between Prime's windows and the lights on his roof both activate assorted electronic effects, including red LEDs in his lightbar, yellow LEDs in his headlights and eyes, and sound effects including engine revving noises, a siren, and four speech clips featuring the voice of [[David Kaye]]. In robot mode, Prime's (non-retractable) [[mouthplate]] jiggles up and down in time with his speech.

: Prime is armed with a particularly cartoon-accurate axe, which can be held in either hand, but which specifically interacts with his right one. Placing the axe in his fist and pressing the button on the back of his hand triggers the axe's pop-out translucent blades and rocket jet. Pushing down on the tab built into the back of his right shoulder extends the arm out fully, and releasing it lets Prime swing his axe down, accompanied by an electronic slashing noise. The left arm has a similar effect, except pushing the tab thrusts his arm forward in a punch, with accompanying sound effect.

: While Prime's legs have a high range of articulation like most ''Animated'' toys, his torso is heavily beholden to its gimmicks and features no effective articulation whatsoever; the only manipulable part of his body above his waist that isn't part of a gimmick is his right elbow.

: Many (all?) copies of this figure have the moving mouthplate default to the "down" position when not moving, rather than "up" or "at rest" as the box photography would indicate. This leads to the unfortunate impression that Optimus is either always mid-sentence... or a slack-jawed yokel.

: This toy came in two different styles of packaging: a default-style square box, or in a cylindrical package.

: This toy was released in the ninth wave of TakaraTomy's [[Transformers Animated (toyline)#TakaraTomy Animated toyline|''Animated'' toyline]]. Like virtually all of the "normal" Takara ''Animated'' toys, he features metallic red paint, but only the red plastic was given this treatment (coating nearly the whole dang thing like his prior Takara toys would likely cost quite a few extra yen). Naturally, the David Kaye voice would be meaningless to Japanese buyers, so his quotes were replaced by Japanese Optimus voice actor [[Hiroki Takahashi]].

: This mold was used to make the first prize of the [[Hasbro UK exclusive limited Edition Handmade Samples]].

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/RollOutCommandOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Roll Out Command Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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====Activators====
[[File:TFA-Activators-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Domo-arigato, mister roboto!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Activators, 2008)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: Part of the second wave of [[Activators]], this toy is a smaller-scale (roughly Scout-sized) Optimus Prime with a push-button, spring-loaded [[autotransformation]] from vehicle to robot mode, although you have to turn him back into vehicle mode by hand. Unfortunately, Activators Optimus Prime has no axe accessory. Aww...But his hands were not designed to hold something, so why even bother?

: When it comes to transformation, you can push the button or tug the lightbar to transform him into robot mode. In vehicle mode, the lightbar can be further pushed forward (with the sculpted thin panels underneath the light-bar heading front to his truck roof's panel, holding them in place) to make the truck mode's side doors/robot shoulders shrink securely in vehicle mode. Although not seen in the prototype/stock photos in the instructions, Optimus' light bar can be folded to the back for a show-accurate robot mode. The prototype stock photos show the cab piece being pushed down further, but this cannot be done on the final. Depending on the individual copy, the panel that secures the connection can occasionally pop back to its proper position.

: Coincidentally, this Optimus is roughly properly-scaled with the Legends Class [[Bumblebee (Animated)/toys#Legends Class|Bumblebee]] and [[Prowl (Animated)#Legends Class|Prowl]] toys.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/ActOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Activators Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Animated-toy ArmorUpOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|As close to the fourth season as we're ever going to get.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Armor Up Optimus Prime''' (Activators, 2009 / 2010)}}</ul>

: Part of the seventh and final wave of Activators, this redeco'd Optimus features a deco that ''vaguely'' homages [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#The Battlestars manga and story pages|Star Convoy]]. Most of his silver paint is replaced with blue-ish gunmetal, his silver unpaintable parts are now blue, and he features a different deco pattern on his head (which coats his entire head), stomach/front truck grill, and lightbar.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/ActArmorUpOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Activators Armor Up Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Animated Super Collection Vol. 1''' (Multi-pack, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[October 2]], 2010

: Released in the ninth wave of TakaraTomy's [[Transformers Animated (toyline)#TakaraTomy Animated toyline|''Animated'' toyline]], the "Animated Super Collection Vol. 1" giftset release of Activators Optimus is basically unchanged from the original Hasbro release.

: This set also included an unchanged [[Megatron (Animated)#Activators|Megaton]], and ''verrrry'' slight redecos of Activators [[Lockdown (Animated)#Activators|Lockdown]] and [[Ratchet (Animated)#Activators|Ratchet]].

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Clear Version Optimus Prime''' (Activators, 2011)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[April 26]], 2011

: This translucent-plastic version of Activators Optimus was only available packed in with the manga ''[[Transformers Animated: The Cool|The Cool]] - Special Edition'', published by [[Kadokawa]].
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====Bumper Battlers====
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[[File:BumperBattlers OptimusPrime toy.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Bumper Battlers, 2008)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Vickie Stratford]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the first wave of Hasbro's ''Animated'' [[Bumper Battlers]], Optimus Prime is a simple one-step Transformer aimed at younger kids. He transforms by pushing the front bumper of his truck mode, which flips up a robot torso and upper thighs. Yup, that's right—if you smash him into a wall or other toys he will transform. Good luck finding a loose, mint version of this toy when you're on your nostalgia trip!

: In robot mode he actually has some limited articulation in his wrists, and his neck. Plus he's holding an adorable little axe in one hand.

: The toy has a sound chip that can be activated in either mode. It has two massive strings of phrases, battle sounds and voice effects from [[David Kaye]], activated by either pressing his Autobot insignia or pressing his bumper (which also transforms him). Some phrases are recombined for more variation.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/BBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Bumper Battler Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Ani-toy BumperBattlers NightwatchPrime.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|Able to enter the Gloom at will.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (Bumper Battlers, 2008)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Vickie Stratford]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released in the third wave of Bumper Battlers, this redeco of the original Bumper Battlers Optimus toy is in dark purple and black, with [[Neon|lime green]] windows and accents.

: The sound effects are new, and seemingly utilize an actor who is not David Kaye.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/BBNightwatchOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Bumper Battler Nightwatch Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:TF-Universe-(2008)-Legends-Animated-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2008)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released in the third wave of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'' series]] single-carded [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends-class]] toys, this version of Optimus is a minor [[redeco]] of the [[#Toys|Legends-class Optimus Prime]] from the ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' [[Lockdown (Animated)#Stealth|Stealth Lockdown]] multi-pack; this release is cast in duller, darker blue plastic than the original's brighter, more vibrant blue.

: Sadly, neither iteration of this mold has an Autobot insignia, which would make it a ''lot'' easier to tell at a glance which version it is, since ''Animated'' used solid-silver or gold insignia rather than the traditional white-bordered color sigils ''Universe'' used.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Classic Legends''' (Multi-pack, 2008)}}</ul>

: ''Universe'' Optimus was also available as part of a three-pack with the ''Universe'' releases of Legends [[Prowl (Animated)#Universe (2008)|Prowl]] and [[Bumblebee (Animated)/toys#Universe (2008)|Bumblebee]]. This set had the three regular-release toys, still on their normal cards, bound together in a larger cardboard sleeve.

: It is currently unknown if this set was a normal-retail release or a store exclusive.
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===''Mini EZ Collection''===
[[File:TFA-Mini-EZ-Colle-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Mini EZ Collection, <s>2010</s>)}}</ul>

: Intended to be released as part of TakaraTomy's new ''Mini EZ Collection'' line, this Optimus Prime is an all new, 2-inch mold that converts from robot into a somewhat unconvincing truck.

: The figures were set for a November 2010 release, but ended up being quietly canceled for unknown reasons.

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===McDonald's Kids Meal Toys===
[[File:McDonaldsAnimatedOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1|thumb|A trait of all good leaders is impeccable body posture.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toy, 2008)}}</ul>
:*''McNumber'': '''1'''

: Part of the first ''Transformers Animated'' [[McDonald's]] Happy Meal promotion in the US and Europe, this is a chunky, somewhat-softer-plastic version of Optimus with a more simplified transformation sequence. Rather unusual amongst the ''Animated'' McDonald's toys, which typically have one show-accurate mode and one non-show-accurate mode, Optimus manages to pull off both modes with reasonable accuracy.

: The European release of the toy features additional/more elaborate paint applications on the torso/truck front, thighs and feet.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/McOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on McDonald's Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TFA McD Optimus Jumpstarter.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toys, 2008)}}</ul>

: This version of Optimus is a ''very'' simplistic version, transforming from a non-articulated robot mode into a "folded" robot with three wheels. Show-accuracy is ''right'' out. The toy has a [[Jumpstarter]]-style gimmick, featuring a pull-back motor in 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.

: Like the rest of his assortment, this Optimus Prime was only available at McDonald's restaurants in Brazil, Mexico and Venezuela.
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===''Welcome to Transformers 2010''===
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[[File:Takara animated crystal optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sons of Cybertron: Optimus Prime and Rodimus''' (Multi-pack, [[2010]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[July 24]], 2010
:*''Accessories'': "Ion-Axe"

: "Sons of Cybertron" ''Animated'' Optimus Prime is a mostly-translucent-plastic redeco of the [[#DVDpack|Deluxe Class Earth-mode toy]]. While the paint operations are mostly identical to the "The Battle Begins" figure sans the battle damage, the paint apps on the axe and feet are omitted, while additional light blue paint is added on the eyes, for the first time in the history of the mold. A bordered Autobot insignia is also tampographed on the left forearm as well.

: It was only available in a two-pack with a similarly-deco'd [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Rodimus]]. In addition to being part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' campaign, the set was also sold as an [[exclusive]] at Shanghai Con.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Cybertron/SOCOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Sons of Cybertron Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Diablock''===
[[File:Diablock_TFA_Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|President of the "Unconvincing Truck Mode Club"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Diablock set, 2011)}}</ul>

: Part of Takara's ''[[Diablock]]'' [[LEGO|Lego]]-like building block line, Optimus Prime is a buildable figure. As with the other ''Transformers''-themed ''Diablock'' sets, disassembly isn't necessary to transform him from robot to vehicle mode. However, it's pretty obvious which mode got the design priority.

: Interestingly, the back of the box suggests [[Optimus Primal (BW)|a mechanical gorilla that transforms into a car]] as an alternative build.<ref>http://www.diablock.co.jp/optimusprime2.pdf</ref>
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Voyager-Animated-Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Have you guys seen [[Megatron (BW)|Joe]]? I would like to ''axe'' him a question.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Animated Universe Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Axe, lightbar
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>Originally credited as [[Shuhei Umezu]] per the [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2023|Pulse Con 2023]] livestream and the initial version of [[Mark Maher]]'s Instagram post, but later corrected in a [[:File:MarkMaher-correction-screenshot.jpg|follow-up Instagram story post by Mark Maher]], with his initial Instagram post updated to reflect the correct [[TakaraTomy]] designer credit.</ref>

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy#United|Legacy: United]]'' Voyager Class toys, Optimus Prime is a ''Generations''-styled version of the character, transforming from a robot into the same ol' fire truck front half. An additional set of wheels are hidden inside the front bumper to help with the stability of the vehicle mode, as the cab is sculpted far ahead from the actual wheel axles. In a surprising case of attention to detail, the inside of Optimus' cab has full-featured sculpted interior details, with a static steering wheel and stereo in the chest, seats on the backs of the shoulders, and even sun shades in the roof! Naturally, he omits the auto-transformation gimmick for sweet, sweet robot-mode articulation. He also omits the "battle mask" gimmick, going for a permanent maskless look.

: The transformation scheme for his torso is nearly identical to that of the earth-mode deluxe toy from the ''Battle Begins'' two pack.

: Optimus comes with his signature axe (with extendable handle!), which can be mounted onto the truck hitch for storage. The "thruster" on the back of the axe-head is [[Fire Blast effect]]-compatible, allowing one to re-create the rocket effect from the cartoon. The very bottom tip of the axe-handle is also Fire-Blast-effect-compatible.

: In some cases, the peg behind the abs has been haphazardly snipped from the [[sprue]], which can make it nearly impossible to use the swivel joint required for transformation. Fortunately, this can be rectified by disconnecting the peg (which will likely happen on its own if you try to rotate it) and sanding it down.

::''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CxrJjHDMr_f/ Designer commentary on ''Legacy'' Optimus Prime from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
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==Merchandise==
[[File:Ani-toy OptimusBattleBlaster.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|This is the only toy available for Prime's [[trailer]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Blaster''' (2008)

: This toy is a simple fire truck which transforms into a thing with a nominal resemblance to a hand holding a gun and can be fitted around one's hand. It has recorded sounds activated by pressing the Autobot logo on the truck, or by pulling the trigger in gun mode. It features sounds voiced by David Kaye, varying engine sounds and the transformation sound effect.

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[[File:Shift tech handheld.jpg|thumb|250px]]
*'''Shift Tech Optimus Prime handheld game''' (2008)

: A simple handheld game system featuring Optimus as a playable character. It featured 15 differnet games, though most are just different riffs on the same beat-em up or racing gameplay. Some games allow Optimus to battle in either robot or vehicle mode, with a player changing modes in games by pulling out the Conversion Handles. This also changed the console as well, making it wider and poping up a pair of prongs on the top that bare a slight resemblance to Optimus' head antennas. Different games could be selected from a map of [[Detroit]], featureing locations such as the Autobots' base and [[Sumdac Tower]] allowing players to take them on in any order. The games included were:

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*Capture [[Angry Archer]] - A side scrolling driving game where Optimus transforms into robot mode to capture Angry Archer and other criminals.
*Rogue Robot Showdown - Optimus battles an [[Home Is Where the Spark Is|out of control assembly line]] to save [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] and earn a new weapon to face [[Meltdown (Animated)|Meltdown]].
*Boss Battle vs. Meltdown - In this 1-on-1 battle, Optimus takes on the acidic Meltdown using his firefighting abilities.
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] Space Blast - Bublebee challenges Optimus to a videogame contest (how meta) in this {{w|Asteroids (video game)|''Asteroids''}} style game.
*Five Alarm Emergency - Rescue people from a burning building ot earn an upgrade to Optimus' Ion Axe.
*Boss Battle vs. [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]] - Chase down Lockdown in vehicle mode to recover Optimus' Ion Axe.
*Robot Assembly Line - Help [[Isaac Sumdac (Animated)|Professor Sumdac]] - Assemble robots by matching the correct heads and bodies.
*Target Practice With [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] - Hurl your Ion Axe at the target set up by Prowl.
*Boss Battle vs. [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia ]] - Avoid webs and rogue robots while Scaling the side of a building to capture Blackarachnia.
*[[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]] Grapple - Switch between robot and vehicle mode to corral the rampaging Grimlock.
*Cave Breakout - Prowl, Bumblebee, and [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari]] are trapped in a cave in. Smash the rocks to free them in this {{w|Breakout (video game)|''Breakout''}} style game.
*Boss Battle vs. [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] - Optimus fights to ground Starscream in a 1-on-1 battle
*Final Boss Battle vs. [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] 1 - While hooked onto Megatron with his grapple, help Optimus avoid obsticals as they fly through the city.
*Final Boss Battle vs. Megatron 2 - Optimus battles through a Megatron controlled [[Sumdac Systems|Sumdac factory]], fighting waves waves of evil robots.
*Final Boss Battle vs. Megatron 3 - In the final 1-on-1 battle, Optimus faces Megatron trying to stop him for good.
}}

Also included was the [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Teletraan-1]] Database. Acting as a 16th game, players could match enemies and allies to their vehicle modes and signature weapons while under a time limit. Once matched the unlocked data would be browsable later.

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[[File:TFA-Board-Game-Optimus-Prime-figurine.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Animated Game Collection''' (2008)

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

: Optimus Prime is also sold with Bumblebee, Bulkhead, and Prowl minifigures, and of course: 3 board games (''Transformers Animated Game, Checkers,'' and ''Tic Tac Toe''), and a 100-piece puzzle.
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===Transformers Cards===
* '''Optimus Prime''' (2010?)
** ''Card number'': '''A-001'''
: Part of the ''[[Transformers Cards]]'' series used in the ''[[Transformers Animated: The Chase]]'' and ''[[Transformers Animated: The Shooting]]'' arcade card-reading games by [[Sega]].

:* ''Promotion number'': '''P-001''', '''P-022''', '''P-023'''
: Also part of the Transformers Cards series in the Sega arcade games, except the art is mostly character art in motion. P-001 has the most variations of Optimus from various venues, '''P-001c''' drawn by [[manga]] artist [[Naoto Tsushima]] as part of promoting ''[[Transformers Animated: The Cool|The Cool]]'' manga.

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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Animated Megatron and Wingblade OP.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Megatron Set''' ([[March 19]], [[2024]])
**''ID number:'' '''77 & 78'''

:Released as part of the eleventh wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Optimus Prime in his [[#Wingblade|Wingblade]] form and [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#77|Translation of ''Animated'' Optimus Prime's Transformers Character Card]]''

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==Notes==
[[File:AllSparkAlmanacII-PowermasterPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Losing this was a crime! A Prime crime! (A ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]'' crime?)]]
*Optimus Prime's bio on his Happy Meal toy at McDonald's says he is a '''FIRE TRUCK CAB'''.
*To date, none of Optimus's toys come with his trademark "grappler launcher" weapons.
*''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II]]'' features a double-page spread about what would have come to pass if the ''Animated'' toyline had continued. Optimus Prime was going to get an upgrade to "Powermaster Optimus Prime," wherein he combined with his trailer to be of equal power and stature to Megatron. Completing the homage to the original [[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, he'd also come with a [[Mini-Con]] which would plug into him. But this didn't happen because God hates us.
* Initial proposals for [[BotCon 2011]] included redecoes of [[#Wingblade|Wingblade Optimus Prime]] into [[Toxitron (Animated)|Toxitron]] and [[#Deluxe Class|Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime]] into [[Kup (Animated)|Kup]].<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Animated Autobots]]
[[Category:Legacy Autobots]]
[[Category:McDonald's exclusives]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]

Toxitron (Universe)

2024-09-03T15:54:32Z

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{{disambig3|Toxitron}}
:''Toxitron is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]] (via the 2003 [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]] series).''

[[Image:ToxicTransformer.jpg|thumb|275px|right|''Let me tell you a story about a 'bot with a strange complexion He killed a lot of 'bots and made a love connection By day, he had a girl who baked him Energon breads By night, he roamed the streets and ripped off robot's heads This is the legend He’s the legend The legend of the Toxic Transformer'']]

Long ago, the [[Decepticon]]s attempted to turn a helpless test subject into the ultimate warrior. What they ''got'', however, was '''Toxitron''', a monstrous abomination of science who wears the face of the heroic [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. A twisted, mangled mockery of the Autobot leader, Toxitron would be more than a match for even the strongest Autobot... and that's ''without'' factoring in the noxious cocktail of corrosive slime that oozes from every seam in his armor. A walking vat of toxic sludge, this unusual mutation grants him tremendous strength, immense durability, the ability to heal away even the most grievous damage—and the power to fatally melt any Autobot who strays too close. The indiscriminate danger he poses to allies and enemies alike means that even the Decepticons are wary of authorizing his deployment on the battlefield, where he becomes a roaring, bellowing tornado of blightful chemical destruction.

Toxitron is all too aware that he is a failed experiment. He stumbles and bumbles his way through life, speaking only to offer violent threats or grim proclamations of doom and gloom, and is happiest in deadly wastelands like the [[Rust Sea]] or the [[Toxic Sludge Swamps]]. However, this bizarre, almost morbidly comical facade conceals a deep well of primal, volcanic anger. Used, abused, and cast aside by his creators, Toxitron has vowed messy, indiscriminate revenge on the "perfect" 'bots who've never suffered the way he has.

In those realities where Toxitron throws his lot in with the [[Wreckers]], he forms the torso of [[Wreckage (G1)|Wreckage]]. In this state, a system of internal [[force field]]s prevent him from accidentally melting his fellow [[combiner]] components.

{{bigquote|Monsters have no rights; they can be locked away when not needed. Spat on. Mocked. Taunted... But... But... Monsters have no rules either. They simply destroy... And they learn to ENJOY it!!!|Toxitron|"[[Foundation and Wreckage Part 1: Deadly Aim|Deadly Aim]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Kre-O'' online comic===
[[File:Toxitron_Kre-O_Character_Image.jpg|upright=0.4|thumb|left|"Goodbye, everyone!"]]
Toxitron was shocked when [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] used blocks from the [[Red Bucket]] to build a giant Mega-Jazz robot and thus fled with the other Decepticons. {{storylink|Treasure Competition! Defeat with Block Power!}}

===Shell Game===
In [[Viron 704.31 Epsilon]], [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]] arrived from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after the death of [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] and declared for leadership of the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]/[[Decepticon]] forces. [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]] challenged him, and Megazarak seemed to back down, only to poison his rival with [[Tox-En]]. Megazarak then recycled Scourge's chassis to make Toxitron, who served Megazarak loyally if incompetently. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 30 July 2015}}

===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
[[Image:Toxic Transformer Toxie VS Jetfire.jpg|thumb|200px|Right in the robonads!]]
[[Loudpedal]] and [[Oil Slick (G1)|Oil Slick]] were ''trying'' to create a combiner when instead they made a subject that constantly produced noxious, toxic acid and could heal most wounds. Like the bastards they were, they implanted a [[stasis implant]] that would leave "Toxitron" paralysed and stewing in hate when they didn't want him used; this meant that when he was let off the leash, he would be many times more ''vicious''. The icing on the cake was giving him Optimus Prime's face.

His first known attack was on the remnants of an Autobot force led by [[Spin-Out (G1)|Spin-Out]], where Toxitron was 'taken prisoner' and then wiped out the soldiers. His second was attacking a factory making the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' engines, where he used the transponder from Spin-Out's rotting head to sneak in and went on to throw down with [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. In each place he was used, he would especially loathe any Autobot whose armor was "too shiny". {{storylink|The Toxic Transformer}} At some point during all this, Shockwave or one of his subordinates used Toxitron to "grow" a Matrix shell, which later became part of [[Thunder Mayhem]]. {{storylink|Foundation and Wreckage Part 1: Deadly Aim|Deadly Aim}}

[[Image:Toxic Transformer The Wreckers.jpg|thumb|left|350px]]
The mad scientists got complacent and when the primary stasis implant melted, they assumed Toxitron was too conditioned to have realized it. Instead, the mutant was just waiting until a resupply ship arrived at the lab and then he broke free, butchered his tormentors in a very nasty way, and almost reached the ship to escape before the secondary implant kicked in. After that, the lab was abandoned. Toxitron stood immobile and alone until, after [[Thunder Mayhem]] had destroyed Cybertron, the [[Wreckers]] came to recruit him for a revenge mission. He'd been tortured into being a monster and now [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]], who openly said he didn't care what Toxie had done as long as he helped fight, was offering him a chance to belong but only to a group of monsters. Toxitron found that bloody funny and agreed to join. {{storylink|The Toxic Transformer}} Unbeknownst to them, Toxitron was also swayed by the idea of being part of a team, though he wasn't about to let them know that.

After the team recruited two new members, [[Alpha Bravo]] and [[Offroad (CW)|Offroad]], Toxitron was recruited by Fractyl as a guinea-pig, hoping his resemblance to Optimus Prime would assist the scientist in an experimental mix of greenergon and a sample of Toxitron's fluids. Toxitron's animated ranting about Thunder Mayhem, and the cruelties of life, caused an accident in the lab.

Later on, after being knocked out with some assistance from Offroad, Toxitron had a special orb installed in him that would allow him to combine with others, along with an other ''special'' device of Impactor's. Afterward, the Wrecker took the motley crew on a daytrip to a Mechcannibal hive. Toxitron, for his part, was overjoyed to see such hideous creatures... at least until they took an interest in the "spicy" mechanoid, proving immune to his deteriorating touch. Before he could be devoured, the team formed the mighty Wreckage for the first time. However, the mesh of psyches proved uncontrollable, and the creation was soon split apart.

After recovering, Toxitron stumbled upon Alpha Bravo, the Autobot having fatally wounded Offroad in an attempt to prevent Wreckage ever forming again. Angered at this, though also impressed by the consequences of the Autobot's actions, Toxitron promptly ran Alpha Bravo through with his sword. In the aftermath, Impactor indicated he'd devised a means of dealing with their combined form if the situation went too far. Outraged at being lied to ''again'', Toxitron went on a rampage through the ship. {{storylink|Foundation and Wreckage Part 1: Deadly Aim|Deadly Aim}}

[[File:LivelyPursuit Wreckers.jpg|thumb|300px]]

The Wreckers followed a signal back to Cybertron, where they met the Autobot gunner known as [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]. The chatterbox impressed Toxitron, both with his kill record and his penchant not to brag about it, especially after Thunder Mayhem. Bluestreak had met alien terraformers known as the [[Teklaan]]s who offered to restore Cybertron, but betrayed him and placed him in captivity along with the Wreckers. They learned the rejuvenation effect was something of a slow invasion, designed to destroy the planet again within a generation, allowing the Teklaans to claim it according to their programming.

When the Wreckers broke out, Toxitron, Fractyl, and Counterpunch made their way to the planetary rejuvenation emitter in the Teklaan ship. They came up with an idea to absorb and contain the rejuvenation radiation within the crystalline lattice of Toxitron's Greenergon matrix, but it seemed like the energy would be more than Toxitron could handle. Impactor and Bluestreak arrived, having modified themselves for Combination, and it was decided Wreckage might be able to absorb more power than Toxitron alone. The Wreckers combiner was reformed and successfully stopped the terraforming process and destroyed the Teklaan ship. Wreckage also pointedly located and removed Impactor's failsafe device from within the portion of him that was Toxitron. {{storylink|Lively Pursuit}}

Toxitron and the Wreckers received a signal tracking Thunder Mayhem to the planet [[Earth]]. Toxitron used his sludge to ruin the pretty features of the Minion of Unicron known as [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] (Thunder Mayhem's partner), unaware the dimensional hopper may have actually preferred his old, unstable physical condition. {{storylink|Pandora's Gift}} There they teamed up with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], and the humans and [[Mega Pretender]]s of another reality to battle Thunder Mayhem. The human [[Lisa|Elizabeth]] used her power to channel Wreckage's energies and shatter the [[Matrix of Malice]], forcing the evil combiner apart. Toxitron and the Wreckers took the Mayhem Attack Squad into custody following that exchange. {{storylink|Finale (OMAM)|Finale}}

===''Legacy'' marketing material===
Toxitron and his radioactive warriors rose from the [[Toxic Sludge Swamps]] to unleash mayhem on Cybertron. {{storylink|Toxitron (Universe)#Legacy: Evolution|Toxitron marketing material}}<ref>{{citesocial|quote=A collection of Transformers robots has risen out of the Toxic Sludge Swamps of Cybertron! Toxitron is unleashing radioactive mayhem with a team of toxic warriors|link=https://uk.hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-legacy-evolution-g2-universe-toxitron|name=Toxitron's product description|site=Hasbro Pulse|year=2023|month=03|day=16}}</ref>
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==Toys==
===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[Image:Toxitron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Melvin was a 98lb. weakling until nuclear waste transformed him into...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Toxitron''' (Super Class, <s>200?</s>)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Presumably sword, gun, 5 discs, 10 small missiles, 2 large rockets

:[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''Universe'']] Toxitron was to have been a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]] toy, with "pea soup" green, silver, and purple as colors. Toxitron was presumably canceled due to the ''Universe'' line's flagging sales and relocation of many of its larger-priced items from normal retail to store [[exclusive]]s.

:Toxitron was first shown (without photography) at [[BotCon 2005]]'s "TF Rarities" panel by [[Rik Alvarez]], with people describing it as "amazingly ugly" and "f***ing awesome". Later, it was on display (photography allowed) at the "Things you've never seen before (and will never get)" booth at the [[Hasbro]] tour at [[BotCon 2007]].

:Fun Publications discussed reviving this toy as a [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] exclusive. This was shot down by Hasbro due to the size of the toolset.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=BotCon 2009 - Fun Pub staff discusses releasing the Universe Toxitron through the TCC. Hasbro rejects because the tool set is too big|link=https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/1635821776100884481|name=Jesse Wittenrich|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=3|day=14}}</ref>

::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1869/Universe/Toxitron.html Toxitron gallery at Transformertoys.co.uk]''
{{G2LaserOptimusPrimeMold}}
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:TFSS-5.0-Toxitron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''I woke to turn [[Shockwave (G1)|this man]] to cinder'' ''Circuits afire as I remember'' ''Again I hear a promise spoken'' ''My rage repairs what once was broken'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Wrecker Toxitron''' (TFSS 5.0, 2017)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Distortion Rifle, [[Agonizer Blade|Agonizer Sword]]

:Part of the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service#Series 5.0 (2016)|Figure Subscription Service 5.0]], ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' "Wrecker Toxitron" is a [[redeco]] of ''Combiner Wars'' Voyager Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Combiner Wars|Motormaster]] with the mold's previously unused alternate head. Meanwhile, the larger head for Combiner mode was spliced from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|Optimus Prime]] tooling. Like all ''Combiner Wars''-style Voyager Class figures, Toxitron can combine any compatible Deluxe Class figures, although he is intended to form the torso of [[Wreckage (G1)#Toys|Wreckage]]. His two accessories can combine into a larger sword for his combined mode.

:Toxitron uses the revised version of the hip joints. Despite the ratchet fix however, the other design failures of the original mold related to combining still remain. As an unadvertised feature, [[Blackjack (G1)#Combiner Wars|Blackjack]] (and any of his redecoes) can plug onto the pegs of Toxitron's gestalt chest, though the tension is weak.

:He was released along with [[Punch (G1)#Combiner Wars|Wrecker Counterpunch]] and [[Starscream (SG)#Combiner Wars|Shattered Glass Starscream]].

:[[Fun Publications]] scrapped tentative plans to do a ''Combiner Wars'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] toy because e-HOBBY did the similar [[Grand Scourge#Toys|''Unite Warriors'' Grand Scourge]]. Thus their use of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Motormaster (G1)#Combiner Wars|Motormaster]]'s pretooled alternate head went to Toxitron instead.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513041040/https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/127659-future-of-unite-warriors-from-figure-king/page-2#entry3212769|quote=And Pete said at BotCon since there was Grand Scourge that Fun Pub scrapped their plans for Nemesis Prime from the same tooling. So they went with Toxitron instead.|name=Randy Para|site=The Allspark|year=2016|month=04|day=22}}</ref> An alternative proposal for Toxitron would have been to retain the Menasor-style large head for a Combiner named "Toxo-Zombie", a trademark recycled from ''G.I. Joe''.
{{CWOptimusPrimeMold}}
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Toxitron-Collection-Toxitron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Oil and grime, poison sludge'' ''Diesel clouds and noxious muck'' ''Slime beneath me, slime up above'' ''Ooh, you'll love my (ah-ah-ah) toxic love'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d2|'''G2 Universe Toxitron''' (Leader Class, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Energon axe, Energon sword, Matrix, blaster, trailer/battle station

: The headliner of the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: Evolution]]'' ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Walmart_2|Toxitron Collection]]'', "G2 Universe Toxitron" is a [[redeco]] of ''Legacy'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Legacy|Laser Optimus Prime]], transforming into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX tanker truck in Toxitron's acid green and purple color scheme. In robot mode, he has a flip-up chest panel that reveals a removable clear-orange Matrix with a [[5 mm post]] hole on its back, plus his gigantic (sadly nigh-immobile) shoulder pylons have flip-up panels to reveal (non-firing) multi-missile launchers. His sword and axe accessories can combine into one gigantic weapon, and you can even slot the Matrix onto it to boot thanks to the 5 mm-long connector tab on the axe. The axe can also fold up to serve as a trailer-hitch cover in truck mode

: His tanker trailer can convert into a battle station, complete with an adjustable front claw, and a twin-barreled turret which can be unpegged and used elsewhere. The base mode has a whopping eight 5 mm holes on its side panels and two on the tanker end that houses the claw, plus the spot where the twin gun normally goes, meaning you can load it up with guns.

: He sports a ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)| Generation 2]]''-style Decepticon symbol, to fit in with everyone else in the assortment, as they are all styled on unreleased ''Generation 2'' toys... despite Toxitron not being from ''Generation 2''. Oh well, we'll allow it as it makes the overall theming pretty awesome.

:As the sword accessory is designed for this mold's open hands, it cannot be wielded by other figures with 5mm hands due to the protruding tab on the handle.

: The ''Toxitron Collection'' was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the US, with [[Hasbro Pulse]] receiving limited quantities of the figure. Toxitron was one of only three toys in the series to go up for pre-order on [[March 16]], 2023, all three shipped in mid-July. The rest of the assortment was put up for pre-order on Pulse on [[July 22]], just as the toys started to eke out to brick-and-mortar Walmart stores; as of this writing, Walmart has yet to put the rest of the series up for online order.

: This mold was also used to make fellow Walmart exclusive ''Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection '' [[Scourge (RID)#Legacy|Robots in Disguise 2000 Universe Scourge]].
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==Notes==
*''Kre-O'' Toxitron is made from existing Kre-O parts, like all non-toy robot Kreons in the online Kre-O comics. In this case, he uses the [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] helmet with many additional details. His design contains a nod towards the [[Toxitron (Animated)|''Animated'' version]] of the character, especially in the green detailing and the toxic sludge leaking from the mouth.
*The Facebook edition of Ask Vector Prime implicitly gives Toxitron the same characterization as his [[Toxitron (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]]—that of [[DC Comics]]' {{w|Bizarro}}.

==References==
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Zoom Out 25X

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{{disambig2|the movie Decepticon|the ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' Decepticon|Zoom Out}}
:''Zoom Out 25X is a [[Decepticon]] [[Real Gear Robot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|Transformers]] portion of the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Mov-toy RGR ZoomOut25X.jpg|upright=2|thumb|America's Creepiest Home Videos]]
'''Zoom Out 25X''' is just waiting for you to mess up. One of many small robots who was once a normal machine brought to life by the power of the [[AllSpark]], he sits inconspicuously in camera mode, lens trained on his target, recording. Recording. Waiting. And once he's seen something that could even remotely be construed as incriminating, he edits the footage to make it look even worse for his victim.

And all because he thinks it's funny.

{{bigquote|Watch. Wait. Annihilate.|Zoom Out 25X's packaging tagline}}

==Fiction==
===Toy bios===
[[Power Up VT6]] and Zoom Out have teamed up to form the self-designated "Brain Scrambler Team" and screw with [[human]] children for kicks. Zoom Out manufactures embarrassing or incriminating videos for parents to find while Power Up scrambles the poor kid's brains so they can't defend themselves. This accomplishes nothing for the Decepticon cause really, but is good dickish fun for these two. {{storylink|#2pack|Brain Scrambler Team toy bio}}

==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Zoom Out 25X''' (Real Gear Robots, [[2007]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''MD-13'''
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Transformers]]'' [[Real Gear Robot]]s, Zoom Out 25X transforms into a (non-functional) digital camcorder. He is designed so you can look through his viewfinder and out the camera lens, but the images will be very small and blurry. Still, neat!

: His flip-out viewscreen, which becomes a winged backpack in robot mode, has different stickers between the Hasbro and Takara releases. In the Hasbro version, ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] is on-screen, while the Takara version has an early render of live-action [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] instead (back when his head design looked more xenomorph-y).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/ZoomOut25X/zoomout25x.htm More information on Zoom Out 25X at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://redalert.la.coocan.jp/toybox/tf/realgear/mdrl00/mbrl00.html Hasbro/Takara Real Gear sticker comparisons at "redalert" blog (Japanese-language)]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Brain Scrambler Team''' (Multi-pack, 2007)}}</ul>

: Zoom Out 25X was also available in a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] two-pack with [[Power Up VT6]]. Both toys are identical to their individual releases.

==Notes==
* The appearance of Override in the Hasbro Zoom Out 25X's image seems to point towards the common running theory that the Real Gear Robots' original release plan was as a late-series additions to the [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'' toyline]].
* Interestingly, from all the eight Real Gear Robot molds, Zoom Out 25X was the only one that never received a repaint.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Zoom Out 25X''' (ズームアウト25X ''Zūmu Auto Tsū Faibu Ekkusu'')
*''French:'' '''Zoom 25X''' (Canada)

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